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Sea-Doo Extends Racing Dynasty

11 Tuesday Oct 2016

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SEA-DOO EXTENDS STATUS OF RACING DYNASTY WITH SIXTH CONSECUTIVE PRO OPEN IJSBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

  • RXP-X wins premier Pro Open world title for sixth straight year
  • RXP-X wins Pro GP world title for sixth straight year, filling podium
  • 2017 Sea-Doo SPARK TRIXX watercraft generates buzz among event guests
Repeat Pro Open Champion - György Kasza

Repeat Pro Open Champion – György Kasza

The Sea-Doo X-TEAM continued the domination of world finals watercraft racing, claiming 11 championships*, nearly double that of the closest competing brand. György Kasza of Hungary continued to build the Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft dynasty with his repeat win in the premier Pro Open class bringing the total in that class to six years running. Kasza was joined on the podium by RXP-X mounted racers Mohammed Burbayea of Kuwait and Jun Ikoma Funabashi of Japan for a Pro Open clean sweep for the Sea-Doo X-TEAM.

Pro GP champion - James Bushell

Pro GP champion – James Bushell

Also adding to the dynasty is the sixth consecutive PRO GP championship win with Waleen Alsharshani taking the win with  James Bushell of the UK taking the runner-up spot on his Sea-Doo RXP-X followed by fellow X-TEAM rider Erminio Iantosca of the US, filling out the podium. The event, attended by the top riders in the world, proved the dynasty of performance dominance lives with the Sea-Doo 300-HP watercraft models. The 2017 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 and RXT-X 300 come equipped with a new ROTAX 1630 ACE engine, that together with the new Ergolock system, allows riders to enjoy more performance, confidence and greater control to push limits even further.

dsc00462Event guests were also buzzing about the new Sea-Doo SPARK TRIXX, the new watercraft from BRP that provides a new way to play on the water. Guests were able to test ride the new TRIXX model and qualify for the TRIXX Trial Competition in which the finalists were given 90 seconds to show off their best tricks for the opportunity to win a Cyclops action sports camera. The TRIXX Trials Competition will be featured in an upcoming video on Sea-Doo social media channels.

In connection with the IJSBA World Finals was the Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride VI that drew 75 participants. Sea-Doo owners were led on a 45+ mile round trip from Site 6 launch ramp in Lake Havasu City, AZ, under the historic London Bridge and up the Colorado River to Pirate Cove Resort and Marina in Topock, CA. Riders from as far as Ontario, Canada took part.

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Visit Sea-Doo on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SeaDoo to view images from the 2016 IJSBA World Finals and to learn about upcoming events.

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Jun Ikoma Funabashi of Japan fined 3rd in Pro Open

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Mohammed Burbayea of Kuwait finished 2nd in Pro Open and 3rd in Pro GP

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György Kasza of Hungary and his team after repeating as Pro Open World Champion on his Sea-Doo RXP-X.

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György Kasza set a blistering pace on his way to his repeat Pro Open win.

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The TRIXX Trial Competition provided new fun for event guests and offered a opportunity to get involved with the event.

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Sea-Doo dominated the Pro Open and Pro GP classes sweeping the top five spots.

 

*Championship count not including stand-up watercraft classes.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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Sea-Doo Planning to Take IJSBA World Finals to the NEXT LEVEL

23 Wednesday Sep 2015

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Valcourt, QC, CANADA– September 23, 2015 – BRP is ready to take the 2015 IJSBA World Finals to the next level with the introduction of new 300-HP Sea-Doo watercraft models. The Sea-Doo X-TEAM is looking to forge the next chapter in performance history by adding to their four-year string of Pro Open and Pro GP World Championship titles. The X-TEAM is led by 2014 champions James Bushell and Jean-Baptiste Botti and joined by Sea-Doo rider Erminio Iantosca, who claimed the 2015 US IJSBA National Championship, all on RXP-X models.

The IJSBA World Finals is taking place October 5-11, 2015 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona and is renown as the largest watercraft specific event in North America where the best racers from around the globe converge to compete for World Championships. The event takes place at Crazy Horse Campgrounds in Lake Havasu City, AZ and draws 15,000 spectators every year. BRP is the leading supporter of watercraft racing through the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty racer contingency program and the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Promoter support program.

Following the unveiling of the 2016 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300, RXT-X 300, and GTX Limited 300 in Nashville, Tennessee the Sea-Doo Events Team comes to the 2015 World Finals with fun fan activities and special X-TEAM initiatives. Sea-Doo race fans and general enthusiasts alike will see how Sea-Doo is taking watercraft riding to the Next Level. 2015 Sea-Doo World Finals efforts will include:

  • #SEADOONEXTLEVEL ZONE – The Sea-Doo Next Level Zone will headline the IJSBA World Finals Performance Alley by showcasing the new 300-HP Sea-Doo RXP-X 300, RXT-X 300, GTX Limited 300 and new Sea-Doo SPARK models in Blueberry, Key Lime, and Chilly Pepper.
  • #SEADOONEXTLEVEL EXPERIENCE – The Sea-Doo Events Team will be offering test rides on the new 300-HP Sea-Doo models for a limited time on Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th on the west end of Performance Alley at the World Finals event site.
  • 10306322_10152852249383307_2131695459216915750_nSEA-DOO ULTIMATE OWNERS RIDE V – The world’s largest personal watercraft event will be joined by the premier Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride V on Saturday, October 10th. Sea-Doo owners can enjoy an action filled Sea-Doo weekend by experiencing one of the most beautiful, one-day, leisure boating rides in North America, and watching the best watercraft racers in the world compete for Pro championships on Sunday. The ride will depart from Site Six Launch ramp at 8:30 AM and travel up the Colorado River to Pirate Cove Resort for a sponsored Sea-Doo lunch stop and exclusive VIP seating for the Sunday Pro Finals behind the Sea-Doo Next Level Zone in performance alley. Open to Sea-Doo owners*, participants will get a special owners ride event hat, food, and be eligible for Sea-Doo giveaways. For more information visit sea-doo.com/owners-ride.
  • Screen Shot 2015-09-23 at 2.26.21 PM#SEADOONEXTLEVEL BOUNTY CHALLENGE – Elite Sea-Doo racers (noted below) who have landed on podiums during the 2015 season are being invited to compete in a special competition aboard the new 300-HP Sea-Doo RXT-X 300. The invited riders will qualify Friday evening, October 9th, with the fastest two riders on the slalom course moving on to the next level, the final on Sunday, October 11th. The top two qualifying Sea-Doo racers will complete in a special competition simultaneously on the World Finals course with the winner taking home $1000 and the runner up claiming $300 of Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty money.
  • 2015 #SEADOONEXTLEVEL Challenge Invitees include:
  • James Bushell
  • Erminio Iantosca
  • Jean-Baptiste Botti
  • Eric Lagopoulos
  • Blain Spooner
  • Paul Green
  • Dylan Osborne
  • Additional international rider TBD

Visit facebook.com/SeaDoo for the most up-to-date information regarding BRP’s 2015 IJSBA World Finals activities.

For a look at the new 2016 Sea-Doo watercraft and riding gear, visit www.sea-doo.com

*All Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride V drivers must possess a valid driver’s license and must be 18 years old or older and utilize a 2002 or newer, four-stroke Sea-Doo watercraft.

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.

DESTINATION SEA-DOO: FOUR MUST DOO DESTINATIONS

09 Friday Jan 2015

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If getting there is half the fun, being there is the total experience. One of the attractions of boating is to gain a different perspective on interesting destinations; a perspective that many dream about. Sea-Doo watercraft make that dream obtainable and take the different perspective a step further as a Sea-Doo watercraft can go places a traditional boat can’t offering a truly unique recreational experience no matter what your destination.

There’s a reason we often talk about the Sea-Doo life, as it’s truly a lifestyle to embrace. What you experience, where you experience it, and whom you experience it with leads to memories of a lifetime, similar to family vacations, so why not combine the two? In this OnBoard entry we are going to share some of our favorite North American Sea-Doo destinations and how to make the most of your Sea-Doo life.

While you’re waiting for spring to arrive, let us help you get your Sea-Doo fix and give you some ideas towards planning a memorable Sea-Doo trip in 2015.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Topock Gorge

Topock Gorge

Our first destination is known around the world amongst enthusiasts as the home of the IJSBA World Finals championship watercraft races every October but for the southwest United States this is PWC heaven year round. The self-proclaimed, “Watercraft Capital of the World” lies on the Arizona side of the Colorado River looking west over California where the Parker Dam 20 miles south formed this man-made lake.

Not so long ago the town was simply a blip on the map but in the late 1960’s an entrepreneur named Robert McCulloch decided to develop tourism in the city by bringing the actual old London Bridge to the desert Oasis. The problem was there was no section of water for the bridge to span so he had a channel dug turning the city’s peninsula into a bridge and creating a true historical landmark that is the signature of the city today.

Lake Havasu is very watercraft friendly and offers miles of shoreline to explore from the Parker dam to the south up through the beautiful Topock gorge and beyond roughly 70 miles to Laughlin Nevada and the next dam in the system.

Accommodations: There are hundreds of vacation homes and condos to rent if you are staying with group or various hotels close to the bridge area.

DCIM100GOPROWhere to Launch: We suggest the Site Six public launch ramp on the southwest side of Fiesta Island or Windsor Beach State Park (entrance fee required).

Where to Eat: in town we recommend Shugrue’s for a consistently good, premium meal and while on the water we say make up the river to the I-40 bridge and dock at Topock 66 Spa & Resort for a great meal overlooking the water and passing by trains.

Ideal Sea-Doo model: The Sea-Doo GTI SE for all around watersports fun or either of the GTX Limited models for touring comfort.

Austin, Texas

Loop 360 launch ramp in Austin.

Loop 360 launch ramp in Austin.

Deep in the heart of Texas, Austin is known for being weird and citizens are proud of it, living by the mantra, “Keep Austin Weird.” Don’t take this as a negative but as endearing as this is arguably the most beautiful and diverse city in Texas and besides being the state’s capital is a college town, home to the university of Texas. The city is also known for it’s hip music scene and delicious Tex-Mex and BBQ dinning.

 

The city folk enjoy their outdoors and boating. The area offers two main boating options being Lake Travis and Lake Austin, which is essentially the Colorado River below the dam of Lake Travis. Lake Travis is a bustling waterway in the summer month although the past few years the water levels have been low meaning the on water activities have been condensed and limited. When water levels are normal there are miles of waterways and coves to have fun on.

Down below where the river runs through downtown is ideal for watercraft as the winding river provides a fun riding path.

IMG_3326Accommodations: There are plenty of hotels in the area but for a memorable Sea-Doo trip we suggest La Villa Vista Resort on Lake Travis. La Villa Vista has a bit of romance between European style and Texas flair.

Where to Launch: Lake Travis has a dozen public boat ramps and dozens more at private resorts, check the LCRA website for updates on usage related to water levels. For touring the river below, go to the Loop 360 launch off of the highway for which it’s named.

Where to Eat: In town we recommend Z’Tejas Avery Ranch for the city’s best Tex-mex and while on the water make a stop at the Oasis to enjoy some good grub while viewing the sunset. http://oasis-austin.com

Ideal Sea-Doo model: The Sea-Doo WAKE PRO 215 as versatility fits the local and with coves on the lake and the protected waters of the river providing ideal wakeskating venues you can’t go wrong here

Quebec City, Quebec

Sea-Doo perspective of Quebec City

Sea-Doo perspective of Quebec City

As the oldest city in Canada, Quebec City will offer you an experience as close to being in Europe with out having to ride across the pond. The little big city rests at the bottleneck of the St. Lawrence River and was a natural stop for immigrants making their way to the new world from Europe by sea. The city celebrated their 400 birthday a couple of years ago and the history can be felt throughout the downtown area, “inside the walls” a system of stone walls surrounding the city during times of unexpected attacks.

The stone buildings and cold weather friendly designed French architecture is felt throughout the area with the Chateau Frontenac, or known as the castle by Quebecers is the signature landmark of the city. There is plenty to see and do on land and also plenty to see on water, although you should plan a Sea-Doo trip in July or August, as the boating season in this northern city is short.

In addition to the breathtaking views of downtown there are numerous waterfalls and landmarks to see with in an hours ride including the infamous Grosse Isle where thousands of Irish immigrants were quarantined during times of epidemics. No matter where you beach or dock be aware of the tides that can fluctuate by as much as 7 meters or 21 feet.

Accommodations: There are dozens of fine hotels in the downtown area but trailer parking can be a problem so we suggest venturing five minutes to the west to the highway 540 and 73 interchange area where there are roughly half a dozen three-four star hotels.

IMG_3654Where to Launch: Finding a ramp is tricky with the vast water level changes but we suggest, “Rampe De Mise A L’eau” located on the east side of downtown on Rue de l’Anse au Foulon.

Where to Eat: We suggest Versa, located on the north side of downtown serving great seafood and a wide variety of food. There is something for everybody in the family except your trailer, take a cab or walk to Versa.

Ideal Sea-Doo model: Any of the Sea-Doo models with the S3 hull to bridge the chop and suspension to provide the smoothest ride, such as the GTX Limited iS 260, GTX 155 S, or the RXT-X aS 260.

Cocoa Beach, Florida

Many have heard of this Florida town perhaps as the home to I Dream of Jeannie, surfing star Kelly Slater, and NASA but further inland lies the flavor of the real Florida. Cocoa Beach certain has beautiful beaches and rests on the barrier island separated by the Banana and Indian Rivers. The, “rivers” aren’t actual rivers but estuaries, in fact the Indian River stretches over 80-miles along the east coast and is the most diverse estuary in North America with over 4700 different species of life.

DCIM100GOPROThese rivers offer great boating but 20-minutes further to the west is the beginning portion of the St. Johns River, one of four major north flowing rivers in the world filled with dark, tannic died waters of Florida swamp land. Here is where you will see blue herons, wild hogs, alligators and grazing cattle. The river is still narrow and twisty in this area offering the closest feeling to a road course on the water but be careful of airboats and other vessels around those blind corners and bring a GPS as the various fingers of the river begin to look alike.

DCIM100GOPROOn the St. Johns is where you will gain a new appreciation on how you can enjoy riding a Sea-Doo watercraft.

Accommodations: Cocoa Beach is a very popular vacation destination with dozens of hotels to choose from and nearly all of them have adequate trailer parking area. We suggest The Inn at Cocoa Beach that includes beachfront views, continental breakfast and happy hour wine and cheese.

Where to Launch: On the Banana River we suggest Kelly Park on the Beachline Expressway adjacent to Port Canaveral and with in view of NASA’s VAB (vehicle assembly building). On the St. Johns, we recommend to venture to Leroy Wright Recreation Area on the 520 highway across the street from the Lone Cabbage Fish Camp.

Screen Shot 2015-01-09 at 2.13.25 PMWhere to Eat: Grills Seafood at Port Canaveral is a must dine, accessible by land or water, Grills serves the freshest of Florida Seafood and treats you to live music and views of the action at the busiest cruise ship port in the US. On the St. Johns the Lone Cabbage Fish Camp is another must dine, also accessible by land or water, this rustic stop serves scrumptious gator tail while you can watch the tourists go come and go on airboat rides.

Ideal Sea-Doo model: The St. Johns is arguably the epitome of where the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 was designed to be ridden. With miles of switchback turns on mirror flat water, the street bike riding style of the RXP-X has never been so fun. The other option would be a Sea-Doo Spark to playfully meander around the lush vegetation and protected waters and ability to easily manage the occasional shallow water areas.

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

Sea-Doo Summer Family Fun!

08 Friday Aug 2014

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Summer is the perfect time for high quality family fun and spending the summer on the water is something that everyone from the kids to the grandparents enjoy!

Labor Day is just around the corner and this marks the end of the summer for most locations in North America. Once Labor Day rolls around most of us are getting the kids ready to go back to school, starting to think about warmer clothes and get back into the groove of school. The next big break will be over Thanksgiving and most Sea-Doo watercraft owners will have finished winterizing their beloved Sea-Doo and plan to spend this holiday with family and friends enjoying the cool weather and eating (of course).

Not so fast, we’ve still got a few weeks left to enjoy the Sea-Doo! We asked our Facebook fans where they’ve been spending time on their Sea-Doo watercraft… use this as inspiration for YOUR end-of-summer get away!

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Thousand Islands, Gilles Thériault

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My PX and my friends HO Sparks. Lake Hartwell, by Anthony But

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Craig R. Ahal Duck key, Florida Sunset on Toms harbor

Britt Bogaerts Nieuwpoort, Belgium

Britt Bogaerts Nieuwpoort, Belgium

 



Blake Alexander Lake Martin, AL

Blake Alexander Lake Martin, AL



Kathleen Cano Sebastian Inlet

Kathleen Cano Sebastian Inlet

Vemun Waksvik, Norway

Vemun Waksvik, Norway

Dave Waters Rode over to Block Island, Rhode Island from CT

Dave Waters Rode over to Block Island, Rhode Island from CT



Kevin Robinson La Ronge , Saskatchewan

Kevin Robinson La Ronge , Saskatchewan

Rick Iverson Apache lake, AZ

Rick Iverson Apache lake, AZ

Edward Massey Sunset Beach tarpon Springs Florida

Edward Massey Sunset Beach Tarpon Springs Florida



Nick Pirovolidis Peace River, FL...

Nick Pirovolidis Peace River, FL…



 

Chris Farnsworth Pyramid Lake.

Chris Farnsworth Pyramid Lake.

SUMMER VACATION – The Sea-Doo Road Trip

10 Thursday Jul 2014

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2014 SEA-DOO SPARK MOVE II_2It’s summer time and is the season for the family vacation. This means packing the suitcases, and loading them into trunk or roof racks and piling into the car and heading to a destination that will hopefully provide a lifetime worth of fond memories. Summer time also means cooling off in a distant water hole and this is why planning your vacation around a Sea-Doo Road Trip offers the best of everything for watersport lovers.

In this blog we’re going to provide you five tips to make your Sea-Doo Road Trip a fun and safe one and provide you with five fabulous destinations across North America.

SEA-DOO ROAD TRIP TIPS:

  1. FULL POWER. Your fun can only start if your Sea-Doo does and giving your watercraft a simple test start can check this. If your battery is weak, put it on an automatic battery charger (available from a BRP dealer – BRP part # 529 035 773) overnight and by sunrise you should be at full power.
  1. Screen Shot 2014-07-15 at 5.11.09 PMCLEAN IT AND COVER IT. The last thing you want is for your riding gear to get all dirty because your watercraft is dirty. Clean your Sea-Doo with proper detergent and water and wipe the vinyl with quality cleaning products (such as XPS PWC cleaning and detailing kit – BRP part # 219 701 709). After you clean it cover it with a custom fitted Sea-Doo cover to help keep road grime off of it during the trip.
  1. Kids pacCHECK YOUR RIDING GEAR. Kids grow fast and the Sea-Doo PFD that they wore last summer might be difficult to buckle this summer. Or if your newfound exercise program helped you lose the extra 20 pounds you have wanted to lose, you may consider purchasing a new Sea-Doo PFD in your new size. Your Sea-Doo PFD should be snug but also allow comfortable movement while riding and proper buoyancy while in the water.
  1. FILL’ER UP. Be sure to fill your Sea-Doo watercraft with quality fuel at your local filling station specifically if you are travelling to a remote area where the fuel may not be as fresh. This will also aid in towing as your trailer will tow smoother from the slight increase in trailer tongue weight. (Refer to the trailer manufacturer’s suggested weight distribution for optimal towing)
  1. 2014 SEA-DOO ADV TEC iCATCH PWC TRAILER - Action 1TRAILER CHECKUP. Consider your trailer the cradle for your Sea-Doo watercraft as they most likely spend more time on the trailer than in the water. The trailer is what ultimately allows you to take your Sea-Doo watercraft from point A to point B.

Check your tires tread wear and air pressure to ensure they are ready for the trip and to ensure maximum fuel efficiency while towing. Also check your wheel bearings to ensure they are tight and lubricated. This is an element you should have a professional check as a bearing failure can cause problems put a major delay on your vacation plans. Last, check that all of your trailer lights work properly including; running lights, turn signals and brake lights. If you have an issue in this area check the vehicle-to-trailer connection and your vehicles fuses and trailer light bulbs.

Now that you are ready go, where are you going to go? Here are five of our favorite destinations for all-around Sea-Doo family fun.

  1. LAKE KEOWEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
LAKE KEOWEE SUNSET

LAKE KEOWEE SUNSET

This gem of a lake offers a touch of the Smokey Mountains in the midst of southern hospitality as it sits on the western side of South Carolina close to Clemson University. The mornings will offer banks of water-level clouds and glass calm waters with vistas of the foothills of the nearby mountain ranges. With dozens of coves, don’t forget your wakeboard or wakeskate as the lake never gets very busy and you can escape for hours of water shred sessions.

Lake Keowee is located with-in 500 miles of 50% of the US population making easy to get to with-in a days drive for many. The rental homes and/or waterfront condos are plentiful in the summer and the water is clean and warm. With several public launches and parks combined with numerous marinas with fuel and a few on-water restaurants, Lake Keowee offers a very fun and affordable family get-away.

  1. LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA
The London Bridge at Lake Havasu City, Arizona

The London Bridge at Lake Havasu City, Arizona

If there is one location worthy of a Sea-Doo pilgrimage, it’s Lake Havasu, Arizona. Longtime home to the annual International Jet Sports Boating Association World Finals, Havasu is the epicenter of the PWC universe every October as racers and their fans from countries far and wide descend upon its sunny shores to do battle in this picturesque lake on the Colorado River.

Havasu has a unique history. The city was developed by chainsaw magnate Robert McCulloch, who literally purchased the London Bridge and transported it, block by block, from England to Arizona to serve as the city’s focal point. Visitors can now visit the bridge above by road, or below by boat, navigating the canal McCulloch had dredged for this very purpose.

The fun, however, shouldn’t just be confined to the city limits. Bring your Sea-Doo, or rent one if you have to, and venture north along the Colorado River to the scenic cliffs of Topock Gorge.

OKANAGAN VALLEY, CANADA

Screen Shot 2014-07-15 at 5.18.41 PMWe’ll spare you the Great White North jokes. Canada would seemingly get more attention from the Ski-Doo crowd than their Sea-Doo counterparts. But those who dismiss the country based on its snowy rep are missing out on some truly beautiful watercraft riding. And perhaps no area epitomizes Canada’s watery beauty better than the Okanagan Valley, a picturesque setting located halfway between Vancouver and Calgary

Home to the massive Okanagan Lake, as well as 200 smaller lakes scattered throughout the region, the Okanagan Valley is found within the Interior Plateau of British Columbia. With the majestic Coast Mountains blocking the flow of moist air from the west, summers are — surprise! — actually warm and dry, the perfect weather for enjoying your Sea-Doo.

Looking for things to do off the water? The area features numerous hiking and biking trails. Those looking for a more relaxing pursuit will want to plan a visit to one of the countless wineries that occupy the bluffs bordering the lake

  1. THE FLORIDA KEYS
The Florida Keys

The Florida Keys

The Florida Keys offers the closest experience to being in the Caribbean with out actually leaving the US. Upon entering Key Largo you will officially be on island time as the string of “keys” stretches 120-miles into the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico with each surrounded by epic aqua colored water. It’s no coincidence so many boat companies including BRP conduct their product photo shoots in the keys as it is a true boaters paradise.

The bay side of the keys offers more protected waters perfect for the Sea-Doo Spark and GTI models and for wake sports but be sure to be considerate of the local fisherman hunting bonefish, tarpon and snook on the back waters. For trips on the ocean side, a Sea-Doo GTX or RXT model would be ideal for charging through the wind chop in comfort with a storage bin full of snorkel gear to dive the miles of living reefs that rest roughly 2-4 miles from the shoreline.

From Key Largo to Key West there are plenty of hotel, restaurants and shopping opportunities. There area also a plethora of rental homes for larger vacationing parties and for campers we suggest Long Key State Park at roughly the half way point down highway US 1 at mile-marker 67.5.

  1. TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN
TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

On the eastern shores of Lake Michigan is the destination area of northern Michigan with the epicenter being Traverse City. Traverse City is a quant Great Lakes area lakeside town with a welcoming little downtown area filled with restaurants and shops while full-scale resorts lie with-in miles of the city center. Water is not in short demand in this area and is a haven for Sea-Doo owners looking to ride in new waters.

While Sea-Doo riding opportunities are plentiful near Traverse City, hundreds of lakes are with in an hour drive of the city. If you are looking for crystal clear aqua colored waters you don’t have to go to the Florida Keys to get it, visit popular Torch Lake, roughly 45 minutes from Traverse City. The lakes water is truly magical as the sun pierces the water and reflects off of the white sand bottom that could easily be mistaken for the waters of the Caribbean or Tahiti, but with out the salt and a bit cooler.

As a destination location the area is very seasonal with hundreds of accommodation options and entertainment off of the water with go cart tracks, mini golf for the kids and countless 36-hole golf course for the adults. The areas geographic latitude provides long summer days that stretch sunsets to 10PM allowing maximum fun time on the water.

One of the many advantages of owning a Sea-Doo watercraft is the ease of use and they provide one more entertainment piece for your family to build many memories of a lifetime.

Sea-Doo ‘How–To’ Video Series

18 Wednesday Jun 2014

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It’s almost summer and Sea-Doo watercraft will soon be all over the waterways in North America. As BRP Sea-Doo is continually innovating new designs and technology, we want to ensure that Sea-Doo owners are informed and aware of how to maintain and proper use of their watercraft.

BRP Sea-Doo has created the new Sea-Doo How-To video series. This series of 11 videos, has been developed to guide new Sea-Doo owners and answers frequently asked questions. The videos will address everything from fueling your Sea-Doo to after-ride care and clean up.

The first video in the series, “Getting Started”, reviews the things you should know to start your Sea-Doo life.

This video covers the Proper Riding Gear, Equipment and Accessories.

This video is all about trailering your Sea-Doo. This video reviews the steps to take when towing, launching and learning to transport your Sea-Doo watercraft.

The Sea-Doo InfoCenter is the control center of your Seas-Doo watercraft. This video features information on all of the controls and functions of a Sea-Doo watercraft. Watercraft controls and features are dependent on the model of watercraft.

The Sea-Doo Spark includes some of the traditional Sea-Doo watercraft features and can include items such as Intelligent Brake and Reverse (iBR) and Sport mode. This video covers all of the controls and features of the Spark.

Fueling your watercraft is essential to ensure a fun filled day on the water.

Boating etiquette is essential for having a safe and fun time on the water.

How to stop using your Sea-Doo watercraft equipped with Intelligent Brake and Reverse (iBR).

How to Beach your Sea-Doo watercraft.

The fine art of docking your Sea-Doo watercraft.

After ride care is a critical step in ensuring that your time spent on the water is the best it can be!

To watch the entire series visit our YouTube Channel.

BRP Supports P1 AquaX US for 2014

22 Tuesday Apr 2014

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P1 AquaX recently announced the support from BRP for P1 AquaX USA for 2014.  The P1 AquaX tour kicks off in Daytona Beach, Fla., April 26-27.

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The announcement from the AquaX site is as follows:

Industry leading PWC manufacturer BRP Sea-Doo announced this week they are committed to continuing their support for P1 AquaX USA.

As one of the market leaders in recreational PWC’s for more than 25 years, Sea-Doo continues to support competitive PWC racing, and were first on the scene to support AquaX USA in it’s inaugural season in 2013.

As well as partnering AquaX USA, Sea-Doo will continue to support all professional racers within the PWC race industry with their X-TEAM Bounty funds for both event and Championship winners. A program offered to all racers in any USA Championship riding a Sea-Doo.

BRP’s Sea-Doo Brand Manager, Adrien De Alexandris commented “BRP fully supports the P1 AquaX concept, and providing competitors with a unique watercraft racing experience with a low barrier of entry. BRP provides more support to watercraft race promoters than any other company in the PWC industry through the Sea-Doo X-TEAM racer contingency.”

BRP believes in providing as many opportunities to enjoy ride Sea-Doo watercraft as possible. Adrien said “We have supported P1 AquaX US since day one as we see the series as the perfect avenue for new racers to enter the sport in a relatively easy in an affordable manner.”

Last year’s AquaX 300 Class Champion Kevin Wassum a Sea-Doo rider commented “I’m very excited to be competing on the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 again this year in the AquaX USA series. It’s an amazing machine and still by far the best looking watercraft on the water. “

Kevin said “I’m also very excited to be riding for the X-Team and a manufacturer that cares so much about supporting these types of events and working hard to bring new riders into the sport. Sea-Doo’s presence has been seen and felt since the first race in Daytona last season and it very cool to see them continue their support as this race series continues to grow.”

Kevin is looking forward to 2014 and about the forthcoming start he said “This season I shall be focusing more on riding aggressively during the individual races as apposed to a more cautious riding style that was necessary to secure the season championship last year. I can’t wait for Daytona in April.”

For more details on the Sea-Doo X-Team bounty visit: Sea-Doo/Onboard 
For details on the AquaX USA calendar visit:AquaX Race Calendar

 

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