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X-TEAM TUESDAY – P1 AQUA X BRINGS NEW FACES TO SEA-DOO RACING

18 Tuesday Jun 2013

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Sea-Doo X-TEAM AquaX DaytonaAshley Sponaugle is a Sea-Doo watercraft enthusiast. Ashely is the proud owner of a Sea-Doo RXP-X. She owns a RXP-X because she is a go fast type of girl. When the opportunity to compete in an actual watercraft race against other first timers, her competitive juices rose to the top. The other element that attracted her to the P1 AquaX series in Florida was that all competitors must ride stock model PWC in three different classes, determined by stock horsepower ratings. No modifications were allowed, meaning no money spent on modifying the units putting everyone on equal footing.

Former Pro watercraft racer Lisa Barsby began the P1 AquaX racers in her home land, the United Kingdom to bring in a new group of people into the PWC racing family. Racing stock units opens the door to many riders who simply aren’t interested in spending money to modify their watercraft that they enjoy riding casually every weekend. The format mixes closed course racing with endurance in a simplistic track layout that is easy to follow and provides wide open areas to navigate while minimizing tight cornering sections. This format is what drew Sponaugle, Ultimate Sea-Doo Fan contest winner Kevin Wassum and many other first timers to compete in the first of what BRP hopes is many P1 Aqua X events in the United States.

ERic Lagopoulos Wins Daytona AquaX

Overall winner Eric Lagopoulos

The first P1 Aqua X event was conducted in Daytona Beach, Florida in challenging surf and saw the majority of the participants competing for the first time…ever. It was a veteran racer, Eric Lagopoulos who took the overall win on a Sea-Doo RXP-X but for the dozen first timers it was a victory in simply being a part of it. Most noted that the racing bug has now bit them and they look forward to riding their Sea-Doo in future competitions. Watercraft racing has existed since the early 1980s but it hasn’t been since the recent growth of the HydroDrag drag racing series and now the P1 AquaX series that new faces have experienced what Sea-Doo watercraft can provide those with the competitive spirit.

Ashley Sponaugle at Daytona AquaX photo:Corrie Wassum

Ashley Sponaugle at Daytona AquaX
photo:Corrie Wassum

Ashley Sponaugle, welcome to the Sea-Doo X-TEAM! See you a top the podium in the near future!

X-TEAM TUESDAY – LET THE RACING BEGIN

02 Tuesday Apr 2013

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GPcourseThis week officially marks the start of the 2013 Closed course racing season for North America with the first round of the Pro Hydro-X Tour, Presented by Sea-Doo begins this weekend in Gulfport, Florida.

The Sea-Doo X-TEAM is back in action after a dominating end of the 2012 season at the IJSBA World Finals and 2013 looks to pick up in the same fashion with the high-performance Sea-Doo RXP-X with T3 hull and ErgoLock system coming into its sophomore year.

It has been a long winter and racers are eager to get the season started this weekend . This weekend the Pro Hydro-X Tour kicks off 2013 racing in Gulfport, Florida. April 6-7 the City of Gulfport and the Gulfport area Chamber of Commerce will open their city up for the first time to personal watercraft racing, welcoming racers from all over the US. Sea-Doo mounted racers will be able to compete for additional funds through the Sea-Doo Big Bucks Bounty racer contingency program where top finishing racers can gain up to $800 per class in additional prize money. The Sea-Doo Bounty is the only program of its kind in the watercraft industry as BRP is the leading supporter of PWC racing.

Gulfport Aquamania is the first race of a the five round Region 7 (South Eastern US) Series ending in beautiful Islamorada, Florida in September. The courses will emulate National Tour and World finals courses providing world class action on the water. Racers and spectators will be able to buy sponsors’ gear and apparel on site and get a look at some of RIVA Racings newest “go fast” parts for sea-doo watercraft at the Kaotik Products registration area. So come on out this weekend, April 6-7 and enjoy a great Florida beach and some of the best and most competitive racing in the country. See you in Gulfport!

For more information on personal watercraft racing visit the IJSBA (International Jet Sport Boating Association) website.

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X-TEAM TUESDAY – BEACH AND BOARDS FEST – QUIK TOW-AT SURFING

12 Tuesday Mar 2013

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Personal watercraft and surfing have become connected in a manner unthought of not so long ago. Surfing is a soulful sport, arguably pegging the “cool” factor, with guys and girls using the power of mother nature to provide them with walking on water ride. It was in the very late ’80s when some stand-up personal watercraft riders were hanging out with some big gun surfers in Hawaii when they tried a little experiment. Surfing has been a sport in the Pacific islands for hundreds of years and has rapidly progressed as has the innovation of the equipment, mainly the use of foam and fiberglass. Surfers were pushing the limits of whats possible but physical limitations still held them back from some of the best breaks in the world.

The paddle to the good breaks were near impossible and getting in the right spot, and out of the wrong spot, was overcome by the next progression in surfing technology, the personal watercraft. In Hawaii surfers were being pulled into waves that they would normally not be able to reach of paddle fast enough to catch and the sport of Tow-in Surfing was born. In fact it has come so far, professional big wave rider, Garrett McNamarra only two months ago rode the first 100-foot wave after being pulled in by a Sea-Doo RXT-X in Portugal. These guys trust their lives with the reliability of Sea-Doo watercraft, as with out them, surfing these watery skyscrapers would be next to impossible.

Mauro Diaz from San Juan Puerto Rico pulled into the Cocoa Beach, Florida surf by Shea Lopez aboard a Sea-Doo WAKE PRO

Mauro Diaz from San Juan Puerto Rico pulled into the Cocoa Beach, Florida surf by Shea Lopez aboard a Sea-Doo WAKE PRO

The United States East Coast Surf scene is different. The Atlantic Ocean usually provides smaller swells to those in Florida waters to New York. On the Atlantic side, the challenge was how to catch much smaller waves, waves that don’t always break consistently in the same spot forcing surfers to paddle back and forth to catch the good sets. Sea-Doo watercraft have been utilized to grow the sport of Tow-At surfing where Sea-Doo WAKE models are used to tow surfers to the breaks where they can ride the wave faster than normal and pull off big arial tricks they could never do by simply paddling.

This past weekend in Cocoa Beach, Florida the Beach and Boards fest sponsored by Quicksilver took place and some of the best East coast surfers took to the air in the QUIK Tow-At. Competitors were treated to a perfect day with head high waves in temperatures in the upper 70-degree range. Tow-At surfing has grown in popularity with famous Florida breed surfing brothers including the Slater brothers, Lopez brothers, and the Hobgoods. Sea-Doo watercraft has been an integral part of that sports growth and will continue to help these wave riders push their sport to new heights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE THESE ARE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND DRIVERS IN CLOSED AREAS DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY OF THESE STUNTS.

 

X-TEAM TUESDAY: X-Team Racer Cyrille Lemoine 2012 Season Recap

22 Tuesday Jan 2013

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Sea-Doo‘s European champion,  France’s X-Team Racer Cyrille Lemoine had an outstanding year and here is a recap of his season. This 10x World Champion is widely recognized on the European circuit and a proud Sea-Doo racer.   For more about Cyrille click here. 

The 2013 Sea-Doo GTI family offers fresh looks and cutting edge technology

08 Monday Oct 2012

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2013 Sea-Doo GTI models provide experienced to first-time riders more control with BRP’s exclusive iBR system. It allows effortless, hands-on-the-handlebars maneuvering at docks with more control than any other watercraft. The GTI family conveys BRP’s advanced design philosophies through contemporary flowing facet styling and new colorization. Improved rider ergonomics deliver more comfort in smooth to open waters. The GTI platform also provides a class-leading 30.8 US gallons (116.6 liters) of storage space and best in class fuel economy with BRP’s award winning ECO mode available on all models. ECO mode increases fuel economy by up to 46%, which represents a savings of up to 298 US gallons (1128 liters) after 100 hours of normal operation* so you spend extra time, not extra money, with your family on the water.

The Sea-Doo GTI platform offers a playful, fun-inspired riding experience with a hull that glides on top of the water and also incorporates many ergonomic features designed for greater comfort. BRP’s exclusive inward-angled foot wells keep the rider’s lower legs and feet in-line, reducing ankle fatigue. A plush seat provides a narrow distance between the rider’s knees while sitting or standing and an extended rear platform gives the GTI more space for a quick dip in the water and reboarding.

2013 Sea-Doo GTI Limited 155 

2013 Sea-Doo GTI Limited 155

BRP’s Sea-Doo GTI Limited 155 is a striking, luxury-equipped watercraft entering 2013 in all-new Anthracite Grey color. The GTI Limited 155 model is loaded with premium features and accessories that offer increased comfort and advanced iControl technologies. It comes with a plush touring seat, fold-down re-boarding step, Off Throttle Assisted Steering (O.T.A.S), cruise control and slow speed modes combined with iBR and Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) with ECO Mode. The Limited package’s exclusive features also include: custom cover, dry bag, safety kit, anchor bag, high-performance Variable Trim System (VTS), and additional gauge functions including access to fuel autonomy.

2013 Sea-Doo GTI SE 130/155 

2013 Sea-Doo GTI SE 130 and 155

With BRP’s 2013 Sea-Doo GTI SE 130/155, fun and peace of mind for the whole family has never been easier, or more colorful. In 2013, the GTI is available in two colour options, Black and Sunshine or new Lucky Green (GTI SE 130 only). Its handling is more intuitive than competitive offerings thanks to a super stable and predictable hull, coupled with iBR and iTC systems. This model comes fully equipped with a plush touring seat, a digital infocenter, ECO Mode, VTS, a fold-down reboarding step, O.T.A.S. and the Sea-Doo Learning Key. When ECO Mode is activated the GTI SE 155 increases fuel autonomy by up to 46% which represents a savings of up to 298 US gallons (1128 liters) after 100 hours of normal operation*.

 

2013 Sea-Doo GTI 130 

BRP’s Sea-Doo GTI 130 provides greater peace of mind for watercraft riders and their families with iBR and iTC for an added level of maneuverability. With the exclusive Sport and Touring Modes, the GTI 130 also offers greater piece of mind with the Sea-Doo Learning Key, O.T.A.S., Closed Loop Cooling System (CLCS) and Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S). The GTI 130 is ideal for families as it offers playful handling, while delivering more than enough power to enjoy multiple forms of watersports fun. It is available in Black and Sunshine and new, Lucky green.

2103 Sea-Doo GTS 130

 

2013 Sea-Doo GTS 130

BRP’s 2013 Sea-Doo GTS 130 is a great value for the entire family. It offers new style at an entry-level lower price and is playful yet powerful, it is available in the all-new Lucky Green coloration for 2013, and provides increased peace of mind with features such as Sport and Touring Mode, O.T.A.S., Rear-View Mirrors, Sea-Doo Learning Key, CLCS and D.E.S.S.

And the Share the Sea-Doo Life Sweepstakes winner is……

28 Tuesday Aug 2012

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Congratulations Nancy Browne!

Nancy is the winner of the Share the Sea-Doo Life Sweepstakes and will soon be the new proud owner of a 2012 Sea-Doo GTX-S 155 luxury watercraft and iCatch MOVE trailer.

Nancy comes from an avid Sea-Doo family background and enjoys spending time on the beautiful Arizona lakes.

“I received a flyer from Sea-Doo about the Test Ride Tour coming to Arizona and we attended the tour and rode the GTX on site,” said Nancy. “We took a photo at the Test Ride Tour, visited a dealership and took a photo and uploaded a photo from Lake Powell to the Share your Sea-Doo Life contest.”

Nancy Test Driving her Sea-Doo Life in Phoenix, Arizona

 

Nancy Starting her Sea-Doo Life at Ridenow Powersports Peoria, Az

Nancy Sharing her Sea-Doo Life at Lake Powell, Az.

Nancy received the maximum number of votes for each photo submission (500) and encouraged her friends and family to vote every day.

“I could not have done this without the support of my friends and family,” said Nancy. “ I bugged them by calling them, sending the messages on Facebook and so they are going to share this new Sea-Doo with us!”

“Thank you Sea-Doo! I am happy to be part of the Sea-Doo family!” said Nancy.

Enjoy your new Sea-Doo Nancy and Congratulations from the BRP team!

Thank you to all of our contestants, we appreciate YOU and enjoyed all of your photo and essay submissions.

Sea-Doo Test Ride Tour Stop: Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania

10 Friday Aug 2012

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The Sea-Doo Life Test Ride Tour STOPPED at Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania last weekend…test riders raved about the brakes, the suspension and maneuverability of our Sea-Doo watercraft. People who test rode the 210 SP Boat loved the roominess, the abundant storage, fuel economy and the ease of operation.  The many test riders came back with a new perspective of the level of control now available on Sea-Doo watercraft including the iBR technology and the revolutionary braking system.

MUST HAVE OF THE MONTH: Touring Canada by Sea-Doo

01 Wednesday Aug 2012

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Canada is picturesque with beautiful lakes, breathtaking scenery and offers many exciting vacation options.  If you are planning a trip to Canada, we recommend taking advantage of the warm summer temperatures and touring the Lakes and Channels of Canada by Sea-Doo.    Sea-Doo watercraft are not only perfect for playing on the waters but also for touring and taking in the sites and scenery.

If you are interested in touring Canada by watercraft, we suggest you visit Sea-Doo Tours. They can be found on the web at http://seadootours.com/.  The company is run by touring enthusiasts and the vehicles of choice, Sea-Doo of course!  Most of the tours are between 80 and 130 miles and there are tours available for any level of rider –novice to advanced experienced riders.

Examples of their tours include:

-1000 Islands Tour, 90 miles

-Rideau Lakes Tour, 70 miles

-North Channel, 135 miles

-Trent Severn Waterway/Honey Harbour/Parry Sound: 160 miles

-Muskoka Lakes: 130-210 miles

-Otanabee River, Rice Lake, Healy Falls: 110 miles

-Kawartha Lakes Tour

-Trent to Kingston: 160 miles

If you are planning a trip to Canada, this is one of the best ways to experience Canada by water….and enjoy the comfort and quality of Sea-Doo watercraft. Have fun and Bon Voyage!

 

 

 

Sea-Doo Test Ride Tour – Dewey Beach, Delaware – Hear What Drivers Said.

19 Thursday Jul 2012

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The Sea-Doo Test Ride Tour STOPPED in Dewey Beach, Delaware July 13-15. Riders flocked to the event and enjoyed the revolutionary braking system on Sea-Doo watercraft and the advanced technologies of Sea-Doo boats.  The Test Ride Tour is headed to Milwaukee, Wis., and Brookfield, Conn. this weekend, July 20-22.  To view the remaining 2012 Test Ride Tour dates and locations and to register for your personalized time to Test Ride visit www.seadoodemo.com

Le DJ international DJ Dan D-Noy partage sa passion pour le Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 sur la couverture de son album «Summer Session 2012»

11 Wednesday Jul 2012

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Le DJ de renommée international DJ Dan D-Noy, a choisi le nouveau Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 comme couverture pour son nouvel album d’été “Summer Session 2012”. Nous en avons profité pour lui poser quelques questions sur son impressionnante carrière.

1.     Après une carrière de plus de 25 ans, quel est le moment dont vous êtes le plus fière?  

Mon disque de diamant pour 1 million d’album vendu en Carrière que l’on m’a remis il y a 3 ans de ça.

2.     Quel est le plus grand obstacle que vous avez dû surmonter pour arriver là où vous êtes aujourd’hui?  

Les multiples commentaires de découragement face au téléchargement illégal et face à notre industrie qui est plus qu’instable avec les changements technologiques.  En fait, il suffit simplement d’écouter et d’avoir une capacité d’adaptation…..du moins pour ma part ça m’a réussi 🙂

3.     Vous avez travaillé partout dans le monde, quel endroit a été le plus mémorable?

Ibiza (Espagne) dans un club nommé Pacha….en faite cet endroit est l’un des emplacements où tous les DJs de la planète rêvent d’y jouer un jour.

4.     Quel a été votre source d’inspiration pour votre nouvel album, “Summer Session 2012”?

Les tendances Latino-Electro à saveur estivales.

5.     Sur la couverture de votre nouvel album vous conduisez une motomarine Sea-Doo de BRP. Pourquoi avez-vous choisi ce sport et ce modèle pour représenter votre album d’été?

En faite à chaque album nous tentons d’utiliser des looks tendance qui intéresse notre clientèle qui se situe principalement entre 18 -35 ans.

La motomarine est tout indiqué pour représenter l’été et le truc ” IN ” pour notre clientèle….le modèle utilisé sur la couverture se devait d’être un nouveau model qui reflèterais la nouveauté tout comme les chansons qui se retrouve sur l’album.

Pour en savoir plus sur DJ Dan Desnoyers, aller au  http://www.facebook.com/DjDanDnoy.