If you’ve ever had the desire to emulate Mark Gomez, Australia is not the place. Tom Aiken lost his jet ski license after a video of him went viral. The Daily Telegraph reported that the clip showed Aiken riding a vintage 1995 Yamaha Wave Raider out of a river and into a parking lot in Sydney.
Aiken, who rides professionally is also an apprentice marine mechanic. He was riding a Yamaha in the Port Hacking River in Grays Point and decided to ride up a boat ramp and pulled off a high speed skid into the parking lot.
After the police saw the video of Aiken’s wild ride, they began an investigation into the incident.
Aiken turned himself in and told officers,“I’m not going to deny it was me.” I didn’t know it was being filmed and I didn’t know it had been posted on social media until I woke up the next day.”
Sutherland Court magistrate Jayeann Carney convicted him of recklessly operating a jet ski, driving an unregistered craft, and driving without a license. Unfortunately for Aiken, his license expired a week prior to the event. A license is required to operate a PWC in Australian waters.
Aiken was fined $1,950 and lost his PWC license for three months as another consequence of his actions.
Aiken believes he was doing about 20 miles an hour when he hit the concrete lot. He rode about a 150 feet before the ski came to a stop and he said he didn’t mean to slide into the parking lot.
We’re sure this isn’t the welcome home Tom Aiken hoped for. He had a good run in Thailand, placing fourth in his class. As a result of his suspension, he will miss Variety Australia‘s Jet Trek fundraising ride for charity.
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