AQUABIKE TEAMS 2024
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PHIL HOWARTH
Keep Going !
Started my race career as F1 inshore powerboat mechanic for Dene Stallard in the mid 1980’s and then with Mark Shepard in South Africa in from 1994.
Been racing jet skis for 7 years. Started in AquaX with first race being at the end of season in Milord Haven and then European AquaX in Barcelona.
Came 3rd overall in European Am300 class and 4th in UK following season.
Since racing with OCRDA in 2021 I’ve finished 3rd in AM300 2021, 2nd in J2 class 2022 and 2nd in J1 2023 seasons.
Consistency is the key to keeping on the podiums. “Keep going” is my moto, even if it all hurts!!!!!
Ski Details
Seadoo RXP RS 300 for 2023,
Seadoo RXT RS 300 for 2021-2022.
Seadoo RXP RS 300 2016 -2019.
Background
When Phil isn't on the water he is the Company Director at T3C4 Limited in Gloucestershire - A Fire Prevention company.
Support
Main sponsors are JetSeaHub, Poole, who look after my ski for the season.
LS2 helmets who supply all my fantastic helmets.
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MATTY TOWNSEND
Team Gliddon !
I've had aqua bikes since I was 16 and
started racing in 2022 at Kings Lynn on a Yamaha FZR.
First full season racing came 3rd in J1 on a Yamaha Gp1800r but for next year will be on a new Yamaha FX SVHO racing in a brand new Team Gliddon Marine Racing -
Alongside Jordan Griffiths / Darren Lodge
Ski Details
Black Yamaha FX 1800 SVHO for 2024 Series
Previous Ski details
Yamaha FZR SVHO 2022 season
Yamaha GP1800r SVHO 2023 season
Background
When I'm not out on the water I am a surfacing manager for volkerhighways
Support
Gliddon Marine
https://www.yamaha-waverunner.co/
NC JETSKI
Greenhulk
Volkerhighways
https://www.volkerhighways.co.uk/
WORX
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Andrew White
Sub 3 Racing
Sub3Racing Team is a Seadoo watercraft racing team born out of our company Sub3Racing which is run by myself and my partner Sammie Covington who races in the J3 category. She is currently the only lady jetski racer taking part and we hope to encourage others that they can get involved too. Based in Poole, Dorset, we specialise in performance tuning, servicing and repairs on Seadoo's. We also install gps anti theft trackers. 2023 was our first entry into jetski racing with Aqua Adrenaline doing the last 3 rounds. 2024 will be our first full season.
Ski Details
2019 Seadoo RXPX RS300
Rotax 1630 3 cylinder ACE Supercharged 300Hp in Black/Red
Background
Born in Cape Town I moved to the uk when I was 17. I was in the transport industry for many years but on the side I always had my head in an engine bay modifying cars and going to Silverstone and Santa Pod. After a little over 20 years on cars I got into jetski's when I made the move from Berkshire to Dorset. I started helping and building some of the fastest ski's in the uk at a poole based Seadoo specialist. In January 2023 I decided to start up Sub3Racing. The name refers to 0-60 in under 3 seconds. We are new but with a wealth of knowledge to keep pushing forwards and stay out in front.
Support
We are sponsored by Ruthless racing in the USA. David Alonso the owner provides us with our performance parts and writes our custom maps.
Also by our own company Sub3Racing which also has Marine Trackers in it.
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Darren Lodge
Team Gliddon !
First full season racing in j1 on a 2021 yamaha fx came first in the j1 last year.
This year in 2024 I'm racing in a new team Gliddon marine racing with Jordan Griffiths & Matty Townsend.
Ski Details
1.8 supercharged Yamaha fx svho
in Blue yellow pink
Background
Been riding jet skis for around 8 years but only been racing for a year.
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Jordan Grifitths
Team Gliddon !
The Welsh Rocket!!
I bought my first jetski back in 2000 which was a 97 seadoo XP (worst ski i’ve owned)
It was allergic to water.
2001 bought i bought a brand new Yamaha Gp800r and sold it 2 years later due to having children.
2022 i bought another GP800r as the wife left me and took the children.
The ski was old and didn’t last long so i took the plunge and bought a 2020 Yamaha FX SVHO a month later i entered my first race at Cardiff and was Hooked.
2023 i entered the championship in the J2 class, coming 3rd overall after missing 13 races after a few little hiccups (putting diesel in / cracking the hull)
2024 season i have entered J1 on my brand new Yamaha SVHO supplied by Gliddon Marine which followed on to make a race team with Darren Lodge & Matty Townsend
Ski Details
Yamaha FX SVHO for 2023 / 2024 Season
Background
Company Director at JG Construction & Paving LTD
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Charles Mcilwraith
Fullcircle Racing-UK
I started out in jetskis to rehabilitate myself following a life changing injury,
And found many physical benefits from the positions im forced to ride in, which has aided in my recovery and undoubtedly helped my at the time decreasing mental state.
Once I'd started to show to my self I had potential I committed to it and had become national champion j3 2021 and j2 2022.
And now 2024 new season new injuries and renewed inspiration!
All I want now is a new ski!
Ski Details
1.8 supercharged 2017 YAMAHA FX SVHO
In Blue with Hank / beast graphics
Background
TBA
Support
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Andrew Fellows
Bring on the 2024 Season !
I first started racing jet skis at the end of 2022 and in 2023 and came runner up in the J2 class on my Seadoo Rxtx300 and runner up in the overall championship. Onwards and upwards for the 2024 season where I'll be competing in the J1 class. My son Dan Fellows will be racing in his first year in the J3 class. When he beats me, time to retire.
Ski Details
Rotax 1603 Supercharged
Black/Red
Seadoo RXTX300RS
Background
Born and bred in Penarth, S Wales. Been waterskiing and Jetsking since the 80's After spending 31 years as a fireman in the South Wales Fire Service I retired 3yrs ago and needed another adrenaline fuelled past time. Jetski racing fits the bill
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Sammie Covington
Sub 3 Racing Team
Sub3Racing Team is a Seadoo watercraft racing team born out of our company Sub3Racing which is run by myself and my partner Sammie Covington who races in the J3 category. She is currently the only lady jetski racer taking part and we hope to encourage others that they can get involved too. Based in Poole, Dorset, we specialise in performance tuning, servicing and repairs on Seadoo's. We also install gps anti theft trackers. 2023 was our first entry into jetski racing with Aqua Adrenaline doing the last 3 rounds. 2024 will be our first full season.
Ski Details
2022 Seadoo GTX 170
Engine
1630 Naturally Aspirated 170bhp
Jet-Ski Colour/Design
Black
Background
I grew up in Plymouth so I've always been around water, but I only discovered jet skis in 2018 when out on a tour in Weymouth.
When I'm not out on the water, I'm either helping work on jet skis, go-karting or working as a website designer, SEO specialist & jetski graphics designer @ HydroSkins.
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Rory Collingbourne
First season with Aqua Adrenaline !
My racing career started in a ford fiesta and progressed to LMP3 among different championships including British GT, Porsche carrera cup, Lamborghini super trofeo Asia.
I raced the junior Aqua X series in 2015 ready to take a firm stance back on the water entering on a GP1800r to compete in J2 category.
Ski Details
Yamaha GP 1800
white/ grey / blue
Background
Team Whitson Perfromance - South Wales leading performance garage contact us for more information car and Jetski modifications.
Support
Whitson Performance,
H&H Business finance,
Whitson Prestige car sales
offshore Powerboat Racing TEAMS 2024
If Only !
DRIVER : Bob McCarthy * NAVIGATOR : James Goldsmith
Adrenaline Central
Bob McCarthy is one of OCR's longest serving members, holding a number of Records and with over 40 years of racing experience.
Bob is the President of OCRDA and Co Founder of Aqua Adrenaline
James has been Bob's steady Navigator for a number of years...
BANSHEE
Engine :
Modified V4 Yamaha 130
Hull :
Banshee 595
Background
Bob:
Following his older Brothers passion Bob began Driving fast boats Water -Ski Racing in 1979, a chance meeting with OCRDA at a Water-Ski event Bob sacked the Skier to Race his Boat in 1989 he has continued to race every year in almost every event since then and is set to again compete in 2024.
When Bob isn't Racing or Organising the Series he is busy running the South Hams Group which consists of South Hams Clutch Centre, Dizign Signs and South Hams Upholstery (Link Below)
James:
When James isn't in the Navigator's seat he can be found behind the wheel of London Trains !
Sponsors and Support
The Paint Centre
South Hams Group
Mistress
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DRIVER : Graham Drew * NAVIGATOR : Marta Drew
Scotty 1
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DRIVER : Craig Temple-Murray * NAVIGATOR : Mark Hayward
2024 ! Bring it on !
Craig TM, a racing whiz with more experience than a checkered flag factory, has been chasing the OCRDA F1 title like a cheetah after a juicy antelope (except not as graceful, because cars). He and his buddy Scotty snagged the championship in 2022, and 2024 is shaping up to be another victory waltz (minus the fancy footwork, unless he celebrates with a moonwalk on the podium). Back in the day, Craig was a dancing king, winning the World Champion Latin Ballroom title three times (except for that one year when his one legged nymphomaniac Transylvanian dance partner, bless her one leg and missing eye, caused a mid-routine wardrobe malfunction – talk about a party foul!). But now, he's traded in the sequins for a racing suit, and he's gunning for that F1 championship like nobody's business.
Mark "H": has 20 years’ experience on the water, still searching for land. He's been racing boats in more circuits than a light switch factory, from EPBSC to UKOPRA, even APA in Singapore (probably just went for the spicy noodles). This dude isn't just a driver, he's a man-made GPS with a lead foot – navigating for teams like Team FatBoy in OCRDA's Cougar 27 and Phantom 18 like a boss. At home, he's got two single-seater boats he rallies in his local club, proving he likes things fast, even when stuck with the traffic of buoys. Now, when he's not dodging rogue waves, Mark's busy conquering mountains too – like K2, no less, and without fancy oxygen tanks! Just him, his lungs, and probably a questionable sense of direction. This guy's a legend, alright, just with slightly less damp hair and a perpetual tan and always a bottle of Gin by his side. So watch out on the water, because Mark "H" is coming, and he's got the tonic, the puns and the speed to leave you in his wake (unless you're Sherpa Tensing, apparently).
Phantom 19
Engine :
Mercury 175 Outboard
Hull :
Yellow P 19
Background
Ahoy there, landlubbers!
Buckle up for a wave of pure humor-fueled adrenaline, because WTA Western Towing Attachments Boat 55 is about to make the OCRDA F1 Championship as wild as a seagull convention on a chip day.
Imagine this: a driver whose smooth moves put Michael Jackson's moonwalk to shame, and a navigator who's scaled K2 blindfolded while juggling flaming chainsaws (okay, maybe not the chainsaws, but you get the picture!). These nautical legends are bringing their combined awesomeness to the 6 UK events this year, leaving other teams in their wake faster than a dolphin with a rocket strapped to its fin.
Picture the scene:
• Their boat, a sleek beast of the sea, slices through the waves like a hot knife through butter.
• The driver, hair flowing in the wind like a shampoo commercial gone rogue, executes maneuvers so sharp they'd make a brain surgeon jealous.
• The navigator, perched high above like a pirate king surveying his domain, barks orders with the precision of a drill sergeant on a sugar rush. ️
• A motley bunch of Gin-fueled daredevils, work the boat like a well-oiled accordion, playing a symphony of speed and skill.
And the competition? Well, let's just say they're about as useful as a chocolate teapot in a rainstorm. They'll be left sputtering in the dust (or should I say, sea spray) as WTA Western Towing Attachments Boat 55 sails off into the sunset with not one, but TWO shiny championship trophies.
So there you have it, folks! This isn't just a boat race, it's a comedy show on water. Don't miss out on the hilarity (and the inevitable victory) – come cheer on WTA Western Towing Attachments Boat 55 as they make the OCRDA F1 Championship the most entertaining spectacle on the high seas!
P.S. If you see a flying penguin juggling flaming chainsaws, that's probably just the navigator warming up. Don't worry, it's normal.
Sponsors and Support
WTA Western Towing Attachments
3 Marsh Green Road North
Marsh Barton
Exeter
Devon
EX2 8NY
MAK Racing
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DRIVER : Mark Power * NAVIGATOR : Brian Tait
Irish race team
Irish race team.
Racing in OCR for 11 years
BANSHEE
Engine :
Yamaha 115
Hull :
Yellow Banshee
Background
Racing in ocr for 11 years
Sponsors and Support
Power Marine
The A Team
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DRIVER : Jeremy Gibson * NAVIGATOR : Malachy Browne
Flying High !
F1 runners up UK championship
Ocrda F1 2023 world champions
4 x British champions navigator malachy browne in thundercats .
2 x world champion and 3 x British championsdriver Jeremy Gibson
Phantom 19
Engine :
V4 Yamaha 130
Hull :
Phanton 19
Background
To be the best you have to race the best
Sponsors and Support
Gibson Construction
Ali kebabs
The Lions
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DRIVER : Anthony Scaccia * NAVIGATOR : Dan Champion
Lions from Wales !
This will be Anthony's 3 year in ocr with last year being his most successful in winning the hocr world championship and 2nd in the national championship.
This will be Dan's first year except for navigation in f1 at the ocr World championship and achieving 2nd place
Phantom 16
Engine :
Yamaha 90
Hull :
Phantom 16
Background
Both started in water-skiing racing dan as a skier and observer and Anthony as a skier driver and an observer both first started competing from a very young age due to out late father's participating in the sport
Sponsors and Support
Roath Auto Parts
Chasin' Tail !
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DRIVER : Davie Maclennan * NAVIGATOR : Andy Clark
Chasin' Tail !
As Chasin' Tail continues to make waves in the United Kingdom’s offshore power boat racing community, they remain true to their pursuit of adrenaline-fueled excitement and the unwavering goal of wining a race and having fun
BERNICO
Engine :
Mercury 150hp optimax
Hull :
Bernico
Background
Davie and Andy are ex waterski racers and moved to ocr in 2021 done a year in F1 and F3 in 2022
Sponsors and Support
www.screendynamix.com
Fat Boy Too
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DRIVER : Mark Childs * NAVIGATOR : Shaun Richards
Fat Boy Too!
Brothers Mark & Andrew Childs formed FAT BOY Powerboat Team in 2017 racing in the OCRDA National Championships as complete racing novices.
Starting off with the only boat FAT BOY a Cougar 27’ running in Formula Sport and competing very successfull.
FATBOY TOO a previous Championship winning boat Phantom 19’ added to the team with a Yamaha 115 / 130 for best mates Mark Childs (driver)& Shaun Richards (Navigator) and also running in F2 category and very much looking forward to the 2024 season competing against FATBOY TWIN and brother Andrew Childs.!
Phantom 19
Engine :
Yamaha V4 115 / 130
Hull :
Phantom 19 in 2 Tone Orange / Black
Background
Brothers Mark & Andrew Childs formed FAT BOY Powerboat Team in 2017 racing in the OCRDA National Championships as complete racing novices.
Starting off with the only boat FAT BOY a Cougar 27’ running in Formula Sport and competing very successfully until the Formula Sport category being removed from the Championship.
Boat 2 - FAT BOY SWIM a Fonda 16 with a Yamaha 90 competing in F3 Category and being raced by Owner driver Andrew Childs along sides the Cougar of Mark Childs…
Boat 3 - FATBOY TWIN a Phantom 18’ with a Yamaha 130 running in F2 Category replacing the Fonda 16 and driven by owner / driver Andrew Childs and winning the 2022 F2 Championship with Mark Hayward as Navigator (Team Manager).
Boat 4 - FATBOY TOO a previous Championship winning boat Phantom 19’ added to the team with a Yamaha 115 / 130 for best mates Mark Childs (driver)& Shaun Richards (Navigator) and also running in F2 category and very much looking forward to the 2024 season competing against FATBOY TWIN and brother Andrew Childs.!
Sponsors and Support
Shaun Richards Domestic Appliances Repairs
07768456448
TOMMY 5 STAR RACING
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DRIVER : Tim Spink * NAVIGATOR : Louis Spink
Father and Son Team !
Tim has been powerboat racing since the late 80s, Louis came on board as co pilot for the last race of 2022 after reaching the min age to hold a licence.
Phantom 19
Engine:
Mercury 150
Hull :
Black Phantom 19
Background
Tim has been powerboat racing since 1989 in Ocr. Over the years he has competed in offshore, Rib endurance and Thundercat racing. Tim earns a living from the construction industry.
Louis has been involved with all types of powerboats since a very early age following his Dad about the country! Louis is keen to start driving in the next couple of years once he has gained more experience as co pilot in an F1 team. Louis earns a living as a gas engineer. We are both extremely lucky to have the support at most events from our family.
Sponsors and Support
AQUABLAST
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DRIVER : Richard Mason * NAVIGATOR : Darren Douthwaite
Blast Off !
Richard - details to follow
Darren first entered into the world of OCRDA back in 2009, what was then OCR A class. After an eventful year Darren joined Richard Mason (team racing green) for the 2010 season, winning nearly every race, until the final where they both went for a swim in Salcombe.
After a brief break Darren returned to "where the action is" in 2016 racing along side Graham Lawton (who dares swims). This season saw OCRDA racing in Jersey for first time in years. Winning the national championship and the Duckhams Cup.
Fast forward to 2022, Darren returned to his roots and teamed up with Richard Mason becoming "Team Aquablast" who for that season was sporting a brand new light weight phantom 19, the rest is history.
Phantom 19
Engine:
Yamaha v4 modified
Hull :
Phantom 19
(lightweight balsa core)
Background
Richard - details to follow
Darren is currently a college lecturer at The Focus Training Group, teaching future electricians.
Darren has a in depth history in engineering & CAD design, when he's not racing or teaching he can usually be found working on one of many projects.
Sponsors and Support
ANOMALY
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DRIVER : Perry Murphy * NAVIGATOR : Chris Dos Santos
Anomolise !
Perry started racing in 2018 in formula 3 and became F3 champion along with Sam Jackson.
The next year he made the original ANOMALY a Phantom 19 with a short shaft Mercury 135hp v6 for F2.
In the next few years he raced as and when he could due to work commitments and in 2023 he came back for a full season as a Navigator to help Graham in his first season which ended up coming 3rd overall.
This year he is back in the driving seat with the new ANOMALY with World and F3 second place navigator Chris Dos Santos.
Phantom 19
Engine:
tbc
Hull :
White Phantom 19
Background
tbc
Sponsors and Support
FAT BOY TWIN
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DRIVER : Andrew Childs * NAVIGATOR : Jemma Horwood
Aiming for F2 Glory !
Andrew Childs (Driver)
Jemma Horwood (Navigator)
FAT BOY TWIN
Phantom 18
Engine:
Yamaha V4 130
Hull :
White Phantom 18
Background
FAT BOY TWIN and Andrew Childs enters the 2024 season with a new Navigator Jemma Horwood..
Jemma who previously Navigated for Darren Smith in the 2022 F3 Championship in a Phantom 16 called Pussy Riot and was Runners Up in the final Championship standings and also grabbed the Runners Up spot in The Nations Cup. Jemma is very much looking forward to the 2024 season along side Andrew and becoming a member of the FAT BOY Powerboat Team.
Andrew who won the 2021 F2 Championship and 2nd in 2022 Championship is hoping for a good start to this coming season after a slow start to the 2023 season but still managed 3rd spot in the final Championship standings after a very strong 2nd half of the season
Sponsors and Support
Smokey and The Bandit 2
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DRIVER : Robbie Mould * NAVIGATOR : Michelle Jelfs
Remaking the Mould !
This will be Michelle’s first season as a Navigator and while she has attended many racing events over the last seven years, mostly as race manager for Jet Ski 462 and helping out with time keeping and on the start boat when needed, she has now decided to take the leap (dive/splash/plunge) into Boat Racing! Michelle is excited for the 2024 season to start and is looking forward to being Robbie’s Navigator and hopefully being on the podium sometime soon!
Robbie has been racing on and off since 2002, I started off navigating then went out and bought my own boat which I won't the 2005 and 2006 championship and also a speed record, I have also raced in P1 SuperStock and V24, and also done many races with my mentor Rob Mcarthy and last year I raced in F3 with Luke Moore and we won the F3 championship and I am excited to have a new co driver and new boat and we are looking to carry on the success.
Phantom 19
Engine:
Yamaha 130
Hull :
Red Phantom 19
Background
Michelle is the Company Director at Virtual Business Management – helping to organise busy professionals with everything from general admin & bookkeeping to social media & website design. When she isn't attending Jet Ski/Boat Racing events or busy with the Business, she can usually be found at the gym training for her next half marathon or going on holiday!
Robbie works as a marine engineer for Teignmouth Maritime services for the last 3 years and before that I was a HGV mechanic with a background of engineering comes in handy when setting up and racing boats when not racing i enjoy a bit of Rugby (not so much playing anymore) but do like to follow Exeter chiefs
Sponsors and Support
Teignmouth maritime services www.tmsmaritime.co.uk
Marine plant hire uk www.marineplanthireltd.co.uk
Riverside boat yard https://riversideteignmouth.co.uk
www.virtualbusinessmanagement.co.uk
66 RACING
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DRIVER : Malc Dopson * NAVIGATOR : Alix Hopkins Hayward
66 Racing !
Malc would like to welcome Alix to the team 66racing for the 2024 season.
Malc is a very experienced powerboat racer and has won many titles.
OCRDA F1 speed record 2023
Guernsey gold cup winner 2019
Overall performance index champion 2019
UKOPRA offshore world 3A/B champion 2019
Triplex trophy winner Cowes 2018
and the current UK F1 champion which he won with his son Brad.
Phantom 18
Engine:
Yamaha 130
Hull :
White Phantom 18
Background
Sponsors and Support
ITSSAR
VANCLAES Stainless steel trailers
Stephenson Marine
Toto's
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DRIVER : John Watson * NAVIGATOR : Josef Watson
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Father and son team, John and Josef Watson. John had raced many years ago and back in 2022 took up the sport again with son Josef racing in Formula Sport. The following year they had a new rig built for 2023 season with a 175 Yamaha V-MAX that frightened the living daylights out of them due to weight problems in rough water.
This year (2024) We are racing a 19 Ft B craft , with a 115 Yamaha VMAX SHO this boat is a proven boat that handles fantastic in the rough as well as having the speed in flat water. We are looking forward to this season and looking to bring home some trophies and great memories. As Josef is getting married this year i have been told by his future wife not to break him and keep him safe, Also Josef has asked that in the season 2025 he wants to race under his flag of the Welsh Dragon. Testing is starting for this boat and engine mid March so look out for more pictures.
Bee-Craft
Engine:
115 Yamaha V-MAX SHO
Hull :
White /Orange Bee-craft
Background
John Watson has a background in construction and retired last year only to get bored and start a new project in March 2024 with his team to include Josef Watson who has run many large projects in the last few years.
Sponsors and Support
Sponsorships this year is from the brilliant Toto's Doggy Shop Torquay that is owned by Johns wife Amy and daughter Esme. Toto's have been fantastic in sponsoring this years first race in Torquay, and a large thanks to them both.
We also have Birchell Marine in Torquay , Below Decks , TQ One Developments Ltd, as well as a few other sponsors coming in mid season.
JD RACING
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DRIVER : Rob Hingston * NAVIGATOR : Colin Hingston
666 !
Rob and son Colin have been racing with Ocrda for 3 years now. Having success in winning the F2 championship in 2022 went to Coniston Records week and set an F2 Record.
2023 season started well after winning the first two events then came to an abrupt end due to ill health.
Now moving to F1 for 2024 season.
Banshee
Engine:
150
Hull :
White /Purple Banshee
Background
Rob has been a Marine Engineer for the past 25years. Previous to racing power boats he's raced Landrovers, Cars and bikes.. anything with an engine.
Colin is a general Builder and loves the racing with the support of his family who all come to watch wherever they can.
Sponsors and Support
ITSSAR
VANCLAES Stainless steel trailers
Stephenson Marine
JAM FIRST
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DRIVER : Justin Copeland * NAVIGATOR : Barbara Wildman
Jam definitely First !
Jam First F1 racing team have been in the UK championship for the last 4 years finishing 4th overall in 2023, after an engine failure on the last race of the season put pay to a top 3 spot. Looking forward to 2024 and recreating some fantastic finishes and more silverware to add to the 2023 success.
Justin Copeland – Driver
Barbara Wildman – Navigator
Rebecca Allen – Team Manager
Phantom 19
Engine:
Mercury V6 150hp
Hull :
Black, purple and green Phantom 19
Background
Jam First are proud to be a Cornish led team, hence the origins of the name (yes, definitely jam first for all those Devon people out there).
We are a family orientated team where the whole family get involved. Justin the driver will be entering into his 5th season in 2024, Barbara the navigator, entering her 2nd season after joining the team part way through the 2023 season in Liverpool for her first race.
Rebecca is team manager and partner to Justin and has been an integral part of the teams success. With Alfie, Eliza (Rebecca and Justin’s children) and Amanda (Justin’s sister) make up the pit crew and support network for the team.
Justin is a mechanic by trade successfully running his own business A&E Autos bringing his skills and knowledge not just to his team but to the family of OCR racers, if Justin does not have a tool in his camper van for the job, then you’re in trouble!
Barbara is a trainer/assessor working for Focus Training Group in Redruth, where she delivers qualifications in the professional sector. Although previously having sea legs in the Royal Navy, she has never stepped foot in a power boat and has taken her love of speed to a new level and has now caught the racing bug! Bring on 2024.
Sponsors and Support
A and E Auto Repairs
THUNDERSTRUCK
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DRIVER : Wayne Mort * NAVIGATOR : Chris Mort
The Thunderstruck team Wayne Mort and Chris Mort brothers.
This will be Wayne's 4th year in OCR one as a navigator and two as a driver.
This will be Chris's 3rd year as a navigator and is looking forward to this season
Phantom 19
Engine:
Yamaha 130hp
Hull :
Red/White
Background
Wayne Mort has an history of motocross and street bike freestyle stunt riding and is is now enjoying this exciting sport
Sponsors and Support
HOOLIGANS
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DRIVER : Jack Burke * NAVIGATOR : Phil Howarth
The Jet Ski Duo have teamed up this season to race together in a boat! With Jack in the driving seat & Phil in the boat as a navigator keeping watch for any competition.
They are joined by the Hooligans mascots Demo & Milo who will be joining us racing!
Phantom 19
Engine:
Mercury V4 130
Hull :
White and Blue Phantom 19
Background
Jack has grown up within the boats and jet ski community he also participated in many years of motocross. He started racing with OCRDA in August 2021 with his Yamaha SVHO jet ski collecting up some silverware in 2022 until he faced some mechanical issues which set him back. He fancied a change for the 2023 season and started racing in OCR! For 2024 he has a new boat & a new navigator!
When Jack isn’t in the drivers seat he is the director of Burke Demolition Limited.
Phil started his race career as F1 inshore powerboat mechanic for Dene Stallard in the mid 1980’s and then with Mark Shepard in South Africa in from 1994. He has been racing jet skis for 7 years. Started in AquaX with first race being at the end of season in Milord Haven and then European AquaX in Barcelona. Came 3rd overall in European Am300 class and 4th in UK following season.
Since racing with OCRDA in 2021 I’ve finished 3rd in AM300 2021, 2nd in J2 class 2022 and 2nd in J1 2023 seasons.
Phil holds the UK speed record for the fastest stock jet ski
For the 2024 season i will be racing in a Phantom 19 this year in F1 as a navigator!
When Phil isn't on the water he is the Company Director at T3C4 Limited in Gloucestershire - A Fire Prevention company
Sponsors and Support
Burke Demolition
Juicy Creative
T3C4
Chief Wraps
LS2 Helmets
VANCLAES Stainless Steel Trailers
