News
Gold Coast Ocean Race Cancelled
The QPWC regrets to announce we have been forced to make a decision to POSTPONE this weekends race in the interest on everyones safety. In association with K38 and the Coast Guard great consideration has been given not only to the safety of the Riders and Skis but also the Safety support boats. There is currently an enormous amount of debri and brown water with a large fast running swell. Aditionally there is a forcasted cross wind of 25 knots for Sunday morning. Consideration... Read More
AJSBA adopts 2012 Rule Book Changes
After the AJSBA 2012 Rules review period the AJSBA will adopt the IJSBA 2012 rules changes taking effect immediately for local events in Australia. http://www.ijsba.com/ijsba/index.cfm?s=ijsba&t=2012/misc/0001.htm Read More
Australia Day Newcastle Harbour 26.01.12 – Enduro Cancelled
Due to lack of entries the NSWPWC committee has cancelled participation in this Australia Day event. The NSWPWC will also be sending out a poll of questions soon and would appreciate everyones participation as it will determine the reminder of the season. This might be the sign of the times we are in but numbers are dropping and we want to know what are members want to do, what your thoughts are on racing and the club itself. Ryan Coyle m: 0411 399 146 e: ryan@nswpwc.org.au w:... Read More
New global personal watercraft resource website
JETSKI – The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has launched its new global personal watercraft resource website which is intended for PWC riders. Working in collaboration with personal watercraft manufacturers Kawasaki, Yamaha and BRP, ICOMIA’s ‘Ride the Wave Right’ website, which is available in English, French and German, provides advice for safe and responsible PWC riding, information on the history and evolution of ... Read More
Luke Day to tackle the longest non stop jet ski race in the world
17 year old Jet Pilot sponsored Pro PWC racer Luke Day from Australia will be pairing up with USA Pro rider Dave Hardenburger to tackle the longest non-stop jet ski race in the world on a heavily modified stand up Jetski. The event is known as the Mark Hahn Memorial 300 race held in honour of Mark Hahn who was a passionate supporter and racer within the PWC Endurance format. The race will be a 300 mile non-stop endurance race held on the waters of the Iconic Lake Havasu Arizona... Read More
Australia Day Newcastle Harbour Enduro
Next event for the NSW Personal Watercraft Club will be held on Thursday 26th January on Newcastle Harbour in conjunction with the Newcastle Maritime Frestival. This will be an enduro event with 3-4 x 15 minute heats. More details to follow. Any questions please email ryan@nswpwc.org.au or keep checking the club website at: http://www.nswpwc.org.au Read More
NSW Maritime launches Lifejacket website
NSW Minister for Roads and Ports Duncan Gay today launched a safety website designed to promote greater awareness of lifejackets and when to wear them when boating. Mr Gay said NSW Maritime developed the site as a simple, easy to follow, safety reference for the boating community. “NSW introduced new lifejacket laws in November 2010 which made it compulsory to wear lifejackets in high-risk circumstances such as boating alone, at night and offshore in small craft,”... Read More
2012 NZ Jet Sport Nationals Announcement
The Canterbury Jet Sport Club has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to unfortunately move the date of the 2012 NZ Jet Sport Nationals to be held at Lake Roto Kohatu, Christchurch. The new dates for this event are Friday 30th, Saturday 31st, and Sunday 1st of April. We hope this doesn’t inconvenience anyone, but it is a change that has had to be made. The racing schedule for the three days will stay the same as previously planned. The return to a 3 day... Read More
Boating costs in VIC to soar
VICTORIA’S 167,543 recreational boat owners are about to be swamped by a wave of 174 new regulations. [ See discussion on the OZPWC Forums - http://www.ozpwc.com/forum/showthread.php/10632-New-Victorian-Regulations-for-Boating ] The new regulations include on-the-spot fines of up to $611. The cost of obtaining a boating licence is also set to surge from $54.40 to $643, with another $538 to tow a waterskier or kids on a tube. A draft of the new safety regulations imposes... Read More
Jet Pilot Giveaway
Like getting stuff for nothing? Well Jetpilot are giving to the cause just a few days before Christmas with their new facebook comp. One guy and one girl will be selected at random to spend $500 at Jetpilot’s online store. Entries close and drawn 22 December 2011 @ 3pm. Enter at facebook.com/jetpilotcompany Read More
