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THEY SAID WHAT? Boating World Video Review of the 2013 Sea-Doo GTR 215

30 Friday Aug 2013

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Boating World Magazine said, “You want thrills for the buck, this is your baby!” in speaking about the Sea-Doo GTR 215.

 BRP’s 2013 Sea-Doo GTR 215 is based on the playful yet predictable handling of the GTI platform while offering more power from its supercharged Rotax 4-TEC marine engine. The GTR 215 carries the Sea-Doo performance heritage with strong acceleration and handling prowess. It’s easily tunable with aftermarket accessories. The GTR 215 is also fully equipped with the Sea-Doo iControl technologies including iTC and award-winning iBR system, allowing the rider to stop up to 100 feet sooner than any other watercraft*. The Sea-Doo GTR 215 features: integrated infocenter, high-performance VTS, 116 liters (30.5 US gallons) of storage and grip and groove seat.

Sea-Doo Riders Raise Thousands on Watercraft Ride For Dad

29 Thursday Aug 2013

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It was a glorious hot summer day, with bright blue skies and sparkling waters on the St. Lawrence River – ideal for PWC riding, and perfect for a fun event. That’s why Sea-Doo watercraft from many model years and of every colour dominated the Watercraft Ride for Dad at Ontario’s world famous 1000 Islands on August 24. If you haven’t been here, it’s a must-visit for Sea-Doo touring!

Many couples and families joined solo riders of all ages (including me) on more than 30 watercraft for the launch of the almost three hour ride hosted by Sea-Doo dealer Ed Huck Marine in Rockport, Ontario. Guided by Ed Huck’s Peter Johnston, we explored many of the 1000 Islands, collecting chips P1120173redeemable for cards in the poker run part of the event, with prizes worth about $800 up for grabs at the post-ride BBQ.

Yes, we ride participants were there to raise money to support the fight against prostate cancer, and our collected pledges totalled almost $6,000. But this Watercraft Ride For Dad is also one of the few opportunities for Sea-Doo owners to meet, socialize, find new riding buddies and go on an organized ride. With the growing interest in Sea-Doo touring, many participants were definitely looking to connect with others who want to discover new places.

Ride For Dad is a Canadian charity dedicated to saving men’s lives by supporting prostate cancer research and raising public awareness of the disease. Ride For Dad events have been taking place in Canada for over 10 years. What started out as a single motorcycle event and grew to multiple rides across Canada has now expanded to embrace snowmobiles, ATVs and personal watercraft. Today, more than 250,000 men, women and chP1120050ildren have been involved and Ride For Dad has donated more than $9 million towards the cause.

That’s the big picture, but we Sea-Doo riders were there to have fun, and I can state unequivocally, “mission accomplished”.  What better way to spend a fantastic day on the water for a great cause? Be sure to check out Watercraft Ride For Dad next summer!

by Craig Nicholson, The Intrepid Cottager

THEY SAID WHAT? BoatGuide.com review of the 2013 GTI Limited 155

23 Friday Aug 2013

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THEY SAID WHAT? BoatGuide.com reviewed the 2013 GTI Limited 155 and said that it is the ‘perfect compromise between luxury, power, performance and pricing.”

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2012 Sea-Doo GTI Limited 155

The Sea-Doo GTI Limited 155 is a striking, luxury-equipped watercraft entering 2013 in all-new Anthracite Grey color. The GTI Limited 155 model is loaded with premium features and accessories that offer increased comfort and advanced iControl technologies. It comes with a plush touring seat, fold-down re-boarding step, Off Throttle Assisted Steering (O.T.A.S), cruise control and slow speed modes combined with iBR and Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) with ECO Mode. The Limited package’s exclusive features also include: custom cover, dry bag, safety kit, anchor bag, high-performance Variable Trim System (VTS), and additional gauge functions including access to fuel autonomy.

To read the full review click here.

 

Anthony Radetic and the Never Quit Challenge

22 Thursday Aug 2013

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Anthony Radetic is a wheelchair-bound Service Disabled Veteran who, in early September, will partake on a 1,600 mile six-day adventure ride for fallen soldiers from Key West, Fla. to New York City, NY on a Sea-Doo RXP-X 260.

The “Never Quit” Challenge (NQC), a personal watercraft adventure to benefit select charities, is an invitational personal watercraft adventure specifically for Special Operations Military Veteran teams. Radetic is the only participant who will be riding a Sea-Doo watercraft in the challenge.

Radetic, an avid Sea-Doo owner, will be the only rider participating on his own personal watercraft, the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260.

“When I was invited to participate and train for the Never Quit Challenge I told them that I had one condition,” commented Radetic, “that I was able to ride my own Sea-Doo. I wanted to ride my RXP-X as I knew it would take care of me and not beat me up when we encounter rough waters.”

Teams participating in the challenge will be averaging 260 miles per day with a goal of landing in New York on September 11. The public can view the teams progress and stops by monitoring the teams using this Google map: https://mapsengine.google.com/map/u/0/viewer?mid=z8WNo-1kxHwc.kN60bunkRrjU

Radetic has a long history of extreme activities and is an American alpine skier and veteran of the United States Army. A Spinal Cord Paraplegic due to injuries received in Fort Rucker, Radetic uses a sit-ski in competitions.

While in advance course training at Fort Rucker, Radetic was struck by a motor-vehicle while on his motorcycle that left him paralyzed.  He sustained a spinal cord injury at the C2, C3, T7 and T8 levels. He remained in critical care for 40 days.  Six years after his injury, Radetic tried skiing for the first time at a sports clinic in Snowshoe West Virginia. In 2012, he moved to Aspen Colorado to begin training seriously for international alpine skiing competitions.  While training in Aspen, Radetic was filmed by Warren Miller crew while he landed his first back-flip on a mono ski, joining a select few.  Radetic also competes in various handcycling events; in 2007 he took 1st place in the Costa Rica Tamarindo Marathon, 2008 he took second place in Chicago marathon and 1st place in the 2013 US Army first full marathon in Texas. This is the first on-water event that Radetic will be participating in.

The Sea-Doo blog team will be working in conjunction with Radetic to chronicle his journey and trip. Stay tuned to the OnBoard blog for video updates during the six day journey.

 

 

 

 

 

THEY SAID WHAT? Watercraftperformance.com’s St. John’s River Tour aboard a 2013 Sea-Doo RXP-X

16 Friday Aug 2013

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Watercraftperformance.com’s Kevin Shaw enjoyed a personalized tour of the St. John’s River aboard a 2013 Sea-Doo RXP-X 260. He commented that “It leans like a sportbike, giving the impression that I should be dragging my knee like Valentino Rossi.”

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 BRP’s Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 became the new standard in the high-performance arena by winning the IJSBA Pro Open & GP racing World Championships, and the European tour Pro Stock and GP Championships. The RXP-X is also the recipient of the prestigious National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award, the Red Dot Design Award, and was named 2012 “PWC of the Year” by PWCToday.com.
The 2013 RXP-X 260 sets performance standards with an ominous visual appeal, ingenious hull design and reinvented ergonomics that allows riders to realize 100% of their riding potential. The T3 hull design allows the RXP-X 260 to aggressively lean into corners and penetrate chop better than any of its two-seater counterparts. T3 stands for “tight-turning t-hull” and uses an advanced, dual surface hull design with a unique combination of soft and hard chines, dual axis adjustable rear sponsons and performance trim tabs. This allows the rider to turn tighter and faster, leaving the competition green with envy.
The revolutionary Ergolock system integrates a narrowing, body-molded racing seat, Adjustable Ergonomic Steering (A.E.S.) system and angled footwell wedges, all complementing the aggressive, lean-in characteristics. With the A.E.S. system, the rider can adjust the handlebar width and grip angle for a perfect upper body connection. The unique RXP-X 260 seat form-fits the rider’s lower body, alleviating upper body strain in hard turns, connecting the rider to the machine, and ultimately the water, better than any other two-seater. Following the dominating World Championship-winning performance of Sea-Doo X-TEAM rider, James Bushell, aboard the T3 hull, the racing community has turned to the RXP-X 260 as the new standard on race-circuits worldwide. With over a year of aftermarket performance parts development, the RXP-X 260 can be customized to fit any enthusiasts’ desires. BRP’s Intelligent Brake and Reverse (iBR) and Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) systems make the 2013 RXP-X 260 the most feature and technology rich two-seater in high-performance watercraft history.

 

Quebec Sea-Doo Tour on the Richelieu River

15 Thursday Aug 2013

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I’ve had many great winter adventures riding Quebec trails on my Ski-Doo snowmobile, and I thought, why not explore La Belle Province in the summer too? So we trailered our Sea-Doo watercraft to Quebec to launch an 800-kilometre, 5-day Sea-Doo tour of the Richelieu River with side trips to explore Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River.

Like most Sea-Doo riders, I had many upfront questions about selecting a first-time riding destination. I wanted to know that the waterways were PWC friendly, including good access to shore side fuel, food and lodgings. I also questioned that the daily riding distances were doable and that we had options if we changed plans.P1100566

This Richelieu River tour fit the bill – we could have either started at Sorel, on the north end where the Richelieu and the St. Lawrence meet, or at Venise-en-Quebec, located at the south end on Lake Champlain’s Baie Misissquoi. Either way, we would stay at the same places and ride each of the five main sections of this Sea-Doo tour. All have good services on route. Since we launched from the south, I’ll list each section from south to north…

Section #1 – Lake Champlain is about 201 kilometres (124 miles) long and has good water depth. New York State is on the west shore and Vermont on the east. Must-stop ports include Plattsburg, NY and Burlington, VT. Before riding Lake Champlain, Canadians on PWC’s need to check in at the marine port of entry at Rouse’s Point, NY, located at the northwest end of the lake on the north side of the highway bridge. When returning to home, Canadians need to check in at either the marine port of entry at Lacolle (about 1 klick north of Rouse’s Point) or by calling 1-888-226-7277. Americans only have to check in with Canadian authorities if they leave Lake Champlain to ride down the Richelieu. We rode this section on day two.

P1100367Section #2 – The upper Richelieu River from Lake Champlain to the end of Chambly Canal is about a 55-kilometre (34-mile) ride on calm, easy waters. Be aware that the Chambly Canal is a restricted speed zone for 20 kilometres (12 miles) and includes nine locks and eight bridges that will take at least three hours to pass through. Leaving from Venise-en-Quebec requires another border check in at Rouse’s Point (U.S.) and at Lacolle (CDN). We rode this section on days three and six (repeat border process).

Section #3 – The lower Richelieu River from the Town of Chambly to Sorel is about a 72 kilometre (45 mile) run on faster moving waters because the current really picks up after the canal. There is only one other lock to go through at Saint-Ours. We rode this section on days three, four and five.

Section #4  – St Lawrence River northeast from Sorel to Trois Rivières is about 57 kilometres (35 miles) along the main shipping channel on a very wide part of the river. We rode this section on day four.

Section #5 – St. Lawrence River southwest from Sorel to Montreal is about 73 kilometres (45 miles) on relatively sheltered channels in a narrower part of the St. Lawrence. We rode this section on day five.

We rode all of these sections on our Sea-Doo watercraft and thoroughly enjoyed the variety of scenery, different types of riding and shorelines that changed P1100480 - Version 2from wilderness on Lake Champlain to harbours for ocean going freighters along the St. Lawrence Seaway. This is definitely a Sea-Doo tour you can do, so check out our itinerary…

Day One – Trailer to Auberge du Lac Champlain, Venise-en-Quebec.

Day Two – Ride south on Lake Champlain to Plattsburg, NY and Burlington VT, returning to Auberge du Lac Champlain.

Day Three – Ride north on Richelieu River and overnight at Manoir Rouville-Campbell, Mont-Saint-Hilaire.

Day Four – Ride north on Richelieu and explore northeast on St Lawrence River to Trois Rivières, overnighting at Auberge de la Rive, Sorel.

Day Five – Explore southwest on St Lawrence to Montreal, then ride south on Richelieu, overnighting at Auberge Handfield, Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu.

Day Six – Ride south on Richelieu to Lake Champlain and back to Venise-en-Quebec. Stay overnight at Auberge du Lac Champlain.

Day Seven – Trailer home

By Craig Nicholson, The Intrepid Cottager

 

 

 

Sea-Doo Kids Wear — designed for both comfort and durability

14 Wednesday Aug 2013

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Kids love being in and on the water. As parents, we want them to enjoy endless fun and ensure that their gear provides both safety and proper protection from the elements. Sea-Doo has kids’ wear designed for both comfort and durability. Our lineup complements the adult riding gear lineup and comes with styling and sizes perfect for everyone from the smallest enthusiast to the teenager enthusiast as well!

First and foremost are safety and an appropriate, comfortably fitting Personal Flotation Device (PFD).Youth Freewave PFD

Our Junior Freewave PFD is constructed with an ultra-durable neoprene outer shell and the combination of PVC and polyethylene foam inserts. It has two woven straps with quick release buckles and armholes with plenty of room to move. The PFD includes a heavy-duty front zipper and a D-ring to attach a floating lanyard.  The JR Freewave PFD is available in orange, red and green.

Kids Sansea PFDThe Kids’ Sandsea PFD was developed to fit children weighing 0-90 lbs.  This PFD is an all-purpose affordable PFD designed for comfort.  The Sandsea PFD has minimal water absorption and includes all of the traditional Sea-Doo PFD amenities such as 3 straps with quick release buckles with a super-duty nylon outershell.  Sea-Doo PFDs fit snugly and we strongly recommend that you consult the Sizing Chart prior to purchasing a PFD online.Youth Rash Guard

Kids play for hours and hours in and out of the water and always need to apply, and reapply, sunscreen. Our Youth Rashguards provide SPF 50 sun protection and have a mock collar and short sleeves. The Rashguards are available in sizes 6-14 and are available in orange, red and green.

Parents will enjoy the comfort and added warmth and security of our Youth Sandsea Springsuits. These lightweight 2 mm Kids sand sea suitneoprene suits include a smooth collar and seals on the sleeves and legs to help with ease of taking the suit on and off. The Sandsea Springsuit includes stretch panels in the underarm and lumbar for added flexibility and a secret zippered stash pocket to carry treasures found along the way.

Next time you head out to the water, the whole family can enjoy quality time on your Sea-Doo watercraft and water fun – in style!

To learn more about our children’s products, visit the Sea-Doo online store.

 

X-TEAM TUESDAY – AQUA X Racing Series Makes Racing Easy And Affordable

13 Tuesday Aug 2013

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Screen Shot 2013-08-13 at 11.13.59 AMThe P1 AquaX series is relatively new to the world of personal watercraft racing but long overdue.  It’s a new style of watercraft competition for sea-riding enthusiasts who want to try watercraft racing but with out having to modify their Sea-Doo watercraft and competing in a relatively safe endurance style event. This weekend marks the third round of the US AquaX series taking place in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Powerboat P1 is the company behind the AquaX series. The company has a rich history in promoting powerboat racing, which includes hosting over 85 world championship events in their 9 years of business. After acquiring the rights to the successful Formula Four-Stroke championships in 2009, they turned their attentions to building a low cost, powerboat racing series powered by Evinrude starting in the UK. By 2010, the series was rebranded to P1 Superstock and they launched the ‘Grand Prix of the Sea’, a festival of watersports touring high profile venues across the country.

Screen Shot 2013-08-13 at 11.15.26 AMAquaX take its place alongside the Superstock boat series on the itinerary of events in what veteran watercraft racers are saying is the most professionally organized racing today. And as with SuperStock, P1’s interest in watercraft competition is based on building a sport from the ground up, hence AquaX is unlike any watercraft competition that’s gone before and is specifically geared towards attracting amateur riders to come along and have a go! And who knows, you just might become the next AquaX champion!

Whatever your Sea-Doo watercraft there’s a class for everyone

 So what’s it all about?
Sea-Doo Racers prepare for the Lake Okeechobee Aqua X Race

Sea-Doo Racers prepare for the Lake Okeechobee Aqua X Race

AquaX is an exciting coastal challenge that offers a completely new experience for personal watercraft enthusiasts. Unlike other watercraft competition where the majority of racing takes place inland and usually on technical tracks, AquaX events take place on the sea and large bodies of water. And because of the ever-changing coastal conditions, the rider’s skill prevails over horsepower, thus creating a level playing field for all.

The courses are big, but fun to ride, giving the competitors the chance to open up their throttles and enjoy the full performance of their craft in a safe and controlled environment. The courses also provide a real sense of achievement for those who complete the task.

The championship is made up of a series of events where competitors earn points towards overall championship titles. Competitors must take part in practice plus two races over the course of each event. The races take place on the Superstock boat courses, which are approximately 1.8nm long, and 30 – 40 minutes plus 1 lap in duration. No need to worry about getting lost, as the tracks are monitored by a highly trained crew of waterborne marshals ensuring everyone’s safety is paramount.

Screen Shot 2013-08-13 at 11.15.42 AMAquaX split into 3 categories – 200hp – where the Sea-Doo GTI SE 155 and GTX 155 are the preferred models -250hp – where the Sea-Doo GTR 215 and GTX 215 fair well and 300hp that feature the Sea-Doo RXT-X aS 260, Sea-Doo RXT-X, and Sea-Doo RXP-X – to accommodate huge diversity in engine displacements. Two-Stroke craft and naturally aspirated four-stroke craft under 180hp will qualify to compete in the 200hp, whereas the 250hp & 300hp classes will be reserved for the more powerful supercharged four-strokes of today. Craft may be modified, however four-stroke craft must remain stock as from the manufacturer, with the exception of handling modifications. Full details of the technical rules can be found in the AquaX rulebook available to download at AquaX Rule Book

 

Congratulations to Sea-Doo fan Jesse Cochran – the lucky winner of the 2013 “I Brake For…” Sweepstakes!

09 Friday Aug 2013

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Jesse entered the “I Brake For…” Sweepstakes and told us he brakes for fishing! Jesse lives in Arizona about a half hour drive away from the nearest body of water and is already making plans to take his new Sea-Doo out on the water! Congratulations Jesse! Enjoy your new 2013 Sea-Doo and MOVE Trailer!

THEY SAID WHAT? Personalwatercraft.com review of the 2013 Sea-Doo RXT-X

09 Friday Aug 2013

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Personalwatercraft.com reviewed the Sea-Doo RXT-X 260 and said: “...the RXT-X truly showcased the impressive maneuverability of the S3 hull design. And one that, naturally, maintained the power and performance inherent to the RXT-X name.”

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BRP’s 2013 Sea-Doo RXT-X 260 is equipped with advanced X-TEAM racing components that put this model in a class of its own. The non-suspended RXT-X 260 model integrates the precise turning S3 hull with adjustable rear sponsons. The RXT-X 260 watercraft is equipped with standard race specific features including: steering system with A.E.S grip, groove seat, digital infocenter with integrated lap timer and boost indicator, X-Series traction mats, and high-performance variable trim system (VTS). It also features iBR and iTC systems with ECO mode and quick-set Sport/Touring modes.

Click here to read the full review.