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Don’t Miss The 2019 Hot Products Moto-Surf Freeride

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Brice Leckrone
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Back for the second annual is the 2019 Hot Products moto-surf, freeride exhibition, and Impros freeride competition in Huntington Beach. It will be held this coming weekend April 5-7 at Huntington Beach Pier (Southside).

Last year’s event was a huge success and this year plans to be even more spectacular with newly added events including an invitational Impros freeride.

You will find the full press release including a link to the live stream event below.

The 2019 2nd Annual Hot Products Huntington Beach
Moto-Surf, Freeride Exhibition & Impros Freeride Competition

April 5-7, Huntington Beach Pier (Southside)
Capitalizing on the huge success of last years event and a tremendous amount of hard work since November 2018, we are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Hot Products Huntington Beach Moto-Surf & Freeride Exhibition!

New for 2019 is the Impros Huntington Beach Freeride
For 2019 this freeride is an invitational event and will feature these top 8 Pro Freeriders:
Mark Gomez, Abraham Hochstrasser, Taylor Curtis, Tom Scaccianoce, Jake Bright, Chris Grace, Brandon Lawlor and Randy Lawlor
*It was not our goal to exclude riders but due to limited water time available for the 2019 event we are limited to an 8 rider event.

Huntington Beach Freeride Exhibition
Thank you to TC Freeride, Rickter-RRP, Krash Industries and Blowsion for supporting this exhibition
*This exhibition is only for the exhibition sponsors.

The event will be available via live stream for both Saturday and Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/c/LiveStreaming247/live
Please forward this link to help support this great event.

This year’s event is event has so much more to offer than the 2018 event.

Friday April 5th:
The parking lot/pits will be open from 6:30am to 5:00pm to allow for setup.
*Alcohol is not allowed at Huntington Beach, this includes the parking lot/pit area.

NEW for 2019, we are offering paid racing practice for 2 hours Friday afternoon, $50.00 per rider and you must be entered in the race to practice, the practice will be on the actual track for the weekend racing, where else can you practice in the surf for a race?

Larry Rippenkroger will be on site all day filming for the Hot Water Movie,
only movie personnel are allowed in the water during the filming on Friday.

Pit setup on the beach will be allowed Friday at a set time and it is highly recommended you setup your beach pit Friday,

Ross of RPM Racing will have a time posted when you check into the pits, please check with RPM for beach pit location availability.

Kawasaki Motor Corporation will be on site with (2) Kawasaki Mules to tow your trailers on to the beach if you do not have a ATV or UTV, thank you Aaron Cress and everyone at Kawasaki for offering this great support.

Factory Zero will be debuting the new Factory Beach Trailer in the pits and this trailer will be available in conjunction with Kawasaki for racers that do not have a trailer or beach tote.

RPM Racing is supplying a guard to be on the beach both Friday and Saturday nights to provide security.

Saturday April 6th:
Moto 1 Racing Starts at 10:00am
Freeride Exhibition after race 9 (20 minutes) *This exhibition is only for the exhibition sponsors.
all classes will complete Moto1 before the lunch break
Impros Freeride Round 1 Lunch time
Moto 2 Racing Starts immediately after the freeride finishes
Freeride Exhibition after race 27 (20 minutes) *This exhibition is only for the exhibition sponsors.
all classes will complete Moto 2 before we end the day

Sunday April 7th:
Moto 3 Racing Starts at 10:00am
Freeride Exhibition after race 9 (20 minutes) *This exhibition is only for the exhibition sponsors.
all classes will complete Moto1 before the lunch break
Impros Freeride Semi Finals and Finals Lunch time
Moto 4 Racing Starts immediately after the freeride finishes
Freeride Exhibition after race 27 (20 minutes) *This exhibition is only for the exhibition sponsors.

Awards are scheduled to be 30 minutes after racing ends, location to be announced during the day by RPM Racing.

A final note: Both RPM Racing and Hot Products cannot stress how important this race is and how important we have a good showing and are seen as a professional group of racers. If you want surf racing to continue and possibly grow to be more events, please support this event!!

For all questions, please call or email
Ross – [email protected] or (310) 318-4012
Tom Perry Hot Products [email protected] or 858-453-4454

Fugitive Tries to Flee Australia on Jet Ski

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Ocean Priselac
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A 57-year-old British man with a warrant out for his arrest was seen fleeing Western Australia on a jet-ski loaded with supplies. He was in it for the long haul as he was trying to make a break for Papua New Guinea. The guy was wanted by police for possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and also for possession of stolen property. The man was making a break when someone noticed him leaving the Queensland area.

Law enforcement was notified and officers from three different agencies climbed aboard the Roebuck Bay, a Border Force vessel. They proceeded to chase down the man as he was attempted to outrun them during the high-speed pursuit. He was no match for the officers and they grabbed him less than ten miles from the Papua New Guinea mainland. From there, he was then taken to Thursday Island where he was booked and held by Queensland police.

Australian’s Border Force Commander Jo Crooks said it was a great result for the multi-agency team.

“Anyone who thinks they can either enter or leave Australia through the [Torres Strait] region without detection should think again,” she said.

Torres Strait councillors and community members helped authorities by letting them know the possible route the man would take on his way to the mainland. The unidentified male appeared before the Cairns Magistrate Court and according to court records, he pleaded guilty to both charges.

A brief statement made by a Western Australian (WA) Police spokesman said; “WA Police Force is aware of the arrest made in the Torres Strait by Queensland Police and Commonwealth law enforcement agencies. Based on this development WA Police Force is currently assessing the potential extradition process.”

Spied! Yamaha to Introduce Communications Suite & Infotainment for 2020

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Kevin Shaw
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Sometimes leaks happen from the unlikeliest sources. Over the weekend a reader sent us a very low resolution image pulled from Yamaha’s own online accessory store ShopYamaha.com that supposedly had been posted earlier last week and quickly taken down – but not before some eagle-eyed Yamaha enthusiasts grabbed it first!

We blew it up and tried to sharpen the image in Photoshop, and what we got was what you see above. Clearly it’s an iteration of the FX Cruiser (we think a SVHO because of the large print logo behind the passenger’s foot) in a very catchy metallic blue, a color option not available for 2019 so we’re presuming it’s a 2020 unit.

But what is more striking is what the riders are wearing:

The long riding pants and “float coat” style jackets appear to be new cold weather riding items slated to arrive in next year’s apparel section; but the big items are the open faced helmets! Obviously, helmets aren’t required riding gear – particularly open-faced ones – so that left us scratching our heads.

We asked around to some inside sources who alerted The Watercraft Journal to Yamaha’s plans for opening up its watercraft accessories line in a very big way. The first being the integration of existing Bluetooth driver/passenger communication technology (borrowed from its Star motorcycle line), and an industry-first audio entertainment package!

Little did we know that the existing 7-inch all-color LCD screen is ready to be upgraded into an infotainment console capable running live trip data, linking a smartphone to bring your pre-recorded music with you, or stream Pandora thanks to the onboard USB or Bluetooth wireless connection option.

Through the speakers and microphone integrated into the helmets, Yamaha’s new Communications Suite will put the driver in crystal-clear communication with the passenger as well as through the Bluetooth-connected smart phone, allowing them to make phone calls or select music all via voice command.

Obviously, not everyone will want to ride wearing a helmet, so Yamaha Accessories Division plans on offering a lesser-priced headset-and-microphone package. With this, we’re certain Yamaha will leapfrog the competition in rider-friendly accessories and infotainment!

USCG Imposes New Small Craft Minimum Visibility Requirements

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Kevin Shaw
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It’s no fun when politics start mandating what we can do in our spare time. As per an article published in National Maritime News late last month, officials within the United States Coast Guard petitioned an addendum to its USCG Minimum Requirements for Small Craft and Recreational Vessels (33 CFR 175.102) requiring that all small recreational craft (ie. personal watercraft, jet ski, etc.) be fitted at all times with a “functioning vertical sprayer providing increased visibility, alerting boaters of the vessel’s presence.”

Per the article, this new addendum is scheduled to be activated January 1st, 2020, and is required equipment for all new and “currently operational vehicles.” Although Yamaha WaveRunners are the only units currently sold with such “visibility spouts” – and have been since 1986 – this new requirement will force OE manufacturers Kawasaki and Sea-Doo to quickly develop their own form of the cautionary sprayer spout – although, we’ve heard both companies’ lawyers and the American Watercraft Association are already battling the new law.

The biggest blow will come to the recreational watercraft enthusiasts, who will be forced to retrofit a sprayer to their watercraft or face a fine similar to riding without registration numbers or tags (that is, in the states who choose to enforce the new law) – and fine that averages nationally about $225 per offense. Although many Yamaha owners choose to disconnect their factory visibility spouts, thankfully reconnecting them isn’t too difficult.

All of the current USCG regulations can be found at USCGBoating.org, with 33 CFR 175.102 being added shortly, once finally ratified. For more information, please make sure to read the full article HERE.

[Redacted] Meet Bomber Eyewear Team at Wave Daze

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Kevin Shaw
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[Editor’s note: This article was published under the incorrect understanding that Mark Gomez would be present at Wave Daze. He will not. This is simply advertisement for attendees to visit the Bomber Eyewear booth in the Vendor Area at next month’s event. The original article is left “as is” below.  –Ed.]

There are few superstars in this industry, and those who are, most you don’t really want to meet (trust us on this one). But one who will definitely live up to your expectations is Mark Gomez. One of the world’s most talented freeriders, freestyle athletes and surf racers, Gomez is an incredibly well-rounded racer and competitor, as well as a super cool dude. No really, the guy is 100-percent genuine.

That’s why we’re helping get the word out about the Bomber Eyewear meet-and-greet with Mark Gomez happening at this upcoming Wave Daze happening this coming April 12-14, 2019 at 8th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

The Hydro-Turf ambassador and Bomber Eyewear team rider wrote, “Come out and see me in [Virginia Beach] at the Bomber Eyewear tent! We will be set up at the vendors area by the Quality Inn pool next to the boardwalk, April 12, 13, 14 for Wave Daze 2019! Special event pricing, free giveaways, free gift with purchase!”

Yamaha Announces Factory-Supported Racing Plans For 2019

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Kevin Shaw
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Let’s just be frank; Yamaha has been enjoying a heck of a streak recently. Not only has the aftermarket fully embraced the SVHO powertrain, developing stellar performance parts to eke as much oomph out of the 1.8L as possible, but it’s GP1800 (and now GP1800R) has been an almost unflappable force to contend with. Add to that the new FX platform, and those riding Yamahas are looking to dominate the race winner’s podiums more often than not.

With that, and the news of Sea-Doo’s almost unanimous withdrawl of racer support, and it’s looking like Yamaha will go unchallenged. So wit, Yamaha WaveRunners just released its full roster of factory-supported racers, teams and which events they look to reign supreme over. It’s a veritable who’s who of big name talent, as well as a couple newcomers who we at The Watercraft Journal will be watching closely.

Here’s the original release:
The most successful personal watercraft racing program in the history of the sport announced that it will campaign the 2019 P1 AquaX Tour and IJSBA World Finals with a factory race team headlined by the biggest names in PWC racing.

Leading the Yamaha WaveRunner factory team effort is current Pro Runabout Stock world champion Chris MacClugage and current P1 AquaX Tour champion Eric Francis. MacClugage is a 24-time world and national champion, and Francis is the #1 ranked rider in the world by P1 AquaX, followed by Brian Baldwin and MacClugage.

All racers will compete on the P1 AquaX Tour and depending on conditions will either ride the World champion design of the GP1800R SVHO or the all new platform of the 2019 FX SVHO. The new FX SVHO WaveRunner kicked off the 2019 racing season dominating the Hahn 300 endurance race in February. The Hahn 300 is the longest, most grueling PWC endurance race in the world.

“With the introduction of this new FX model, we’re going to see a lot of racers gravitate to it, just like many of the pros already have,” said Scott Watkins, Yamaha’s WaveRunner product manager. “There’s never been a combination quite like this – of Power with stability, Control and precision handling. It will be exciting to watch everything play out in what is expected to be a Yamaha-dominated starting line, and podium.”

2019 Yamaha WaterCraft Factory Riders:
Broward Motorsports: Eric Francis, Sophie Francis, Chris MacClugage
RIVA Motorsports: Brian Baldwin, Dustin Farthing, Phil Pope
Dean’s Team: Aero Aswar, Aqsa Aswar
Non-Affiliated: Tyler Hill, Eric Lagapalous, Dennis Mack

P1 AquaX Tour Dates:
Apr 13-14, 2019                      Daytona Beach, Fla
May 11, 2019,                         Kissimmee ~ St Cloud, Fla
Jun 15-16, 2019                      St. Pete Beach, Fla
Aug 3-4 2019                           Michigan City, Fla
Sep 7-8, 2019                          Pensacola Beach, Fla
Oct 26-27, 2019                      Ft Lauderdale. Fla

IJSBA World Finals Dates:
October 5-13, 2019     Lake Havasu City, Ariz

Some of The Best Watercraft Races In The World

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Justin L Wilkes
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For true boating and watercraft enthusiasts, from sailors to jet skiers, nothing beats a good competition. Sure, there’s something relaxing about a leisurely day on the water, and more challenging activity can be enjoyable without having to be part of a race. But the ultimate test of handling most any kind of watercraft, save for escaping some kind of dangerous situation (which you obviously don’t strive to get into in the first place), is a race.

Now, for the most part watercraft races aren’t considered to be “major” sports in the traditional sense. They’re not always on television, and they don’t tend to generate too much press. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t out there. In sailing, rowing, jet skiing, and speed boating, there are great races held all over the world. Because they don’t get too much press however, we’re identifying some of the very best ones to tune in for and enjoy.

Daytona AquaCross
If you aren’t familiar with AquaCross (sometimes written AquaX), it is essentially professional jet ski racing, and it’s in the early stages of what appears to be a push for more popularity. Jet skiing is likely to always be a niche sport, most popular on beaches and in similar communities, and among those who happen to be enthusiasts themselves. For 2019, the sport has a packed slate of races and any one of them could wind up being the most special or the most exciting. We’re highlighting April’s Daytona race simply because it’s the first on the circuit, and should be fun launch to a very exciting season of growth.

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Unlike jet skiing, which remains a sort of fringe activity where organized competition is concerned, there are countless high-profile sailing or “yachting” races around the world. Frankly we could have picked several of them and they’d have fit nicely here, but the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is definitely one of the biggest occasions of the bunch. To put it simply, this is a race that starts in Sydney during the Boxing Day holiday and runs over 600 miles southwest toward Hobart, on the island of Tasmania. People gather at both the start and finish points to watch the race, and both occasions are essentially holidays for those involved.

The Boat Race
The Boat Race may seem more tame than any of these in that it’s a college rowing competition. However, it may be a bigger deal than any of the rest of these. It essentially halts the day in London as people flock to the Thames to watch the heated rivalry between Oxford and Cambridge rowing teams. In the days leading up to the competition, the UK’s dedicated bookmaking sites for sports betting tend to have up-to-date odds and sometimes even written analysis about the race. It’s simply more of a spectacle than your average watercraft race, and whether you’re a student, citizen, visitor, bettor, or even viewer from abroad, it’s a thrilling occasion.

Super Boat International World Championships
Super Boat International is probably the most exciting power boat racing series on the planet, and like AquaX, it has a full slate of events. Any one of them can be an absolute joy to watch, because in this case it’s really the power and maneuverability of the boats that’s the most fun to watch. Above all other events though, the world championships in Key West make for the true must-see race. Not only is Key West a gorgeous vacation destination to begin with, but these races involve the best super boat competitors in the world, and the spectators essentially throw a party.

Get Your Exclusive Salt Series Packages At Cycle Springs

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Brice Leckrone
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Purchasing a new watercraft can bring a huge investment in fun and excitement. After spending the money on the unit(s) that you want though, you want to make sure that your investment will last for years to come.

Part of that protection includes performing the proper post-ride or storage care such as flushing, washing, and fogging especially after riding in salt or foul water conditions. Well with the exclusive Salt Series from Cycle Springs Powersports, it’s never been easier.

Cycle Springs is the only dealership to offer these custom upgrades to help you care for and maintain your watercraft. Whether you are looking for some external engine protection or some peace-of-mind that your internal engine vitals are protected, Cycle Springs has the custom packages you are looking for.

Their industry exclusive external engine protection system utilizes a pressurized port rail system to automatically clean and lubricate critical engine bay components. According to Cycle Springs, the mid-pressure rail system with customized spray heads is used to coat, rinse, lubricate, and protect all engine bay components from condensation, humidity, and saltwater exposure.

In addition, there is an easy access port and refillable cartridge which allows you to save money, time, and to increase the longevity of your vessel.

If you are looking for a little more protection for your engine internals, you might want to consider adding their specialty-designed internal engine protection system. Utilizing a professionally installed fogging port, it allows a quick and easy fogging lubrication for watercraft storage and saltwater usage.

The exclusive fogging system gives protection for the engine’s cylinder walls, valves, and pistons and helps protect against corrosion from harsh riding environments.

In addition to these exclusive Cycle Springs-only packages, they can also install custom designed and manufactured Cycle Springs pop-up cleats for easy tie off during docking.

The stainless steel cleats mount flush for a clean fit and great look. They allow a quick tie off for secure docking and protection of your watercraft.

Not only can you get these unique protection systems installed on your watercraft at Cycle Springs, but they also offer some cool comfort systems such as the personal misting system and additional storage systems for select watercraft.

The misting system is a nice touch on especially hot days. It features flush mounted spray nozzles that activate a cooling mist for the rider at the press of a button.

Whether it’s a little extra protection or comfort you are looking for on your new watercraft, each of these exclusive Salt Series systems from Cycle Springs Powersports will add that extra edge. For more information about the Salt Series or any other products, you can check out the technologies page at Cycle Springs.

Video: Bopenski Kickback Chair in Action

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Ocean Priselac
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If you’ve never had ‘chair envy’, you will after watching this Bopenski Kickback Chair video. We know that we often rave about this chair and with good reason. It’s just so nice to use a chair with a back after spending some time crouched on a PWC.

Give your back a break and chill out in a Bopenski Kickback Chair. It is built specifically for PWC and made to stay put while you take in a sunset on the back of your ski.

This clip gives us one more reason to carry a Bopenski Kickback Chair. Love. The Bopenski video features a group of several couples cruising a lake on their PWC.

They are having a blast! It’s a nice sunny day and it’s they’re riding without any cares in the world and they’re happy to be together. It’s a day we all want, no work, no stress, just a nice ride on the water spending time with someone special.

When the group stops to take breaks, the guys quickly set up the Bopenski chairs on the backs of the skis so the girls can sit and relax. Soon they were were just chilling on the water with no worries. It was a beautiful day. When the group hit the skis again, the chairs were broken down as fast as they were set up and everyone was off and again riding. It seemed like an endless summer of love.

Although the Bopenski short has no sound, it’s easy to get the gist of the advertisement. It’s telling us to enjoy our time on the water with someone we are really into and that we can literally kick back in a chair without leaving the scene.

The Bopenski Kickback Chair is built to last and withstand most anything you can throw at it. It doesn’t require tools and will only set you back $219 and Bopenski is now including free shipping in the continental USA.

Purchase a Bopenski Kickback Chair for your next PWC adventure. You’ll be stoked and so will your significant other.

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Gallery: Westside Powersports’ 2000 Sea-Doo GTX LRV Restoration

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Kevin Shaw
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You gotta hand it to Sea-Doo sometimes. For a major manufacturer to go out on a limb and produce a vehicle that go totally against the grain is an incredibly bold tactic; and while fortune favors the brave, not every swing at bat results in a homerun. A great example of this is the short-lived LRV platform.

Somewhat based on the Sea-Doo GTX DI, the LRV was a massively enlarged runabout capable of seating four adults; this was done by elongating the factory 130.4-inch hull to a whopping 155.6-inches, as well as expanding to 61.5-inches in width over the previous 48.1. This ballooned the craft from its comparable 705-pound form to 960-pounds.

Powered by a 130-horsepower 951cc 2-stroke Rotax Orbital DI, the LRV really didn’t have enough oomph to wow your additional 3 passengers; but the enlarged 25-gallon fuel cell did help keep the party going. Although forgotten by many, this particular LRV was recently resurrected by Westside Powersports for their winter project. Here’s the original post’s description:

Winter build all done!!! 2000 GTX LRV 951cc carb Bought with motor that knocked so I pulled out old power plant and pump system. Work performed: Put in low hour mint 951cc motor Updated with brass pump not plastic New OEM wear ring with AMSoil marine gear oil Full OEM rebuilt carbs Replaced fuel lines with coast guard approve line Oil tank replaced with 96 seamless tank New fuel float in fuel baffle.

 

Custom work: Custom marine mats with Westside Powersports logo Custom one off Hydro-Turf seat big thanks to them and great workmanship the diamonds are perfectly aligned. Also big shout out to advanced custom canvas for seat installation here in the lake of the Ozarks. Custom reg numbers Yes this LRV is for sale for the right price I will be taking out on the water as soon as lake levels come up and water temp isn’t below 40deg.

This would be a perfect PWC to put on the back of you yacht as a puddle jumper boat. Rated for three riders but, can handle 5 passengers at no wake. Tons of storage front back and coolers under the seat. Plus still small glove box for wallet and cell phone. Will put specs in the pictures.

If you have any questions please pm, call, or email me [email protected] 8133639074 Westside Powersports. Com Asking with trailer $8950 Thanks!

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