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Yamaha Introduces the 2012 FX Series

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Yamaha Motor Australia is excited to introduce the 2012 FX range, featuring great new colours, exciting upgrades and as always, proven performance and reliability. Yamaha’s FX series has always delivered luxury features and performance. With a strong focus on innovation, Yamaha’s FX range has become a favourite with riders who expect exciting performance with no compromise to rider comfort. In 2012, the FX line has been refined even further with a completely redesigned hull and deck, improving the ride quality as... 

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Gold Coast gears up for ultimate leisure expo

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Motorcycle, scooter and PWC enthusiasts have just over a month to wait until the highly-anticipated Australian Motorcycle Expo, presented by QBE, opens at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. From February 17-19 the central Broadbeach venue will be packed to capacity with the latest leisure and commuting craft for the land and water from over 100 manufacturers and industry exhibitors. Apparel, safety gear, aftermarket parts, memorabilia and media are just a few of the other industry exhibits that will be... 

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Yamaha introduces the 2012 WaveRunners

Friday, November 11, 2011

Yamaha Motor Australia is proud to introduce the new 2012 WaveRunner line up. Featuring a wide selection of class leading watercraft, the 2012 WaveRunner range has models to cater for all types of riders and water sport enthusiasts.  With such a diverse range on offer, Yamaha’s 2012 models are sure to deliver the performance and features Australian riders crave and enjoy. The biggest development in the 2012 range is the introduction of a redesigned FX series. Defined as Yamaha’s “Luxury Performance” flagship... 

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Jet ski crash leaves man near death at Botany Bay

Monday, November 7, 2011

A YOUNG man was fighting for his life last night after two jet skis collided in front of horrified onlookers at Botany Bay yesterday. The 25-year-old suffered serious head injuries when the jet ski he was riding collided head-on with another near Brighton-Le-Sands about 10.45am. A nearby boat helped ferry the man to shore where emergency services battled for more than an hour to save his life. A doctor was lowered on to the beach from an ambulance rescue helicopter to help stabilise the man, as grief-stricken... 

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Cronulla Rip n Ride cops a buster

Monday, September 26, 2011

2011 High Roller Rip n Ride was unfortunately dealt a harsh blow by the weather on the weekend with a beautiful run of sunny spring days in Sydney interupted by strong southerly buster moving in on late Friday bringing overcast conditions and developing rain. Luckily the strong winds also picked up the swell somewhat but conditions were messy at best, making it a difficult event for organisers and riders alike. Official Results From The High Roller Cronulla Rip’N Ride 4 The R & R Jetskis and Three Swallows... 

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JetPilot goes big at Motorcycle, Scooter and Jet-ski Expo

Action Sports brand JetPilot has thrown its full weight behind next week’s Australian Motorcycle, Scooter and Jet-ski Expo at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (February 17-19). With its Asia Pacific base just a short drive from the venue, the brand has invested heavily in its core moto and watersports markets. JetPilot will make a splash as it takes naming sponsorship of the JetPilot Water Zone where a host of exciting freestyle jet-ski demonstrations will take... Read More

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2012 Australian Watercross Championships – April 20-22

The Australian Jet Sport Boating Association in conjunction with the Sunshine Coast Jet Ski Club and GEE Racing Promotions would like to announce the 2012 Australian Watercross Championships will be held on April 20, 21 & 22  at the Gold Coast Marine Stadium Queensland. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Gold Coast City Council and  Maritime Safety Queensland for the consideration of making this premier location available to our Australian & International... Read More

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NSWPWC Club Race Day – Sun 26 Feb

NSW PWC Association upcoming event is: Sunday 26th February  2012 St George Sailing Club, 2 Riverside Drive Sans Souci Club Race Day – Circuit Racing Schedule 8.00am-8.45am Set up and scrutineering (NO scrutineering will be done on participants that arrive after 8.15am) 9.30am-9.40am Riders Meeting (all riders MUST be present) 10.00am-4.00pm Racing 4.00pm Pack up Format: 4-5 heats circuit racing (depending on numbers) Classes Circuit: Pro/Am Ski 800 Open Am Runabout Stock Am... Read More

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Welcome to 1st Jetski – New OZPWC/Partner Sponsor

Big welcome to 1ST JETSKI – as the latest partner sponsor on OZPWC helping us to provide all the great facilities on our site. 1st Jetski was founded by multi-time national and world Champion Jetski rider Justin Windsor. Originally from South Africa, Justin spent 5 years over in the USA racing and working on Personal Watercraft (PWC). Justin owned a Sea-Doo dealership in South Africa, but moved over to the Australia in 2008. He spent the last 3 years working in a local... Read More

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New licensed restaurant tipped for Tipplers

Tipplers Resort on South Stradbroke Island could finally have its long-awaited licensed restaurant if a development proposal is endorsed by Council on Monday (30/1). The application for the restaurant was recommended for approval at today’s City Planning Committee meeting. It will replace the former ‘Tradewinds’ function room and bar area, and will operate from 7am to 10pm, seven days per week. Chair of City Planning Committee, Councillor Ted Shepherd, said the restaurant... Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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