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Team PIC Syndications

(Jaco Oosthuizen and Dean Schmelzer)

Team PIC Syndications

Country:
Team sponsor:
Sponsor website:
Current class:
Boat number: 		South Africa
PIC Syndications
www.pic.co.za
P750M
M25
Boat make:
Motor make:
Team based in: 		Thundercat
Yamaha
Port Elizabeth
Pilot:
Name and surname:
Age:
Right hand / Left hand driver:
Height:
Weight:
Seasons competing:
Current National rating in class:
Jaco Oosthuizen
39
Right Hand [ Seated on left side ]
1,8m
90 kg
4 th season
N/A
Co-pilot:
Name and surname:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Seasons competing:
Current National rating in class:

Dean Schmelzer
30
1,78m
72kg
3rd
N/A
Crew:
Mechanic name:
Seasons competing:
Lional Ball / Dennis Goddard
15+ years
Achievements: Nothing siginificant due to work constraints hampering amount of entries to National Race Series. Competed in a few National events and club races.
Additional info

1. How did you got involved in the sport?

2. How long have you've been competing in the sport?

3. How long have you been competing as a team?

4. What do you do for a living?

5. Any other special talents other than inflatables?

6. Your message to interested parties in the sport, especially new pilots and co-pilots.

7. Message to other competitors in the 2009 Worlds

 Pilot

1. Went riding with Henning Blaauw ,
[Multiple Trans Aghulas Winner]in 1993,and the bug bit me

2. Since 1998 with a 4 year break inbetween

3. 3 rd year

4. Director PIC Eastern Cape [ Investment Company ]

5. Too much to mention !

6. You are never too old to start.Practice often and most importantly...Enjoy it!

7. Good Luck and WATCH OUT for the PIC boat !!

Co-pilot

1. Saw Jaco riding one day and asked if I could go for a spin. Shortly thereafter he needed a co-pilot and I was more than
willing.

2. 3 Years

3. 3 rd year

4. I work for sappi Fine Paper as an Electrical technician.

5. Expert Angler in all concerns,River, surf and Deep sea.

6. We all belong to an awsome racing community,where everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand.

7. What an awsome opportunity to showcase your talent,as wellas the highlight of any racer's career. Lets be competitive, ride safe and have a blast while doing it!

PIC Syndications in action!