Closed course racing is definitely exciting and is, besides possibly indoor racing, possibly the most spectator-friendly form of personal watercraft competition. Yet, closed course has some serious setbacks that have been traced to the eventual decline in attendance and spectator attention. Increasing speeds, escalating prices, and rising dangers have all been linked to closed course racing (specifically with runabouts), and consequently has given way to new attention being given to offshore/endurance racing.
Surely Kawasaki is well aware of this, as their spectacular Ultra series (250, 260, 300 and now 310) have all been the favored weapon of choice of offshore and endurance racers. That’s not to say Yamaha and Sea-Doo don’t have a dog in the fight either, but as more and more oceanfront venues open up to offshore racing, Kawasaki only continues to increase its edge.
With tropical events like Karujet, last year’s Russian offshore gauntlet and even the annual Long Beach to Catalina Offshore National Championship, open water racing is quickly climbing the ranks of hardcore competitive PWC racing. The rougher the water the better, and the season is upon us. Now, for the first year, the Martinique Jet Race will be held in the Caribbean, welcoming the world’s most daring racers to jet around the tropical island for three days.
Sounds like paradise? Well, listen to this:
Caribbean Motonautic Event Alert!
Dear Pilot,
We are happy to announce you the 1st Edition of the ” MARTINIQUE JET RACE ” which will be
held from January 31st till February 2nd, 2014 in Martinique, French island in the Caribbean Sea.
Martinique is an island full of persistent scent of flowers, a real jewel laid on the Caribbean Sea
which will seduce you by its unique sites and its marvelous coastal landscapes in the most warm
and brilliant colors.
In this idyllic natural frame, we chose to welcome you for 3 days of intense competition:
On Friday, January 31st, 2014: Fort-de-France / Saint-Pierre, closed course at Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pierre / Fort-de-France
On Saturday, February 1st, 2014: Fort-de-France / Sainte-Anne, closed course at Sainte-Anne, Sainte-Anne / Fort-de-France
On Sunday, February 2nd, 2014: Fort-de-France/Fort-de-France
This competition will be welcomed and hosted by the main city of Martinique, Fort-de-France, and
pilots will be heading towards two cities: Saint-Pierre and Sainte-Anne.
We remain available for any further information and count on your presence among us for this
major international sporting event.
More information about pricing is available on this link (ENG/FR).
Receive our best regards,
Edson EUGENE
Président
