Sometimes, the most game-changing pieces of gear are the least glamorous: from the simple headlamp that makes night fishing a thousand times easier, to dry bags that give you the peace of mind to hit top speeds. It’s the little things that can make all the difference. Such is the case with GreenHulk PWC’s offering of watercraft covers, a critical product for keeping your watercraft in peak condition.
The GreenHulk PWC website offers a wide selection of original factory watercraft covers for Yamaha, Sea-Doo, and Kawasaki PWCs, all designed to offer maximum protection for your investment, shielding it from environmental damage and wear.
Yamaha covers are particularly noted for their high-quality materials, providing long-lasting protection against UV rays, mildew, and weather damage. They are designed with zippered openings for easy access to tie-down cleats, making them ideal for trailering.
Similarly, Sea-Doo offers factory covers with durable engineering and a snug fit to ensure solid protection during storage and transport. Kawasaki’s watercraft covers feature vacuum-vented trailering systems and are made of Sur Last® solution-dyed polyester, a water, mildew, and UV-ray resistant material.
While these covers are a small price to pay to ensure your PWC is protected for years to come, GreenHulk PWC also offers a two-year warranty on many models, ensuring your investment pays off.
Check out the GreenHulk catalog now to grab one of these essential pieces of equipment or explore their extensive line of PWC products!
Oftentimes, the thing that separates a well-intentioned enthusiast from a true professional is the knowledge and technical understanding they bring to a sector. While anyone can go out and purchase high-quality equipment, it’s another thing altogether to be able to truly make the most of those tools. That’s why, aside from offering some of the top OEM products and upgrades on the market, Fuel Tech takes the time to offer regular courses to educate those who really want to take their expertise to another level.
Take, for example, an Electronic Control Unit (ECU). A quality ECU can be the necessary instrument to level up just about any vehicle to its maximum potential, whether it’s a racing car or a personal watercraft. They allow for precision control when it comes to things like fuel injection, ignition timing, boost control, and many other engine parameters, making them essential for professionals and enthusiasts in everything from drag racing to watercraft sports. However, simply plugging one in and reading a quick-start manual will never be enough for someone who wants to truly maximize speed and precision. That’s where Fuel Tech’s training course comes in.
The “Base Tune: 3-Day Training” seminar is coming up at the end of this month (September 25-27) and promises to provide advanced technical training to those wanting to take full advantage of their ECUs. The in person seminar features topics such as “Proper ECU & Component Selection,” “FT Manager Software Feature Introduction,” “Tuning Principles,” and “Base Map Creation,” among many others. It takes place in an intimate class of a maximum of 25 students led by experienced technicians and includes an FT Education Certificate, as well as training handbooks and promotional kits as bonuses. Classes run from 9 AM to 5 PM, include breakfast and lunch, and take place at their site in Ball Ground, Georgia.
Apart from this course, Fuel Tech is also offering another Base Tune training session at the end of the year for Spanish speakers, and they regularly run wiring and electrical courses for those looking to get more into the hardware aspects of the work. Those can be found on the Fuel Tech Education home page.
There’s no deadline to apply, but they’ve recently announced that there are limited seats remaining, so be sure to check out everything the “Base Tune” course has to offer before it’s too late!
Few companies have proven their mettle when it comes to troubleshooting, problem solving and offering proven positive results for Kawasaki JetSki owners than Kawi Performance.
And a new Kawi Performance video released at the end of August adds one more checkmark in that column.
Plenty of positives have been said of the Ultra 310. On the flip side, fuel issues have been one frequently-heard snag – but Kawi Performance now has the solution with the announcement that preorders for the Ultra 310 2022+ Fuel Pump Mod Kit are now available.
Our kit will once and for all fix all those fuel issues, and upgrade your pump to higher flow and a well tested and used fuel pump in the Kawasaki world. Also fits STX 160 and 2023+ Ultra 160 LX – or as Steve Ciervo says, “anything with a plastic pump besties an SXR – all those fuel pump problems will disappear with this kit.”
In a video that focuses on the installation, while bypassing what Ciervo admits is the “time consuming and pain in the *** process of removing the stock pump – Ciervo takes you step by step through the process of installing the kit, which requires no permanent modifications.
Starting with a Ultra 310 fuel pump assembly, Ciervo walks through the disassembly process to install the mod kit. As usual, Ciervo not only gives the basic instructions, but provides a thoroughly detailed, step-by-step guide including tips for making it through tough, tricky or error-prone steps in the process. Then he walks through the process of retrofitting the mod kit, and walks through the steps to re-install the fuel pump assembly in the fuel tank.
The mod kit comes in either a standard mod kit, or a Mod Kit With Coarse Bag (Requires External Fuel Filter) and gives a selection for standard flow ($499.99) or high flow ($549.99). The comprehensive kit ensures improved fuel delivery and reliability, crafted from initial 3D design to final prototyping.
There can be little doubt that watercross – as a mode of recreation, but especially as a sport – is reliant on bringing young riders and racers into the PWC family.
And this, without question, has been a key factor of the IJSBA World Finals in Havasu, with the Junior Stars and Day With The Pros youth programs a highlight at the beginning of each year’s event. Although the World Finals suffered a devastating blow with the loss of one of the biggest youth racer advocates imaginable with the passing of Nedra Atwood in 2020, IJSBA has again made it clear that organization will continue to advocate for and support youth riders.
In a press release issued on Sept. 5, IJSBA’s Scott Frazier confirmed that the 2024 Short Block Technologies WGP-1 World Finals will, once again, devote the time, effort and energy to support the sport’s youngest riders. With a blend of training and motivation, fun and work, the 2024 Young Guns Youth Jet Ski Racing Development Day on Sunday, October 6, will remember and honor Atwood.
The training and coaching day is designed to promote youth PWC racing and will serve as a formal warm up to the IJSBA World Finals courses.
“This day will be packed with ‘on the track’ practice events, Prizes, Guest Appearances, Celebrity Coaches and strategic preparation for the 2024 IJSBA World Finals,” Frazier stated.
For more information, including a schedule of events, read the full press release below:
IJSBA is very excited for the 2024 Youth Program at the 2024 Short Block Technologies WGP-1 World Finals. Please see the following news from the program organizers:
2024 IJSBA World Finals Press Release Young Guns – Youth Jetski Racing Development Day
Sunday October 6, 2024
The IJSBA Promoters Council that consists of RPM Racing, Great Lakes Watercross, East Coast Watercross and Nauti Water Racing, together with the IJSBA, are hosting the 2024 World Finals Young Guns Youth Racing Development Day. We are pleased to announce the proposed scheduled agenda for this unique youth jetski racing opportunity at the 2024 World Finals. In honor of Nedra Attwood, the #1 Fan, this training and coaching day is designed to promote youth jetski racing and serve as formal warm up to the IJSBA World Finals courses. This day will be packed with ‘on the track’ practice events, Prizes, Guest Appearances, Celebrity Coaches and strategic preparation for the 2024 IJSBA World Finals.
Please register for the event @iraceready.com for the 2024 World Finals Young Guns Sunday.
We look forward to seeing all the Youth racers ages 8-17 that are competing in IJSBA World Finals.
Ski Lites, Ski Stock, Ski 4 Stroke Lites, Ski GP, Ski Mod 1100, Vintage Ski, X2, Sport Spec, Rec Lites
Sunday October 6
Check in for Registration starts @5:30am– Crazy Horse Campground Entrance Access only granted to Pits, Tech, and Training Sites with all credentials verified 6:00am- Pre Tech-Inspection Opens in Pits for all Youth Racers clearing Registration Rich Boell, Head tech inspector for IJSBA, will be on site doing tech. 7:45am- DJ Kicks it off! Music to get the World Finals party started
LIVESTREAM STARTS with Charles Guinchard
Action Photography with Ronny MacHenry, Ken Gallager, Adrian Fisk, and Pro Rider Magazine on Scene
INTERVIEWS begin with World Famous Announcers Interviews will be going on throughout the day and it is our goal to have an on camera/ livestream interview with every racer Dawn Dawson, Jason “Psycho” Ward and Ryan Grant
8:00am- World Finals Starting Line Bleachers Riders Meeting- World Finals Racers Meeting
9:00-10:30 am- Racers Break Out Sessions Ages 10-13 Slalom Course Training Instructions by Top Pro World Champions Multiple Runs, Strategy and Clocked Run Times for every racer
Ages 14-17 Closed Course Training Course Marshal led instruction and track parade Multiples of Race Starts!! Using the Light and Horn Group Practice on the World Finals course Individual Coaching and Training by Top Pros
10:30- 11:00- Switch of Racer Break out Sessions Water, Gatorade and Snack Break
11:00- 12:30 Ages 14- 17 Slalom Course Training and Coaching Ages 10-13 Closed Course Training and Coaching
1:00 IJBSA World Finals Starting Line Bleachers Sponsor Appreciation Recognition PRIZES for the Young Guns World Finals Racers
3:00-6:00pm- KOKOMOS POOL PARTY Hot wheels Racing Pool Games and Prizes Pizza and Beverages provided for all families, racers and siblings
We’ve all heard the term “all decked out;” even Merrium Webster has approved the idiom, which means “dressed or decorated in a fancy way.”
Well, Yamaha has their own definition, and unless you jump on your PWC to do nothing but travel efficiently from point A to point B (or travel very rapidly from start line to finish line) then you might just be interested in Yamah’s definition, and Broward Motorsports is just the place to help you get all Dec’d out with their line of accessories for Yamaha’s RecDec.
As with any good building project, you have to start with a good base – and in this case, that is the Yamaha RecDeck – a platform that extends the usable space on the stern and pairs with a multi-use rack and related lifestyle accessories.
The RecDec expands the versatility of the FX and VX line, with the FX RecDec ($1,120.99) that fits the FX Cruiser HO 2019-2023, FX Cruiser SVHO 2019-2023, FX Cruiser HO Audio 2023, FX Cruiser SVHO Audio 2023, FX HO 2019-2023, FX HO Audio 2023, FX Limited SVHO 2019-2023, FX SVHO 2019-2023 and FX SVHO Audio 2022-23 models, and the VX RecDec ($1,199.95) that integrates with the swim platform and reboarding ladder and fits 2021 and newer VX/GP Waverunners (note that LTD VX Models will have rear cleats blocked when RecDeck is installed).
Once you’re set with your RecDec, BMS has you covered, literally, with the RecDec Mat Kit ($151.99) that gives you that all-important added traction – as well as stylin’ looks. The Mat Kit fits both the FX and VX RecDec and comes in your choice of three colors – black/blue, black/cyan and black/gray, to match your ski’s factory-installed footwell mats.
BMS carries three packages of carefully curated RecDec accessories geared toward your needs, hobbies and pursuits.
The FX Premium Jetfish Package ($1,345.95) is the ultimate fishing accessory package and includes the Multi-Use Rack, the Engel® 45 JetFish branded cooler, two Rack-Mounted Rod Holders, two RAM Cup holders, four Tie-Down Straps and two Track Eyelet Mounts.
The Yamaha FX Jetfish Package ($559.95) still outfits you for an outstanding fishing trip, but with a little less impact on the wallet. The Jetfish Package includes an Engel® 45 JetFish branded cooler, two Track-Mounted Rod Holders, two RAM Cupholders, two Tie-Down Straps and four Track Eyelet Mounts.
The Yamaha FX RecDeck Lounge Package ($659.95) is all about relaxation, featuring a 25″ Wide Folding Chair and two Yamaha Cooler Saddlebags.
Plus, you can use the BMS10 code at checkout to be first to find out about Broward Motorsports specials and new products, and receive 10% off your order.
Even though Labor Day is over, and the end of summer is rapidly drawing near, there’s still plenty of time to take advantage of major promotions from one of the best PWC dealers in Florida. RIVA Motorsports & Marine of the Keys is already well into their “End of Summer Watercraft Blowout Sale,” offering significant savings and special financing on top-tier watercraft.
Among the most eye-catching offers in the blowout sale is the 2023 Sea-Doo FishPro Scout 130, with a $1,311 discount and APR as low as 0%. They’re also offering the 2024 Yamaha WaveRunner VX Limited HO for as little as a $2,000 down payment, followed by $321 per month. If you’re looking for something a little more nimble, they have a 2022 Sea-Doo Spark® Trixx™ 3-up Rotax® 900 H.O. ACE™ iBR with Audio more than $2,000 of regular price, on sale for only $6,988.
With offers of $0 down payment, 0% APR, and major discounts on some of the best PWCs available on the market, RIVA Motorsports & Marine is making it easy for anyone to get their hands on a superb watercraft before the summer ends.
Be sure to check out their website to explore the full line of offerings, and read the full announcement from RIVA Motorsports & Marine below.
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And innovative happens to be Jamie Eade’s middle name.
Eade, who has two decades of experience as a fuel injection specialist and dyno tuner, working in motorsports, operates one of Australia’s biggest Kawasaki dealerships, Brisbane Kawasaki, and is also the man behind Kspeed, bought a brand-new Kawasaki STX 160LX and an Ultra 310 crate engine out of the US – minus the supercharger. He then took a brand new supercharger from Kawasaki Australia, sprinkled in some blood, sweat, tears and magic – And came up with the 2020 STX-310LX (PROTOTYPE).
A short while later, WCJ promoted a video of the STX310LX featuring a walkthrough by Eade himself, and in June of 2021, WCJ took a second look at the ski through the eyes of Greg Gaddis, who noted “Kspeed’s STX310LX is a fully functioning watercraft with electric trim, stereo system, and a display from a 2019 Ultra 310. Surprisingly enough, this conversion was built with almost all original Kawasaki manufactured parts. With only modifications needing to be made to the pump shoe, airbox bracket, and intake hoses, this is otherwise a bolt-on installation when utilizing original parts dating back to the Ultra 250. The result is a lightweight, nimble, and 80mph-capable watercraft out of the box.”
And yesterday, Brisbane Kawasaki announced, “The time has come to move this very special ski on, so we can make way for a new project”
Which means, this powerhouse can be yours for $18,189, or $19,728 for the ski and trailer package (not including shipping).
In March 2020 when the world was at it’s knee’s and everybody was closing their doors, staying home and trying to make it big on TikTok, We decided to stay open (as an essential mechanical service) and do something with our time.
Now a few years prior we built a Frankenstein STX15F with a 250X motor shoehorned into it. It was a ski that looked terrible but when you pulled the throttle it stood up and launched into the air giving the rider the feeling of a wheelstanding superbike.
We mothballed it as we knew we physically couldn’t fit a 310 motor into this hull, but the idea never left our minds.
October 2019, Jamie was in the USA for the launch of the all new STX-160. He took his tape measure with him and when no one was looking stuck his head and phone in there and took some very important measurements. (It was going to fit)
Our STX’s arrived in Australia Early 2020, just prior to Covid becoming a big deal. By March it was here and the shutdowns began. We stayed open and used this downtime to finally make this happen.
We studied the service manuals of both the 2019 Ultra 310LX and the 2020 STX-160X outlaid the wiring plans to make sure we weren’t going to miss anything.
First things first, we uncrated a brand spanking new 2020 STX-160LX, removed the seats and yanked that motor, dashboard, exhaust system, running gear & jetpump out of there.
We were left with a bare hull, keeping just the fuel tank, and handlebar controls.
Next we pulled apart our 2019 Demo Kawasaki Ultra 310LX, and fitted those parts directly into the stx hull. We needed only a few minor parts to be custom made (pump shoe, air filter mounts and some silicone pipes), we used a ultra 300 exhaust system. The dash cluster bolted straight in and then we changed the connector over to retain the fly by wire throttle (which we later scraped in favour of the ultra 310 cable unit that wasn’t so touchy)
We bolted it all together, wired it up (and yep we even got the OEM stereo to work).
We all drove down to the local creek and took turns running it in on the SLO key eager to see what this could do. After 2hrs of being extremely nice to it, Jamie jumped on and did his very first WOT pass. 128kph…. Wowsers. Stock everything with only a delimiter in the ECU. Insert Tune. 131kph (80mph baby)
We did it, a STX310 that easily touches the high 70’s and in the perfect conditions goes over the magic 80. We gave it the Kspeed treatement. Kspeed ride plate, Kspeed intake grate, Kspeed sponsons, Kspeed cool air intake. Kspeed 108mm pulley, Now it handled like it was on rails and hooked up far better. Acceleration from 20-30kph was insane but getting it off the mark proved a little trouble some, so we took the pulley back off and that made it more pleasant to ride.
Jamie has entered this ski in a few QPWC closed course events and it’s held it’s own.
We have left Jamie’s 888 racing numbers on the side for now as he really doesn’t want to part with it, but for the right money you can own this one of a kind Prototype Jetski thats been seen by people all over the world and featured in The Watercraft Journal.
Admittedly, it’s been years since my last editorial. I guess I haven’t had much to say. Well, at least anything of any import that would necessitate me typing out my thoughts in a somewhat cogent manner…until today. I’ll preface this screed by saying, if you aren’t a subscriber to our YouTube channel, you might not have know that I host a podcast that airs live (most every) Monday night.
The Watercraft Journal IRL (In Real Life) podcast typically welcomes guests from all facets of the industry to discuss topics in a loose, freeform conversational format – apart from the occasional video of me just running my mouth for an hour. It’s the basic kind of podcast format we’ve come accustomed to, but solely focused on personal watercraft, racing and the industry itself.
And while I typically don’t ever review our own show, I must say that last night’s conversation with Classic Jetski’s Joe Hill was easily one of my favorites in a very long time. Through his YouTube channel, Joe has been advocating the return of lightweight, nimble watercraft that require some athleticism to master for a while now.
Although 15 years his senior, I have come to the same conclusion – albeit ashamed of my role in pushing the bloating of today’s machines over the past seventeen years. He and I are of one mind that the current trajectory of the PWC industry is racing toward a dead end, although Joe may differ on how we’ve reached our current situation. Let me elaborate:
I’ve observed that for the last several years, OE’s have targeted cash flush baby boomers while ignoring youth buyers. [Note that I said youth not entry level buyers. -Ed.] While this short term model solves the need for immediate revenue (and option-loaded, full-sized runabouts offer the greatest yield per sale) it succeeds at the cost of building up a future generation of enthusiasts.
The product advertised and sold today has little appeal to 18-to-25 year old males, who as we know, have been the core driver of powersports development for the past 40 years. Youthful riders aren’t asking for windshields and rearward-facing cameras. Sexagenarians are. Moreover, few can afford a $22K RXP-X 325 or GP1800R SVHO, nor have the means to tow or store one.
More often than not, if you see a 22-year-old on one, it’s registered to his father or grandparent. Even within Sea-Doo they acknowledge that, “The one who buys the ski isn’t the one whose riding it.” What does that mean? It means that as dealers report the average age of a buyer is 54-years-old, that isn’t always the one who finances the purchase.
And again, these high performance machines only constitute 10 percent of total product sales. Yamaha’s bread-and-butter is the VX Cruiser. Sea-Doo is split between the GTI 130 and the Spark. Although I applaud both Yamaha and Sea-Doo for offering a catalog of vehicles that allows for a low-end entry point, these fail to attract energetic, thrill-seeking young men.
The Trixx constitutes nearly 70-percent of all Spark sales, leading one to believe that I’m wrong in my assessment. In fact, demand by Yamaha loyalists forced the manufacturer to scrap the EXR and create the Jet Blaster four years ago. Moreover, the newest Jet Blaster series includes a 2- and 3-passenger Pro model that better emulates the Trixx than ever before.
Conversely, I posit that the Trixx is evidence that the demand for a small, nimble and athletic 1- or 2-seater with more power is feverish; and that the audience is so desperate that even a middling “freestyle” entry will be accepted (for now). The Jet Blaster Pro and Trixx are an evolutionary step in the right direction but not the final destination.
But again, who’s cutting the check for these skis? Grandparents, that’s who. Often the purchase of a Rec Lite unit is seen as a cheap, disposable watercraft meant for the grandkids to ride when visiting the grandparents at the lake house. After all, the kids running an all plastic Spark into the dock hurts a lot less than granddad’s brand new GTX Limited 325.
By focusing on cash flush baby boomers (those born between 1946 to 1964 who comprise the overwhelming majority of the buying market, and thereby steer the development of future product), the OE’s are willfully ignoring how quickly this demographic is “aging out” of the hobby. It cannot be said more plainly, there’s little product aimed at youth buyers.
Yamaha’s new Jet Blaster and Sea-Doo’s Spark needs the slightest nudge to open up a whole new generation of PWC riders – and the OE’s know this. It’s not a matter of ability but will. Neither company appears willing to risk investing in building a new generation of enthusiasts, when it’s safer to give boomers whatever bell or whistle they clamor for.
I was cautioned by a dealer owner, “Sea-Doo makes as much on the sale of a single RXT-X 325 as it does three Trixx sales,” making big dollar, full-sized ski sales “low hanging fruit.” Yet, the sale of a single RXT-X goes to one individual while the latter results in three times as many future customers.
The manufacturers’ focus on the high end customer has slowly strangled key auxiliaries that built this hobby: there are very few sportsman level youth racers. There is no unified national tour. Professional racing is all but vanished, with little means for athletes to even cover their costs not to mention make a career from this endeavor.
The absence of an organized racing body gives youthful athletes no venue to compete, thereby pushing them to seek competition in other sports. With no wellspring of new riders and racers, you have no rising generation to push product, inspire sales and in my case, promote and advocate this product to the masses.
I came from this world and it’s all but completely erased. Somehow Kawasaki, Yamaha and Sea-Doo blindly (and foolishly) think they can survive in five or even ten years’ time without new and youthful enthusiasts – and bloated, overweight $25,000 runabouts or beige, milquetoast Rec Lites with barely enough oomph to hop a wave isn’t the way forward.
As Joe emphasized in last night, these brands need to embrace their legacy fully; splash their skis in bold colors, strip off all of the frills and lace, and turn up the wick. Both Yamaha and Sea-Doo are poised to execute the greatest resurgence of youth interest in jet skiing since 1995. While some factors cannot perfectly replicate that pinnacle year, the recipe requires little change:
Simply shed any semblance of political correctness and target 18-to-25 year old men. Both the Spark and ‘Blaster can reach the 60mph threshold with little coaxing. Both manufacturers can eke out 130-horsepower from tuning the TR-1 and swapping the 900 ACE out for 1630 ACE; and 61mph on a Spark is a helluva lot more fun than 68mph on a GTX.
Post script: Undoubtedly, this editorial will incur the wrath of many who will see it necessary to angrily peck out strongly worded replies in the comment section. While you’re entirely welcome to do so, know that I will not be swayed on this topic. I’ve witnessed the slow strangulation of the sport I loved because of this shortsighted sales strategy, and I am choosing to die on this hill.
Manufacturers must focus on small, loose and fast Rec Lite skis aimed at young men or wither and die like the sport they ignored.
When we think about enjoying a great day on the water with our personal watercraft, a few specific things come to mind: the thrill of accelerating to high speeds, the wind and spray in your hair as you jet across the water, and the adrenaline and joy of feeling almost like you’re flying. While these sensations are powerful and enjoyable, a growing number of people are using their PWCs for new experiences, pushing the boundaries of what one might typically use a simple JetSki for.
Recently, we’ve explored long-distance trips around Pacific islands and fishing trips that cross the Caribbean from Florida to the Bahamas. If you’re a follower of Mark Forrest Adventures on YouTube, you’ll know that exploration is one of the biggest advantages of using a PWC.
Mark Forrest has long been an advocate for using PWCs as a means of exploration. In his long-running, nearly 200-episode YouTube series titled “Sea Doo Adventures,” he has taken followers along to explore the beauty of the Great Lakes. We featured him back in 2020, highlighting his innovative use of PWCs, but we wanted to revisit his channel to highlight some of his recent explorations.
One specific video that caught our eye is July’s “Exploring Islands, Lighthouses & A Shipwreck,” where he traverses the southern Georgian Bay and its islands. Along the way, he stops at Beckwith, Hope, and Christian islands to experience the beautiful nature that characterizes the area, as well as some wonderful traces of human achievement and adventure.
While you’ll have to check out the full video to see the incredible discoveries Mark makes, we’re thrilled to see him continuing this wonderful tradition and highlighting such a beautiful part of the world.
You can find the video and his YouTube channel linked here.
Each of us at The Watercraft Journal send our condolences and support to Tyron Motzouris’ family and friends after his passing last week. In a short, but heart-wrenching post on Friday, Dustin Motzouris let the PWC world know of his brother’s passing after a 2-year battle for recovery from injuries received in a PWC crash during World Finals at Lake Havasu City.
I will always love and miss you. Fly high Tyron Motzouris. Till we meet again.
A post from Tyron’s wife, Dominique Motzouris, followed shortly after, stating:
It has taken our family a while to process all that has happened over the last week. Tyron unfortunately got sick over a week ago and it was not something that he could overcome.
Our precious Ty’s fought such a hard fight over the last almost two years, he had been through so much and was so strong through it all!
Yesterday God welcomed Ty’s home and he will not suffer anymore.
Our hearts are broken, there will never be any words to describe what Ty’s and our whole family has been through over these last two years. We are so thankful to have had this extra time with him and the opportunity to care for him at home until his final days.
Ty’s we love you so much, more than words can ever say, life has changed for us all and we will never stop missing you! You had the most pure soul and left a mark on this earth. I will always be so grateful for the amazing 16 years I had to spend with you and you have given me the best gift in life and that is our two girls Madison and Willow.
Your time with us will always feel too short and we may never understand it. We promise to make you proud, your legacy will always live on through your girls and we will see you again.
Some say that the true testament to a life well-lived, is the memories you leave behind, and as WCJ began to reach out to those in the PWC community to collect some of those memories, the PWC family was a step ahead of us, and tributes to, and memories of Tyron began to flood social media, portraying so much better than we ever could, the place Tyron held as a racer, as an innovator, as a friend and as a family member.
Three quotes come immediately to mind when remembering Tyron’s interactions with those of us here at WCJ, and when reading the messages and memories being posted from all across the world by those inside and outside of the PWC family.
Writer Shannon Adler stated, “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched in the minds of others and the memories they share about you,” and it is abundantly clear that Tyron carved his name in the hearts of so many, and left memories that will be a part of the PWC culture forever.
Dolly Parton wrote, “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are an excellent leader.” It is equally clear, from watching Tyron’s interactions with his brother, and with young racers throughout the last decade that I have been involved in the sport, that included in Tyron’s legacy is his place as a leader, both in and out of the PWC community.
And lastly, from Maya Angelou, “If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Leave a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” You definitely did that, Tyron.
From Stephen Whitaker I feel like I had the privilege of watching you grow up Tyron Motzouris. From the tubby, smiley little boy always giggling, fishing rod in hand, friendly demeanour and his bud Keegan Beattie in tow most often at the Yacht club/ boat garage and fishing with his Dad Peter Motzouris on the boat. I’ll never forget the little voice and always so respectful.
I watched you grow as Dustin Motzouris and I carried on with riding and training and soon you joined us.
I watched you grow from a tubby little chap into a strapping, strong young man and then into one of the best athletes in the sport of world jet ski racing while overcoming multiple obstacles with your health. You helped run Z-Craft and were there for your mom Marilyn Motzouris your brother Dustin and the rest of the family when your Dad passed. Your commitment to your family and the family business was unwavering.
You and Dust then started your own thing building the best race skis in the world. You most certainly left your mark as the two brothers revolutionized the jet ski racing world.
You married Dominique Motzouris and started the most beautiful family and just grew from strength to strength. Your girls loved you and you treated them like absolute Gold, you loved Dom with all your heart, they were the apple of your eye.
You moved to the states and joined Dust and Mandy Hyman Motzouris . You were one of the best brothers, uncles and brother in laws anyone could ever ask for and your nieces loved uncle Ty’s! Your brother Dustin finally had his best friend by his side again and you two did it all together, built and designed skis, trained together and grew from strength to strength. A force to be reckoned with.
Watching the tributes pour in over the past few days has been both heartsore and heart warming. You’ve left a legacy behind and the respect people all over the world have for you is just a testament to the special person you are. You will always be remembered for the smile, laugh and genuine care and respect you had for anyone you crossed paths with.
It’s devastating that you are no longer with us anymore but I’m glad you are finally at peace. Your family tried so hard to fix you and they exhausted every possible thing they could as they loved you so much.
Thank you for your friendship and the lessons you left us all with Ty’s. The world is a better place because of you.
RIP Ty’s till we meet again brother.
From the South African National Jet Ski Racing series The SAJSBA would like to honour an amazing sportsman, an even better person, a good friend, a son, a brother, and a loving husband and father. Tyron Motzouris played a big part in the SAJSBA family for many years. He was kind, humble, considerate and loyal. He will be sorely missed.
To the Motzouris family: Our deepest condolences go out to you all during this difficult time. The strength you have all shown over the past two years has been immense. During your time of grief may you find comfort in his memory.
Fly high Tyron, until we all meet again.
From Heidi Leitch In honour of a true gentleman and awesome human… Rest peacefully Tyron Motzouris, u took me under ur wing and taught me my holeshot starts when I was the only girl racing stand ups with the boys… ur kindness and determination will live on in all our hearts forever… my deepest condolences to ur beautiful family.
From Clinton Gauld Tyron Motzouris, you will really be missed . You were an asset to this world and human kind. I know this is a terrible time for Marilyn Motzouris, Dustin, Motzouris, Vanessa Taylor, Mandy Hyman Motzouris, Dominique Motzouris,Tyron’s Children and all other family . When I read all the peoples in the worlds condolences for Tyron , it just shows how many peoples lives he made an impact on. Tyron proved that the good people are still noticed and remembered. As Tyron’s family I think you can be extremely proud of what an impact he has made on so many.
From Richard Robert Sparks T-Nutz… So lucky to have known you and had a few years of being your friend. You’re driven nature and humbleness will always be an inspiration. My memories of you will always be cherished and held close to my heart my bru. Rest in peace buddy..!!!!
From Deven Farthing RIP Tyron Motzouris. It feels like yesterday that you guys dropped off my new hull and we were training at body beach. Thank you for everything you and Dustin Motzouris have done for me and the sport as a whole. All the things you have done for me and taught me will never be forgotten. You will be missed.
From Sally Cathrine Ensor -Smith Our condolences to the Motzouris family , rest in peace Tyron Motzouris, fly high , always a legend to many We bought my Kawasaki standup from the Motzouris brothers many years ago, and they both gave me their time teaching me how to race that machine with lots of laughter and happy times on the water in SA. May GOD now have Tyrone racing jet skis in heaven, doing what he always loved.
From Mark Gomez The Motz family fights for what they believe in. In this case it’s their family, our beloved Tyron has passed after fighting for so long. May you rest in peace, we are all so proud of you for the impact you have had on and off the race course. I will sincerely miss you and will be cheering your legacy on watching your brother Dustin continue to carry your passion through the business and supporting the family.
From Jackson Jay Rod Rest in Peace Tyron Motzouris 08/29/2024. I wish you would have been able to recover from your injuries 2 years ago and we’d all be watching you and your brother train and prepare for finals. But here I am writing this post. You finally left us, mind and body. Your spirit lives on in all the lives you’ve touched. There’s a version of us that lives in the minds of those that have known us. So in a way you’re still here, all the best parts and the best times. Carry on in spirit and continue to be the ball of positivity you were in life in spirit, guiding your friends, and most importantly your family as they go through this trying time.
From Ronnie Parker Every time I ride, and watch a GP1R race, I will thank Tyron for his incredible contributions to our sport. He was an innovator, inspiration, and a friend to all. God Speed!
From Kole Cramer Rest In peace to a good friend, As I sit here and look at these amazing photos and awesome times we had I can’t ever forget about them. The amount of laps we’ve spun at body beach. The amount of races we battled. The amount of times we lined up next to each other. The amount of laughs and good times. The amount of times talking on the phone figuring out if this worked good or that worked good. Tyron, thank you for everything, thank you for believing in me and most of all thank you for all the support and drive you have given me. RIP my friend.
From David Zipperian Such a loss for words right now….. Nobody is supposed to die doing this sport…… Tyrone long before you message me long before we became friends you motivated me…. I’m so sorry…… My friend Joseph is going to make up some stickers….. .. Rip Tyron Motzouris Forever strong #2za….. The rest of my season is dedicated to you my friend….. I will Give them the horns the best I can….. Say hi to Nedra for me. See you on the other side of The checkers…
And in a message to WCJ from Sam Nehme: Everyone here at Broward Motorsports is saddened to hear about the loss of Tyron Motzouris. Our hearts pour out to his family and loved ones left behind. Life is not always fair, but God always has a plan. Ty impacted the sport of jet ski racing in so many ways. He has left a mark on a sport and industry that he loved so much. His accomplishments both on and off the track were equally impressive. First and foremost, he built an amazing family but also went on to build an industry-changing business along with a long list of racing accolades. Ty will be missed by all but remembered forever. RIP my friend.
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