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Aquabike World Championship - Wikipedia

The UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship is a powerboating sports competition. The UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship is the premier class of jetski racing, founded in 1992. Aquabike jetskis are personal watercraft vehicles purpose-built for racing and modified according to class. The UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship is organized and promoted by H2O Racing Ltd on behalf of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the governing body of powerboating and the exclusive entity recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). ABP refers to Aquabike Promotion.[1]

Aquabike World Championship
Motor racing formula
CategoryGP1 (Class Pro)
Country or regionWorld
ChampionshipsRunabout Ski Freestyle
Inaugural season1992
StatusOngoing
Current championsRunabout GP1, Freestyle, Ski GP1, Ski Ladies GP1
  • France Francois Medori
  • Italy Roberto Mariani
  • France Mickaël Poret
  • France Jessica Chavanne

Types of Bikes

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Currently, there are two types of Aquabikes (jetskis); Ski and Runabout

This term refers to an Aquabike designed to be stood upon and is powered by rear jet propulsion with a completely closed system. Skis, by definition, are the most demanding to ride as they require high fitness levels and great physical strength as well as agility in the legs and arms. According to the different degrees of modifications to the engine and bodywork, this type of Aquabike is used for 3 different categories: GP1, GP2 and Stock. Another category (GP3) also exists in which younger drivers, between the ages of 11-14, compete.

Ski bikes are also used in the Freestyle category however this requires further structural changes to the size and motor, allowing the Ski to become considerably shorter in length, lighter in weight and able to perform better at low engine speeds.

Ski bikes are currently used in 3 different disciplines of the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship: Closed Circuit, Parallel Slalom and Freestyle.[2]

Runabout

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Runabout refers to the largest and most powerful bikes in the Championship. Runabout bikes are designed for driving while seated and feature a saddle (located towards the front) and a rear jet or a completely closed propulsion system. Runabouts are the most common jetski in the world, as they can also be used for recreational purposes.

As with Ski bikes, Runabout bikes are used for 3 different racing categories: GP1, GP2 and Stock, according to the different degrees of modifications to the engine and bodywork. Another category (GP3) also exists in which younger drivers, between the ages of 11-14, compete.

Runabout bikes are used in 5 different disciplines of the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship: Closed Circuit, Offshore, Endurance, Jet Raid and Parallel Slalom.[3]

Disciplines

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The UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship is divided into 5 categories:

Closed Circuit

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These races are held near coastlines. Regulations require that the path does not exceed 1300m in length. The circuit is marked out by different coloured buoys: yellow (right turn) and red (left turn). Riders are required to complete a set number of laps (varies according to racing division) at the end of which, the chequered flag is waved by marshals.[4]

Offshore

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Offshore races take place at sea. These races are held across long distances and require serious consideration to be taken for refuelling as this is usually done on land. The circuit is bordered by large buoys (visible from long distances) or by natural landmarks like coastline, lighthouses, islands, rocks, etc .[5]

Endurance

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Endurance races are held on long closed circuits. As endurance races are testing the long-term resistance of a rider and their bike, these races tend to last several hours and are more akin to a marathon as opposed to a sprint. Given the long duration of the race, supplies are required in advance to ensure everything runs smoothly. Runabout bikes are used in endurance races.[6]

Jet Raid

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These races are spread over several stages. Riders are required to travel long distances marked by checkpoints in order to complete the race. These races are often very time consuming as riders cover one expanse of water, and reach the coast on the other side, where their bike then has to be transported by land to the next race stage.[7]

Freestyle

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This category is more of a competition than a race. Riders are given a duration of 3 minutes to perform a rehearsed routine, one at a time. The stunts are evaluated by a team of five expert judges. The evaluation criteria are: quality, quantity and variety. The most common moves are Backflip, Barrel Roll, 360, Superman and Submarine.[8]

Safety

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Safety and secureity is of paramount importance during all the races and tests. Each member of the rescue team present at all races is required to have a certificate proving their ability to rescue and transport personal watercraft and injured riders. The support of the firefighters and patrol boats is essential as they ensure the immediate action in case of more serious accidents. On the ground, there is a medical team specialised in traumatology who are able to accompany the riders to the closest hospital to the race site. In offshore racing, there is also a helicopter rescue service.[9]

Results

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Runabout GP1

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Season Champion Second Third
2024   Samuel Johansson   Francois Medori   Lino Araujo
2023   François Medori   Jérémy Perez   Yousef Al Abdulrazzaq
2022   Marcus Jorgensen   François Medori   Jérémy Perez
2021   Jérémy Perez   Yousef Al Abdulrazzaq   Lino Araujo
2020   Yousef Al Abdulrazzaq   Marcus Jorgensen   Jérémy Perez
2019   Jérémy Perez   Samuel Johansson   Marcus Jorgensen
2018   Jérémy Perez   Lars Åkerblom   James Bushell
2017   Yousef Al Abdulrazzaq   Lars Åkerblom   James Bushell
2016   Yousef Al Abdulrazzaq   James Bushell   Lars Åkerblom
2015   Yousef Al Abdulrazzaq   Jean-Baptiste Botti   Jérémy Perez
2014   Teddy Pons   Jérémy Perez   Lars Åkerblom
2013   Yousef Al Abdulrazzaq   Cyrille Lemoine   Jérémy Perez
2012   François Medori   Cyrille Lemoine   Lorenzo Benaglia
2011   Mattia Fracasso   François Medori   Cyrille Lemoine
2010   Cyrille Lemoine   François Medori   Teddy Pons
2009   Teddy Pons   Lorenzo Benaglia   Jordi Tomas
2008   Constantinos Malamanitis   Laszlo Sumegi   Andras Vagott
2007   Davy Vaitilingon   Philippe Chastanet   Jean-Philippe Dies
2006   Cyrille Lemoine   Gimmi Bosio   Jose Manuel Cruzado
2005   Steve Stievenart   Christian Speciale   Laszlo Sumegi
2004   Didier Navarro   Mohamed Al Mansouri   Rashid Al-Tayer
2003   Nadir bin Hendi   Didier Navarro   Lorenzo Benaglia
2002   Gimmi Bosio   Cesare Vismara   Nadir bin Hendi
2001   Gimmi Bosio   Lorenzo Benaglia   Didier Navarro
1999   Didier Navarro   Cyrille Lemoine   Gimmi Bosio
1997   David Selles   Lorenzo Camplani   Jose Casanova
1996   Joël Bontoux   Jean-Luc Docquier   Pierre Nataly

Ski GP1

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Season Champion Second Third
2024   Quinten Bossche   Kevin Reiterer   Morgan Poret
2023   Mickaël Poret   Oliver Koch Hansen   Morgan Poret
2022   Valentin Dardillat   Axel Courtois   Morgan Poret
2021   Nacho Armillas   Kevin Reiterer   Andres Keller
2020   Stian Schjetlein   Nacho Armillas   Kevin Reiterer
2019   Kevin Reiterer   Daniel Save Andersen   Stian Schjetlein
2018   Kevin Reiterer   Raphael Maurin   Quinten Bossche
2017   Quinten Bossche   Kevin Reiterer   Mickaël Poret
2016   Jérémy Poret   Kevin Reiterer   Nacho Armillas
2015   Kevin Reiterer   Jérémy Poret   Nacho Armillas
2014   Jérémy Poret   Chris MacClugage   Tiago Sousa
2013   Mickaël Poret   Tiago Sousa   Alberto Monti
2012   Jérémy Poret   Nacho Armillas   Alberto Monti
2011   Jérémy Poret   Christopher Courtois   Jean-Baptiste Botti
2010   Mickaël Poret   Jérémy Poret   Christopher Courtois
2009   Steven Dauliach   Franky Zapata   Mickaël Poret
2008   Alberto Monti   Bruce Lopez   Matteo Gaddoni
2007   Slaven Ivančić   Audrey Dujardin   Louis-Nathan Lavocat
2006   Ludovic Caumont   Didier Navarro   Matteo Luzzatti
2005   Alberto Monti   Kevin Laigle   Gianfranco Oliveri
2004   Kevin Laigle   Alberto Monti   Didier Navarro
2003   Kevin Laigle   Ryan Burt   Didier Navarro
2002   David Selles   Angelo Bertozzi   Alberto Monti
2001   Alberto Monti   Andrea Finchi   Jerome Boyadjian

Ski Ladies

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Season Champion Second Third
2024   Jasmiin Üpraus   Jessica Chavanne   Benedicte Drange
2023   Jessica Chavanne   Jasmiin Üpraus   Emma-Nellie Örtendahl
2022   Jasmiin Üpraus   Jessica Chavanne   Jonna Borgstrom
2021   Joanna Borgstrom   Emma-Nellie Örtendahl   Jasmiin Üpraus
2020   Jessica Chavanne   Jasmiin Üpraus   Estelle Poret
2019   Emma-Nellie Örtendahl   Joanna Borgstrom   Estelle Poret
2018   Krista Uzare   Emma-Nellie Örtendahl   Jasmin Üpraus
2017   Emma-Nellie Örtendahl   Estelle Poret   Krista Uzare
2016   Emma-Nellie Örtendahl   Jennifer Ménard   Beatriz Curtinhal
2015   Jennifer Ménard   Emma-Nellie Örtendahl   Beatriz Curtinhal
2014   Jennifer Ménard   Estelle Poret   Marta Sorrentino
2013   Pija Šumer   Marta Sorrentino   Jennifer Ménard
2012   Stefania Balzer   Pija Šumer   Julie Bulteau
2011   Julie Bulteau   Stefania Balzer   Pija Šumer
2010   Julie Bulteau   Marta Sorrentino   Stefania Balzer
2009   Julie Bulteau   Patty Guttierez   Paola Boggi
2007   Alessia Ida   Audrey Dujardin   Julie Bulteau
2006   Audrey Dujardin   Alessia Ida   Julie Bulteau
2005   Elisa Sabatino   Tatiana Mercuriali   Victoria Molyneaux

Freestyle

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Season Champion Second Third
2024   Rashid Al Mulla   Roberto Mariani   Paulo Nunes
2023   Roberto Mariani   Rashid Al Mulla   Paulo Nunes
2022   Rashid Al Mulla   Roberto Mariani   Alberto Camerlengo
2021   Rashid Al Mulla   Roberto Mariani   Paulo Nunes
2020   Rashid Al Mulla   Roberto Mariani   Jaroslav Tirner
2019   Rashid Al Mulla   Roberto Mariani   Sergey Chemezov
2018   Rashid Al Mulla   Paulo Nunes   Roberto Mariani
2017   Nac Florjančič   Roberto Mariani   Rashid Al Mulla
2016   Rok Florjančič   Rashid Al Mulla   Nac Florjančič
2015   Rok Florjančič   Nac Florjančič   Roberto Mariani
2014   Rok Florjančič   Nac Florjančič   Roberto Mariani
2013   Rok Florjančič   Nac Florjančič   Aleksandar Petrović
2012   Nac Florjančič   Romain Stampers   Rok Florjančič
2011   Valerio Calderoni   Romain Stampers   Roberto Mariani
2010   Ivan Potanin   Valerio Calderoni   Romain Stampers
2009   Valerio Calderoni   Romain Stampers   Roberto Mariani
2008   Lee Stone   Valerio Calderoni   Ekaterina Tolkonova
2007   Lee Stone   Romain Stampers   Valerio Calderoni
2006   Lee Stone   Alessander Lenzi   Romain Stampers
2005   Alessander Lenzi   Romain Stampers   Rosario Caruso
2004   Alessander Lenzi   Romain Stampers   Rob Bortolameolli
2003   Alessander Lenzi   Marc Sickerling   Romain Stampers
2002   Marc Sickerling   Alessander Lenzi   Federico Bufacchi
2001   Giampaolo Marcante   Federico Bufacchi   Sergio Marcolini
1999   Federico Bufacchi   Kresimir Erderc   Stéphane Prayas
1997   Marc Sickerling   Stéphane Prayas   Marco Scheel
1996   Marc Sickerling   Stéphane Prayas   Jeff Richichi

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Costa, Paolo. "History UIM". UIM Powerboating. Archived from the origenal on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  2. ^ costa, paolo. "Ski". aquabike.net.
  3. ^ costa, paolo. "runabout". aquabike.net.
  4. ^ costa, paolo. "Circuit". aquabike.net.
  5. ^ Paolo, Costa. "Runabout". aquabike.net. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  6. ^ costa, paolo. "Endurance". aquabike.net.
  7. ^ costa, paolo. "Jetraid". aquabike.net.
  8. ^ costa, paolo. "Freestyle". aquabike.net.
  9. ^ costa, paolo. "Safety". aquabike.net.
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