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PWC Atlanta dealership owner, 17-time champion going out with a bang Sea-Doo X-TEAM watercraft racer Dustin Far- thing is dedicating his final season of racing to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by donat- ing all of his 2016 prize and contingency money to the Atlanta based non-profit. Farthing is a 17-time national and world champion, now residing in Mari- etta, Ga., and part owner of six BRP deal- erships under the Mountain Motorsports brand and father of two healthy sons. He is closing out an illustrious 23-year water- craft-racing career by giving back to the sport that has provided him the majority of his personal and professional success. In his final season he has chosen to race for BRP aboard a new Monster Energy backed Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 watercraft and aims to finish in the lead pack collect- ing prize money he will then donate to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. "This sport has given me so much, and I want to leave the sport by doing some- thing special for the kids of Atlanta and their families whom are facing incredible health challenges," Farthing said. "My wife, whom I met at a race 20-plus years ago, and two sons are the most important part of my life, and I feel blessed every day for our health and am chal- lenging myself to race for families struggling to take care of their children and winning on my Sea-Doo watercraft." Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a not-for- profit organization that provides specialized care to children from all walks of life. It relies on donations to provide the best possible care to young patients and their families now and in the future. Farthing will donate 100 percent of the prize money he earns during the 2016 watercraft racing season plus all racing contin- gency funds from the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty program that makes over $25,000 of funds available to winning Sea-Doo watercraft riders. "This sport has given me every opportu- nity to have an incredible life, and now it's my opportunity to give back," said Farthing. "I am going to have fun in my final year racing on a Sea-Doo watercraft and give back in the most positive manner possible." Farthing will be competing in the Pro Watercross Tour as well as the P1 AquaX series and IJSBA World Finals event in October tak- ing place in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Fans can contribute to Farthing's donations to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by visiting CHOA.org. PSB Sea-Doo racer Farthing to donate all 2016 prize money 34 • May 23, 2016 • Powersports Business www.PowersportsBusiness.com PWC sales continued their upward climb in March, according to the latest Info-Link Bell- wether report. The Bellwether report tracks sales of powerboats across the country based on new U.S. boat registrations on a rolling 12-month basis. Bellwether states are geographically dispersed states representing roughly half of the U.S. boat market (varies by market seg- ment and time of year). Sales of PWC were up about 15 percent over the previous 12 months, while the ski boat segment was up just under 15 percent, posting the segment's best gains since last spring. Sales of all powerboats were up about 8 percent year-over-year in Bellwether states, with PWC and ski boat sales continuing to show the strongest growth. TEXTREME REINFORCES RICKTER'S NEW PWC LINE Personal watercraft manufacturer Rickter- RRP has just launched its model lineup for 2016, featuring the top-of-the-line XFS NINJA Competition freestyle PWC rein- forced by TeXtreme. For the 2016 XFS NINJA Competi- tion, Rickter collaborated with Formula 1 composite engineers to develop a new layup that is lighter, stronger and stiffer as a result of using TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fiber fabrics. TeXtreme differs from conventional carbon fiber materials due to its unique, pro- prietary production methods. Its track record of contributing to winning product releases — by companies including Bauer Hockey, Prince Tennis, Cobra Puma Golf and Bell Helmets — has demonstrated the real-world performance improvements that can be achieved using TeXtreme Technology. DIGEST PWC sales rise 15 percent in March TeXtreme reinforcement is available as an option 2016 EDGE FS, EDGE FR, XFS and RC-1 models. See Digest, Page 39 Dustin Farthing, shown with his family, will conclude a stand- out racing career in 2016 by donating all of his race winnings to charity. Dustin Farthing will wrap up his racing career in 2016 aboard a Sea-Doo RXP-X 300.