With the 2024 SBT WGP-1 World Finals drawing to a close this past Sunday, Oct. 13, results were held as pending until a thorough review of times, penalties and race reviews was completed. However, final results have now been released, with IJSBA World Champions named for each class, including Belgium’s Quinten Bossche as Pro Ski GP Champion, Cambodia’s Saly Ou Moeut taking the Pro Sport GP Championship, Nolan Jukish securing the pro freestyle championship, ranked just ahead of his brother Gabe Jukish.
In Pro Runabout GP, Kuwait’s Mohammed Burbayea secured the championship while Jaiden Ruis of Lake Havasu City is Junior Ski 10-12 Lites World Champion, Sophie Benson is World Champion in Jr Ski Lites 13-15, and Mike Klippenstein secured the Championship in Grandmaster Ski Stock.
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Reese Giese walked away with the Championship in Pro Am Women’s Ski Stock and the Championship in Pro Am Women’s Ski Modified.
River Varner of Lake Havasu City took the Ski Slalom Championship and Kashe Crawford is World Champion in Junior Slalom and Junior Ski 10-12 Four Stroke Lites.
In Pro Am Runabout, the Championship was taken by Jean Bruno Pastorello, and Cash McClure of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee is the Junior Ski 10-12 Stock World Champion. Revin Harris is the 2024 Sport Spec World Champion.
Also, IJSBA has released the following announcement regarding the 2025 World Finals:
IJSBA is altering competitors that the 44th annual World Finals event will take place October 4-12, 2025. Crazy Horse Campgrounds in Lake Havasu City has been reserved and IJSBA hopes to give final confirmation of this location and venue shortly. Competition will begin October 6 and October 13 will be held as an emergency overflow day.
Whether you’re looking ahead and starting early on your Christmas shopping, or you’re in the market for a new fit for yourself, look no further than Sea-Doo’s 2025 Sportswear collection.
Recently released, the collection is designed to cater to both the adventure seeker and those searching for more relaxation, and Sea-Doo sportswear and accessories offer quality, style and comfort.
Browse through the new arrivals at the Sea-Doo website and choose from a stylish selection of rashguards (like these long-sleeve men’s and women’s rashguards for $44.99), caps like the Unisex Light 5 Panel Floatable Cap for $29.99, fleeces that are sure to become your favorites, such as the Women’s Fleece Overshirt and Men’s Half-Zip Fleece Pullover, each for $74.99, and more to keep you protected from the elements. With fashionable and functional styles, the new collection has you covered for your days on the water, and with everything from quick-dry ponchos for kids and adults, to reversible bucket hats, the 2025 Sea-Doo collection is full of novelties as well as core basics.
Check out the collection highlight reel and be sure to share!
If you split the PWC world into two general categories – the race world and the rec ride world – it would, at least at first glance, seem that racers have it easier in one category – that of knowing exactly where they’re going and how to get there (although, after shooting numerous amusing Abbot-and-Costello-worthy race starts, I can confirm that race-course navigation is Not as easy as would seem!).
But for recreational riders, the horizons are endless, both in terms of “where should I go?” and occasionally, “where the heck am I?.”
Luckily, Sea-Doo has you covered, in both cases, with the BRP Go App. Essentially a GPS system on steroids, the BRP Go App is a navigation and mapping app for powersports vehicles that helps users plan and track their rides, and with the newest BRP Go features, including the ability to download map areas in advance for offline riding, and double-checking that the app’s key features are functional in spots without cellular service, you can access GPS navigation when you need it most, with plenty of additional ride-enhancing features to suit the Sea-Doo Lifestyle.
The BRP GO! app can be used on the 7.8″ wide LCD color display and the 10.25″ touchscreen display available on select Sea-Doo models. BRP Go provides turn-by-turn guidance on official sled trails for Ski-Doo models, provides access to more than 235 miles of official snowmobile trails for Lynx models, and Can-Am Off-Road capabilities provides turn-by-turn navigation and ride tracking for ATVs and SxS.
BRP GO! – which supports devices with Apple iOS 16+ or Android 10+ operating systems – is available free of charge on both Google Play and the Apple App Store.
For your on-water adventures, BRP Go allows you to search thousands of official points of interest — marinas, boat ramps, restaurants, lodging, BRP dealers and more — and instantly load them up on your dash display. Then you can plan excursions and create your own itinerary with guided navigation from point A to B with distance indications between your waypoints. You can also manually enter as many waypoints as you want.
For water navigation, a map layer is offered for free. A paid annual subscription is offered to have access to two additional Navionics™ charts layers – nautical charts that let you locate navigation aids (such as buoys and lighthouses) & nearby marine services, study safety depth contours & port plans; and SonarChart™, which allows you to discover what lies underneath in detail with the precise bottom contours of an HD bathymetric map, perfect for better locating shallow waters and identifying fishing areas. Additionally, all the features of BRP GO! such as trip recording, route planning, real-time friend tracking and offline riding all work with these nautical chart layers.
To track your ride, simply hit the “RECORD RIDE” button and point your watercraft wherever your inner adventurer takes you. The App will track the path of a ride, creating a breadcrumb trail that follows your path so you can see where you’ve been and how to get back, and also provides information such as distance traveled and time since departure. Your rides save automatically in the app so you can access route and ride statistics at any time.Tracks the path of a ride and provides information such as distance traveled and time since departure
You can also invite friends to join your rides and share your itineraries with them, and with active cell connection, you can locate friends in real time on the map while you’re riding.
BRP Go is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, German, Italian, Japanese and Dutch.
You can check out an overview of the Sea-Doo BRP Go App by watching the promo video, as well as find step-by-step instructions for utilizing the main features of the App by watching Sea-Doo’s Plan A Ride, Group Ride, Ride Record and Custom Points of Interest tutorial videos online.
For those who know, the annual Greenhulk.net Mudbug PWC Rally has undergone some changes since its first happening 19 years ago. What began as a heads-up drag race hidden deep within the trails and canals of Morgan City, Louisiana’s bayou; the rowdy and somewhat questionable racing format eventually ground to a halt as the blistering speeds of these heavily-modified machines continued to increase.
From there, newcomers found the naturally-cut trails through the cypress trees an ideal – and frankly, totally unique – setting for explorative day rides and cruising. Although a considerable change from its high octane early years, the Mudbug evolved into a free-for-all, loose-knit weekend of scattered groups careening through the swamps, crisscrossing the various lakes, and otherwise, bombing the heck out of St. Mary Parish.
Over the years, the Mudbug sprouted two more additional events. The main event has been and will always be held the second week of June; but an earlier “Spring Mudbug” in April and “Fall Mudbug” in October offered attendees lower body counts, and in many cases, far, far more favorable weather conditions.
Personally, my schedule made attending in June a nail-biting “Sophie’s Choice”, so Fall became far more doable. Plus, temperatures in Fall were 10-to-15 degrees cooler (we’re talking the low-to-mid 80s) with far less insects swarming about. Plus, the gators preferred to layout on the muddy banks instead of floating in the water, making swimming and lazing about a little less nerve-racking.
I’ve been attending Mudbug for 9 years thus far, and always bringing one or more of my kids with me. While not what you might call a “family venue” I always wanted my girls to be comfortable with high performance machines and the thrill of racing through these locations. As a kid who grew up on the other side of the country, whose dad regularly took him to Glamis, California, the Mudbug is the closest I can get my kids to experience things like Oldsmobile Hill, climbing up China Wall or shooting the whoops.
Unfortunately, my public endorsement of the Fall Mudbug over the “big event” in June had some unexpected consequences. This past Fall event welcomed not only far, far more attendees than any fall rally ever before, but it even eclipsed this year’s June event. Rough estimates counted over 100 skis with close to 150 people on the water.
This might not sound like a big deal to those who’ve seen the mob-like numbers of some Florida events, but compared to previous numbers of 30 or 40 attendees, 150 bodies is both record-breaking and a little unmanageable. Add to that the recent passing of the torch of managing the event from father Jerry Gaddis to son, Greg Gaddis, the Mudbug had officially crossed into entirely new territory.
Thankfully, Greg had made preparations. First, the date was moved up a couple of weeks from the first weekend in October to the second-to-last weekend in September. Official riding shirts were printed with a creative new logo. Scheduled rides with designated routes were officially announced and posted on Greenhulk’s social media and forum pages. Both The Watercraft Journal and ProRider Magazine had done its job of banging the war drums. Everything pretty much led up to this weekend.
I traveled down from Nashville, Tennessee with a 2024 Kawasaki Ultra 310LX-S JetSki equipped with my personal auxiliary fuel system hooked up. I was assured that the added 13-gallons wouldn’t be necessary as the day’s longest route would come in under 75 miles, but considering how thirsty the Ultra tends to be and how rarely I practice “conservative throttle control” I erred on the side of caution on this one.
My 10-year-old daughter rode shotgun with me this year. Amazingly, she’s proven to be one of my most daring; willing to hang on at full throttle racing across white-capped, wind blown lakes, and shrieking through the bayou at full speed. The big Kawasaki had plenty of room, rode incredibly comfortably, and never once felt tippy or imbalanced with the passenger and added weight of the fuel tank on the transom.
Although the Kawasaki is certainly not the fastest full-sized runabout out of the box, it does carry a considerable presence and stood out among a sea of Yamahas and Sea-Doos. We never did see above 66mph on the speedometer this weekend, and to be frank, this year’s loaner unit from Kawasaki has been one of the most sluggish we’ve had to test, but it still did what Kawasakis do best and that’s slice its way through chop.
One major critique is one that is both easily fixable through a single line of code in the ECU and inexplicably allowed to even reach production units: and that is the agonizingly slow response time of the KSRD – what they like to call “Kawasaki’s Smart Reverse & Decelerator.” Sadly, it’s anything but smart. In fact, it’s defiantly dumb. The ECU’s sluggish inability to toggle between Forward, Neutral and Reverse is much more than just frustrating, but potentially dangerous.
OK, OK, I’m the first to say “if you need a brake to ride a jet ski, you’re already in trouble” but we’re well beyond asking people to arrive at the dock with any sort of riding ability. Rather, we’re telling folks “Hey, don’t worry! This ski has a brake!” and setting them on their way. Well, when the brake takes 3-to-5 seconds just to engage the reverse bucket, and only does so with a restricted amount of thrust, you’ve got yourself a problem.
Aftermarket leader, RIVA Racing and other tuners have found this line item in the code and have tweaked it to switch gears multitudes faster. Why it comes from the factory so stinkin’ slow is baffling. You’re going to tell me nobody thought this wasn’t acceptable but ME? C’mon. But I digress…
Unlike previous years, I didn’t plop Greg on a second ski for us to conduct a comparison. Rather, Greg opted to ride his bonkers 90-plus-mile per hour Yamaha GP1800R SVHO on Friday. He had no qualms with showing off the power this wild Stage 3 WaveRunner had; particularly as we raced across a very choppy and wild-blown Lake Verret that afternoon.
Without a readable pattern and rapidly dynamic breaks, even the big Kawasaki struggled to cut a straight path through the whitecaps. Greg had pulled far ahead of us on the Ultra, but the rest of the group were several hundred feet behind me and my 10-year-old daughter.
As we stopped to regather the group, a few came up to check on us. My daughter would flash a smile with a thumbs up, much to their surprise. Everybody wants to dump on the Ultra until the conditions turn sour. I’ve encountered a lot more chop than I have glass in my years, and having the right ski to traverse those waters has always been the secret to my success.
Waiting a good while for the rest of the group to regather, we raced back up the trails and canals to Doiron’s Landing and quickly packed up for the evening. A few continued their ride, wanting to rack up more than the day’s 74-miles, which was fine – but for me and our group, we were happy to call it a day.
Saturday went a bit differently. Launching on the levee side of Doiron’s, we collected our biggest group to date – over 70 of us. This lead to some pretty unfavorable conditions, meaning slow traversing through otherwise really fun trails, a few more added stops to make sure we hadn’t lost anyone, and frankly, much more babysitting of less enthusiastic riders than most of us would like.
What is the most appealing aspect of Mudbug – at least in my book – is pinning the throttle through some of the most challenging natural race courses on earth. Being forced to sluice through these trails at 20 miles per hour because of several less skilled, meandering riders is torturous.
Moreover, word had come through that several dozen riders had missed one or two key turns in our path causing them to get lost. This is only possible because these individuals were riding too dang slow to keep up with the rest of the group. Sorry to be so pointed about it, but if you get lost it’s because you were going too damn slow.
While we waited for the remaining riders to catch up, many pulled up on the shady banks of the river, reapplied some sunscreen, cracked open some cold drinks and began to socialize. What started as a quick stop drew into two hours of waiting.
Finally, the last bit of the stragglers rolled in, allowing us to break up camp and continue riding. Greg had planned for a bit of a gathering at the sandbar on the Atchafalaya River, where his brother Alex was preparing jambalaya for everyone. Driving his newly restored bright blue metal flake bass boat, Greg led a group the shorter route to the beach where others were already waiting to be fed.
Lee Beirhorst, who had led most of yesterday’s ride and Saturday morning’s group, led a smaller group of us through some more technical trails, allowing a few of us to romp on the throttle. The route was a load of fun and scratched our itch for some more spirited riding, but as we rolled up to the sandbar, that would pretty much be the end of it.
High winds kept the flames from cooking the food in a timely manner. The big group became increasingly more bored, many started dipping deeper into their coolers (if you catch my drift) and caution became increasingly less of a priority.
A couple of close calls during some heads up drag racing was all that I needed to make the executive decision to wrap up today’s riding. Sure we were disappointed to not take in the whole day, but nobody was interested in breaking away and riding more trails, most of us were sunburned and hungry, and with the oversized crowd (many of whom exhibited less than questionable riding abilities), I knew somebody would’ve ended up in an emergency room.
With that, we packed up our ski and followed the channel markers around Flat Lake and back to the launch. Most folks were more than happy to get in some quality time socializing and catching up with friends. Others geared a little more like me, were hoping to get in a few more hours of riding. But that’s OK. The Mudbug offers a little bit of everything for everyone.
I certainly may be biased, but I doubt there is any better combination in the world than that of high adrenaline and good music. When I think of carving down a mountain on my skis, I only want to imagine it paired with some driving techno or house music filling in the space around me. When I think of the best nights celebrating with my friends, after weddings or birthdays or whatever it may be, the delight is always matched by the bouncing reggaeton or pop that drive the energy in the room. And, of course, when I think of the best moments I’ve had out on the water, there’s always been some upbeat country music holding it all together.
That’s why I found myself genuinely excited when I saw the latest RIVA Racing / Wet Sounds collaboration product, an audio system product designed for Yamaha PWC promising “world-class highs & mids along with awesome bass performance.” It’s one more exciting project in RIVA’s catalog, which boasts the “Largest Selection of PWC Performance Parts in the World!”
Available in March, 2025, The RIVA/Wet Sounds Yamaha 2022+ FX Audio System will bring powerful, high-quality sound to your personal watercraft with easy installation. Equipped with a 400-watt amplifier integrated into the speaker pods, this system is designed to deliver clean, full-range audio with increased volume. Its 8” marine-grade coaxial speakers, featuring 1” dome tweeters, provide fantastic sound quality. Plus, the system is saltwater-rated and made with corrosion and UV-resistant materials to withstand marine environments.
For Yamaha FX models from 2022 onward, installation is plug-and-play, utilizing the factory wiring harness for seamless integration with Yamaha Bluetooth and controls. If your model doesn’t have factory audio, an upgrade kit (RY11170-AUIK) is available. This audio system also fits perfectly with OEM watercraft covers and comes with a 2-year limited warranty, making it a solid investment for any watercraft enthusiast.
If you’ve ever gone through the embarrassment of slipping off or onto your PWC, you surely know the importance of traction pads. Luckily, if you’re looking for the ultimate upgrade to enhance safety and style on the water, you will have to look no further than Jet Tech’s Gunnel Traction Pads, which are finally back in stock! These pads provide the perfect grip for anyone looking to surf, fish, or hop on and off their watercraft without a worry.
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With their marine-grade foam construction, you can trust that these pads won’t slip off. Installing Jet Tech Gunnel Traction Pads is a breeze. The custom self-adhesive backing allows you to simply peel and stick, giving you extra grip in just minutes! Not only do they improve safety by preventing slips, but they also protect your jet ski from unsightly scratches during docking or when boarding. Plus, with grooved lines designed to wrap around radius edges, they fit perfectly on your gunnels for a seamless look.
Available in a vibrant range of colors—Grey, Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange—you can customize your ski to match your style. Plus, at an affordable price for the set of strips, they’re a smart investment for any watercraft enthusiast. And don’t forget to use the code “TRACTION10” at checkout for an additional 10% off your order!
So, why wait? Grab your Jet Tech Gunnel Traction Pads today and ride with confidence! Get yours while supplies last!
Regarded as a world leader in performance PWC parts and components – as well as a major vendor of all OEM replacement parts – Greenhulk spares no part of the PWC on their quest to upgrade, improve and enhance the functionality of your ride, whether that is major mechanical or minor accessories.
And this week, Greenhulk is focusing on an item that often goes overlooked when trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of your machine.
The TBM Kawasaki SX-R 1500 Lightweight Hood, priced at $999.95, may not improve combustion, increase horsepower, or finetune your steering, but what it does do is significantly Increase air flow to the engine while evacuating hot air. What it does do is improve handling characteristics by lowering the center of gravity. What it does do is noticeably improve acceleration and add 1+ mph top speed gain on a stock SX-R. All while providing the fit and quality of an OEM hood.
The lightweight hood from Greenhulk only weighs in at 11 lbs, nearly 15 pounds shaved off the OEM hood. The TBM hood comes pre-drilled for rear latch and reinforced for front hood latches, with drilled and tapped backing plates intestreated into the hood, and comes with a pre-installed hood seal. Stainless hardware is included in the package.
The TBM hood is designed and manufactured wholly in the US and is available in black, or white, and is compatible with the following:
BRP, Inc., has announced that the new Design & Innovation Center in Palm Bay Florida – a part of the brand’s regional expansion – has now opened.
Funneling more than $15 million into the facility, the Palm Bay site will now not only provide R&D support for the Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo and Lynx power sport brand, but will work to provide design advancements across the marine industry at the new Center.
Denys Lapointe, chief design officer of BRP, Inc., explained, “By combining design and advanced concepts with R&D, we are able to explore new possibilities and create products that offer unique, innovative and exciting adventures for our riders.”
BRP Inc’s dedication to continual design innovation is recognized throughout the industry, and earlier this year, with the help of advancements made across the BRP lines, the company was awarded five Red Dot awards.
The Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s largest design competitions and is established internationally as one of the most sought-after marks of quality for good design. Five BRP products were recognized by the Red Dot jury: the Sea-Doo Spark personal watercraft; the Advex snowmobile helmet, the Lynx Adventure Electric snowmobile, and the Can-Am Outlander Pro and Can-Am Maverick R off-road vehicles. The Sea-Doo Spark was also awarded an iF Design Award, which stands as one of the most prestigious in the world with over 10,000 submissions from around 70 countries.
You can read the full press releases below:
Palm Bay, Florida, September 20, 2024 – BRP Inc. (TSX : DOO; NASDAQ : DOOO), a global leader in powersports and marine products, is proud to announce the official inauguration of its Design & Innovation Center in Palm Bay, Florida, as part of its on-going expansion in the region. This cutting-edge Center, dedicated to advanced concepts and designs for on-water products, should bring significant innovation to the marine industry.
Over the past few years, BRP has also invested in its Research & Development (R&D) and testing facilities in Palm Bay, including the acquisition of additional land that offers access to diverse playgrounds. Today, with the establishment of its Design & Innovation Center and the enhancement of its R&D capabilities, BRP is establishing itself as a key player in the Palm Bay community, contributing to the economic and social fabric of the region.
“At BRP, innovation runs deep in our DNA and we are passionate about delivering outstanding riding experiences to our customers all over the world,” said José Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP. “Our Palm Bay site plays a pivotal role in our innovation journey and this is why, over the last few years, we have invested more than 15 million US $ in this facility.”
“One of our greatest strengths as a company is the profound collaboration that exists between the design team, and the engineering and product teams. The Palm Bay site is the perfect illustration of this synergy,” said Denys Lapointe, Chief Design Officer of BRP. “By combining design and advanced concepts with R&D, we are able to explore new possibilities and create products that offer unique, innovative and exciting adventures for our riders.”
Palm Bay, a multi-generational and family-oriented community close to the ocean offers the perfect playground for BRP’s 60 employees to create and design marine products as well as push the boundaries of technology for both on-water and powersports products. This unique location enables the teams to stay on top of trends and identify emerging consumer needs and desires, as well as test products on the right playgrounds Global Network of Innovation
On a global scale, BRP continually invests in research and development to build on its culture of innovation. With the resources of its state-of-the-art facilities around the world, the Company is committed to maintaining its leadership position in its industries. In Palm Bay, the R&D team focuses on the engineering of jet propulsion systems and powerpacks as well as calibration and testing to demonstrate product performance and durability.
The Palm Bay Design & Innovation Center is one of BRP’s three Design Centers worldwide. It acts as an extension of the Laurent Beaudoin Design and Innovation Centre in Valcourt, Québec—the largest design center in Canada—where the team creates designs for all of BRP’s existing product lines and explores advanced vehicle concepts. The third center, located in Sophia Antipolis in the south of France and inaugurated in 2023, focuses on advanced concepts for sustainable urban mobility.
The Palm Bay design team collaborates closely with its counterparts in Canada and Europe, leveraging BRP’s global footprint to share advanced concepts and ideas from around the world, catering to consumers across diverse markets and geographies.
Among the notable products designed by the Palm Bay team are the all-new Manitou Cruise and Explore pontoons, the Alumacraft Trophy and Competitor aluminum boats, and the Quintrex Freestyler boat.
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in June of this year, Sea-Doo announced five new Red Dot Design Awards:
Valcourt, Quebec, June 18, 2024 – BRP inc. (TSX : DOO; NASDAQ : DOOO), a global leader in powersports and marine products, is awarded five Red Dot Design Awards.The Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s largest design competitions and is established internationally as one of the most sought-after marks of quality for good design. Five BRP products were recognized by the Red Dot jury: the Advex snowmobile helmet, the Lynx Adventure Electric snowmobile, the Can-Am Outlander Pro and Can-Am Maverick R off-road vehicles, and the Sea-Doo Spark personal watercraft. The Sea-Doo Spark was also awarded an iF Design Award, which stands as one of the most prestigious in the world with over 10,000 submissions from around 70 countries.
“Recognitions like these highlight BRP’s commitment to innovate relentlessly and push the boundaries of design to offer the best and most transformative experiences to our riding and boating communities,” said Denys Lapointe, Chief Design Officer at BRP. “We are incredibly proud to see the work of our talented and dedicated teams recognized once more by our peers in the design and innovation communities.”
More on BRP’s Award-Winning Products
Advex Helmet The Advex helmet is designed for comfort and functionality. Its advanced safety features and innovative communications system has created a design that allows trail riders to have a seamless experience and feel the synergy with their vehicle, gear and accessories. Adventurers can enjoy long days on the trail with a lighter helmet with a flexible face fitting ergonomic barrier, including cutting-edge humidity management for greater visibility and comfort. The contemporary design also offers an immersive and wide field of view. The Vibe communication system is fully integrated, allowing riders to interact with passengers or fellow riders and follow GPS instructions, greatly enhancing the experience and providing an increased sense of safety.
Lynx Adventure Electric In 2024, Lynx introduced its first electric snowmobile: the Adventure Electric. This model enables an emissions-free winter adventure and offers a unique ride that is inviting for first timers to experience the world of snowmobiling and enjoy winter like never before. Powered by proprietary Rotax E-Power technology, this snowmobile is designed and purpose-built exclusively for Uncharted Society experience outfitters and tour operators, with features, power and range optimized for guided snowmobile excursions of up to 50 km.
Can-Am Outlander Pro The new Can-Am Outlander Pro redefines what it is to be a true workhorse. Built on a solid foundation, the design teams worked tirelessly to integrate the needs of all riders by optimizing the vehicle for durability, power and most of all, storage flexibility. The Outlander Pro acts as a blank canvas, whereupon riders can integrate as many accessories as their needs require. Every nook and cranny in the vehicle can be used to add or remove accessories with ease, allowing drivers to use the Outlander Pro for the full range of tasks they need to complete in their day, and this, in all conditions and seasons. The powerful Rotax engine makes the vehicle fun to ride and improved ergonomics make the ride more comfortable for those long work days. Removable components make the vehicle easy to maintain, giving drivers a greater sense of confidence and safety when on a job site.
Can-Am Maverick R Every detail of the new Can-Am Maverick R was thoroughly scrutinized in the design and engineering process to ensure an unmatched rider experience. The result is balance, comfort, quality, practicality and performance. Its cutting edge interior creates an immersive driver-centric experience with precision ergonomics and 10.25in digital touchscreen display for maximum visibility and control. The tall-knuckle suspension design prioritizes rider comfort and performance. The unique aerospace aluminum configuration reduces stress on components, providing superior bump absorption, increased torsional rigidity, improved stability and handling. Beyond performance, its interior was ergonomically designed with creativity and durable aesthetics.
Sea-Doo Spark The 2024 Sea-Doo Spark is fitted with wider seats, more legroom and optimized inner leg protection compared to the previous models first launched in 2014. The improved maneuverability complemented with the new dynamic features allows riders to challenge themselves to new levels of fun. The design has also incorporated several ergonomic improvements for reboarding such as strategically placed and textured grips. The new Spark has improved cargo solutions with a larger front storage area and a watertight phone compartment for convenience and peace of mind. Moreover, the Spark is built entirely from recyclable materials such as Polytec™ and powered by the low-emission Rotax 900 ACE.
About BRP BRP Inc. is a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on over 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Through its portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive brands featuring Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft, BRP unlocks exhilarating adventures and provides access to experiences across different playgrounds. The Company completes its lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully optimize the riding experience. Committed to growing responsibly, BRP is developing electric models for its existing product lines and exploring new low voltage and human assisted product categories. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, BRP has annual sales of CA$10.4 billion from over 130 countries and a global workforce of close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
First in the lineup of slashed prices is a 2024 Kawasaki STX 160, only $10,491 after Cycle Springs cut $1,508 from the retail price. The Crystal White/Vibrant Blue 2024 Kawasaki STX 160 is the perfect personal watercraft for anyone looking for an exhilarating ride on the water. With its powerful 1,498cc engine, class-leading acceleration and top speeds up to 62 mph, and agile handling, the STX 160 is the perfect personal watercraft for those who want a combination of power, performance, and comfort. Whether you’re looking to cruise around the lake with friends and family, tow a wakeboarder or tubers, or explore the open water, the STX 160 has you covered. It also features a number of rider-friendly features, such as an adjustable electronic cruise control and a reboarding step, making it easy to operate and enjoy. Plus, the STX 160 has three-person seating, so you can bring your friends and family along for the fun.
Next up is a couple Ebony/Neon Red 2024 Kawasaki STX® 160LXs, only $12,491 after $1,808 is slashed off the retail price. The 2024 Kawasaki STX 160LX is a powerful and versatile personal watercraft designed to deliver exhilarating performance and exceptional comfort. Whether you’re cruising along calm waterways or carving through choppy waves, the STX 160LX will exceed your expectations, with a 1,498cc inline four-cylinder engine that delivers class-leading acceleration and responsive handling, and as well as 3-blade, oval-edge stainless steel Impeller and 20.6 gal fuel capacity. Luxury features include a luxury seat with enhanced bolsters and a gripped texture for all-day comfort, 5-way adjustable handlebars to customize your riding for optimal comfort and control, and a JETSOUND Bluetooth audio system and a digital displays to provide essential information like speed, fuel level, and clock.
Cycle Springs also has three 2024 Kawasaki STX® 160Xs in stock, all priced $10,991, $1,608 off the retail price.
With the 2024 Short Block Technologies WGP-1 World Finals officially opening tomorrow, Oct. 5, for general check in and placement in the pits, and 2024 Young Guns Youth Jet Ski Racing Development Day, honoring Nedra Atwood, set for Sunday, IJSBA has posted several updates and informational briefs for those attending the event.
REGISTRATION: Online registration closed at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2. Today, Oct. 4, online registration will resume, and online registration made before 6 p.m. each day will be available for credential pickup the following day. For example, registrations made today will be available tomorrow. Also, credential pick up for fully paid competitors will begin today, October 4. On site registration with immediate credential pickup begins tomorrow, October 5, and continues through Sunday, October 6. Beginning October 7, the racing part of the event is live. You must register and pick up credentials the day before your race. IJSBA will post check-in locations once finalized.
FREESTYLE The Fall Round of the 2024 U.S. Freestyle Championship will take place under the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City tomorrow, October 5. This is an annual event in Lake Havasu City after the freestyle only tour crossed over from Europe where it started in 2012. The main freestyle competition will be held in the Bridgewater channel under the London Bridge and will start at 1:30 p.m. Jettrim Best Trick competition is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. The event is free to spectators.
Competition classes are Freestyle Beginner, Freestyle 800, Freestyle 900, Freestyle 1200, Best Trick Freestyle Beginner, Best Trick Freestyle 800, Best Trick Freestyle 900, Best Trick Freestyle 1200.
Freestyle sub-classes include Junior Freestyle – maximum age limit is 15 years old; Ladies Freestyle – women only; Veteran Freestyle – minimum age limit is 45 years old. Competitors should register for the competition via the official website, and view the official teaser video here.
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MEETING TIMES IJSBA has also posted notification of important meeting dates during World Finals Week, including IJSBA Staff Dinner and Calibration Meeting – Sunday, October 6, 6:30 p.m.; US Promoters Meeting – Thursday, October 10, 90 minutes past the end of the last race of the day; Aftermarket Hull Manufacturers Meeting – Thursday, October 10, 8:30 p.m.; Freestyle Competitor And Industry Meeting – Saturday, October 11 – 1 hour after Pro Freestyle; and International Affiliate, Club, and International Team Leaders Meeting – Saturday, October 12.
EARLY TECH & CREDS Local business and former World Finals title sponsor Jettrim is hosting early technical inspection and credential pickup today, Oct. 4, for the 2024 SBT WGP-1 World Finals. Anyone who has not registered for the event will not be able to do so at Jetrim. Those who have registered can collect credentials, complete waivers, and get race watercraft teched from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Jettrim, located at 1024 Aviation Dr Ste 101 in Lake Havasu City.
ONSITE CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION Studio 6 hotel will serve as the host location for registration and check in for the opening of the 2024 Short Block Technologies WGP-1 World Finals. Studio 6 is also the host hotel for the event. Registration and check in will be available on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby. Studio 6 is located at 1300 McCulloch Blvd N, right across the street from Crazy Horse Campground and Resort.
TECH Q&A On Oct. 1, IJSBA posted the most recent update of the Tech Questions and Answers release:
IJSBA is alerting the Personal Watercraft Racing Community of all technical and general clarifications that have been made prior to the 2024 Short Block Technologies WGP-1 World Finals so that such clarifications are general public knowledge. IJSBA will reissue this bulletin weekly regardless of whether there are any new clarifications. If you have any questions or comments about this message or any World Finals related subject, please email [email protected]. Questions received as of 9/30/24 REVISED:
Is the Riva Free Flow Exhaust Legal For Stock Class: -Answer: No, for Runabout, yes for Ski Four Stroke Lites. This product modifies the exhaust in a way that is not allowed in Runabout Stock nor Rec Lites classes. However, this product was previously approved in Four Stroke Ski Lites as a method to remove the sound resonator. Maybe this is something for us to look at after World Finals.
Are any 2025 units allowed for competition at 2024 World Finals? Answer: A 2025 unit that is an exact replica of a homologated 2024 unit is allowed to be used. For example, no 2025 Jet Blaster has a 2024 identical counterpart. However, all other Yamaha units are believed to be identical to 2024 models other than colors or graphics. Where this is the case, 2025 units are allowed.
Are MSD replacement coil with MSD wires and caps allowed in Runabout Limited for two stroke powered watercraft? Answer: Yes. The better question is: who still has one of these? Anyway, the answer is yes.
Can Junior 13-15 1100 Modified Class Use 1500cc Displacement Engines When A Restrictor Plate Is Used? -Answer: Pending. IJSBA plans to release data supporting allowing Junior 13-15 1100 Modified Class will not be impacted if 1500cc engines are utilized with the same restrictor plates as used in Junior Ski Stock.
Can Ski Stock and Four Stroke Ski Lites legal Ski be used in Ski Modified Classes. -Answer: Yes. So long as displacement limits are not exceeded Stock and Four Stroke Ski Lites legal Ski may be used in Ski Modified Classes.
Is the Yamaha 1.9 Liter Engine Legal for competition: |-Answer: Yes in limited circumstances. This engine CANNOT be equipped with even an OEM Yamaha supercharger system in Stock Class. This unit may run in Naturally Aspirated class and Stock Class as furnished by the Manufacturer. The unit may run in Limited Class but no forced induction may be added. The unit may be used in Open/GP class as any other unit eligible for this class.
Can the Zeel ignition model NY62T-R be used for Sport Spec: -Answer: Yes with clarification. IJBSA has received manufacturer information that the Zeel NY62T-R is produced with reprograming disabled due to the programming input being removed. Thus, the ignition module is initially programmed but cannot be reprogramed by the end user as furnished by the manufacturer. IJSBA accepts this product description from Zeeltronic but if the Technical Inspector determines that a unit is tampered with or has been constructed in a way that reprogramming is possible then the rider may be disqualified absent compelling proof that the unit cannot be reprogramed.
Are aftermarket driveline dampeners legal in Stock Classes: -Answer: Yes, IJSBA determines these to be wear and tear items subject to replacement by an aftermarket alternative. Please note that the aftermarket dampener must only perform the original function.
Are aftermarket fuel tanks allowed in Runabout Endurance: -Answer: Yes. Since aftermarket fuel systems have been allowed and some of the allowed quick fill mechanisms may not be compatible with all OEM tanks, Approved aftermarket fuel tanks, approved by IJSBA, will be allowed for Open Runabout solely in Endurance.
TRADE SHOW The 2024 SBT World Finals And Watercraft Trade Show begins tomorrow, Oct. 5, and runs through Oct. 13. The Trade Show will be a full grounds trade show for all things Personal Watercraft, a PWC owners convention, and a Saturday evening night show competition (October 12) under Lake Havasu City’s London Bridge. Questions regarding the event should be directed to the International Jet Sports Boating Association by emailing [email protected] or by calling +1-714-751-8695 on Monday through Thursday’s from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time.
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SCHEDULE The latest posted schedule for World Finals week, posted on Aug. 5, is as follows:
Monday – 10/7/24 Practice for all Monday/Tuesday classes These Classes Race Monday: Novice Ski Stock Novice Runabout Stock Amateur Women Ski Lites Master Ski GP Amateur Runabout Rec Lites Amateur Veterans Ski Lites Amateur Ski Four Stroke Lites Amateur Ski Modified 1100
Wednesday – 10/9/24 Pro Am Runabout Limited Pro Am Ski Modified 1500 Junior Ski 10-12 Four Stroke Lites Junior Ski 13-15 Four Stroke Lites Pro Am Ski Modified 1500 Amateur Runabout 1100 Limited Expert Veterans Ski GP
Thursday – 10/10/24 Pro Am Ski Lites Expert Ski GP (Qualifying, Moto 1) Pro Am Runabout Superstock Masters Ski Stock Junior Ski Modified 1100 Pro Am 1100 Stock
Friday – 10/11/24 Amateur Freestyle Pro Sport GP Pro Am Ski Four Stroke Lites Expert Ski GP (moto 2, 3) Pro Am Ski Stock Pro Am Runabout 1100 Open Women’s Runabout 1100 Stock Pro Am Runabout Limited Junior Ski 13-15 Modified 1100
Saturday – 10/12/24 Runabout Endurance Moto 1 GP Ski Qualifying Moto 1, Moto 2 Pro Am Women’s Ski Modified Pro Freestyle Pro Am Runabout Stock Vintage Ski Junior Ski 10-12 Stock Junior Ski 13-15 Stock
Sunday – 10/13/24 Endurance Runabout Moto 2 Grandmasters Ski Stock Pro GP Ski Moto 3, Moto 4 Pro Runabout GP Moto 1, Moto 2, Moto 3 Pro Am Women’s Ski Stock Pro Freestyle Vintage X2 Junior Ski 10-13 Lites Junior Ski 13-15 Lites
For Yamaha FX models from 2022 onward, installation is plug-and-play, utilizing the factory wiring harness for seamless integration with Yamaha Bluetooth and controls. If your model doesn’t have factory audio, an upgrade kit (RY11170-AUIK) is available. This audio system also fits perfectly with OEM watercraft covers and comes with a 2-year limited warranty, making it a solid investment for any watercraft enthusiast.
The Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s largest design competitions and is established internationally as one of the most sought-after marks of quality for good design. Five BRP products were recognized by the Red Dot jury: the Sea-Doo Spark personal watercraft; the Advex snowmobile helmet, the Lynx Adventure Electric snowmobile, and the Can-Am Outlander Pro and Can-Am Maverick R off-road vehicles. The Sea-Doo Spark was also awarded an iF Design Award, which stands as one of the most prestigious in the world with over 10,000 submissions from around 70 countries.
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