In PWC Racing, there are several annual competitions where the location has become as iconic as the race itself.
In some cases, it is a factor of PWC-suitability – the site boasts easy access, ample and close dry pits, a perfect launch area, lends itself to innovative track layout, and consistently provides optimal water conditions for racing (for some, that may mean mirror-calm waters for blistering times, while for others, it means Daytona waves) In other cases, it is more about the non-race related benefits of the site – great weather, great restaurants and bars, great locals, and great scenery.
Of course, there is Havasu, and Daytona, and Pattaya Beach – but one such site flies more under the radar, but yet always comes up in conversations about the “best race sites.”
And as chance would have it – a hefty portion of the top riders in the US happen to be heading that direction in just over a week, as East Coast Watercross preps for the iconic and annual Sylvan Beach race.
Rounds 9 and 10 the 2024 SBT East Coast Watercross Tour 2024, and also serving as the @ijsba Two Stroke National, is scheduled for September 7 and 8 at Sunset Beach, with Registration & Safety Tech from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6th.
See below for information on the site, the race, and a plethora of racer notes and requirements, directly from the East Coast Watercross race directors.
The event will be held at this location:
Sunset Ave
Sylvan Beach, 13308
Please have your IJSBA Membership card, or if necessary register/renew online at www.IJSBA.com
Sylvan Beach, NY Rounds 9 & 10 Schedule-
Friday, Sept. 6th-
2pm-8pm: Registration & Safety Tech. Please try to get your Registration and Tech done today as we have a busy weekend planned!!
Saturday, Sept. 7th-
7am-8:30am: Registration & Safety Tech (Steve Hotchkiss will be available for late arrival tech as needed—please get your boat through tech before it hits the water!)
8:00am: Mandatory Riders Meeting
8:30am/immediately following riders meeting: First practice, be ready to go at riders meeting!
Practice order will be posted on the board.
Racing begins after practice! (First motos)
At the end of first motos approx 1:30pm:
30 MINUTE LUNCH BREAK
Racing resumes immediately after Lunch. (Second motos)
Awards for Watkins Glen Day 2 (Round and today (Round 9) will be approx. 30 minutes after last moto of the day.
Sunday, Sept. 8th-
7am-8:30am: Registration & Safety Tech
8:00am: Mandatory Riders Meeting.
8:30am: Last chance practice and new arrival practice only
Racing begins after practice! (First motos)
At the end of first motos approx 1:30pm:
30 MINUTE LUNCH BREAK
Racing resumes immediately after Lunch. (Second motos)
Awards Ceremony to follow approx. 30 mins after last moto of the day.
Awards: ECW 2024 Round 10, Triple Crown Competition, 2-Stroke Nationals Trophies, ECW 2024 Tour Champions.
…and last but not least, the RAFFLE DRAWING FOR X2 JET SKI and other prizes!!
Please Note: site and event details are below
Sylvan Beach Site Info:
The event weekend location for GPS: ( The event is on the shoreline park, between the lake and the Amusement Park not actually at the Amusement Park, however the below address proves to be most reliable for GPS)
Sylvan Beach Amusement Park
112 Bridge St,
Sylvan Beach, NY 13157
Beach/Waterfront Specifics:
• This venue has a clear sandy beach
• skis can be beached, or on stands
• There is no on site paved launch, watercraft must be launched off the beach or by using an off site launch ( plentiful in the area) there is a paved launch nearby.
Pit Vehicle Specifics( town law is no atvs on the beach, this has obviously been an issue, and we have advocated for you. There will be a path for atv’s, machines are to be used to load and unload watercraft only! Please park your machines at your trailer for the duration of the day and walk to the site):
• ATV/UTV must NOT be used to transport people or equipment other than when a watercraft is attached and in tow in the beach area.
• ATV/UTV Must be insured with proper paperwork available for local law enforcement.
• No operators under the age of 16 will be permitted.
• No free riding
• No speeds above 5mph
• No operation of pit vehicles before or after dark
• No Pitbikes
Race Course:
• The entire race course area is strictly off limits, except during Course Marshall led course orientation and racing.
• No one is to be on or in the course area without Course Marshalls on water. Violators will be DQd from the event. This is mandated by the terms of our Regatta Permit with the State.
Race Rules:
• Racers meeting will be held at 8:00am both Saturday and Sunday and is Mandatory for all racers
• Pre Registration will close Wed 9/4 at 11:30 PM . Pre Registration is non refundable/non transferable.
• Pre Registration is the only way sponsors will be announced at the event, and ensure classes will be structured to not be back to back.
• Racer position for Moto 1 is based on random computer generation. Finish order for Moto 1 will be starting position for Moto 2
• Top 5 Racers must bring watercraft immediately to the designated tech inspection or risk being DQ’d. Racers are responsible for dissembling/reassembling any parts required
• All racers/holders must sign waivers during sign in. Participants must have PWC go through safety tech prior to racer’s meeting
• Racers are invited to bring family on to podium for awards, please dress appropriately due to photography.
Concession/Selling/Drones:
• Concession or selling of merchandise is not permitted on site.
• Commercial photography must be approved with signed release.
• Drones are not permitted.
Schedule:
Saturday reg/sign in 7:00-8:00
Sat/Sun:
Mandatory Racers meeting 8:00am
Course orientation : 8:30am
Racing Begins: approx. 10am
Hotel/Camping Info:
Local hotels are available, with many within 20 minutes.
There is CAMPING on site now. Flat fee of $100 per camper will be collected and paid directly to the town. This fee must be paid separately than race entries/merchandise/etc. Camping must be paid by cash as we can not accept digital payment for a separate entity. Camping is primitive, with no services provided, first come first serve. Camping is generally not permitted at this site per town rules, please be extremely respectful in order to protect this special exception we have been granted.
PARKING PASSES for all vehicles not camping will be $20 paid in cash at registration per city- please display the pass or risk getting ticketed by the city!!
Please see the attached list of local businesses who made this event possible. Please make every attempt to patronize them and also to thank them for making racing possible in Sylvan Beach!
Questions, please email us at [email protected]
