2023 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek celebrates 25 years, raises $340,000 for sick kids
The annual Yamaha Variety Jet Trek ocean adventure charity ride has celebrated its 25th anniversary. Meet the Jet Ski rider who has completed every event.
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First solo Jet Ski lap of New Zealand completed by Australian adventurer
The first man to lap mainland Australia – and Tasmania – solo on a Jet Ski has dodged cyclones and battled mammoth ocean swells to complete the first solo Jet Ski ride around New Zealand.
2023 Kawasaki Ultra 160 LX and LX-S Jet Skis unveiled, due in Australia this year
The first new Kawasaki Ultra 160 LX Jet Ski in 16 years has been unveiled in the US overnight ahead of Australian showroom arrivals later this year – with two models to challenge the Sea-Doo GTX 170 and Yamaha FX HO WaveRunner.
Jet Ski hoon faces six-month ban after spraying teenage girls on a boat
A newly-licenced Jet Ski rider in Melbourne has been identified and charged by police after his dangerous antics were caught on camera and made the TV news.
Around Australia solo Jet Ski rider Lindsay Warner now lapping New Zealand
The first person to circumnavigate mainland Australia solo on a Jet Ski is about to lap New Zealand in an attempt to set another solo record, starting from today.
Sea-Doo Switch Jet Ski-powered pontoon boat a step closer to Australia
The revolutionary Sea-Doo Switch – a Jet Ski-powered pontoon party boat – is a step closer to Australia, but it will have an eye-watering price and only be available through selected dealers.
Taiga Orca electric Jet Ski delayed for Australia but still coming
Electric Jet Ski specialist Taiga has delayed its introduction in Australia while it ramps up production for North America, however the distributor says the local rollout is still progressing.
2022 Top 10 Jet Skis for first-timers and anyone new to the sport – VIDEO
Choosing a Jet Ski can be daunting when you consider there are more than 30 models across three brands – Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner, and Kawasaki Jet Ski. This video aims to eliminate some of the guesswork.
2022 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy DIY pop-up seat – VIDEO
The first batch of Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy models sold in Australia did not have the option of a pop-up swivel seat. A Sea-Doo dealer in Australian came up with an aftermarket solution.
2022 Yamaha FX HO WaveRunner unboxing in Australia – VIDEO
After more than a year of chronic delays and stock shortages, the first batch of 2022 Yamaha FX HO WaveRunners has arrived in Australia – and we got to watch one of the first examples getting prepared for delivery.