ABW Dec 2023-1

the cost of any other kind of power race boat, opening up
this sport to sport riders with no sponsorships. Some of the
major players in the industry do sponsor riders at a higher level.
in the realm of power boat racing, jet skis provide an affordable
option opening up competition for many excluded from the
extravagant costs of power boat or sailing yacht racing. Children
can start riding in races as early as 13 years old. Women take
a clear position in this type of racing, winning both nationally
and internationally. With lower purchase costs, often quick
learning curve, simple modifications and ease of transport, all
while providing heart-pounding excitement, thrills and spills,
it is easy to see why jet ski racing has become a major Filipino
event. We can be proud of the Filipino riders who competed
in the 2023 SBT WGP-
1 World Finals, at Lake
Pinoy racers placed Havasu, Arizona, USA.
October 2-8.
in every class offered,
going head to head
Pinoy racers placed
with ski jockeys
in every class offered,
coming from over going head to head with
fifteen countries.
ski jockeys coming from
over fifteen countries.
Capturing first place
honors; Novice runabout, 1100 Stock, Anton Ignacio and Ski
Mod Lights, Pual del Rosario. Beating a strong USA team,
Del Rosario also took home second place in the Amateur
Veterans Ski GP. Placing in their classes also: BJ Ang, Angelo
Ventus, and Vient Buhisan. Making a dramatic comeback,
Jet Ski racing legend, Ira Kiener, placed in the top eight in
the Master Ski GP class.
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