X-TEAM TUESDAY – BUSHELL COMES TO AMERICA TO RACE SEA-DOO RXP-X ON US NATIONAL TOUR

19 Tuesday Mar 2013

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WORLD CHAMPION JAMES BUSHELL TO COMPETE IN UNITED STATES IJSBA NATIONAL RACING TOUR ABOARD HIS SEA-DOO RXP-X WATERCRAFT

James Bushell is coming to America to compete in the US National Tour

Valcourt, QC, CANADA – BRP is proud to announce that multiple watercraft racing World Champion, James Bushell will be competing on the 2013 US IJSBA National Tour aboard his 158-Performance backed Sea-Doo RXP-X.

Bushell of the UK has won back-to-back IJSBA PRO Open and PRO GP World Championships in 2011 and 2012 since teaming with legendary Sea-Doo tuner Les Cooke of Australia’s Sea-Doo Centre. Bushell will compete in the PRO Open class aboard a modified Sea-Doo RXP-X in all seven 2013 tour rounds. Bushell has competed around the world including Europe, Dubai, Thailand, and others and has dedicated his 2013 season to challenging the best of the United States.

“I want to come to the United States to win the PRO Open Championship,” explains Bushell. “I want to race in the US against other former National Champions, help promote the sport, and bring another Championship to BRP on my Sea-Doo RXP-X from Sea-Doo Centre.”

Bushell is no newcomer to winning championships with a long and impressive resume as he looks to complete his long list of racing accomplishments by contesting the US National Tour. He was an integral part in the launch of the new Sea-Doo RXP-X platform in 2012 as he was the featured talent for print and video promotional materials. Bushell also teamed with Les Cooke early in 2011 to develop the racing elements of the Sea-Doo T³ hull that would later shock the world with two dominating performances at the IJSBA World Finals in October of that year.

The Sea-Doo RXP-X is equipped with designs and technologies that make every rider a better rider. The exclusive Sea-Doo T³ hull design tracks straighter through choppy conditions and combined with the Ergolock system, allows the rider to turn tighter with less effort. These exclusive BRP designs and the power of the Rotax 4-TEC Supercharged HO marine engine give the rider a clear performance advantage. Riders can utilize the power more efficiently in all areas of high performance riding minimizing fatigue, cornering faster and seemingly shortening the racetrack compared to the competition.

“I am coming to the US to show that Sea-Doo watercraft are the best PWC on the market and to shake things up as some other racers have won the tour for too many years. I want to win!” concluded Bushell.

James Bushell will be basing out of Greensboro, North Carolina traveling with the Optima Racing team. His 2013 efforts will be supported by; 158 Performance, Sea-Doo Centre, Jet Tribe, and SB Components.

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
1^st	$ 150.00	$ 150.00	$ 150.00	$ 260.00	$ 260.00
2^nd	$ 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
1^st	$ 150.00	$ 150.00	$ 200.00	$ 500.00	$ 600.00
2^nd	$ 100.00	$ 100.00	$ 100.00	$ 200.00	$ 260.00
3^rd				$ 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
2^nd			$ 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
2^nd	$ 260.00	$ 260.00	$ 500.00	$ 500.00	$ 1,000.00
3^rd	$ 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
1^st	$ 750.00	$ 500.00	$ 260.00
2^nd	$ 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.

DOCTOR DOO – The Right Dose of Wake Boost for Nick Taylor

07 Wednesday Mar 2012

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We wouldn’t recommend that you take Nick Taylor’s advice for treating your flu like symptoms but we highly suggest taking his advice on the wake boost settings for wake skating behind the Sea-Doo 230 WAKE boat.

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

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

15 Wednesday Feb 2012

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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.

DOCTOR DOO: Don’t Get “Steered” Wrong Sea-Doo Boaters

08 Wednesday Feb 2012

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Detect, inspect, and adjust to ensure you are running in-line.

It has been a frequent question since 1994 when, then Bombardier, introduced their first Sea-Doo a
boat, the Speedster. The twin engined, twin direct drive water jet propelled machine was a new type of fun, and the family could come along too! Along with the new machine came some new mechanical layouts that differ from the standard PWC.

Most often PPG hears “Why won’t my boat go straight?” or “it really pulls to the left!” or to the right….

Well, it’s usually one or two things, sometimes as many as three elements that need to be addressed.

A simple Straight Edge can be used to determine is the steering nozzles are aligned or not aligned.

We’re showing a simple way, using a calibrated straight edge, to assure that the steering nozzles themselves are aligned. The steering nozzles, well, they steer, they are what ultimately what steers the boat by pushing the transom to one side or the other.

1. – This should be the first aspect to be inspected. Using the straight edge it should have contact in four places at the steering nozzles. If not, align by adjusting the connecting rod between the two nozzles, or have a certified Sea-Doo dealer do this for you. Once your nozzles are aligned, ensure your nozzles and steering wheel are straight. If they are not there are two adjustment points for the actual steering cable; one at the steering nozzle end and one at the steering wheel end. Before adjusting these points be sure to consult a official BRP/Sea-Doo Shop Manual or better yet, have a BRP certified technician do the adjustment.

2. – Propulsion system inspection, It is very difficult for most operators to *never* have a small stone, shell, or even a piece of floating hardwood (stick or twig) to not get processed through the rapidly spinning impellers due to the strong suction of the pumps intakes themselves (refer to our last Dr. Doo article).

A slight ding in an impeller can be the reason for the boat to start pulling one way or the other, even though they are at the same RPM’s and the throttles are perfectly synchronized.

3. – Synchronizing Throttles: synchronizing of RPM via the throttles, if you have twin throttles, is key.

Some shops say this can be done accurately without being in the water with said unit….it can’t. The reason is that the two individual pumps have to have INDENTICAL pump loads for this to work. Now when the impellers and impeller wear-rings are in new condition it is much more feasible for all things to be equal within the pump assemblies.

Once the alignment is complete, considering that the jet pumps and the impellers are in good matching shape, it is time to synchronize the throttles. This is best left to a certified Sea-Doo technician also. Patience and training make the whole process much easier, and it doesn’t cost a lot for it to be done correctly.

So when the local BRP dealer is telling you these things have to be *right*, for it to steer correctly, and keep the throttles aligned, they are telling it to you…straight.

Hopefully this has helped shed some light on what can be an aggravating issue.

No matter where your boating takes you, Florida, California, Minnesota, New York, Texas, Ontario, where ever, Long may you run, Dr. Doo

Glen Perry of Perry Performance Group provides this installment of Doctor Doo and is a fitting author as he has earned his PHD in Doo care as a 35+ year veteran of the powersports industry with the last 20 specializing in Sea-Doo product. Perry is also the creator of the popular Sea-Doo forum sea-doo.net

X-TEAM TUESDAY Profile: Eric Lagopoulos – Professional Sea-Doo watercraft racer

31 Tuesday Jan 2012

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SEA-DOO X-TEAM TUESDAY – January 24, 2012

BIO
NAME: Eric Lagopoulos
SPORT: PWC Racing
AGE: 34 years old
PORT: Sarasota, Florida
FAMILY: Single, Empty Nester

Eric Lagopoulos is a veteran PWC racer. The Floridian with Greek and French heritage has been a consistent figure at PWC races in North American as well as internationally for nearly 20 years. He has graced the pages of magazines in action shots and ads for BRP/Sea-Doo, he’s starred in videos but hasn’t hung his helmet on PWC racing alone. Lagopoulos is an active guy, competing in many forms of competition including marathons, celebrity soccer matches, setting world records, and competing in the business world. Lagopoulos is an everyday guy, active guy, who chooses to make his hobby professionally racing Sea-Doo watercraft.

Masterful self-promotion is a skill hard to find among the ego driven PWC racing community…believe it or not, but Lagopoulos has leveraged his on-track success arguably better than any other PWC racer. His ability to interact with fans, sponsors, media, and people in general has opened the doors to unique opportunities few will experience but do exist for those who look for them.

To use a tactic quoted from Sea-Doo PWC racing Legend Chris Fischetti “If you don’t win the race you better win the interview” could be applied to Eric Lagopoulos. Elevating your profile and building a fan base is sometimes the most valuable accomplishment in the long run.

ONBOARD: Eric, where did you grow up and how was your competitive spirit developed?
EL: I grew up in Sarasota, Florida (paradise USA!) My competitive spirit was developed from my dad who was a professional marathon runner. Racing just made sense, I love going fast and I love the water!

ONBOARD: What do you do away from the water to stay on the water? What’s your profession?
EL: I currently own and operate a seafood/steakhouse called The Waterfrontoo. It’s in Nokomis (Sarasota) Florida and I have been there for the last 11 years. It also has an awesome sports bar with 20 tv’s and tons of access to come by Sea-Doo!

ONBOARD: Eric, How were you introduced to water-sports?
EL: When I was kid, I was into all water-sports so naturally I ended up on a 300 cc stand-up and fell in love with riding. Eventually in the early 90’s I bought a Sea-Doo and that’s all she wrote, I’ve been riding a Sea-Doo ever since!

ONBOARD: Since you began competing what are some of your accolades?
EL:
5X World Champ
7X National Champ
2X Guinness World Record holder
3X Sea-Doo Bounty Invitational Winner

Lagopoulos after his World Record ride on a Sea-Doo RXT iS

ONBOARD: Eric, you have some accomplishments on PWC away from the racecourse, can you tell us about those?
EL: Yes! On November 12, 2009 I was presented the opportunity to break the Guinness Book of World Records for 3 separate distance and speed records. It was an awesome chance to break the records on a Sea-Doo RXT iS and do it for a great cause, The Boomer Esiason foundation for cystic fibrosis. I ended up breaking 2 of the records including most miles on a pwc with 880 miles completed in 17 hours.

Lagopoulos with MLB MVP Jeff Kent

David Zayas and Lagopoulos at Brandi Chastain's Soccer Invitational

In Atlantis with Sea-Doo fanatic and Pro-Bowler Warren Sapp

ONBOARD: Your accomplishments riding Sea-Doo on the racecourse have opened some doors with some celebrity sporting events. How did this come about and what are some of the events you have been a part of?
EL: Riding a Sea-Doo definitely has had its perks. The latest event was being invited to play in Brandi Chastain’s retirement soccer match. It was an awesome event that included a mix of athletes such as Mia Hamm, Brent Jones, and Kristi Leskinen. Celebs that played included Judy Reyes and David Zayas who is on my favorite show “Dexter”!

I was also involved with the “Superstars” a made for TV event shot at Atlantis in the Bahamas that included some celebrities and 5-star athletes such as Lisa Leslie (WNBA), Brody Miller (skier), Terrel Owens(NFL), and Jeff Kent(MLB).

ONBOARD: Eric, Where is your favorite PWC race site?
EL: Pattaya City, Thailand! It’s an exotic paradise with some of the nicest people I have met!

ONBOARD: What is it about PWC racing that keeps you coming back?
EL: I can’t get away from the thrill! I’ve been racing since I was 15 years old and I enjoy today just as much!

ONBOARD: Eric, where is your favorite non-racing, riding location? Or what is your dream ride?
EL: I grew up riding at a spot called Bayside. It’s the northern tip of Longboat Key, Florida. It’s my absolute favorite spot to ride, it has rough water and flat water within seconds of riding. It creates a perfect training location with a perfect backdrop!

ONBOARD: What is or has been YOUR favorite part of being part of the Sea-Doo X-TEAM
EL: The Sea-Doo X-Team Bounty is a unique program that benefits any racer on a Sea-Doo. The program pays riders to get on the podium from novices to top pros. It also has cool incentives like the Sea-Doo Bounty Invitational that happens at the World Finals in Lake Havasu city, Arizona every year. It takes the top money winners for the year and gives them a chance to win an extra bonus check! I’ve been lucky enough to win 3 of them!

ONBOARD: Eric, what are you racing right now and what are looking forward to and who is supporting your 2012 efforts?
EL: I will be racing a 2012 Sea-Doo RXP-X 260on the US National Tour and World Finals with the support of: Sea-Doo, Riva, Pro-Marine, Scott, Relaxzen, HydroTurf, Wamilton’s customs, Team Mean and Roaring Toyz.

BRP thanks Eric Lagopoulos for his time and dedication to the pursuit of PWC racing glory aboard Sea-Doo. You can follow Eric on his Facebook page.

ULTIMATE SEA-DOO FAN UPDATE – SECRET MISSION – SEA-DOO RXP-X 260 DELIVERY

27 Friday Jan 2012

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Back in July, near the birthplace of BRP over 4000 “fans” of BRP congregated in Montreal for CLUB BRP. One of these guests was Kevin Wassum who would be named the Ultimate Sea-Doo Fan contest winner. Kevin and his wife Corrie would get a unique look into the heart of where his beloved Sea-Doo was spawned. Wassum would also win a prize package that would make the most “interesting man” jealous.

Wassum would travel to Lake Havasu City, Arizona to lead the Ultimate Sea-Doo Owner’s Ride up the Colorado river and spend the weekend watching the IJSBA World Finals and see James Bushell win two of the most prestigious PWC racing world championships aboard the new Sea-Doo RXP-X’s T3 hull. This was a great primer as Wassum’s grand prize was a new 2012 Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 watercraft and a new BRP MOVE PWC trailer. Well, that was back in October and Wassum has been chomping at the bit waiting for his RXP-X.

Little did Wassum know his Sea-Doo was planned to arrive on December 23rd. The perfect holiday gift if there ever was one for the Ultimate Sea-Doo fan. But fate was to continue to build the suspense as the delivery truck it was on making it’s way from the BRP factory in Valcourt, Quebec suffered an accident in Vermont…This caused a delay. Regardless, the shinny new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 designated for the Ultimate Sea-Doo Fan contest winner arrived at Barney’s Motorcycle and Marine in Brandon (Tampa), Florida last week. The promotions team quickly put a plan together to make Kevin’s long wait that much more memorable. In comes Corrie…Thanks Corrie. See how it went down through this video.

So you have not heard much from Kevin Wassum as of late, but now Kevin will be logging miles like…the Ultimate Sea-Doo Fan. Stay tuned for news on his adventures living the Sea-Doo Life!

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