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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 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.

THE SEA-DOO CHALLENGER BOAT FAMILY DELIVERS MAXIMUM COMFORT AND VALUE

09 Saturday Jun 2012

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Sea-Doo 210 Challenger S

 

BRP’s 2012 Sea-Doo Challenger boats family offers ultimate boating value and fun with three full-featured platforms featuring Direct Drive Jet Propulsion. Sea-Doo Challenger models offer more cockpit space, more standard features, more advanced technologies and premium fit and finish. New for 2012 is BRP’s optional weedless system on select 210 and 230 Challenger models and the full integration of the award-winning intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) across the entire Challenger line.

 

 

2012 Sea-Doo Challenger Boat Models

  • 180 Challenger – Enhanced with iTC
  • 180 Challenger SE (Special Edition) – Enhanced with iTC
  • 210 Challenger – NEW
  • 210 Challenger S – NEW
  • 210 Challenger SE
  • 230 Challenger
  • 230 Challenger SE

 2012 Sea-Doo 180 Challenger – ENHANCED WITH iTC

BRP’s 2012 Sea-Doo 180 Challenger offers families advanced technologies in a complete all-around package, making the most of the boating lifestyle while respecting their recreational budget. New for 2012 on the 180 Challenger is the integration of BRP’s award winning iTC (intelligent Throttle Control) system that allows the captain to customize the power delivery electronically and be informed of nearly all engine operations through the easy to see, dashboard mounted Infocenter. The new iTC modes include ECO Mode, Cruise Control, and Docking Mode that provides smooth power delivery in loading/unloading and docking situations.

The 180 Challenger receives its power from the ROTAX 4-TEC 1.5l supercharged marine engine and efficient, Direct Drive Jet Propulsion system. The Sea-Doo Direct Drive Jet Propulsion system provides ultra responsive steering, flatter turning and minimal bow rise. Sea-Doo boats also offer greater shallow water capabilities and added safety for swimmers as they have no exposed propellers, rudders or fins compared to stern drive boats. The 180 Challenger comes in three striking color choices: Riviera Blue and Scarlet Red in the standard models and a third color, Black in the SE model. It is easy to drive, easy to maintain and comes standard with custom matching trailer making it the ideal, first time boat or add-to-fleet option for the seasoned boater.

The 180 Challenger SE package adds; bow and cockpit covers, bimini top, stainless steel pull-up cleats, ski eye, cup holders and rub rails, snap-in cockpit carpet, depth finder, two additional speakers and forward swept, folding tower option and availability to upgrade to the ROTAX 4-TEC 1.5l supercharged high output engine.

NEW 2012 Sea-Doo 210 Challenger and 210 Challenger S

BRP’s NEW 2012 Sea-Doo 210 Challenger and 210 Challenger S make full-sized recreational boating fun more accessible to families two ROTAX 4-TEC marine engine packages featuring the award winning iTC system. The 210 Challenger model provides the space needed to live it up in a size that doesn’t go overboard. The new 210 Challenger and 210 Challenger S models’ single engine option gives boating families more power package choices to fit their boating needs and budgets. The new single engine package offers comparable performance to most similar sized stern drive offerings while the twin-engine 210 Challenger S model push it into the upper echelon of recreational boating performance. Both models benefit from direct drive jet propulsion while offering substantially more living space than its competitors with seating for 10†.

Both 2012 Challenger and Challenger S models are available in two color options, Riviera Blue and Scarlet Red. Both models feature iTC, satellite‑ready AM/FM radios with USB and auxiliary input, removable cooler, premium helm, anchor locker, ski pylon (on non tower configurations), large swim platform storage and tandem axle trailer. The 210 Challenger S package adds a three-position cockpit table, snap-in carpet, bimini top and clear bi-fold bow door.

The 210 Challenger SE package take this family runabout to a premium level by adding a third color option of black, double transat seat design, bow and cockpit covers, stainless steel pull-up cleats, rub-rails and cup holders, bow ladder, ski mode, depth finder, transom mounted LCD stereo system remote, two additional speakers and optional forward swept folding tower, and choice between ROTAX 4-TEC twin 1.5l injected of supercharged engine package. BRP’s new weedless system option is available for both the twin-engine 210 Challenger S and SE models.

2012 Sea-Doo 230 Challenger

BRP’s 2012 Sea-Doo 230 Challenger provides more horsepower, more room for passengers and long list of the features desired by boaters, standard and at a better value.  Cockpit and storage space are a premium on any boat and the Sea‑Doo 230 Challenger model over delivers in every category with comfortable seating for 12 and well thought out storage design to stow nearly everything you could need for a fun filled day on the water. The helm console design on the 230 Challenger ensures the captain can easily see information regarding the boats functions, making all controls easy to access while at the dock and under way. 

The Sea-Doo 230 Challenger is available in Scarlet Red, Riviera Blue and a third color, Black in the SE model. Three power options offer flexibility among boating families to find the right Sea-Doo 230 Challenger model to fit their boating needs. Each 230 Challenger is equipped with the standard benefits that come with Direct Drive Jet Propulsion providing unparalleled close quarter/docking maneuverability.  Additionally, the 230 Challenger rivals it’s nearest comparable stern drive boat in fuel economy and with clear performance advantages with less maintenance. For 2012 BRP offers the new weedless system for all Sea-Doo 230 Challenger models.

The 230 Challenger SE package adds; adjustable height drivers seat, bow and cockpit covers, bimini top, stainless steel pull-up cleats rub-rails and cup holders, snap-in carpet, cockpit table with two mount locations, see-thru cockpit door, depth finder, two additional speakers and optional forward swept wakeboard tower and choice of a ROTAX 4-TEC twin 1.5l injected, supercharged or a supercharged high output marine engine packages.

2012 Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty Program

30 Wednesday May 2012

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2012 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY PAYOUT

Sea-Doo Watercraft Racer Contingency Program

Download the Sea-Doo X-Team Bounty Racing Contingency Racing Form Here 

Regular 2012 Season Program – Includes ALL IJSBA Sanctioned closed course races in the United States and Canada

Finish Position Expert RunaboutOPEN Expert Runabout Limited Pro-Am Runabout LIMITED Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
1st $  150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 260.00 $ 260.00
2nd $  100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00

TOYOTA/UWP NATIONAL TOUR

Finish Position Expert RunaboutOPEN Expert Runabout Limited Pro-Am Runabout LIMITED Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
1st $  150.00 $ 150.00 $ 200.00 $ 500.00 $ 600.00
2nd $  100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 200.00 $ 260.00
3rd $ 100.00 $ 100.00

 

TOYOTA/UWP NATIONAL TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS

Finish Position Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
Overall Points Champion $ 2,012.00 $ 2,600.00

 

IJSBA World Championship in October, 2012

Finish Position Novice Runabout Stock Novice RunaboutLimited Amateur Runabout Open Amateur Veterans Runabout Open ExpertRunaboutLIMITED
Champion $150.00 $ 150.00 $ 300.00 $ 260.00 $ 400.00
2nd $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00

 

Finish Position WomanRunaboutLIMITED Pro Am  RunaboutLIMITED Pro-AM RunaboutSTOCK Pro GP Runabout Pro Runabout  OPEN
Champion $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $    2,012.00 $   2,012.00 $   4,000.00
2nd $ 260.00 $ 260.00 $       500.00 $      500.00 $   1,000.00
3rd $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $       260.00 $      260.00 $      500.00

 

 

Offshore/Endurance Events – for Overall Finishing Position

Finish Position Mark Hahn Memorial 300 Long Beach 2 CatalinaJuly 17 & 18 All other sanctioned Offshore / Endur. events
1st $ 750.00 $ 500.00 $ 260.00
2nd $ 260.00 $ 260.00 $ 100.00

 

2012 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/APBA 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 or the APBA.

2. ONLY racers competing on 4-TEC 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 above the bond-line, forward of the handlebars – minimum of two (2”) inch tall lettering. Sea-Doo Bounty logo decal supplied by promoter or write to tim@look-marketing.com.

5. Racer is eligible for as many contingency payments as earned during an event.

6. Racer MUST compete against a MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) finalists in the class to qualify for contingency.

7. 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 (which in some cases may include slalom).

8. For the 2012 race season, all claims must be sent in by the racer, within 10 days of the event, and postmarked no later than July 12, 2012 (for races taking place between February 23, 2012-July 2, 2012) September 13, 2012 (for races between July 4, 2012 – September 3, 2012) and October 21, 2012 (for the World Finals).  Claims postmarked after these dates will not be honored.

9. Contingency payments will be issued to racers from BRP only after the IJSBA/APBA and BRP have verified official results.

10. 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 5-10 weeks for processing of checks after the July 12, 2012, September 13, 2012, and October 21, 2012 cut-off dates.

11. 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 made by BRP.

12. BRP reserves the right to reject a claim not properly or fraudulently filed and reserves the right to cancel this program at any time.

13. BRP will NOT accept ANY responsibility for any DAMAGES or INJURIES, including DEATH that may occur during the above-described events.

14. Racers grant BRP the unlimited rights to utilize their name, their photograph, their person, and their performance in advertising and promotional efforts.

TO receive a 2012 Sea-Doo Bounty contingency redemption form e-mail racing@look-marketing.com

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

THEY SAID WHAT? CONSUMERS TEST RIDE ALL BRAND WATERCRAFT AND PICK SEA-DOO

18 Friday May 2012

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The Sea-Doo LIFE Test Ride Tour is criss-crossig the United States to share the Sea-Doo life with as many boaters as possible and to let them experience iControl, the exclusive technologies on Sea-Doo watercraft and boats that priced the driver more control than ever before.

The Sea-Doo event teams began in Florida and have since begun their pilgrimage north as the water warms up.  The Riva Marine Demo Day took place in South Florida in Pompano Beach and treated prospective watercraft customers to try every brand of personal watercraft back-to-back allowing them to determine which brand and model best fit their boating needs.

See what a few people had to say about their experience.

X-TEAM TUESDAY PROFILE: SILAS THURMAN – PRO WAKESKATER

06 Tuesday Mar 2012

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SEA-DOO X-TEAM TUESDAY – March 6, 2012
BIO NAME: Silas Thurman
SPORT: Professional Wakeskating
AGE: 32
PORT/Home: Oregon/ Florida
FAMILY: The Thurmans- Empty nester with significant other

Silas Thurman runs the show. Thurman is the team manger of the most talented wake team in the industry, the NIKE 6.0 wake team. Other than always having the freshest shoes, he has turned his passion into a career. Thurman grew up in the misty skies of Oregon but that did not hinder him from finding his calling on the water. Wake skating is what inspired him. Continue reading →

BRP LAUNCHES THE 2012 SEA-DOO “DOO IT” WAKESKATE INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES

04 Sunday Mar 2012

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BRP continues to lead in support of wakeskating with the launch of the 2012 Sea-Doo “DOO IT” wakeskate instructional video series featuring world-class riders from the NIKE 6.0 team and Sea-Doo WAKE model watercraft and boats.

BRP’s Sea-Doo “DOO IT” WAKE video series features the likes of Andrew Pastura, Nick Taylor and Wakeskater of the Year°, Ben Horan and will be hosted on the Sea-Doo Blog, OnBoard and YouTube channel. These riders share their insight on how they do a handful of their favourite tricks behind various Sea-Doo watercraft and boats including the Sea-Doo WAKE 155 and Sea-Doo WAKE PRO 215 model watercraft and Sea-Doo 230 WAKE boat. Each athlete offers tips on how to do various tricks and shares how the wake specific designs and technologies offered on specific Sea-Doo WAKE models help them do it better.

Shooter Tad Mathews catches Nick Taylor mid-trick

The Sea-Doo brand has been part of the wake sports industry since the sports’ infancies and now partners with the NIKE 6.0 wakeskate team riders Ben Horan, Nick Taylor, Andrew Pastura, Silas Thurman, and wakeboarder Kevin Henshaw. These riders are considered the best in the world and also assist in BRP product development. These riders’ input is used to better the wake sport experience behind Sea-Doo watercraft and boats.

The 2012 Sea-Doo “DOO IT” Instructional video series will be launched during BRP’s Sea-Doo WAKE WEEK with videos launched on OnBoard and posted on the Sea-Doo Facebook, Twitter, and Goggle+ pages.

To get more information on the Sea-Doo WAKE 155, Sea-Doo WAKE PRO 215, and Sea-Doo 210 & 230 WAKE boats visit sea-doo.com

This is the first of the 2012 Sea-Doo “DOO IT” Wakeskate Instructional Video Series.

Nick Taylor shows us how he starts from the shallow waters of his home riding area of Sarasota Bay, Florida.

SEA-DOO MUST HAVE OF THE MONTH – Bimini Road PWC Rally

23 Thursday Feb 2012

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BRP is beginning a new segment on OnBoard, The Sea-Doo Must Have of the Month. This segment will feature new products, services, and activities that enhance the Sea-Doo LIFE.

As many in the northern hemisphere are looking for winter, to end is is the best time to plan your summer vacation and what better way to spend you valued time off than on a turn-key vacation with the center piece being your Sea-Doo watercraft,. Looking for adventure? Looking for a memory of a lifetime? Grab your passport and take part in the Bimini Road Rally, a four-day/four-night exclusive, all-inclusive adventure ride from south Florida to the islands of Bimini in the Bahamas taking place June 21-25, 2012.

Part event, all adventure, the 2012 Bimini Road Rally will be the sixth year of the popular Sea-Doo ride, a one-of-a-kind trip that takes up to 20 special fun-seekers on a four-star trip from North Miami Beach, across open-ocean and the Gulf Stream to the island of Bimini in the Bahamas – smack-dab in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle.

Each participant will test their physical and mental stamina in this demanding, once-in-a-lifetime ride with the safety of expert PWC adventure riders and the support of escort boats leading the way. Participant’s all-inclusive trip will include a one-night stay at the Double Tree* Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa in Sunny Isle, Florida and three nights at South Bimini’s finest property, Bimini Sands Resort and Marina.

“The Bimini Road Rally has truly become the personal watercraft industry’s premier, owner’s adventure ride,” says event producer Tim McKercher. “There is something very special about spending time in Bimini; with the world as it is today people need to take more personal time. The Bimini Road Rally allows PWC owners to get away with no worries about anything, as we make it very easy to relax and have fun.”

Bimini is a truly magical destination with much folklore and its famous electric blue waters. Eventurists will visit the sunken concrete ship, the Sapona, various aircraft crash sites, highly sought fountain-of-youth, Honeymoon Harbor, Alice Town, and the legendary Bimini Road – thought to be the path to the lost city of Atlantis.

The Bimini Road Rally is not for the faint of heart, as a trip into the Bermuda Triangle always brings uncertainty but the experienced WaterTop staff ensures participants have an incredible experience-of-a-lifetime. This Rally is limited to the first 20 people who meet the detailed criteria required for this trip.  The WaterTop staff will do EVERTHING to make the trip as easy and memorable as possible . . . except squeeze the throttle.

“This is our staff’s favorite event of the year, every year, and we do a lot of events,” noted McKercher. “The reason is, it’s fun, and everybody who participates always has a great time.”

For those who want to enjoy Bimini with their significant other, but would rather not take to the high seas they can fly from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport to Bimini and back with the WaterTop support staff via a major airline.

All interested parties must utilize their own personal watercraft, apply, and meet the requirements for admission. The participation fee is $2250 per rider and $1850 for a second person sharing the same room. This fee includes nearly everything during the trip including four nights accommodations, all meals, Bahamian Boating Permit (mandatory $150), 50 gallons of fuel in Bimini, Gift Pack, and much more.

For more information visit watertopevents.com

SHE-DOO GOES SHOPPING: The excitement of the Miami International Boat Show

21 Tuesday Feb 2012

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It was a beautiful, sunny Miami day on Thursday when I headed to the Miami International Boat Show.  The Miami Boat Show is held at three separate locations: the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Sea Isle Marina (huge yachts on the water) and Strictly Sail which is held at Miamarina Bayside.

Yes, this is a personal submarine.

As I was walking down aisle after aisle of the boat show I quickly realized that I am a true beginner when it comes to having a deep understanding of recreational boating or the pieces involved in choosing and buying a boat.  There were many aisles of boats, watercraft, parts, outboards, propellers, life rafts, anchors, decking, navigational equipment, and even a personal submarine…it was truly overwhelming, but also exciting!

I have been researching purchasing a runabout style boat for my family of five and all the friends that go along with that, and wanted to ensure that I am making the right type of engine decision…the jet boats interest me for their ease of entry into the market, safety aspects, and the advanced technologies that make for a simple, fun day of the water. My first stop was to talk to popular boat companies representing outboard boats and stern drive boats.  Each of the manufacturers that I visited extolled the virtues of their respective technology, but each also had some positive things to say about jet technology.  In some areas, jet technology just couldn’t be beat: safety (no props—huge with kids jumping off of and getting in and out of the boat), space (the engine in the stern drives takes up a ton of useable open space) and performance.  Other areas were about the same (gas usage) and towing features.  After speaking with comparable manufacturers I was further convinced that a water jet propelled boat will fit my family’s needs and lifestyle the best.

Next, I compared the two leading water jet propelled boat brands and inquired about the differences between their boats and Sea-Doo boats.  The only real difference the sales person of the other brand could explain was that their boats were traditional and that they were happy to give up a good amount of cockpit space to offer a transom lounge area. . . I thought to myself, I will probably spend more time in the boat than on the back, so this was a minor aspect to weigh. The also mentioned their strength in salt water usage.  This was not a strong point of distinction to me.  Sea-Doo has a closed loop cooling system that uses coolant, as opposed to salt or fresh water, to protect the engine from corrosion from salt water. The Sea-Doo sales person told it to me this way, “Would you put salt water into the radiator of you car? Why do it in a boat when you have the option of getting a boat with closed loop cooling with antifreeze running through its engine’s veins?” That made a lot of sense.

After spending a few hours in competitive research mode, I decided to spend some time looking more closely at the Sea-Doo models.  Sea-Doo had five boats at the show: a 150 Speedster, a 180 SP, a 210 Challenger S, a 230 Challenger and a 230 WAKE.

I loved the color of the 150 Speedster, the Lucky Green popped! However, the speedster looks fun but with a family of five, one of us would be stuck on the beach. My teenage sons would love it for this reason — they would want to take it out without mom, dad and their little sister — but that is not why we want to purchase a family boat!

The colors, graphics and lines of the 230 WAKE are intriguing.  I liked the features of the 230 WAKE: lights, additional speakers, arch tower, LCD touch screen, and I liked the overall size of the 230 WAKE.  This one is still on my ‘potential’ list.  My kids love to be towed and would like the wake-specific features, so this one is ranked high on my list.

The Challenger family is where my heart is and I am conflicted over the 210 Challenger SE and the 230 Challenger SE.  The 180 Challenger is a good family starter boat and would have been a good choice had we ventured into boating when the kids were younger.  At this point my teenage sons are 6’ and 6’3” respectively, add a few friends and my daughter and her friends and you can easily see why a few more feet quickly becomes attractive! Each has similar features but also slight differences.

Sea-Doo 210 Challenger SE


210 Challenger SE:  This boat is very roomy inside for being 21-feet on the outside and has tons of storage. One of the highlight features is the Transat seats on the swim platform.  We live in Florida and plan to spend a lot of time on lakes and the inter-coastal waterways. There are a lot of sandbars where everyone hangs out—on a busy weekend you will find 50 boats lined up on a sand bar with everyone enjoying the water.  I plan to spend a lot of time lounging in these Transat seats at the sand bar and feel like this feature was made especially for me! I like the extra speakers and accessibility from the swim deck storage on the back of the boat as well.

Sea-Doo 230 Challenger

 

230 Challenger SE:  This one is probably number one on my list. I like the size of the boat. It’s listed as a 23-foot boat but closer to 24-feet; I like the roominess and the size of the open bow.  The bow is one of the reasons that it is so high on my list….I envision arguments about who gets to sit in the bow as a regular occurrence. Just like they argue over the front seat of the car, the larger bow space on this model should help overcome these objections!   I like the swim platform and the swim platform mat, which makes for safer and more comfortable entry and exit of the boat.  I like the twin engines, removable cooler, storage…I just have to convince my family that this is the one.

After spending time at the boat show, I am encouraged and have a clearer vision of the boats that we are interested in.  Next step will be family discussions to determine which one is THE ONE.  Wish me luck.

SHE DOO is actually Mrs. Julie A and she is indeed a full-time, working mom of three and is quickly being immersed into the boating life. She will be taking an everyday consumer approach to the entire boat buying process. SHE DOO will be a ongoing segment at OnBoard taking you with her along the journey as she progresses through the process of looking for the right boat, purchasing the right boat, learning the proper boating procedures and operations, real life experiences on the water with her family and everything else there is to know about making the most out of the boating experience and the Sea-Doo LIFE. Her immediate thoughts are how to entertain her 16, 15 and 10 year olds and friends as she sees them being on the water as a much better alternative than them being on the streets.

X-TEAM TUESDAY PROFILE: Chris MacClugage – Professional Sea-Doo Watercraft Racer

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SEA-DOO X-TEAM TUESDAY – February 14, 2012

Chris MacClugage aboard his Monster Energy/MACC Racing Sea-Doo RXP-X 260

BIO
NAME:       Chris MacClugage
SPORT:     PWC Racing
AGE:          37 years old
PORT:       Lake Havasu City, Arizona
FAMILY:    Married (Rachel) Son (Mac 2-months)

Chris MacClugage is the man. He has raced it all. He has won it all, 15 Championships in fact. In the world of personal watercraft racing, he has done it all…almost.

MacClugage is arguably (but not much argument) the best PWC racer of all time. He began his racing career in Naples, Florida at the ripe age of 1X earning him the early nick-name “The Kid” from older competitors. Since those days of the late ’80s he has raced every year since and in every Pro class (Ski, Sport, and Runabout), and won major championships in all of them. MacClugage has raced all over the world and won, known for his hard charging, never take the easy route, high-flying, WOT style he embodies high-performance on the water.

MacClugage has done stunt work viewed by …maybe…billions of television viewers too. He was featured in a show called Stunt Junkies where he jumped a stand-up PWC over three big house boats near the London Bridge in his new hometown of Lake Havasu City, Arizona and yes, he did clear them all.  MacClugage has also appeared in many commercials over the years with his most resent as the PWC flipping Yo Gabba Gabba sock monkey  in the Kia Sorrento Superbowl commercial.

Chris MacClugage has done a lot in his modest 3X years but there is still something he hasn’t done. . .

MacClugage has raced for the second and third largest PWC manufacturers multiple times and was paid handsomely to do so. He has worked with the best mechanics and PWC minds in the business and is one of those special athletes who can take a sub par machine and ride it to the podium on sheer will. Success has followed him off of the track as he has always been smart with his money and never took it for granted.

Chris and Rachel MacClugage

He is living comfortably with his wife Rachel another Pro World Championship racer in her own right and their new born son Mac.  His years of learning many aspects of the PWC business also helped him spawn MACC Racing, a high-performance PWC shop that builds aftermarket performance parts for enthusiasts all over the world. The MACC RACING tag line is “Faster than Factory” and that brings him to where he is in his life today.

So what hasn’t Chris MacClugage done? He hasn’t taken the easy route, until now. For the first time in his life MacClugage will compete on Sea-Doo watercraft. MacClugage has gotten to a point in his life where the competitive fires burns strong but he just want’s to win and after taking a test ride on the new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 last August he knew it was a PWC that suited his style, WOT all the way around the track. Then following James Bushells’ double World Championship winning domination on the new RXP-X’s T3 hull MacClugage knew what he DID NOT want to be racing against.

Welcome to the Sea-Doo Life, Chris. This is his first interview flying under the Sea-Doo X-TEAM flag.

ONBOARD: Chris, where did you grow up and how was your competitive spirit developed?

CMACC: I grew up in Naples , Fl. and started riding PWC at age 11.  My competitive spirit basically came from when I got my first taste of victory at my first race,in Marco Island Florida. That race was in 1987.

ONBOARD: Chris, How were you introduced to watersports?

CMACC: My father introduced me to pwc, through another current X-TEAM rider, Erminio Iantosca. Our families hung out a lot and often had BBQs together on Sundays, at my house in Naples. We were fortunate to be able to live on the water. We water skied and knee boarded, all the time. Erminio’s father brought over a pwc to ride. I rode it and never looked back. My dad ended up buying this one for me. Later that summer we went and watched our first pwc race in Ft Myers Beach. The next year I raced that race!!!!

ONBOARD: Since you began competing what are some of your accolades?

MC: I have be able to do so many thing because of that first ride on a pwc. I have traveled to so many countries and met so many people. I have flown in presidential helicopters in the Philippines, met mayors of different towns. I have been in commercials, movies, TV programs(Baywatch). I met my wife at a race in Portugal. The sport has given me so much more than just multiple titles!!!!

ONBOARD: Chris you are arguably the most accomplished PWC racer of all time, racing on every brand at the highest level…except Sea-Doo. What is it after 25 years that drove you approach BRP about racing aboard Sea-Doo in 2012?

MC: What drove me to Sea Doo, was a change for the better. Sea-Doo is the #1 manufacturer of PWC and I wanted to be associated with a company like that. Its a great relationship for me as well as MACC Racing. Sea Doo is something totally new for me and its refreshing to work with such professionals.

Chris and little Mac

ONBOARD: Chris, you have some accomplishments on PWC away from the race course, can you tell us about those?

MC: My accomplishments away from the track….I have riden 5o ft waves in Hawaii. I have been in multiple commercials, the most recent one was a Kia sock monkey commercial. And of course the birth of my son with Rachel.

ONBOARD: Your accomplishments on the racecourse have opened some doors other high profile events and projects. How did these come about and what are some of the projects you have been a part of?

MC: Commercials, TV shows… and through my sponsor Monster Energy, I was able to participate in the Baja 1000. Monster has also invited me to several of their events , which featured a lot of high profile athletes and celebrities.

ONBOARD: Chris, Where is your favorite PWC race site and why?

MC: My favorite race site would be Oceanside, California. The reason being is that the waves are always great there and I love riding in waves. I also like to race in Japan, not the race site in particular. I just love the food!!!!

ONBOARD: What is it about PWC racing that keeps you coming back?

MC: The competition is what keeps me going! Its also become a way of life and my job. But, its a job I love to do.

ONBOARD: Chris, you have ridden all over the world where is your favorite non-racing, riding location? Where is the one place you have not ridden but always wanted to??

MC: My favorite place to ride would be anywhere that has some tasty waves. I love the ocean and love to ride pwc in it. Australia, Hawaii, Mexico, California, Florida, and the Caribbean are all places I enjoy riding.

ONBOARD: What is or has been YOUR favorite part of being part of the Sea-Doo X-TEAM.

MC: That I am now teammates with Troy Snyder! I’m also happy to a part of something that is very organized and ran professionally. The main reason is knowing that I am riding the new RXP-X that can get me out front, from the start of the race. Now that I have my son Mac and my wife Rachel, getting the hole shot will keep me safer.

ONBOARD: Chris, what are you racing right now and what are looking forward to and who is supporting your 2012 efforts?

MC: I have had great support through out my years and this year is no different. In 2012 I will racing a Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 in closed course races and an Sea-Doo RXT-X in offshore races. I will be promoting and will be supported by; Monster Energy, MACC RACING, BRP/Sea-Doo, RIVA Racing, BRP XPS, HydroTurf, Alpina Watches, JE Pistons, Liquid Militia, and Ryno Power.


BRP thanks Chris MacClugage for his time and dedication to the sport and pursuit of PWC racing glory aboard Sea-Doo for the first time in his storied career. You can follow Chris on his Facebook page.