2015 ‘Keppel to the Capital' Yamaha Variety Jet Trek

A record 60-plus personal water craft (PWCs) have jumped the gun and already signed up to the 2015 ‘Keppel to the Capital' Yamaha Variety Jet Trek.

The famous charity trek will start in Yeppoon on May 4, travel over 600km south across six days, to arrive in Sanctuary Cove for the big finish and gala ball on Saturday May 9.

Positions are still available to join this once-in-a-lifetime PWC-powered adventure crossing open water, touring pristine
beaches, and experiencing the glorious Queensland weather.

YEPPOON TO SANCTUARY COVE
Participants will ride through towns and communities,
visiting children and schools along the way, and granting equipment,
services and experiences to those kids who need it most. Towns include
Yeppoon, Agnes Water/ 1770, Bargara, Rainbow Beach, Caloundra and
Sanctuary Cove.

The event organiser, Variety — The Children’s Charity of Queensland, is calling for any would-be PWC enthusiasts, 'ski' experts and enthusiasts to contact the Variety Queensland office for more information about the six-day adventure aimed at raising money for needy kids.

JET TREK KEY POINTS
<<As with all Variety Queensland events, safety is paramount. Travelling with you on the Jet Trek will be an experienced team, including medical support, mechanics, PWC experts and on-water recovery crews.
<< To be eligibille for the Jet Trek event, PWCs must be a 2007 model or newer, be of sit-down style, and capable of riding comfortably in seas up to, or greater than, two metres.
<< You will need to reach a minimum fundraising target of $2500. A $165 entry fee must be submitted with your application for entry form and a provisions levy that includes most meals, event merchandise and DVD will be set closed to the event date.
<< To register for the 2015 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek, simply download and fill in one application form per ski entered and return with a $165 entry fee. Both the rider and their road crew members will also need to fill in a crew form each.

JET TREK BACKGROUND
Now in its 17th year, The Yamaha Variety Jet Trek and the participating 'Trekkers’' (as they're affectionately known) have a big following.

Every 'ski' on the water is supported by a road crew, launching and retrieving the PWCs at each overnight stop, and adding to the community nature and mateship of the great event.

The Yamaha Variety Jet Trek raises thousands of dollars for Variety – the Children’s Charity of Queensland, and their mission to empower kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs.

YAMAHA JET TREK CONTACTS
Events Director, Rob Goodwin, said the 2015 ’Keppel to the Capital’ Yamaha Variety Jet Trek will be another adrenalin-packed and a unique adventure.

"The Yamaha Variety Jet Trek is an ideal event for like-minded people to come together and enjoy the open water in areas that may be difficult to access independently, while raising money for a great cause.”"

For enquiries or to book a place on the adventure, please visit www.variety.org.au/qldjettrek, call (07) 3907 9300 or email info@varietyqld.org.au.