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Check here for Sherman Island and other local practice sessions and rides.

 

jim

click here to download Course Racing entry form

Six Flags Sat 11/15/08
AWA Members
        $38  

Six Flags Sat 11/15/08 
Non AWA Members
           $48  

Six Flags Sat 11/15/08
Old School X-2's
$20

We are proud to feature the Courtyard Marriott of Vallejo as the host hotel of DJSA. Located directly across the street from the race site, rooms are available to DJSA participants at a group rate of $99. You can call the Marriott at (707) 644-1200 or use the 800 number. Use the group name "Diablo Jet Ski Action" to recieve the discount rate.
 
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Fast as a DJSA racer and EZ all at the same time!!!
Purchase your Six Flag Discovery Kingdom Park tickets here.
Use the promo code - jetski
 
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You Asked For It So Here It Comes!!!

The DJSA “TOFTSCB

Bridge to Bridge 75 Mile Enduro

(This Ones For The Socal Boyz)

 

2 legs, 2 starts, 2 finishes

1 combined overall time

 

* Oakley to Benicia Bridge and back – 45 miles

  - fuel break –

* Oakley to Rio Vista Bridge and back – 35 miles

 

Chicken and Rib BBQ prior to Trophy Presentations

 

Host location

Lauritzen Yacht Harbor

115 Lauritzen lane

Oakley, Ca 94561

(925) 757-1916

 

Host hotel

Comfort Suites Inn

5549 Bridgehead Rd

Oakley, Ca 94561

(925) 755-1222

(Group rate discount of $99 for Sat/Sun night –

use group name Diablo Jet Ski Action)

 

9 to1030am

Sign in / Reg / Tech / Launching at the harbor

1030

Mandatory Riders meeting on the grass next to the ramp

1100

Benicia leg start

100p

Fuel break

1:30p

Rio Vista leg start

300pm

Scoring / Rider BBQ

3:30pm

Trophy Presentations

 

- Must haves –

Must have 18 years of life under your belt – please bring ID

Proof of current medical coverage

Seaworthy currently registered watercraft

CG approved PFD

Full face helmet

Full wetsuit

Gloves / Footwear

Working and fully charged Cell Phone

Handheld VHF Radio

(GPS not required but recommended)

Charts will be provided at the riders meeting

and have an appetite at the end!

 

* Restrooms with hot showers on site

* Comfort Suites Inn is located 2 blocks away

* Caffino Drive Thru Expresso is 2 blocks away

(the time keeper can be “bought” with token gifts of 32oz nonfat iced lattes)

 

Classes

Sprint Sit - 1300 and under open

SCXP FAST Sit – 1301 and over

Team Couples – Navigator, Spouse, Kids 12 and over

(Co-pilot must also have approved safety gear and clothing)

Standups – Rio Vista leg only

 

Entry Fees

$45 if you’re running DJSA race 14 at Six Flags on Saturday

$65 if you’re just running the Enduro

$30 Standups

 

BBQ lunch included for riders

(additional lunch tickets $5 at registration)

 

Entry forms are online at the diablojsa website

(paypal is available there also)

 

Special Thanks

Chris Lauritzen and the Lauritzen Yacht Harbor Staff

Henri Abbadi and Performance Marine

United States Coast Guard

Contra Costa Sheriff’s Marine Patrol

Vessel Assist Delta

My Safety and Scoring Staff

And all you crazy Enduro Racers…

 

2 words Socal – BRING IT!

As someone said earlier - Let's Do This!

See you there.

 

jim

 

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click here to download DJSA Enduro entry form

Discount $45 Enduro Entry if racing at Six Flags saturday

Sunday Enduro only - $65

Sunday Enduro - Standups $35 

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Zach - we will always miss you
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Zach, Libby and Baby Mason
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Zach and Mason
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Libby Davis
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Like Father - Like Son
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Tentative 2008

14 Race - DJSA Summer Point Series

 

Sat.    Apr 26       Race #1      Oakley              Season Opener                DP

 

Sat.    May 10      Race # 2     Salt Springs

 

Sat.    Jun 7         Race # 3     Suisun City                                              DP

 

Sat.    June 14     Race # 4     Salt Springs

 

F-Sn   June 27-29          Non race event          AWA  Freedom Ride 

 

Sat      July 12     Race # 5   Salt Springs       Jet Effect 2008                  

Sun    July 13     Race #6    Salt Springs       Jet Effect day 2                  DP

 

Sat.     July 26     Race # 7   Suisun City

 

Sat      Aug 2nd     Norcal Socal Showdown Sitdown 52 Mile Enduro 

Sun    Aug 3rd   Norcal Socal Showdown Course Racing at Six Flags Vallejo

 

Sat.     Aug 9       Race # 8   Salt Springs       Jet Ski Reunion Race        

                                             

Sat.     Sept 6      Race # 9   Pittsburg           Pittsburg Seafood Festival     DP

 

Sat.     Sept 13    Race # 10  Salt Springs    Last SSVR race of the year

                

Sat.     Sept 27    Race # 11  Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Vallejo       

 

Oct 4th - 12th      I J S B A  World Finals    -    Lake Havasu

 

Oct 9th - 14th     Fleet Week / Blue Angels Air Show / S F Bay

 

Sun    Oct 18th   Race # 12   Suisun City  - Last Suisun race of the series     

 

Sat.    Nov 1       Race # 13   Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Vallejo   

 

Sat     Nov 15th  Race # 14   Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Vallejo         DP  

                                            Final Series Race and Awards Dinner       

 

 

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DJSA Updates
 
Due to popular request, we have added a 750 and under open standup class. Hopefully this will give some of those Superjets out there a home. We have matched the Standup class names with the Sitdowns to make sign up a little easier...
 
Sport Standup - 650 and under
Sprint Standup - 750 and open
Super Standup - 800 open novice
FAST Stand - 4 stroke and Super Talent (Pro / Exp / Am / Mods)
 
DJSA Reminders -
 
Alcohol is prohibited for all DJSA participants until racing is over.
All racers must be 18 years of age.
All racers must show proof of current medical insurance.
Please bring ID and medical card with you to registration.
Please help make a good impression to the public and observe all laws.
All skis
must be currently registered with required safety equipment.

The DJSA corner rule...
 
Yes it's still here, but only to help insure you and your ski go home in one piece at the end of the day...
* Lead ski into a turn has the right of way
* A one ski length safe zone will be observed in the corners at all times
* Passing in the corners is allowed only if the safe zone is not infringed upon.
* Reckless or negligent operation will make it a short day for you..
 
Some people say "rubbing is racing"but we say "rubbing is dangerous" unless you're racing stock cars... * All this season each of you have ridden like pros, and I wouldn't expect anything less the rest of the season! My sincere thanks!

Contact Info 
Jim Lambert / DJSA
djsadelta@sbcglobal.net
 
(925) 684-9796 ofc
(925) 303-0713 cell
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- Diablo Jet Ski Action -

Home of The Best Damn Outlaw PWC Racing in The Bay Area!!!

Special thanks to Concord Kawasaki Yamahaor their endless support!

    Diablo Jet Ski Action &

Concord Kawasaki Yamaha 

             a good mix on the water!

 

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  • REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR COURSE RACING
  • Wetsuit recommended -  booties, and gloves required 
  • Eye protection required 
  • Full face Helmet required
  • Coast guard approved PFD REQUIRED!
  • Fire extinguisher on board as equipped by manufacturer
  • Safety lanyard as equipped by manufacturer

Age requirements

  • 18 years old
  • 16 to 17 years old may race with parent or guardian as operator in team couples events for non course racing events.  (Sit down only) 

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DJSA Course Racing 

Classes

  • X-2 / Blaster open 
  • Sport Stand 650 and under open 
  • Sprint Stand 750 and under open   (new class) 
  • Super Stand 800 (Stock novice) 
  • FAST Stand (4-stroke, mods,and super talent - pro-exp-am)
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  • Sport Sit 900 and under open 
  • Sprint Sit 1000 to 1200 open with stock 1300 NA 
  • Super Sit 1300+ 4 stroke (stock novice)  
  • SCXP FAST Sit 1300+ Supercharged, Xtra Power, Turbo, mod-pro-exp-am 

Awards 1st through 3rd for each class.  DJSA points 1st thru 10th

Rules for course racing will be announced at riders meetings but please expect the following -       

CURRENT MEDICAL INSURANCE is REQUIRED for Course Racing

We enforce a mandatory one ski length safe zone in the corners at all times. Lead ski has the right of way. NO EXCEPTIONS

We enforce a 100 ft yield rule for falls or spins. If you spin, there is no punching the throttle and blindly getting back into the game.... you are required to put your hand up, look behind you, and yield to any approaching racer within 100 ft. 

Riders RACE AT THEIR OWN RISK,

Skis will undergo random tech inspections AND ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE at least 5 inch highly visible race numbers on both sides of cowling and preferably on the nose if you run a sitdown. Simple rule - no numbers, no scoring... 

  1. Liability release waiver signed at registration
  2. MINIMUM AGE To Course Race is 18 years of age...  
  3. Any reckless operation whatsoever will be grounds for immediate disqualification !!!
  4. 1 ski length safety zone in the corners - lead ski has right of way
  5. Absolutely no alcohol consumption allowed during race events
  6. We reserve the right to deny participation to any entrant who exhibits  mental or physical signs of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or  who displays any form of unsportsmanlike conduct on the water, or on the event grounds, or who exhibits reckless and negligent operation of their watercraft or vehicle at anytime.

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We sincerely thank you for your participation last season, and we look forward to bringing you the best amateur level racing on the delta next season!!!   See you soon.

 

 

djsadelta@sbcglobal.net

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I get a lot of phone calls and emails in regards to DJSA PWC races...Here are some of the most common questions asked.
 
Q - How old do you have to be to race at DJSA Events?
A - 18 years of age for deltacross closed course racing. If we run a blackjack enduro event with team couples, the operator of the ski can be 15 to 17 years old with a parent or legal guardian aboard. 
 
Q - How much are entry fees?
A - The average entry fee for closed course Sunday racing is $50 for 3 heats of racing. Entry fees for AWA members is slightly cheaper at $40.
One thing we will always strive to do is keep racing fees affordable. We vow to make that a promise to you. There will never be an entry fee higher than $60 at our races unless there is a small fee associated with paypal processing or we are running a large scale special event.
 
Q - How many races or "motos" does a rider get in?
A - Most all of our events last year consisted of 3 motos per class. At a few races last year we ran out of daylight and had to shorten the program but that was the exception and not the rule. If you're going home tired with the feeling you got your money's worth, then we're going home happy!
 
Q - How are the races scored?
A - We use traditional "motocross" style scoring. Your finish places from all 3 races are added together and the lowest numbers win overall.
If you get 3 wins your score would be 3.
If you came in 2nd, 4th, and 3rd, your score would be 9
Three 2nds would be 6 and so on.
Ties are broken by the finish positions of the last race run.
DNF's (did not finish) are scored 10 points plus the number of racers in that class.
DNS (did not start) are scored 20 points plus the number of racers in that class.
 
Q - Do DJSA points count towards APBA or IJSBA point standings?
A - No, DJSA points are awarded only for DJSA events, series, and prizes.
 
Q - Do Pro's race at DJSA?
A - This season we have added the FAST Standup class which is stands for
"Four Stroke and Super Talent". Hydrospace, modded, and pro/expert riders have made this class very popular this season and the name fits.... These guys are FAST!
 
We have also added the SCXP FAST Sitdown class. Super Charged and Xtra Power Super class... If you're running a highly modded ski, its supercharged, or you're an expert/pro rider, our rolling thunder SCFAST Sitdown class is for you! 
 
Q - What equipment is needed to race at DJSA?
A - Your ski must be in good overall condition and be currently registered with CF numbers displayed.
All coast guard required equipment must be with the ski.
Large easy to read race numbers must be on the side cowlings of your ski. Sitdowns need an additional number on the nose. 
You need a full face moto-x style helmet - no exceptions
You need goggles - plastic sunglasses are not accepted.
You need a coast guard approved life vest
In the summer, a shorty wetsuit is recommended, in the colder months a full length wetsuit is mandatory.
Gloves and footwear is mandatory.
The most important piece of equipment you need, is a little plastic card showing you have active medical insurance!
 
Q - Are DJSA races insured?
A - DJSA covers event liability insurance at locations where it is required, however that does not cover the racer. Some of our locations require multi million dollar 2nd party liability coverage or we would not be able to run there. As with most other race events, whether it be cars, motorcycles, or PWC's, all DJSA riders "race at their own risk.  
Any  event insurance obtained is for 2nd party liability and not the racers. Event liability insurance can account for you having to pay $80 to $100 entry fees for a single day of racing... we take care of our own insurance cost ourselves or by the way of help from our sponsors. You as a racer will never be charged for those costs by way of higher entry fees, but you will be required to show proof of current medical insurance at our races.. DJSA is currently negotiating for additional insurance to cover racers on the water, but personal medical insurance coverage will still be REQUIRED by racers at our events. 
 
Permits and Safety measures
Most DJSA events are set up on the open river at locations not physically accessable by spectators which keeps them out of harms way. Coast Guard permits are obtained for each race site on navigable waters allowing us use of a particular area of water for our races. "Team Orange", our 5 staff "safety skis" detour recreational boats and watercraft from entering the race course, and render aid to riders who are down in the water.
 
DJSA enforces a mandatory ONE SKI LENGTH SAFE ZONE in the corners which is intended to reduce the possibility of rubbing fiberglass to fiberglass. We've also added a 100 ft mandatory yield rule for racers who have fallen or washed out in a turn. Instead of accelerating blindly back onto the course, a racer is REQUIRED to raise one hand, look back, and YIELD to any oncoming racer within 100 ft. This rule is in effect at all times to help prevent you from getting centerpunched when re-entering the race course.
 
We've taken many steps to help insure you have a safe enviornment in which to break into racing... the rest is up to you!   
 
Q - What designates the stock class from the modified class?
A -  We have merged stock class and modified classes together, especially in the big Sitdown classes. We found very little difference last year between stock and modified skis over 1200ccs. State of the art hull design and brute horsepower equals only one thing....Hot Damn FAST!  If a 650 standup is substantially faster than other stock skis in it's class, the modified will bump up to the next class. 
 
Q- How are ties broken?
A - All racers run 3 heats in a day. Ties are broken by your placement in race-3 for the day.
 
Q- How is a DNS (did not start) scored?
A- 20 points plus # of riders in that race
 
Q-How is a DNF (did not finish) scored?
A- 10 points plus # of riders in that race.
 
How are  series points awarded?
1 - 100
2 -  80
3 -  70
4 -  60
5 -  50
6 -  40
7 -  30
8 -  20
9 -  15
10 -10
 
Normally 3 skis make a scoring class but if you run solo merged in another class - a 1st place is awarded 75 points.  
    

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In Loving Memory of Captain Herb Hickman
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End of watch - 7/06/06 (but we know you're still watching Herb)

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