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Round-the-world jet skiers rescued after pirate warning and storm crash. The particular story was published in London Evening Standard as well as on http://fox2e-mag.blogspot.com. “Three jet skiers were dramatically rescued by a military helicopter after warnings they could be attacked by pirates or terrorists. The men set off from London on August 1 on a round-the-world charity ride to Sydney and New Zealand but they were forced to abandon their voyage after the warnings. Then they capsized in a storm. Jumbo-jet pilot Jeremy Burfoot, world record jet skier Ivan Otulic and student Travis Donohue hoped to travel 20,000 miles using oceans and river systems on adapted machines. Mr Burfoot and 23-year-old Mr Donohue, both New Zealanders, and Mr Otulic, 29, from Craitia, planned to complete their journey, named The Ultimate Ride, in four months. The riders has been travelling about 400 miles a day at up to 60mph along river systems without armed protection. They set off from the Thames at Royal Victoria Dock for Southend, before travelling across the New Sea and into the Continental river systems. They were about to enter the Suez Canal when they warned that they would be in imminent danger if they continued. They were told no naval assistance would be available once they passed south of Egypt. Mr Burfoot, 51, a married father-of-three, said: �The risk of terrorist and pirate attacks in Yemen risen to an unacceptable level and we would be a prime target. We all have families and knew it would be unfair to put their futures at risk for an adventure even for such a good cause. The trio decided to turn back and made it to Turkey, but one of their jet skis began taking on water in the Aegean Sea. A high-powered bilge pump failed and they were forced to slow down in 13ft waves and capsized. They set off a warning beacon to alert their base in New Zealand, which contacted the Greek coastguard. and were rescued by a Greek air force helicopter after spending three hours in the water but were forced to abandon their machines, called Sea-Doos, each worth thousands of pounds. The men were raising money for various cancer charities, including Macmillan Cancer Support. Mr Burfoot has had skin cancer, and his father died from it.

Further to a last minute cancelled registration from one of our customer, it still one place for the runabout training session with François Medori at good price. If you are insterested, don’t hesitate to contact us : 00 33 6 08 78 88 84 or info@stevendauliach.com It is a last minute call, do not miss it.

An exhibition of up to 25 vintage PWC including original concept units, first runabouts, and golden age championship winning Skis is expected to be present in the inaugural display. It will be a show case for all pwc fans. The illustrated ski is a Kawasaki JS550 1991 specially prepared by PJS and belongs to 10 times Pro Ski IJSBA World Champion Jeff “The Jammer” Jacobs.

Kawasaki will keep Ultra LX in the line up of 2011. It features the well known aspirated four stroke engine that produces 160PS at 7.500rpm whilst the total weight of the Jet Ski reaches the outstanding number of 442kg (full loaded plus fuel). The comfy seat along with the sporty, well balanced hull result in an uncompromised solution.

According to the information that we have from a Kawasaki spokesman the new Jet Ski Ultra will be equipped with a new Supercharger, most probably different to the one (Roots type) that used until 2010 model. Back in 2006 when Kawasaki launched Ultra 250 the company presented two different Superchargers on the stand at the World Finals. The pictured one was never seen on any Ultra most probably until 2011 unit. Possibly Kawasaki had already tested other options and now is going to present the update version of the new Ultra that rumors said is going to be the most powerful production Jet Ski. The new compressor will provide substantial increase of the acceleration since top speed of the craft will be electronically controlled and hammered to 67mph, according to US Coast Guard regulations. Rumors talk about the possibility of Kawasaki using a new Roots type charger...

Garmin is a well known company established in the GPS devices. Garmin U.K. are working with Yamaha to install their award winning marine GPS equipment onboard the WaveRunner range of Personal Water Craft (PWC). One major benefit to this exciting partnership is the support and confidence it gives Dorset police who rely on PWC to operate in one the world’s largest natural harbors; Poole. The GPSMAP? 451s was first trialled by the police on a Yamaha WaveRunner VX Deluxe model and became an instant success enabling the police to patrol, flush out and rescue in shallow or restricted waters that only a PWC can operate in. Other noted qualities includes the GPSMAP 451s backlight facility giving the rider night time direction finding, this combined with modifications made to the PWC by Yamaha, who fitted navigation lights, meant that operations that had previously been restricted to daylight hours could now be run 24hrs; increasing the safety of the harbour at night. The additional transducer fitting provides users with a measurement of depth increasing the flexibility of the craft and safe operation in shallow waters. If successful the police may extend their use of the Garmin GPSMAP 451s to other emergency services with similar needs globally. We know already that other companies have introduced GPS tracking devices that enables the own to know at any time where his pwc, motorcycle or car is. Somehow we have to protect our crafts.

Its that time of year again...we're packing our bags (errr i mean boardshorts and pasties) and heading to Lake Havasu for the World Finals. If you re going to be in Havasu be SURE to make it over to Kokomos Friday (October 9th) for a Hell'va Party. We're rolling out the red carpet with drop dead gorgeous Go-Go Dancers, Drink Specials, Schwag Giveaways, Dustin Farthing and other Team Riders. Aside from the World Finals its going to be the best thing happening all weekend. Make sure you won’t miss it...