Bondi Rescue lifeguards take delivery of 2021 Yamaha FX HO WaveRunners
The USA has Baywatch, Australia has the real-life Bondi Rescue. Here’s how lifeguards use Jet Skis to save swimmers on one of the world’s most famous beaches.
Category: LIFESTYLE
Why are Jet Skis banned on Sydney Harbour? Government transcript reveals all
Twenty years ago today the NSW Government outlined the reasons behind the ban on Jet Skis and personal watercraft on Sydney Harbour. We unearth the parliamentary transcripts from 28 June 2001 ahead of the introduction of the exclusion zone from October 2001.
2021 Sea-Doo GTX Pro 130 makes Australian debut with Whitsunday Jet Ski Tours
These rental Jet Skis and personal watercraft do a lifetime of work in a month. Some clock up 2000 hours before being retired.
2021 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek raises $194,000 for kids in need
More than 80 Jet Ski riders overcame COVID-19 travel restrictions to raise $194,000 for sick and disadvantaged kids – in the annual, week-long Yamaha Variety Jet Trek ocean adventure.
Top 10 photos of 2020: Meet the man behind Australia’s best Jet Ski images
Gold Coast Jet Ski enthusiast Jeff Lakeford has taken more than 40,000 photos of riders getting massive air in the surf. Here are his best pics from 2020, and how he captured them.
Record Jet Ski turnout for Gold Coast Charity Ride Christmas 2020
Gold Coast Santa Charity Ride 2020: A record number of Jet Skis and personal watercraft turned out for a magic day on the water to raise money for foster kids.
New for 2021: Jet Ski and personal watercraft vest with built-in hydration pack
There’s a new safety vest – with a built-in water bladder – designed for Jet Skis and personal watercraft.
Two-in-one: UHF and VHF marine radio for use on land and water
This waterproof portable: UHF and VHF marine radio switches between communications on water – and a support crew on land.
History: What’s the difference between a Jet Ski and personal watercraft?
‘Jet Ski’ has been adopted as a generic term for personal watercraft, even though Kawasaki came up with the name. Here’s a quick history lesson on how a genius idea created an entire industry.
2020 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek raises $312,000 to help sick and disadvantaged kids
Up to 90 Jet Skis and personal watercraft turned out for the 22nd running of the ocean charity ride.