|
 XBoard
comes to the 2005 Maritime Festival at
Harbor Beach, Michigan
July
15th thru 17th, 2005
Harbor
Beach, MI - The
U.S. Grand National Watercross
Championships is proud to announce that
Xboard, the innovative new jet-powered
surfboard, will be attending the 2005
Maritime Festival and Budweiser / Novi
Can-Am Cup in Harbor Beach,
Michigan. XBoard will be providing
demo's all weekend long showcasing this
hot new product.
Watersports
enthusiasts in the Midwest will get a
firsthand look at the XBoard as it will be
showcasing this hot new product all
weekend long. XBoard will be
providing demo's showing just how much fun
jet-powered surfing can be. XBoard
will also be providing a special demo on
Saturday night during the Budweiser / Novi
Can-Am Cup for the thousands of spectators
in attendance. And if you don't get
the chance to attend this special event
you will be able to view this special demo
LIVE on the internet as part of LIVE Video
Webcast scheduled for Saturday night
during the Budweiser / Novi Can-Am
Cup. You've seen the pictures,
you've seen the video's, now you will get
to see the innovative new XBoard LIVE!
 "People
are amazed when they see the XBoard in
action", stated John Allen, Regional
Vice President for CyberAds.
"We just had a very successful demo
in Maui and we are excited to give water
sports enthusiasts in the Midwest a
firsthand look at the XBoard".
XBoard
is a revolutionary personal watercraft
that is driving the new water sport known
as jet surfing. Half jet ski, half
surfboard, XBoard eliminates the need for
waves when it comes to hanging ten.
The board's unique hull design and
powerful engine gives riders the
experience of surfing.
 XBoard is a jet-powered surfboard that redefines extreme water-sports with jet surfing, delivering riders of all skill levels the exhilarating experience of surfing anywhere, anytime.
XBoard is a revolutionary watercraft that combines innovative hull design and a powerful EPA conforming rotary engine. The result is a powerful "got to have it" thrill for water sports enthusiasts and adrenalin-craving stunt riders.
XBoard propels extreme water sports into a whole new dimension. Its breakthrough engineering makes jet surfing the ultimate experience in water sports.
Check
out the latest Video News Release from
XBoard
http://xgen.vitalstream.com/mcasx.asx?media=1913637&package=1838863
For
High resolution photo's or video material
please contact Pat Stimpson, CyberAds -
(800) 288-3099 or pstimpson@cyberadsinc.com
. Also, visit www.cyadxboard.com
or www.xboard.com
for more information.
 Directions
to Harbor Beach, Michigan:
Directions
to Site:
From Detroit - Take I-94 to Port Huron.
Then follow M-25 North
(approximately 61 mile) to Harbor Beach.
Right before you get to the middle
of town Turn Right on Trescott Street and
follow that to Bathing Beach Park.
Pit parking is in big field on the
right.
Directions
to Site:
Take M-53 North for approximately 60
miles.
Stay straight and go onto MI-142.
Take that 17 miles to Harbor Beach
to stop light (only one in town).
Once in Harbor Beach Turn Right on
Huron Ave.
Go 2 blocks and Turn Left on
Trescott Street and follow that to Bathing
Beach Park.
Pit parking is in big field on the
right.
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Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup |
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2005
Schedule |
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|
| 7:00
am -
8:00 am |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup Sign-in, and
Registration.
|
| 7:30
am -
7:30 am |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup Tech Inspection.
|
| 8:00
am -
8:30 am |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup Riders Meeting.
If a
Rider is in a Can-Am Cup Qualifying
for a Heat Race on Saturday morning,
then they need to attend the
regular Riders Meeting on Saturday
morning.
|
| 9:00
am – 12:00 pm |
Ski
Class, 800cc Class, and 1200cc Class
Budweiser / Novi Can-Am Cup
Qualifying
|
| 5:00
PM |
Riders
Meeting for all Budweiser / Novi
Can-Am Cup participants. During this short Riders Meeting all Budweiser / Novi
Can-Am
Cup participants will be given a 5x7 decal of the respective
country they’re representing.
This will be placed on the
left side of the Riders watercraft.
This will make it easily
identifiable for the spectators to
distinguish between Canada vs U.S.A.
Riders in the Main Events.
|
| 5:30
PM |
National
Anthem’s.
Each country will have their
National Anthem played prior to the
start of Budweiser / Novi
Can-Am
Cup Main Event’s.
|
| 5:35
PM |
F-16
Fighter Planes Fly By.
The crowd
will be energized as a group of F-16
Fighter Planes will fly overhead to
signal the start of the upcoming
Budweiser / Novi Can-Am Cup Racing
Action.
|
| 5:40
pm – 5:45 pm |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup Ski Open Class
Rider Introductions. Each Rider will have his Name, and Sponsors announced in
front of 5,000 spectators, as the
Rider makes a parade lap around the
quarter mile long pier, prior to the
Race.
Hear the crowd go wild as
each Rider takes his/her parade lap.
|
| 5:45
pm -
6:05 pm |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup Ski Open Class
Main Event.
|
| 6:05
pm -
6:15 pm |
Freestyle
Show.
Here all the Freestyle Riders
will perform their many tricks, and
routine’s for the spectators
during the short intermissions in
between the Main Event Races.
|
| 6:05
pm -
6:15 pm |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am
Cup Ski Open Class Post Race
Interviews.
During the Freestyle Show, we will
be having Post Race Interviews of
the winners of the Ski Open Class.
Jamie Deer from Xtreme Outlaw Video
Productions along with Vin Danaher
will also be doing interviews as
well.
|
| 6:15
pm – 6:25 pm |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup 800cc Open Class
Rider Introductions. Each
Rider will have his Name, and
Sponsors announced in front of 5,000
spectators, as the Rider makes a
parade lap around the quarter mile
long pier, prior to the Race.
Hear the crowd go wild as
each Rider takes his/her parade lap.
|
| 6:25
pm -
6:45 pm |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup 800cc Open Class
Main Event.
|
| 6:45
pm -
6:55 pm |
X-Board
Demonstration - The
ever popular New X-Board will be
attending the Harbor Beach Maritime
Festival giving Demo rides all
weekend. At this time there will be a special demonstration in front
of the thousands of spectators in
attendance.
(will also be part of the
live video webcast).
|
| 6:45
pm -
6:55 pm |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am
Cup 800 R/A Open Class Post Race
Interviews.
During the Freestyle Show, we will
be having Post Race Interviews of
the winners of the 800 R/A Open
Class. Jamie Deer from Xtreme
Outlaw Video Productions along with
Vin Danaher will also be doing
interviews as well.
|
| 6:55
pm -
7:05 pm |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup 1200cc Open Class
Rider Introductions.
Each Rider will have his
Name, and Sponsors announced in
front of 5,000 spectators, as the
Rider makes a parade lap around the
quarter mile long pier, prior to the
Race.
Hear the crowd go wild as
each Rider takes his/her parade lap.
|
| 7:05
pm -
7:25 pm |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup 1200cc R/A Open
Class Main Event.
|
| 7:25
pm -
7:30 pm |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am
Cup 1200 R/A Open Class Post Race
Interviews.
During the Freestyle Show, we will
be having Post Race Interviews of
the winners of the 1200 R/A Open
Class. Jamie Deer from Xtreme
Outlaw Video Productions along with
Vin Danaher will also be doing
interviews as well.
|
| 7:45
pm -
8:30 pm |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am
Cup Awards Ceremony.
The top 3 Riders of each Class will
be given an award in a podium
presentation by Jamie Deer & Vin
Danagher. There will be also
several presentations in addition,
including the Mayor of Harbor Beach.
Neil Essenmacher of Budweiser and
Tim Vaugh of Novi will also be on
hand to present the winning country
with the prestigious Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am
Cup. Pictures and Video
Interviews will also be included in
the Awards Presentations.
(All Awards Ceremony's will
be filmed as part of the Live Video
Webcast).
|
| 8:30
PM |
Live
Concert.
The Band starts playing from
the stage on the beach immediately
following the Awards Ceremony.
|
| 10:00
PM |
Spectacular
Fireworks Display.
Tom Youatt, Maritime
Committee Fireworks Chairman stated
the 2005 Fireworks Display promises
to be the best one ever.
|
| 10:30
pm - 12:00 am |
Live
Concert.
After the
awesome Fireworks Show the Band will
then continue to rock the crowd on
the beach as they conclude the many
activities on Saturday. |
2005
On Water Weekend Schedule
Round 5 Schedule
Harbor Beach, Michigan
July 16 - 18, 2004
Thursday Schedule of Events
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm The “War on the Shore Battle of the Bands.
Friday Schedule of Events
Bud Light / Sea Doo Invitational
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bud Light / Ray C’s Extreme Motor Sports Invitational Event.
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Live Band on the Beach
TBA - XBoard Demo
Saturday Schedule of Events
All Novice Closed Course Qualifying & Final Events
Pro-Am Women Ski Class will run on Saturday
No Slalom Events
Budweiser / Novi Can-Am Cup Qualifying, and Main Events
7:00 am - 8:00 am Technical Inspection & Rider Check In
8:00 am - 8:30 am Mandatory Riders Meeting
8:30 am - 10:00 am Closed Course Practice
8:30 am - 10:00 am Budweiser / Novi Can-Am Cup Practice
11:00 am –12:00 am Budweiser / Novi Can-Am Cup Qualifying (Ski, 800 R/A, 1200 R/A Classes)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Course Racing
10:00 am - 3:30 pm Ray C’s Extreme Motor Sports Demo Rides
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Budweiser / Novi Can-Am Cup Main Events
6:45 pm - 6:55 pm XBoard Special Can-Am
Cup Demo
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Budweiser / Novi Can-Am Cup Awards Ceremony
8:00 pm - 12:00 pm Live Band on the Beach – The Thom Ellis Band
10:30 pm - 11:00 pm Awesome Fireworks Display
Sunday Schedule of Events
Amateur, Expert, Pro-Am & Pro Closed Course Qualifying and Final Events
Amateur, Expert, No Slalom Events
Amateur Freestyle
7:00 am - 8:00 am Technical Inspection & Rider Check In
8:00 am - 8:30 am Mandatory Riders Meeting
8:30 am - 10:00 am Closed Course Practice
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Closed Course Qualifying
10:00 am - 3:30 pm Ray C’s Extreme / Sea Doo Demo Rides
11:00 pm - 12:00 pm Amateur Freestyle
TBA - XBoard Demo
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Closed Course Finals
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony
2005
Maritime Festival Schedule
| Friday,
July 15th,
2005 |
|
| 10:00
am -
4:00 pm |
Murphy & Grice Museum
Tours |
|
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
Zion
Concession Stand – Waterfront
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|
6:00 pm - 12:00 am |
Refreshments – American
Legion |
|
7:00 pm |
Car Cruise – Through
Downtown |
|
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
The
Bud Light / Ray C’s Extreme Motor
Sports Invitational |
|
8:00 pm |
Live
Concert on the Beach |
| TBA |
Xboard
Demo's |
|
Children’s
Activities throughout the Day |
| Saturday,
July 16th,
2005
|
|
| 6:00
am – 11:00 pm |
K of C Breakfast – North
Park |
| 8:00
AM |
Jet
Ski Riders Meeting – Waterfront
|
| 9:00
am – 11:00 pm |
Zion
Concession Stand – Waterfront
|
| 10:00
AM |
Judy
Burkhard – Point Aux Barques
Lighthouse Society |
| 10:00
am -
4:00 pm |
Walking Tours – Visitors
Center |
| 10:00
am -
4:00 pm |
Car
Show – Broad Street / Murphy
Museum |
| 10:00
am -
4:00 pm |
Murphy & Grice Museum
Tours |
| 10:00
am -
4:00 pm |
Chamber
Lunchwagon Food & Ice Cream –
Waterfront |
| 10:30 AM |
Steve
Belko – Michigan Lighthouse
Project |
| 10:30
am -
5:00 pm |
Jet
Ski Races – U.S. Grand National
Watercross Championships |
| 11:15 AM |
The
History of the U.S. Lifesaving
Service |
| 12:00 PM |
Ron
Klebba – Wood Boat Construction
|
| 12:00
pm -
7:00 pm |
FFA Chicken BBQ –
Waterfront |
| 1:00
pm – 12:00 am |
Refreshments – American
Legion |
| 5:30
PM |
Budweiser
/ Novi Can-Am Cup Competition |
| 6:45
PM - 6:55 PM |
Xboard
Special Can-Am Cup Demo |
| 8:00
PM |
Live
Concert |
| Dusk |
Giant Fireworks Display
|
| TBA |
Xboard
Demo's |
|
Children’s
Activities throughout the Day |
| Sunday,
July 17th,
2005
|
|
| 9:00
am – 11:00 pm |
Zion
Concession Stand – Waterfront
|
| 10:00
am -
4:00 pm |
Walking Tours – Visitors
Center |
| 10:00
am -
4:00 pm |
Murphy & Grice Museum
Tours |
| 10:00
am -
4:00 pm |
Chamber
Lunchwagon Food & Ice Cream –
Waterfront |
| 10:30
am -
5:00 pm |
Jet
Ski Races – U.S. Grand National
Watercross Championships |
| 12:00
pm -
4:00 pm |
Refreshments – American
Legion |
| All Day |
Zion
Concession Stand – Waterfront
|
| TBA |
Xboard
Demo's |
| 2:00
pm -
4:00 pm |
Children’s
Activities – Beach Pavilion |
| 6:00 PM |
Jet-Ski
Racing Awards Ceremony |
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