JSRA Presentation Evening

November the 1st was our AGM and presentation evening for the 2008 British Championships.  During the whole event there were many kind words and various fund raising events for our missing friend Jeremy Holland. All the money raised will go direct to the find Jeremy Fund, everyone is praying for his safe return as soon as possible. 

Click photo above to open slide show of a selection of AGM photos

Congratulations to all the pilots and everyone who competed throughout the season and many thanks to everyone at the JSRA for all the hard work involved in putting on the events. 

These are two of the very special awards given out - first to my very good friends Kerry and Geoff in recognition of all the support they give to the sport in the UK, Europe and at the World Finals - they are certainly always there for me, thank you. Secondly to Dave Stuart of Xtreme action images in recognition of all his hard work and dedication to the sport over many years.  Sadly Dave had a couple of heart attacks this year so has retired from taking photos of us all at every race meeting but we hope to keep seeing Dave at local races. Thanks Dave for some great action shots, we miss you.

Jeremy Hoyland

It is with great sadness that whilst I was on holiday we heard the very very sad news that Jeremy had gone missing whilst out on a jet ski in Bali.  Jeremy had just been race directing at the World Finals and we had had several fun conversations with him in Havasu and he was really excited about going to Bali with his friend Bob Crabtree to be a race official at the Asian Olympic games. We are constantly keeping Jeremy, Jacquie, Elleana and Georgia in our thoughts and hope and pray for his safe return as soon as possible.

Together with many other jet skiers around the world we have kept a candle burning since Jez went missing. We have to keep the light burning and be positive for Jezs safe return.  Many thanks to everyone who is helping in the search to bring Jeremy home safe to his family and friends.

Holiday in Naples, Florida

After the World Finals my very special Mum and Dad needed a break as they really have given so much of their time both getting me to water to practice and getting me to as many racers as possible so we took a holiday to recover in Florida. Here are a few photos...

Dad and I with Sticki & Moto - our holiday hire dogs!

Our crazy USA friends - Sharon, Ray and Mickey.

A beautiful dolphin swimming alongside the boat.

Mum and me catching a few rays on Keywaden Island.

Happy Halloween!

Sportsperson of the Year

Whilst I was out at the World Finals I learnt that I had been awarded the Sportsperson of the year for my local area which was a lovely surprise.  Unfortunately I was out in Havasu at the time but my number one fans my Uncle Nigel & family collected the award in my absence. Thank you to everyone involved in awarding me this special award.

World Finals 2008

For a full report and slideshows please go to "photos" then "Havasu".

Summer 2008

Zara and I at this weekends wicked Panthers game.

Well guess how old my Dad was today?  (Sorry Dad!).

The candles burnt down by the time I had lit them all!!!!

Well finally it's result time and thank you to everyone for asking how I got on, for my cards, messages and pink Champagne.  It was a big relieve to open the envelope and see that I had got myself  12 GCSE's A* to C grades  -   I am very happy.  A special thank you to my mum and dad, my special friend and Tutor Betty for her dedicated hard work with me especially in Maths and English  and to Sandeep for all her help with my Physics, Chemistry and Biology - I never thought I would pull off that B in Biology!

Thank you everyone and well done to my friends on their results too especially Zara and my old school friend from William Levick Mary.  Congratulations to my Nephew Adam who got the A level grades he required for his place at University too.

Glad its all over though!!!

What better way to celebrate my first European win at the weekend and my Exam results....a visit to Moet!

Well I have just finished my Exams - yippee and now I have summer to do what I love doing ....jet ski'ing.  My results are due at the end of August so fingers crossed for then but I have done all I can now for the moment so here's to summer 2008 - I just want to enjoy it and have a chilled out time without a book in sight!

....Keep checking on my 'Racing News' page and 'photos' then 'racing' page as I guess that's where most of my latest photos will be....well hopefully if I get to do as much ski-ing as I want.  I also hope to generally tidy up my website as I keep adding new photos but never take any of the older material off as everything has special memories to me but I really must as my site is getting too big now.

So here's to summer 2008.........have a good one....

Schools out........yippee

Me & Zara my friend throughout school celebrating the end of Exams.

Betty my tutor, friend and guide.  Out to celebrate after my last Exam !

Bro Joel & me June 2008.

I thought you might like to see just a few of my Easter 2008 holiday pictures.....

We had lots of celebrations this holiday it was my birthday, my brothers 18th and My Auntie and Uncles 25th Wedding Anniversary.  We went to New York, Miami, Naples, Fort Myers and the Everglades.

my amazing birthday present from my mum & dad.....

For my brothers 18th birthday - my mum did Joel a scrapbook for his birthday,

 we had so much fun looking at all the pictures, he was so cute.....look......

Birthday fun on the beach.

The end of a great day. Next celebration is my Aunt & Uncles 25th Wedding Annivesary.

On the beach in Miami                                          My Mum & Lou having fun

My Holiday dog 'Moto' on the sea having fun with me. We had a great time.

This weekend I took the day of studying to visit my second love - the greatest dog show in the world  CRUFTS

You thought the Pink jacuzzi at the Paris Boat Show was cool - just had to show you this - Girl Power!

An evening with old friends....

RYA Presentation 2008 - Bournemouth

Good Luck in 2008.......

to my friend Lauran who has just been given the Green light for her licence

so all the best in your first racing season – Girl Power!!

 And Good luck James on your venture down under.

 A word of advice from his Granddad Ted. Have an amazing time mate.

New Year 2007/08

We spent New Years Eve at Sea World in Florida and look who we met up with!

Christmas 2007

As you know last Christmas I lost my very special Grandma so Christmas will never be the same for us.  Christmas was my grandma’s favourite time of year and we went along to the USA where we have shared many a happy Christmas with Grandma and infact the very best family Christmas ever just the year before we suddenly lost grandma.  We thought lots about the good times and laughs we had shared and we had a lovely holiday.  At the Christmas Eve carol service on the beach that my Grandma loved so much, we lit a special candle for her.

Derbyshire Young Achievers Award

To finish my amazing 2007 year off I was delighted to accept a Derbyshire Young Achievers Award.  I was nominated for this award by my college who say that I was nominated not only for my sporting achievements but for the fact that my extra-curricular activities do not stop me from doing well in my studies (doesn’t feel like that at the moment though as I am right in the middle of exams, exams, exams!!!!).

The award ceremony took place in Matlock and as Insight magazine sum it up “it was a glittering ceremony full of tears, smiles and pride.  The event was compared by Ram FM presenters J and Ruth Terry and the awards were presented by Councillor Joyce Saunders and Gareth Jones, presenter of TV shows How2 and Tomorrows World”.

Paris Boat Show

I went along to the Paris boat show full of excitement to see the new HSR range and I was not disappointed because look at this little baby!!

For more info and availability on the new range of HSR Runabouts and Ski’s see www.A52hydrospace.com

Mind you I did speak to HSR as they are seriously missing some PINK – don’t you think!!!!

Talking of pink ....How cool is this Pink Hot tub - couldn't resist showing it to you!

Usual crazy night with the crew!

This is me being filmed by ITV Central News Team (screened 25^th Nov 2007) 

 Nottinghams Christmas Outdoor Skating Rink 2007–

It’s the first time this has happened in Nottingham and we went along to check it out…

 Thank you

Wow ……were my thoughts when I opened this very special gift …..it was to help say “Congratulations on becoming World Champion” from my coach and best friend Laurent Boucher of www.b7sport.com .  “Wow” was about the only word I could and can still say!!  Thank you soooooooooooo much Boss and thank you for everything -and I know its team work but you were one of the main people who helped me achieve my title’s this year.

 Check out the work of the custom artist of my amazing helmet at www.bsdesigns.net Thanks guys.

JSRA Awards 2007

click on photo above to see photo gallery

Summer 2007

I have so many photos of my summer 2007 at Bellegarde that I have put a selection in a small directory for you to view.  To do this just double click on Bellegarde photos 2007 below, give it a few seconds to upload and then scroll across the small photos and double click on each small photo you want to see larger.

Bellegarde Photos 2007

Tattershall weekend June 2007

Me and Les my very special tuner (and inventor)

You see the boys like pink really....don't you James and Les!

Happy Birthday.............

My Cousin Louise was 21 today

My Mum, Auntie Shell, Me and Louise and My Bro, and my two Cousins Adam and Liam

Hope my hairdresser doesn't see this one!

I went to Garry's camper & he greeted me with a surprise birthday cake (pink of course)

Thank you to the Smith family.

 I thought I would just share a few of my April 2007 USA holiday pictures with you

Well Today is my Birthday..........!!!!

Off out on the boat to the beach for the day - my birthday wish.

Mum & I

In the evening our friends Sharon & Ray put on a birthday party for Joel and I at their home.

Mickey and I and Billy singing and playing Happy Birthday for Joel and I

Thanks for the great Birthday everyone.

Happy Birthday to my very special Bro Joel, he's 17 today.

Harley time

Today was a great day for me.

Florida law requires you to complete a NASBLA boating education course and exam prior to operating a vessel.

I passed mine today which means I can take the boat out whenever now - yipee!!!!

This weekend we went camping on an island - with all of our mad USA friends. It was great fun....

                   Setting up camp.                     Our camping crew waiting for the sunset

Joel & I having fun a Typhoon Lagoon.

How cool are these surfer dudes!!

This is Miss Piggy - Sharon's pet pig!

This is Sticky and Moto - my holiday "loan" dogs

Couldn't resist this channel marker!

St.Patricks day - Florida style

A very dear friend to me - Garry Smith

Winter 2007 Presentation Evening

March 3rd saw the finish of the Winter series here in Britain and that means party night!

We had our presentation of our trophies and Yves Van Heers travelled over from Belgium to present the Brits with their European trophies (because the European presentation clashed with a British round and we were unable to attend).

Yves saying a few words about me

My school friends - Zara, Hayley and Sophie

I really enjoy Karaoke and here's a couple of laughs from everyone around ours and on SingStar....

Good friends of ours - Julie, Michelle, me, Grace and Max

MAMMA

I am sorry I have not updated my site recently but I had some very sad news at Christmas because my Grandma died.  I was very very close to my Grandma, I used to see her nearly everyday and stayed over with her a couple of times every week.  It was a very big shock to us all as she was not poorly at all. I will always love and miss her very much.

I would like to say - Thank you very much to all our friends for all the texts, lovely cards and flowers that were sent us.

Brooke's 16th Birthday Fancy Dress

 Emily, me and Brooke - Junior racers having a good time out together.

AGM 2006

Phil, Ria, Me and James  

Thank you Joseph @ HSR - Love the pink suit!

Riva guarding our race truck.

Having some runabout fun with Bushey - Sept 2006

Chris making his farewell speech at Willen Sept 2006. Sadly for us but happy for the Wilkos they are emigrating to Dubai tomorrow.  Chris will be riding for the United Emirates team - how lucky they are!

Laura and I off to the Monaco Royal Yacht Club Ball

(Monaco UIM Ladies World Title race)

Enjoying an evening with the Stone Family in Cavalaire and Mum & Dad in St Tropez

The boss at work.                                        Sam Bushell, Kevin and I in Croatia.

Racing in Russia - August 2006

My Very Special Friend Betty

This is Mary and I. We started primary school together and although I moved areas we are still very good friends. Mary bought me a girly weekend for my birthday and this is us having a great weekend.

Joel at Download 2006 - Donnington Park rockfest June '06

 USA 2006                

 My Birthday wish - to camp out at Keywayden Island on the Gulf of Mexico.

Jamie and I at Disney                              Mum and Dad at Marco Island

Matt with a stunning gift for me.           My birthday cake from James Bushell

Me, James, Phil & Ria at winters presentation night 2006 at Tatts.

My school mates, Sophie, Scarlett, me, Hayley and Zara at school.

RYA Presentation Evening 2006

Me with Ria and Hollie Pickard with Brian doing some sky diving!

 

JSRA Presentation Award Evening 2005 My First Award Ceremony
Luke Brooks (Winner), Josh Harvey, Sam Clifton, Me & Gemma Mason collecting our awards for the 2005 British championship Junior Class
My proud Mum & Dad	The special awards
Wilko & I	Luke & I
Little black dress number, my mum with Luke's mum & Lee's mum.