The electric watercraft maker Candela sources €24 million in investments from EQT ventures to scale the production of foiling vessels.

Candela’s hydrofoil electric boats reduce energy consumption by 80% compared to conventional planning watercraft. They are the first company to attain an all-electric range at high speeds at sea. Candela is leading the electric boat market to stabilize emissions produced by coastal shipping worldwide.

The company currently offers the best-selling electric boat lineup with now plans to build on candelas proprietary Hydrofoil technology. Allocating financial backing led by EQT Ventures with participation from existing investor Chris Anderson, the curator of Ted talks.

This newly allocated funding will be used to triple research and development, along with investment in production automation, and scale to produce a competitive number of electric vessels to compete in the overall boat sales market.

With funding secured Candela technology’s mission is to speed up the transition to fossil-fuel-free lakes and oceans. And develop the world’s first fully-electric hydrofoil watercraft with their proprietary hydrofoil technology that reduces energy consumption compared to typical planning boats and vessels. For more information visit candela.com

Check it out; the US west coast has a new racing series beginning next year. 2022 kicks off the Full Throttle Watercross racing series and they want you to get in on the action. Full Throttle has classes for types of personal watercraft and all skill levels. All ages and genders are welcome to compete on the new circuit and local talent from different are encouraged to attend events. No matter your skill level, this is an opportunity for undiscovered riders to see how they stack up against some of the best racers in the world.

Full Throttle WaterX has a tentative schedule for 2022, with 6 races to gain points and one non-points event that includes, dual slalom, drag racing, and freestyle competition. That sounds like a good time! The inaugural races kick off in March at Havasu Landing Resort and Casino.

Registration opens in February for the first event. This gives you time to fulfill the requirement of becoming a ProWatercross member. Protective gear is required as well and if you’re under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult or have a notarized release form.

Their “about” section on their Facebook page sums up who they are: “Full Throttle WaterX is a personal watercraft series that is owned and operated by racers FOR racers. Our goal is to provide the community with safe, affordable, and extremely fun watercraft racing events. Come race with us in 2022!”

We look forward to seeing what the Full Throttle Watercross series has in store for 2022! In the meantime, follow their Facebook page so you don’t miss any important information regarding the races, registration, and other pertinent info!

It is not often that consumers get to see behind the scenes of the actual testing and development process of new PWC performance products. Thanks to WatCon’s John Zigler, that process has been documented in a new video published to YouTube, as he and his team conduct final prototype testing of the new RCJS Billet Tri-Scoop intake grate for the 2021 Yamaha SuperJet.

The video covers the late stage of the testing program, after many revisions of the scoop. The three prototypes on display for this test are all of a similar style, so it can be assumed the process effectively honed previous scoop candidates down to this converged design. Within this style, the three versions have different blade angles, sizes, depths and positions. It is the right combination of parameters that Watcon is looking for, to hit the sweet spot of hook up, speed and handling and braking.

Testing begins with the standard scoop, with both objective speed runs and subjective handling / hookup / braking testing as a baseline control. Then the prototypes are run through the same tests. Despite the first prototype actually producing the greatest speed, it was ultimately the second iteration that ended up being selected for production as it had the best overall performance. This version was only around one mph slower than the fastest candidate, but hook-up in choppy water was improved, as was braking performance.

Visually the design differs significantly from the factory scoop, which has three longitudinal rails and no side blades, only a small centre blade mounted fairly far forward.  In contrast, the RCJS unit has only two longitudinal rails, a much larger and further rearward centre blade, and the addition of side blades to direct more water into the top and sides of the impeller. Go to watcon.com to order the RCJS Billet Tri-Scoop and watch the testing video here:

RIVA Racing, the world leader in performance parts and accessories, is looking to expand its family of team members. The manufacturer of complete lines of performance parts and kits for the PWC Industry wants to welcome an experienced, bilingual parts & accessories sales specialist that will service RIVA’s international account base. (Most sales are handled via phone or email.)

This full-time position will pay according to the applicants skills and abilities, and considering that RIVA needs someone fluent in speaking English and Spanish (other languages are a plus) who has experience in either the powersports or automotive parts sales, is considerable. RIVA asks that applicants have some product knowledge of PWC, motorcycles and other powersports products, strong customer service skills, and more.

RIVA’s also hoping that applicants will have sales system experience with Lightspeed or an equivalent computer point of sale system; strong organizational skills and other computer skills. RIVA is offering a strong compensation package including a competitive salary, commissions and sales bonuses; paid vacations and holidays; Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance Plan; Life Insurance; a 401K plan with employer contribution; and much, much more.

If you’re interested in launching a new career at an industry leader, go fill out the application over at Indeed.

The Taylor family from Saint Augustine, Florida did not know what to expect ahead of their test of the Sea-Doo Switch on the Saint Johns River. But they found it to be “kinda perfect” as the pontoon power craft suited both exploring the river surrounds and having fun pulling a tube.

After boarding the craft they were initially unsure of the Switch’s stability and handling, but once under power the confidence inspiring machine put them at ease, and felt more safe and secure than a powerboat. Hitting waves was less stressful and the ride was smoother.

The review showcases the versatility and practicality of the Switch, which when compared to virtually any other watercraft has an incredible amount of space for the compact size of the deck.

Multiple configurations of the deck were a big hit with the Taylor family, the kids loved moving the seats around and quickly came to the conclusion that the lounge spot was the most popular of all. The moveable cooler and the neatly stowed ladder were seen as very functional additions, as was the front opening gate – a feature not found on powerboats.

The simplicity of the Switch enabled the Taylor family to easily turn it into what they found was a great fishing boat, and it is sure to find favour with many an angler. More than anything, it is the ability of this innovative watercraft from Sea-Doo to do all of the above with minimum fuss and maximum fun that puts it in a class all of its own.

Watch the Taylor family adventure with the Sea-Doo Switch on the official Sea-Doo YouTube channel here:

2022 marks the return of the Sea-Doo Boat Shows! This is exciting for Sea-Doo. They will get to show off the all the all-new Fish Pro Trophy and the Fish Pro Scout, both can be customized your way. The new Switch, their first ever pontoon, will be on display. Check out the new BRP Go! app.

The app has an abundance of useful features and more to come. There will be a lot of new gear and accessories on display for you to peruse and ask questions about. Nine shows will happen over the course of a several months, including two in Canada. Five shows will feature corporate displays. Regional shows will be supported by local networks of Sea-Doo dealers.

The shows kick off in January with the Minneapolis Boat Show being the first in the series. The Houston Boat Sport and Travel Show and the New York Boat Show are next on the list and round out January. The Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, New England Boat Show, and the Miami International Boat Show blow up February! The Atlantic City Boat Show closes out the shows in March.

These events will give you the opportunity to compare models, talk to Sea-Doo specialists, and ask any questions you may have. The dealer product specialists can get you on the Sea-Doo that is right for you and help you out with new gear. If nothing else, it will be great to attend the boat shows in person and get up close and personal with the new Sea-Doo products. Go to a show and get a taste of Sea-Doo Life!

Two 2021 Yamaha Super Jets face off in Wisconsin for a speed comparison test. One PWC is modded with a RIVA Stage 1 tune. The other PWC is mostly stock and owned by John Zigler, host, and owner of Watcon/Rock County Jet Ski (RCJS). His friend Sean owns the modified ski.

They meet on the water at a lake in Wisconsin. Zigler’s ski is outfitted with a few performance parts. It has a RIVA Free Flow Exhaust, Billet RCJS tri-scoop, Rick Roy Handle Pole, and over the pivot steering. He has the steering maxed out and short and tight, making it very responsive.

Sean’s ski is a 2021 Yamaha Super Jet with the RIVA Stage 1 Tune and a reflashed ECU. It has the cold air intake, RIVA Power Filter Kit, Free Flow Exhaust Tube, Solas 1217 Impeller, Kommander Scoop Grate, and the VK Composites Ride Plate.

The basis for this comparison is RIVA’s claim that the Stage 1 Tune gives a 5mph gain over the stock ski. RIVA has shown GPS readings of 63mph during some of their speed tests. During Zigler and Sean’s runs, the best that Sean’s SuperJet reached was a solid 58.9. and Ziglar’s SuperJet reached 54.9.

There were a few contributing factors for Sean’s ski not reaching the 5mph gain. First, the fact that his ski was nose heavy due the ride plate installed. It caused the ski to ride slower. Another factor was that the wind picked up and created some chop on the water when Sean made his run. Check out the clip for all the details.

It is informative and Zigler does well to explain the process and offers to answer any questions and to help you out.

Sea-Doo has come out with their 2021 top 5 list for Christmas gifts. Check it out. The Sea-Doo Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board takes the number one spot this year. The versatile board is 11’6” long and easy to stow when it’s not inflated. The kit includes the board, paddle, wheeled backpack, fins, leash, repair kit, and a hand pump. This is an ideal gift for the waterman or watergirl on your list. It has everything for them to get started with a new hobby.

Second on the list are the XPS cleaning products for the practical gift giver. Sea-Doo offers a full line of products to protect and clean your jet ski. They have hull cleaner, waxes, vinyl protectant, aluminum cleaner, glass cleaner, and waterproofing spray for canvas and fabrics. Grab several of these products to make a nice basket or to stuff a stocking.

The third item on the list is the LinQ Retractable Ski Pylon. The ski pylon is compatible with a lot of the newer Sea-Doo models and is a great add-on for anyone who likes to skurf, wakeboard, or water ski. Grab this for the person who wants to spice up their days on the water with some tow sports.

A good looking Neoprene Riding Jacket comes in fourth on the Sea-Doo Christmas list. This hooded 2 mm jacket looks sharp in grey with orange accents and it fits over your PFD. It will be perfect for cold days on the water for the winter rider.

The Airflow PFD is fifth on the list. The Airflow PFDs are Coast Guard Approved in the USA and Canada. They are made of PVC-free GAIA biofoam, which is 100% eco-friendly. The jackets are lightweight and dry quickly. The Airflow’s come in Men’s and Women’s sizes in several different prints and colorways.

We hope we have helped you out with some ideas for your last-minute Christmas shopping! You can check out all these items on the Sea-Doo website. Merry Christmas!