Kawasaki is to cease production of its SXRnext year, according to sources. Accordingto UK dealers, 2011 will be the last year ofproduction and to mark the occasion Kawasakiis producing a ‘Celebration’ model. We know this islikely to upset many of you so here’s a picture to cheeryou up!
Ocean Village Marina will host the Southampton Sports Boat and RIB Show sponsored by Suzuki on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May. This year’s show is expected to be the biggest and best yet with its fresh new look. The action packed family event will showcase a fantastic array of sports boats and RIBs with great on and off water exhibits, including RIB rides, jet ski freestyle action, from Freestyle Asylum, and competitions. The Show is a free-entry event for all, so if you’re looking for a great day out, don’t miss it. check out the website at: www.sportsboatandribshow.com
Test video of the Yamaha VXR vs The GP1300R. Check out these two awesome personal water craft going head to head and decide for yourself which is your favourite. Check out the articles below for a full write up on each of these amazing Jetskis.
LIVESAn off-duty deputy came to the rescue of two capsized sailors by borrowing his neighbour’s jet ski. Dennis Westfall and Wayne Stoeckert got the shock of their lives when a gust a wind picked up their 19-foot sailing boat and capsized it, leaving both sailors in the waters of Lake Ontario. Neither men were wearing life jackets. Deputy Frank Trinica of the Monroe County Sheriff’s department was visiting his parents house on the lake, when he heard about the incident. He went to his neighbour who lent him a jet ski. Both men were saved and were extremely grateful to Trinica. Both will be wearing their lifejackets from now on.
TIn April 2010, six South African sports personalities set out an historic adventure travelling over 2,800 km of treacherous coastline in over three weeks on Yamaha FX HO WaveRunners, in support of cancer awareness and the Cancer Association of SA (CANSA).
The 1,511 nautical mile journey began at the border near Ponta De Oura in Mozambique then trailed down the East Coast of South Africa and around the Cape Peninsula to fi nally reach Alexander Bay and the Orange River mouth, the border where South Africa and Namibia meet.
The six man team were South African sports celebrities; cricketer Lance Klusener, surfer Jason Ribbink, world lifesaving champion Brandon Ribbink, surf ski paddler Barry Lewin and Russel Symcox, cricketer and son of world famous cricketer, Pat Symcox and fi nally marine conservationist and shark expert Mark Addison. Some of the expedition legs were 315km without rest and the team experienced a mix of conditions from calm to giant squall-like swells. The team underwent weeks of rigorous training.The team had various stop over points where they would meet and greet fans and rally the support of the local communities in the fi ght against Cancer through sms lines, fund raising activities and general awareness clinics. At the onset of this mammoth undertaking, critics were wary of the ability of the watercraft to make the long haul journey especially in such unpredictable conditions, but the Yamaha WaveRunners silenced all the doubters.
TIn April 2010, six South African sports personalities set out an historic adventure travelling over 2,800 km of treacherous coastline in over three weeks on Yamaha FX HO WaveRunners, in support of cancer awareness and the Cancer Association of SA (CANSA).