Jetskiing joins waterskiing body

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia Jetski Association (IJSI) executive director Ishak said on Tuesday the association would become part of the Indonesian Waterskiing Association (PSASI) in January.

Ishak said IJSI had yet to be acknowledged by the National Sports Council (KONI) and it was required to become affiliated with another organization before gaining accreditation.

Jetskiing will make its competition debut at the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya in June.

In an effort to promote the sport, IJSI will stage a two-week cruise from Marina Beach in Ancol, North Jakarta, to Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand. Taking part will be 30 jetskiers from the three countries, with an Indonesian frigate providing protection for the trip. (yan)