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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.

SEA-DOO X-TEAM RIDERS CLAIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

21 Tuesday Oct 2014

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Jean-Baptiste Bottie, the new 2014 PRO OPEN World Champion on his Sea-Doo RXP-X

Jean-Baptiste Bottie, the new 2014 PRO OPEN World Champion on his Sea-Doo RXP-X

BRP led the 2014 IJSBA World Finals with a weekend of excitement with Sea-Doo riders Jean-Baptiste Botti winning the premier Pro Open world championship and James Bushell winning the Pro GP world championship. Both riders claimed their victories on Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 models with this being Botti’s first Pro Open world title and Bushell’s seventh world title in four years.

James Bushell 2014 Pro GP World Champion

“The RXP-X T3 hull has been so good to me and has been key to winning seven World Titles*,” said Bushell. “The T3 hull dynamics combined with the Ergolock system and my Sea-Doo Centre engine package allows me to maintain maximum speed around the entire track.”

“BRP’s 12 Pro World Titles in the last four years in the premier racing classes is a resounding statement for the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 model,” said Julie Tourville, Global Marketing Director, Sea-Doo watercraft. “Both Botti and Bushell depended on the exclusive Sea-Doo RXP-X T3 hull that allowed them to track straight through chop and lean into corners to turn tighter and faster.”

BRP would like to congratulate the following Sea-Doo X-TEAM riders on their 2014 IJSBA World Finals performances and riding their Sea-Doo watercraft to championships.

PRO OPEN

Jean-Baptiste Botti – Porto Vecchio, France – Sea-Doo RXP-X

PRO GP

James Bushell – Wisbech, Combs, UK – Sea-Doo RXP-X

PRO RUNABOUT 1000

Jayme Cheney – West Fargo, ND – Sea-Doo SPX

EXPERT RUNABOUT

Mohammad Burbayea – Kuwait – Sea-Doo RXP-X

AMATEUR RUNABOUT 800

Abdulrahmen Alomar – Kuwait – Sea-Doo SPX

AMATEUR REC LITES

Rashed Al Rashed – Kuwait – Sea-Doo SPARK

AMATEUR RUNABOUT 1000

Phadit Buree – Thailand- Sea-Doo SPARK

The IJSBA World Finals is the largest watercraft specific event in North America where the best racers from around the globe converge to compete for World Championships. In addition to the high-caliber racing, BRP also hosted the fourth annual Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride that saw a fleet of Sea-Doo watercraft owners ride from Lake Havasu to Pirate Cove Resort in Topock, CA.

2014-Seadoo-Owners-Ride

The activities continued Saturday with the “Under the London Bridge” night show that showcased the special Sea-Doo Bounty SPARK Challenge invitational competition.

As for the main event, the Sea-Doo #SPARKSOMEFUN concert was a blast with internationally known music artist, TV personality, and former pro Sea-Doo watercraft racer, Vanilla Ice.

Vanilla Ice at the Sea-Doo #SPARKSOMEFUN concert.

Vanilla Ice at the Sea-Doo #SPARKSOMEFUN concert.

Visit the Sea-Doo brand on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SeaDoo to view images from the 2014 IJSBA World Finals and to learn about upcoming events.

*James Bushell has won the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Pro GP world titles and 2011, 2012 Pro Open world titles on a RXP-X T3 hull equipped Sea-Doo watercraft and the 2013 Pro Stock world title aboard a Sea-Doo RXP-X 260.

SEA-DOO X-TEAM COMES TO THE IJSBA WORLD FINALS TO ADD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP COUNT AND TO OFFER THE ULTIMATE FAN WEEKEND

16 Tuesday Sep 2014

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Valcourt, QC, CANADA– September 16, 2014 – BRP is bringing the world leading Sea-Doo X-TEAM to the 2014 IJSBA World Finals to defend the historic number of racing World Championships claimed in 2013. The Sea-Doo events team will Spark Some Fun during the World Finals, taking place in Lake Havasu City, AZ, from October 8th to 12th, orchestrating numerous Sea-Doo related activities for Sea-Doo X-TEAM racers and enthusiasts alike, including a special #GOXTEAMGO concert with former Sea-Doo racer, Vanilla Ice. The Sea-Doo X-TEAM returns to Lake Havasu to defend 21 World Championships captured by Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 riders over the past three years.

Defending PRO OPEN World Champion, Jared Moore will be joined by fellow X-TEAM rider James Bushell in efforts to add to the RXP-X's historic number of championships.

Defending PRO OPEN World Champion, Jared Moore will be joined by fellow X-TEAM rider James Bushell in efforts to add to the RXP-X’s historic number of championships.

The IJSBA World Finals is 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.

With the dominating success of the Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft, BRP comes to the 2014 World Finals with fun fan activities and special X-TEAM initiatives. Sea-Doo race fans and general enthusiasts alike will be treated to an entertaining experience. 2014 Sea-Doo World Finals efforts will include:

  • SEA-DOO #SPARKSOMEFUN ZONE – The Sea-Doo #SPARKSOMEFUN Zone will headline the IJSBA World Finals Performance Alley with a full, interactive display of the all new 2015 Sea-Doo X-Series models and the popular Sea-Doo SPARK.
  • Sea-Doo #GOXTEAMGO CONTEST – Sea-Doo fans who follow @BRPSeaDoo on Instagram, Twitter and the Sea-Doo Facebook page will have the opportunity to show their Sea-Doo X-TEAM pride during World Finals week and could win one of two Sea-Doo X-TEAM gear packages. For full contest details, go to the Sea-Doo social channels in the coming weeks.
  • DSC03737SEA-DOO ULTIMATE OWNERS RIDE IV – The world’s largest personal watercraft event will be joined by the premier Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride IV on Saturday, October 11th. Sea-Doo enthusiasts 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 #GOXTEAMGO 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, write to BRPSEADOO@gmail.com
  • SEA-DOO BOUNTY #GOXTEAMGO SPARK CHALLENGE – Elite Sea-Doo racers (noted below) who have landed on podiums during the 2014 season are being invited to compete in a special International Race Of Champions (IROC) aboard identically prepared Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft. The field of ten will qualify Friday evening, October 10th, with the fastest five riders on the slalom course moving on to the final. On Saturday night, those final five X-TEAM riders will compete head-to-head in a five-lap moto during the IJSBA “Bounty Under the Bridge” show, under the London Bridge. Then, on Sunday October 12, Sea-Doo racers will need to complete another three-lap moto 2 on the official World Finals track. The winner of the combined motos will take home $1000 while the other four competitors will claim $100 for their efforts.
  • 2014 Sea-Doo Bounty #GOXTEAMGO SPARK Challenge Invitees include: 
  • Jared Moore
  • Erminio Iantosca
  • Trey Frame
  • Eric Lagopoulos
  • James Bushell
  • James Masterson
  • Shante Bukes
  • Kylie Ellmers
  • Paul Green
  • Additional international rider TBD
  • (L-R) Performance Artist Garibaldi, Vanilla Ice, and Tim McKercher of Sea-Doo Competition Management r at the Miami #SPARKSOMEFUN event.

    (L-R) Performance Artist Garibaldi, Vanilla Ice, and Tim McKercher of Sea-Doo Competition Management r at the Miami #SPARKSOMEFUN event.

    SEA-DOO #GOXTEAMGO CONCERT WITH VANILLA ICE – BRP is ready to Spark Some Fun in Lake Havasu City with an exclusive concert with former Sea-Doo racer and internationally known musician and television personality Vanilla Ice. The Sea-Doo #GOXTEAMGO concert will take place at the legendary KOKOMOS Saturday night, October 11th following the IJSBA night show.

Visit www.facebook.com/seadoo for the most up-to-date information regarding BRP’s 2014 IJSBA World Finals activities.

*All Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride IV 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.

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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 ENTHUSIASTS RIDE TOGETHER IN THE ULTIMATE OWNERS RIDE IN LAKE HAVASU

17 Wednesday Oct 2012

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The second annual Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride took place on October 5, 2012 in conjunction with the IJSBA World Finals. Dozens of Sea-Doo watercraft riders gathered to ride from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, up the Colorado River to Pirates Cove Resort in Needles, California and back. Along the way participants met new friends and experienced one of North America’s greatest one day rides. BRP hosted a lunch at Pirates Cove Resort and provide Sea-Doo gear and items as prizes.

BRP is looking to produce more of these types of events so stay tuned to the events section at our Facebook page.

BRP RETURNS TO DOMINATE THE IJSBA WORLD FINALS WITH DEFENDING WORLD CHAMPIONS AND A WEEK FULL OF SEA-DOO RELATED ACTIVITIES

11 Tuesday Sep 2012

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World Champion James Bushell

BRP will have the largest manufacturer presence in recent history at the 2012 IJSBA World Finals in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., this October 1-7.   The Sea-Doo X-TEAM will return to defend numerous World Championships with dozens of world-class watercraft racers competing on the new Sea-Doo RXP-X.  The BRP events teams will on-hand orchestrating numerous Sea-Doo related activities and will be joined by the Can-Am off road team with 2013 Commander side-by-side vehicle demos.

The annual watercraft World Championship races will include a plethora of Sea-Doo related activities including the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Feast, the Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride II, On-site Sea-Doo X-TEAM showroom showcasing many of the new 2013 models, and the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty Invitational competition.

The IJSBA World Finals is 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 10,000-15,000 spectators every year. BRP has been a long-time supporter of watercraft racing and the IJSBA World Finals and leads the watercraft industry in race specific support through the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty racer contingency program and the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Promoter support program.

With the dominating success of the Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft, BRP comes to this year’s event with a full schedule of activities and racer support initiatives.  Sea-Doo race fans and general enthusiasts alike will be treated to an entertaining experience. Some of the 2012 Sea-Doo World Finals efforts will include:

  • Sea-Doo Podium Showroom – Enter the world of the Sea-Doo X-TEAM at the Sea-Doo Podium Showroom located at the West end of “Performance Alley.” The Sea-Doo X-TEAM Showroom will display select models of the new 2013 Sea-Doo watercraft line-up headlined by the X-Series models.Ultimate 

  • Sea-Doo Owners Ride II, Colorado River – The Sea-Doo Special Events team will be conducting one of the most beautiful, one-day leisure boating rides in North America, exclusively for Sea-Doo watercraft and boat owners (2002 or newer required). The ride will depart from Site Six Launch ramp and travel up the Colorado River to Pirates Cove Resort for a sponsored lunch stop in Topock and back again for a 4-5 hour, round-trip ride on Friday, October 5.  Open to Sea-Doo owners, participants will get a special World Finals event t-shirt, lunch and be eligible for Sea-Doo giveaways. For more information, visit Facebook.com/seadoo and click on the “Owners Ride” App.
  • Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty X Lap Invitational – Select Sea-Doo racers (noted below) who have faired well during the 2012 season are being invited to compete in a special high-stakes competition aboard the new benchmark of watercraft racing, the Sea-Doo RXP-X. The timed event will pit the best Sea-Doo racers of the year against one another to see who can run the single fastest lap of the weekend with the winner taking home $1000.

2012 Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty X LAP Challenge Invitees include:

  • Troy Snyder
  • Brian Baldwin
  • Chris MacClugage
  • Eric Lagopoulos
  • Erminio Iantosca
  • Claude Clayton
  • Tim Hicks
  • James Bushell
  • James Masterson
  • Sam Harvey
  • Additional international rider TBD

Qualifying will take place on Friday afternoon following races at World finals track, the top three qualifiers will go to the Sunday final between Motos 1 & 2 for the trophy and $1000 prize.

  • Sea-Doo Racer X-TEAM Appreciation Feast and LiquidSpeedRadio.com– BRP extends their hospitality by hosting Sea-Doo race teams on Tuesday night, October 2 at Mudsharks Grill in Lake Havasu City with a appreciation dinner for racers, friends and family. LiquidSpeedRadio.com will also be broadcasting the Sea-Doo X-TEAM hour LIVE from the event. All Sea-Doo racers are invited and can bring up to three guests to offset some of the costs of their efforts. The X-TEAM Feast will take place from 7-10 and the new RXP-X will make its Havasu debut at the event. > Proof of Sea-Doo ownership (registration or title) AND official IJSBA event wristband is required for entry. For more information, email info@look-marketing.com.
  • CAN-AM Commander Experience – The Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicle demo tour visits Lake Havasu allowing off-road enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the next generation of side-by-side vehicles on Wednesday, October 3 through October 6 from 10-3:30 at the Crazy Horse Campgrounds off-road track.

Visit www.facebook.com/seadoo for the most up-to-date information regarding BRP’s 2012 IJSBA World Finals activities.

For a look at the new Sea-Doo watercraft and iControl technology, visit  www.sea-doo.com

 

The Ultimate Guide to Boating in California: San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego

01 Thursday Dec 2011

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California offers Sea-Doo enthusiasts a wide variety of boating adventures! From The San Francisco Bay in Northern California, centrally located Los Angeles to the southernmost tip in San Diego, there are climates, waters and different boating styles available for even the most discriminating boater.

Boating in San Francisco

From the Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco has something for everyone!  San Francisco offers boaters the opportunity to experience many of the top tourist activities by boat!  Sailboats abound in San Francisco and there are plenty of marinas and yacht clubs available that have guest docks for your Sea-Doo boats.  The city has four marina’s where you can reserve a berth as a visitor. If you are a member of a yacht club with reciprocal privileges you may be able to use the guest docks at St. Francis, Golden Gate and South Beach Yacht Clubs.  There are some centrally located public marinas: Pier 39 Marina, South Beach Marina, San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor. For a full listing of public guest docks visit BoatingSF.com.

The waters surrounding San Francisco can be treacherous for boater unfamiliar with the narrow channels and turbulent waters.  We recommend that boaters headed to the San Francisco waters conduct thorough research prior to heading to the Bay area.  The State of California Department of Boating Services has produced an overview guide that is recommended reading for anyone heading to San Francisco by boat.

The Sacramento River is located near San Francisco and feeds into an arm of the San Francisco Bay.  The Sacramento Delta is a endless network of rivers, tributaries and channels that offer boaters an incredible time on the water. You can cruise for days exploring the islands, fishing, swimming, sailing or enjoying the scenery and the sunshine.

Three hours north of San Francisco, in Redding, Sea-Doo boat and PWC enthusiasts will enjoy Lake Shasta, a 35-mile long lake with almost 370 miles of shoreline.  Lake Shasta is formed by the Sacramento, McCloud, Squaw and Pit Rivers and is held back by the massive Shasta Dam, the second-largest dam in the US.  Lake Shasta is an extremely popular location for houseboating, powerboating and especially wakeboarding.

The surrounding cities of Alameda, Berkeley, San Mateo, Yosemite and many other cities within 100-250 miles of San Francisco offer boating and Sea-Doo opportunities for the northern California boat enthusiast.

Sea-Doo dealers in San Francisco:

  • East Bay Motorsports, Inc., 21756 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541, (510) 889-7900
  • Grand Prix, 2360 El Camino Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95050, (408) 246-7323
  • GP Sports Inc., 2020 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95124, (408) 377-8780
  • Northbay Motorsports & Marine, 2875 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95407, (707) 542-5355

  • Southern California—a Boaters Paradise

    Southern California, known for ‘bikinis and babes’ is almost as well known for its endless miles of beach, water and spectacular locations for boating and PWC riding. The crown jewel of California, and the tri-state region of Nevada an Arizona, is the Colorado River.  This 233-mile stretch of the Colorado River is a year-round recreation area popular with powerboaters, paddlers, wakeboarders, waterskiers and for overall family fun.

    The Colorado River also feeds into Lake Havasu in Arizona; a 45-mile long lake nestled along the foot of California’s Chemeheuvi Mountains. Lake Havasu has 450 miles of scenic shoreline and its deep waters are the perfect playground for watersports including wakeboarding, speed boating, jet skiing, swimming, fishing and boating in your Sea-Doo boat or PWC.

    Boating in Los Angeles

    Visitors to Los Angeles enjoy sunshine, 75 degrees, ocean breezes and a bustling metropolis. Los Angeles is surrounded by lakes and water which provide boaters with a wide variety of activities to choose from including sailing, jet skiing, surfing, boating, camping, fishing…the opportunities are endless!

    The most popular location in Los Angeles for boating is Marina del Rey, the largest manmade small boat harbor in the world. Marina del Ray’s recreation boating area offers approx. 5,300 small boat slips. It is the home to multiple yacht clubs, charter companies, and boat facilities, as well as a popular public beach. Visitors by boat can take advantage of overnight and four-hour guest docks, in addition to a public boat launch ramp.

    Long Beach offers boaters an excellent departure point to sail, boat or ride your PWC over to Catalina Island.  Located just 22 miles off of the coast of Southern California, Catalina Island is a popular destination for all types of boaters.  Take a day trip, or stay overnight on the island. Choose from the city of Avalon or the town of Two Harbors, or any of the small coves in between. There are more than 700 moorings located around the island, so there truly is something for everyone.

    An hour south of LA is the Newport Beach Harbor with seven islands and unending possibilities for a day out on the water.  Balboa Island is the gem of Newport Beach that offers excellent boating conditions and is an exciting tourist destination as well.

    For lake or river boating, whether power or sail, things can get pretty crowded, but there’s a lot to see and do. To the east, Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest is a well-known natural mountain lake near L.A., and is popular for a wide range of recreational uses and offer visitors with a quaint mountain town for after-water activities.

    Los Angles has plenty of activities and numerous locations for boating. Before heading to a lake or destination in Los Angeles, do your homework! Due to the popularity of most lakes many of them are crowded and limit boat and PWC launches to ease overcrowding.

    If you are an avid PWC enthusiast and are looking for a place to ride your Sea-Doo PWC, a few recommended locations include:

    • Castaic Lake and Pyramid Lake – Castaic Lake and adjacent Pyramid Lake are both about an hour away from downtown Los Angeles
    • Puddingstone Reservoir – Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park’s Puddingstone Reservoir in San Dimas is a 250-acre lake is less than 30 minutes from LA
    • Marina del Rey – Launch your boat or PWC from Marina del Ray
    • San Pedro – San Pedro is a small port town near LA with a boat launch ramp for Sea-Doo and Jet ski riders (open 7am-sunset)

    Here are links to a few useful websites:

    The LA County Dept. of Beaches and Harbors
    California Dept. of Water Resources

    Sea-Doo dealers in Los Angeles:

  • Simi Valley Honda Sea-Doo, 4346 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063, (805) 526-4122
  • Jet World Powersports, 32203 Castaic Rd. Castaic, CA 91384, (661) 294-0072
  • Honda Of Hollywood, 6525 Santa Monitca Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038, (323) 466-7191
  • Honda Of North Hollywood, 5626 Tujunga Ave. North Hollywood CA 91601, (818) 766-6134
  • Mid Cities Honda Kawasaki, 15725 Lakewood Blvd., Paramount CA, 90723, (562) 531-1225
  • Del Amo Motorsports, 2500 – A Marine Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278, (866) 460-5261
  • Whittier Fun Center, 14043 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90605, (562) 945-3494
  • Long Beach Motorsports, 3291 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807, (562) 427-2779
  • Bert’s Mega Mall, 1151 North Azusa Ave., Covina, CA 91722, (626) 974-6600
  • Beach Yamaha, 19721 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 536-7555
  • Corona Motorsports, 363 American Circle, Corona, CA 92880, (915) 735-2030
  • Mission Motorsports, 1 Doppler, Irvine, CA 92618, (949) 582-0351
  • Malcolm Smith Motorsports, 7599 Indiana Ave., Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 687-1300
  • If you are ever in Los Angeles in February, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the Los Angeles Boat Show! Boat show dates for 2011 are Feb. 9-12. Stop by and say hello to Sea-Doo if you are at the show.

    Boating in San Diego

    San Diego offers visitors 27 miles of waterfront parks, restaurants, marinas, shopping centers and cultural activities.  The waterfront is continually bustling with activities. The Bay of San Diego offers more than 60 waterfront restaurants and the Port of San Diego encourages boaters to utilize the “Dock and Dine” facilities located all around the bay.  There are 14 “Dock and Dine” facilities located on San Diego Bay. The Port of San Diego also offers a Boaters Guide that includes rules and regulations, dock and marina locations and helpful tips for boaters.

    The San Diego coastline is home to some of Southern California’s finest beaches and watersport opportunities. The waterfront offers an inviting atmosphere, where visitors can stroll, bike ride, or roller blade leisurely along the coastline. Mission Bay Park, is the largest aquatic marine park of its kind. It is host to many aquatic activities such as fishing, bird watching, sailing, jet skiing and boating. Mission Bay is comprised of a network of waterways, inlets and islands and the best way to explore Mission Bay is by boat. Most of its 27 miles of shoreline are sandy beaches, with the remainder devoted to marinas and resorts.

    As you travel up the coast from San Diego, one of first stops Sea-Doo boat and PWC enthusiasts will want to make is in Carlsbad at the Aqua Hedionda Lagoon.  This 66- acre outdoor lagoon, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, provides the optimal southern California location for Sea-Doo boating, PWC riding, wakeboarding, water skiing and other family watersport activities.

    The southern California coastline offers hidden gems as you travel up toward the Los Angeles area.  Oceanside is a quaint ocean town that boasts numerous small harbors perfect for launching into the Pacific Ocean.

    California also offers many inland lakes such as Lake Perris, Lake Elsinore, Diamond Valley Lake and many more.

    Sea-Doo dealers in San Diego:

  • San Diego House Of Motorcycles Inc., 4904 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115, (619) 229-7700
  • Fun Bike Center, 5755 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, CA 92123, (858) 278-6635
  • South Bay Motorsports, 1890 Auto Park Pl., Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 420-2300
  • Escondido Cycle Center, 1415 Montiel Rd., Escondido, CA 92026, (760) 745-1615
  • North County’s House Of Motorcycles, 1725 Hacienda Dr., St. C, Vista, CA 92081, (760) 433-4333
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