It’s time again for the Pacific Northwest Water X series. This weekend on April 21-22 the first rounds will be held in Elma, Washington at Vance Creek Park.
Jettrim is again stepping in to sponsor the event and if the current forecast predictions track with moderate validity, then it will be like last year’s Rounds 1 & 2 events; cool 50 degree weather with some showers.
Since that weather is not uncommon this time of the year, the wardrobes will be wetsuits and full gear as usual for this event. Nonetheless, it is sure to be a spectacular event; one that long-time World Finals affiliate Blake Corning has designed and produced.
Blake’s long history in the sport has allowed him to design some of the safest courses and races even in small courses such as Vance Creek Pond which also makes it a great race and spectator event.
Blake has also teamed up with Monte Hughes, Dan Lingren, John Dewar, and others in the industry to get this event going and to ensure it is another success. For more information visit IJSBA.
Here’s the original press release:
The Pacific Northwest is famed for many things, but not everyone knows that this area is home to some of the top jet ski racing champions in the world.
These waterborne athletes open their 2018 season at rounds 1 and 2 of the the IJSBA Water X Championships April 21-22 at Vance Creek Park on beautiful Bowers Lake in Elma, Washington.
“The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the top riders in the world, including three world champions and many other Top 10-ranked riders,” said Dan Lindgren, event organizer. “As this is the season opener, a lot of good riders will be here.” These guys are excited to get on the water for the first race of 2018. Race organizers anticipate as many as 60 entries in numerous classes for the two-day event. Organizers expect that up to 20 entrants will have placed in the top 10 worldwide in their individual classes in previous years – so the level of competition will be fierce.
Racers earn points for the Water X Series Championships, along with earning their spots to compete in the world finals competition held in Lake Havasu, Arizona, on the Colorado River in October.
This event is free to the public and is fun and family-friendly. Races start at about 10 a.m. both days. For more detailed information, visit the Water X Facebook event page.
