Jet ski racing is coming to Opechee Point this weekend, and it’s a born and raised Laconian who’s bringing it there.

# During the delivery of the 2025/2026 budget, Prime Minister Philip Davis said the protection and sustainability of the marine environment is a priority. He added that jet ski and motorboat operators who violate the laws of the industry will see fines and fixed penalties. He also stated that a Maritime Revenue Unit will be put in place.

Louise Harrell rode a jet ski for the very first at 92-years-old. Harrell lives with her son and daughter-and-law on the water. As most of her family got together for Memorial Day, she made the joke she wanted her turn on the jet ski next.

Golden Mashindi and Arnold Moto, childhood friends from Indiana, are opening Jet Ski 502, a rental business that will operate at Waterfront Park.

Oumoeut previously won gold at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia and secured a gold and a bronze at the 32nd SEA Games in 2023 in Cambodia. Currently serving as the secretary-general of the Cambodian Jet Ski Federation, he now appears to be signalling his retirement from the sport.