Quick! What year is it? If you weren’t paying attention you might think you had suddenly been warped a decade or two back in time as two of the sport’s most successful professional racers for the last 30-plus years battled for top billing at this past weekend’s the final round of the P1 AquaX National Championships in St. Cloud, Florida.

MacClugage self-sponsored this season’s racing efforts as a show of force against others better equipped and funded. Beginning the season aboard a Sea-Doo RXP-X 300, Macc procured a Dean’s Team-tuned FX SVHO to finish out the series.

Macc fought back father-and-son duo Dustin and Deven Farthing, trading podium positions the whole weekend – both of whom also rode Yamaha SVHO-powered WaveRunners, giving the brand an impressive clean sweep of the championship for yet another consecutive weekend.

While the veteran Monster Energy racer enjoyed this weekend’s win, fellow Monster rider, Dustin Farthing earned the series’ points total to earn him the season’s championship – besting rising youth talents Camden Powell, Tory Snyder and even his own son, Deven.

As part of the Yamaha Blue Life Series, Yamaha puts the spotlight on Hurtgruten Expeditions. This is a hardcore expedition group who needs equipment that can handle the extreme conditions of a destination like Antarctica. Equipment must be reliable and earth friendly, Yamaha Outboards meet those demands.

They use the Yamaha 60-horsepower, four stroke outboard motors to power their fleet of Rigid Inflatable Boats. With Antarctica being a remote and rugged destination, additional gear and extra planning are required so they carry a lot of motors. Hence the 55 Yamaha F60s on its three larger ships, with two ships carrying 20 Yamaha F60 outboards aboard and one ship holding 15 motors.

“When we are in Antarctica, we must be self-sufficient and self-reliant. Reliability is absolutely key. We have to trust our equipment to take care of us just as our passengers trust us to take care of them,” said Karin Strand, Vice President of Development. “Planning is critical, but you cannot plan for every situation. There are no ‘repair shops’ around so we have to be prepared and we need to have confidence in our equipment.”

Hurtgruten Expeditions has been using Yamaha power since 2002 for their journeys and are super happy with the motor’s reliability. The guys know they will always make it back to their ships when taking groups out a on the RIBs to explore. Hurtgruten Expeditions offers trips for adventurers and those who want to try new things.

The Hurtgruten company integrates sustainability and education to make for a more fulfilling experience and to give people a deeper understanding of nature. For more information and a complete list of Hurtigruten Expeditions destinations, visit www.hurtigruten.com.

With the prices of everyday things like milk, eggs and gasoline literally three-to-four times the cost just a couple of years ago, expecting to find a smokin’ deal on anything fun is few and far between. That’s why we had to jump on this offer from Galar Boats who is looking to move this pair of a rigid inflatable-sided boat and a WaveRunner.

The combination is a 2023 Galar Boats Ribbed Jet Ski Boat (rigid inflatable) equipped with Bimini Top, stereo, navigational lights, table, and a Continental aluminum trailer that holds both boat and personal watercraft. The PWC in question is a 2020 Yamaha GP1800R SVHO with only 29 hours on it.

Both were used as a “demo” unit (used for test rides or “demonstrations”) and have been well maintained and regularly serviced. Normally, a package like this would set you back $49,999. Instead, Galar will sell you the package for only $29,999 (and if you’re concerned about drumming up the cash, there is financing available).

For those uninitiated, Galar Boats is the Florida-based boat builder offering sturdy, lightweight combination vessels that couple with a personal watercraft, providing boating enthusiasts the very best of both experiences. This is a pretty sweet deal so it’s gonna vanish fast. For more information, please contact Galar at [email protected]

Impros has everything you need to rebuild your pump, replace worn components, and the tools to do the job. They offer rubber seals for impellers for Yamaha WaveRunners, Sea-Doo Watercraft, Kawasaki Jet Skis, and Honda AquaTrax. Impros even has seals for the old Arctic Cat Tigersharks.

If you need a tool to remove your impeller, the 440 Driveshaft Tool is available for proper removal of 300/400 Skat-Trak Impellers. If you have a Kawasaki 300 or 440 jet ski, Impros carries the Impeller Spanner Wrench that is necessary for tightening or loosening the impeller from the driveshaft.

The Kawasaki JS 550 Shaft Wrench fits into the small pump shaft on a JS 550 and can be used for multiple applications when working on your impeller. Impros carries a line of Solas Impeller Tools to remove and install select models of Solas Impellers. They also have a Yamaha Driveshaft Wrench that fits the WaveJammer/WaveRunner 500/LX650.

There are tons of other impeller tools and parts like impeller boots, spacers, nose cones, and spline tools. Impros offers 3M Marine 5200 Sealant that is strong enough to use on plug kits and intake duct. Use it to seal almost anything you don’t need to remove.

Get out the caulking gun and get busy! They even carry Sea-Doo XPS Jet Pump Bearing Grease and Jet Pump Oil. Check out the Impros website for all the details and all things impeller. They don’t call themselves The Impeller Professionals for nothing!

Yamaha WaveRunners are enjoying some unprecedented wins – particularly from young talent – in 2023. After a hard fought battle, Tory Snyder pulled out the overall against multi-time world champion Dustin Farthing and his son, Deven both riding supercharged Yamaha WaveRunners.

The points leaders gave Yamaha a full sweep of the podium at the P1 AquaX Pro Enduro Championship in St. Petersburg, Florida this past weekend. Moreover, the win also places Yamaha WaveRunner Racing on the path to enjoying longest winning streak in history with its consecutive wins on the P1 Aquax Pro Enduro watercraft racing tour.

Currently, Snyder trails the senior Farthing by 37 points, placing Yamaha FX SVHO WaveRunners in the top two positions with Kawasaki 310X rider Camden Powell in third place. Snyder carries the 110 number same as his father, Troy Snyder who took that number to several podium finishes over his career.

Here’s the original press release:
Yamaha WaveRunner Racing swept the podium at Round 3 of the P1 AquaX Pro Enduro Championship in St. Petersburg, FL, with Yamaha FX SVHO WaveRunner rider Tory Snyder taking home the overall win. He finished the weekend 1-1-3 with fellow Yamaha FX SVHO riders Dustin Farthing and his son and teammate Deven Farthing completing the podium sweep, respectively.

The Round 3 overall win secured the #110 Snyderbuilt Racing‘s second-place position in the tour points standings. Dustin Farthing leads Snyder by 37 points with just one round remaining. Kawasaki rider Camden Powell is in third place, following Snyder by 25 points. 

“We’re excited that Tory found the speed and consistency he’s been looking for all summer long,” said Yamaha WaveRunner Racing team manager Bryce Parker. “We couldn’t be more pleased to have Dustin, Tory, and our championship-winning FX SVHO leading the Pro Enduro contingent with just one race weekend remaining.”

Pro Enduro racing is a test of rider skill and mechanical endurance. A rider must have stamina and strength to go the distance, and their equipment’s reliability is just as important. There are three motos that last 30 minutes plus 1 lap. P1 AquaX Pro Enduro racing action continues Sept. 16-17 in Kissimmee, FL, where the P1 AquaX Tour championship will be decided.

We have a story that is both frightening and uplifting from 7News Brisbane on how a friendship was forged after a harrowing crash during the Changwon International Grand Prix in March.

Brisbane’s Baily Cunningham had a late start to the race and was trying to catch up when he saw a horrific incident take place. A big yellow ski went airborne with the rider flying above it.

Cunningham witnessed both the rider and the jet ski come crashing down into the water. The watercraft had been traveling about 75mph and Cunningham knew it was likely the rider suffered critical injuries on impact.

Cunningham made the heroic decision to bail his ski and swim to the injured rider. Floating face down, was his teammate, Christian Cagnard. Cunningham and other nearby riders quickly loaded an unconscious Cagnard onto the back of a jet ski.

Cunningham was relieved when Cagnard regained consciousness about halfway back to shore and started complaining about losing a shoe! Cagnard suffered 8 broken ribs, a fractured eyesocket, and fluid on his lungs.

Cunninghams’s quick actions saved Cagnard from further injuries and probably death. In August, Cagnard invited Cunningham to his hometown in Sweden so he could be awarded for his bravery in saving his life. Cunningham received a beautiful plaque and the Hero of the Year Award from Cagnard’s Jetski club. A humble Cunningham said he won’t let the crash stop him racing and said he was looking forward to racing the following weekend. Kudos to an awesome human!

Following in the similar form as “The Deegans” YouTube channel that documents the exploits of Brian Deegan, 14 time X Games medalist and his kids’ NASCAR racing and motocross careers, 23-time world champion jet ski racer Dustin Farthing launched the “Farthing Racing” YouTube channel. Farthing Racing follows the racing exploits of the 45-year-old father of two boys, Deven and Talon, as they charge into the 2023 racing season.

Participating in both P1 AquaX and IJSBA sanctioned racing series, the Farthing Racing channel does a fantastic job of embodying the stoke, excitement and fast paced action of professional PWC racing. For 2023, the Farthings enjoy sponsorship support from Yamaha Motor Corp. USA, Broward Motorsports and Monster Energy – and take to the water aboard 2023 Yamaha FX SVHOs and GP1800R SVHOs.

While certainly a great way to catapult his own sons’ notoriety, the Farthing Racing video series also serves to present personal watercraft racing in a positive, professional manner. Thankfully, there’s no staged drama or the usual BS that comes with reality-style shows like these. Rather, Farthing keeps the pace of each episode crisp, the running length short and the action tight.

If you’re a fan of Dustin Farthing, either of his boys or professional racing as a whole, you owe it to yourself to subscribe to the Farthing Racing channel. Below we’ve included the most recent episode (currently, there are nine episodes published as of this writing with new episodes airing – typically – each week). So tune in, hit the subscribe button and look out for more episodes.

Impros has a full line of Hooker Impellers for Kawasaki and Yamaha standup jet skis. The Impros Kawasaki Hooker impeller for the SX-R 1500 is the best impeller if you are looking to maximize the bottom end and rough water hook up. Its stainless-steel radial edge design hooks up and provides excellent performance. This model fits the Kawasaki 148mm pump in the SXR 1500.

The 140mm impeller for the Kawasaki 140mm pump is a 3-blade large hub diameter made of stainless steel. It is designed for freestyle and freeriders who want to go big in the air on an SX-R, SXi Pro, or SX watercraft. Impros has five different impellers for Yamaha, including the new SuperJet Impeller. The new one is for 2021-2023 models of the Yamaha SuperJet.

It features a large hub design that works with the newly designed stock 144mm pump that comes on the 2021 SuperJet. This 3-blade large hub diameter with its radial edge design stainless steel impeller is made to improve the overall performance of your jet ski. It hooks up like a dream.

Impros offers the E-75/20 Impros Magnum Hooker with a 155mm impeller, 75mm hub, and 20mm threads for riders who are seeking a better hook up for their modified jet skis. Mods may include custom hulls and big engines that are pushing out large amounts of horsepower.

Those little 144mm pumps can’t handle the power of a performance engine, so riders are opting for the Magnum Hooker to get the maximum hook up. Check out the site for all the details on the Impros Hooker Impellers and to hit them up with any questions you may have.

BMS Racing now has Yamaha FX RecDeck and accessories in stock. If you’re looking to get into fishing or other watersports with your FX Series WaveRunner, now is the rime to get after it. RecDecks could sell out and be hard to find again.

The RecDeck is a necessary component for outfitting your WaveRunner with the accessories needed for other activities. It is the base for all the great add-ons. The RecDeck costs $1,119.95 and is a versatile multi-use platform that gives you the option to have more fun with your watercraft.

The RecDeck platform integrates with the swim platform and reboarding ladder. With a package like the Yamaha FX Premium Jetfish, you get the multi-use rack, an Engel 45 JetFish branded cooler, two rod holders, two cupholders, tie down straps, and eyelet mounts.

The included multi-use rack, allows you to add the Lounge Package, and get down to some serious relaxing while wetting a hook. It includes cupholders and two Yamaha Cooler Saddlebags, and they attach on each side of the chair.

Put your bait in one and food and drinks in the other and you are set for the day. You also have the option to buy a single track mounted fishing rod holder for the RecDeck if you don’t want to splurge on the whole package yet.

The Multi-Use Rack can also be purchased as a stand-alone accessory for the RecDeck. You can use it to secure coolers and other items you want to take on the water. Check out the Yamaha RecDeck and accessories at the Broward Motorsports Racing and get more out of your Yamaha FX WaveRunner.