CRAIG WARNER WINS!
Kawasaki ULTRA 300X
US and International Offfshore Jet Ski / PWC Racers,
The best offshore PWC/ Jet Ski racers in the United States will be at the US Triple Crown of Offshore ("TCO") for round one of the 2012 three race TCO series. Test your skills against the best in the Pro Class or enter entry level classes including an amateur class. 1500.00 in prize money! A note from Ross Wallach of RPM Racing Enterprises regarding round one of the TCO (scroll down for more information and continue scrolling / entry forms here http://www.pwcoffshore.com/Dana_Point_2_Avalon_Race.html):
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Good Afternoon Racer:
We are 42 days away from Round # 1 of the 2012 Triple Crown of Offshore Racing Championship ~ Dana Point to Avalon & Back presented by Sea-Doo, Sea-Tow, Jettribe, Hot Products, Dana Point Jet Ski, Optima Racing, Bomber Eyewear, Impros & www.PWCOffshore.com is scheduled for Sunday, May 20th at 11:00 a.m.
Attached please find the entry form. Please completely fill it out and email or mail it back to RPM Racing Ent. before the discounted pre-registration deadline Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Please note that I have attached the inspection check list of items required for the race. Please do not show up to tech/registration without these items as you will NOT be allowed to participate in the race. Also, please note for 2012, VHF Radio's are now mandatory, not highly recommended.
This race is sanctioned by the IJSBA and as such all racers must show proof of health insurance coverage when they check-in at registration on Sunday morning.
Lat and Long:
Start/Finish Boat Turn Boat
N 33 27.291 N 33 22.247
W 117 43.282 W 118 10.814
Note: This race is 25.5 miles offshore over to the turn boat outside of Avalon and back.
Schedule of Events:
Sunday, May 20th, 2012
6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.- Registration/tech inspection Dana Point Embarcadero (launch ramp parking lot)
Note: All Racers must check in and "clear registration" and be inspected prior to rider's meeting.
9:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.- Mandatory Rider's Meeting (all racers) - Dana Point Embarcadero
10:15 a.m.- 10:50 a.m.- Racer's launch and proceed to start/finish area
11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.- Dana Point to Avalon & Back Race
2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.- Awards ceremony ~ Gemmell's Banquet Room (located adjacent to Embarcardero)
Please visit www.rpmracingent.com for all updates and info. Please forward this email to anyone that is interested in racing!
I look forward to seeing everyone at this great event!!!
Sincerely,
Ross Wallach, Race Director
RPM RACING ENTERPRISES
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Phone (310) 318-4012
www.rpmracingent.com
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Regarding the 2012 Long Beach to Catalina and back Offshore National Championship (aka The LB2CAT) race DVD. We have 3500.00 remaining in sponsorship required to make the 2012 LB2CAT Race helicopter coverage DVD. Interested in this international marketing opportunity? We need your support. Email PWCOFFSHORE at pwc@pwcoffshore.com for more information. http://www.pwcoffshore.com/DVD_LB2CAT_BACK.php
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Who will take this year's TCO? Will Yamaha's new craft be a threat to the Kawasaki ULTRA platform or will the Kawasaki continue to dominate offshore racing? Yamaha, SeaDoo, Kawasaki? Who has the best equipment and bragging rights? For now, for offshore racing it remains the Kawasaki ULTRA 300X http://www.kawasaki.com/products/product-specifications.aspx?id=560
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Pictures of TCO races here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31192104@N04/sets/
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A new member of the PWCOFFSHORE Racing Hall of Fame will be inducted in July of 2012 and join Billy Womack as the second member of this incredibly elite and select group http://www.pwcoffshore.com/Hall_of_Fame.html
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PWCOFFSHORE Racing on Facebook, click here and send a friend request to join in on the fun!: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=name&id=1190504442
Life is short, join in on the fun. See you there!
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Craig Warner of Monster Kawasaki wins!
2011 Overall Dp2Av Results CLICK HERE
**From RPM Racing: Credit Cards will not be charged until race weekend. In the event of a racer cancels or doesn't race no credit card will be charged.
**RPM Racing has provided an incenttve to get the entry forms in early: $275 is the price for Pre-registration (two weeks prior to the race) after that, an additional 25.00 will be billed (Total 300.00).
2012 TCO Classes:
Pro Open Class: Professional Level. Modifications authorized. This is the "Open" class. Please note that Open is Open, all APBA modifications are allowed. Must carry a "PRO" card.
Veteran Master Class: Racers that are 35 and older are allowed to race in this Class. Modifications are authorized in this class. These racers can’t hold a "PRO" card.
Manufacturers Stock Class: No modifications are authorized in this class but an after market bilge pump for safety. After market bilge pump ONLY.
Super Stock Limited: Hull modifications are allowed i.e. lifter wedges, handlebars, seat covers, etc. You are not authorized to do anything to the Power train. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO THE POWERTRAIN.
Amateur Open Class: Modifications to the Power train is authorized in this class
Sportsman Class: This class is reserved for first time Offshore racers only at a reduced rate of 100.00. The reduced rate applies to the first and only first offshore TCO race. The second offshore race raced by this racer will be in a standard class chosen by the racer at a standard rate. Your second race will be in another class, NOT SPORTSMAN... There are no TCO titles for the Sportsman Class. If you have ever raced one of the TCO races in the past, you will not be authorized to race in this class. This is for brand new offshore racers only.
2010 Dp to Avalon Overall Results: Click here
2010 Results By Class: Click Here
Pictures of the 2010 DP2AV: Click Here
The Top 10 Triple Crown of Offshore numbers earned in 2010 to be sported in The 2011 Triple Crown Races!
More Information on the Triple Crown Series, Click Here
Thank you 2010 Race Sponsors: R.P.M. Racing Enterprises, PWCOFFSHORE.com, Dana Point Jetski, SeaTow, SeaDoo
2009 RACE ARTICLE/VIDEO/PICTURES:
Post race article written by participant and one of the most well known racers on the planet, Ms. Shawn Alladio: CLICK HERE
2009 Pre Race / Tech Check Pictures: CLICK HERE
2009 Shawn Alladio / Pictures: CLICK HERE
Photographer Young Huynh 2009 Race Day Pictures, cut and paste this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/younggt...7616403964324/
K38 Water Safety Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/k38shawn/
Video of the start of the race from Jim Walker's RXP courtesy of Jim Walker:
http://www.lt1ls1.com/socalpwc/Ocean...t%204-5-09.wmv
http://www.lt1ls1.com/socalpwc/Ocean...20rear%202.wmv
2009 Formal / Official Race Results CLICK HERE
2009 Dana Point to Avalon Race - Class Winners
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Phone (310) 310-318-4012 Fax (310) 372-7427
LOGISTICS FOR RACE DAY
To: 2011 TCO Round # 1 Racers -The APBA Dana Point to Avalon and Back Offshore Race presented by Sea-Doo & Sea-Tow PWC Racers
Key addresses:
1. Dana Point Launch Ramp: [24961-24981] Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, Ca 92629. Note that there is a “SeaDoo Rental” sign at the entry/turn point to Dana Point Launch Ramp.
2. Tech Inspection on Saturday - Dana Point Jet Ski: 34671 Puerto Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629, (949) 661-4947 (949) 661-4947
3. Awards Ceremony: 2 pm at Gemmells Banquet Room (949) 234-0063
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Los+Angeles&1s=CA&2c=Dana+Point+&2s=CA&2a=24961-24981+Dana+Point+Harbor+Dr.%2C+
Timeline:
Saturday March 26 Registration/Check-in/Safety/Tech Inspection:
1. 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Tech check at Dana Point Jet Ski - 34671 Puerto Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629, (949) 661-4947 (949) 661-4947
Sunday March 27 (please be on time): Dana Point Launch Ramp/Embarcadero only!!
1. 6:45 am (sharp) Late Registration/Check-in/Safety/Tech Inspection
3. 9:15 am Launch craft
4. 9:55 am Racers staged outside of break wall at red buoy approx 3/4 miles offshore.
5. 10:00 am Flag drops and race is on (signaled from official boat).
6. 2:00 pm Awards ceremony at Gemmells Banquet Room- 34471 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point. (949) 234-0063
Logistics information:
1. Dana Point Harbor / launch ramp: [24961-24981] Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, Ca 92629 Dana Point Marina Link: http://www.danapointharbor.com/
2. Link to Catalina Island: http://www.catalina.com/main.html
3. Dana Point Hotel within walking Distance to the launch Ramp: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel-directory/california/dana-point (Consider leaving your truck and trailer at the Marina, small parking lot at this hotel).
4. 2:00 p.m. Awards ceremony is at Gemmell's Banquet Room - 34471 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point. (949) 234-0063
Tech Check Saturday March 26, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday afternoon at Dana Point Jet Ski
Please ensure you bring all of your required race day items for tech inspection.
2. Mandatory Racers Meeting at 8 am - All Racers must attend, no exceptions.
4. 5 mph no wake zone until you get out of the marina, leave the harbor mouth jaws.
5. All race craft migrate to the red buoy outside the marina approx 3/4 miles offshore - look for 'start boat'.
6. Upon Ross’ signal, please get on line at least 5 yards apart from each craft.
7. 9:55 am Look for Ross Wallach on start boat with Green flag. Rolling Start, Go when Green flag drops. Note that you will be to the left of the red buoy.
8. If you depart before the green flag drops, you will be penalized.
9. Green flag drops at 10:00 am, Rolling start right outside the break wall.
10. Should you see a Red flag (from official boat), stop as there has been a false start and safely return.
11. Do your best to stay in your lane at the start of the race. No wedging!
12. The start of the race is a straight line start, there are no buoys to go around, it is a straight line shot to Avalon.
13. Sprint across the channel approx. 25.5 miles one way, look for turnboat and then return to the start location
14. First racer back to finish boat at Dana Point wins.
15. The finish line is a boat that will be at the lat and long below. Make sure the finish boat sees your number when you get to the finish boat. The finish boat is North of the harbor at the start line.
16. We will do all we can to ensure that the turn and finish boat will be right at the designated lat and long i.e. we will tell the driver to ensure they do not allow the current to take them off the mark.
17. We will also do our best to place something on the craft that differentiates it and ensures it is easily recognizable. This will be explained at the riders meeting.
18. Awards will be given at 2 pm at Gemmell's Banquet Room
Logistics and coordination:
Safety will be paramount at this race!
1. Tech inspection on March 26, Saturday afternoon at the Dana Point Jet Ski.
2. Late inspection is Sunday morning at the launch ramp at 6:45 am -
4. Stay at less than 5 mph behind the break wall
5. Racers will group outside the break 3/4 mile North of the exit by the buoy - look for the start boat
6. Green flag start, rolling straight shot to Avalon and back at 10:00 am on Sunday
7. The lat and long below will be where the turn boat craft is located and the finsih boat and checker flag.
9. After you cross the line, your number is recorded, proceed back to the harbor.
10. Stay away from all incoming racers still racing.
11. Minimum 8 inch numbers required on your craft (no duct tape), they must be legible
12. Program these numbers into your cell phone that will be with you on your craft:
1. (310) 318-4012 (310) 318-4012 : Ross Wallach, APBA Promoter of the race
2. (310) 521-3815 (310) 521-3815 Los Angeles - US Coast Guard Search and Rescue Emergency Line Only, this is for emergencies only/Emergencies only
3. (1800) 4seatow: SeaTow
13. Communication: Please keep Ross Wallach completely informed of your race status on race day.
14. Should you have any issues, please ensure you call him. If you get his voice mail, please speak slowly and clearly with issues you are encountering and your exact status. When in doubt, communicate.
15. Cost: see entry form (Sportsman Class/first time offshore racers have a reduced rate of 100.00).
16. Fog/Marine layer: If there is significant fog at 8 am, there will be a delay until the fog burns off. This is for safety reasons. Be patient if there is fog.
17. Please file a float plan prior to leaving with a trusted family member of friend in case of emergency, with directions of where your vehicle keys are stowed and a copy of your vessel identification
Items to have with you as you race across the channel:
Safety will be paramount at this race!
1. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND you have a current Vessel Assist or Sea Tow membership
2. Marine Radio fully charged (preferably attached to your Lifejacket)
3. Fully charged Cell Phone
4. Flare gun/flares or handheld flares
5. Water and food
6. First Aid Kit
7. Tow rope with spring hooks / no less than 12 feet long, strength rated for 1,200 lb. tow capability
8. Signal Mirror
9. Plastic Tie ties
10. Extra hose clamps
11. Duct Tape
12. Exposure Jacket (a warm jacket for being stranded on the water)
13. Extra Lanyard
14. Water Whistle attached to Life jacket
15. GPS
16. Compass
17. Fire Extinguisher in your craft (the stock one is fine)
18. Extra water and food
19. Copy of your personal ID and vessel registration
You must wear:
1. Full length wetsuit
2. Gloves
3. DOT approved helmet (Motocross like helmet)
4. Riding shoes
5. Coast Guard approved Life Jacket
6. Eye protection
Dana Point launch: http://www.danapointharbor.com/
1. 10.00 per craft to launch
2. They have multiple fresh water wash racks on site, bring water hose
3. There are multiple restaurants on site
4. Dana Point Jet Ski is right across the harbor / Aaron Cress PWC Mechanic
5. Dana Point Jet Ski address: [24961-24981] Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, Ca 92629
6. This is a clean, nice launch ramp. We need to keep it that way and represent the offshore racing community with class.
7. Please do not spill any fuel and clean up after yourself. We want to be welcomed back.
