Anthony Radetic of Abbeville Named Athlete of the Year

Rickey Stokes

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Date: Nov 07 2015 9:22 PM

Tonight in Daytona, Abbeville's Anthony Radetic was named P1 AQUA X ATHLETE OF THE YEAR!

Anthony, his wife Danielle live at Thomas Mill Creek on Lake Eufaula. Anthony is a tremendous athlete and competes in all types of sports.

Anthony is one who pushes the limits. He was in the military when he had a motorcycle accident. That accident left Anthony in a wheelchair. But he is the most non handicapped person you will ever meet.

He has even ridden the motorcycle with the assistance of a friend to catch him at stops.

Anthony races his Sea Doo. Perhaps you have seen him on Eufaula.

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Get down to a P1 AquaX event this summer and check out the action! It's a new style of watercraft competition for sea-riding enthusiasts who just want to pull back the throttle and ride the waves...

Powerboat P1 is the company behind the AquaX series. The company has a rich history in promoting powerboat racing, which includes hosting over 85 world championship events in their 9 years of business. But after acquiring the rights to the successful Formula Four-Stroke championships in 2009, they turned their attentions to building a low cost, powerboat racing series starting here in the UK. By 2010, the series was rebranded to P1 Superstock and they launched the ‘Grand Prix of the Sea’, a festival of watersports touring high profile venues across the country. 

AquaX take its place alongside the Superstock series on the itinerary of events. And as with SuperStock, P1’s interest in watercraft competition is based on building a sport from the ground up, hence AquaX is unlike any watercraft competition that’s gone before and is specifically geared towards attracting amateur riders to come along and have a go! And who knows, you just might become the next AquaX champion!

So what’s it all about?

AquaX is an exciting coastal challenge that offers a completely new experience for personal watercraft enthusiasts. Unlike other watercraft competition where the majority of racing takes place inland and usually on technical tracks, AquaX events take place on the sea. And because of the ever-changing coastal conditions, the rider’s skill prevails over horsepower, thus creating a level playing field for all. 

The courses are big, but fun to ride, giving the competitors the chance to open up their throttles and enjoy the full performance of their craft in a safe and controlled environment. The courses also provide a real sense of achievement for those who complete the task.

The championship is made up of a series of events where competitors earn points towards overall championship titles. Competitors must take part in practice plus three races over the course of each event. The races take place on the Superstock courses, which are approximately 1.8nm long, and 30 minutes plus 1 lap in duration. No need to worry about getting lost, as the tracks are monitored by a highly trained crew of waterborne marshals ensuring everyone’s safety is paramount.

AquaX is split into 4 categories – 200hp -250hp- 300hp - to accommodate huge diversity in engine displacements. Two-Stroke craft and naturally aspirated four-stroke craft under 180hp, including forced induction craft given special dispensation, when furnished by the manufacturer will qualify to compete in the 200hp, whereas the 250hp & 300hp classes will be reserved for the more powerful turbo and supercharged four-strokes of today. Craft may be modified, however four-stroke craft must remain stock as from the manufacturer, with the exception of handling modifications. 

The AquaX Ski class is open to all two-stroke stand up/solocraft (UK only). They engine must remain stock except for modifications allowed in the AQX Rulebook - handling parts maybe modified. Participants are separated by experience - Amateur and Elite - but race together.

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