Large crowd expected for jet ski competition at Macon’s Lake Tobesofkee this weekend
Lake Tobesofkee is set to host a new jet ski competition this weekend, potentially bringing thousands of visitors to the area for the first event of its kind in 20 years.
MACON, Geogia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lake Tobesofkee is set to host a new jet ski competition this weekend, potentially bringing thousands of visitors to the area for the first event of its kind in 20 years. The 2023 Summer Series Jet Ski Competition, hosted by the American Jet Ski Sport Association (AJSA), will take place at Sandy Beach Park from April 21-23.
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announced the event Wednesday, expressing excitement for the impact it will have on the community.
“Hundreds or maybe thousands of people will make their way to Macon-Bibb to watch a great competition right behind where I’m standing at right now,” he said.
AJSA member Keith McAfee shared that the competition would be nostalgic for some of the riders, with many returning to the site of their very first race.
“These guys are now influencers within the community of the jet ski world,” McAfee said.
On Friday, a public challenge will be open to jet ski owners for a $10 fee, with proceeds benefiting the local Special Olympics.
Gary Wheat, President and CEO of Visit Macon, highlighted the event’s economic impact.
“An event like this represents about $600,000 in direct impacts to the community through tourism dollars, and that’s why you do what we do,” Wheat said.
The competition begins at 9 a.m. Friday, with day passes available for $10 for adults, while children six and under can attend for free. Passes grant access to all attractions at Lake Tobesofkee.
Visit http://www.visitmacon.org for more information.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Macon-Bibb County will splash into summer a little early this year with a new jet ski competition coming to Lake Tobesofkee this weekend is expected to bring in thousands of people from out of town.
Visit Macon and Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announced Wednesday, Macon’s Sandy Beach Park on Lake Tobesofkee has been chosen for the 2023 summer series jet ski competition.
Mayor Miller says this will be the first competition of it’s kind in 20 years to be held at Lake Tobesofkee.
“Hundreds or maybe thousands of people will make their way to Macon-Bibb,” he said “to watch a great competition right behind where I’m standing at right now.”
The event, hosted by the American Jet Ski Sport Association, is a the 3-day professional jet ski competition will take place on April 21-23.
Member of the AJSA, Keith McAfee, says the competition will be nostalgic for some of the riders.
“We got a lot of people coming back to visit as this was their very first race ever,” McAfee said “so these guys are now influencers within the community of the jet ski world.”
On Friday, there will a challenge open to the public for anyone who owns a jet ski, can compete for a $10 dollar fee. all proceeds will go towards the local Special Olympics
President and CEO of visit Macon, Gary Wheat says the event will bring much need attention to the community.
“An event like this represents about six hundred thousands dollars in direct impacts to the community through tourism dollars, and that’s why you do what we do,” Wheat said “we’re excited to be a part of such a event and the competition and participants and also the fans.”
The competition begins Friday at 9 A.M. and a day pass for the event is 10 dollars for for adults. Kids 6 and under are free.
Passes include access to all attractions Lake Tobesofkee has to offer.
If you are interested you can visit http://www.visitmacon.org for more information
