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

21 Tuesday Oct 2014

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

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

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

James Bushell 2014 Pro GP World Champion

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

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

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

PRO OPEN

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

PRO GP

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

PRO RUNABOUT 1000

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

EXPERT RUNABOUT

Mohammad Burbayea – Kuwait – Sea-Doo RXP-X

AMATEUR RUNABOUT 800

Abdulrahmen Alomar – Kuwait – Sea-Doo SPX

AMATEUR REC LITES

Rashed Al Rashed – Kuwait – Sea-Doo SPARK

AMATEUR RUNABOUT 1000

Phadit Buree – Thailand- Sea-Doo SPARK

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

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

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

Vanilla Ice at the Sea-Doo #SPARKSOMEFUN concert.

Vanilla Ice at the Sea-Doo #SPARKSOMEFUN concert.

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

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

Sea-Doo Spark – One Year After Becoming The Watercraft Industry’s Instant Star.

06 Monday Oct 2014

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BRP is world renown for shaping the future of the powersports world and the impact the Sea-Doo Spark model had on the watercraft industry added to the company’s many monumental product launches. It has been a little over a year since the Sea-Doo Spark was launched to the public and since then the energy and excitement this revolutionary product has made is nothing short of amazing. Sea-Doo has long been the leading watercraft brand world-wide yet BRP knew there was an opportunity to offer a product that would make the dream of owning a Sea-Doo watercraft a reality with a completely re-thought and re-engineered design that made the Sea-Doo life more accessible to more people.

Lets take a high level look at the first year on the market of the Sea-Doo Spark.

Sea-Doo Spark unveil for the International Press.

Sea-Doo Spark unveil for the International Press.

September 9, 2013 – The Sea-Doo Spark was introduced to the International Press at Universal City Walk

 

September 11, 2013 – The Sea-Doo Spark was introduced to the North American Press in Orlando, Florida

September 15, 2013 – The BRP dealer network and the world was introduced to the new Sea-Doo Spark at the Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. Soon after, the first production units were being shipped to Brazil, Australia and other southern hemisphere countries.

September 26, 2013 – The First container of Sea-Doo Spark units arrive in Australia. .

October 4, 2013 – The first production Sea-Doo Spark units are shipped to the US dealer network.

October 12, 2013 – BRP sparks some fun in Topock, California in conjunction with the IJSBA World Finals as the first public rides of the Spark are offered to Sea-Doo participants of the Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride III.

Pro Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons and the Sea-Doo Spark

Pro Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons and the Sea-Doo Spark

November 9, 2013 – World Tour professional surfer and Australian legend Sally Fitzgibbons unveils BRP’s latest watercraft, the Sea-Doo Spark PWC, at an exclusive event in Sydney.

November 16-17, 2013 – Fans and spectators of the P1 AquaX event in St. Cloud, Florida see the Sea-Doo Spark on Display.

January 2, 2014 – The Sea-Doo Spark makes its boat show debut at the New York and Houston international Boat Shows.

2014 NMMA Innovation award winning Sea-Doo Spark

2014 NMMA Innovation award-winning Sea-Doo Spark

February 13, 2014 – The BWI (Boating Writers International) present BRP with the NMMA Innovation award for the Sea-Doo Spark, the sixth for BRP in six years.

March 16, 2014 – The Sea-Doo Events Team begins the #SPARKSOMEFUN Miami Take Over with various Sea-Doo Spark activities in South Florida leading up to the SPARKSOMEFUN Deadmau5 concert.

March 23, 2014 – A week-long of Sea-Doo activities in Miami, Florida culminate with a SPARKSOMEFUN concert with performance artist David Garilbaldi and EDM producer Deadmau5 at South Beach’s Fountainblue resort.

March 24, 2014 – Deadmau5 and Vanilla Ice go have fun riding the Sea-Doo Spark watercraft near downtown Miami, Florida.

DSC00783April  4, 2014 – The Sea-Doo #SPARKSOMEFUN Test Ride Tour begins its 33 stop, four-month, North American tour in Pompano Beach, Florida.

April 30, 2014 – The Sea-Doo Spark receives the Edison Award silver medal for innovation in San Francisco, California.

May 1, 2014 – Boating Industry named the Sea-Doo Spark one of their Best New Products for 2014.

May 3, 2014 – YouTube video producer Devin Supertramp shots his, “Skateboarding on Water” Wakeskate video with the NIKE wakeskate team behind the Sea-Doo Spark. The video has been viewed over one million times.

July 10, 2014 – The Sea-Doo Spark wins the prestigious Red Dot Award for product design.

July, 2014 – The Sea-Doo Spark proves to be the star of the summer as young families  search the BRP dealer network for the Spark of their choice.

September 15, 2014 – The 2015 Sea-Doo line of watercraft is launched to the public.

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There were thousands more highlights for the Sea-Doo Spark in its first year and most of those included the fun had by the thousands of owners who joined the Sea-Doo family by purchasing the most accessible watercraft on the market, the Sea-Doo Spark. You can join the trend setters by pre-ordering you Sea-Doo Spark, or any of the other models of the Sea-Doo watercraft family by simply clicking SPARKSOMEFUN!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEA-DOO BOUNTY #GOXTEAMGO SPARK CHALLENGE

23 Tuesday Sep 2014

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best, bounty, challenge, championship, eric lagopoulos, Erminio Iantosca, fastest, invitational, james bushel, james masterton, jared moore, kokomos, Lake Havasu, leader, racing, rxp, rxp-x, rxpx, Sea-Doo, shante bukes, Spark, sponsorship, support, team, trey frame, world finals, xp

2015 SEA-DOO SPARK -ACTION A8BRP has long been the leading supporter of watercraft racing and is coming into the 2014 IJSBA World Finals with a special exhibition Sea-Doo #GOXTEAMGO Spark Challenge. As the manufacturer who gave birth to the performance watercraft with the introduction of the 1991 Sea-Doo XP, BRP has continuously set the benchmark in what a performance watercraft is. Today that is defined by the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260, the winningest runabout model of the past two World Championships. Where there are performance machines, there are racers and the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty program rewards the racers who successfully compete on Sea-Doo watercraft.

The Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty racer contingency program is the industry’s premier and highest paying contingency program and acts as an, “open-sponsorship” that all riders competing in the designated classes are eligible for extra cash contingencies. The Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty is a program BRP offers to help Sea-Doo racers offset some of the financial elements of racing, a program no other OEM offers. The World Finals Bounty payout is strong for 2014 and can make winning a World Championship all the more rewarding.

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In addition to the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty program, BRP supports the majority of the north american race promoters/producers. Sponsorship funds are provided to help elevate the quality and quantity of watercraft racing events and to provide Sea-Doo owners events to feed their competitive spirit.

It has become a tradition for BRP to produce a special Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty exhibition competition by inviting the world’s elite Sea-Doo watercraft racers to compete in a special event at the World Finals. For 2014 BRP will be inviting those who have landed on podiums in premier classes during the 2014 season to compete in a special International Race Of Champions (IROC) aboard identically prepared Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft.

The field of ten will qualify Friday evening, October 10th, with the fastest five riders on the slalom course moving on to the final. On Saturday night, those final five X-TEAM riders will compete head-to-head in a five-lap moto during the IJSBA “Bounty Under the Bridge” show, under the London Bridge. Then, on Sunday October 12, Sea-Doo racers will need to complete another three-lap moto 2 on the official World Finals track. The winner of the combined motos will take home $1000 while the other four competitors will claim $100 for their efforts.

2014 Sea-Doo Bounty #GOXTEAMGO SPARK Challenge Invitees include:

  • Jared Moore
  • Erminio Iantosca
  • Trey Frame
  • Eric Lagopoulos
  • James Bushell
  • James Masterson
  • Shante Bukes
  • Kylie Ellmers
  • Paul Green
  • Additional international rider TBD

With identical Sea-Doo Spark units the competition should be ultra competitive and make for an entertaining show.  The Sea-Doo Spark is the most affordable, light-weight, and easy to use watercraft on the market making the dream of owning a Sea-Doo watercraft more accessible than ever before.

Be part of the world’s strongest performance brand, cheer on the Sea-Doo X-TEAM.

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2015 SEA-DOO WATERCRAFT LAUNCHED

12 Friday Sep 2014

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BRP LAUNCHES THE COLOR INSPIRED 2015 LINE OF SEA-DOO WATERCRAFT WITH NEW RF D.E.S.S. KEY AND INCREASED CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS.

Goggleplus2015-AValcourt, QC, September 12, 2014 – BRP launches its ultra vibrant line of 2015 Sea-Doo watercraft continuing their legacy as the trendsetter in the industry and introduces several new accessories for the popular Sea-Doo SPARK model providing greater customization.

2015 Sea-Doo Spark with new TOW PRO accessory

2015 Sea-Doo Spark with new TOW PRO accessory

The award winning Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft returns in 2up and 3up models and is available with the Rotax 900 ACE† and Rotax 900 HO ACE marine engine packages. Sea-Doo SPARK owners can also add the option of BRP’s exclusive iBR (Intelligent Brake & Reverse) system for added control in braking, docking and tight quarter maneuvering. The SPARK model is the most customizable and colorful watercraft on the market with five color options and six new graphics wrap kits in 2015 bringing the graphic combinations to 26. The Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft is more affordable1 and more fuel-efficient2 than any other model in the industry. Plus, the durable Polytec material of its hull and deck is solid while being recyclable, making it a more eco-friendly watercraft. Compact and lighter than its competitors, the Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft is fun, customizable, easy to ride, easy to maintain and can be towed by most sedans.

New Sea-Doo RF D.E.S.S. Key

New Sea-Doo RF D.E.S.S. Key

New for 2015 is the Radio Frequency (RF) key that will be standard on all full-size Sea-Doo watercraft models and optional on the Sea-Doo SPARK. The RF key maintains the theft deterrent standard set with BRP’s D.E.S.S. (Digitally Encoded Security System) with a redesigned key that offers a more precise connection. With the RF D.E.S.S. key connected, the Sea-Doo watercraft system is instantly activated allowing instant starting at all times when the new key is in place.

2015 Sea-Doo RXP-X 260

2015 Sea-Doo RXP-X 260

The Sea-Doo performance watercraft will stand out more than before in 2015 as Sunburst Yellow becomes the signature look across all five models. The Sea-Doo   RXP-X 260 remains the benchmark in precise and aggressive riding with the revolutionary T3 hull and Ergolock system allowing the rider to utilize more of the available power, longer. The Sea-Doo RXT-X 260 and RXT-X aS 260 models return as the premier open water X-Series racers for the best in point A to point B riding for three. The Sea-Doo RXT 260 and GTR 215 are the foundation models for the Sea-Doo performance family offering class leading lists of features at competitive prices.

New 2015 Sea-Doo GTI SE 130/155

New 2015 Sea-Doo GTI SE 130/155

The GTI family provides full-sized recreational family fun in all new cool colors as the Sea-Doo GTI models ride the color wave in 2015. The Sea-Doo recreation segment flagship Sea-Doo GTI Limited 155 model receives a new accent of Manta Green colorization complimenting the Anthracite Grey top deck. The GTI SE 130/155 and GTI 130 models providing great value in a full-sized watercraft platform and featuring the first on-water braking system in the segment with iBR join the GTI Limited 155 model. For 2015, the GTI SE 130/155 comes with 2 new vibrant colorations: Maldives Blue and Manta Green (130 only) and the GTI 130 will be available in these two color options on a white top deck.The combination of design, features and BRP durability provide owners of Sea-Doo GTI family of watercraft strong peace of mind.

New 2015 Sea-Doo GTX iS Limited 260

New 2015 Sea-Doo GTX iS Limited 260

The 2015 Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS 260 watercraft continues to set the benchmark in ultimate comfort and luxury on the water with the industry’s only intelligent suspension system as part of the exclusive iControl technology package. In 2015, the GTX Limited models receive fresh new Manta Green accents complimenting the modern Anthracite Grey top deck. Equipped standard with more than ten special accessories, the GTX Limited iS 260 package also extends to the Sea-Doo GTX Limited 215 for those looking for a touring model without suspension while utilizing the heralded S3 hull. Grand Touring watercraft are accessible to a wider audience with the Sea-Doo GTX S 155 and GTX 155 models rounding the luxury family.

2015 Sea-Doo WAKE 155 - official tow vehicle of the NIKE Wake Team

2015 Sea-Doo WAKE 155 – official tow vehicle of the NIKE Wake Team

The Sea-Doo WAKE 155 and Sea-Doo WAKE PRO 215 models are the only watercraft specifically designed for tow sports and are the exclusive tow vehicles of the NIKE wake team. The wake models feature a removable board rack, retractable ski pylon with observer handles and rope strap, and Ski Mode as part of the iTC (intelligent Throttle Control) system to help every driver be a perfect driver.

† The SPARK 3up model is only available with the Rotax 900 HO ACE

1 Source: Manufacturer’s website. Prices vary according to product specification.

2 Based on BRP internal testing. Testing of competitive model done under identical conditions.

Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Lynx, Evinrude, Johnson, Can-Am, Spyder Rotax, SPARK, GTI, GTR, RXP, RXT, WAKE, iBR, D.E.S.S., iTC iControl, T3, S3 and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. GTX is a trademark of Castrol Limited used under license.

All product comparisons, industry and market claims refer to new sit down watercraft with 4-stroke engines. Watercraft performance may vary depending on, among other things, general conditions, ambient temperature, and altitude, riding ability and rider/passenger weight. Testing of competitive models done under identical conditions. Not all functions available for all models. Model names may differ for international markets. Please note some models may not be available in all regions. Please contact your local BRP representative for more information.

The Sea-Doo #SPARKSOMEFUN Test Ride Tour introduced the Sea-Doo life to nearly 3000 new boaters.

27 Sunday Jul 2014

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DSC00783The #SPARKSOMEFUN Test Ride Tour that played an integral part in the historic launch of the Sea-Doo Spark watercraft is now complete. After 33 weekend events across North America the excitement for the new Sea-Doo Spark is peaking as the heart of summer has arrived. The #SPARKSOMEFUN events provided nearly 3000 watersports fans the first hand experience of test riding a new Sea-Doo watercraft to see what model best fits their needs.

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Quiet Waters Park – Pompano Beach, Florida

Three Sea-Doo event teams produced weekend events at popular boating areas, working with local BRP dealers to build an experience that gave consumers a taste of what the watercraft lifestyle is all about. Guests were treated to festive events with expert instruction from passionate and knowledgeable Sea-Doo watercraft specialist. The Sea-Doo staff supplied all the riding gear to ensure guests were safe and comfortable during their time on the water. The #SPARKSOMEFUN course was designed with inspiration from video games with large oversized inflatables to build a course that was fun and easy to follow.

Folsom Lake - Sacramento, California

Folsom Lake – Sacramento, California

The Sea-Doo Test Ride Tour began in April in South Florida on the heels of the Miami #SPARKSOMEFUN event with deadmau5 and David Garibaldi. That momentum carried through to the Miami Test Ride event, taking place at historic Miami Marine Stadium. Following successful events in Pompano Beach and Tampa, the Miami event proved to be the season’s most popular in terms of participation with over 240 guests test riding the new Sea-Doo Spark. As Spring weather made its way north, the tour teams followed with events in Texas and Arizona before heading up the east and west coasts and into the great lakes regions.

The event venues varied from small private lakes, to large lakes, to rivers and bays. No matter the venue the goal was the same and that was to give guests a full taste of the fun they can have by owning and riding a Sea-Doo watercraft. BRP believes the best manner to pick the right watercraft for your needs is to, “try before you buy.” With the #SPARKSOMEFUN tour visiting new markets such as San Francisco, Seattle, and Quebec City to name a few, the sport of watercraft riding was exposed to an entirely new generation of boaters.

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

For images of the 2014 Sea-Doo #SPARKSOMEFUN Test Ride Tour visit the Sea-Doo Facebook page and look at the #SPARKSOMEFUN tour album. If you attended an event your picture might be there.

THEY SAID WHAT? Cabin Life Reviewed the 2014 Sea-Doo Spark Watercraft

15 Friday Nov 2013

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THEY SAID WHAT? Cabin Life recently reviewed the 2014 Sea-Doo Spark and said “Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) just released the “Spark,” a new Sea-Doo watercraft that’s designed to appeal to young families on a budget.”

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THEY SAID WHAT? Sea-Doo Spark Media Reveal

27 Friday Sep 2013

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BRP launched the Sea-Doo Spark to a select group of media in an incredibly high-energy, color themed press event. The Sea-Doo Spark has been in development for eight years with the mandate of providing a watercraft alternative that people can buy two for the price of one, starting at $4999. The media see the best of whats new so it’s hard to impress those who see the best in the best light but this is what they had to say about the new 2014 Sea-Doo Spark.

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