The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, NY –  The IJSBA National Championships presented by East Coast Watercross is back on the Adirondack Coast after 2020 interrupted by COVID-19! Watch as jet skiers soar across Lake Champlain from 10 am-6 pm. each day, July 31 – August 1, in an action-packed race around a 30-buoy course, providing entertainment and suspense for all spectators. 

Tentative competition classes include: 

 Novice Runabout Stock 

 Novice Runabout N/A Stock 

 Amateur Runabout Limited 

 Pro/Am Runabout Limited 

 Pro/Am Runabout Superstock 

 Novice X2 Open 

 Pro/Am X2 Open 

 Novice Sport Spec 

 Pro/Am Sport Spec 

 Amateur Ski Lite 

 Pro/Am Ski Lite 

 Novice Ski Stock 

 Pro/Am Ski Stock 

 Pro/Am Ski GP 

 Pro/Am Sport GP 

 Pro/Am Runabout Stock 

 Pro/Am Runabout N/A Stock 

 Amateur Runabout Rec Lite 

 Amateur Freestyle 

 Pro Freestyle 

 Amateur Runabout 1100 Stock 

 Pro Am Runabout 1100 Stock 

 Amateur Runabout 1100 Superstock 

 Pro/Am Runabout 1100 Superstock 

 Superchicken 

Vintage Ski Open and the Event Director Christopher Yates commented, “East Coast Watercross LLC is proud to return to the Plattsburgh City Beach for their third hosting of the International Jet Sports Boating Association’s National Championship! With many beaches and locations to choose from in our 13 state territory, Plattsburgh is always our first choice due to its size, water conditions and local businesses who welcome ourselves and athletes from all over the country with open arms! We hope to see you all there on the beach supporting these athletes as they battle on the shore of Lake Champlain.” 

Racing will be completely visible right from Plattsburgh City Beach each day. Classes range from Novice racers to pros, juniors to Veterans and more – all running one time in the morning and a second time in the afternoon both days, making for non-stop, action-packed fun for the entire family. 

So come out, walk through the pits, grab a free sample from tour sponsor, Monster Energy, shop race-inspired clothing and accessories, grab food from The Dogfather Food Cart (Sunday only) and enjoy watching talented racers from all over the country take on Lake Champlain – rain or shine, July 31 – August 1 (beach admission fees and rules do apply)!