158 JET SKI star James Bushell has achieved a UK first, becoming PRO Open and Pro GP 2011 IJSAB World Champion after a stunning performance in Lake Havasu, USA over the weekend.

Bushy left competitors trailing in his wake following some amazing action out on the water watched by a crowd of more than 7,000 jet ski enthusiasts.

Under brilliant sunshine, light winds, air temperatures hovering in the low 80s and nearly smooth-as-glass water conditions, the final eight 2011 IJSBA World Championships were decided on Sunday.

In Pro Runabout our great Brit Bushell was the fastest qualifier in his class despite facing tough competition from nearly 30 other riders from across the globe.

Finishing second in the first 12 lap moto, he made an amazing comeback in the second 12 lapper, edging 2010 champion Dustin Farthing of Florida to take the race and the title from his American rival.

Riding his new RXP-X-260 to victory, James now has four world titles to his credit as well as three others in Pro-Am classes.

In an article on the IJSBA website James told of his joy at having his dad there to see his amazing performance.

He said: “It was pretty special having my dad to be there on the beach to greet me at the finish line. He’s very happy — I’m very happy. It felt very good, obviously. I knew I had a pretty good lead (on Dustin Farthing) so I was just cruising the last few laps.”

Speaking from 158’s HQ in Tallington, Matt Bullock, James’ business partner said the whole team was celebrating the good news and were looking forward to welcoming Bushy home.

“It’s an absolutely amazing achievement and we are so proud of James’ performance. He’s an incredible sportsman and we’ll certainly be helping him celebrate when he returns to the UK in the next few days. He’s going to need an even bigger trophy cabinet now!”

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