Dustin Farthing 16x World Champ, Ryan Hardwick World No2 Pro Stock, Erminio Lantosca, James Masterton 2011 Aus Champ, Jake Barker Pro Ski Champ, Ant Antees 7x Australian Champion, Rob White 2011 Moto Surf Champ are all coming. After party at Hard Rock Surfers. Host Hotel will be the Seaworld Nara Resort.

There are two entry fee’s – one is for all entry and monies received by the AJSBA on and prior to the 18th of March – The second entry fee is for any entry and money received after the 18th of March and closing on the 1st of April. No entries or money owing will be accepted after this date. Entries close on the 1st of April.

Classes are:

• Pro/Am Womens Ski Lites
• Womens Stock Runabout
• Am Jnr 850 lites ski
• Am Stock Runabout
• Am Open Runabout
• Vet Open Runabout (to be combined with Am open if numbers are low)
• Elite Jnr Limited Ski
• Am Lites Ski
• Am Freestyle
• Pro Ski Lites
• Pro Stock Runabout
• Pro Ski Open
• Pro Open Runabout
• Pro-Freestyle

Download more info:

2012 Nationals Entry Information Details

2012 Entry Form Australian Watercross Championships

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 place.

Headlining the performances are 2010 World Freestyle Champion Lee Stone from the United Kingdom, and local talent Jon ‘Wire’ Cooke.

Stone and Cooke will showcase the best moves in their stand-up ski arsenal at up to 3 shows daily. Stone will also take part in a world-record attempt during Sunday’s performances.

JetPilot is also a major sponsor of the Monster Energy Showtime FMX team, Australia’s longest-running action sports outfit.

Kick-starting a busy schedule of shows across the country, riders Kain Saul, Brad Burch and Matty McFerran will put on a series of demo’s to show off FMX’s most popular and progressive moves.

JetPilot is behind the efforts of the popular Brown’s Grafix Mini Moto team, who show that just 50cc of mini bike power is enough to put on a spectacular show.

Visitors will have the chance to meet and greet with JetPilot’s athletes at its exhibition stand.

JetPilot’s Darren Attard said the event was a perfect fit for the brand.

“The consumer base of the Expo loves everything with a motor and our brand has been driven by this concept for over 25 years,” said Attard.

“The Gold Coast offers a great lifestyle for all the sports we back and believe in.

“We have been heavily involved with Showtime FMX, Wire Watercraft Riding and the Brown’s Grafix Mini Moto show for a long time and they are all at the top level of their fields.

“The crowd is going to be pumped on what they see!”

Visitors can pick up show-only specials on JetPilot gear and apparel at the clearance sale which will run throughout the Expo.

20,000 visitors are expected to attend the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre’s largest consumer exhibition.

Stay connected with the latest news on facebook (facebook.com/AustralianMotorcycleExpo) or visit the website at www.motorcycleshow.com.au.

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 Personal Watercraft racing enthusiasts.

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 Runabout Open

Pro Runabout Stock

Pro Runabout Open

Other Class requests (minimum 6 entries) Junior ski not available Classes require minimum 6 entries to run by close of normal entries.

Classes maybe combined at the discretion of the race committee.

** All skis must not exceed maximum noise levels as per entry information sheet **

All riders to participate will need the following:

NSW PWC Entry completed

Member of AJSBA (either yearly or day licence) PWC Licence Approved helmet Approved life jacket Race number (as per IJSBA rule book standards, if it does not meet the rule book standards you may be excluded from racing) PWC to pass safety check (all riders and PWC’s competing must have a current licence and registration which will need to be sighted during safety check, if we can not verify these are current and registration label is not attached you will not be participating)

Normal Entries Close Thursday 23rd February 2012 Entry fee $70.00 for first class, $10.00 per class for additional classes. Late entries received between Friday 24th February and 8.30am Sunday 26th February will be charged an additional $100.00 late entry fee.

There will be no entries excepted after 8.30am Sunday. If you have not lodged and paid your entry and AJSBA licence by Thursday 23rd February you will be charged the late entry fee, if forms/fees not received by 8.30am Sunday 26th February you will not be racing.

There will be no exceptions to the above for any reason so please don’t ask….

The  forms to download from the club website are:

- SJSBA Entry form 2011/2012

- NSWPWC Events/Entry details

And also you will need to be either a current member of the AJSBA or complete an AJSBA day licence for race days:

- AJSBA Membership/Licence Application

Membership to the NSW PWC Association is included in your race entry fee:

- NSWPWC Membership form

These events take people to run so if you can help on the day please let us know, below is a list of the jobs that need to be done to ensure the days run smoothly:

Race Director

Lap Scorers

Entry check

Safety Inspectors

Ski transport to and from water

Water Marshalls

Start Gate

First Aid

Fuel/Fire Marshall

Tech Inspector

Track set up

Track Pack up – EVERY competitor

We look forward to our current members attending and new participants joining us on the day.

Remember if you want to keep up to date with the NSW PWC Association please subscribe to our newsletter from our club website.

Newsletters will be emailed prior to each event.

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 Jetski shop.

1st Jetski is the Gold Coasts Mobile Jetski Service Specialists. 1st Jetski comes to you and takes all the headaches and stress out of Jetski Servicing. From 50hr services through to performance upgrades they can take care of all your needs. They also service all Jetboats too.

Check out 1st Jetski on the web at http://www.1stjetski.com/

You can email 1st Jetski direct at: info@1stjetski.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/1stjetski

Or call Justin direct on 0404 029 729.

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 would be a wonderful addition to the Tipplers Resort.

“The new restaurant will further enhance the precinct, which is already one of the most popular recreation areas on the Gold Coast for families,” he said.

“During the Christmas and New Year period, campers flocked to the resort, with visitors enjoying the new swimming enclosure and upgraded kiosk facilities,” he said.

The 294 square metre footprint for the new restaurant will be confined to the existing building, which was established in the 1960s. The 1,550 square metre ‘wet area’ at the front of the building will be retained as an outdoor seating area.

Refurbishment works proposed for the ageing building include a new kitchen and new toilets as well as new skylights, ceiling fans and floor covering. The external upgrades include new doors, louvers, a ramp, steps and cladding.

“To all intents and purposes, the new restaurant will operate in much the same way as the former function room and eatery/bar area,” Cr Shepherd said.

There were no objections to the proposal from the community.

The Tipplers eco-resort is a unique and family-friendly area set in the midst of an environmental reserve and conservation park. It is considered one of the Gold Coast’s most precious environmental assets and is home to a number of significant flora and fauna species in a relatively natural state.

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 was given to asses this late tomorrow or Sunday morning but this was deemed unfair to those travelling distance for what looks futile.

The great news is the Race will go on as planned on an alternative date. Stay tuned for a relase of that date soon and keep training!

http://www.ijsba.com/ijsba/index.cfm?s=ijsba&t=2012/misc/0001.htm

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: www.nswpwc.org.au

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  PWC, as well as ideas for recreational PWC activities and tips on how to  be environmentally friendly on the water. The website ensures that PWC  enthusiasts and government authorities have access to policy and  legislation information on CE Products, (the markings and documentation  which EU directives require products to carry before being placed on the  market), the CIN Checker Database (on-line Craft Identification Number  (CIN) checking system) and Grey Imports (PWCs that are not purchased  through official dealers in your home country). The website also  features links to product and manufacturer information directly from the  Kawasaki, Yamaha and BRP websites.

In addition, an interactive world map provides essential riding  information such as national regulations, age limits, driving licenses  and registration requirements for 27 countries across the globe.

‘Ride the Wave Right’ also offers the quiz ‘Sink or Swim’, an  enjoyable way to learn about safety issues and to test your personal  watercraft knowledge. Should you achieve 100% on the quiz, you get the  chance to post your results on Facebook and invite friends to test their  riding skills as well. The quiz is also featured on Facebook as a  separate “app”.

Hans Sipkema, leader of the ICOMIA Marine Engine Committee’s PWC Task  Force, and Kawasaki Motors Europe, stated that “the website provides a  platform for the industry to promote this great sport, and the PWCs ever  growing usefulness to society, as more police, fire fighters and life  guards discover the great potential these crafts can offer in saving  peoples’ lives”.

It was in the early 1990s that the personal watercraft became the  fastest growing category in the recreational boating market and the PWC  industry was for a time the fastest growing segment of the marine  business. Today PWCs are 75% quieter and up to 90% environmentally  cleaner. They can accommodate up to three people, feature  environmentally friendly engine technology and increased safety  precautions.

Kihira Kosuke, ICOMIA Marine Engine Committee’s PWC Task Force member  and Yamaha’s Product Planner, commented that by providing these  resources and advice, PWC users can maximize their enjoyment whilst  using the machines safely and responsibly.

Tony Rice, ICOMIA’s Secretary General states that “this is a unique  resource providing global information and advice for PWC riders and I am  grateful to the ICOMIA Marine Engine Committee’s PWC manufacturers for  their initiative”

For more information, please visit the website at www.ridethewaveright.com (http://www.ridethewaveright.com)