Amber Wyatt, the host of Boys Toys caught up with JetX Powersports team rider, Jay Edworthy. The two met on a beach in Forth Lauderdale, FL. and discussed what makes a good AquaX racer. Edworthy was more than happy to offer his insights into racing. He talked about the importance of assessing the conditions on the water. A racer must be able to adapt to whatever the water delivers on race day. Aggressive riding is another factor to consider. Some riders prefer to ride harder than others. Edworthy makes it clear that all riders are different and tailor their riding to suit their style. Endurance is one of the most important aspects of competing on the AquaX circuit.

Competitors have to train hard in order for their bodies to meet the demands of racing. If you aren’t fit, you’re gonna quit. He proceeds to discuss how fast some of the boats move in the Pro Class. He says they’re capable of reaching speeds upwards of 80mph, sometimes more. Many racers like a boat that’s loose and forgiving. There’s less opportunity to catch an edge when sliding into a turn. No one wants their machine going one way while their body is going another. You can catch the short clip of the interview with JetX Powersports Rider, Jay Edworthy, here.

Be sure to learn more about Canada’s JetX Powersports and all of its services. The website contains a wealth of information about their JetX Racing Team and all things PWC!

Are you ready for another adrenaline filled season of HydroDrag racing? If not, get ready, because the 2018 season is coming in like lightning! MVP Production announced the 2018 Hydr0-Turf Hydrodrag racing dates and the one on one jet ski racing kicks off June 9th in Wooton Park, located in Tavares, FL.

Hydro-Turf is stoked to present the confirmed events. Be sure to thank them for stepping up and ensuring that drag racing continues for another season. Visit Surf and Turf Promotions for entry forms and other information pertaining to HydroDrag racing.

The racing begins with the Summer Nationals, which take place June 9 and 10 in Tavares, FL The HydroDrag Fall Nationals are scheduled August 25-26. This event also takes place in Tavares, FL. Another event, yet to be determined, will occur in Lakeland, FL September 29-30. The competitors return to Tavares November 3-4 for The HydroDrag World Finals.

The competition is fierce during these events. It’s fast and unforgiving. Watercraft enthusiasts are amped to compete and witness the fastest racer. It comes down to competing on a fast water track against only one other rider. This makes for an exciting event from start to finish. Anything can happen. It’s all about the fastest ski and the rider with the greatest control at top speeds.

The races consist of Box Stock, Pro Stock, Spec Class, Super Stock Class, and Unlimited. A winner will be announced in each class. Be sure to check out the HydroDrag rules to decide which level you prefer or qualify to race. Prepare for a blistering run!

In need of a fresh pair of quality polarized sunglasses? Well look no further than Abaco sunglasses because they have a sweet deal going on right now.

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With so many options to do some good deeds for others or yourself, everyone’s a winner. Your friend or family member gets a new pair of awesome Abaco sunglasses, and somebody gets some well-deserved cash. What could be better!

Jet Ski Safari Split is a cool little spot to rent a jet ski or take a guided tour. Split is the second largest city of Croatia and lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. The climate is hot and dry during the summer months with occasionally cold wet winters. During the summer, the area has a Mediterranean type feel even somewhat subtropical. The location sounds perfect for spending an afternoon exploring the clear waters along the peninsula on a personal watercraft.

The Jet Ski Safari trip includes a 70 minute ski drive, 40 minutes of swimming and snorkeling, fuel, safety equipment, and a professional guide. A stop at the beautiful island of Ciovo is also included in this scenic trip.

Ciovo Island is located in the central Dalmatian archipelago and convenient to Split Airport, making it the perfect base for the traveler. The island is only 29 sq. kms and has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The ancient island is home to the Croatian Maritime Museum, which sounds like a cool place to immerse yourself into the sea faring history of the area.

Taking a tour on a personal watercraft is the perfect way to see a piece of Croatia because riding a jet ski makes it easy to get into hard to reach areas and you’ll observe more than the ordinary tourist. The island of Ciovo is notorious for its great squid fishing and a squid fishing festival takes place every year. That’s something you don’t often hear. Check out the Jet Ski Safari website to learn more about this particular Croatian journey by jet ski. They also have a Facebook page with even more information and stunning pictures.

We have already announced the details for Jet Jam Racing rounds 3-4 and now we are proud to say that Hydro-Turf is the full Title Sponsor for the 2018 Jet Jam Racing series.

Rounds 1 and 2 will be held March 31 through April 1 and as with rounds 3 and 4, all rounds will be held at Rotary Beach located in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

The events schedule will begin Friday morning with pits open starting 7:00 am. There will be registration and a tech inspection to ensure all racers are in compliance. Practice sessions will be determined at a later date.

Racers will also have a chance to register Saturday and racing will take place after a 9:00 am riders meeting. A similar schedule outline will take place Sunday and awards ceremonies are scheduled 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Riders won’t want to miss this one as the $2000 purse is continuously growing and with many other vendor prizes at stake, it should make for some very interesting race sessions. Spectators are sure to have a blast as well due to free entry and numerous vendors, food options, and dealer demo ride offerings.

Race Site Information:
Address: Rotary Beach & Park 1400 S Smoketree Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Hotel Information: Quality Inn & Suites 271 Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Camping: Reserved overnight parking for those on Jet Jam’s List.

On February 7th, The Watercraft Journal published an article concerning a woman who was transported to a hospital after a jet ski crash in Borneo. Very few details were available during the time of writing. Little did we know, the woman was a popular 14-year-old stand up jet ski racer, Nurul Hannahdean Baharuddin. She was competing in the final round of the Brunei Jet Sports Association (BJSA) Enduro Jet Ski Challenge. The event was held on February 4th at the Serasa Water Sports Complex in Borneo.

A source who wished to remain anonymous provided details that we were unaware of at the time of writing the initial article. The person let us know that the event followed the strict protocol set forth by UIM. It also adhered to the IJSBA’s racing guidelines including the mandatory presence of rescue personnel. All of the competitors were required to wear the appropriate safety gear and all were in compliance with the rule.

According to our source, a freak accident took place on the water. Hannah suffered life threatening injuries when she and a fellow competitor crashed. Bahar was immediately pulled from the water and rushed to the hospital by local paramedics who were on scene. Bahar remained in the hospital until taken off life support February 11th.

She hailed from a long line of jet ski racers who are a respected part of the regional PWC scene. Hannah was sponsored by VictoryAthletes Brand. A company representative shared sincere condolences on their Instagram account. She was also a member of the Dean’s Racing Team and raced in the 2016 Kings Cup held in Thailand. #hannah53 will be missed by many. We at the Watercraft Journal send our deepest condolences to Hannah’s family.

Hydro-Turf is proud to announce its return once again as the title sponsor for 2018 at the Hydro-Turf Surf and Turf series as well as the Hydro-Turf Hydro Drag series.

This comes as no surprise as Hydro-Turf has been a reliable sponsor for these super-successful racing series for many years. As evidenced by some of last year’s record-breaking events, this year should also provide its fair share of excitement.

While we are on the topic of Hydro-Turf, now might not be a bad time to take a look at some of their awesome products especially considering that spring time is right around the corner.

Need a perfect-fitting traction mat or seat cover for your personal watercraft or other marine application? You will surely be able to find some excellent quality products to make your prized craft look like new. How about some accessories or some cool apparel? Yup, they’ve got that too.

Be sure to check back often for official schedule and postings for all of the 2018 Hydro-Turf Surf and Turf and Hydro Drag racing series.

As Yamaha gears up for boating season, they are proud to be celebrating fifty years in the marine environment. They are proud to say “Yamaha has been on the forefront of the boating industry for the past fifty years. We continue working to produce some of the most advanced technology on the water today.”

Some of this technology includes Yamaha’s exclusive “RIDE” handling technology which gives an intuitive dual throttle handlebar approach to riding your Yamaha Waverunner.

Utilizing the right throttle for forward motion and the left throttle for reverse or braking action, this makes riding and maneuvering effortless. For more information or to view the system in action, visit Yamaha Waverunners.

Additional featured technology includes Yamaha’s precision crafted hull designs. Their new line of EX-series Waverunners are made from marine-grade fiberglass, making them more durable, less susceptible to damage, and more lightweight for better performance.

Furthermore, Yamaha marine products are engineered for a lifetime. As Yamaha points out, “Yamaha marine engines are designed and built to withstand the rigors of everyday use in tough marine environments. Our meticulous quality control requirements set the standards for the entire industry.”

So join in on Yamaha’s celebration of fifty years of marine heritage and head over to your local dealer to check out these amazing products.

We grabbed some awesome news February 6th from the Aquabike website. Six rounds for the 2018 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship are confirmed. It all starts in Portugal with the Endurance Championship Grand Prix. The dates are set for March 30th-April 1st.

Southern Italy is next in line with back to back events taking place in the beautiful region of Apulia. Gallipoli is the first stop and then the competitors are off to Vieste, located in the Province of Foggia. The two rounds will take place May 25th-27th and June 1st-3rd.

In September the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) makes its way back to the Far East and into the People’s Republic of China. This is the second time an event has taken place place in Shanghai and a first for Nansha. We’re eager to see how it goes. China is booming!

Rounding out the schedule are two races in the United Emerites. The races go down in Dubai from November 15th-17th and move on to the finish the tour in Sharja in December. Sharja has been the last stop for three years in a row and is a cool location to finish the Aquabike season.

Check out the Aquabike site for updated information concerning Circuit and Offshore events. At this time, a few dates and locations for those two series are unconfirmed. We’ll fill you in as soon as we receive the information.

We look forward to writing about another season of the Aquabike World Championship. It is one of the most hard-core, challenging, and entertaining sports that takes place on the water. This tour is where one of the biggest gauntlets is thrown down! Are you ready?