08/29/2026
The 2026 SBT East Coast Watercross Tour is heading back to Sylvan Beach for Round 5, August 28 through 30!
In partnership with Pro Watercross, this weekend will also serve as National Tour stop #8 on the Road to Havasu. The racing action will be filmed for coverage airing later on CBS Sports Network.
Oneida Lake always keeps things interesting! With on-site camping, the iconic Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, and a full weekend of watercross racing, this is one stop you do not want to miss.
This is also the FINAL ROUND of the 2026 SBT East Coast Watercross Tour, where our season champions will be determined!
PLUS, we will have our outstanding livestream coverage for free as always, on ECW & PWX pages and Pro Watercross YouTube channel. Official event photographer Keystone Terri will also be back to capture all the racing action and memories from the weekend.
🏝️SUNDAY IS VINTAGE DAY!
Wear your favorite vintage racing shirt or gear for a chance to win the Best Dressed Contest. The winner will receive a prize package from LVP Jetsports and $100 cash!
🏆 8 BALL CUP
The winners of the 2026 8 Ball Cup will be announced during Sunday’s awards ceremony
🏁 OVERALL EVENT SCHEDULE
(Schedule is approximate and subject to change.)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
11am-4pm: Registration check-in and tech inspection
12pm-4pm: Optional Friday practice, $40
Friday practice is highly recommended for anyone who is new to racing. Practice will run continuously in group order throughout the scheduled time.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
7:30am-8:30am: Late registration check-in and tech inspection
8:30am: Mandatory riders meeting
(Transponders will be distributed after the riders meeting.)
9am: Included practice
10am: Racing begins with Motos 1 and 2
There will be an approximately 30-minute lunch break around 12:30pm.
*All transponders must be returned to tech after the second motos.*
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
8:30am: Mandatory riders meeting
(Transponders will be distributed after the riders meeting.)
9am: Last-chance practice, if needed
9:30am: Racing begins with Motos 3 and 4
There will be an approximately 30-minute lunch break around 12pm.
*Return your transponder after your final moto. All boats must report to tech after completing their final moto of the day.*
Approximately 30 minutes after the final moto, around 4:30pm at Harpoon Eddie's (Bar & Restaurant on the beach):
🏆 ECW R5/PRO WATERCROSS R8 AND 2026 SBT ECW TOUR AWARDS 🏆 Golden Ticket Winner (ECW free season for one class, those that raced all 5 2026 rounds are entered) and Best Dressed Vintage Day Winner announced!
EVENT LOCATION
112 Bridge Street
Sylvan Beach, NY 13157
🏕️ ON-SITE CAMPING
Dry camping is available at Sylvan Beach. Camping fees will be paid on-site.
📝 RACER REGISTRATION
*ALL racers must register online before participating.*
Register here:
https://register.livemotorsports.com/...
Sign in, choose Sylvan Beach, select class(es).
There is no cost to complete online registration. Race entry payments will be collected on-site during check-in.
SAVE $25! Register by Wednesday, August 26 at 11:59pm.
Registrations submitted after the deadline will be subject to a $25 late fee.
RACER REMINDERS
All boats must be inspected and approved by Tech before entering the water for practice or racing.
All racers must also have a current IJSBA membership to participate in Friday practice or weekend racing.
Thank you to Ryan Sheedy, Harpoon Eddie’s, and all of our 2026 SBT East Coast Watercross Tour & Pro Watercross sponsors:
SBT
LIQUI MOLY
SureCan
Charles Guinchard Photography
Aerialflix
10mmPhoto
Factory Fade
BeerDart
Hamburg Floorcovering
Global Integrated Technologies
Hammerhead Tactical
Wetwerx
Extreem Team
595 Handling Solutions
Hot Slag Co.
No Limits Metalworks
Jettribe
Nauti Water Racing
WORX Racing Components
JET PUMP FIT
Charles Guinchard Photography
Fuel1 Solutions
It’s Round 8 on the Road to Havasu and the final showdown for ECW! LET'S GO! 🏁
