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Jetski
 Jetskis are personal watercrafts (PWC) developed commercially since the early 1970's, typically using an indoor motor to rotate a jet pump which in turn, rapidly and powerfully, force water behind the vessel, creating the power to drive forward, rather than driven by a conventional screw-shaped propeller. The operator adopts a sitting, standing, or kneeling position. They are mostly used for personal pleasure, often with multi-seating plus skiers towing capability and are, also, very popular for racing purposes.
The Global Game
Overview of Jetski
About Jetski
History of Jetski
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PWC History
From 'Inventor of the week'; "usually credited to Clayton Jacobsen II of Arizona, originally a motocross enthusiast...."
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Kawasaki Jetski museum
Track the development of these machines since 1973
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Personal Watercraft Background
From the PWIA; 2.33Mb downloadable pdf document, well produced
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The PWC Phenomenon
Technical history
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The Inventor
The invention of both major types of PWC is usually credited to Clayton Jacobsen II of Arizona, originally a motocross enthusiast.
Rules of Jetski
Jetski Equipment
Kawasaki
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Ultra 250X: Kawasaki New Racer Home
Committed to the Kawasaki Ultra 250X enthusiast and it includes pictures, videos, specifications, articles and PWC resources related to the new 2007 Kawasaki Ultra 250X jet ski, racing personal watercrafts and PWCs in general.
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Ultra Review
The plusses and minuses of the craft - an honest appraisal
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Kawasaki PWC
The crafts, racing, uses club, owners information, events, news .....
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2000 Kawasaki Ultra 150
Specification
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Ultra 150's
View a collection of photos, videos and links related to camping and riding a highly modified Kawasaki Ultra 150 jet ski at the Parker Strip in the Colorado River, USA.
Play/Watch Jetski
Jetski Racing has become very popular over the last 20 years. Events usually cover novice through to Pro and are run under the control of the IJSBA and the APBA, operated by different agents in selected States in the USA. There are 4 distinct race formats:
Freestyle - competitors use the lighter and smaller jetskis to perform a range of tricks, including big air, hood tricks and technical tricks and are judged on the quality and skill of the performance. See pictures of the 2008 World Finals Freestyle from Jet Ski Photography
Freeride - a more extreme form of racing, in which the jetski uses the waves as a jump ramp for aerial manoeuvres, the rider perfecting the technique to jump off a breaking wave and land back to continue riding the wave. See some Freeriders in action.
Closed Circuit - 20 competitors racing on a set course defined by coloured buoys that determine the direction to travel; riders start in a line from the shore. See video National Tour 2008
Endurance- typically 40 to 60 miles ofshore; see images from the Triple Crown Offshore Events from PCW Offshore
Jetski Organisational bodies
Jetski Competitions
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Bosium Suf Slam
- the year's top PWC surf event which combines the second round of the IFWA Freeride World Championship Tour with the IJSBA Freeride World Cup and Motosurf Western Championship. The 2009 IFWA World Tour has 3 international rounds: France, the US and Brazil.
Jetski Venues
Jetski Events
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ISJBA World Finals
Are held in Lake Havasu City, Arizona in October every year, with racers representing their country or region; archive information
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APBA Mark Hahn Memorial Havasu 300
Endurance Racing: the World longest continuous race? Entry Lists, the course, news, previous race details, awards, registration....
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IJSBA Mark Hahn Memorial coverage
Information; news, entry forms, awards
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International schedule
From the ISJBA
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International Jet Sports Boating Association
ISJBA; the worldwide sanctioning body for personal watercraft competitive racing. It is responsible for the rules and the standards for eligibility and conduct of competition, regulations for eligibility and preparation of watercraft; and the rules for annual series of events around the world. Affiliates, race schedules, results, Forums, links etc. World Finals
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Mark Hahn memorial race coverage by
Watercraft World and APBA Racing
Jetski News
Jetski Portals
Jetski Ezines
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Personal Watercraft Illustrated
Ezine covering recreation and racing; clubs, message board
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PCW Texas
PCW community: race schedules, bookstore, parts message board, boat specs/photos, How to articles (limited),useful links section
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WaterCraft World
A very popular ezine with colourful critiques and comparisons of new machines, in-depth product evaluations, overviews of travel destinations, and tech tips from towing to touring and extensive event coverage of rides, rallies and races from across the country to the World Finals in Havasu
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Jestski.com
News, gallery, forums, clubs USA and International, race results
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PWC Offshore
Endurance Racing
Jetski Forums
Jetski Blogs
Jetski in Europe
Jetski in United Kingdom
Overview of Jetski in the United Kingdom
About Jetski in the United Kingdom
Jetski Equipment in the United Kingdom
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Jet ski
reviews and price comparisons on Ciao.co.uk
Play/Watch Jetski in the United Kingdom
Jetski Ezines in the United Kingdom
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Jetskier
A UK based ezine, with wider coverage, covering where to 'ski', racing, training, Forum, dealers, tides, weather.....
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UK Personal Watercraft online
news, forums, calendar, clubs where to ride .....
Jetski in Northern Ireland
Play/Watch Jetski in Northern Ireland
Jetski Competitions in Northern Ireland
Jetski in North America
Jetski in Canada
Play/Watch Jetski in Canada
Jetski in USA
Overview of Jetski in the USA
Rules of Jetski in the USA
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K38
Water rescue and safety specialists are committed to enhancing the occupational and recreational use of the PWC (personal watercraft). Events, news, newsletter, PWC rescue boat courses for law enforcement, military, lifeguard, fire department and other types of professional agencies
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Personal Watercraft Safety
National Safe Boating Council, NSBC,work to reduce accidents and enhance the boating experience.
Play/Watch Jetski in the USA
Jetski Organisational bodies in the USA
Jetski Competitions in the USA
Jetski News in the USA
Jetski in Oceania
Jetski in Australia
Play/Watch Jetski in Australia
Jetski Competitions in Australia
Jetski Blogs in Australia
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Jet Ski Nirvana
From Australia - personal watercraft blog offering comprehensive advice, videos, links and detailed trips reports in the Australian coast for all jet ski lovers to enjoy!
Jetski in New Zealand
Play/Watch Jetski in New Zealand
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