In an effort to soften what recent tweets have called Kawasaki’s “toxic obsession” with industry-leading horsepower outputs and class-winning performance, Kawasaki Motor Corp. USA has announced a series of branding and product changes over the year, carrying into the 2022 product line and the overall company aesthetic.

These changes come as a response to a marginally viral #cancelteamgreen campaign on Reddit, which was later picked up on Twitter by a handful of self-identified “anti-aggression activists” and “inclusivity advocates.” These tweets complained that Kawasaki’s iconic green color was “too aggressive,” registered on a “hate index”; and even referenced 1930’s Germany.

Per Kawasaki, the famous Lime Green paint was first “developed in 1968, and at the 1969 Daytona 200 the following year, all the A7RS and A1RAS factory race machines were cloaked in Lime Green. Until then, Kawasaki racers had usually been painted red […]. [The] subsequent success of the Lime Green racers led Kawasaki to adopt the color as their official racing image color.”

“We are much more than a color or even our long history of winning races,” stated Kawasaki’s Director of Diversity Awareness Merkin Muffly. “Albeit atypical to respond so energetically to less than a dozen tweets, we felt strongly that a cohesive rebranding of Kawasaki would lead to greater appeal to non-powersports enthusiasts and persons with little interest in powersports, which could be a very viable market.”

Under this direction, Kawasaki will drop its iconic green hue that has lasted for 53 years, and introduce its new “more inclusive” Team Fuchsia. Muffly explained to The Watercraft Journal, “Our team of Social Media Marketing specialists polled students at 6 community college campuses along Southern California’s Pacific Coast to decide upon Kawasaki’s new less-offensive Team Fuchsia color.”

“Our research revealed that persons unaffiliated with powersports found fuchsia to be a far more inviting and welcoming color,” Muffly continued. “Dynamic, aggressive colors can trigger individuals with certain emotive sensitivities which, as we know, is equal to physical violence. And we simply cannot condone physically attacking innocent people with hostile colors.”

Although too late to halt production of current 2021 models and too cost-prohibitive to replace the decals and plastics of those units already shipped, Kawasaki will be printing a series of fuchsia-colored decals to be applied to units currently in dealer showrooms apologizing for the brand’s “green privilege” with a commitment to “do better in the near future.”

“Today, we at Kawasaki feel that bold, assertive colors have no place in powersports,” Muffly concluded. “We’re looking towards a more equitable future of competition that is less confrontational and more compassionate – and Team Fuchsia is the first step in this mission.” For more information on Team Fuchsia and where to buy your new Team Fuchsia gear and apparel click here.

With the world in recovery mode, 2021 will be a year that everyone wants to get back out, meet with friends and family, and explore new destinations.

Yamaha has you covered with their list of recommended destinations to visit with your WaveRunner.  The list is split up into regions of the United States including the South, Northeast, Midwest, and West.

Within each region, you can find a series of lakes, rivers, and reservoirs that offer their own unique features, scenery, or activities.

In the Western region, you will find vast differences in options and scenery ranging from pinewood shorelines and crystal clear lakes of Washington down to a desert oasis in Utah and Arizona.

The Midwest and South offer countless lakes and reservoirs to ride on your WaveRunner.  Many areas offer camping or cabin rentals to make it an extended stay.

As things start to thaw out in the Northeast, you can find a host of picturesque retreats and rocky coastline lakes to explore.  So get out, find new opportunities, and explore new places this year which is easy to do aboard a Yamaha WaveRunner.

Cycle Springs of Clearwater, FL is offering the brand new 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 in Midnight Purple with their killer BRP Premium Audio System for $16,899. These machines come race ready with the Rotax 1630 ACE engine. You can go from 0-50 mph in under 3-seconds while blasting your music through the dual speakers. The BRP sound system is fully submersible, so you’ll have no worries about water damage while you’re out there ripping.

The iBR feature on the 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 is third generation and it has been recognized by the USCG for improving boat safety. The iBR feature allows you to stop sooner and gives the rider the ability to maneuver worry-free at slow speeds because both hands can stay on the handlebars. You can even put the PWC in reverse so you can easily back out of any tight spots. Add on some of Sea-Doo’s LinQ accessories to complete your ride.

Cycle Springs offers their Lifetime Engine Warranty, extended warranties, 50% off service plans, and employee pricing on all gear and accessories on the day of the sale. Everyone gets financed and they’ll take your trade-in. Secure your 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 today by calling Cycle Springs Powersports at 727-771-1211. They will be glad to answer any questions.

It’s that time of year again when Broward Motorsports cleans house to make room for more new products. They are offering several models of Sea-Doo’s and they are priced to sell!

You can pick up the 2021 Sea-Doo Fish Pro with iDF and sound system for $16,399 at $259 a month with $2,000 down at 5.9APR for five years. The Fish Pro is the perfect machine for the avid fisherman and Broward Motorsports is offering it a great price.

The 2021 Sea-Doo GTR 230 and 2021 Sea-Doo GTR 230 (with sound) are both in stock and available. The GTR 230 is priced at $12,599 and if you want it with a sound system, it’ll bump up to $13,399.

The Beach Blue Metallic/Lava Grey 2021 Sea-Doo GTX 170 (with BRP Premium Audio System) is available for $14,399. The GTX models offer the largest swim platforms in the industry, so you can lounge or even have a picnic on your ride.

A 2021 Sea-Doo GTX 300 can be purchased for $15,799 and with zero down and 5.9 APR; payments are $389 a month. The GTX 300 is available in both Eclipse Black and Orange Crush or Millennium Yellow.

Grab a midnight purple 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 for $16,099 and blow all of your friends out of the water. This machine is supercharged with a 300-hp Rotax 1630 ACE engine and can be yours with $2,500 down and $347 a month.

Broward Motorsports also has the 2021 Sea-Doo Wake Pro 230 on clearance. This one is Malibu Blue and Neon Yellow. It is priced at $15,799 and comes standard with a 100W Bluetooth Audio System, so you can rock out while you tow out.

Here is some of the fine print: All offers may be subject to manufacture guidelines, conditions, and termination dates. Sale prices do not include taxes, document fees, or dealer markup. Check out the Broward Motorsports site for pre-qualification and to value your trade. You can even schedule a test ride.

Like most events in 2020, the Hydro-Turf Jet Jam was shelved due COVID-19. We are happy to announce the return of the Hydro-Turf Jet Jam Racing Tour. It begins with the South Series rounds 1-2 running March 27-28^th at the Nautical Inn in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Pre-registration closes March 23^rd at midnight. Pre-race registration, inspections, and practice take place from 12-5pm Friday, March 26, 7-10am Saturday, March 27, and Sunday, March 28.

Competition is from 10am-5pm Saturday, March 27 and from 10am-4pm Sunday, March 28. We’re excited for the Jet Jam to kick off this year! You can also pre-register for rounds 3 and 4, which will take place April 10-11. Entries must be in by April 16^th. Rounds 4-5 take place May 15-16. All South Series rounds will be held at the Nautical Inn Resort in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

The North Series begins June 5^th and will take place at Lake Success in Porterville, CA. Rounds 3 and 4 will be held at Camp Far West in Wheatland,CA and they run June 19^th-June 20^th. Rounds 5 and 6 are happening July 31-August 1 at Mossdale Quarry Lakes in Lathrop, CA.

Riders will return to Lake Havasu City for the 2021 AWSA Championship on September 17^th. The race runs from September 17-19^th at The Nautical Inn. Check out the Hyrdro-Turf Jet Jam Racing Tour site for all the pertinent details. We aren’t sure about COVID-19 guidelines. We do know that a membership with AWSA is required to race, per the usual rules.

Hydro-Turf and over 20 other sponsors are helping to put on this series. Go out and show them some love. It has been a long year and good vibes will go a long way. These races will be extra exciting this year, considering all of the adrenaline that has been stuffed! It’s time to let it all go! Also, hit up Hydro-Turf for some fresh traction!

Australia’s 9-time Pro-am Stock Champion jet ski racer and Yamaha team rider, Mitch Wayt takes the 2021 GP1800R’s for a spin. He shares his thoughts in this Yamaha Marine Australia YouTube video while putting the jet skis through the wringer!

The HO and the SVHO handle better than the previous years models and they are much better balanced. The fuel tanks are large, and the machines have more stability and handle better than ever. They can travel through big chop like it’s nothing. Wayt was surprised at the power of the naturally aspirated HO.

The Yamaha GP1800R’s are extremely fast and aggressive and wouldn’t bode well for inexperienced riders. The SVHO is next level when it comes to power. Wayt handled it like a champ and the way it hung on during huge tight turns on rail was amazing. It held the edge like glue. That’s where the stability and the auto trim system really come into play. He had that beast on rail, and it stayed upright and easily came out of the turn.

Another standout feature is the handlebars and the ability to adjust them according to the water surface. They are great for coming off the line in racing because if the water is flat you can pull them back. If the water is choppy, push them forward to put more weight on the front to get a better start.

Wayt finishes up with telling us that the 2021 Yamaha GP1800R SVHO will be his pick for racing and social riding. Enjoy the video. We sure did.

In case you missed all of the coverage leading up to the trailers and sneak peeks of the PWC movie ‘Hot Water’, you can now tune in to your streaming devices to watch the official movie because it is officially out on Friday March 19, 2021.

The plot surrounds a young and originally unmotivated character, Billy Burnett with dreams of one day becoming a professional Jet Ski rider.  After his reckless antics puts him in the hot seat with his Dad, he finally gets an opportunity to pursue his new career.

While chasing his dream, Billy ends up falling head over heals for the Women’s division championship rider Kelly Weber who happens to be an ex-girlfriend of the current Men’s division champion.

In this action-packed movie, Billy will go head-to-head with anyone that gets in his way.  You don’t want to miss it.

You can stream it Friday March 19^th on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, iTunes, Google Play, Youtube, Redbox, and Vimeo on Demand. Hard copies can also be purchased as DVD’S & Blu-Rays, available at www.hotwatermovie.com