Difficult, thankless work. Headaches. Stress. Ulcers.
And the chance to both be part of an iconic tradition, and make a difference in the future of PWC racing.
Sound like a job for you?
But wait, there’s more. This offer comes complete with a legion of back-seat drivers and an army of Monday morning quarterbacks.
But it also comes with the potential for high-level bragging rights, a gold star on your Curriculum Vitae and international acclaim.
Still not decided if your interest is caught?
This opportunity includes the chance to work first hand and up close with some of the most talented, successful and innovative athletes in the world of PWC racing.
However, it also includes the responsibility of attempting to organize, guide, regulate and sometimes chastise those same athletes.
If you haven’t run for the hills yet, and you can meet the exacting requirements of competing for this opportunity, you just may talk your way into shepherding the future of the IJSBA World Finals.
In a press release issued by IJSBA Executive Director Scott Frazier last week, IJSBA is seeking proposals for the production of the annual World Finals beginning in 2027. Frazier details the qualifications required, at a minimum, to be considered, and outlines some of the envisioned selection process.
Although there is no deadline set, as of yet, for proposal submission, Frazier makes it clear that “sooner, rather than later” is a good guide on submission timing,
For details, read the full press release below:
The International Jet Sports Boating Association formally announces the solicitation of request for proposals for the production of the annual World Finals beginning in 2027. IJSBA’s World Finals is the premiere personal watercraft event for the global industry and showcases athletes, hobbyists, manufacturers, and aftermarket industry companies uniting together to showcase the accolades of the sport. IJSBA has enjoyed decades of uninterrupted success with World Finals with the 2025 installment marking the 44th consecutive year. IJSBA has maintained several different production relationships over the years and this opportunity is primed for qualified producers to take this event into the future.
Qualified producers will present a curriculum vitae demonstrating a track record of producing successful motorsports events with significant experience in events taking place on the water. Proposals should contain a knowledge about Personal Watercraft and the proven ability to manage a budget well in excess of six figures. Preferred candidates will express an international perspective and a desire to maintain the event in the traditional location of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Producers are not required to submit proposals for the entire event. Proposals may be limited to the racing segment of the event only. Likewise, proposals may include a hybrid relationship with IJSBA and continuation with the local grounds production team that has provided the infrastructure and local management for the event for decades.
IJSBA very much encourages interested parties to begin inquiries now so that their efforts could be frontloaded by working along side of the current production teams learning about both the strengths and obstacles associated with this very unique and magical event. The IJSBA World Finals has been a very special and well enjoyed event that can be very rewarding to a passionate producer. For more information, please email [email protected]. To reiterate, this RFP is for event production beginning in 2027 which will be the 46th World Finals.
