Warren Frank washing his PPE kit and taking care of his replacement foot. I think we learned something on this ride about the valve he uses which proved invaluable for the future trainings but most importantl the LB2CAT race itself. Training always pays off!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Ryan - Warren - Challenged Athletes (55)
Challenged athletes, Warren Frank and Ryan Levinson in training for their first LB2CAT personal watercraft offshore race. They are the first athletes in the PWC community to race under the new 'challenged athlete' division and will be racing from Long Beach to Catalina Island and back on July 12, 2009. A 60 mile transit through the open waters of the channel islands. Inspiring, courageous and driven, these men are changing the world around us, ask me how I know?
Warren is an amputee and Ryan has muscular dystrophy, no two finer characters have I ever rode with! Training day with RXTUSMC out of Camp Pendleton, CA
Mike Alpha and Ms. Levinson thank you for the photos
Warren is an amputee and Ryan has muscular dystrophy, no two finer characters have I ever rode with! Training day with RXTUSMC out of Camp Pendleton, CA
Mike Alpha and Ms. Levinson thank you for the photos
Warren-Shawn-Ryan -- Challenged Athletes (20)
Challenged athletes, Warren Frank and Ryan Levinson in training for their first LB2CAT personal watercraft offshore race. They are the first athletes in the PWC community to race under the new 'challenged athlete' division and will be racing from Long Beach to Catalina Island and back on July 12, 2009. A 60 mile transit through the open waters of the channel islands. Inspiring, courageous and driven, these men are changing the world around us, ask me how I know?
Warren is an amputee and Ryan has muscular dystrophy, no two finer characters have I ever rode with! Training day with RXTUSMC out of Camp Pendleton, CA
Mike Alpha and Ms. Levinson thank you for the photos
Picture with Shawn Alladio May 2009
Warren is an amputee and Ryan has muscular dystrophy, no two finer characters have I ever rode with! Training day with RXTUSMC out of Camp Pendleton, CA
Mike Alpha and Ms. Levinson thank you for the photos
Picture with Shawn Alladio May 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Ryan Levinson - Challenged Athlete & Endurance PWC Racer
Ryan Levinson-A challenged Athletes Story
AWA H2O Responder Member will be competing at this year's 2009 LB2CAT under the Challenged Athlete Category
When people first meet Ryan Levinson they often do not realize he is a challenged athlete. He is not missing a limb, using a wheelchair, or racing with a guide to help him see. Instead, this world-class triathlete is the first person in history to compete at a championship level despite being ravaged by FSHMD (Muscular Dystrophy), a progressive degenerative muscle wasting disease.
Ryan was diagnosed with MD in 1996 when he noticed some of his muscles rapidly disappearing. Since then, his disease has progressed to the point where he can now no longer hold his arms above his head, do a sit-up, pull-up, or push-up. He has lost major muscles in his chest, arms, back, abdominals, and legs. As his disease progresses, he may become too weak to even close his eyes or move his lips into a smile.
There is no treatment and no cure. No matter how hard Ryan trains he will continue to loose strength and ability. Yet rather than give up, Ryan continues to race with passion and he thrives on inspiring other people to do the same. His motto says it best, “You can’t always choose what happens to you, but you can choose what you do about it.”
This year alone Ryan helped develop and implement the new physically challenged divisions for off-road triathlons. He is the current chair of USA Triathlon’s Physically Challenged Rules and Logistics Subcommittee and serves as the XTERRA Physically Challenged “Ambassador.” He acts as a spokesperson for the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and even makes his living as the first disabled Emergency Medical Technician to run 911 emergency calls with the San Diego Fire Department.
Over the past two years, Ryan has competed in more than 20 triathlons and bike races with 15 podium finishes. He was the 2006 XTERRA USA Champion and has twice placed 2nd at the World Championships. All the while he has lost nearly 15 pounds of muscle due to his degenerative disease. Even still, Ryan remains competitive to test himself, have fun, and demonstrate to the world that even if you have a disability that is not immediately obvious, there is a place for you in triathlon.
Ryan plans to continue racing and promoting triathlon while also helping spearhead CAF’s new efforts to increase opportunities for challenged athletes in surfing and other action sports.
Watch his 2007 Paul Mitchell Spirit Award Winner Fox Sports piece here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB4ipo5tDA0
Visit Ryan's Homepage
www.RyanLevinson.com
AWA H2O Responder Member will be competing at this year's 2009 LB2CAT under the Challenged Athlete Category
When people first meet Ryan Levinson they often do not realize he is a challenged athlete. He is not missing a limb, using a wheelchair, or racing with a guide to help him see. Instead, this world-class triathlete is the first person in history to compete at a championship level despite being ravaged by FSHMD (Muscular Dystrophy), a progressive degenerative muscle wasting disease.
Ryan was diagnosed with MD in 1996 when he noticed some of his muscles rapidly disappearing. Since then, his disease has progressed to the point where he can now no longer hold his arms above his head, do a sit-up, pull-up, or push-up. He has lost major muscles in his chest, arms, back, abdominals, and legs. As his disease progresses, he may become too weak to even close his eyes or move his lips into a smile.
There is no treatment and no cure. No matter how hard Ryan trains he will continue to loose strength and ability. Yet rather than give up, Ryan continues to race with passion and he thrives on inspiring other people to do the same. His motto says it best, “You can’t always choose what happens to you, but you can choose what you do about it.”
This year alone Ryan helped develop and implement the new physically challenged divisions for off-road triathlons. He is the current chair of USA Triathlon’s Physically Challenged Rules and Logistics Subcommittee and serves as the XTERRA Physically Challenged “Ambassador.” He acts as a spokesperson for the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and even makes his living as the first disabled Emergency Medical Technician to run 911 emergency calls with the San Diego Fire Department.
Over the past two years, Ryan has competed in more than 20 triathlons and bike races with 15 podium finishes. He was the 2006 XTERRA USA Champion and has twice placed 2nd at the World Championships. All the while he has lost nearly 15 pounds of muscle due to his degenerative disease. Even still, Ryan remains competitive to test himself, have fun, and demonstrate to the world that even if you have a disability that is not immediately obvious, there is a place for you in triathlon.
Ryan plans to continue racing and promoting triathlon while also helping spearhead CAF’s new efforts to increase opportunities for challenged athletes in surfing and other action sports.
Watch his 2007 Paul Mitchell Spirit Award Winner Fox Sports piece here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB4ipo5tDA0
Visit Ryan's Homepage
www.RyanLevinson.com
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
LB2CAT 2009 - 45 days and counting
Approx. 45 days until the LB2CAT! Assuming we have sponsors, PWCOFFSHORE intends to create another DVD for the 2009 LB2CAT! We have already incurred the cost to hire a helicopter and film crew so we will generate the footage and then take it from there!
We are hearing that there will be a number of huge names there! This is such an epic race, there are no better offshore races in the United States - this is the Daddy of them all. Legends like PWCOFFSHORE Hall of Famer Billy Womack has won this race multiple times and his legacy is sound. Will Craig Warner and Kawasaki win again? Will Honda and Vanis take it this year? Will there be a new name that takes us all by surprise? Will Shawn Alladio be the first woman competitor to cross the finish line yet again? Rough water or flat, this will be another historic race with a winner that will go down in history as one of the revered "Platinum Club" of LB2CAT winners.
This year we will all be inspired with a number of Challenged Athletes that will compete in this race across the channel. When you meet these warriors, you will be inspired, I guarantee it. More information to follow on this topic in the near future.
Sportsman, the new bone stock class, pro, vet master - get those entry forms in!
We can't wait to see everyone!
entry forms are available via www.pwcoffshore.com
We are hearing that there will be a number of huge names there! This is such an epic race, there are no better offshore races in the United States - this is the Daddy of them all. Legends like PWCOFFSHORE Hall of Famer Billy Womack has won this race multiple times and his legacy is sound. Will Craig Warner and Kawasaki win again? Will Honda and Vanis take it this year? Will there be a new name that takes us all by surprise? Will Shawn Alladio be the first woman competitor to cross the finish line yet again? Rough water or flat, this will be another historic race with a winner that will go down in history as one of the revered "Platinum Club" of LB2CAT winners.
This year we will all be inspired with a number of Challenged Athletes that will compete in this race across the channel. When you meet these warriors, you will be inspired, I guarantee it. More information to follow on this topic in the near future.
Sportsman, the new bone stock class, pro, vet master - get those entry forms in!
We can't wait to see everyone!
entry forms are available via www.pwcoffshore.com
Thursday, May 28, 2009
LB2CAT 2009 offers new Challenged Athlete and Military Racing Divisions
For Immediate Release:
RPM Racing Enterprises has created 2 new Racer Categories for the 2009 LB2CAT!
RPM Racing Enterprises makes history with the induction of 2 new racing categories for the PWC endurance competition format! Introducing the Inaugural New 2009 LB2CAT Divisions:
1. Challenged Athlete
2. Military
The LB2CAT (Long Beach to Catalina and Back) PWC Offshore Endurance race has been the crown jewel of endurance racing for over 2 decades. Endurance racing is growing the Personal Watercraft competition with great enthusiasm of racer support in 2009, with 4 premiere events.
The LB2CAT is approximately 60 miles of Wide Open Throttle (WOT) from the California mainland at the starting line in Long Beach, out across the Channel to the beautiful island of Catalina off of Avalon and back to the finish line in front of the historic Queen Mary Cruise ship anchorage. Join us at the Queensway Launch on Sundday, July 12th, 2009 at 7:00am. All registered competitors will be required to abide by the terms and conditions of the race requirements.
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CHALLENGED ATHLETE DIVISION - Open Class, 3 seater
Racing Statement from the words of competitor Ryan Levinson: "Raising awareness for competitive opportunities for challenged athletes, camaraderie and inspiration, whereas positive change comes from challenges". Inspired words from someone who walks that walk every day and will be competing in this years LB2CAT.
This is a unisex division open to those 16 years of age or older and for those who are physically capable of handling a Personal Watercraft at sustained speeds and distances. A courtesy chase boat will follow the last place rider, with a rescue board in case of assistance needed.
Registration Fee: $150.00USD
MILITARY DIVISION - Open Class, 3 seater
Racing Statement: 'On this day we shall stand and race united and remember those brave servicemen and women who have given all. They are now ahead of us. Out on point or patrol. They are not forgotten" Words spoken by RXTUSMC competing on Boat #71.
Open to all divisions of military personnel active or retired who have 'proof of Military ID'. This is a unisex division. (Open Class to the following United States: Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard). Athletes will run their 'colors' on their race boat, a sticker commemorating their branch of service.
Registration Fee: $150.00 USD
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Both Divisions will have trophy awards from 1st through 3rd place, and additional donated industry prizes.
APBA Competition license required: http://www.apbaracing.com/membership.html
You will need a confirmed Race # to run on your vessel. please follow the links for advice and suggestions.
http://pwcoffshore.com/LB2CAT_Race_Page.html LB2CAT Information Page
http://pwcoffshore.com/Home_Page.html Additional Information
SCSC/RPM RACING ENTERPRISES
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Phone (310) 318-4012
Fax (310) 372-7427
RPM Racing Enterprises has created 2 new Racer Categories for the 2009 LB2CAT!
RPM Racing Enterprises makes history with the induction of 2 new racing categories for the PWC endurance competition format! Introducing the Inaugural New 2009 LB2CAT Divisions:
1. Challenged Athlete
2. Military
The LB2CAT (Long Beach to Catalina and Back) PWC Offshore Endurance race has been the crown jewel of endurance racing for over 2 decades. Endurance racing is growing the Personal Watercraft competition with great enthusiasm of racer support in 2009, with 4 premiere events.
The LB2CAT is approximately 60 miles of Wide Open Throttle (WOT) from the California mainland at the starting line in Long Beach, out across the Channel to the beautiful island of Catalina off of Avalon and back to the finish line in front of the historic Queen Mary Cruise ship anchorage. Join us at the Queensway Launch on Sundday, July 12th, 2009 at 7:00am. All registered competitors will be required to abide by the terms and conditions of the race requirements.
____________________________________________________________________________________
CHALLENGED ATHLETE DIVISION - Open Class, 3 seater
Racing Statement from the words of competitor Ryan Levinson: "Raising awareness for competitive opportunities for challenged athletes, camaraderie and inspiration, whereas positive change comes from challenges". Inspired words from someone who walks that walk every day and will be competing in this years LB2CAT.
This is a unisex division open to those 16 years of age or older and for those who are physically capable of handling a Personal Watercraft at sustained speeds and distances. A courtesy chase boat will follow the last place rider, with a rescue board in case of assistance needed.
Registration Fee: $150.00USD
MILITARY DIVISION - Open Class, 3 seater
Racing Statement: 'On this day we shall stand and race united and remember those brave servicemen and women who have given all. They are now ahead of us. Out on point or patrol. They are not forgotten" Words spoken by RXTUSMC competing on Boat #71.
Open to all divisions of military personnel active or retired who have 'proof of Military ID'. This is a unisex division. (Open Class to the following United States: Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard). Athletes will run their 'colors' on their race boat, a sticker commemorating their branch of service.
Registration Fee: $150.00 USD
____________________________________________________________________________________
Both Divisions will have trophy awards from 1st through 3rd place, and additional donated industry prizes.
APBA Competition license required: http://www.apbaracing.com/membership.html
You will need a confirmed Race # to run on your vessel. please follow the links for advice and suggestions.
http://pwcoffshore.com/LB2CAT_Race_Page.html LB2CAT Information Page
http://pwcoffshore.com/Home_Page.html Additional Information
SCSC/RPM RACING ENTERPRISES
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Phone (310) 318-4012
Fax (310) 372-7427
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