Brent B Jettribe Team Member's Adventure in Vietnam and Thailand.

It sounded like a drag strip across the street in front of the host hotel the Furama. The roar of the big open four stroke boats, the unmistakable high RPM scream of the two strokes skis and smaller runabouts, the smell of high octane fuel; this was the first hint that Team Jettribe USA and I had arrived in Pattya, Thailand for the 2012 TJSBA’s King’s Cup! I have to say I love the city of Pattaya!The beaches are picturesque, the hotels, restaurants and bars range from historic to just built, and the attitude of the locals is kind, friendly, honest and anything goes. When we arrivedMonday afternoonon the Jettribe Team bus, the first thing I noticed was all the skis, boats and shipping crates lining the side street that leads to the entrance of the Furama. All of it wassitting there,untouched, just like they had been shipped. In a place where a good weeks wage is $40 dollars US, I was amazedthat even my steel crate was still there, let alone my RXP-X race boat stuffed full of gear!

Even though everything got serious come race day, there are a couple days and nights with some free time, if you are not busy wrenching. One of my favorite things about watercraft racing is the location… Ihave to have some fun while I am there, and am convinced that one of the keys to that in Pattaya is renting a scooter! It is the best $30 I spent the entire week. There is nothing like a four man scooter gang of PWC racers weaving in and out of traffic along side the locals. It also doubled as transportation back and forth to the race site and around town exploring. The King’s Cup, and being there with Tony, Jettribe, all the Jettribe racers and crew and people from around the world is such a unique experience. The Opening Ceremony at the Furama Ballroom had a host of government officials representing Thailand and the city of Pattaya giving speeches. They rolled out the red carpet and presented the three coveted King’s Cups trophies to the audience of racers, crew, family and friends. This was followed by a traditional Thai war drum dance done by a handful of Thai performers. The night closed with a giant buffet of traditional Thai foodcourtesy of the Furama staff.

The following day we (Team Jettribe) went to the race site and took our spot under the Team USA tent that the TJSBA event staff provided for all the countries. The mood changed from festive to a competitive, and even though there were huge cash payouts on the line, there was acomradery amongst the race teams that I have not witnessed at any other event. The Thai people’s friendliness and attitudes, along with the TJSBA’s organization, shined through, adding to the uniqueness that is the King’s Cup. The grand prix style four moto system, the swell and chop in the bay, the seemingly forever long back straight followed by the coarse split, had it’s way of testing the racers, mechanics and machines like no other race I’ve attended. On top of all this, traveling with Tony and everyone associated with Jettribe was awesome. This was my first time in Asia, and he put me together with a great team of people, and Tony is a great host and tour guide. It was invaluable being there with everyone and having that combined experience, Team Jettribe support and a translator! I also took Tony up on the offer to travel to Vietnam for a week after the race. Seeing the history the United States and Vietnam share first hand is indescribable. Traveling with Vietnam natives and a War Veteran made it richer than anything I could have experienced on my own. Again, I can not say it enough, that the trip would not have been anything close to the trip it was without everyone from Jettribe I had the privilege to travel with.

Along with this being my first time in Asia, my first time at the King’s Cup World Cup Grand Prix, this was my first season of PWC racing. I have had a great year, and this trip to Thailand and Vietnam with Tony, my Jettribe teammates and all the crew was the highlight and an exclamation point on my2012 racing season! Instead of wanting to come back home to the states, take a few months off, and regroup for 2013, it has left me wanting more. So, back out on the water I go riding, impatiently waiting for spring. Brent Venderley Team Jettribe USA Clearwater, Florida

Derek Correl Jettribe Team Member's recalls our adventure Asia Tour.

Where to begin? There were so many memorative moments. It will take me a while to describe all the experiences. First off, my journey began with thanksgiving with the Vo family. We had a great time with tony and his family. And yes, we had both styles of turkey. They were both great. Our next journey was from LAX to China, to meet with our suppliers. Every year has been a challenge. But this year, we have so. Many different cities to visit on A very tight schedule, before we even think about the world kings cup in Thailand. One extra added bonus, was that we had a whole row to ourselves, which made out first long flight over the pacific very comfortable for everyone to rest. And we needed that rest, because after landing in china, we hit the ground running. Our tight itinerary posed a great challenge. Our first supplier picked us up at the airport, and had lunch with us. She then took us for a tour around several factories, along with accompanying us for several meetings where important decisions were made for our product line. But as always, our tight schedule left no time for us to sightsee before our next appointment.

After a long day, we decided to take a walk around our hotel. Across the street, we discovered a mall, not unlike the ones we are used to. On our walk, we met up with an English teacher from Georgia. She was teaching english to the Chinese. She was very glad to see us, and decided to take us to a Walmart. We soon found out, Walmart in china really shows the Chinese culture, in the products it carries. Seafood wasn't just fresh, it was alive. What an experience.

The next day, we woke up early to rush though breakfast, and head to the airport for another long day of traveling from meeting to meeting. We had a short flight to Luzon, to meet up with a group of clients. We landed in a place called Liuzhou, where Larry Chen picked us up, and took us to our hotel. We wasted no time as we prepared for a meeting over dinner with clients. We had a great and diverse dinner of sushi and French fries. And yet again, an early morning meeting with clients kept us from staying out too late. Written by Derek Correl

Jettribe Team USA was so stoked to have Jamie-Lee Spence on our team at the King's Cup in Thailand.

About a month ago now I went over to Pattaya Thailand for the King’s Cup - World Cup grand prix jet ski racing. It was the most amazing experience of my life I’m so grateful for everything and everyone who helped me out. There is so many people I would like to thank but I would be here all day so the two main people I would like to say thank you to are firstly my parents for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to race and Jettribe for sponsoring me! Over the five days of racing the Jettribe crew became family to me. They have got to be some of the funniest and nicest people I have ever met. Even when everything was against me and I wasn’t doing that well they didn’t turn there back on me or leave me behind instead they stuck by my side, encouraged me and cheered me on even if I was coming last. One of the hardest things was saying good bye to them, I can’t wait to see them later in the year for some more great racing and good memories.

When we were learning the course I was having second thoughts about racing I didn’t know if I could actually do it or if I was even good enough to but with all the support I had from back in Australia, everyone in Thailand and especially my dad I thought why not give it a try, I’m so glad my dad pushed me as hard as he did. Racing at the King’s Cup has given me so many more opportunities to further my race career. During my time I met so many awesome people that I have formed great friend relationships with I really miss everyone so much.

Thank you again to everyone who helped my dad and I out! We have come back to Perth Australia with so many good stories to tell. I must say I didn’t have the best of luck over in Pattaya with the ski not working properly and me getting really sick that I ended up throwing up in my helmet I still would NOT change a thing, I had so much fun and learnt a lot anyway, I went over there for the experience not to win. This trip I learnt that no matter how many things go wrong or don’t work just keep smiling and laughing. Bring On 2013! Written By Jamie-lee Spence #118

IJSBA Jettribe Lake Perris Season Finals

With an unprecedented 130 pre-registered riders signed up for this weekends IJSBA Jettribe Lake Perris Season Finals we are looking forward to a great event. The trailers are packed and the watercraft are ready to hit the lake and once again the Jettribe Crew and RPM Racing are honored and thankful for this unrivaled turn out!

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Jettribe West Coast National PWC Tour Finals

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