Friday, September 18, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Shawn driving broken race boat LB2CAT
Bringing home my broken race boat, steering from the nozzle...
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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One of My fav's Mr. Jim Walker!
What a great person! Not to mention a tenacious racer!
What a great person! Not to mention a tenacious racer!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
LB2CAT 2009 RECOGNITION!
Mark Gerner of PWCoffshore.com reconigzes the efforts of hte PWCoffshore.com Race Team Technical advsiories and mechanics.
Aaron Cress and the infamous Friebe who have made vast contributions to our team race craft as well as other amazing athletes.
These men are the ones who give us the ability through thier skill and knowledge of PWC mechanicals to push the enevelope we so want to open!
Congrats to Friebe and Cress!
Aaron Cress and the infamous Friebe who have made vast contributions to our team race craft as well as other amazing athletes.
These men are the ones who give us the ability through thier skill and knowledge of PWC mechanicals to push the enevelope we so want to open!
Congrats to Friebe and Cress!
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Ryan Levinson took 2nd place Nationally ranked in the 2009 LB2CAT PWC offshore PWC race in the Challenged Athletes Divsion.
He is standing next to his race boat named after his grandmother:
NAOMA
He is standing next to his race boat named after his grandmother:
NAOMA
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2nd Overall Mark Gerner on the podium flanked by fellow PWCoffshore.com racer Kim Bushong
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Craig Warner sets a record again! Warner wins the 2009 LB2CAT aboard a Kawasaki Ultra!
Unbelievable riding!
Well done Warner!
Unbelievable riding!
Well done Warner!
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Congratulations to David Fekete!
3rd place National Champion in the newly formed Challenged Athletes Division! Way to go David, we are so very proud of your efforts!
3rd place National Champion in the newly formed Challenged Athletes Division! Way to go David, we are so very proud of your efforts!
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Russell Libby recieves his second place in the New Military Racing Division
Semper Fi!
Semper Fi!
LB2CAT 2009 Challenged Athletes
The LB2CAT Challenged Athletes division podium winners:
1. Frank
2. Levinson
3. Fekete
1. Frank
2. Levinson
3. Fekete
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
June 27th PWCoffshore.com Catalina
Water Demon says good bye to Mike Murhpy after our training ride to Catalina Island
www.PWCoffshore.com 6-27-09 (9)
Teamwork. We help each other out when a tow is needed.
Alladio on the line....
Alladio on the line....
www.PWCoffshore.com 6-27-09 (3)
60 year old Mike Murphy on a Catalina training run with us on Saturday. Mike ran the LB2CAT on water ski in the late 60's, a real legend and creator of the Air Chair foil.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Final details of 2009 LB2CAT PWC Offshore Endurance Race
Press Release from R.P.M. Racing Enterprises
CONTACT: Ross Wallach - (310) 318-4012
rossdbos26@yahoo.com
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA – May 18, 2009 -
RPM Racing Enterprises released today the final details, plans and schedule for the 2009 APBA Offshore National Championship Long Beach 2 Catalina & Back PWC Race presented by Sea-Doo. Four separate racing events will comprise the Long Beach Power Fest which will take place over the weekend of July 11th & 12th, and are an integral part of the City of Long Beach’s summer long Sea Festival. In addition to the very fast Personal Water Crafts on Sunday morning the Long Beach Power Fest will feature the 61st Annual Long Beach to Catalina Water Ski Race on Saturday morning, and the 98th Annual Offshore Power Boat Challenge on Sunday. Just added for this year’s event is tunnel boat racing action as Round # 2 of the Western Formula Light Series (WFLS) makes its debut stop during Power Fest. These highly maneuverable 14’ long tunnel boats (cousins to the larger Formula One Tunnel boats) can literally “turn on the dime” and pull 4-6 g’s around the tight 7/8 mile course. The WFLS tunnel boats will race just outside of Rainbow Harbor (adjacent to Parker’s Lighthouse).
Ross Wallach, president of RPM Racing Enterprises said, “We’re very excited to bring these events; the world famous Long Beach to Catalina Ski Race, the famed Long Beach to Catalina & back PWC Offshore National Championship presented by Sea-Doo, the Western Formula Lights Series and the Pacific Offshore Racing Association’s Power Boat “Rum Run” Challenge, and being able to work with everyone involved to make this unbelievable event become a reality. The combining of forces offers a plethora of new opportunities to make this entire weekend an overwhelming success”.
Five classes of personal water craft including the “sportsman” first time racer class and the “manufacturer’s stock” classes to entice the average PWC enthusiast to participate are expected to swell the field to over 75 boats as the news of the weekend of racing stirs interest in the entire personal water craft community to enter and be a part of this momentous weekend. Offshore PWC racers from across the country are clamoring to get their entries in and compete with the elite West Coast group of offshore endurance experts try to break the new records in every class set last year for the challenging channel crossing.
The 2008 overall winner, Craig Warner, Corona, CA will be back again to defend his title on a Kawasaki Ultra 250X. Among the early entries are Mike Follmer, Newport Beach, CA on a Yamaha FZR, Mark Gerner, Aliso Viejo, CA on a Kawasaki ULTRA250X and Nick Vanis, Los Alamitos, CA on his factory Honda.
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This race for the APBA Offshore National Championship will start off with a “rolling start” in Los Alamitos Bay near the Queen Mary in Long Beach at 8:00 AM by a flagman on an official vessel anchored in the harbor. The PWC’s will proceed from the start out through the Queens Gate entrance to the Los Angeles Harbor into the Pacific Ocean on a straight line across the channel to Catalina Island. Navigation always plays a large part in any offshore race but particularly here where racers lose sight of land and all fixed reference points at some time going in both directions. PWC racers are required to have a GPS system, compass, radio, cell phone and numerous other safety items in order to make the potentially dangerous crossing as safe as possible. When the PWC’s arrive at Catalina, they will have to negotiate around a three masted schooner with a large marker flying overhead that will be anchored one mile offshore and have race officials on board documenting their passage. With helicopters overhead guiding and filming the event, the fleet of PWC’s will proceed back to Long Beach along the same route they just traversed the channel on to reach the finish line just off the stern of the start/finish vessel. The entire event, as well as the other two events this Long Beach Offshore Power Fest weekend will be filmed for later editing and broadcast on the new, national Water Channel. The race is also expected to garner the largest and most diversified media coverage ever for boat racing because of the popularity of the three completely different types of races being run and the importance the City of Long Beach is placing on this weekend of events.
The renewed national interest in PWC racing and the emergence of the American Power Boat Association (APBA) as the sanctioning body and driving force in PWC racing have contributed to the promoter’s expectation that over 75 riders will be vying for titles in this race. In addition to the safety equipment required by the APBA rule book, several additional safety items will be required of the racers to insure a safe trip across the channel to Catalina and back, and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Long Beach Lifeguards will be providing support for the events. An announcement will be made soon regarding which emergency water service has been contracted with to provide racers with towing and on the water emergency service, as well as the announcement of a host hotel that will serve as race headquarters.
Promoter Ross Wallach said, “I can guarantee everyone involved that I intend to raise the bar even higher with this event after what we learned from last year to ensure that every racer, fan and sponsor carries away enough memories to last them until next year along with some fantastic trophies for overall and class winners”. Race specifics and entry forms are forthcoming so be ready to enter soon because there will be no race day entries accepted.
All the components are converging to make this weekend of events the most talked about and must participate in extravaganzas of all time. Come to the Long Beach Sea Festival, Long Beach Power Fest, and race in the 2009 APBA Offshore National Championship Long Beach 2 Catalina & Back PWC Race presented by Sea-Doo and create your own memories.
For more information on the race and the weekend, please visit www.pwcoffshore.com or www.apbaracing.com. Ross Wallach can be reached at (310) 318-4012
CONTACT: Ross Wallach - (310) 318-4012
rossdbos26@yahoo.com
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA – May 18, 2009 -
RPM Racing Enterprises released today the final details, plans and schedule for the 2009 APBA Offshore National Championship Long Beach 2 Catalina & Back PWC Race presented by Sea-Doo. Four separate racing events will comprise the Long Beach Power Fest which will take place over the weekend of July 11th & 12th, and are an integral part of the City of Long Beach’s summer long Sea Festival. In addition to the very fast Personal Water Crafts on Sunday morning the Long Beach Power Fest will feature the 61st Annual Long Beach to Catalina Water Ski Race on Saturday morning, and the 98th Annual Offshore Power Boat Challenge on Sunday. Just added for this year’s event is tunnel boat racing action as Round # 2 of the Western Formula Light Series (WFLS) makes its debut stop during Power Fest. These highly maneuverable 14’ long tunnel boats (cousins to the larger Formula One Tunnel boats) can literally “turn on the dime” and pull 4-6 g’s around the tight 7/8 mile course. The WFLS tunnel boats will race just outside of Rainbow Harbor (adjacent to Parker’s Lighthouse).
Ross Wallach, president of RPM Racing Enterprises said, “We’re very excited to bring these events; the world famous Long Beach to Catalina Ski Race, the famed Long Beach to Catalina & back PWC Offshore National Championship presented by Sea-Doo, the Western Formula Lights Series and the Pacific Offshore Racing Association’s Power Boat “Rum Run” Challenge, and being able to work with everyone involved to make this unbelievable event become a reality. The combining of forces offers a plethora of new opportunities to make this entire weekend an overwhelming success”.
Five classes of personal water craft including the “sportsman” first time racer class and the “manufacturer’s stock” classes to entice the average PWC enthusiast to participate are expected to swell the field to over 75 boats as the news of the weekend of racing stirs interest in the entire personal water craft community to enter and be a part of this momentous weekend. Offshore PWC racers from across the country are clamoring to get their entries in and compete with the elite West Coast group of offshore endurance experts try to break the new records in every class set last year for the challenging channel crossing.
The 2008 overall winner, Craig Warner, Corona, CA will be back again to defend his title on a Kawasaki Ultra 250X. Among the early entries are Mike Follmer, Newport Beach, CA on a Yamaha FZR, Mark Gerner, Aliso Viejo, CA on a Kawasaki ULTRA250X and Nick Vanis, Los Alamitos, CA on his factory Honda.
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This race for the APBA Offshore National Championship will start off with a “rolling start” in Los Alamitos Bay near the Queen Mary in Long Beach at 8:00 AM by a flagman on an official vessel anchored in the harbor. The PWC’s will proceed from the start out through the Queens Gate entrance to the Los Angeles Harbor into the Pacific Ocean on a straight line across the channel to Catalina Island. Navigation always plays a large part in any offshore race but particularly here where racers lose sight of land and all fixed reference points at some time going in both directions. PWC racers are required to have a GPS system, compass, radio, cell phone and numerous other safety items in order to make the potentially dangerous crossing as safe as possible. When the PWC’s arrive at Catalina, they will have to negotiate around a three masted schooner with a large marker flying overhead that will be anchored one mile offshore and have race officials on board documenting their passage. With helicopters overhead guiding and filming the event, the fleet of PWC’s will proceed back to Long Beach along the same route they just traversed the channel on to reach the finish line just off the stern of the start/finish vessel. The entire event, as well as the other two events this Long Beach Offshore Power Fest weekend will be filmed for later editing and broadcast on the new, national Water Channel. The race is also expected to garner the largest and most diversified media coverage ever for boat racing because of the popularity of the three completely different types of races being run and the importance the City of Long Beach is placing on this weekend of events.
The renewed national interest in PWC racing and the emergence of the American Power Boat Association (APBA) as the sanctioning body and driving force in PWC racing have contributed to the promoter’s expectation that over 75 riders will be vying for titles in this race. In addition to the safety equipment required by the APBA rule book, several additional safety items will be required of the racers to insure a safe trip across the channel to Catalina and back, and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Long Beach Lifeguards will be providing support for the events. An announcement will be made soon regarding which emergency water service has been contracted with to provide racers with towing and on the water emergency service, as well as the announcement of a host hotel that will serve as race headquarters.
Promoter Ross Wallach said, “I can guarantee everyone involved that I intend to raise the bar even higher with this event after what we learned from last year to ensure that every racer, fan and sponsor carries away enough memories to last them until next year along with some fantastic trophies for overall and class winners”. Race specifics and entry forms are forthcoming so be ready to enter soon because there will be no race day entries accepted.
All the components are converging to make this weekend of events the most talked about and must participate in extravaganzas of all time. Come to the Long Beach Sea Festival, Long Beach Power Fest, and race in the 2009 APBA Offshore National Championship Long Beach 2 Catalina & Back PWC Race presented by Sea-Doo and create your own memories.
For more information on the race and the weekend, please visit www.pwcoffshore.com or www.apbaracing.com. Ross Wallach can be reached at (310) 318-4012
K38 Poland
...more than 500 kilometers in two days the river Wis³a, from Warszawa to Gdañsk via Personal Watercraft June 2009
K38 Poland (2)
...more than 500 kilometers in two days the river Wis³a, from Warszawa to Gdañsk via Personal Watercraft June 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
2009 United Warrior Personal Watercraft Freedom Ride
2009 United Warrior Personal Watercraft Freedom Ride
PWC Freedom Riders raise funds on behalf of the United Warrior Survivor Foundation
Dates: September 11-12, 2009
Locations: Los Angeles Port, to San Diego Harbor, California USA
On behalf of United Warrior Survivor Foundation, the United Warrior PWC Freedom Riders will launch from Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro and ride south to the Naval Amphibious base located on Coronado Island, California, and back again. The open ocean ride of 280 miles along the California Coastline will be a memorial fundraiser on behalf of UWSF surviving spouses of our fallen Special Operations Warriors since 9-11.
The United Warrior PWC Freedom Ride commences on September 11, 2009. On the anniversary of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks against our nation. We Will Never Forget.
The United Warrior PWC Freedom Riders on September 11th will complete the final course and safety checks in Los Angeles, CA at Cabrillo Beach. Freedom Riders on personal watercraft (PWC) will make the trek on September 12th at 6:30am departing the safety of the Angel’s Gate from the Los Angles Port heading offshore into the Pacific Ocean. Refueling stops will be tasked at select marinas along the southern coastal route. Support teams will be at select checkpoints. The ride can be tracked online throughout the day.
The United Warrior PWC Freedom Ride will stop at the Glorietta Bay boat launch deep inside the San Diego Harbor in the early afternoon. The group will then refuel and head back to San Pedro California. The turnaround point under the blue steel support beams of the Coronado Bay Bridge will symbolize the memorial ride. The Coronado Bay bridge arched supports is a local landmark off the Naval Amphibious base where Special Forces warriors train. K38 Water Safety first began training USMC Recon Marines here in 1996 and enjoys this honor to date with other divisions.
The United Warrior PWC Freedom Riders are American Watercraft Association (AWA) H2O Responder Members. These UWSF supporters are experienced PWCoffshore Endurance Riders. Each rider and vessel is fitted with safety equipment. They have extensive navigational skills operating in the Southern California coastal waters in all seasonal conditions. Their fundraising efforts begin on June 18th. These riders support their individual expenses and pilot their own Personal Watercraft. The initial fundraiser campaign has launched with a $2,000 charitable contribution to UWSF. Please support us in our goal of reaching $25,000 on behalf of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
How can you support the UWSF PWC Freedom Ride?
Sponsor a charitable donation on behalf of the PWC Freedom Riders by making a financial contribution to the non-profit UWSF. Follow this link: http://www.UWSF.org
About the United Warrior Survivor Foundation (UWSF)
The United Warrior Survivor Foundation is the only organization exclusively dedicated to serving the needs of the surviving spouses of Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine Corps Special Operations personnel killed in the line of duty since September 11, 2001.
About the United Warrior PWC Freedom Riders
Russell Libby
Former United States Marine Corps LCPL, HMM-268 39th MAG, 3rd MAW. 1986-1990. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to show my support on behalf of the United Warrior Survivor Foundation on our PWC Freedom Ride. ‘You have not been forgotten, and we will never forget.’
Mark Gerner
Mark is founder of the PWCoffshore.com Endurance Champions Race team. A former United States Marine Corps Infantry Officer (0302), Veteran of Operation Desert Shield & Storm and highly skilled endurance champion racer.
Shawn Alladio
Personal Watercraft Boating Instructor for public safety agencies and special waterborne divisions of the US Army, USMC, USAF, US Navy and USCG. Founder of the K38 Way of Training that is represented in 14 countries worldwide. AWA H2O Responder program director, NSBC Instructor and Professional PWC Racer since 1989.
United Warrior PWC Freedom Rider Main Supporters
K38 Water Safety provides boating safety instruction to agencies such as fire rescue, law enforcement, lifesaving and special waterborne divisions of our nation’s military services. www.K38WaterSafety.com
American Watercraft Association (AWA)
National associate body for personal watercraft enthusiasts, members receive the award winning RIDE Magazine. Home of the AWA H2O Responders: www.AWAhq.org
Liquid Militia Clothing action sports apparel for active water sports enthusiasts: www.LiquidMilitia.com
PWCoffshore.com home of the Pro endurance race team and Gunz Racers for PWC offshore racing
CONTACTS:
UWSF Contact: Kelly Chott - UWSF Executive Director
(619) 437-1137 Office
(413) 677-1143 Fax
Kelly@UWSF.org
Homepage: http://www.UWSF.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/UWSF Blogger: http://uwsf.blogspot.com
2009 UWSF PWC Freedom Rider Supporters: PWCoffshore.com, AWA, Kawasaki Motors Corporation USA, Liquid Militia Clothing, OTB Boots, Mustang Survival, Hydro Turf, K38 GEAR, quakeysense, Yamaha Motors Corporation USA, SocalWatercraftclub.com, Watercraft World Magazine, IJSBA, RIDE Magazine, www.K38WaterSafety.com, www.DavidPuu.com , Fly Racing, R&D, Bombardier Sea Doo, Hot Products USA, K38 rescue
Mark Gerner-Pro Endurance PWC Racer
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MARK GERNER
Pro Racer
California resident
Mechanic: Aaron Cress
Race Boats: 2007 Kawasaki Ultra 250X and 2007 SeaDoo RXT. Too many modifications to address
Your Best Race?
2009 Mark Hahn 300 Mile Memorial PWC Race
What do you like best about endurance racing?
I enjoy offshore racing, it's intense. There is nothing like pushing the envelope at 70 mph in three to four foot chop while fifteen miles offshore.
Pit Crew-Supporters?
Aaron Cress, Zack, Russell Libby
2009 Sponsors:
PWCOFFSHORE.com, R&D Racing Products, Hydro-Turf, OTB Boots, Liquid Militia Clothing, Fly Racing
How many years riding? (not racing)
13 years
2009 Race goals?
Win the annual LB2CAT Offshore National Championship
Class you race under:
Pro/Am Race Boat #58
Most important lesson learned?
Never attempt to predict sea state, never.
Career Highlights?
Best win is the 2009 Mark Hahn 300 mile National Championship with race partner Robert Carreon
Favorite Quote?
"Strength and Honor"
Helmet and goggles?
Fly Racing Platinum, Oakley
Lifejacket?
Slippery
Wetsuit-bootes-gloves?
OTB Boots, Fly Racing Glove gloves
GPS Story? (global positioning system)
My GPS locked up one year during the annual LB2CAT race. I ended up next to a shark fishing boat in the middle of the channel, the shark boat had just dumped chum in the water. They were rather panicked when I rode up next to them to ask for directions (HA!)
Editor Note: There is an annual Mako Shark Fishing contest in the Channel
Favorite Dealership?
Dana Point Jet Ski and Clawson's in Fresno, Ca
Advice for anyone interested in offshore?
Ride as many hours as you can on rough water (never alone). But also train cardio off the water. NEVER ride alone in the ocean and always have the appropriate safety and communications gear.
Most important piece of equipment?
For racing, 'Lifter Wedges' made by HYDRO-TURF. They help keep your feet placement planted securely in the foot tray. And for Safety, a Marine Radio and GPS.
Ocean or Lake?
I never ride on lakes. I only ride the ocean. The ocean can throw multiple challenges at you at the same time, not to mention 8 foot seas. I love the intensity of riding hard in the ocean.
Who is your mentor/hero?
Ronald Reagan and Colonel Wesley Fox, United States Marine Corps (MOH)
Tell us about your mechanics focus for your race boat?
Speed AND reliability. Many boats can scream across the water at 80 mph, but will they stay together? The key for endurance racing is having a very fast but also a very reliable craft with exceptional hookup. The question is finding that point of diminishing return between 'speed and reliability'.
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