Jet-ski King’s Cup next week

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The spectacular Jet Ski King’s Cup-World Cup Grand Prix 2012 is coming to town next week with the event hitting the surf off Jomtien Beach from December 5-9.

The Grand Slam event will feature some fantastic racing in all categories, from Novice, Amateur and Pro and will give spectators the chance to view at first hand some of the top racers in the sport, including Chris MacClugage of the USA, England’s James Bushell, South Africa’s Jared Moore and Steven Dauliach of France.  Thailand’s top jet-ski racers include past champions Chokuthit Molee and Chaowalit Kuajaroon.

World class jet-ski action coming to Pattaya from Dec. 5-9 at Jomtien Beach. World class jet-ski action coming to Pattaya from Dec. 5-9 at Jomtien Beach.

Registration and free practice takes place on Wednesday and Thursday with qualifying on Friday.  Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9 are the main race days when over US$170,000 in prize money will be up for grabs with awards going to the top three finishers in each class.  Among the categories that will be contested at the competition are Pro Ski Open, Pro Sport GP, Pro R/A 800 Open, Pro Freestyle and Pro R/A Open.

The event will also feature a Miss Bikini contest at the weekend and will be broadcast live on ESPN Starsports to more than 300 million viewers in the region.