Sea-Doo Ambassador Andrea Torrealba is a three-time skimboarding world champion from Florida. She moved to Dana Point, CA in 2016 and has longed to return to her roots in Florida. Sea-Doo set up a multi-day trip for Torrealba and a couple of close friends.

They were given a couple of Sea-Doo Explorer Pro’s to take on some waters less-traveled. The crew was stoked to hit some rivers and a few crystal springs in their journey of over 40 miles. The Explorers didn’t let them down as they navigated through water forests made up of Cyprus trees, and into several springs.

The days consisted of tow-skimboarding on the river, exploring the depths of the springs, and exploring the back waters of Florida. A large alligator makes an appearance as it makes it makes its way down a bank and into the water. Torrealba had the adventure of a lifetime with her close friends and the Explorer Pros were perfect for this trip.

They had a tow set up and were outfitted with the standard Explorer Bag, a LinQ 4.2 Gallon Cooler, and a LinQ Toolbox. All their gear was stowed away except for the skimboard which was tucked out the way on the starboard side. Check out the video and take a ride down memory lane with Amber Torrealba and friends.

JetX Performance, in Vaughan, ON, Canada completed the installation of a RIVA Sea-Doo Catch Can/Engine Breather Kit and a set of RIVA Pro-Series Sponsons on a 2022 Sea-Doo GTX 300 Limited for Bob Sudeyko of the Yukon Bob YouTube Channel.

“JetX has over 25 years of industry experience; knowledge, skill, honesty and going fast are a few things that we pride ourselves on [here].” The Yukon Bob channel features travels and experiences with the 2022 Sea-Doo GTX 300 Limited in the beautiful waters in and around Ontario, Canada.

Yukon Bob did a great job of documenting his experience with the RIVA Sponsons and Catch Can/Engine Breather Kit and the guys over at Jet X shared some pro installation tips and tricks that are sure to help any Sea-Doo owner looking to add these components to their personal watercraft.

The RIVA Sea-Doo Catch Can/Engine Breather Kit fits Sea-Doo 1503 and 1630 PWC engines, and retails for $161.95. This Can/Engine Breather Kit was designed by RIVA Racing to trap excess oil vapor and “eliminate power-robbing crankcase fumes from entering your Sea-Doo engine’s air intake.”

RIVA’s “race proven” Pro-Series Sponsons were designed to improve straight-line stability and improve the overall stock handling of your Sea-Doo for $569.95. According to RIVA, these sponsons fit the 2018-21 RXT, GTX & Wake Pro 230 (ST3) models and 2021 RXP-X 300 (T3R).

Bob shared, “I’m very pleased […] I think it’s a good investment to buy those sponsons, they are way better than the ones that come with the Sea-Doo, and they bite a lot more, they give you a lot more control on the water when you are turning right or left […] The RIVA Racing Sponsons for the GTX, I recommend them.”

The time is now to pre-order that new Sea-Doo you’ve been putting off. The offer ends March 31, 2023. The offer applies to the 2023 Switch models, and 2023 Sea-Doo PWC. The Switch Promotions include 2-year coverage and up to 12 months B.E.S.T Coverage. You must pre-order to grab this deal.

The price for the Sea-Doo Switch Pontoon Boat starts at $21,799. That’s not bad to get an easy-to-use family style boat. It even comes with a trailer, and you can customize it to make it yours. Go for the Compact model or go big and get a 21-foot Switch Sport with a 230hp motor. That one will cost you over $40,000.

If you don’t want the neighbors bothering, you about going out on the boat or enjoy your days on the water alone pre-order one of the new Sea-Doos. Pick up a Spark for as low as $5,999 or if you’re into a jet ski made for adventure, the Explorer Pro 170 is for you. It is made for the person who wants to get away from it all for a few days. It gets great gas mileage and can carry a large amount of gear.

For the times you want to hang out with friends and get into some tow sports, the new Wake Pro’s are pretty nice. The Wake Pro 170 starts at $12,899 and the Wake Pro 230 starts at $17,499. All pre-orders for jet skis come with 2-Year coverage plus no payment for 6 months! Get on this deal now! Check the site for the fine print on the Pre-Order Sales Event.

Before we get too nostalgic, here’s the big news: Mountain Motorsports has officially announced the acquisition of America’s Motor Sports. By adding the three AMS stores located in Nashville, Madison and Dickson, the move brings Mountain Motorsports’ reach to 12 stores throughout Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia; making the dealer network one of the most prolific in the Southeast.

Launched 41 years ago, the Watts family grew America’s Motor Sports into one of the premier dealers in Middle Tennessee. For The Watercraft Journal, AMS was one of our earliest advertising partners – as well as our conduit to test ride and review dozens of Sea-Doos over the years. For Chris Watts, the move is bittersweet but anticipated, telling WCJ, “The timing couldn’t have been better.”

While we at WCJ are excited to see Mountain Motorsports expand these stores to include other watercraft brands, we are sad to see this chapter close. All of us at WCJ are immensely grateful to the Watts family and the team at AMS for their years of support, cooperation and good times. The community we share is surprisingly small and we’re blessed to have such quality people in it.

Here’s the full press release:
Mountain Motorsports announces the purchase of generational powersports dealership group America’s Motor Sports. With 9 locations in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, the Mountain Motorsports team sees a seamless transition for the three landmark stores in Nashville and the vibrant middle Tennessee market.

“We are excited to continue the impressive growth trajectory the Watts family has produced,” said Justin Price, President and Co-founder of Mountain Motorsports. “We plan to continue the legacy of a great business developed by the Watts family over the last 41 years. Our business philosophy is fully aligned, and we expect a seamless transition over the coming months. Culture is a major focus at Mountain Motorsports. It energizes us to acquire businesses that share our same enthusiasm around culture, and we are grateful that our long-time relationship with the Watts family has made this opportunity possible.”

“We have always had a great relationship with Justin and Ryan and respect their operation,” added Chris Watts, President and CEO of America’s Motor Sports. That made the decision to partner with Mountain Motorsports a slam dunk, rather than a case of March Madness, quipped lifelong Volunteer fan Watts. However logical, it was not a decision taken lightly.

“The Watts Family spent the past four decades building values and integrity into our dealerships. These strong values have become the backbone of America’s Motor Sports’ culture, ensuring our customers as well as our employees are treated with respect and dignity.”

Watts believes that Price will continue to uphold these values and prioritize growth within the company as well as with the powersports industry. “The Watts family is proud to be a part of this opportunity with Mountain Motorsports,” he said.

In the coming months Mountain Motorsports leadership will be learning more about the already impressive Nashville market and how to best integrate into it. They will concentrate on finding new real estate for the downtown location to build a world class themed superstore more similar to their current locations. “The long game plan is to bring the Mountain Motorsports experience to the Music City without compromising the current culture,” concluded Price.

Once again, Sea-Doo is part of the support team in a partnership with Surfline and Red Bull. The Sea-Doo PWC are being used by some of the Hawaiian Water Patrol to lead rescue operations for the big wave series Twenty Foot Plus.

The series was put together by Jamie Mitchell and Zack Porter, two big wave surfers who started Heavy Water Surf Group. With the help of Surfline and Red Bull they were able to launch Twenty Foot Plus, a big wave surfing extravaganza that will showcase big wave surfers and their lives. Surfline will livestream all the events.

“Big wave surfing has always played a special role in surf culture, and Twenty Foot Plus will help give it the attention and respect it deserves,” says Kyle Laughlin of Surfline. “This series is without precedent and designed to recognize and champion the big wave community in an all-new, engaging format.”

The inaugural 20 Foot Plus event featured surfers riding waves in two different big wave locations, one being Waimea and the other, the fickle Cortes Banks. There aren’t many big wave surfing events, so what these guys are doing will fill the gap and enable these elite riders to garner exposure and to tell their stories. Twenty foot is where big waves begin, which is why 20 Foot Plus was the chosen name.

With Surfline at the helm forecasting the surf, Red Bull running a huge media campaign, and Sea-Doo to the rescue, this series will be one to watch!

We are excited to share this big news from Sea-Doo about Les Cooke and brand ambassador Anthony Radetic. He was injured in a motorcycle crash, which left him a paraplegic. Prior the injury, he was into downhill skiing and enjoyed the rush. He had a love for the water too, so it was only natural he gravitated toward PWC racing. We met in CA while preparing for the LBCAT 2014 and we’ve followed his career since.

After years of podium finishes, Radetic and partner, Cooke took the overall victory at the 19^th running of the grueling Yamaha IJSBA Mark Hahn 300 on Lake Havasu. He also took the win in his class and the crew at Sea Doo is ecstatic!

The conditions were brutal with winds out of the southeast and gusts to almost 40 knots making the waters difficult to navigate. Radetic powered through the nasty conditions and pulled off the first win in the Mark Hahn Race for Sea-Doo since 2008!

Even though Radetic had an issue with a blown fuse at the start that put him 2 laps behind, he managed to overtake the race leader for the win.

Radetic’s fierce determination and endurance got him around the leader during the final lap and he rode to victory. The Mark Hahn is the toughest, longest most challenging PWC endurance race in the world. It’s a huge feat to win this one.

It took Radetic nine years to get this win and he couldn’t be happier. He won it with the help of his pit crew, sponsors, race partner Les Cooke, and his fast Sea-Doo RXP-X Apex 300.  The Apex is outfitted with the Sea-Doo Ergolock System, which kept him locked in so he could keep his eyes on the prize. Congratulations from the team at The Watercraft Journal. We’re stoked for Anthony!

Windrider is a purveyor of high-quality products for use on the water. It was founded on a passion for water and making it accessible to everyone. They recently created a Facebook group for people to share tips and tricks and other cool stuff. The group is called Windrider Nation, and it is geared toward Windrider owners and enthusiasts.

Anyone can join so check it out. Share pictures of your fresh catch, ask questions, and stay in loop. Be the first to know about new products, sales, and even get discounts on products. Windrider wants to know what you want in your outdoor gear, and they’ll be asking questions to find out. The group is active, and worth joining. We all like to share our knowledge, learn new stuff, and to get good deals on product.

You can see what Windrider is about before joining by checking out their products on the Windrider website. They carry gear for ice fishing, sun protection, and gear to keep you dry in the rain. Their apparel is both reasonably priced and functional. They have a good sale going on right now too! Join the Windrider Nation Facebook Group to keep up the crew, show off your Windrider gear, and make new friends.