The ongoing flooding in Tulsa, Oklahoma has called for desperate measures to save farms, livestock, homes, and everything in between.

The Walker family is one of those families taking desperate measures. They live in North Tulsa and have been at home moving some of their belongings to higher ground and taking other items away by boat. Making matters worse, was when they received word that a piece of land they own was going underwater. The property is the home to more than 200 head of cattle and the animals were in danger of perishing due to the rising floodwaters.

The flooding began at about 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 21^st. The group decided that riding PWC would be the best course of action in order to move the cattle to safety.

Bill Rethke leases the property, which is just down the road from Walker’s uncles’ house. Rethke also takes care of the cattle and he said that they had to bring in jet skis to move the herd out of the flooded land.

“They got caught in the flood … and it pushed them all to the creek, so we had to go in there,” Rethke said. “We knew it was going to come up, but not like this.”

The livestock will be kept in a confined area up the road until the floodwaters recede. All of the cows are safe and accounted for and that makes for a successful rescue!

We want to wish everyone the best during these trying times.

Andrew Hill is a Sea-Doo Brand Ambassador who loves fishing from his Sea-Doo Fish Pro. Ever since he was a child, he loved casting into the rocky New Zealand shoreline. From his humble beginnings, Andrew Hill has been able to catch some huge fish! Most recently on board his Fish Pro. While he is able to get out on the water every week and do what he does best, he is still a family man. The role of being a father of four take up quite a bit of time but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Sea-Doo recently sat down with Andrew and ask him a few things about his love of fishing from a Sea-Doo. Andrew has always loved the water, speed and fast cars. While he enjoys taking his family to cars shows in his muscle car and riding street bikes, his true love is being on the water. Riding a Sea-Doo Fish Pro allows him to fish in the ocean but also fish in places that are shallow and have very little traffic. Some of these never-before ventured areas hold some of the biggest fish.

While a solo fishing mission is good so that you can really focus on the fish, Andrew says “it’s always fun enjoying adventures with your mates!” His favorite place to ride would be on the far north of New Zealand. A quick four hour drive away from his house, it offers great fishing and excellent views. Andrew’s dream is to one day eventually fish the South Island Sounds or in Guam. He loves traveling to new places and seeing what he can catch.

A few must haves on the water would be his Daiwa Sol 3 4000 Spinning Reel, Daiwa Sol 7-foot Rod and The Ultimate Reel Cover. Once he throws on some Gulp New Penny 6-inch Grub and drops his line in the water, he finds his ways to catch fish.

For a more in-depth interview by Sea-Doo, be sure to check out this article. Andrew Hill is a true representation of a Sea-Doo Brand Ambassador and is actively growing the sport of fishing from a Sea-Doo Fish Pro.

With Sea-Doo, Yamaha and Kawasaki coming out with brand-new and revised models every year, the talk is always about what is next. However, we sometimes forget how the sport evolved. Clayton Jacobson II invented the jet ski concept in the mid 1960s and from that point there have been leaps and bounds in the industry. Many personal watercraft owners purchase their used rides on websites such as Craigslist and Boat Trader. Sometimes you can find a good deal on a personal watercraft that has been neglected. With some sweat-equity and patience, it can be a great way to spend some time on the water without your wallet taking a hit.

Andrew Camarata, decided to make a video of himself fixing up his $50 Yamaha WaveRunner. In his 40 minute video, he dissembles almost everything and shows you how to put it back together. By either cleaning the existing parts or buying used parts off eBay, he manages to get the WaveRunner running without breaking the bank. After getting everything back together and a good pressure washing he is ready to fire it up. Keep in mind that in this instance, having a good amount of starter fluid is key to getting the engine to turn over. After a few cranks he is able to get it running.

After deciding to purchase a new carburetor versus cleaning the existing one, he takes it out to the water to ride. This is a really cool video because it shows that buying something that has been neglected and using some used parts, you too can get out on the water and have some fun. So, if you are dreaming about getting on the water for cheap or needing some motivation to finish up your project, check out Andrews video here.

Kayaks are a great and cost-effective way to get out on the water. You can load them in the back of your truck or on top of your car. However, many of you readers may not enjoy them as they do not have the thrill of squeezing the throttle and skimming across the water on a personal watercraft.

Well, Capt. Hook Party Fishing Boat has been able to convert a man-power kayak into a 27mph jet powered kayak! You will now be able to get across the water with little-to-no manpower and get their quickly. While you may not be the fastest on the water, it will make quite a bit of difference getting to difference fishing spots. Controlled by a joystick located in the center of the kayak, these look like they could be a kick in the pants.

Capt. Hook Party Fishing Boat is still in the testing phase as they want to ensure reliability for their clients. They will be the only company in the United States to offer a unique trip like this. The kayaks are stable, agile and have enough fuel for a 40 mile trip.

So when you are planning your next fishing trip, instead of going to some random charter fishing company, check these guys out! This could be the start of a new tradition, fishing inshore from a jet powered kayak.

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This story could have gone badly, instead it has a happy ending! Many sea turtles die each year from entanglement and ingesting plastic bags, bottles, straws, can rings, and even balloons.

The turtle in this tale, is again swimming freely thanks to the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Lifeguards. They untangled the animal from a line attached to a jet ski buoy. James Briggs, one of the lifeguards, said he saw splashing and saw the buoy disappear. He then knew that most likely something was tangled in the line.

Ocean Rescue responded to the scene to lead the rescue mission and ensure everyone’s safety, including the turtles.

“A hundred fifty to 200-pound sea turtle, two to three foot seas, murky water with near zero visibility, said Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue Lt. Mathew Parnass. “I had to worry about the safety of the lifeguards. We had a large animal attached to a rope, so we as a group had two goals in mind, free the turtle and maintain safety for these guys.”

The three men jumped into action and worked together to free the struggling turtle.

“I just went out after them,” said Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Lifeguard Istvan Csendes. “They were the first two in the water to give him a hand because it wasn’t an easy mission just because visibility was almost zero and this turtle basically, I think, is scared from us as well, so he tried to stay under or away from us as much as possible. Every once in a while, he popped up for air.”

The turtle was anxious, so the guards waited until the animal was tired before attempting to untangle it.

Once the turtle was subdued, one of the men cut the line and then the crew proceeded to bring her to shore where they removed all of the line. After checking her out and making sure she was good to go, she was released.

The lifeguards said they treated this rescue like any other mission.

“Our numerous rescues with people and the public, this was just the same you know? It’s something that needed help, that was going to drown or die so, you know you kinda still get the same feeling no matter what you’re saving,” said Engle.

It’s turtle nesting season and one of the guards said the animal was probably a female waiting until dark before coming to shore to lay her eggs. That’s common in Florida. The turtles arrive a little early and wait until the sun goes down before making their way to the beach. Unfortunately, for this old gal, she had a mishap. Luckily the lifeguards were there to save her.

Michael Flores, Director of Marketing and Communication for South Padre Island Visitors and Convention Bureau recently announced that he has been able to bring the first ever professional watercraft race to the island. This will be the third round of the Pro Watercross Tour and will be held on the weekend of June 1-2. Michael says that “we are expecting this to be the highlight of our season, and look forward to exposing everyone across the country to the beauty of our Jewel of the Gulf through the Pro Watercross live feed.”

South Padre Island is a beautiful resort town located on the southern coast of Texas. With views of the Laguna Madre Bay and the Gulf of Mexico along with warm weather, beautiful beaches and great places to eat, the island truly has it all. The island offers plenty of activities for its guest which makes this a perfect stop for the tour. However, the main focus for the weekend will be on the professional watercraft races.

This year’s tour has been off to a great start with some exciting races, good competition and an absolutely electric environment.  In eight days the action will be happening, which begs the question, when are you going to be arriving?

For more information or questions be sure to check out the South Padre Island’s Website.

With spring turning into summer, it is now time to dust off the personal watercrafts in the garage. If you have not already. With all of the major manufactures coming out with new and improved models, it can sure give you an itch to go out and buy a new one from the dealer.

Well if you are in the market for a new ride, look no further. Broward Motorsports is offering deals many different models of Yamaha WaveRunners. From the aggressive GP1800R to the VX Limited made for family fun to the rental outfit-friendly VX-C, the Broward Motorsports has you covered for this summer.

Their financing options are very competitive. Where you can be out riding a GP1800R for only $219 a month, or the VX Limited for $175 a month and the VX-C for only $139 a month! With these different price points, take a look at your budget and see what ride you can be out enjoying this summer!

Open Monday through Saturday, Broward Motorsports of Tequesta has a welcoming and knowledgeable staff that is wanting to get you out riding. With a reputation like Broward Motorsport, it is worth it to go in and visit. Don’t forget, they are closed on Sunday since they are out riding!

Many personal watercraft riders enjoy their time on the water in the summer but when the weather starts to turn cold they put them away in their garages. If you have a snowmobile, you long for the winter to come with lots of snow. The snowmobile is the winters personal watercraft.

Recently, Maria Sandberg, a BRP Ambassador, felt that she really missed riding her Sea-Doo Spark in the winter. So, she put her Spark on a trailer and hooked it up to her snowmobile and off she went. She went up a mountain where there was a small oasis that was big enough to ride in.

After putting in some inflatable beach toys to complete the look, she fired up her Spark and started to tear it up! From doing circles around a huge floating flamingo, to having a snowmobile zoom passed her by skipping across the water to spraying the cameraman, she was able to check everything off of the list.

It is awesome to see how people are finding new places to ride and making it happen. A few years ago, if someone had told you that they strapped their Sea-Doo and towed it with their snowmobile up a mountain to go ride in a small pool of water, they would have said your lying. Well with the help of some cameras and good friends, Maria Sandberg was able to do something extraordinary. Make sure to check out her Instagram Page too!