2016 Long Beach To Catalina & Back Offshore Endurance National Championship

Personal Watercraft champions Craig Warner, Mike Klippenstein, Christian D' Agostin and Mark Gerner charge wide open across the Pacific Ocean to claim PWC offshore racing's top prize and the Watercraftrider.com cameras were there again to capture all of the dramatic action.

[@thebeast4853]

He has the best tactics in the group... "Uhhh basically just hammer the throttle." Whatta sport.

[@jeantsaiaviation]

Good luck holding on to that for a long time.

[@richardescobar9306]

The Beast stop talking shit when u don't own a ski

[@garyburbank4559]

Actually harder than it looks you are in the ocean water feels like cement if you fall off

[@nikosgrigorakos]

The Beast Where the fuck are you bitch?

[@nikosgrigorakos]

I like to see him to hammer the throttle 70 to 80 mph just for 20 minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3OTeKOOgJmqq7c

[@UltraMagaFan]

I've rode a jetski 26 miles on a calm lake and I could barely make it. I was exhausted when I got home. I couldn't imagine doing 104 miles in the ocean. That is insane.

[@jaysmith6013]

Completely agree! I rode a jet ski from downtown Chicago to the north side of Chicago on Lake Michigan… about 14 miles total. It was absolutely exhausting. People don’t realize the physical strength and endurance it takes to ride these things hard especially on the open water

[@leoaksil4085]

Having some turns would help, this race will just show you the power of the wave runner .

[@WestCoastWatercraft]

That PWC life. Good times.!😎🤙💦 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4u1YWpspqlgm6c

[@brianlong6049]

So....whoever doesn't break down, wins? Sign me up!

[@YOUENNNN]

My back hurts watching this

[@GUMMYBEAYUH]

I bet they fall asleep later that night still vibrating.

[@emperortv767]

@@GUMMYBEAYUH lol

[@josephcoleman57]

No kidding and the calves....chop is murder come Monday morning especially on a Yami...lot of agony

[@reidjordan4545]

Never Gonnatell they all stand up, and I’m guessing they have cups

[@adamjhuber]

Never done the race, but I have done that route on my PWC many times. You have to stand up. Makes your knees sore and quads /gluts hurt. The guy sitting down must have had a special seat made.

[@jeenyus720]

People say NASCAR is boring, but at least they turn left sometimes.

[@deathactual1745]

LOL

[@johnstine7540]

One tirn

[@greengolftee87]

I don't think you got the joke. But that's not surprising coming from a NASCAR fan.

[@Arturas1244]

Well if you fell what water becomes same as cement at what speed

[@Nukemall09]

francis Angel lmao

[@xburtonboardnx]

I don't understand how this could be considered one of the best watercraft races? Multiple competitors admitted you just pin it and drive straight.

[@Ramoutdoors]

4StrokeBloke just a drag race

[@wildkatsailing]

not seen drag racing eh.

[@lucianoangelo19]

It’s a water drag u idiot

[@mark675]

Yup like drag racing, total shite

[@Heavywall70]

That was probably trash talk, honestly, they ain’t giving up their strategy. The ones that did go all out broke before the turn. Even the guy in second nursed a starving ski home The winner said he dialed it back so he wouldn’t get bucked off. Obviously they can’t just “Pin it and win it”

[@bluetickfreddy101]

This looks like a great motor/mechanical endurance race the skill is in engineering and is reliability test

[@kevinulett5276]

these things are crazy and theres a lot more to it than everyones saying. Really cool to watch

[@AndiKramer]

Blessings from Frankfurt in Darmstadt. Thank you for your precious, important work. ANDI KRAMER

[@leighparker9109]

I really enjoyed watching this.

[@-Sullens-]

It’s been 5 years and I still come back to watch this

[@DroneWolfMedia]

I know this is from 2016 but wow, what an awesome race!! 👍👍

[@thedogtutor4998]

it's a 52 mile race how does it take an hour if you're going 70 mph ?

[@deltaflyer1997]

Modified skis running at full power for 30 minutes is obviously not the formula for reliability

[@3g2000gt]

Thats why its an endurance race, bring it all to the table and see it will hold up.

[@joepelham]

that water is rock hard . Got to be fun as hell .

[@macclark4112]

Real sure those engines were built to withstand a race. Then they’re rebuilt for the next run.

[@jackk5562]

You’d be surprised, maybe do some research on these boats

[@brianbirc]

Micheal Klein Nah its is called racing. 30 minutes? From Long Beach to Catalina AND BACK? The IJSBA offshore endurance race is about 74.56 miles with a departure from Long Beach to Catalina Island which is 37.28 miles off Los Angeles and back to Long Beach. It is not about the best bug out vehicle but that distance at that speed does require some reliability.. I do not think your Prius would do well with reliability in any off road desert race similar to the Baja 1000 or a 250 mile race of that kind..

[@stevenv2190]

Nice. I ran my 2004 GTX for over 50 miles last April on Kentucky Lake. Left from The Moors Marina. Went as far as Hamlin - Sugar Creek. Then again, being NA - just holding at a cruise speed of 45 mph. Got back to The Moors with two bars left on the gauge. Fun run.

[@Darklordkime]

don't be silly... I'm still gunna send it.

[@brandonf159]

Lol just send it

[@Ronf465]

I love this stuff!

[@VIPSECURITYSERVICES]

I got FX HVSO and I know Christian going for a ride with him this week end. Awesome. Love my Yamaha, She is fast.

[@sonjamclean1676]

sike

[@willparker3170]

Looks tiring but really fun

[@SerioPensalivemewrong]

Holy Crap, I served with Mike Arnold. Great to see a brother out of the Corps living the dream.

[@oniamaya3934]

Crazy Talk ty for serving

[@tomtizumsrc963]

Radical rides !!💪🏻👍🏻 I just subscribed to your channel.👍🏻👍🏻

[@js123able]

Seems more to be a competition for the mechanics and engineers who build and prep the vehicles to endure that long

[@jorgendahl5024]

I hit a wave hole at just under 100mph and was ejected from my PWC. From what those that saw me bounce I skipped like a stone on a pond for 30 of 40 yards. Broke 4 ribs in my chest and 2 on my back. At that speed water is like concrete.

[@mikedub9898]

Jorgen dahl just under 100 on what ski ?

[@auralplex]

Even top of the line consumer jet skis don’t go more than 70 mph

[@Deighty181]

@@auralplex they do when they are modded.

[@kobinicholson]

Those jet skis look super duper sick i would want one like that

[@premiercconstruction]

Looks fun!! Super nice water... going 80 or 90 on the water on these things is quick. Like snow machines... if choppy water this would be tougher.

[@Ezzy_KB]

Am not even a jet ski person but this looks awesome 😎

[@matthewweisenburger2095]

seems like whoever has the fastest machine wins not much skill involved

[@matthewweisenburger2095]

Max Rosen my comment had nothing to do with what the point of a race is. I simply said this race doesn't take much skill

[@enigma9789]

actually it takes a little more than that.. not only does your body need to be able to handle the challenge, but the water is ever changing, you can't just practice and memorize the waves.

[@someguy1688]

enigma9789 it's really not that hard... I have a supercharged Yamaha and I can keep it going mid eighties/top speed. Hardest thing is your thumb getting tired.

[@matthewweisenburger2095]

Oh fuck an internet tough guy watch out every one

[@codyjames1687]

I've done this ride on a ski. It's not difficult per se. It's not easy for a rookie but for anyone whose spent more than 50 hrs on a ski could finish. Maybe not win but at least finish

[@OneEye.]

Back in the 70s on 8' Maja. 87 MPH avg.

[@denverwynn4]

Klipper! I watched him on the Shuswap 20 years ago.

[@01FCK]

It’s so hard to stay in the jet ski at that speed, trust me.

[@cynthiacollins6506]

Agreed

[@ciscomunoz6697]

Exactly riding at 70+ is tiring

[@nickneff6926]

​@Aymane Ben_Sim_Hamad ya and im peter pan

[@masterminded8892]

@Aymane Ben_Sim_Hamad your jetski doesn’t go 120 mph

[@fkingbear1834]

Like but not ruining 69 Likes..

[@adammanning1805]

Didn't know this was a thing. I WANT IN

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

I love jetski racing..im so surprised it isn't a huge sport here in miami.since we have water everywhere

[@sicksrt450]

Got to ride 525 this weekend and that thing is a dream to drive...

[@littlemonster4297]

I miss racing so much!!!!

[@elizabethhudson1993]

This is a crazy race you never know what happen on the water..water changes every second

[@stenbak88]

I always thought endurance races were stupid but I kinda want to do this one

[@captainbluesea]

Bravo super video

[@seahawks1185]

This is pretty damn cool.

[@tdestroyer1017]

lol, @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="365">6:05</a>. Good to see Kawasaki still has the coolant hose issue on the new Ultras... SO glad I sold mine a few years ago. Literal same thing happened to my Ultra 250X and it cost me $2600 for a new supercharger after it water logged the engine bay.

[@hampuslundin4432]

Looks very hard. This requires some serious amount of skills.

[@datboifred]

This looks extremely fun. Hopefully one day I'll buy a Yamaha and hit the waters.

[@jasonkingj69]

Yamaha's have a weak hull design..... Buy a Sea-Doo.

[@andrewstubbe4047]

ya

[@stereolababy]

is that why there were no sea doo's in this race?

[@monsterpoo]

wastegate, because they suck in rough water.... kawa dominates rough water... keep the seadoos in the pool (lake)

[@keithmoser3674]

L. Murray you will get there one day my dude

[@Poorschedriver]

Amazing, but i'd give anything to see this 10 years ago with 2 strokes battling it out

[@dinomolina2335]

i wana show up with a sick boosted yamaha waveventure or waveraider 2 stroke and spank these foo's lol

[@thisoldnew4544]

damn the EPA

[@TheKittyClink]

Or a Prius race down the autobon

[@Vanity43]

Dino Molina Good luck 😂

[@GRRAPTOR]

I did this trip a few years ago on a 18 year old 2 stroke Jet Ski. Was completely fogged in when we left, we got a little lost, took 2 1/2 hours with no gps. Arrived with .8 gallons gas remaining. The trip home in clear weather took 1.5 hours. It was too beautiful to rush and so much to see. 2 whales, at least 10 sharks, seals, porpoise, tuna, a massive sunfish, and flying fish. So memorable!

[@King_Tay]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="110">1:50</a> I wonder who sponsors him ....

[@robs7741]

Is this part of the Catalina Wine Mixer?

[@sanfranciscobay]

Wow, what a ride that must be at near full throttle 80mph.

[@foggy_836]

I love jet skis bro

[@stegmandd]

Cool sunglass boi: "I don't let it get to my head" "I don't run the #1 plate, even though I'm #1" Also cool sunglass boi: Sinks

[@yin-sparkayoubami5604]

I will get on this one day 🙏

[@yugimotou6910]

I wasn't even aware a jetski could make it there and back without refueling, we went there on my uncle fishing boat which is pretty fast and it seemed quite far.

[@tommytwotoes3880]

An endurance race that's less then an hour long!!!!!!

[@latishamiller7251]

ty

[@ss_whole]

How do they know where the turn around boat is, do they just follow the chopper?

[@user-kv4yf1el3n]

❤❤❤❤❤❤that looks so much funnnnnn ❤❤❤❤

[@kaydenmessmer5312]

This looks fun

[@rodneysmart9774]

I remember Jack La Laine swam the Catalina channel in a bathing suit and HANDCUFFS!

[@breastmeatonly]

He had a killer juicing machine too.

[@wideloads15]

Hey Watercraft Rider, are you guys releasing a vid on the 2017 LB2CAT Race?

[@chrisedward7575]

My stock craft will do 68. Running it across the lake on a busy day is challenging. This seems as though it would be easier. Fewer cross waves.

[@user-ou6dw3je8j]

Everyone says “.the person with the best jet ski wins” but you have to know your machine and it’s limits u also have to shift your body to be aro-dynamic and shift to adjust to waves. You have to be physically able to use your arms and legs for that long at high speeds

[@henryclark522]

Notice how there aren’t any seadoo’s😂

[@theliamwvlogsw1261]

I have a 2015 seadoo

[@aidanfoley3263]

Sea doos are fast af and fun as hell

[@johncangemi3214]

Seadoos sink alot i know alot about that

[@PrimiusLovin]

Bombardier probably knows that their Sea-Doo's buyers are mainly using them for recreational activity, so it's useless to promote their pwcs as racing machines

[@cjcampbell4799]

@@johncangemi3214 I do as well. I rode a jetski to Catalina under the company "jetski to Catalina" and my seadoo's bow sank under a wave resulting in my faceplant into the ocean.

[@kevinalvarado761]

I’m not sure if anyone has ever ridden a jet ski. But it’s a lot of hard work. Especially going over 65 MPH. and trying to stay in control with choppy water while you get airtime

[@fazliadam9816]

Crazy endurance.

[@MrMole17]

when you're the best at pulling a trigger...

[@jerbeary11]

if its so easy then why dont you try riding waves at 80+ MP/H on a jet skii and see how long you can hold out without breaking your neck lmfao

[@braydenhellekson2249]

jerbeary11 its not that bad

[@olliewilliams8925]

jerbeary11 i go 70 on mine all the time. Its dangerous but it doesnt take any skill.

[@janhendrikfranke]

jerbeary11 Waves....

[@richardescobar9306]

Chris looks like u have never driven a jetski in the ocean -_-

[@skylarbaker8794]

I just did the jetski2catalina adventure great fun

[@Bryan-qd4fk]

So I'm generally interested in this sport and I mean no offense by my questions, so please be polite. I've ridden wave runners quite a bit (never on the ocean). What is the skill behind this sport? It seems just like holding down the gas for 50 some miles with a single turn around.

[@Moondoggy1941]

When do they have this race?

[@themustache926]

It's the Catalina wine mixer bro

[@user-ou6dw3je8j]

garrett toney lol yes

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Lots of snare drums !

[@dinomolina2335]

when is this years race? or did it pass already...

[@lkopl12398]

I like how he doesn't say shit about his easy win at the end shows the kind of man he is.

[@thestunner711]

what happened to 2017's race

[@brois841]

I'm curious whether any machines in the STOCK class broke down?

[@aklsearider6725]

Where can we check out the 2017, 2018 & 2019 races? :)

[@plo9458]

why would you want too.

[@bbbt8090]

Have these gone electric yet? Would that change the reliability?

[@BadshahAlomgirHridoy-]

Very nice game

[@theguy3490]

I have always wanted to do this can someone please send me a link for tryouts

[@22TheJuggernaut]

Do they have to run stock?

[@p.william5430]

My first time riding one I went cartwheeling in the water went flying 🤸

[@YouTubeking758]

Is the fx hvso faster then the FZR?

[@DMA1392]

How fast are they going?

[@theguy3490]

Dude how do i zign up for this

[@coopergumby]

about how fast do these guys top out at?

[@balls3009]

How long does this take them?

[@joeysprojects9081]

Why do you keep calling the ultra 310’s turbocharged? Are they modified to be turboed? Theyre factory supercharged

[@Hitech82]

Can't win if your boat can't finish. Good maintenance program as important as rider conditioning. Well done.

[@stephenhill1716]

Just hammer the throttle and go straight? Shit I’ve got a jet ski and some free time how do I sign up?

[@clutchitup8565]

This is so badass I love it

[@riderguy327]

Why no bombardiers?

[@kristoffervatshelle1418]

What display does he have at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="448">7:28</a> ?

[@aleshinteregger8554]

what a duchesport

[@MrLuisom]

YAMAHA RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@9carcottrell246]

MrLuisom wrong all pros race Kawasaki

[@keiththecarpenter5639]

Oh yeah

[@9carcottrell246]

MrLuisom that's why all the races are won with Kawasaki lol

[@talonsnowvlogs818]

9 car Cottrell yea I agree Kawasaki’s are faster and better for racing

[@jeshie3736]

I know what the wind is like at 80 miles an hour with a dirt bike style helmet on a motorcycle. Wouldn’t it help to wear street style helmets cause there more aerodynamic?

[@vicaras1]

I'm coming out to do this and have never been on a jet ski

[@itzjosh1861]

Nice jet skis

[@kylemcgoo5388]

Watching this gives me arm pump

[@sketchy579]

I've seen this video like 7 times but every time it shows up in my youtube feed I click it smh...

[@canyonkiller4431]

I told people I wanted to take a wave runner to Catalina and people said I was nuts and wouldnt make it and turns out they have been doing it since 94!? at least racing them I bet people have been doing it before that!!

[@peppispirata7255]

superrrrrr👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dev770903]

whats this race distance

[@fatboyzracing3178]

Hey, do you guys know?