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2016 Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride VI

31 Wednesday Aug 2016

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Lake Havasu City, Arizona to Pirate Cove Resort -Topock, CA                    October 7, 2016

BRP’s Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride VI takes place in conjunction with the famous IJSBA World Finals. The Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride is a fun-filled, 25+ mile guided group ride (50+ mile round-trip) on Lake Havasu and the Colorado River. This is the opportunity to experience one of the best one-day rides in all of North America and do it with enthusiasts who share the same passions as you. Join the Sea-Doo Event Team for a fun day of riding, receive a special edition Sea-Doo World Finals cap, lunch at Pirate Cove Resort in Topock, California, and chance to win BRP gear and prizes.

CLICK THIS LINK FOR DOWNLOADABLE REGISTRATION FORM >  Registration Site will be active starting Friday, September 3rd

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Launch Ramps

We are anticipating approximately 90+ owners at this years ride so we suggest that owners plan appropriately to allow time to efficiently launch your Sea-Doo vessels. We suggest planning on launching by 8:00 AM to allow proper time to gather at the departure location, Site Six Launch Ramp. Site Six Launch Ramp space is limited in the number of trailers able to launch at one time so we suggest arriving as early as possible.

SITE SIX LAUNCH RAMP – Free Launch Ramp McCulloch Blvd. – On the Island over London Bridge
 (928) 453-8686
 www.ci.lake-havasu-city.az.us (map below)

Pre-Registration and On-Site Ride Registration – Participants can register by sending in the included entry from and e-mailing to info@look-marketing.com or faxing to 321.674.9260 and filling in the requested information by October 3rd or on-site on Thursday, October 6th at Mudsharks Brewery, 210 Swanson Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 from 6:30-8PM on the back patio.

ALL Pre-Registrants are required to check in at the Thursday, October 6th registration event at Mudsharks Brewery.

Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride VI – THE RIDE – The 2016 group ride will require all participants to ride responsibly and safely and understand the route and follow instructions. With the large number of participants in this year’s ride, it is very important that everybody practice safe riding and keep a minimum distance of 150’ from one another. This ride is approximately 50+ miles round-trip and requires ALL units to be COMPLETELY topped off with fuel for a safe and trouble free round trip ride.

Riding in a group requires that riders respect the space of others (maintain a minimum distance of 150-feet away from all other vessels while at speed) and run in a consistent, straight line. NEVER pass your flight leader. If you are planning to turn right, please look over your right shoulder before initiating the turn and vice-versa for left turns. If you are stopping please signal you are stopping by raising your off-throttle high over your head for those behind you before beginning to slow. ALL RIDERS MUST FOLLOW ALL USCG AND LOCAL BOATING LAWS AT ALL TIMES ON RIDE.

Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride VI – THE ROUTE – The ride will include multiple stops and your flight leader will direct you to these various stops. The stops will include:

  1. Site Six Launch Ramp – Departure location
  2. Famous London Bridge – photo op
  3. Mouth of the River – Re-group stop
  4. Havasu Sandbar – photo op and re-group stop
  5. Topock Gorge – idle zone and re-group location
  6. Pirate’s Cove Resort – Lunch location, Maverick X3 Test Ride Venue, turn-around point

A MAP WILL BE PROVIDED

Equipment

Each event participant, rider and passenger, is required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation device (PFD) while operating or riding on a PWC during the 2016 Sea-Doo Ultimate Owner’s Ride event. Participating watercraft MUST be SEA-DOO brand watercraft only, and must not be modified and must be modern, four-stroke powered for reliability and safety. Additionally, each Sea-Doo watercraft must have on board the following safety equipment:

  • Properly functioning fire extinguisher
  • Whistle, horn or other distress signaling device
  • Orange flag or other non-flammable visual distress signal
  • Properly affixed and current state registration numbers

Additionally, riders may also wish to carry or wear the following during the ride for additional safety and/or comfort:

  • Cell phone
  • GPS
  • Tow rope/dock line
  • Anchor/Anchor bag
  • Bottled water
  • Towel(s)
  • Camera
  • Wetsuit
  • Booties
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses or Goggles
  • Sunscreen

WARNING: ANY PARTICIPANT DEEMED TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM ANY AND ALL ON-WATER EVENT ACTIVITES AT THE DISCRETION OF BRP EVENT STAFF AND/OR ASSOCIATE SPONSORS/EVENT PRODUCERS. NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON RIDE. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES WITHOUT REFUND IF NEED BE.

ALSO KEEP IN MIND THERE WILL BE MANY ADDITIONAL BOATS IN THE AREA THIS WEEKEND AMONG THE REGULAR BOAT TRAFFIC, SO BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AT ALL TIMES AND STAY IN CONTROL WHILE OBEYING ALL LOCAL BOATING REGULATIONS.

THERE IS NO RE-FUELING STOPS ALONG THE ROUTE. FUEL IS AVAILABLE AT PIRATE COVE MARINA.

BE RESPONSIBLE AND BOAT SMART FROM THE START!

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Thursday, OCTOBER 6th

6:30 – 8:00 PM                       Pre-Reg check-in and last minute registration at Mudsharks Brewery

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN LIABILTY WAIVER TO RECEIVE EVENT WRISTBAND.

Friday, OCTOBER 7th

7:45 – 8:45 AM

Launch Sea-Doo units at Site Six Launch Ramp – ensure all watercraft are COMPLETELY TOPPED OFF WITH FUEL

8:00-8:45 AM

LAST MINUTE CHECK IN – SITE SIX LAUNCH RAMP – ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN LIABILTY WAIVER TO RECEIVE EVENT WRISTBAND.

9:15 AM

MANDATORY RIDERS MEETING – PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE

Riders Meeting, at Site Six Launch Ramp

9:30 AM

Group to depart Site Six for Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride VI.

We will make various stops along the way to ensure all riders are safe and to regroup and to provide riders to re-hydrate and take photos. (tag your photos #SEADOOLIFE)

11:30 – 1:30 PM

Hosted lunch at Pirate’s Cover Resort in Topock, CA

MAVERICK X3 Test Rides for those interested

Sea-Doo Trivia Challenge for BRP prizes

1:30 – 3:30 PM

Return Trip to Lake Havasu City, AZ at your leisure (ON YOUR OWN, UNGUIDED)

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Participant VIP “#SPARKSOMEFUN” Sea-Doo SPARK TRIXX demo hour at Crazy Horse Campgrounds.

SEA-DOO CHAMPION FARTHING TO DONATE PRIZE MONEY TO CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA.

04 Wednesday May 2016

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Sea-Doo X-TEAM watercraft racer Dustin Farthing is dedicating his final season of racing to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta by donating all of his 2016 prize and contingency money to the Atlanta based non-profit.

Farthing is a 17X national and world champion, now residing in Marietta, GA and part owner of six BRP dealerships under the Mountain Motorsports brand and father of two healthy sons. He is closing out an illustrious 23-year watercraft-racing career by giving back to the sport that has provided him the majority of his personal and professional success. In his final season he has chosen to race for BRP Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products), the industries leading manufacturer, aboard a new Monster Energy backed Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 watercraft and aims to finish in the lead pack collecting prize money he will then donate to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Dustin Farthing and Family.

Dustin Farthing and Family.

“This sport has given me so much and I want to leave the sport by doing something special for the kids of Atlanta and their families whom are facing incredible health challenges. ” exclaims Farthing. “My wife, whom I met at a race 20-plus years ago, and two sons are the most important part of my life and I feel blessed every day for our health and am challenging myself to race for families struggling to take care of their children and winning on my Sea-Doo watercraft.”

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is a not-for-profit organization that provides specialized care to children from all walks of life. They rely on donations to provide the best possible care to young patients and their families now and in the future. Farthing will donate 100% of the prize money he earns during the 2016 watercraft racing season plus all racing contingency funds from the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty program that makes over $25,000 of funds available to winning Sea-Doo watercraft riders. *

“This sport has given me every opportunity to have an incredible life and now it’s my opportunity to give back,” said Farthing. I am going to have fun in my final year racing on a Sea-Doo watercraft and give back in the most positive manner possible.

Farthing will be competing in the Pro Watercross Tour, that begins this weekend in Panama City, Florida as well as the Florida based P1 AquaX series and IJSBA World Finals event in October taking place in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

Fans can contribute to Farthing’s donations to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta by visiting CHOA.ORG.

17-TIME NATIONAL AND WORLD CHAMPION RACER DUSTIN FARTHING RETURNS TO SEA-DOO X-TEAM

07 Thursday Apr 2016

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  • FARTHING HEADLINES DEEP AND TALENTED ROSTER OF PRO RACERS
  • 300HP SEA-DOO RXP-X AND RXT-X MODELS FOCUS OF 2016 RACING SEASON
  • SEA-DOO TO ACTIVATE MULTIPLE 2016 RACE SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Valcourt, QC, CANADA– April 7, 2016 – BRP is taking watercraft racing to the next level in 2016 with the Sea-Doo X-TEAM race programs and the return of an all-star roster of Pro watercraft racers led by the winningest runabout racer of all time, Dustin Farthing.

The introduction of the new Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 and RXT-X 300 watercraft models has performance fans excited for the start of the 2016 riding season, and BRP is supporting the racing community with multiple programs. The 2016 Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty program provides all Sea-Doo riders competing in the various disciplines of watercraft racing in North America the opportunity to earn contingency money throughout the season. BRP is also ensuring there are more competition-focused events through the Sea-Doo Promoter support program, sponsoring race events across North America.

BRP will sponsor premier racing events including the P1 AquaX Series, Pro Watercross Tour, IJSBA World Finals and others and will see a stacked team of veteran Pro racers representing the Sea-Doo X-TEAM in 2016. These racers include Claude Clayton, Anya Colley, Paul Green, Erminio Iantosca, Eric Lagopoulos, Tim Neff, Anthony Radetic, Troy Snyder, Blaine Spooner and the return of champion Dustin Farthing. Farthing is a 17X National and World Champion and has chosen to compete on a Monster Energy/Mountain Motorsports backed Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 for 2016.

farthing“I’m very excited to return to racing and competing on a new Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 watercraft,” said Farthing. “I raced aboard Sea-Doo watercraft in 1997 & 1998, and won two National and one World Championship. With the help of Monster Energy and BRP, the idea of coming back to racing after two-years of focusing my energy on my six BRP dealerships is now a reality. I’m looking forward to return to racing for this great manufacturer and the X-TEAM to earn championships in 2016.”

Farthing and all Sea-Doo watercraft riders will be eligible for Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty. The Sea-Doo X-TEAM contingency is essentially an, “open-sponsorship” that excludes no one, except those competing on other brands. In addition to the glory that comes with winning on Sea-Doo watercraft, comes the opportunity for extra prize money. In addition, the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Promoter support program provides event producers sponsorship funds to help them produce more, high-quality events. BRP works with promoters to ensure Sea-Doo performance enthusiasts have a place to ride and compete in an organized manner, providing another fun aspect of owning a Sea-Doo watercraft.

“BRP launched the next level of performance watercraft in 2016 and Sea-Doo X-TEAM fans around the world are anxious to see them compete,” says Tim McKercher, of Sea-Doo watercraft competition management. “BRP is excited to cheer on all Sea-Doo watercraft racers and to see Dustin Farthing back on Sea-Doo watercraft, joining a team that will show the world how the new RXP-X 300 model takes performance riding to the next level.

BRP does more for the sport of watercraft racing than any other company. For 2016, Sea-Doo X-TEAM program support begins at the opening event of the P1 AquaX series, taking place April 9, 2016 in Tavares, Florida.

Click here for complete program details and redemption form information regarding the 2016 Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty racer contingency program.

For a complete overview of the new performance line of Sea-Doo watercraft, visit sea-doo.com.

 

2016 Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty Contingency Program

06 Wednesday Apr 2016

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2016 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY PAYOUT

Sea-Doo Watercraft Racer Contingency Program

Regular 2016 Season Program – Includes ALL IJSBA Sanctioned closed course races in the United States and Canada

Finish Position Amateur Rec Lites SPARK Runabout 1000 Superstock° Expert Runabout OPEN
1st $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Finish Position Expert Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout LIMITED
1st $100.00 $200.00
Finish Position Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
1st $150.00 $200.00

P1 AQUAX US

Finish Position 200 CLASS 250 CLASS 300 CLASS
1st $100.00 $250.00 $300.00
2nd $  50.00 $100.00 $100.00
Championship Bonus $300.00 $500.00 $1,000.00
Finish Position ELITE
1st $600.00
2nd $300.00
3rd $100.00
Championship Bonus $5,000.00

PRO WATERCROSS TOUR AND CHAMPIONSHIP

Finish Position AM Rec Lites° (SPARK) 1000 Superstock° (SPARK) Pro-Am Runabout Limited
1st $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
Finish Position Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
1st $300.00 $500.00
2nd $100.00 $100.00
Championship Bonus $2,000.00 $3,000.00

IJSBA World Championship in October 2016

Finish Position AM Rec Lite° & 1000 Superstock°(SPARK) Expert Runabout Limited Expert Runabout OPEN
Champion $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
Finish Position Expert Runabout Limited Expert Runabout Open Pro Woman Runabout
Champion $200.00 $300.00 $1,000.00
2nd $400.00
3rd $200.00

° Sea-Doo Spark is only watercraft model eligible

Finish Position Pro Am Runabout LIMITED Pro-AM Runabout STOCK
Champion $1,000.00 $2,000.00
2nd $400.00 $500.00
3rd $200.00 $250.00
Finish Position Pro GP Runabout Pro Runabout OPEN
Champion $2,500.00 $3,000.00
2nd $500.00 $750.00
3rd $250.00 $500.00

HYDRODRAG SERIES (Drag Race)

Finish Position Hydro Stock Hydro Limited Hydro Superstock Hydro Unlimited
1st $200.00 $150.00 $200.00 $300.00

Offshore/Endurance Events – for Overall Finishing Position

Finish Position Long Beach 2 Catalina
1st $500.00
2nd $250.00

2016 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY Eligibility Rules:

READ ALL APPLICABLE RULES BELOW TO QUALIFY

  1. To be eligible for the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty contingency, racer must compete on an IJSBA eligible Sea-Doo watercraft in the specified class(es) described in the rules and contingency tables within the United States or Canada. Race events offering the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty are all those in North America sanctioned by either the IJSBA.
  2. ONLY racers competing on 4-TEC or ACE engine powered Sea-Doo watercraft qualify.
  3. Racer must list “SEA-DOO” as the brand of watercraft raced and “SEA‑DOO X TEAM” as a sponsor on all entries.
  4. The SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY logo decal must be clearly visible and legible on watercraft forward of the handlebars and above the waterline. Sea-Doo LOGO decals must be clearly visible on both sides of the watercraft on the hull gunnel – minimum of two (2”) inch tall lettering. Sea-Doo Bounty logo decal supplied by promoter or write to info@look-marketing.com.
  5. Racer is eligible for as many contingency payments as earned during an event.
  6. *To be eligible for any Championship bonuses, racer must have competed solely on a Sea-Doo watercraft in scheduled runabout heats, LCQs, motos, etc. no matter the class while meeting all above criteria for every racing instance.
  7. Racer MUST compete against a MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) finalists in the class to qualify for contingency.
  8. HydroDrag contingency is available for drag racing event only – to be eligible for Unlimited Bounty the PWC must be a modern Sea-Doo configuration top deck and utilize a Rotax 4-TEC engine.
  9. Contingency prizes will be paid for overall closed-course racing only. Slalom does not apply. In IJSBA World Finals contingency, only Overall Titles will be paid.
  10. For the 2015 race season, all claims must be sent in by the racer, within 10 days of the event, and postmarked no later than July 11, 2016 (for races taking place between April 1, 2016-July 3, 2016) September 30, 2016 (for races between July 4, 2016 – September 25, 2016) and November 28, 2016 (for all races between September 26, 2016-November 20, 2016). Claims postmarked after these dates will not be honored.
  11. Contingency payments will be issued to racers from BRP only after the IJSBA and BRP have verified official results.
  12. All claims must be signed by an event or sanctioning body official, if not, payment will not be made. Racers have the responsibility to have the claim properly completed (providing all requested information) and mailed to the address above. Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing of checks after the noted cut-off dates.
  13. Racer MUST provide a signed W-9 Tax form and supply images of the Sea-Doo watercraft raced WITH FIRST redemption submission, before any payments will be issued by BRP.
  14. BRP reserves the right to reject a claim not properly or fraudulently filed and reserves the right to cancel this program at any time.
  15. BRP will NOT accept ANY responsibility for any DAMAGES or INJURIES, including DEATH that may occur during the above-described events.
  16. Racers grant BRP the unlimited rights to utilize their name, their photograph, their person, and their performance in advertising and promotional efforts.

 

Sea-Doo, RXT-X, RXP-X, SPARK, ACE, and 4-TEC and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

Coming Soon – 2015 Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride V

31 Friday Jul 2015

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10306322_10152852249383307_2131695459216915750_nIn conjunction with the IJSBA World Finals, BRP is hosting the fifth annual Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 8:00am – 2:00pm  PDT. Sea-Doo watercraft and boat owners are invited to join the Sea-Doo Events Team on one of North America’s greatest one-day watercraft rides. The guided trip begins as Lake Havasu, AZ up the Colorado River, through the beautiful Topock Gorge to Pirate Cove Resort in Topock, CA.  This is The Social Event to be a part of for Sea-Doo owners. You’ll meet and share stories with people who are as passionate as you about Sea-Doo and life on the water.

10306322_10152852249383307_2131695459216915750_nA vacation in itself, taking part in this special event includes the guided ride up one of the most picturesque 25-mile stretches of water in the US, a first-hand look at select 2016 Sea-Doo models, a BRP hosted lunch at the Pirate Cove Resort, an event cap, and a chance to win cool Sea-Doo gear.

Registration opens August 10th, and more information can be found on the Sea-Doo Facebook page under the Events Tab. The entry fee will be $10 per rider with all proceeds going to the Junior Star PWC racing program. Get this in your calendars now! You won’t want to miss it.

Register for the event here.

Ultimate Sea-Doo Beach Party

24 Tuesday Mar 2015

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WE’VE PARTNERED WITH VIDEOGRAPHER DEVIN SUPER TRAMP TO THROW THE ULTIMATE SEA-DOO BEACH PARTY AND WE WANT YOU TO BE A PART OF THE FUN!

Visit the Ultimate Sea-Doo Beach Party Page and Enter your best photos or 15 second videos showing how you #SparkSomeFun from now through April 30th. The Top 5 best #SparkSomeFun submissions will be put to a community vote from May 2nd – May 6th, with one lucky winner and two friends receiving an all-expense paid trip to live out your dream of the Ultimate Sea-Doo Beach Party and be part of Devin Super Tramp’s next hit video.The winner will also receive a new Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft to take home with them.

The fun doesn’t end there; we will also select and announce on the Sea-Doo Facebook page one random winner each week to receive exclusive Sea-Doo gear. Good luck!

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Summer Fun in the Middle of Winter – At a Boat Show Near You!

30 Friday Jan 2015

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The Sea-Doo SPARK is headlining boat shows across the U.S. and Canada as the most accessible watercraft on the market. The award winning Sea-Doo SPARK is becoming known as making the dream of owning a watercraft possible. And, as we’re all daydreaming of warm summer days during these blustery months, now’s the time to visit a boat show near you to get to know the full line of Sea-Doo watercraft with 16 models to choose from!

Visiting a boat shows provides a great way for you to learn about each of the new models in the line and decide which is best for your riding style. With models in the luxury, performance, wake, and recreational segments, there are a lot to choose from. And now you have the chance to see and hear about upgrades in person as well as learn about our Boat-Show-Only promotions.

BRP Sea-Doo exhibits at various boat shows throughout the season and you can find out exactly which we’ll be attending by visiting the events page here.

Don’t see a city near you on our events page? No worries, local Sea-Doo watercraft dealers can be found exhibiting at almost every show in North America. Follow this link to a comprehensive boat show listing: http://www.boatshows.com/calendar.aspx.

Stay warm and get ready for an amazing season on the water!

SEA-DOO LOOKS BACK AT GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORD ACHIEVEMENTS

13 Thursday Nov 2014

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Today’s not just Throwback Thursday. Guinness Book of World Records Day is also celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. The durability and reliability of Sea-Doo watercraft have played an enormous role in some historic moments for Sea-Doo riders. So, for todays TBT, here’s a quick look back at five world records set by riders on a Sea-Doo watercraft from 2009.

Eric Lagopoulis sets Guinness World Record, 2009

Eric Lagopoulis attempting to set Guinness World Record, 2009

• Most miles travelled on a PWC in a 24-hour period
o *1,019.94 miles (1,641.43 km) by Ivan Otulić of Croatia in June 2009 on a SeaDoo GTX IS
• Most miles travelled on a PWC in a six-hour period
o 286 miles (460 km) + by Eric Lagopoulos of Sarasota, FL in November 2009
The strong winds, dark skies and scattered rain wasn’t enough to stop Eric Lagopoulos from finishing his six hour ride and neither was the cold front that moved through the area as he pushed through to attempt furthest ride in 24 hours.
• Most miles travelled on a PWC in open-water in a 24-hour period
o 753 miles (1,211 km) + by Mike Pagliccia of Naples, Florida in October 2009
• Fastest time to 1000 km (621 miles) on a PWC
o 10 hours, 9 minutes by Juan Felix Bravo of Madrid, Spain in July 2009 stopping only to refuel himself and his Sea-Doo RXT-I
• Most miles travelled on a PWC in a 24-hour period
o 786 miles (1,265 km) by Dale Vranckx of Ontario, Canada in July 2009

Eric Lagopoulis teamed with the Boomer Esiason Foundation to raise money for "Project Dream"

Eric Lagopoulis teamed with the Boomer Esiason Foundation to raise money for “Project Dream”

Congratulations to everyone who sets World Record’s today; as we know they are no easy feat. New records have since been set on Sea-Doo watercraft in more recent years.

*Correction: An earlier version of this post stated that Eric Lagopoulos of Sarasota, FL broke the record for most miles travelled on a PWC in a 24-hour period in November 2009 at 880 miles (1,416 km). The attempt was short by 139.94 miles (225.43 km) to Ivan Otulić’s ride.

Sea-Doo Spark – One Year After Becoming The Watercraft Industry’s Instant Star.

06 Monday Oct 2014

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BRP is world renown for shaping the future of the powersports world and the impact the Sea-Doo Spark model had on the watercraft industry added to the company’s many monumental product launches. It has been a little over a year since the Sea-Doo Spark was launched to the public and since then the energy and excitement this revolutionary product has made is nothing short of amazing. Sea-Doo has long been the leading watercraft brand world-wide yet BRP knew there was an opportunity to offer a product that would make the dream of owning a Sea-Doo watercraft a reality with a completely re-thought and re-engineered design that made the Sea-Doo life more accessible to more people.

Lets take a high level look at the first year on the market of the Sea-Doo Spark.

Sea-Doo Spark unveil for the International Press.

Sea-Doo Spark unveil for the International Press.

September 9, 2013 – The Sea-Doo Spark was introduced to the International Press at Universal City Walk

 

September 11, 2013 – The Sea-Doo Spark was introduced to the North American Press in Orlando, Florida

September 15, 2013 – The BRP dealer network and the world was introduced to the new Sea-Doo Spark at the Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. Soon after, the first production units were being shipped to Brazil, Australia and other southern hemisphere countries.

September 26, 2013 – The First container of Sea-Doo Spark units arrive in Australia. .

October 4, 2013 – The first production Sea-Doo Spark units are shipped to the US dealer network.

October 12, 2013 – BRP sparks some fun in Topock, California in conjunction with the IJSBA World Finals as the first public rides of the Spark are offered to Sea-Doo participants of the Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride III.

Pro Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons and the Sea-Doo Spark

Pro Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons and the Sea-Doo Spark

November 9, 2013 – World Tour professional surfer and Australian legend Sally Fitzgibbons unveils BRP’s latest watercraft, the Sea-Doo Spark PWC, at an exclusive event in Sydney.

November 16-17, 2013 – Fans and spectators of the P1 AquaX event in St. Cloud, Florida see the Sea-Doo Spark on Display.

January 2, 2014 – The Sea-Doo Spark makes its boat show debut at the New York and Houston international Boat Shows.

2014 NMMA Innovation award winning Sea-Doo Spark

2014 NMMA Innovation award-winning Sea-Doo Spark

February 13, 2014 – The BWI (Boating Writers International) present BRP with the NMMA Innovation award for the Sea-Doo Spark, the sixth for BRP in six years.

March 16, 2014 – The Sea-Doo Events Team begins the #SPARKSOMEFUN Miami Take Over with various Sea-Doo Spark activities in South Florida leading up to the SPARKSOMEFUN Deadmau5 concert.

March 23, 2014 – A week-long of Sea-Doo activities in Miami, Florida culminate with a SPARKSOMEFUN concert with performance artist David Garilbaldi and EDM producer Deadmau5 at South Beach’s Fountainblue resort.

March 24, 2014 – Deadmau5 and Vanilla Ice go have fun riding the Sea-Doo Spark watercraft near downtown Miami, Florida.

DSC00783April  4, 2014 – The Sea-Doo #SPARKSOMEFUN Test Ride Tour begins its 33 stop, four-month, North American tour in Pompano Beach, Florida.

April 30, 2014 – The Sea-Doo Spark receives the Edison Award silver medal for innovation in San Francisco, California.

May 1, 2014 – Boating Industry named the Sea-Doo Spark one of their Best New Products for 2014.

May 3, 2014 – YouTube video producer Devin Supertramp shots his, “Skateboarding on Water” Wakeskate video with the NIKE wakeskate team behind the Sea-Doo Spark. The video has been viewed over one million times.

July 10, 2014 – The Sea-Doo Spark wins the prestigious Red Dot Award for product design.

July, 2014 – The Sea-Doo Spark proves to be the star of the summer as young families  search the BRP dealer network for the Spark of their choice.

September 15, 2014 – The 2015 Sea-Doo line of watercraft is launched to the public.

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There were thousands more highlights for the Sea-Doo Spark in its first year and most of those included the fun had by the thousands of owners who joined the Sea-Doo family by purchasing the most accessible watercraft on the market, the Sea-Doo Spark. You can join the trend setters by pre-ordering you Sea-Doo Spark, or any of the other models of the Sea-Doo watercraft family by simply clicking SPARKSOMEFUN!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 SEA-DOO ULTIMATE OWNERS RIDE IV

12 Friday Sep 2014

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Lake Havasu City, Arizona to Pirate Cove Resort – October 11, 2014

DSC03799BRP is excited to continue this budding tradition with the forth annual Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride taking place in conjunction with the largest single personal watercraft event in the world, the IJSBA World Finals. The location has appropriately been named, “the PWC capital of the world” and Lake Havasu City, Arizona the perfect place to play host to our special, end-of-the-season get-together. The Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride is a fun-filled, 45-mile guided group ride on Lake Havasu and the Colorado River. This is the opportunity to experience one of the best one-day rides in all of North America and do it with enthusiasts who share the same passion as you. Join the Sea-Doo Event Team for a fun day of riding, opportunity to ride next to select  2015 Sea-Doo watercraft and enjoy a special edition Sea-Doo World Finals event cap, lunch at Pirate Cove Resort in Topock, California, and chance to win Sea-Doo gear and prizes.

Information:

The Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride IV will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2014 and registration is $10 per Sea-Doo watercraft (all proceeds will go to the Junior Stars PWC racing program for future Sea-Doo Spark racers)

Pre-Registration and On-Site Ride Registration – Participants can register by e-mailing brpseadoo1@gmail.com and asking for entry form and filling in the requested information by October 8th or on-site on Friday, October 10th at Mudsharks Brewery, 210 Swanson Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 from 6-8PM on the back patio.

ALL Pre-Registrants are required to check in at the Friday, October 10th registration event at Mudsharks Brewery or by 8AM at Site Six Launch ramp prior to the ride on Saturday, October 11th.

DSC03737Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride IV – THE RIDE – The 2014 group ride will be a large amount of PWC in one place and with it will require all participants to ride responsibly and safely and understand the route and follow instructions. With the large number of participants in this year’s ride, the group will be divided into “flights” or groups of 20-25 riders and be assigned a flight leader to create a more controllable experience.

Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride IV– THE ROUTE – The ride will include multiple stops and your flight leader will direct you to these various stops. The stops will include:

  1. Site Six Launch Ramp – Departure location
  2. The Famous Havasu Channel and London Bridge
  3. Mouth of the River – Re-group stop
  4. Havasu Sandbar – photo op and re-group stop
  5. Topock Gorge – idle zone and re-group location
  6. Pirate Cove Resort – Sea-Doo Feast location and turn-around point

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th

6:00 – 8:00 PM                       Pre-Reg check-in and last minute registration at Mudsharks Brewery ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN LIABILTY WAIVER TO RECEIVE EVENT WRISTBAND.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th

7:30 – 8:30 AM                       Launch Sea-Doo units at Site Six Launch Ramp – ensure all watercraft are COMPLETELY TOPPED OFF WITH FUEL

8:00-8:30 AM                          LAST MINUTE CHECK IN – SITE SIX LAUNCH RAMP – ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN LIABILITY WAIVER TO RECEIVE EVENT WRISTBAND.

8:45 AM                                   MANDATORY RIDERS MEETING

Riders Meeting, at Site Six Launch Ramp (red star on map)

The group will be broken into specific “flights” or groups of 20-25 riders and be assigned a group lead rider and will depart every 10 minutes to space group.

9:00 AM                                   First Flight to depart, with each additional flight departing 10 minutes after the previous flight.

11:30 – 1:30 PM                    Hosted lunch at Pirate Cove Resort in Topock, CA – Sea-Doo Trivia Challenge for BRP prizes

1:30 – 3:30 PM                       Return Trip to Lake Havasu City, AZ at your leisure (ON YOUR OWN, UNGUIDED)

For more event information and registration form, please e-mail brpseadoo1@gmail.com