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Mark Gerner at the LB2CAT Offshore National Championship Race

 

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The 2015 Hot Products Mark Hahn 300 Mile PWC Race in Lake Havasu, AZ Entry form is released

December 8, 2014

The 2015 Hot Products Mark Hahn 300 Mile Race in Lake Havasu Entry form is released, go to the attached link, download and send in your entry - CLICK HERE: http://pwcoffshore.com/Mark_Hahn_Race.html

2014 Mark Hahn Race PWCOFFSHORE.COM Gerner and Heidler Team with Pit Crew 

PWCOFFSHORE.COM’s Mark Gerner To Sponsor 1st and 2nd Place “Best Pit Crew" Trophy Awards For Pit Crews Participating In The 2015 Hot Products Mark Hahn Memorial 300 Mile PWC Race

The Hot Products Mark Hahn 300 mile PWC race is a test of pilot, technicians, craft and Pit Crew.

Kc Heidler and Mark Gerner 

Pit Crews are challenged to recover, fuel and launch PWC's in less than a minute, this is no easy task. This process requires planning, process evaluation and improvement, practice and perfect execution on race day. Mark Gerner said, “We are happy to sponsor these two “Best” Pit Crew awards, the Pit Crews work exceptionally hard prior to and on race day and deserve all of the recognition they receive.” Mike Follmer of Mike Follmer Specialties said “This event in second to none, when it comes to the pit crew they are dedicated to getting their team riders in and out of the pits in a safe and quick manner. Pit crews make it all happen at this event, we are glad to recognize there efforts.” Race officials will make the top two selections based on their observations of the Crews throughout the race.

PWCOFFSHORE.COM Pit Crew in action - 2014 

Mark Gerner and the PWCOFFSHORE.COM Pit Crew - 2014 Mark Hahn Race 

Rod, PWCOFFSHORE.COM Pit Crew 

KC Heidler and the PWCOFFSHORE.COM Pit Crew 

Craig Warner

2014 LB2CAT Offshore National Championship Race DVD Cover

Congratulations Kawasaki for sweeping the podium at the 2014 IJSBA LB2CAT Offshore National Championship Race! The 2014 LB2CAT Offshore National Championship Race DVD coverage is in the final stages of production and should be available in the coming week via http://pwcoffshore.com/DVD_LB2CAT_BACK.php  This year’s DVD is the first year that allowed for two helicopters to film and photograph this epic race! Production of the DVD would not have been possible if it were not for the support of the following sponsors: Special thanks to KC Heidler of the KIA Depot of Santa Ana CA, PWCOFFSHORE.COM, Tom’s Truck Center, Jeff Lane and PJ Printers of Anaheim, CA, Kawasaki, Code Plus Plumbing, Castillo Motorsports, Doug White and TAD Racing, VANICK Racing, Dana Point Jet Ski and RPM Racing Enterprises. Thank you to all sponsors including Scott McIntosh for being a racer supporter of the DVD!  Support those who support offshore racing.

“Keeping it alive for all future generations to enjoy”

Artwork on the DVD Cover by PJ Printers – thank you!

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October 15, 2014

PWCOFFSHORE.COM’s Mark Gerner To Sponsor 1st and 2nd Place “Best Pit Crew”  Trophy Awards For Pit Crews Participating In The 2015 Hot Products Mark Hahn Memorial 300 Mile PWC Race

The Hot Products Mark Hahn 300 mile PWC race is a test of pilot, technicians, craft and Pit Crew. Pit Crews are challenged to recover, fuel and launch PWCs in less than a minute, this is no easy task. This process requires planning, process evaluation and improvement, practice and perfect execution on race day. Mark Gerner said “We are happy to sponsor these two “Best Pit Crew” awards, the Pit
Crews work exceptionally hard prior to and on race day and deserve all of the recognition they receive.” Mike Follmer of Mike Follmer Specialties said “This event in second to none, when it comes to the pit crew they are dedicated to getting their team riders in and out of the pits in a safe and quick manner. Pit crews make it all happen at this event, we are glad to recognize their efforts.” Race officials will make the top two Pit Crew selections based on their observations of the Crews throughout the race.

Race Date:  2/28/2015
Location: Crazy Horse Campground
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The PWCOFFSHORE.COM International Offshore and Endurance Racing Caucus and Advisory Committee adds Champion Australian Racer Christian D’Agostin to the Caucus!

The PWCOFFSHORE.COM International Offshore and Endurance Racing Caucus and Advisory Committee adds Champion Australian Racer Christian D’Agostin to the Caucus!

Christian has spent 20 years racing karts and cars in Australia with several national championships earned over the years and also won his 1st Australian surf title in 2006. Christian raced PWC’s for Team Kawasaki Australia from 2008 – 2010. The purpose of this international group is to solicit input, document and provide recommendations and feedback to key members of the offshore and endurance racing community in pursuit of positive development, evolution and ultimately growth of our sport.

The group is comprised of the following members of the offshore and endurance racing community for their unique, diverse and varying backgrounds:
* Russell Marmon: Champion Offshore Endurance Racer, United Kingdom
* Doug White: Race Team Owner / Parent of an Offshore Racer, Texas, USA
* GL Legendre: Passionate Racer, Louisiana, USA
* Kevin Shaw: Media: Owner/Editor-In-Chief of The Watercraft Journal, one of the industry’s most-read personal watercraft publications, Tennessee, USA
* Warren Leighton: PWC Enthusiast, Racer and PWC Technician, Australia
* John Belton: Champion Offshore Endurance Racer, sailor, 35 years on the water, PWCOFFSHORE Hall of Fame member, wealth of information regarding all things offshore, California, USA
* Christian D’Agostin: Champion Offshore Racer, Australia
* Mark Gerner: Champion Offshore Endurance Racer, PWCOFFSHORE.COM Founder, Chair of the group / Global


We encourage you to seek these members out and continue to offer them your feedback and constructive input on all racing related issues and ideas for growth of the sport we all cherish - Congratulations Christian D’Agostin!

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February 1, 2014
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PWCOFFSHORE.COM Announces The 2014 PWCOFFSHORE.COM CORE Offshore Race Team

Craig Warner 

PWCOFFSHORE.COM CORE Racers are extremely accomplished offshore racing athletes that have committed to specific off...shore and endurance races to be completed in 2014. These are the most accomplished, committed and offshore race focused team members that PWCOFFSHORE.COM has to offer. The PWCOFFSHORE.COM CORE Race Team remains small, elite and unchanged for 2014; Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Craig Warner, KC Heidler and Mark Gerner have been selected for inclusion in the CORE race team. The CORE team has selected the Kawasaki ULTRA 310X as their primary race craft for 2014.

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Craig Warner of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Craig Warner is arguably the best offshore PWC / Jet Ski racer in the world. With countless successes in individual races throughout the years, Craig has accumulated four IJSBA World Championship Titles, four LB2CAT Offshore National Championship Titles tying legendary racer Billy Womack for the most LB2CAT titles, Western States Series Champion, California and Arizona State Champion, National Tour Highpoints Champion; Craig Warner is now “the man to attempt to beat” in any offshore race he enters. Craig Warner

Craig Warner 

is an overall winner of the Mark Hahn Memorial 300 Mile race (with race partner Victor Sheldon), a two time Iron Man winner at the Mark Hahn 300 mile race, 2012 Triple Crown of Offshore Champion, 2012 PWCOFFSHORE.COM Racing Warrior Award winner and a Monster Energy Kawasaki Sponsored Racer. Craig is also an accomplished Motocross and Snowmobile racer. Craig Warner is a Monster Energy Kawasaki Sponsored Racer. Craig Warner said “I’m pleased to go into my forth offshore race season with PWCOFFSHORE.COM CORE Race Team, these are the best of the best in big water and I look forward to bringing home many more championships for Monster Energy Kawasaki.”

Mark Gerner of Southern California, USA. A former Marine Corps Infantry Officer and endurance athlete with a number of marathons completed in his career. In addition to individual race successes, Mark is a former Triple Crown of Offshore overall Champion, a podium finisher at the Triple Crown of Offshore,

Mark Gerner 

Mark Hahn 300 mile race overall Champion (with race partner Robert Carreon), Mark Hahn 300 Iron Man winner, voted offshore Racer of the Year in 2009, and a three time podium (2nd place) finisher of the Long Beach to Catalina and Back Race Offshore National Championship Race behind Craig Warner. An offshore racing purest and aggressive rough water racer, Gerner has completed in excess of 200 cross channel transits from Long Beach to Catalina and back. Mark is president of the AWA PWCOFFSHORE.COM Racing Club, founder of PWCOFFSHORE.COM and PWCOFFSHORE.COM team leader.  Mark Gerner said “I’m honored to be part of such an accomplished group of racers and surrounded by such tremendous talent; I look forward to competing and winning offshore in 2014 and beyond.” 

Mark Gerner 

KC Heidler of Southern California, USA. An accomplished Iron Man Triathlete and hockey player. In addition to many individual race successes throughout the years, KC Heidler is a three time IJSBA Veteran Master World Champion, Pro Western States Cup Arena Cross Tour Champion, a two-time podium finisher at the Long Beach to Catalina and Back Offshore National Championship Race, and a two-time 2nd place podium Triple Crown of Offshore finisher. KC Heidler was awarded the 2013

KC Heidler 

PWCOFFSHORE.COM Warrior Award for his accomplishments on the race course and as an ambassador for offshore racing. An accomplished business owner and entrepreneur, KC Heidler brings tremendous class, racing prowess and energy to PWCOFFSHORE.COM Racing. KC Heidler said “I’m honored to be selected to the CORE Team for 2014, the talent and commitment to excellence here is phenomenal and I look forward to continuing to compete offshore and giving back to offshore racing.”
For more information about offshore racing, please visit www.pwcoffshore.com for information regarding how to get involved

Craig Warner

Mark Gerner 

Mark Gerner 

Craig Warner

KC Heidler 

News Flash - Craig Warner Wins 2014 LB2CAT, Sets All Time Record For Championships!

Craig Warner Wins!

Flash: Monster Energy Kawasaki's and PWCOFFSHORE.COM CORE Team member Craig Warner wins the 2014 Long Beach to Catalina and Back Offshore National Championship Race (aka "The LB2CAT") on the Factory Built Turbo Kawasaki ULTRA! Sets all time record of five total championships beating legendary racer Billy Womack's record of four! Kawasaki Sweeps podium with Craig Warner, KC Heidler of PWCOFFSHORE.COM CORE Team and Factory Kawasaki Minoru Kanamori (on a manf stock 310R!) all on the Kawasaki ULTRA platform. Yamaha and/or SeaDoo does not answer for offshore in 2014 at LB2CAT. Kawasaki Dominates. “Those to watch” Mark Gerner of PWCOFFSHORE.COM CORE Team DNF's with a mechanical on the next-gen Turbo Kawasaki, Tera Laho DNF's on the Yamaha SVHO and two time Australian Offshore Champion Christian D’Agostin, Queensland goes down early and DNF's early with a blown hose clamp - many were looking forward to seeing Christian test his steel with the best of offshore and were sorry to see him go down so early in this race. More information and pictures coming!
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Minoru Kanamori

KC Heidler:

Mark Gerner at 2014 LB2CAT

Christian D'Agostin

Anthony Radetic

I Am Not Inspired Easily, Anthony Radetic Inspires Me

I am not inspired easily, Anthony Radetic inspires me. Many people crumble when presented with adversity or true challenges; they find a way out, convince themselves that it can’t be done, take the path of least resistance, try to change the rules or find excuses. Not Anthony Radetic. Anthony is a former Army Blackhawk pilot and injured veteran, he is a spinal cord paraplegic and spends some time in a wheelchair. That is, when he’s not swimming, on a Jet Ski, competing in competitive hand cycling events, competitive and professional skiing at the international level which includes backflips and other impressive feats of athleticism and all other sports that he can compete in. Anthony decided he would be the first person in history to get out of his wheelchair, mount a Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) and take on the annual Long Beach to Catalina and Back Offshore National Championship 58 mile race. This race intimidates most seasoned Jet Ski / PWC racers due to the channel’s unpredictable and potentially rough conditions that involve traveling out to sea 28 miles to a turn boat off Catalina and Back to the Queen Mary in Long Beach. The channel can be flat and clear one moment and

within 15 minutes winds, fog and currents can kick up whitecaps and six footers. Anthony was not intimidated, and he did it yesterday. Quite an accomplishment! Congratulations to Anthony Radetic and all respects from all of us at PWCOFFSHORE.COM for this tremendous accomplishment. Pictured on the red Kawasaki ULTRA 310X is legendary safety instructor and racer Ms. Shawn Alladio of K38 Safety and a member of PWCOFFSHORE.COM Racing. Shawn Alladio played a major role in Anthony’s preparation for the race. 7/21/2014 Mark Gerner 

Russell Marmon Of The UK Selected For The Elite PWCOFFSHORE.COM CORE Race Team

PWCOffshore.com is pleased to announce that UK Champion, AquaX Champion, 2014 Martinique Champion, Mark Hahn 300 Mile Race Podium Finisher, Mark Hahn 300 Mile Race Iron Man winner, and the list goes on…. Mr. Russell Marmon of the United Kingdom has been selected and will join the PWCOffshore.com CORE Race Team comprised of Mark Gerner, KC Heidler and Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Craig Warner! Russell Marmon will be racing PWCOffshore.com Racing’s #66.

With over 23 years’ experience, Russell Marmon is one of the best endurance and offshore racers in the world. Russell Marmon’s dominance of offshore and endurance racing has been evident and consistent, earning the respect of his fellow racers across the globe. Russell Marmon remains a great ambassador and advocate for endurance and offshore racing. PWCOffshore.com founder and fellow CORE Team Racer Mark Gerner said, “We are incredibly selective regarding inclusion into the Team. I am excited to welcome Russell to the CORE Team and pleased to have such a capable, mature racer & athlete representing PWCOffshore.com CORE Team in the United Kingdom, Europe and beyond.”

PWCOffshore.com polled the race community regarding who the best endurance & offshore racer was in the UK and literally 100% of the votes were for Russell Marmon. This is no surprise. Russell is not only an elite athlete and racer, he is also committed to being an advocate for and passionate regarding the growth of offshore and endurance racing across the globe. Always humble, Russell Marmon said “I am honored to be selected to the CORE Team! I am utterly flattered by the recognition. I consider myself a normal bloke enjoying my sport and have never looked at myself and thought I was something special. I just tried so hard and failed many times but never gave up – that’s all I did. Again, I am truly honored to be selected to the PWCOffshore.com Racing CORE team!”  Russell Marmon’s primary race craft is the Kawasaki Ultra 310R.   More here:  http://pwcoffshore.com/PWCOFFSHORE_CORE_RACING.html

2014 PWCOFFSHORE.COM's PWC / JetsSki Buyers Guide for Offshore

Every year PWCOFFSHORE.COM ranks the best PWC's and JetSkis on the market for offshore racing and riding.  This year we have only two options - the 2014 Yamaha SVHO and the 2014 Kawasaki ULTRA 310R or X.  Congratulations are in order for these two manufactures.  Read on here! http://pwcoffshore.com/PWC_Buying_Guide.html

Below, Mark Gerner at the 2014 Mark Hahn 300 Mile Race

Below, the Klipper at the 2014 Lake Parris Grand Prix on the R&D Turbo Powered Yamaha SVHO

The 2014 JetTribe Lake Perris Grand Prix Endurance Race by RPM Racing Enterprises presented by Hydro-Turf, Sea Doo, Oakley

The 2014 JetTribe Lake Perris Grand Prix Endurance Race by RPM Racing Enterprises presented by Hydro-Turf, Sea Doo, Oakley

Tom Cruz and KC Heidler Start

The inaugural Lake Perris Grand Prix Endurance Race debuted to great reviews as a fun day on the water and as a race well positioned for future growth of the PWC endurance racing niche.  The format of the race is two motos each consisting of one hour plus one 5.3 mile lap completed throughout the day with a Lemans start.  Racers could race solo, have a race partner to split the motos and do Pit Stops if they chose to do so. 

The origin of the race was a result of collaboration between the promoter RPM Racing Enterprises and PWCOFFSHORE.COM soliciting feedback from local California racers back in 2013 regarding additional race formats they’d like to see and participate in.  The Lake Perris recreational area is local to Southern California, is very close to many PWC dealerships and its proximity close to a very large population of people makes it an ideal location and logistically easy for racers to attend.  The lake itself offers a large pitting area, beautiful setting and friendly staff.  The promoter and racers are optimistic about the Lake Perris race being positioned well for great success in the future!


Mike Klippenstein on Turbo Yamaha

The very flat water combined with the new rocket ship R&D Turbo powered Yamaha piloted by Mike Klippenstein enabled the Klipper to walk away from the field and take the overall victory on his wicked fast Turbo Yamaha platform.  Second would go to former TCO Champion Mark Gerner piloting PWCOFFSHORE’s backup Kawasaki ULTRA 300 while his primary Ultra 300X #58 craft undergoes a rebuild.  Former three time IJSBA vet master World Champion and PWCOFFSHORE.COM CORE Racer KC Heidler would struggle with fuel issues on his 310R but would still pull off 28 laps. 

Mark Gerner Piloting the Kawasaki ULTRA 300X 

Peter Yauri

Evelyn Mangan would win the 4-stroke stock class on the Kawasaki ULTRA 300X, Kawasaki’s Minoru Kanamori and Takahiro Tsujimotu would win the Manufacture Stock Class on their Kawasaki 15F and the 4-Stroke N/A Open class was won by Shane Newton on his Kawasaki 15F.  Pete Yauri would take yet another victory in the standup class. 

Minoru Kanamori

The next local endurance / offshore race is on July 20 in Southern California, USA for the historic and very prestigious Long Beach to Catalina and Back Offshore National Championship race where the best offshore racers in the world will gather to compete for a championship and LB2CAT Title. Go to the LB2CAT Race Page on www.pwcoffshore.com for more information regarding this epic race! 



Mike Klippenstein

Pilot KC Heidler, Peewee Price and Pilot Mark Gerner

 

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