One of the best parts of one of the best events – the Moto Surf racing held at the annual Blowsion Surf Slam – is in trouble, folks. Due to the cost, stress and trouble required to not only set up a challenging course, to keep the pounding surf from carrying the buoys away, and to staff it with course marshals and safety crews, Blowsion is asking that all those interested in participating please sign up by August 28th.

Very few promoters these days continue the tradition of hosting Moto Surf racing because of the many variables needed to police (as listed above). Although some of the most exciting racing to ever be seen, and the stuff “Throwback Thursdays” are made of, there just aren’t many racers bold enough to test their mettle in the brutal waves of Pacific City, Oregon. At least, we hope we’re wrong.

So again, just to offset their costs, a minimum of 20 entries are required (be them Pro, Amateur, etc.). Blowsion always ponies up for some stellar awards and even the staff at Liquid Militia will pony up some nice cash for the winners. Are you a racer living on the Pacific Coast? Good. You need to be there. Are you a freerider already planning on attending? Pull up your big boy pants and join the fun.

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Here’s the original announcement as published on Blowsion’s website:

Important Note: We will be cancelling Moto Surf Racing this year if we do not have 20 registered racers by August 28th so please pre-register. Entry fee is $135.00. This entry fee will not be billed at the time of registering. You will need a valid credit card to register, however we will not be processing any charges. On this September 1st, 2015 we will confirm and announce if we have met the minimum rider registration to hold full closed course Moto Surf Races.

The Moto Surf competition is open to all interested entrants. Amateur and Pro racers are welcome to register and enter the qualifying and competition. Show us your stuff! Please use this link to enter and pay for your registration for competing in the IJSBA Moto Surf Racing Invitational. There are three classes available (Pro Ski, Amateur Ski and Pro Am Runabout). Pre-registration must be received before 5pm August 28th to be eligible. Their is onsite registration available for an additional fee,

If Surf Slam Moto Surf racing is confirmed at that time (see above note), your registration fee will be processed and you will receive an email with a PDF copy that you must print and retain. This is your proof of entry certificate for the competition so please bring with you to the event.

To race at the Blowsion Surf Slam Moto Surf Invitational you must be an IJSBA member (IJSBA Membership Link). The fee for this is $45.00 (available to purchase below during checkout). You must present your IJSBA membership card at the event before being allowed to compete. This membership card is good for one year and will allow you event access at any IJSBA sanctioned competitions.

For those riders and racers wanting to test the water and see what Moto Surf riding and racing is all about before jumping in to a full race moto we will again be offering monitored practice and training sessions on the left and right turn buoy race course. For more information and registration details please visit HERE.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about registering for the competition. And don’t forget to enter your shirt size below so we can arrange delivery of your event competitor shirt at no charge. Thank you!

Although 2-and-3 seater personal watercraft runabouts have been around since the late 1980s, adding a rescue sled for watercraft rescue is a fairly new concept. Because PWC are mostly used for recreational use around lakes, rivers and oceans, and manufacturers have expanded the original recreational use of PWC to include racing and towing for water sports (such as wakeboarding, wakeskating, tubing), tow rescue and tow surf by use of a tow board is something that is only a decade or two old (although big surf pioneer Randy Laine was doing it waaay earlier, but that’s a whole other story).

Through the use of a tow board, PWCs have gained additional traction with big game fishing and scuba diving/divers, in addition to dive rescue and reef exploration. Rescue sleds, such as those from High Surf Accessories (HSA), have opened up personal watercraft to a whole new world of use. In terms of swiftwater rescue, HSA states, “There is no such thing as too much power, just too much throttle. In fact, high horsepower makes navigation in a water current safer for all involved. ‘Slow is pro’ in swift water navigation especially with an attached tow board, and the ability to cautiously navigate fast currents, large waves and difficult gradients is paramount.

“The RWC’s low draft means less underwater obstruction contact and the ability to operate at lower water levels than outboard engines without decreasing performance. Obstructions become more difficult to identify during downstream navigation, and operators in the standard PWC standing position can identify obstructions easier and earlier than other watercraft. The combination of low draft and no exposed prop also allows PWC to maneuver closer to obstructions for search or rescue operations.”

Coinciding with the IJSBA World Finals in Lake Havasu, AZ, BRP will be hosting their fifth annual Sea-Doo Ultimate Owner’s Ride. The ride will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2015 and will go from 8am until 2pm (PST). Any and all Sea-Doo watercraft riders are welcome to join the BRP event staff for a day of fun on the water.

The trip will begin in Lake Havasu, AZ and will go up the Colorado River through scenic Topock Gorge, then to Pirate Cove Resort in Tobock, CA. This is definitely a trip to add to the bucket list if you are a Sea-Doo enthusiast. You will have a great time riding and meeting new friends who are just as passionate about Sea-Doo as you are.

What all is included with signing up for this exclusive event? Besides winding through miles of scenic trails, you will get a first hand look at some of the 2016 Sea-Doo models, enjoy a delicious lunch at Pirate Cove Resort on BRP, and you will also have the chance to win some of the coolest riding gear Sea-Doo has to offer.

Many will remember that The Watercraft Journal was exclusively allowed to join the fun at last year’s event, and even provided an awesome recap and photo gallery. With all the buzz surrounding next year’s batch of high performance units, it’s sure to be one of the most exciting Ultimate Owner’s Rides in years.

Registration is open now, so go ahead and get signed up! You can find more info on the Sea-Doo Facebook page under the “events” tab. Sign up is $10, and all proceeds will go to the Junior Star PWC racing program, which helps up and coming racers get their racing careers started at an early age. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

It’s always a good Monday when you’ve got new advertisers to announce! With August half way through, all of us at The Watercraft Journal are very excited to welcome aftermarket parts retailer PWC Muscle to our ever-growing family of advertisers. Offering customers the “absolute best price with uncompromising customer service,” the online performance outlet parallels The Watercraft Journal‘s own goals of providing enthusiasts the utmost in useful, informative and entertaining content – through it’s own series of YouTube videos and “how to” technical articles!

Moreover, PWC Muscle excels at customer satisfaction, through Live Chat, Twitter, Facebook, their toll-free number, and incredibly fast email communication. And if you somehow can’t get a hold of the PWC Muscle crew for advice, the company maintains two online communities: SeaDooForum.com and PWCExtreme.com where you can ask questions, network and connect with other riders. As PWC Muscle swears, “we are there for you so you can keep having fun, and you can get a hold of us when you need it.”

Originally, SeaDooForum.com was created in 2006 in Tampa, FL., with SeaDooWarehouse.com – their OEM parts store – starting two years later. In 2010, PWC Muscle was created to support the demands of the forum members. And since 2012, PWC Muscle has proudly sponsored racers who’ve competed in AquaX, Hydrocross, and the IJSBA World Finals. PWC Muscle carries a wide variety of performance and recreational products from Hydro-Turf traction mats, Jettribe riding gear, apparel, tools and more, not to mention a comprehensive Supercharger Rebuild Service that keeps hundreds of Sea-Doo’s running each year!

While we at The Watercraft Journal are proud to announce PWC Muscle as our newest advertiser, PWC Muscle has two announcements of their own: First, PWC Muscle is offering FREE shipping and no sales tax on orders over $200, and if that wasn’t enough, now as one of the few dealers for V-Tech in the United States, PWC Muscle now offers high performance tunes for your PWC, including the Sea-Doo Spark!