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Mark Gerner of PWCOFFSHORE.com Racing does a number of "Tech-tip" segments to be included in the 2008 LB2CAT DVD. Those segments will be quick overviews of 1) GPS navigation required to cross the channel from Long Beach to Santa Catalina Island 2) Offshore PWC setup 3) The necessary safety gear required to be prepared for all contingencies while crossing the rather unpredictable channel to Catalina Island. Mark has crossed the channel in excess of 150 times with some of the most experienced offshore racers and riders the offshore niche has to offer. That experience has resulted in many "lessons learned" that he is always willing to share with those interested in crossing the channel safely - and if racing, as fast as possible!
For those that are new to the sport, he highly recommends taking a comprehensive boating safety course through an authority such as the US Coast Guard or K38 Water Safety prior to riding in the ocean.
