Bombardier Recreational Products Presents the New
Interactive Learning Kiosk 'Sea-Doo Guru' at the Montreal
Boat Show
SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC--MARCH 12, 2002 - 14:28 EST
Bombardier Recreational Products, the leading
manufacturer of personal watercraft (PWC), will debut the
Sea-Doo(R) Guru in Canada, a new interactive learning kiosk, at
the Montreal Boat Show on March 14, 2002. The Sea-Doo Guru
instructional design uses five interactive computerized modules to
inform PWC users about innovative technological advancements,
environmental breakthroughs and boating safety knowledge.
"Bombardier has been commended on numerous occasions by the
National Transportation Safety Board, as well as the Canadian
Coast Guard, for its commitment to responsible boating, with such
technological advancements as the Learning Key(TM) and the
Off-Power Assisted Steering system (O.P.A.S.(TM) system), that are
aimed at making both novice and experienced PWC users more
responsible on waterways," said Fernando Garcia, Director of
Public and Regulatory Affairs.
"By incorporating entertainment, information and technology, we
developed an educational kiosk that could be used to help educate
current and potential PWC users about these technological
advancements, as well as boating safety guidelines. This new
concept allows Bombardier to enhance consumers' knowledge through
experiential learning. Because the kiosk is portable, we plan to
take it on tour to other boat shows and upcoming dealer venues,
where boaters will be in attendance."
The Sea-Doo Guru kiosk, custom designed from a Sea-Doo PWC body
and hull, is fitted with an Intel Pentium IV computer with a touch
screen monitor and keyboard. The Sea-Doo Guru allows users to
easily maneuver through the five PWC modules via the touch-key
screens.
Module one, Boating Safety, offers users the opportunity to
reinforce their boating-safety knowledge through a sample of
boating-safety questions directly from the online boating-safety
course offered by BoatU.S. Foundation and sea-doo.com.
In module two, Virtual O.P.A.S., users will operate a virtual PWC,
both with and without the O.P.A.S. system. The system is
Bombardier's innovative steering system designed to provide added
maneuverability by assisting steering in off-power operations, as
well as when the throttle is released.
The third module, Eco-Challenge, focuses on providing players with
information about various more environmentally friendly
technologies that are making a positive difference, such as
emission rate reductions of up to 80% compared to older models.
Sound Off, the fourth module, compares the sound level of a
Sea-Doo PWC to other everyday appliances and machines, such as a
refrigerator or a motorcycle.
Module five, Innovation Showcase, outlines the latest technology
and features of a Sea-Doo GTX+ 4-TEC(TM) PWC and defines what the
technology offers the rider.
Following the Sea-Doo Guru's appearance at the Montreal Boat Show,
the kiosk is expected to make many stops across Canada and the
United States in 2002 to further promote greater awareness of
today's PWC advancements, promote the importance of
responsible-boating practices and test PWC users' knowledge about
boating safety.
Bombardier Recreational Products designs, develops, builds,
distributes and markets Ski-Doo(R) and Lynx(R) snowmobiles,
snowgrooming equipment and multi-purpose tracked vehicles,
Bombardier(R) all-terrain vehicles, Sea-Doo(R) watercraft and
sport boats, Bombardier Fish Hawk(TM) fishing boats as well as the
Evinrude(R) and Johnson(R) outboard marine engines and the Ficht
Ram Injection(R) technology. Snowmobiles, ATVs, watercraft and
some sport boats are powered by Rotax(R) engines that are designed
and built by Bombardier-Rotax GmbH, which also builds motors for
motorcycles, scooters, karts and aircraft.
Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and service company,
is a world leading manufacturer of business jets, regional
aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized recreational
products. It is also a provider of financial services and asset
management. The Corporation employs 79,000 people in 24 countries
in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific and its revenues for the
fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2001 totalled $16.1 billion CDN.
(R) (TM) Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
+ GTX is a registered trademark of Castrol Limited used under
license.
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