Category Archives: NEWS (ENG)

NEWS (ENG)

First grade high School student Valia MAlamatini, daughter of pwc racer and national champion Konstantino Malamatini prepared an assignment about personal water crafts for the Technical class. She gathered information from Jet Ski World, Kawasaki Importer Teomoto S.A. and various other sources in order to accomplice her objective. Her assignment is a remarkable example not only for its difficultness but for the fact that shows the athletic spirit and mentality within the family (her father is a pwc racer). We hope to see her practicing soon in the near future.

Frenchman rider of MotoGP Olivier Jacque is doing research and development work for Kawasaki Racing Team. When he is away from the track he practices occasionally on a Ski (actually an 800 SX-R) though, last year he had also an X-2 that he loved very much. He likes the sea and to play occasionally on the water with the Jet Ski. Olivier Jacque is one the few MotoGP riders that practices with personal water craft.

Recently, the newly formed company has released another accessory for Yamaha Super Jet. The handle pole pad is designed for the new Yamaha and is treated with a variety of mat design and colors. The quality and the design of the new mat look familiar with the Jettrim ones. Possibly Tech1Racing is cooperating with the Havasu based company. The pole pad is available from Tech1Racing at www.techoneracing.com.

HSR-Benelli will exhibit at the Moscow International Boat and Yacht Show in Moscow from 10/4/08 to 13/4/08. The personal water craft manufacturer will be present with the models of the HSR-Benelli product range 2008, which includes the new Series-S and Series-R. Due to the innovative design and enormous horsepower of the new models, the company expects great response from the Russian market. Feel free to visit the HSR-Benelli products on their stand in hall 3.

Its here again, Watercraft World and Yamaha are once again joining forces to bring you the 2008 Wavefest. This years event will be made extra special, as it will be the first official demonstration of the new awesome FX SHO and FX SHO Cruiser, two machines which will be fighting for the crown of 'Craft of the Year'. And it doesn't stop there we will have the new FX HO's with 'NanoXcel' hulls, and for the racers, the new Superjet, faster and with a more stable and responsive hull. It is being held at Lee-on-Solent slipway on Saturday 29th March and will run from 10.30am till 3.30pm (subject to weather conditions). We will also be giving you the opportunity to try the range of Yamaha towable accessories such as water skis, ringos, 3-man shuttles, wakeboards etc... And will have some great offers for purchases on the day. To register just phone or email your name and contact number to 01329 826622 / nigel@watercraftworld.ltd.uk

Presently, SLSA uses a specially outfitted version of the Yamaha WaveRunner XL 700. Here is an example of a Rescue Water Vehicle used by SLSA and supplied by the dealership, Northcoast Jet-Ski at Maroochydore, Queensland. Rescue sled: A high-buoyancy mat is attached to the rear of the WaveRunner to put the person being rescued on. A study 3-point attachment is used to ensure stability on the water. Hand straps: Straps are attached to both sides of the WaveRunner hull.By providing a place for people to hold on, more people can be rescued at once than with the rescue sled alone. Keel guard: To accommodate frequent use on sand beaches, a protective material is added on the hull bottom to prevent scratching. Trailer: A special reverse mounting system is adopted with the bow facing the rear. This design enables quicker launching by just releasing the straps and pushing the craft straight into the water. Floating tube: Attached to the hull with Velcro, this tube can be easily detached and thrown to a person in the water. Wear guard: A wear guard material is applied to the stem of the craft to prevent friction with the rescue sled from damaging the FRP hull.

Australia’SLSA, a volunteer organisation with a 100-year history. A life saving organization composed of mostly volunteers since 1907. Long history, good performance record and organization make it vastly popular Australian people. A pioneer of life saving activity worldwide. In addition to the traditional rescue operation relying heavily on manpower, it has of late steadily introduced mechanical equipment such as rubber boats and helicopters. SLSA uses special modified pwc’s for their rescue operations. Pwc’s are expected to be the main equipment for the rescue operation in future.