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Based on the recent examples of IIJSBA and EJSBA, the Hellenic Powerboat Association is thinking about providing a new class in personal water craft racing, the Junior Class. Therefore, young riders under the age of 18 will be able to participate in this class and get the feeling of pwc racing. The board of HPA plans to organize a meeting with the Coast Guard representatives in order to define the safety standards of the particular class. If this plan works out, fine young talents will emerge in the sport of pwc racing.

The workshop of the well known American pwc racer Chris MacClugage, has worked hard during the winter season in order to produce a turbo system for the new Kawasaki Ultra 250 LX. Additionally, MacClugage has cooperated with R&D’s Bill Chapin in order to design and fabricate new sponsons, ride plate and intake grate for the particular craft for Off-shore use. For the time being, MaccRacing has currently available a new billet aluminum steering system for the Ultra that costs approximately $680. MacClugage and his team are already on their way to Guadalupe for their first Off-shore race. Under Gellery you will see MacClugage’s race craft.

The American firm Group K is a well known company in the pwc scene and its famous for the hop up kits as well as the restorations done to pwc engines. Additionally, it designs and fabricates special parts in order to achieve better engine operation especially to older engine models. The pictures X-2, is a unique example of Group K. It is equipped with a West Coast expansion chamber, a flame arrester adaptor and an aftermarket filter. The restoration and the quality of the craftsmanship are beyond any comment.

Recently, Greek importers of Kawasaki Jet Ski, Teomoto S.A. readjusted the price list for the year 2007 of the Jet Ski models. Teomoto will import the new models (Ultra 250x, STX-15F, SXT-12F and the 800 SX-R) and also it will sell some units of the 1100 STX DI and the Ultra 150. According to Teomoto S.A. the price of the brand new Ultra 250X will reach the 17.250euros and the prices for the rest of the models appear as follows: STX-15F (14.800), SXT-12F9(12.950), 800 SX-R(8.900), 1100 STX DI(11.700) and the Ultra 150(11.500).

Former GP250 World Champion and current MotoGP Kawasaki Racing Team rider, Fenchman Olivier Jacque revealed in his interview at www.jetskiworld.gr that he is a fanatic personal water craft rider. Actually, Jacque is an owner of a brand new Kawasaki X-2 and currently keeps fit by riding it. Additionally, Jacque referred to the superb characteristics and the great feeling of the new hull of the X-2, details which proved that he is a very good rider and user of personal water crafts.