Paired together with multi-time IJSBA World Champion Minuro Kanamori, the two of us were entered in the Manufacturer Stock class – where Kanamori rode so hard that he shadowed fellow Kawasaki-racer and race winner Craig Warner until he started to run out of gas, bumping him back to third place overall. I, on the other hand, came in 20th overall and 10th in my class, but let’s not dwell on that.
Unique to the 310R over the other 310-models is the two-tone paint job and blue pinstripe. We started by removing the factory decals, and any residual adhesive.Next, we started mocking up the black background pieces on the hood. The Ultra hood is nefariously complex, full of compound curves making this kit a little bit of a chore.
Rather, we want to show how we gave our already stunning-from-the-showroom Ultra 310R a very custom, yet very noninvasive makeover, thanks to our very special friends at Hurricane Industries.
The Antioch, California company first opened its doors only at the start of 2014, but Derrick Kemnitz has been working in the graphics and composite industries for many years before that. “I offer a variety of composite parts as well as many custom graphics, number plates, custom apparel and clothing,” Kemnitz explained.
Using Adobe Illustrator CS7 and a “standard” vinyl plotter, Hurricane knocked out our unique design in record time and had our vinyl kit in our hands with plenty of time to spare before the weekend’s race.
Hurricane recommends installing the vinyl decals on a wet, slightly soapy surface if only to allow freedom to position the decal properly.
Be warned, for those looking to do likewise for their Ultra-series Kawasaki and have never installed a wrap like this, know that the kit is not a single finished piece. Our kit was comprised of several layers that needed to be “stacked” to get the final look. Thankfully, the Oracle Intermediate Cast vinyl is thin and therefore lays down nicely one layer upon another, but again, it might take more time than you’re used to.
Working together with Kanamori and Kawasaki’s vehicle prep master, Jeff Priddy (the man who single-handedly prepares every single Kawasaki bike, ski, quad and UTV that is seen in official press photos), we spent several hours working the vinyl to get every bubble, wrinkle and crease out. Be prepared to work, but you’ll be stoked on the result like we were.
Once the water has dried, the decal can be properly applied. We used a variety of squeegees and plastic applicators that would chase out bubbles and wrinkles without “burning” or damaging the thin vinyl.We worked each back panel in stages, as one panel needed to dry more before we could chase out all of the bubbles, as another was ready for final application.Admittedly, we struggled with the center section: the Kawasaki’s complex curves made the main backing difficult to cooperate. Add to that the unusual cut-outs for our sponsors’ logos and unique design, we had to lay it down in stages.The clear backing paper is oddly thicker than the vinyl itself and has a texture that makes laying the vinyl decal down a little tricky, but we managed to get the hang of it after a while.It’s easy to get excited – and therefore a little impatient – when you start seeing how the white top layer decals bring the black backdrop decal to life. The intricacy of the background cuts now make sense when you see how Hurricane incorporated the green hood into the logos.Next came the bold race numbers, two highlight stripes and racer name – akin to those seen on vintage race cars and motorcycle racers.Because the lower half features a blacked out section, we took out a razor blade and trimmed the vinyl accordingly. Jeff Priddy also classied up our design by cutting the wrap to allow the blue pin stripe to bookend the racer signature.The final result almost looks like an official Factory Kawasaki setup. Again, this kit comes off twice as easy as it was to go on, so for those wanting to replicate this look need only to contact Hurricane Industries today.
The dirt used at most SoCal motocross tracks has the tendency to bond with the motorcycle’s aluminum parts after a week or so, and can be tricky to get off during normal washing.
So there you stand in your garage, marveling at the dizzying assortment of cleaning products lurking in the dusty cabinets. There are automotive waxes, protectants, polishes and washes galore, but their use is specific and definite. “Do not use on plastics or fiberglass,” “Not safe for use on clear coats,” and other terrifying warning labels that keep your watercraft cleaning options limited.
A true benefit lies in a product’s versatility. Fortunately, Jet Renu’s Dri Wash MX has made no such claim of exclusivity. Sure it’ll keep your PWC and boat looking good, but feel free to use it on your other beloved toys, as well.
Dri Wash is a non-toxic, biodegradable cleaner and polish that was developed to clean, maintain and protect most surfaces – without the need for water. The ability to spot clean certain areas of any vehicle between washes is a great time saver, and comes in handy to remove not only mud and dirt, but other contaminants like bird droppings and road grime when the watercraft, car, or motorcycle is otherwise relatively clean.
The spray foam was light enough to cling to the vertical surface of the swingarm. Just be sure to keep it away from the brake rotor. After a couple of minutes, the foam had done a great job of dissolving the crusted mud.We look forward to seeing what else we can get clean without water in the coming weeks, but this product already looks like it has the versatility to keep at the front of our garage’s cleaning kit.
For this evaluation, we wanted to see how well Jet Renu’s Dri Wash MX (12oz. aerosol can, $12.95) could cut through the dried, baked-on motocross mud and dirt that had collected on our Kawasaki KX250F’s aluminum swingarm for the last few weeks. The mud specks had used that time to really bond to the aluminum, which typically makes it more difficult to remove during a normal wash. We know, conducting a test on a motorcycle is a little off topic for a PWC magazine, but it does have “MX” in the name after all.
Since the directions lacked specific usage details, we opted to saturate the swingarm with Dri Wash spray and let the foam do its thing for about three minutes. As soon as the suds melted away, we took a clean terry cloth towel (microfiber would’ve been great, too) and wiped away the mess. Folding to a clean section of towel, we wiped down the area one more time to remove any residue, and we were done. Simple as that. The mud had dissolved in the solution and we were looking at a clean, shiny swingarm – no stubborn specks of dirt or unsightly streaking. Impressive.
Wipe the surface with a clean cloth, preferably microfiber, then turn to a clean section and buff to shine.As good as new! No stubborn spots or streaking.
Last year, the personal watercraft industry reported over 30,000 new units sold. Of course, the numbers varied from one OEM to the other, but of those thousands of PWC, nearly half of them were Sea-Doos. That’s pretty dang impressive and an indicator that BRP is making a product that people like and that people want. Dealers happily met public demand and boat ramps and launches across the world were quickly filled with like-minded boaters.
While this is great for our industry, we at The Watercraft Journal see one problem: there’s a lot of personal watercraft out there that look the same. That’s why we love the work going on at Millsboro, Delaware’s WMF Watercraft. Their service department isn’t just changing oil or winterizing skis each winter, but busy customizing supercharged full-tilt runabouts with the best go-fast equipment the aftermarket has to offer. And the WMF Custom Work shop is available to you.
We’ve already showcased what we think is possibly one of the coolest offerings we’ve seen: the WMF Edition Sea-Doo RXP-X 320. This performance package radically transforms a plain old 260-horsepower RXP-X into a closed course killer, a lake-shredding rocket ship, producing a real 320-horsepower thanks to a bevvy of RIVA Racing performance parts a RIVA Pro Series Steering system, billet iControl levers, RIVA Cold Air Intake kit, RIVA intake grate, RIVA Pro Series sponsons, RIVA Billet Trim Tabs, RIVA rear mat, Solas Impeller, RIVA Free Flow Exhaust, RIVA Intake Manifold Upgrade Kit, RIVA So-Con GPS overide, an ECU reflash.
While this cherry machine can be yours for 16,999, the WMF Custom Shop can option your Sea-Doo or Yamaha FZ or FX series runabout with any number of parts, components and even finish your ride with custom paint and graphics. WMF has been the exclusive builder of all of GEICO Racing’s Sea-Doos that have been making the boat show circuit, the very same skill and execution is available to you.
We’ve been posting quite a bit of racing coverage this week, and while we’d like to take a much needed breather from the fast-paced world of PWC competition, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention how you (yes, you!) can own the one of the fastest machines to have scorched the water.
Handcrafted for the 2013 IJSBA World Finals, Bushell later took the very same custom runabout to Dubai to compete, wherein the Lincolnshire, England native proved his 500-horsepower machine was clearly capable of 90 miles-per-hour, with staggering acceleration of 0-to-80mph in two seconds.
Details pertaining to the build are still kept under lock and key, so to learn the true in’s and out’s, you’ll have to contact Bushell directly. For those interested in dramatically stepping up their game, the #158 Sea-Doo does come in custom livery, including this detailed wrap and paint scheme.
The savvy onlooking will note the hood and cowling from a GTI/GTR, as Bushell notes the GTI models have a lower center of gravity over the RXP-X.
Clearly a new billet steering neck and sponsons, Jettrim seat and mats and large diameter Skat-Trak pump and impeller are only a few of the long list of goods included. This wicked ski can be yours for £14,999 (or $25,500), which is really affordable when you consider the cost of a new RXP-X, the parts and labor invested to build, tune and test the new powertrain, and the custom components designed specifically for it.
It was just over a year ago when the maker of personal watercraft cleaning and detailing sprays and cleaners, Jet Renu burst onto the scene. Now celebrating the beginning of its second year in the industry, Jet Renu has already built a pretty substantial name for itself, becoming a major presence at the Jettribe West Coast PWC Series, the Jettribe Long Beach-to-Catalina Offshore Championship and even the IJSBA World Finals (also supported by Jettribe – man, those dudes are everywhere!).
Only recently, the manufacturer of total care products for your PWC announced that Jet Renu will be the main sponsor for Nanette Sanchez at this year’s Jettribe IJSBA World Finals in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Part of the “Bad Betty Squadron,” Nanette is a mainstay of the Jettribe West Coast PWC Series’ Sport Spec class aboard her ’96 Sea-Doo HX – where she recently placed sixth overall Saturday and fourth.
Sanchez will pilot her Sport Spec Sea-Doo this October 10-12, 2014 with the support of Kommander Industries, Jettribe, Impros, LG1, and her husband and Vintage Ski racer Aaron Sanchez, in addition to Jet Renu.
Speaking of which, after a long, uphill climb, Jet Renu is now available for shoppers both domestically and internationally on Amazon.com. In short time, the giant mega-online vendor has opened up the PWC cleaner company to a wide swathe of countries with enthusiasts looking for a superior product to maintain their ski’s finish.
Riding personal watercraft is an interesting experience as every now and again, Mother Nature likes to remind you just where you’re playing. Be it a sudden onset of really rough water, winds or other unsavory weather, sometimes we get thrown a quick reminder of just how small we all are on this big blue planet.
Last year, the crew of Australia’s Jetski Fishing Channel were shown this very thing as they were filming an episode of the Jetski Fishing Show in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf just off of the coast of New Zealand. As they were underway, the skis drew the attention of a group of Orcas who decided it might be fun to tag along.
Below is a few minutes of the Jetski Fishing Channel’s encounter with these Killer Whales, who, as you’ll see, dramatically dwarf the watercraft they are riding. Although the whales don’t get “danger close,” they do manage to impress and intimidate the riders, as we’re sure they would to any of us.
[Editor’s note: This letter came across our desk at the same time PWCOffshore’s Mark Gerner had it published across his website’s various social media outlets. Nevertheless, I felt it was an invaluable piece worthy of publication here at The Watercraft Journal. Even though I don’t regard The Journal as a “racing magazine” – despite all of the racing coverage we’ve published these last few days – I am forever impressed with the mettle of character of persons that I encounter at racing events. -Kevin]
I am not inspired easily, Anthony Radetic inspires me. Many people crumble when presented with adversity or true challenges; they find a way out, convince themselves that it can’t be done, take the path of least resistance, try to change the rules or find excuses. Not Anthony Radetic. Anthony is a former Army Blackhawk pilot and injured veteran, he is a spinal cord paraplegic and spends some time in a wheelchair. That is, when he’s not swimming, on a jet ski, competing in competitive hand cycling events, competitive and professional skiing at the international level which includes backflips and other impressive feats of athleticism and all other sports that he can compete in.
Anthony decided he would be the first person in history to get out of his wheelchair, mount a personal watercraft (jet ski) and take on the annual Long Beach to Catalina and Back Offshore National Championship 58 mile race. This race intimidates most seasoned jet ski/PWC racers due to the channel’s unpredictable and potentially rough conditions that involve traveling out to sea 28 miles to a turn boat off Catalina and Back to the Queen Mary in Long Beach. The channel can be flat and clear one moment and within 15 minutes winds, fog and currents can kick up whitecaps and six footers. Anthony was not intimidated, and he did it yesterday. Quite an accomplishment! Congratulations to Anthony Radetic and all respects from all of us at PWCOffshore.com for this tremendous accomplishment.
This weekend was one not to miss, no matter what coast you were on. While one half of The Watercraft Journal was beating themselves senseless at the 2014 Jettribe Long Beach-to-Catalina Offshore Championship in sunny Southern California, the East Coast was going off with the fifth stop of the Hydro-Turf Pro Watercross National Tour in Colonial Beach, Virginia.
While full coverage of this awesome weekend of racing is soon coming (we’re talking to you night owls out there), we would be remiss to give a big shout out to Factory Yamaha/Dean’s Team and RIVA Racing‘s own Troy Snyder who rocked the faces off of the competition, grabbing holeshot after holeshot and reeling in not only the Pro Stock championship for the weekend, but the overall points lead.
This not only places Snyder at the top for the coveted first place position (something the 43-year-old has been chasing for a couple years now with dogged resolve), but also Yamaha who made major strides to secure championships in Pro Open, Stock and Limited classes – as well as Naturally Aspirated. With all signs showing that Snyder and Yamaha will continue at full steam, 2014 might be their year.
“[I] took the win this weekend in Colonial Beach, Virginia! Also took the points lead with two rounds to go! [Thanks to] Tim Judge for the great pep talks! [I] couldn’t do it without your friendship and keeping my mind on point! [To] Bo Dupriest for the countless hours you spend working on this 2014 FZR Yamaha SVHO and trailer tires! Erminio Iantosca for your great friendship and making it fun to be at the races and your pit help and holding. Dean Charrier – you don’t go unnoticed in my pits! Without your FZR package you’ve spent countless hours working on, we couldn’t be on top right now! Thank you! Dave Bamdas; RIVA Racing products are the best in the business! Thank you dearly! Hydro Turf and Mike Bonin; thanks for the best support from a aftermarket company – not only for my personal support but for supporting the National Tour! Thank you! Jennifer Snyder and Tory Snyder; thank you for the text message today that brought that fire to my eyes this morning. You’re the difference in winning and losing! [I] love you guys! To Cody Hawkins your dad was in my mind today. [As] crazy as it sounds I feel he helped me pull that final hole shot today! Keep your head high tomorrow! Thanks everybody for the support! It takes a team of champions to make a champion! It’s like that!”
Jeff Lane rode his #83 Kawasaki Ultra 300LX to a fantastic fifth place finish overall.
I believe that when you die, only three things will go with you: the relationships you made, the knowledge you learned, and the experience you gained. For all the time we spend slaving over work, fretting over nonsense and yelling at bad drivers on your commute home, the things that truly matter are not things at all. Because, when the day comes where we meet our maker, it’s very unlikely that his first question will be, “So, tell me about your job,” after all.
The annual Long Beach-to-Catalina Offshore Championship (LB2CAT) – this year presented by Jettribe, Sea-Doo, Sea-Tow, Hot Products, Hydro-Turf, Oakley, Jet Re-Nu, Kawasaki, The Watercraft Journal, Pro Rider Magazine and PWCOffshore.com – is one of those experiences that will go with you throughout your life. Even if you only do it once, it’ll be something you’ll never forget. This year would mark my fourth bout with the 52-mile open ocean enduro, and possibly my most memorable.
Although Jonathan Mangan’s Open Class 300X was one of the first to DNF, Evelyn Mangan finished strong, coming in 22nd place.Alberta, Canada’s Mike Klippenstein fought a mechanical issue but pulled through and earned 13th place overall.
The road to yesterday’s race – held on Sunday, July 20th – began six months earlier at Kawasaki’s 2014 model introduction in the Florida Keys.
As I raced Brand Manager Bret Snider across a field of emerald green sea, we were wowed as multi-world champion and Kawasaki product development guru Minuro Kanamori streaked past as if we were standing still. Bret and I had laughed that we would partner up for the LB2CAT, but I was the one who took it a bit more serious.
Although Bret had responsibilities that would keep him from participating, he made good on lending the use of a bone-stock 2014 Kawasaki Ultra 310R to use. Equally, he also provided me a riding partner, Kanamori. The two of us were entered in event promoter Ross Wallach‘s Manufacturer Stock class. Restricted to traction mats, seat covers and handlebar modifications, the pair of 310R’s required no such modifications and went to the water 100-percent showroom stock.
Over the race’s 8 years under Ross Wallach’s direction, the race has become more streamlined and straight-forward, helping eliminate confusion and improve rider satisfaction.A total of 32 racers dared the elements and the threat of mechanical failure to charge the open ocean. Unfortunately, fate would claim fives machines.
As the entries began to pour into Mark Gerner’s PWCOffshore.com email inbox, I sought about reached out to companies for support. Immediately, perennial lifestyle brand JetPilot provided an Apex Race John and Apex S/E vest, a pair of Immersed shorts, gloves and JetPilot’s Race Boots.
The day before the green flag would drop, the Pacific was almost eerily flat. Smooth 1-to-2 foot rollers appealed to flat-bottom hulled riders and those less physically prepared for the hour-plus-workout (such as myself), while others riding deep-draft Kawasakis voiced concern.
As Lady Luck is a fickle mistress, reports of like water conditions were mistaken, providing cross-hatched 2-to-4 foot chop and errant rollers that surprised many.
Queensland, Australia’s Christian D’Agostin (and crew) traveled across the planet to race the LB2CAT only to suffer cooling issues and forfeit the race. For their efforts, the team received the “Longest Distance Traveled” award.This sunbathing sea lion was more than content occupying the end of the dock, seeing all the racers off.
A field of 32 total riders suited up and idled out to the staging area by 9am Sunday, having passed tech inspection and the rider’s meeting earlier. Gentle northbound winds blew the lingering marine layer inland, revealing Santa Catalina Island in almost unprecedented clarity. Navigation – at least southward to the island – would not be a problem.
The lineup of watercraft was impressive: Craig Warner returned from Georgia to battle for his fifth all-time win, as well as his third consecutive win to boot. Gerner wanted to oust his teammate with his much anticipated R&D Performance T1 Turbo-powered Ultra. Likewise, Canadian-by-way-of-Lake-Havasu Mike “Kliper” Klippenstein had his 90mph R&D turbo FX SVHO at the ready.
Yet, interestingly, the field of Pro Open skis was doubled by those entered in the Manufacturer Stock class. With a purse of $1,200 at stake, a dozen racers vied for the cash prize. Only a couple Sea-Doos were present, while Yamahas could be counted on a single hand. The rest were a field of Kawasaki Ultras, the deep-V rough water design having proved itself time and again.
RPM Racing Enterprises’ Ross Wallach pulled off yet another fantastic LB2CAT, ensuring safe and systematic racing in an environment that is both dangerous and unpredictable.PWCOffshore’s Mark Gerner had to sit this year out as his turbo-powered Kawasaki developed a hiccup and had to come back early.
With three helicopters swirling overhead, Wallach signaled the “go” and watched as dozens of skis boiled the saltwater. Directly out of the breakwater was a melee of cross vehicle traffic, rough water and racing watercraft. Almost immediately, several skis went down, including Jonathan Mangan and Mark Gerner, who noticed a drop in boost and wisely opted to bow out before permanently damaging his craft.
Klipper was next to drop out, as he was spotted pulling his seat off to examine his engine. Next was Queensland, Australia’s Christian D’Agostin who traveled all of the way to the States to compete on a brand-new Ultra 310X SE. At the head of the first pack, Warner led closely shadowed by Kanamori who rode his Manufacturer Stock 310R with unmatched ferocity. Core PWCOffshore rider KC Heidler followed like a man possessed.
In the second pack, husband-and-wife duo Brittany and Curtis Marker reeled in and passed half a dozen riders aboard a naturally aspirated FX HO and Ultra LX, respectively. Wounded Warrior Anthony Radetic impressed all aboard a current model RXP-X 260, refusing to let off the throttle despite the brutal water the Sea-Doo chewed through.
Our Manufacturer Stock Ultra 310R performed admirably but left much to be desired in the way of fuel mileage, as the “low fuel” alarm sounded half way back to the mainland.With a time of 57 minutes (a couple minutes short of his previous time record), Monster Kawasaki’s Craig Warner claimed his third consecutive and five-time overall LB2CAT championships.
Behind the pack, Klipper’s teammate, Charles Anderson – aboard a inked-out FX SVHO – caught a cross-angled roller and was violently thrown from his runabout. The ejection injured the racer’s angle, but he reboarded and soldiered on, refusing to relent.
The clear skies encouraged boaters and fishermen to take to the channel, making for quite a bit of traffic and therefore rougher waters than what Mother Nature was already dishing out.
Although I was equipped with some of the very best gear available, I struggled to maintain a steady pace. Fatigue crept down my forearms and into my hands, making throttle control a herculean task. Lactic acid burned in my thighs and ever increasing exhaustion softened my resolve. By the half-way mark, I was nearing something like a groove when the “low fuel” chime began to sound.
My elation at the beginning had faded into determination half way through and now had mutated into desperation. I was a man passing through the 5 stages of grief.
With literally no fuel left in the tank, Kawasaki’s Minoru Kanamori feathered the throttle all the way in only to be passed in the final moment by KC Heidler.Kanamori’s sub-60 minute time initially worried officials until other Manufacturer Stock 310-powered Ultras soon followed.
Fooled by the obscured shoreline, I mistakenly started to rely on my dizzied vision rather than my Garmin GPS and soon found myself a couple of miles west of my destination. “You just wanted to take a quick look at the loading docks,” I told myself. The joke wasn’t funny then, either.
Drawing closer to the Queens Gate breakwater, the undulating seas began to smooth. I knew I was back in the pack, but didn’t care. Despite my weariness I was still happy to be out there, testing my mettle. With a solitary flashing bar on my fuel gauge, I leapt up, viced the throttle and burned through what fuel and energy the ski and pilot had left in their reserves.
Warner had passed the yellow Sea-Tow boat 25 minutes earlier, earning his record win and marking his place in offshore racing history. In dramatic fashion, Heidler bested Kanamori in the final seconds of the race, as Kanamori’s stock ski surged and coughed from its fuel lines running dry. A field of Kawasakis crossed the line, testifying to the ski’s offshore prowess.
Not all participants make the trek aboard four-strokes. Tibi Imbuzon’s Yamaha SUV has made this race several years in a row.Without these companies The Watercraft Journal wouldn’t have been able to participate in this year’s LB2CAT – huge thanks go to Kawasaki, JetPilot, Fly Racing, Dragon Alliance and Hurricane Industries!
Confusion at the turn boat led to a mix up between me and dynamo Tera Laho. We unknowingly shared the same race number, and had marked my pass around the turn boat as her and not me. Unfortunately, Laho’s built Yamaha FX suffered supercharger clutch issues forcing her to return back before reaching the island. Since the turn boat had called her, Tera was marked as the seventh ski to cross the finish line.
Thankfully, the swap was quickly resolved and many were happy to learn they had suddenly stepped up in ranking. As for me, I was never more happy to be floating idly at the mouth of the Los Angeles River, having crossed the checkered flag in 20th place – not too bad considering my woeful lack of training, an unexpected detour and waning fuel supply.
Again, even as I ache with sore muscles and what can only be a bruised tailbone (I came down pretty hard on the seat more than a couple times), I have to say that I couldn’t be happier. The Long Beach-to-Catalina Offshore Championship is an accomplishment, a feat that many are too timid to dare. Unlike other rides, this race is more about the experience than the trophy (although winning is always nice), and that is why I implore you to schedule accordingly to join me next year – because I’m coming back for more.
Racers and enthusiasts alike come for the challenge but return for the camaraderie. This experience is unlike any other.
All images courtesy of Justin Stannard.
2014 Jettribe Long Beach-to-Catalina Offshore Championship
Overall Results: 1. Craig Warner, 2. KC Heidler, 3. Minoru Kanamori, 4. Michael Perry, 5. Jeff Lane, 6. Tony Hoa, 7. John Feeney, 8. Bill Scott, 9. Derek Newton, 10. Dave “Pirate” Tew, 11. Tom Cruz, 12. Tommy Kolleck, 13. Mike Klippenstein, 14. Brittany Marker, 15. Akira Tanaka, 16. Curtis Marker, 17. Anthony Radetic, 18. Scott McIntosh, 19. Chris Dobbins, 20. Kevin Shaw, 21. Brandi Price, 22. Evelyn Mangan, 23. Tibi Imbuzon, 24. Charles Anderson, 25. Kelsey Albert, 26. Terry Rowden, 27. Tammie “Ocean” Priselac; DNF: Jonathan Mangan, Mark Gerner, Paul Pham, Christian D’Agostin, Tera Laho
Pro/Am Open: 1. Craig Warner, 2. KC Heidler, 3. John Feeney, 4. Mike Klippenstein; 4-Stroke Stock: 1. Derek Newton, 2. Akira Tanaka, 3. Brandi Price, 4. Evelyn Mangan, 5. Tammie “Ocean” Priselac; Vet/Master Open: 1. Dave “Pirate” Tew, 2. Tom Cruz, 3. Scott McIntosh, 4. Chris Dobbins, 5. Tibi Imbuzon, 6. Charles Anderson; Mfg. Stock: 1. Minoru Kanamori,2. Michael Perry, 3. Jeff Lane, 4. Tony Hoa, 5. Bill Scott, 6. Tommy Kolleck, 7. Brittany Marker, 8. Curtis Marker, 9. Anthony Radetic, 10. Kevin Shaw, 11. Kelsey Albert, 12. Terry Rowden
When The Watercraft Journal’s own personal watercraft fishing guru, “JetSki Brian” Lockwood isn’t out reeling in some of the best fishing off of the North Carolina and Virginia coastline, he’s hosting thrill seekers and fellow PWC fishermen on his personally-guided PWC tours.
Recently, Lockwood made it known that he’s now booking complete “Land & Sea” adventures for those looking to soak in some great scenery, fishing and excitement offshore, as well as take in the sights, history and fun on terra firma as well.
His new “Land & Sea Jet Ski Adventures” is another way that you can enjoy the diversity of freedom that personal watercraft can offer as well as enjoy much of what these southern states have to offer on land as well.
“[We] had a great Jet Ski Fishing and Adventures Inc. on a picture perfect day with Laura and Brian from Topping, Virginia, as well as Frances and Frank of Mechanicsville, VA. We departed from Whitehouse Cove Marina in Poquoson and went up the York River to River Walk in Patriot Tours & Provisions – Yorktown Segway PT Tours where all four went on a guided Segway trip.
“We then ran the skis along Gloucester and across Mobjack Bay to New Point Comfort Light for a walk along the pretty beach there. Then it was back across the Chesapeake bay for about a 35 mile total trip.
“If you want to go on a “Land and Sea” Jet Ski Adventure give me a call and book a trip 757-342-5780. Here are some pictures from today.”
