Personal Watercraft

How To Reboard a PWC In Shallow Water

2012-01-26T02:28:00.000-08:00

Log Jumps and JET SKI Racing

2012-01-23T01:58:00.000-08:00

quakysense

2011-12-30T20:47:00.001-08:00

quakysense, a photo by K38 Rescue on Flickr.

Purple Heart Patriots Challenge- 135 Mile PWC Ride

2011-12-03T09:00:00.000-08:00

K38 International PWC Rescue Awards

2011-09-26T07:33:00.000-07:00

911 New York City - Never Forget

2011-05-01T23:01:00.001-07:00

911 New York City - Never Forget, a set on Flickr.

TOWSURFING

2011-04-21T13:29:00.001-07:00

TOWSURFING, a group on Flickr.

PWCoffshore Racing

2011-04-21T13:28:00.001-07:00

PWCoffshore Racing, a group on Flickr.

PWCoffshore Racing

2011-04-21T13:27:00.001-07:00

PWCoffshore Racing, a group on Flickr.

Law Enforcement Marine Units

2011-04-21T13:26:00.001-07:00

Law Enforcement Marine Units, a group on Flickr.

American Watercraft Association PWC Clubs

2011-04-21T13:24:00.001-07:00

American Watercraft Association PWC Clubs, a group on Flickr.

Water Rescue

2011-04-21T13:15:00.001-07:00

Water Rescue, a group on Flickr.

Ryan - Warren - Challenged Athletes (12)

2009-08-01T16:57:00.001-07:00

Ryan - Warren - Challenged Athletes (12)
Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

Training Ryan Levinson and Warren Frank

final

2009-07-20T07:44:00.001-07:00

final
Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

LB2CAT 2009

2009-07-18T13:10:00.001-07:00

LB2CAT 2009 (24)
Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

RYAN LEVINSON
Takes 2nd place in the Challenged Athletes Division at the Lb2CAt National PWC Offshore Championships on July 12th 2009

K38 Class

2008-12-17T21:58:00.001-08:00

IMG_4049
Originally uploaded by K38 UK Rescue

Teaching on Maui at the International Summit

K38 IJSBA Course Marhsal Training - Jonathan Cahill

2008-11-14T20:16:00.001-08:00

K38 IJSBA Course Marhsal Training (33)
Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

JC is a dear friend, and a good person who has dedicate himself to helping others in K38 training programs. He received his K38 Course Marshal certificate in 2007 and continued in 2008 to work the IJSBA World Finals in Lake Havasu Arizona. We are very proud of JC and look forward to his future accomplishments.

k38-Morro Bay La Nina Nov 08 (42)

2008-11-14T19:45:00.001-08:00

k38-Morro Bay La Nina Nov 08 (42)
Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

K38 class enjoys the arrival of the replica of the La Nina into the waters of Morro Bay Harbor, November 2008

Shawn Alladio, Jeremy Hoyland, PixelThisPhoto.com

2008-11-14T12:45:00.001-08:00

Alladio, Hoyland, PixelThisPhoto.com
Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

Shawn Alladio, IJSBA Water Safety Director and Jeremy Hoyland IJSBA World Finals Race Director for 2008 discuss a call on the event beach in Lake Havasu Arizona during the week long competition.

Jeremy Hoyland has been missing in Bali when his PWC broke down and he was adrift trying to hail assistance via his cell phone. Search and Recovery efforts so far have not found any information leading up to Jeremy's whereabouts. Please make donations to:

Full fund details:

Paypal

Payment email address: jeremyhoylandrescue@justaddh2o.org

(note, you do NOT need to have an account with them, just a valid debit/credit card)

Bank Transfer/Deposit

HSBC BANK
HIGH STREET
DONCASTER

ACCOUNT NAME:JEREMY HOYLAND RESCUE
SORT CODE : 401920
ACCOUNT NUMBER:02804182

Postal address for any cheque/postal order payments.

JEREMY HOYLAND RESCUE
HATFIELD POST OFFICE
3 HIGH STREET
HATFIELD
DONCASTER
DN7 6RS

Keep the faith !!

Photo taken by www.Pixelthisphoto.com

K38 Maritime

2008-06-17T10:43:00.001-07:00

AWA H2O Responders

2008-06-17T10:28:00.001-07:00

K38 Open and Swiftwater Personal Watercraft Rescue Boat Classes available for June 2008!

2008-05-29T11:11:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release

May 29, 2008

We have 2 new classes available for the month of June and the Swiftwater Rescue Boat Course will be our final river class as the water flows will begin to subside. Hope to see you there!

Follow the links or go to:
http://www.k38rescue.com/

K38
K38rescue@aol.com

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K38 Courses Now available: 1. Swiftwater-Fresno, California
2. Open Water-Morro Bay, California

Class Title:
K38 Open Rescue Water Craft Course

Class Start Date:
6/30/2008

Class Finish Date:
7/2/2008

Class Duration (Total Days):
3

Daily Class Breakdown / Time:
9:00am to 7:00pm day one. 9:30am to 1:30am (night operations included) day two. 9:30am to 6:30PM Day Three

Location:
Morro Bay, California

Registration Deadline:
6/22/2008

Host Agency & Contact:
Morro Bay Harbor Department

Classroom Site:
Morro Bay, California

Class Tuition:
$525.00

Class Size:
20

Mandatory Personal Gear:
Wetsuit (minimum 4/3 recommended or what applies to current temperature needs) or drysuit, helmet, booties, gloves, for night operations, USCG Approved Personal Flotation Device, Glo stick (yellow) reflective gear on helmets or thermal wear if applicable, eye protection, snacks and food as needed.

Recommended Gear:
Swim fins with a weight belt (no weight required), Rescue Knife, gear that is conducive to the proper water environment and temperatures, throw bag, other gear that you would traditionally be required to use/wear so you become accustomed to it during the training period. Flash light ofr Night operations, or any illumination of your choice for personal use

Accommodations:
http://www.firesideinnmotel.com/ info@firesideinnmotel.com or call toll free at (800) 444-0562. They take AAA

Proceed to LogOn and Register >>>

http://www.shawnalladio.com/reg/register.asp?class_id=99

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Class Title:
K38 Rescue Water Craft Swiftwater Training

Class Start Date:
6/24/2008

Class Finish Date:
6/26/2008

Class Duration (Total Days):
3

Daily Class Breakdown / Time:
Class begins at 9;00AM and ends at 7:00PM Day One. Day Two: 9:30am to 1:00AM (Night operations). Day Three 9:30am to 6:30PM

Location:
Kings River, California

Registration Deadline:
6/16/2008

Host Agency & Contact:
Fresno Sheriff Department

Classroom Site:
Kings River, Pine Flat Dam

Class Tuition:
$500.00

Class Size:
20

Mandatory Personal Gear:
Wetsuit (minimum 4/3 recommended or what applies to current temperature needs) or drysuit, helmet, booties, gloves, USCG Approved Personal Flotation Device, Glo stick (yellow) reflective gear on helmets or thermal wear if applicable, eye protection, snacks and food as needed.

Recommended Gear:
Swim fins with a fin belt, Rescue Knife, gear that is conducive to the proper water environment and temperatures, throw bag, other gear that you would traditionally be required to use/wear so you become accustomed to it during the training period.

Accommodations:
Camping on Site, or a hotel in Fresno area. Bring food/refreshments and all your camping gear. No pets please.

Proceed to LogOn and Register >>>

http://www.shawnalladio.com/reg/register.asp?class_id=98

Cal Boating RWC Class

2008-05-27T02:02:00.001-07:00

IMG_7261
Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

May 2008, American River, K38 trained and operating.

k38

2008-05-27T01:40:00.001-07:00

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Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

Shawn Alladio from K38 runs Greg through his river rock pile drill

K38 Cal Fire SLO 08 169

2008-05-27T01:35:00.001-07:00

K38 Cal Fire SLO 08 169
Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

K38 Cal Fire training, launching waverunner at Avila beach pier.

K38 Cal Fire SLO 08

2008-05-27T01:32:00.001-07:00

K38 Cal Fire SLO 08 229
Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

K38 night training course for Cal Fire in Avila Beach, California

K38 Cal Fire SLO

2008-05-27T01:21:00.001-07:00

K38 Cal Fire SLO 08 174
Originally uploaded by K38 Rescue

K38 loading jet skis on Avila Beach Pier 2008

Jet Ski Nirvana: Jet Ski Nirvana desktop wallpaper

2008-05-05T23:15:00.000-07:00

Jet Ski Nirvana: Jet Ski Nirvana desktop wallpaper

Jet Ski Nirvana: How to: Care for your Jet Ski

2008-05-05T10:33:00.000-07:00

Jet Ski Nirvana: How to: Care for your Jet Ski

Fishing from a Jet Ski

2008-04-29T05:36:00.000-07:00

JET SKI FISHING EQUIPMENT

Shawn Alladio checking out the Kawasaki Fishing display

I was at the 2008 Yokohama International Boat Show in the Kawasaki booth in Japan, and the rishing rig caught my eye on their display. Fishing is one of the fastest selling features nowadays on Jet Skis, on many coastal and island nations the Personal Watercraft has become the vessel of choice for fishing nearshore zones due to it's economical attributes. The four stroke personal watercraft are the most environmentally friendly craft in production today. This rig uses the conventional tie down and anchor points providided in the production models. The stern deck is used exclusively for the rig, so reboarding from the stern woudl be more challenging.

By looking at this simple system, I could see where there will be friction marks and the attachment points should be checked often in rough water riding. Also, the trolling speed for fishing depending upon the 'catch' is a leisure pace just above idle speed or below 8 knots most often. The big game of Tuna/yellowfin would be about 2-4 miles minimum offshore when the currents run warm in California.Probably be better to have a rescue board and test the pole strength holders for larger game.

A GPS / Fish Finder is added to the area of the glove box, with additional electronic capability. I suppose it is rigged off the stock battery unit.The Furno attachment for electrical contact is wrapped around the stern cleat and attached to the rail of the fishing rig itself.Here is a side image of the electrical contact, not sure how good this works.

I didn't try this system, but its a testimony to the interest in fishing with a PWC.

WSC 2006 Tour

2005-12-26T00:56:00.000-08:00

Western States Cup Officially Announces the 2006 Tour Schedule
Benicia, CA - Dec 23, 2005 The Western States Cup is back in 2006! The tour will expand to four venues and seven rounds of racing. Pro-Am competitors will compete for a guaranteed $30,000 in prize money, while Novices, Beginners, and Junior’s will be racing for great prizes and awards. The action sports lifestyle experience will create a spectator friendly atmosphere for family, friends, and racers alike.
The 2006 Western States Cup Tour kicks off at two awesome new venues: Lake Castaic and Lake Ensinore in Southern California. The tour will then return to the San Francisco Bay, in historic Benicia, CA. To conclude the tour, racers will head to the famous ArenaCross racing venue in Parumph, NV for the final round and the 2006 WSC Awards Party.Thanks to communication and cooperation among all the West Coast promoters, and the APBA, the 2006 Western States Cup is able to move ahead in its third and most ambitious season! While the WSC will miss its Richland, Washington stop in 2006, we look forward to returning to the beautiful Northwest in the future.
Stay tuned to www.WesternStatesCup.com for updates and race information throughout the year.------------------------------------------------ 2006 Western States Cup Tour Schedule:ROUND 1 & 2 -Lake Castaic -Castaic, CA -APRIL 8-9ROUND 3 & 4 -Lake Elsinore -Lake Elsinore, CA -May 20-21ROUND 5 & 6 -Waterfront Festival -Benicia, CA -July 29-30ROUND 7 -Herbst RV Park -Parumph, NV - August 19**AWARDS -TBA - Las Vegas, NV -August 19
Learn more...
Western States Cup
Jim Haas
email: jim@westernstatescup.com
phone: 707-310-4774

Locals Dominate

2005-12-24T00:54:00.000-08:00

Santa Cruz natives dominate contest
Published: December 20, 2005

DON CURRY, above, teamed with Lincoln City surfer Jason Garding for the Dec. 11 Nelscott Reef tow surf contest. Despite reports a white shark was sighted near the break just days before the event, surfers from California, Hawaii, Brazil and Oregon took part in the state's first-ever pro contest.photo surfersvillage.com
By JOSH KULLA
The News Guard
Last week's Nelscott Reef big wave surfing contest was more than just Oregon's first-ever professional surf contest, it was a breakout moment for the central Oregon coast's surfing scene.
With local, national and international interest generated by the west coast's first big-wave tow-in competition, it is unlikely the Lincoln City surf scene will remain the same hidden secret it once was.
But even in the localized world of surfing, this will likely be a good thing. Not only did the contest itself feature impeccable surf conditions and weather, it also provided a demonstration of what a united community can do as a group. In short, it was nearly a flawless weekend for nearly all involved, according to organizers John Forse and Roland Hoyle.
"We had an unbelievable response," said Hoyle, one of three board members of Behemoth LLC, the organization responsible for running the event. "I mean, everybody came together really well. What was really cool was the Pacific Northwest version of the Aloha spirit, both among the locals and those supporting the visitors."
Forse agreed, saying everything went pretty much as well, or better, than he had hoped.
"It was like a bunch of friends out surfing together and hooting and rooting each other on," he said. "It was absolutely great, from the contestants to the spectators, it was just a real special moment in my life. It ranks up there with the first day I was able to drop the rope and catch a wave at Nelscott."
Santa Cruz brothers Zach and Jake Wormhoudt captured first place and the $6,500 check given to the winning team, while Tyler Fox and Shane Desmond, also of Santa Cruz, took second place and the $4,000 runner-up prize. Third place went to the team of Peter Mel and Anthony Tashnick, while Mike Brummet, another Santa Cruz local, and legendary big-wave surfer Jeff Clark combined to capture fourth place.
In addition, pioneering surfer Richard Schmidt, also of Santa Cruz and one of the first mainland surfers to gain genuine acceptance with Hawaiian locals in the 1970s, was selected by his fellow contestants as the contest's most valuable driver for his role in pairing with Vince Broglio. While their team finished out of the money, Schmidt impressed the field with his deft handling of his personal watercraft.
"Richard's really respected," Hoyle said. "He was the oldest guy in the contest, a really nice guy, and he got that from the other surfers' point of view."
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Forse is commonly credited with "discovering" the wave at Nelscott Reef, a rock reef which sits a half-mile off-shore. There, a shallow rock shelf allows perfect A-frame waves to form when the swell gets larger than 10 feet or so. Forse first tried to paddle into the wave under his own power some 10 years ago, but no one was known to have actually surfed the wave until the winter of 2003, when several Santa Cruz surfers came to Oregon with their personal watercraft.
It was then, almost exactly two years ago, that Forse, Mel and Adam Replogle proved the wave could be ridden by towing in, and it led to a burst of publicity which eventually led to this year's contest, which has been in the works for nearly a year now.
The event was given a two-month window from Oct. 15 to Dec. 15 in which to run. And as December rolled around amid a string of abusive winter storms, organizers were beginning to wonder if they would have to cancel the event or extend the window. That is, until about four days before the contest, when forecasts began to call for a sizable swell to materialize off the coast over the coming weekend.
At that point, Forse made the call to go for it, and competitors were given 48 hours to make their way to Lincoln City. With everything hanging in the balance, Forse and others then sat back and crossed their fingers things would turn out in their favor.
And when Sunday, Dec. 11 dawned crisp and sunny, they could tell the gamble had paid off even before the first heat hit the water. A 12-foot swell with a 17-second interval was there to greet the contest, while spectators lined the cliffs above Nelscott beach and vehicles clogged S.W. Coast Avenue and the small city park providing beach access at the bottom of the hill.
"I could have been a goat just as easily as a hero," Forse said. "But the stars were with us on this one. Actually, with the swell, we were able to call it earlier than we expected. We were able to call it four days ahead of time because of a stable, high-pressure system. It was just a matter of how big it would get. It could have been a lot bigger, but it was a good first day for everyone."
No one was complaining, however, that the waves were too small.
"There were a few legitimate 30-foot faces out there, mostly in the morning," said Jason Garding, one of three Lincoln City surfers invited to the contest. "The swell peaked during that first heat."
Garding echoed Forse and Hoyle's sentiments about the contest, saying it hardly seemed like a contest at times because of the friendly nature of the event.
"It was just a really cool vibe," he said. "The whole thing was just incredible. I can't tell you how many times people have told me this is the best surf trip they've ever been on."
Garding and his partner, Don Curry, of Carmel, Calif., finished out of the running for the cash prizes handed out. But when each individual surfer's scores were tallied, Garding finished as the eighth-highest scorer of the 30 competitors. That result left Garding feeling confident that Oregon surfers can now rank themselves alongside their better-known counterparts from California and Hawaii when it comes to large waves and the special skills required by tow-in surfing in particular.
"Tow surfing is definitely a team sport," he said. "Not only with your partner, but everyone else on the water. You can't see over the back of the waves, so it helps to have those extra sets of eyes."
Behemoth board member Jim Kusz noted that not only was the event a spectacular success from an organizational standpoint, but safety was paramount throughout the competition.
"The participants were too good to be true; they were great," Kusz said. "They all loved Lincoln City; it was really the people of Lincoln City who pulled this together. Everyone pitched in and made this wacky contest go."
He added that everyone he had talked to had expressed interest in returning in the future, and said Behemoth is looking to corral some serious sponsors for next year's contest, which is already being planned.
"There's already scuttlebutt and talk, and everyone I've talked to said they would like to be invited back next year," Kusz said. "We learned some lessons this year, and, quite frankly, what we need more than anything else are sponsors, so it's not so small-town. But to be honest, that's part of the charm."
Indeed, winner Zach Wormhoudt told the Santa Cruz Sentinel afterward the relaxed atmosphere pervading Lincoln City suited him and his brother, Jake, perfectly.
"I pretty much would've paid that money to surf up there," he said of his prize winnings, which were part of a $20,000 total purse.
For more information about the contest, as well as photos and video clips, visit:
www.nelscottreef.com.

Yamaha breaks the law

2005-12-17T00:23:00.000-08:00

Release 05-27 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 16, 2005 CONTACT:Jerry MartinGennet PaauweDimitri Stanich(916) 322-2990Karen Caesar(626) 575-6728
www.arb.ca.gov

Attorney General Files $20 Million Complaint Against YamahaSacramento -

On behalf of the Air Resources Board (ARB), the CaliforniaAttorney General's Office has filed a $20 million complaint againstYamaha Motor Corporation, USA, and two of its dealers for allegedlycircumventing air pollution control laws and importing more than 400motorcycles not certified for sale in California."We have worked extremely hard to improve California's air quality andhave made great strides," said ARB Executive Officer CatherineWitherspoon. "We simply can't afford to let manufacturers and dealerssell vehicles that do not meet our emissions standards, which is whatYamaha appears to have done.We need to send a powerful message that this will not be tolerated inCalifornia."Several dealers involved in the case have already reached mutualsettlements with the Air Resources Board. The parties that could notreach a settlement were referred to the California Attorney General'soffice for civil prosecution. The civil complaint filed in Orange CountySuperior Court seeks penalties totaling $19,610,000.00 from Yamaha MotorCorporation, USA, San Jose Yamaha, and South Seas Cycle Exchange ofHonolulu, HI.It is a violation of California law to import new motor vehicles forsale, use or registration which are not certified to meet California'sstringent emissions standards, the toughest in the nation. According tothe ARB investigation, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, imported more than100 illegal non-California-certified motorcycles, registered them toYamaha Motor Corporation, USA in California, obtained California licenseplates, and then eventually sold some of them to California residents.In most cases, these were popular motorcycles that were in great demandand were hard to acquire in California.It was also discovered during the investigation that representativesfrom Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA were informing their dealers inCalifornia that if they needed these specific models they could obtainillegal, non-California-certified versions from other Yamaha dealersoutside of California. One dealer imported nearly 200 and sold all ofthem to California residents."We regret having to resort to litigation in this case, but it wasnecessary because our negotiations failed to reach a settlement. We arehoping that this case will have a deterrent effect on manufacturers anddealers who may intend to elude our strong emissions laws," addedWitherspoon.The Air Resources Board is a department of the California EnvironmentalProtection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and protect publichealth, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction ofair pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy.The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California toattain and maintain health based air quality standards.

K38 Award @ Nelscott

2005-12-17T00:11:00.000-08:00

Local surfer Jason Garding shines among big names
By Gail Kimberling Of the News-Times

Pablo Schulte and his surfing partner, Davey Smith, 980 miles straight from Santa Barbara, Calif. to participate in the inaugural Nelscott Reef Tow-In Contest held off Lincoln City Sunday. "It was well worth it," Schulte said, as he showed off his specially-made surf board. (Photo by Gail Kimberling) As the finalists surfed their last heat for the inaugural Nelscott Reef Tow-in Contest held Sunday, Pablo Schulte stood on the beach off Canyon Way Wayside in the waning afternoon sun and reflected on the day's events.

"Everyone was super nice, super polite," Schulte said of his brief stay in Lincoln City over the weekend. Schulte and his surfing partner, Davey Smith, had driven 980 miles straight on Friday and Saturday from Santa Barbara, Calif. to participate in the first contest of its kind in the Northwest. "It was well worth it," Schulte commented, even though the duo didn't make the finals. "They all loved it," Stan Michelsen, a contest judge and local surfer, said of the 30 surfers who came from afar to ride the massive wave more than one-quarter of a mile off the Nelscott district of Lincoln City. Placing eighth (individually) among these world-class competitors was Lincoln City's own Jason Garding. "It was pretty cool," Garding said about a contest of this caliber taking place in his own back yard. "Most of these guys are so cool; they're super friendly, they just love to surf like we do. It was neat." Garding, 33, was paired with Don Curry, a Carmel Beach surfer who appeared on the cover of Surfer Magazine this past spring.

Though a little apprehensive at first - "I wasn't too comfortable with getting a new tow partner the day before a big event like this," Garding said - Curry's laid-back attitude soon put Garding at ease and the pair placed "pretty high up" in team scoring. Conditions for Sunday's contest were "near perfect" reported event sponsor actionsportsnw.com. "We had (a) 12-foot swell hold steady all day with sunny skies and light offshore winds," the website stated.

"The swell could have been bigger, but who's going to complain about 20- to 30-foot waves?" asked Garding, and Schulte added, "They were definitely 'A' caliber waves."

Participants were towed to the offshore reef area by wave runners or jet skis. All personal watercraft were equipped with rescue sleds, and every surfer wore safety vests and other required equipment. "I probably have $15,000 invested in all this," Schulte, who is also a partner in K38 Water Safety, said.

His company specializes in the use of personal watercraft or jet skis for towsurfing and managing water safety for big wave surfing competitions. After a series of preliminary heats the hour long final was called "close," with less than a point separating the top three placers. Overall winners of the contest were Zach and Jake Wormhoudt, of Santa Cruz, Calif.; second place went to Shane Desmond and Tyler Fox of Santa Cruz; in third were Peter Mel and Anthony Tashnick, also of Santa Cruz; and taking fourth were Jeff Clark and Mike Brummett of Half Moon Bay. Richard Schmidt was awarded the K38 most valuable player award for best driver of the contest. The event - which came together at the last minute when conditions finally cooperated in a set "window" - turned out "way beyond my expectations," said Adam Wagner of actionsportsnw. "We had great weather, great showings. Everybody had a great time." "The community (of Lincoln City) was excellent. There were tons of volunteers, and they were invaluable," Wagner added. "At the awards party (at Chinook Winds Golf Resort Sunday night), all those guys said they were definitely coming back next year," Garding said. "They liked how friendly everybody was, and they loved the wave - it's just a high performance wave. "A lot of big waves you're just surviving ... this (Nelscott reef) wave is just perfect. It has an open wall, it just begs you to turn. You can really show off your surfing in a wave like that," Garding explained. A surfer for most of his life, Garding recalls watching the wave off Nelscott as a teen. "I remember being 16 years old and watching that break outside the (Nelscott) canyon. We were fascinated by that big, giant peak. We didn't have a name for it back then, we didn't even know how far out it was." Then tow surfing evolved, and Garding began riding the Nelscott Reef wave about three years ago. "As a kid we would just look at it and think, 'No way.' It's weird to finally be surfing it." Garding said he wasn't surprised at the hundreds of spectators at Sunday's contest, since word of the event quickly spread over the Internet. In spite of some grumbling by local surfers who want to "protect" their home turf, Garding isn't worried about the Nelscott Reef gaining this kind of notoriety. He said, "All the surfers know about Oregon, but it's a tough place to be a surfer. There were actually more surfers (here) when I started 20 years ago. Now there are more valley surfers who are mostly fair weather surfers. Oregon (weather) itself keeps the crowd down." Sponsors and surfers are already looking forward to next year's Nelscott Reef Tow-in Contest, with a window set for sometime between Oct. 15 and Dec. 15. "There are so many variables that have to fall into place for it to work. For it to happen (like it did Sunday) was just incredible," Garding said. http://www.newportnewstimes.com/articles/2005/12/14/news/news02.txt

Personal Watercraft

2005-01-19T02:04:00.000-08:00

Yamaha Waverunners