Around the World with PWCs

BUSHELL MAKES HISTORY WITH BRP'S NEW SEA-DOO PWC T³ HULL
*Lake Havasu City, AZ, October 21, 2011 –* BRP Sea-Doo personal watercraft racer, James Bushell claimed two of the most prestigious World Championship titles in all of personal watercraft (PWC) racing winning both the Pro Open and Pro GP classes at the recent IJSBA World Finals. Bushell’s Sea-Doo Centre backed RXP-X* featuring the all new T³hull design outclassed fields filled with the biggest names in the sport to collect his double championship. The combination of the Sea-Doo T³ hull, Australia tuner/builder Les Cooke’s abilities to bring the new Sea-Doo RXP-X innovations to the racetrack and Bushell’s skill left no question to onlookers which watercraft was the most dominant on the water and what was in store for the future from Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft racers. “James and Les’ efforts showed the world that BRP’s innovations on the new Sea-Doo RXP-X work better than any other design on the race,” said Yves Leduc, vice president – general manager, North America division. “BRP is extremely proud of James Bushell’s double world championship winning performance on the new Sea-Doo T³ hull.” Bushell, co-owner of the BRP dealership 158 Performance in Stamford of the UK, claimed both Pro Open and Pro GP World titles aboard his Sea-Doo watercraft featuring the new T³ hull design that stands for tight,-turning, T-hull and offers true lean-in handling and tracks straighter in choppy conditions. Riders benefit from this design as they can utilize the power more efficiently in all areas of high performance riding minimizing fatigue, cornering faster and seemingly shortening the racetrack compared to the competition. "This was the first race for the new Sea-Doo RXP-X T³ hull design and it claimed the world’s most prestigious championship. This clearly shows that BRP continues with the Sea-Doo brands to offer trend-setting products that set us apart from our competitors", said Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager of the International division. "The T³ Hull design is an example on how BRP always strives to push the limit and confirms that innovation is part of our DNA. The new 2012 Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft will be available starting in January of 2012. For a more detailed look at the new T³ hull, Ergolock system and stunning flowing facet design, visit www.sea-doo.com for more information. ###

BRP TO LAUNCH THE NEW 2012 SEA-DOO RXP-X TO THE PWC RACING FAN BASE DURING THE IJSBA WORLD FINALS WITH WEEK FULL OF SEA-DOO FESTIVITIES.
*Melbourne, FL, USA – September 13, 2011– BRP will have a large presence at this year’s IJSBA World Finals in Lake Havasu City, AZ to support the launch of the company’s new race inspired, Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft. The annual PWC World Championship races will take place the week or October 3-9 and will include a plethora of Sea-Doo related activities including a Sea-Doo owners ride, test rides on the all new Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft, On-site showroom with most of the 2012 Sea-Doo watercraft line, and race specific promotions. The IJSBA World Finals is the largest PWC specific event in North America where the best PWC racers from around the globe converge to compete for World Championships. The event takes place at Crazy Horse Campgrounds in Lake Havasu City, AZ and draws 10000-15000 spectators every year. BRP has been a long standing supporter of PWC racing and this event and leads the PWC industry in race specific support through the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty racer contingency program and the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Promoter support program. With the launch of the new 2012 Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft, BRP will have a larger than normal presence at this years event and will include multiple efforts and activities for general Sea-Doo watercraft and boat enthusiasts and race fans alike. Some of the 2011 Sea-Doo World Finals efforts will include: Sea-Doo Podium Showroom* – Enter the world of Sea-Doo at the Sea-Doo Podium Showroom located at the race site’s “Performance Alley”. The Sea-Doo X-TEAM Showroom will display select models of the new 2012 Sea-Doo watercraft line-up including the new X-series, RXP-X, RXT-X, RXT-X aS and GTR 215 models. Sea-Doo X-TOUR > RXP-X Experience – The Sea-Doo X-TOUR visits Lake Havasu allowing performance enthusiasts to experience the next generation of benchmark musclecraft with test rides on the new Sea-Doo RXP-X with T³ hull, ErgoLock system and iControl technology on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8 from 10-3:30 at the West end of the race site. Ultimate Sea-Doo Owners Ride, Colorado River – The Sea-Doo Special Events team will be joined by newly crowned Ultimate Sea-Doo Fan Kevin Wassum to conduct one of the most beautiful, leisure boating rides in North America, exclusively for Sea-Doo watercraft and boat owners (2002 or newer required). The ride will depart from near the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City and travel up the Colorado River to Pirates Cove Resort for a sponsored lunch stop in Topock and back again for a 4-5 hour, round-trip ride on Thursday, October 6^th. Open to Sea-Doo owners as participants will get a t-shirt, lunch and be eligible for Sea-Doo giveaways. To register, please send information request to info@watertopunlimited.com - no fee required. Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty X Lap Invitational – Select Sea-Doo racers (noted below) who have faired well during the 2011 season are being invited to compete in a special high-stakes competition aboard the new RXP-X. The timed event will pit the best Sea-Doo racers of the year against one another to see who is the fastest with the winner taking home $1000. 2011 Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty X LAP Challenge Invitees include: Brad Bohat Michael Bellamy Craig Fritz Troy Snyder Brian Baldwin Claude Clayton James Bushell Jeremy Perez Sam Harvey Kylie Elmers Qualifying will take place on Friday afternoon following races at World finals track, the top three qualifiers will go to the Sunday final between Motos 1 & 2 for the trophy and $1000 prize. Sea-Doo Racer X-TEAM Appreciation Feast – BRP extends their hospitality by hosting Sea-Doo race teams on Tuesday night, October 4 at Mudsharks Grill in Lake Havasu City with a appreciation dinner for racers, friends and family. All Sea-Doo racers are invited and can bring up to three guests to offset some of the costs of their efforts. The X-TEAM Feast will take place from 7-10 and the new RXP-X will make its Havasu debut at the event. > Proof of Sea-Doo ownership (registration or title) AND official IJSBA event wristband is required for entry. For more information, e-mail info@watertopunlimited.com. Visit www.facebook.com/seadoo for the most up-to-date information regarding BRP’s 2011 IJSBA World Finals activities. For a look at the new Sea-Doo watercraft and iControl technology, visit www.sea-doo.com Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski‑Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea‑Doo watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude and Johnsonoutboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E‑TEC, Can‑Am all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines and karts. ###

Yamaha WaterCraft and RIVA Racing Team Up With Dean’s Team for 2011 UWP-IJSBA PWC Racing Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kennesaw, GA and Pompano Beach, FL – April 25, 2011-- Yamaha WaterCraft Group, a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., and RIVA Racing today announced they will join forces with Orlando based Dean’s Team for the 2011 UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour of personal watercraft racing. Dean’s Team’s 2011 riders are a who’s who of professional personal watercraft racing, including several world and national champions including Dustin Charrier and Chris MacClugage as well as support riders Tim Neff, Trey and Cameron Frame, Jordan McLean and John Hecox. Leading the team is owner and master tuner Dean Charrier. “Dean has proven to be one of the top mechanics in the industry, and he has successfully helped his riders bring Yamaha to the winner’s circle every year since he’s been working on them,” said Scott Watkins, product manager for Yamaha’s WaterCraft Group. “We are thrilled to see more riders switch to Yamaha and work with Dean to maximize their potential on the closed course.” In addition to the Yamaha FZR, which took home multiple national titles last year, Dean’s Team riders will be racing the all new Yamaha VXR in a new normally aspirated stock class that was created this year. The addition of this class ushers in a new era of low cost high performance racing where the $10,899 Yamaha VXR is expected to dominate. Dean’s Team racecraft will be using RIVA Performance Products to power the 2011 racing effort. RIVA racing products were also used in Dean’s Team’s 2010 championship wins. “We are proud to support Dean’s Team with our racing products for the Yamaha FZR & VXR,” said Dave Bamdas, head of RIVA Racing. “Dean is a great tuner and runs a professional racing effort. RIVA works closely with Dean to provide cutting edge parts that keep his riders in the winner’s circle. We look forward to another successful race season with Deans Team!” Notable RIVA Racing components that are being used by Dean’s Team include the RIVA/ViPEC Engine Control Systems, RIVA handling components, RIVA Air Intake Systems and RIVA Steering Systems. In addition, Yamaha is supporting Dean’s Team with high performance Yamalube oils, which are formulated with anti-wear and anti-corrosion additives to protect watercraft under the demanding conditions and high RPMs of racing. The 2011 UWP-IJSBA Watercross National Tour begins May 14th in Panama City, FL and concludes with the National Championship August 20 in Charleston, WV. About Yamaha WaterCraft Group Yamaha Boats and WaveRunner personal watercraft are products of the Yamaha WaterCraft Group, a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, the Yamaha WaterCraft Group is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of Yamaha watercraft in the United States. For more information, please visit www.yamaha-motor.com. Media Contact: Bob Gonsalves, R. Allen Group for Yamaha, 770-855-7943 bob.gonsalves@rallengroup.com This document contains many of Yamaha's valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement. ###

BRP SET TO RELEASE NEW 2011 SEA-DOO “DOO IT” WAKESKATE INSTRUCTION VIDEOS FEATURING THE NIKE 6.0 TEAM RIDERS
Melbourne, FL, USA – February 11, 2011 – BRP is releasing a new series of Sea-Doo wakeskate instruction videos featuring the Nike 6.0 team riders explaining how they do their tricks behind the new 2011 Sea-Doo WAKE 155 watercraft and 230 SP boat. The 2011 Sea-Doo “DOO IT” wakeskate instruction videos give insight on basic techniques to pro-level tricks from the sport’s top athletes and how Sea-Doo technologies help them perform at a higher level. The Nike 6.0 wakeskate team is comprised of arguably three of the top five riders in the world including; Nick Taylor, Ben Horan, and Andrew Pastura. This is the third year BRP has partnered with the Nike 6.0 wake team as the relationship has produced mutually beneficial results. The Sea-Doo WAKE 155 and WAKE PRO 215 models are the only watercraft specifically designed for tow sports and the Nike 6.0 wakeskate team riders have provided input used in the development process of these new models. The result is the most advanced PWC tow vehicles on the market and the best wake shape from a direct drive, jet-propelled boat in the Sea-Doo 210 & 230 SP and 210 & 230 WAKE models. A new Sea-Doo “DOO IT” wakeskate instructional video will be released every week via Sea-Doo.com in the WAKE section, on youtube.com/seaddotv and facebook.com/seadoo. Examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7w_3reL2YA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2vyJfpzlgU To get more information on the Sea-Doo WAKE watercraft and boats go to www.sea-doo.com.
Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau approves Special funding for 29th quakysense IJSBA World Finals - Personal Watercraft racers from around the world returning to Crazy Horse RV Resort & Campground. By: staff (Mon, Aug/23/2010)
Following a recent unanimous vote of approval from its board of directors, the Lake Havasu City Convention and Visitors Bureau has allocated special funding for the second straight year to help market and promote this year’s 29th Annual quakysense International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) Jet Ski World Finals. Featuring the best personal watercraft racers from around the world, the 2010 quakysense IJSBA World Finals will be held on Lake Havasu on Oct. 3-10. Returning to Lake Havasu for the 29th consecutive year, several hundred Jet Ski entries from across the U.S. and over 30 nations annually converge on Lake Havasu along with news media from a dozen countries to participate in and cover this world-renown special event. “The IJSBA World Finals and Lake Havasu City have been bonded together for nearly three decades and the Lake Havasu City Convention and Visitors Bureau is very excited to once again partner with the IJSBA to enhance the visibility and quality of this event even more,” said Doug Traub, the new President/CEO of the LHCCVB. “The economic impact of this event for Lake Havasu City over these many years is astronomical and we are poised to assist with marketing and promoting this event to gain an even wider reach than it already does. We anticipated last year that our new involvement with the event would springboard into a continuing supporting partnership in the years ahead and it has for at least 2010. The IJSBA World Finals has been in our area longer and provides more visibility internationally for us than any other event ever held here.” Sanctioned under rules of the IJSBA, with world headquarters in Half Moon Bay, Calif. and produced in association with Jim Russell’s DSM Events of Lake Havasu City, the quakysense IJSBA World Finals of personal watercraft Jet Ski racing is one of the world's most unique and spectacular sporting championships. Returning to Lake Havasu for the 29th consecutive year, the massive Jet Ski racing extravaganza will be held in the shadow of the original London Bridge on the offshoot waters of the Colorado River. “It has always been a natural fit for the IJSBA to work in partnership to promote this event with the Lake Havasu City Convention and Visitors Bureau and it’s great that they are joining with us again to help expand the exposure of this world-wide event even further,” said Scott Frazier, Managing Director of the IJSBA. “We look forward to continuing to build this relationship for the enhancement of both the event and Lake Havasu City tourism in general.” The Jet Ski race site for the 12th consecutive year will be at the purpose-built Aqua Stadium on the grounds of the Crazy Horse RV Resort and Campgrounds in the popular Arizona water resort of Lake Havasu City. A veritable salute to personal watercraft and the youthful lifestyle it represents, the industry's biggest week will include several distinct championship events. Starting the week will be the 2010 IJSBA Novice National Finals and Masters World Finals (Oct. 3-5), followed by the 2010 IJSBA Expert and Amateur World Finals (Oct. 6-7) and concluding with the featured 2009 IJSBA Pro and Pro-Am World Finals (Oct. 8-10). Freestyle athletes will compete in the IJSBA Amateur Freestyle World Finals on Friday, Oct. 8 and the IJSBA Pro Freestyle World Finals with qualifying on Saturday, Oct. 9 and finals on Sunday, Oct. 10. The event offers free admission to the main stadium area Performance Alley-the World’s largest PWC Jet Ski Trade Show, which features more than 40 individual vendors of the leading performance companies for watercraft, side by side and other power sports. Original Equipment Manufacturers will unveil their 2011 models. Monster Energy Drink will be on site once again with product sampling and the latest apparel and accessories will be displayed from major industries. The official website of the quakysense IJSBA World Finals is www.ijsba.com while the official website of the Lake Havasu City Convention and Visitors Bureau is www.golakehavasu.com.


	Hartwell, Georgia- What a great race and event, our Jettribe rig pulled in on Thursday and the race sight was buzzing with activity and energy. Very similar to the World Finals at Lake Havasu kind of feeling. This was one of the best events we have seen yet; the locals turned out in record numbers and local food vendors were not in any short supply at all. We loved feasting on Sue's baby back ribs; this might be the best food on earth, hands down. Just ask Ronny Mac, he had his share of ribs all weekend.
Some of the small touches that really set off AJ's events are the hospitality. On Friday after a long drive to Georgia, we were treated to some back yard style barbeque which was a nice touch. And throughout the entire weekend our Jettirbe crew was pretty busy managing our busy booth, so AJ was kind enough to constantly drop off burgers for us. The racers’ party hosted by (Watercrafters) on Saturday night was very nice ...it gave us and the racers a chance just to be ourselves and hang out. As an added bonus, we signed (Watercrafters) as our new dealer for the Jettribe in Hartwell.
	We would like to congratulate our team riders that raced over the weekend. Josh Block took 1st place in Novice Ski Stock and Amateur Ski Open, Bill Haig finished 4th in Pro-Am Ski GP, Jimmy Wilson finished 9th in Pro-Am Ski GP, Mike Bartolomeo finished 5th in Amateur Ski Open, Jeremy Schandelmayer finished 2nd in his Pro-Am Open Runabout class and 1st in Expert Runabout Limited, Derek Correll finished 1st in Amateur Runabout N/A Limited, Christine Milone took 4th in her Novice Limited Runabout class, and Laura Milone finished 3rd in her Novice Women’s Ski Limited class.
We would like to thank AJ of the IJSBA and his crew for putting on another great event, and we would also like to thank the town of Hartwell for hosting this event for us, it was such a blast! And we want to wish a speedy recovery to David who broke his leg over the weekend. ###

Watercross to provide boost to area economy

By Mark Hynds, Sports editor

A.J. Handler with Upstate Watercraft Promotions toured the Big Oaks Recreation Area site recently and was impressed with what he saw. Read more...

BRP PARTNERS WITH NIKE 6.0 WAKESKATE TEAM RIDERS TO PRODUCE “DO IT” VIDEOS BEHIND THE 2010 SEA-DOO WAKE PRO 215 WATERCRAFT

Melbourne, FL, USA – February 5, 2010 – BRP has led the marine industry in online films displaying the lifestyle and advanced technologies of Sea-Doo watercraft and boats and has completed the 2010 “DO IT” video shorts with the Nike 6.0 Wakeskate Team. Nike 6.0 team riders – Ben Horan, Matt Manzari, Nick Taylor, and Silas Thurman – spent some time behind the new 2010 Sea-Doo WAKE Pro 215 watercraft and explain how they do some of their favourite tricks. These elite riders show their wakeskate skills and share their thoughts on their relationship with the Sea-Doo brand and the new iControl features on the 2010 models.

The 2010 “DO IT” videos from BRP are hosted on the Sport section on www.sea-doo.com and can be viewed on the Sea-Doo You Tube channel www.you-tube.com/seadootv. These videos share four of the world’s best wakeskaters insight on how to make the most of your family’s time on the water with tow sports. The riders share their thoughts on the unique features that make the Sea-Doo WAKE PRO 215 the only watercraft specifically designed for tow sports including the new Ski Mode and only intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR).

“We couldn’t do what we do without using Sea-Doo watercraft.” said Nike 6.0 WAKE Team Manager, Silas Thurman. “We recently released our feature film, Aquafrolics, and between our teams three Sea-Doo WAKE watercraft we logged over 340 hours of running time in every kind of water imaginable, and they worked every time. While filming the “DO IT” videos we saw how BRP has taken the WAKE (models) to the next level with iControl, and that’s only going to help us take wakeskating to the next level.”

For a look at the new Sea-Doo WAKE videos, visit www.sea-doo.com/en-US/watercraft/sport/wakePro/

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WATERTOP OPENS REGISTRATION FOR EXCLUSIVE 2010 BIMINI ROAD RALLY PWC EVENTURE RIDE

Melbourne, FL – December 2, 2009 – WaterTop Unlimited^® has begun accepting applications for the exclusive, all-inclusive, four-day/four-night PWC adventure ride from Miami to Bimini, Bahamas taking place June 24-28, 2010.

Part event, all adventure, the 2010 eventure will be the sixth year of the popular Bimini Road Rally, a one-of-a-kind PWC ride that takes up to 20 special eventurists on a four-star trip from North Miami, across open-ocean and the Gulf Stream to the island of Bimini in the Bahamas - smack-dab in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle.

Each eventurists will test their physical and mental stamina in this demanding, once-in-a-lifetime ride with the safety of expert PWC adventure riders and the support of escort boats leading the way. Eventurists’ all-inclusive trip will include a stay at the Double Tree^* Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa in Sunny Isle, Florida and three nights at South Bimini’s finest property, Bimini Sands^† Resort and Marina.

“The Bimini Road Rally has truly become the personal watercraft industry’s premier, owner adventure ride.” says WaterTop General Manager Tim McKercher. “There is something very special about spending time in Bimini; with the stresses in today’s world people need to take more personal time. The Bimini Road Rally allows PWC enthusiasts to get away with no worries about anything, as we make it very easy to relax and have fun.”

Bimini is a truly magical destination with much folklore and its famous electric blue waters. Eventurists will visit the sunken concrete ship, the Sapona, various aircraft crash sites, highly sought fountain-of-youth, Honeymoon Harbor, Alice Town, and the legendary Bimini Road – thought to be the path to the lost city of Atlantis.

The Bimini Road Rally is not for the faint of heart, as a trip into the Bermuda Triangle always brings uncertainty but the experienced WaterTop staff ensures eventurists have an incredible experience-of-a-lifetime. This Rally is limited to the first 20 people who meet the detailed criteria required for this trip. The WaterTop staff will do EVERTHING to make the trip as easy and memorable as possible . . . except squeeze the throttle.

“This is our staff’s favorite event of the year, every year, and we do a lot of events,” noted McKercher. “The reason is it is fun, and everybody who participates always has a great time.”

For those who want to enjoy Bimini with their significant other, but would rather not take to the high seas, WaterTop offers to fly them from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport to Bimini and back with the WaterTop support staff via Continental Airlines.

The Participation fee is $2250 per rider and $1850 for a second person sharing the same room. This fee includes nearly everything during the trip including four nights accommodations, all meals, Bahamian Boating Permit (mandatory $150), 50 gallons of fuel in Bimini, WaterTop Gift Pack, and much more.

Event and registration information will be available on, the soon to be redesigned, www.watertopevents.com or contact WaterTop directly at 321.409.0519 or info@watertopunlimited.com.

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Professional PWC Racer Eric Lagopoulos Attempts to Break Three World Records on Thursday, November 12, 2009 with Effort Helping the Boomer Esiason Foundation in Project Dream.

Melbourne, FL – November 11, 2009 Eric Lagopoulos will be testing his physical and mental being this Thursday, November 12 by attempting to ride over 1000 miles in 24-hours on a Sea-Doo watercraft. November 12 is Guinness Book Of World Records day and Lagopoulos, will be attempting to break the records for most miles ridden on a PWC in 24 hours, most in six hours, and quickest time to 1000 kilometers by doing multiple laps on the 10-mile long, 200-foot wide C-54 canal in South Brevard County. Lagopoulos will be riding for a cause in Project Dream as he will be raising money for the Boomer Esiason Foundation with every mile he completes, helping the families with children that suffer from cystic fibrosis.

Lagopoulos is a veteran professional PWC racer and model from Long Boat Key, FL and is fresh off capturing the APBA HydroDrag Vintage National Championship at this same venue the weekend prior and will be attempting to complete over 50 laps on the 20-mile loop. The Project Dream base will be at the C-54 Canal launch ramp facility where Lagopoulos will have a support team for refueling, providing meals, and moral support. Lagopoulos will have to fight fatigue, both physical and mental, to accomplish the feat.

“What I will go through to break these three world records is nothing compared to what the kids with Cystic Fibrosis go through every day,” said Lagopoulos. “The Boomer Esiason Foundation does incredible work to help these families cope with these challenges every day. I will do my best to help the cause and the cause will help keep me focused on the goal. Now I need the help of the watercraft community to make the true difference by supporting the effort with donations.”

Lagopoulos will begin his attempt in the early morning hours aboard a Sea-Doo RXT iS watercraft and he hopes he can avoid the unexpected to stay on track to break the records. “Anything can happen out there going 65 mph for that long,” noted Lagopoulos. “There are alligators, snakes, logs, big flying bugs, all kinds of stuff to deal with, but it is a good venue for this and we welcome people from Central Florida to come and watch, support us, and make a donation. It is a good time to help (with a donation), leading into the holidays. And beyond the obvious of helping the kids, the donations are tax deductible!”

To learn more about this record and to support this worth while charity, visit www.esiason.org and www.firstgiving.com/projectdream.

ZORN TAKES RIVA RACING HYDRODRAG UNLIMITED WIN IN FALL NATIONAL WITH PARR TAKING TOP SPOT IN FISHBOWL FREESTYLE

Melbourne, FL – November 9, 2009 – The RIVA Racing HydroDrag Fall National took place in blustery conditions and saw Duke Zorn blow away his competition in the HydroUnlimited final. Zorn joined Stan Hightower, Troy Snyder, and Eric Lagopoulos as winners of the Fall National PWC drag race event while Jeremy Parr took the top spot in the first FishBowl Freestyle National. The weekend events drew competitors and fans from all over the eastern seaboard and saw intense action with multiple photo finishes in the HydroDrags and A+ showmanship in the FishBowl Freestyle contest.

The C-54 canal located on Central Florida’s East Coast was host to the final HydroDrag event of the 2009 series, chosen for its unique layout normally providing ideal conditions for peak speeds but this weekend faced 15-25 mph winds producing small white caps at times in the 200-foot wide canal. Speed Alley top speed competition was conducted from East-to-West, with the wind but the chop negated any advantages the riders might have picked up with less wind resistance. Local Space Coast rider, Duke Zorn of nearby Titusville, FL posted the fastest top speed of the weekend on his conversion PWC with a peak speed of 88.1 mph.

Zorn also took the top spot in the premier HydroUnlimited drag races, battling through the double elimination heat races beating Stan Hightower down the 1/8^th mile track and collecting the $500 first place prize money. Hightower pocketed $300 for the runner-up spot and Jonathan Nieves took the third spot and $200. Hightower on his Sea-Doo RXP-X would be the weekends most decorated racer winning the HydroLimited class title bettering Orlando’s Dustin Charrier and taking the runner up spot in the HydroStock class.

Veteran closed course racer Troy Snyder of Bradenton, FL on his Neptune racing built Sea-Doo RXP-X gave drag racing a try and came away the Fall National Champion in the HydroStock class. Snyder’s cross-town neighbor Eric Lagopoulos took the HydroVintage class win on his Sea-Doo SPX.

The Fishbowl Freestyle National was a new event taking place under the lights Saturday night in conjunction with the Racers Party at Interchange Square in Palm Bay, FL. Local Jeremy Parr taking time off from his day job at NASA put on a spectacular show wowing the crowd with big tricks and smooth transitions and claiming the first FishBowl freestyle win and $500 top prize. Recent IJSBA Hall-of-Fame inductee and Melbourne, FL resident Lloyd “Showtime” Burlew rode to a solid routine after a ten-year hiatus and took the third spot. Johnny Leftly of Orlando - via the UK – put in a solid three-minute ride and took the third place spot and $200.

The RIVA Racing HydroDrag Fall National wraps up the 2009 PWC racing season and the three event series. Stan Hightower of Lindale, Georgia claimed both the HydroLimited and HydroStock HydroDrag National Championships with Dan O’Keffe of Osage Beach, MO taking the HydroUnlimited Championship and Eric Lagopoulos taking the HydroVintage Championship.

RIVA RACING HYDRODRAG FALL NATIONAL RESULTS SPEED ALLEY
HydroVintage
1^st	Brandon Ferro, Orange, TX	Yamaha	68.4 mph
2^nd	Eric Lagopoulos, Sarasota, FL	Sea-Doo	68.1 mph
Hydro-Box Stock
1^st	Kristian Ichozio, Margate, FL	Yamaha	68.3 mph
HydroStock
1^st	Jeff Dyckowski, Rydel, GA	Sea-Doo	77.7 mph
2^nd	Stan Hightower, Lindale, GA	Sea-Doo	77.5 mph
3^rd	Troy Snyder, Bradenton, FL	Sea-Doo	75.9 mph
HydroLimited
1^st	Dustin Charrier, Orlando, FL	Yamaha	85.5 mph
2^nd	Doel Antonmarchi, Jacksonville, FL	Sea-Doo	79.2 mph
3^rd	Stan Hightower, Lindale, GA	Sea-Doo	77.7 mph
HydroUnlimited – two-stroke
1^st	Ross Niemoeller, St. Pete, FL	Yamaha	78.4 mph
HydroUnlimited
1^st	Duke Zorn, Titusville, FL	Yam/S-D	88.1 mph
2^nd	Chris Caputo, Lanoka Harbor, NJ	Sea-Doo	87.4 mph
3^rd	Stan Hightower, Lindale, GA	Sea-Doo	81.5 mph
	HYDRODRAGS
HydroVintage
1^st	Eric Lagopoulos, Sarasota, FL	Sea-Doo
2^nd	Brandon Ferro, Orange, TX	Yamaha
Hydro-Box Stock
1^st	DK Ledgerwood, Cartersville, GA	Sea-Doo
2^nd	Jeff Dyckowski, Rydel, GA	Sea-Doo
3^rd	Kristian Ichozio, Margate, FL	Yamaha
HydroStock
1^st	Troy Snyder, Bradenton, FL	Sea-Doo
2^nd	Stan Hightower, Lindale, GA	Sea-Doo
3^rd	Jeff Dyckowski, Rydel, GA	Sea-Doo
HydroLimited
1^st	Stan Hightower, Lindale, GA	Sea-Doo
2^nd	Dustin Charrier, Orlando, FL	Yamaha
3^rd	Dean Charrier, Orlando, FL	Yamaha
HydroUnlimited
1^st	Duke Zorn, Titusville, FL	Yam/S-D
2^nd	Stan Hightower, Lindale, GA	Sea-Doo
3^rd	Jonathon Nieves, Orlando, FL	Sea-Doo
FISHBOWL FREESTYLE NATIONAL
1^st	Jeremy Parr, Titusville, FL	Yamaha
2^nd	Lloyd Burlew, Melbourne, FL	Yamaha
3^rd	Johnny Leftly, Orlando, FL	Yamaha

For full event information, contact WaterTop Unlimited directly at 321.409.0519 and info@watertopunlimited.com or visit www.watertopevents.com.

NEW SINGLE DAY OPEN WATER DISTANCE WORLD RECORD SET AT 753 MILES (1,211 km) ON SEA-DOO WATERCRAFT

Naples, FL, USA – October 30, 2009 – Mike Pagliccia of Naples, Florida became the latest marine adventurer to set a World Record for distance on a personal watercraft by riding his Sea-Doo watercraft 753-miles (1,211 km) in 24-hours to set the new open-water mark. Pagliccia follows his 2008 attempt on a Sea-Doo GTI watercraft (624-miles/1004 km) with both efforts raising money for the American Cancer Society. Pagliccia follows Dale Vranckx who set the flat-water distance record in 24-hours at 786-miles (1,265 km) aboard Sea-Doo watercraft in July 2009, and proceeds Eric Lagopoulos in his attempt to break three World Records aboard a iCONTROL equipped Sea-Doo RXT iS watercraft on November 12^th.

Pagliccia surpassed the current world record of 714-miles, set by Brett Kettle of Australia, for the longest distance traveled on a personal watercraft in open water within a twenty-four hour period by reaching 753-miles. Pagliccia began his attempt from Wiggins Pass in Naples, FL and negotiated a 30-mile track between Naples and Sanibel Island, FL, with the attempt continuing into the night with a special executive order from the Florida Wildlife Commission allowing him to ride his PWC at night on a controlled three-mile loop North of the Naples Pier.

Pagliccia credits his success on the four months of physical training he did prior to the event and having a machine that could withstand the 24-hour ride in rough water. "The Sea-Doo GTX handled the rough water extremely well and with the speed that the watercraft offered, I was able to make up time as soon as the sun started to rise."

Pagliccia raised over $3000.00 for the American Cancer Society during the promotion of the event by selling T-Shirts and through local business sponsorships. Pagliccia stated, "This ride was dedicated to my Mother-In-Law, Freda Slattery who died of cancer on March 7, 2009 and is in tribute to those that continue to battle this terrible disease.”

On the heels of Pagliccia’s accomplishment, professional watercraft racer Eric Lagopoulos is planning to break three world records on November 12, 2009; Guinness Book of World Records Day. Lagopoulos has teamed with the legendary Pro Football quarterback Boomer Esiason and the Boomer Esiason Foundation for “Project Dream” to raise money for the research and treatment of children afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis. Lagopoulos is planning on breaking the records for most miles in a six-hour time frame, fastest time to 1000 km (625 miles), and most distance on flat water in a 24-hour period.

Lagopoulos plans on achieving his goals piloting a Action Watercraft (Venice, FL) backed Sea-Doo RXT iS watercraft around a 22-mile loop on the C-54 Canal south of Palm Bay, FL. The C-54 waterway offers ideal conditions for such an attempt yet Lagopoulos will have to overcome fatigue, Florida wildlife, and count on the dependability of his Sea-Doo watercraft to reach his goals. His biggest goal is to break the 1000-mile mark in the 24-hour time frame.

Lagopoulos is looking for supporters and donors to ensure his cause is a success. “The Boomer Esiason Foundation helps families with children suffering from Cystic Fibrosis get through their days.” Lagopoulos said. “We take for granted doing normal things like riding a Sea-Doo watercraft for fun, so I am asking for people to contribute fifty-cents, a dime, a penny, anything to every mile I complete so these families can go into the holidays with a little something extra. Help me give them the good life and ensure it gets better.”

To get involved with the effort, please visit www.firstgiving.com/projectdream. You can also follow Lagopoulos’ preparation or discuss the attempt with him through www.facebook.com/ericlagopoulos. To see more on the Sea-Doo RXT iS watercraft being used in this attempt and how you can set your own personal records visit the showroom section at Sea-Doo.com.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski‑Doo^® and Lynx™ snowmobiles, Sea‑Doo^® watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude^® and Johnson^®outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E‑TEC^®, Can‑Am™ all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax^® engines and karts.

www.brp.com

WATERTOP TO ADD RED BULL FISHBOWL FREESTYLE NATIONAL TO HYDRODRAG EVENT

Melbourne, FL – October 30, 2009 – WaterTop Unlimited will be adding an exciting personal watercraft (PWC) freestyle show to their HydroDrag weekend with the new Red Bull Fishbowl Freestyle National. The Red Bull Fishbowl event will take place at Palm Bay’s Interchange Shopping center pond (I-95 & Malabar Rd) and will feature the best stand up PWC riders in the South East competing for $1000 under lights. This event will take place in conjunction to the RIVA Racing HydroDrag Fall Nationals taking place Nov 7‑8 at C-54 Canal.

The Riva Racing HydroDrag Fall National is a PWC drag racing event that draws the fastest PWC in the western hemisphere to the Space Coast to compete in a head-to-head 1/8-mile drag racing format. The Spring National, held in the same venue, saw the first 100 mph-plus run, by Puerto Rico’s, Julio Rivera, and the Fall National competitors look to top that mark. The Red Bull Fishbowl is a new event and will showcase another aspect of the sport where people can see the highflying action of the freestyle riders up close in the Interchange Plaza pond at night under the lights.

“The Space Coast is a PWC riding mecca full of talent, so it is great to be able to showcase the different aspects of the sport in one weekend.” says event producer Tim McKercher of WaterTop Unlimited. “The HydroDrag is a great spectator sport and is extremely exciting with PWC producing over 400 horsepower and displaying amazing speeds andC-54 is a great venue for this. Now with the Red Bull Fishbowl at Interchange Plaza people of the Space Coast will see a more diverse look at what the sport is about and be able to see X-Games type of tricks on PWC by some of the best riders, and all for free..”

The RIVA Racing HydroDrag Fall National is sanctioned by the APBA (American Powerboat Association) and includes drag racing with classes including: Box Stock, Vintage (1998 and prior), Pro Stock – taking place Saturday, November 7^th - and Limited, and Unlimited – taking place Sunday, November 8^th, all at the C-54 Canal at the Brevard/Indian River County line off of Babcock St.

The Red Bull Fishbowl Freestyle National will take place at 7 pm on Saturday, November 7^th prior to the Racer and Fan Appreciation Party Taking place at Siggy’s All-American Bar at Interchange Plaza (I-95 & Malabar Rd.). Competitors will have two minutes to impress the judges with a variety of tricks to prove “Red Bull Gives You Wings” and eyeing the $1000 prize money and Red Bull Fishbowl trophies. The Red Bull Wings Team will be on-site as well to keep the fans energized.

Riva Racing is the world’s leading PWC aftermarket performance company and title sponsors the HydroDrags with Route 1 Motorsports, Malabar Moes, Siggys All-American Bar, Amsoil performance lubricants, and WaterTop Unlimited. The host hotel is the Palm Bay Comfort Suites.

RIVA Racing HydroDrag Fall National Schedule of events.

Friday, November 6
1:00 -3:30 PM HydroDrag Launch Pad practice
6:30 -8:30 PM Event Registration - Palm Bay Comfort Suites
Saturday, November 7
8:00 -9:00 AM Tech Inspection – C-54
9:30 –11:00 AM Vintage, Stock, Box Stock Speed Alley
12:00 -3:30 PM Vintage, Stock, Box Stock HydroDrag Nationals
4:00 PM Grudge Match Call-Out Drags
7:00 PM Red Bull Fishbowl Freestyle National – Interchange Plaza
8:00-10:00 PM HydroDrag Red Bull Fan Party – Siggys All-American Bar
Sunday, November 8
7:30 – 8:30 AM Tech Inspection C-54
9:30 – 11:30AM HydroLimited and HydroUnlimited Speed Alley

For full event information, contact WaterTop Unlimited directly at 321.409.0519 and info@watertopunlimited.com or visit www.watertopevents.com.

IJSBA announce 2009 American Watercraft Association Parade of Nations presented by Walt’s Motorsports and Marine

September 17, 2009

The American Watercraft Association brings together personal watercraft enthusiasts, dealers and manufacturers to protect your right to ride. When you join the AWA, you add your voice to the thousands of PWC owners fighting for the freedom to enjoy recreational boating. For more information on the AWA or to become a member visit their website at www.awahq.org

Walt's Motorsports and Marine has been a leader in the PWC and racing industry for many years, helping racers and their families prep ski's that have been shipped from numerous countries.

This year, these two entities have pooled resources in order to sponsor and keep active the very popular Parade of Nations. The event, held in the London Bridge Resort Conference Center at 7:00 PM on October 15, shall be titled:

2009 IJSBA AMERICAN WATERCRAFT ASSOCIATION PARADE OF NATIONS
Proudly presented by: Walt's Motorsports & Marine

The IJSBA deeply appreciates the efforts of Parade of Nations chairperson, Kay Sykes, in all of her hard work on this amazing and wonderful celebration of culture and unity.

If you would like to reserve seats for your country, of have any other questions about the Parade of Nations, please feel free to contact her at ksparadeofnations@gmail.com

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IJSBA Welcomes VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network as latest World Finals Sponsor and Feed Host

September 11, 2009

The IJSBA is very pleased to announce our latest partner in bringing you the 2009 quakysense World Finals. The VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network is the single largest producer of original Internet talk radio programming in the world.

With a world wide audience and programming such as their PowerUp Motorsports Channel, VoiceAmerica is a perfect fit to bring IJSBA racing to even more homes around the planet. Not only will VoiceAmerica be plugging the 2009 quakysense World Finals but they will be allowing us to use their cutting edge resources to host our free live feed on the final three days of racing.

Because of their size and amazing capacity, the 2009 quakysense World Finals will host a live streaming video from a webcam of the event for the first time ever.

The IJSBA is very grateful to VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network and the PowerUp Motorsports Channel for their support. More information will be coming soon.

For immediate questions about the 2009 quakysense World Finals, please email info@ijsba.com or call +1-(714)-751-8695.

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Paddleboard, 928 Minis Pit Bike races, world's best PWC racers - Free admission all part of the 28th quakysense IJSBA World Finals

September 10, 2009:

Personal Watercraft racers from around the world returning to Crazy Horse RV Resort & Campground

With the event clock countdown at 30 days and ticking, entries continue to climb, vendors continue to commit and ancillary events continue to be finalized for next month’s 28th Annual quakysense International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) World Finals. Featuring the top personal watercraft racers from around the world, the 2009 quakysense IJSBA World Finals will be held on Lake Havasu on Oct. 10-18.

The event, which offers free admission to the main stadium area, also features the colorful Performance Alley with over 50 vendors and interactive industry exhibitors participating from around the world. quakysense is the world’s leader in competition wetsuits and will have a display featuring these and a wide variety of accessories.

The race site for the 11th consecutive year will be at the purpose-built Aqua Stadium on the grounds of the Crazy Horse RV Resort and Campgrounds in the Arizona resort of Lake Havasu City.

Recently added to the event schedule have been the Stand-up Paddleboard Championships to be held Saturday, Oct. 10 to help kick off the festivities, the 928 Minis Motocross Pit Bike Race on Saturday, Oct. 17 and the Sea-Doo Bounty competition and a special ramp jump contest on Sunday, Oct. 18. The Minis will also practice on-site on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Returning to Lake Havasu for the 28th consecutive year, several hundred entries from across the U.S. and over 30 nations annually converge on Lake Havasu along with news media from a dozen countries to participate in and cover this world-renown special event. The massive racing extravaganza will once again be held in the shadow of the original London Bridge on the offshoot waters of the Colorado River.

“The elements are all coming together for another in a long run of memorable events and we are definitely looking forward to this year’s quakysense IJSBA World Finals,” said Scott Frazier, executive director of the IJSBA. “Entries are up from last year at this date, the Performance Alley is jam-packed, and the overall interest in the community is rising at a rapid rate. In the midst of these challenging economic times, this event will offer an exciting and memorable respite from issues we are facing today. And, we are able with the help of our generous sponsors, to present this massive waterfest with free admission for the public.”

A veritable salute to personal watercraft and the youthful lifestyle it represents, the industry's biggest week will include several distinct championship events. Starting the week will be the Novice, Amateur and Masters classes (Oct. 12-14), Expert classes (Oct. 14-15) and concluding with the featured 2009 IJSBA Pro and Pro-Am World Finals (Oct. 15-18).

Freestyle athletes will compete in the IJSBA Amateur Freestyle World Finals on Friday, Oct. 16 and the IJSBA Pro Freestyle World Finals with qualifying on Saturday, Oct. 17 and finals on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Helping to add color and pageantry to the event, the third annual IJSBA Parade of Nations, hosted by Lake Havasu City mayor Mark Nexsen, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the London Bridge Resort and Convention Center.

Open to the public at no charge, the IJSBA Parade of Nations includes participating athletes presented in parade behind the flag of their respective countries and a Lake Havasu Award of excellence to each athlete presented by Mayor Nexsen.

Among the free sampling opportunities in the IJSBA Performance Alley will be the new libation station from Arizona’s Diageo Spirits and Alliance Beverage Distributors, a supporting sponsor of the event. Diageo Spirits will be sampling three of their latest innovation brands: Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka and Captain Morgan’s 100 Proof Spiced Rum for those of legal age. Like other vendors, they will also have a wide selection of special beverages available for purchase.

One of the other interesting aspects of the event which most people won’t even realize is that for the third consecutive year, IJSBA Water Safety Director Shawn Alladio will be conducting a Certified Course Marshal training program through her prominent K38 Rescue group.

The event will showcase a variety of new products like the revolutionary Samba pwc and the latest in high performance technology from Riva Motorsports, the world’s largest Watercraft dealer.

There will also be free sampling from Monster Energy, some fortunate spectators will get the opportunity to watch the freestyle action way up close in Tug Tub’s floating hot tub as well as vendor event specials from many companies, including long-time IJSBA supporter Walt’s Motorsports & Marine.

Joining quakysense as a major sponsor of the event for the first time since 2004 is the Lake Havasu City Convention and Visitors Bureau. Associate sponsors are Monster Energy and Riva Motorsports. OEM support is again being provided by Kawasaki, Sea-Doo and Yamaha.

Sanctioned under rules of the IJSBA, with world headquarters in Half Moon Bay, Calif. and produced in association with Jim Russell’s DSM Events of Lake Havasu City, the quakysense IJSBA World Finals of personal watercraft racing is one of the world's most unique and spectacular sporting championships.

The official website of the quakysense IJSBA World Finals is www.ijsba.com while the official website of the Lake Havasu City Convention and Visitors Bureau iswww.golakehavasu.com.

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2009 UWP Press Release
Press Releases are listed IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

IJSBA Announces Multiple Entry Rewards Program for Upstate Watercross and Great Lakes Watercross events...

IJSBA is pleased to announce a reward program for those racers participating at the following IJSBA sanctioned events: Upstate Watercraft Promotions and Great Lakes Watercross Promotions. All persons who complete more than seven individual class entries will receive a copy of either the 2007 or 2008 quakysense World Finals DVD. This inventory will be on-site with the promoter so that it can be given to the eligible riders once their entries have been completed. Competitors participating in the entire series of either promoter with an average of two or more entries per event will receive a $10.00 credit towards their 2009 quakysense World Finals competition participation.

For more information, including the establishment of a rider reward program for your event or series, please contact the IJSBA by emailing info@ijsba.com or by calling +1-(714)-751-8695 on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 9:00AM PST to 5:00PM PST.

BRP ADDS INFORMATIVE, ENTERTAINING VIDEOS TO AWARD WINNING SEA‑DOO.COM

Valcourt, QC, CANADA – May 5, 2009 BRP has upgraded the company’s award winning Sea‑Doo website, www.sea-doo.com, with a collection of short videos to educate and entertain visitors. The Sea-Doo video library includes technological overviews of the new iCONTROL system, watercraft model performance comparisons, Direct-Drive jet propulsion advantage of Sea-Doo Sport Boats, and WAKE how-to videos. The videos can be found on the product pages in the showroom section at www.sea-doo.com.

The product comparison videos include a musclecraft shootout pitting the Sea-Doo RXP, RXP‑X, and RXT-X models against the industry’s closest competitors in a variety of performance evaluations monitored by the independent Florida Institute of Technology and Fun Jet Magazine. Three IJSBA Hall of Fame racers push each model to their maximum capabilities to clearly show which watercraft is the best of the musclecraft offers. This video shootout clearly puts the claims to rest in regard to which watercraft truly offers the best acceleration, handling, and fuel economy.

The second comparison video showcases the top selling models in the recreational segment, including the Sea-Doo GTI SE watercraft, performing a variety of typical boating activities. Two couples demonstrate the differences between the two watercraft to see which model offers the most value, convenience, durability, and performance.

The Sea-Doo WAKE DO IT Trick Tip videos feature the Nike 6.0 wakeskate pro team riders Nick Taylor, Ben Horan, and Matt Manzari riding behind the new Sea-Doo WAKE 155 and WAKE PRO watercraft. Each rider shows how they pull off some of their favorite tricks and how the tow sport specific features on the WAKE models help them make it look easy. They also share their thoughts on why the WAKE model watercraft are perfect for families looking to get the most out of their budgets and time on the water.

The “USCG Award” video shows United States Coast Guard Chief Officer, Captain Mark Rizzo presenting BRP with the agency’s prestigious Safe Boating Recognition for the revolutionary iBR (intelligent Brake and Reverse) system and explains the safety benefits of the system. This video compliments the various iCONTROL systems videos that explain the iTC, iS, iBR, and S³ systems. The videos are elaborately detailed yet simple to understand, as the iCONTROL videos show how each new technology helps make riding a watercraft easier and more fun than ever imagined. The new Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS and RXT iS 255 come equipped with iCONTROL, the most advanced technologies ever introduced on a recreational vessel.

The Sea-Doo website, www.sea-doo.com, also has several new features and upgrades. The “Dealer Locator” tool allows consumers to input their address and instantly find the closest authorized Sea-Doo dealers. Through this section consumers can also utilize the “Get-a-Quote” tool to find the best value for their needs. In the News & Events section, enthusiasts can see all that is new with Sea-Doo by signing up for the new and improved Sea-Doo newsletter. Visitors can also add their own event in the “Add an Event” section.

The Sea-Doo video library is the latest tool from BRP to help consumers make the best possible purchasing decision to fulfill their watersports needs. There is no better time to buy a new Sea‑Doo watercraft or sport boat with strong manufacturer incentives and BRP dealers offering very attractive value packages. Visit www.sea-doo.com for more details on current incentive offers and see why the “Good Life Just Got Better”.

Sea-Doo, RXP, RXP-X, RXT-X, GTI SE, iS, iTC, S³, iBR, iCONTROL, WAKE, and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

GTX is a trademark of Castrol Limited, used under license.

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BRP’S 2009 SEA-DOO GTX LIMITED IS WATERCRAFT WINS A RECORD NUMBER OF AWARDS

Valcourt, Québec, Canada – April 8, 2009: BRP has received a record number of awards from media and associations around the world for its revolutionary new Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS watercraft. The GTX Limited iS watercraft has recently been named the 2009 "Watercraft of the Year" by Watercraft World magazine and winner of a red dot product design award in the Transports category.

Other coveted awards received by BRP for the Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS include:

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award

The United States Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety (USGC) Award

2009 "Best of the Year Award" from MotorBoating Magazine

Best of 2009 Cabin Life Magazine – "2009 PWC Pick of the Year"

Arabian Gulf Yachting Magazine - Best Power Yacht in the Middle East

Poland Wind and Water Show - Best New Product under 7m (21 ft)

Watercraft World magazine is one of the industry's leading personal watercraft publications. It annually chooses the watercraft that best defines new standards in three major categories: innovation, long-term impact and market appeal. The Watercraft World editorial staff chose the revolutionary Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS model, featuring iCONTROL technology, for re-defining the personal watercraft industry in all three categories.

Watercraft World magazine editors noted that BRP's 2009 Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS watercraft is a “model that will drive change…not to mention change the way we drive. A model that strives to be not unique, but unique in a practical manner that enthusiasts can appreciate.”

They also explained that the intelligent suspension, award-winning braking system, and ability to start in neutral at the dock, to little touches like a hinged seat and a gauge display that pivots in unison with the tilting handlebars: “All combine to literally shove, not just push, the pace of innovation. All will have a certain degree of market appeal. And all will certainly have long lasting effects on the personal watercraft industry.”

“The 2009 Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS watercraft will change the way people enjoy the water by offering them more control than ever,” said Roch Lambert, vice-president – general manager, North American Sales & Marketing Ski-Doo/Sea-Doo/Evinrude division. “These awards are a tribute to the innovative spirit all BRP employees share. It is in our DNA to change the standard by which all recreational products are measured and the Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS watercraft is the latest in that long standing heritage.”

The international "red dot design award" is the largest and most renowned design competition in the world. This year, an international jury reviewed and evaluated over 11,000 submissions from 61 countries and chose BRP's 2009 Sea-Doo GTX iS Limited watercraft as one of the "best product design in of 2009". For more information on the red dot design awards and a list of the 2009 winners, visit red-dot.de.

Chris Dawson, vice-president – general manager, BRP International division, stated: “This technology and the new innovative design are making waves around the world. Journalists, design experts, regulatory bodies, and marine enthusiasts in every country have been calling the iCONTROL system a revolution and believe that the future of how a consumer will access and experience waterways has changed. These awards certainly reinforce that belief.”

The 2009 GTX Limited iS watercraft is the eighth Sea-Doo model to win the coveted Watercraft of the Year award. Previous Sea-Doo watercraft winners include the 1991 XP, 1992 GTX, 1997 XP, 2000 RX DI, 2002 GTX 4-TEC, 2004 RXP, and 2006 GTI models.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E-TEC, Can-Am all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines and karts.

www.brp.com

Sea-Doo, iS, iBR, iTC, iCONTROL, XP, RX DI, RXP, GTI, S3, Rotax, 4-TEC, Ski-Doo, Lynx, Evinrude, Johnson,

Can-Am, E-TEC and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

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