24/08/10 - Download Page has been updated

The download page has been updated with new 2010/2011 NZ Powerboat Drivers Combined Medical Form, 2010/2011 NZPBA Dunk Test Certification Form, 2010/2011 NZPBA Licence & Registration Form and 2010/2011 Licence & Registration Costs Form.

21/08/10 - Manawatu Club Rooms

The Manawatu Power Boat club had their clubrooms burned to the ground Thursday evening. Our thoughts go out to all past and present members of the Club. There will be a Working Bee there Saturday 28th August starting at 10am to clean up etc, so if you are able to help, I'm sure they will appreciate your assistance. Bring your lunch and a drink or two and - please - pass this message on to anyone you think may be able to help.

01/08/10 - NZPBA Inc 63rd Annual Conference Update

Updates from the Conference held this year in Wellington

New Officials:

President - Jamie Knight

Vice President - Malcolm Wotton

Secretary - Raewyn Palmer

Boat Register - Raewyn Palmer

NZ Executives

Southern Zone - John Ryan, Ben Ryan

Central Zone - Mike Wotton, Andrea Robinson

Northern Zone - Steve Hughes, Scott Coker

NZ Powerboat Federation Delegates

Denise Moughan, Ben Ryan

Presentations

Gold Badges

Steve Preece - Demon Energy

Colin Gapper - Tempo Too

Tracy Gapper - Tempo Too

NZ Glenvale Driver of the Year - Mike Wotton

22/07/10 - NZPBA Inc 63rd Annual Conference

The New Zealand Power Boat Association Inc 63rd Annual Conference will be held at the Comfort & Quality Hotels Wellington 30th & 31st July 2010

Friday 30th July @ 7:30pm

Saturday 31st July @ 9:00am

I extend a warm welcome to all the drivers and affilliated members of the New Zealand Power Boat Association.

Regards Warwick Lupton

NZPBA President

17/07/10 - F1's are Back

2011 is set to be the biggest battle seen on the water in over 10 Years. Maybe the recession is easing with the boats & engines that have been pulled out of the garage & exchanged for cash recently, now sitting in new garages getting prepped for the 2011 Boat racing season. It’s been a long time since we have seen a line up like this — Come the first race - Grid positions won’t be gifted to racers that turn up they will be battled for in Qualifying & Hot Laps.

F1 Preview

Stilwell Racing

Stilwell brothers Racing (2 boat team), Recently purchasing “Red Chilli” from Dave Duthie including a Composite Seebold hull, S3000 Mercury Engine Complete & props — This will be one to watch! This boat won the NZF1 series a few years ago. Likely pilot is older brother Julian. Phillip has moved to Cambridge to get closer to the main events. Team boat builder Peter Stillwell has repaired the damage hull and you can be sure to see it at the first event looking like new again.

Jeff Price Racing

Jeff Price after taking a season off He booked the Inter Islander Ferry to himself to drag back the loot he traded off Tony Latimer. Including a Hoffman hull “patriot” & Brendan Powell Engine & spares to Africa. This boat been very competitive in the Champ Boat Series USA raced by Max Toller.

Hughes Racing Team (HRT)

Hughes Race Team (HRT) Steve campaigned a Seebold hull “Stealth” Previously raced by John Hertzog “Oceanbridge” This boat & driver are not new to taking the chequered flag & with stealth’s last years engines making their way to the HRT Burgess driven by Sam Hughes. Steve will be hunting for the #1 again with new power plant!??

Sharp Racing

The Sharps (2 boat team) Defending F1 Champ Luke Sharp in “Promt Parts” has the fastest parts in New Zealand! The question is can he maintain his position at the top? Brother Richard has joined forces with Geoff Morris multiple NZF3 Champ to share the driving in the only Evinrude powered boat. Can this hull be tamed? It was rolled and tipped more times last season than a commercial concrete truck. Nick named “shake and bake”. The hull is at Onehunga Panel & Paint after some reconstructive surgery & Geoff is busy building a brand new engine to comply to the current F1 Rules.

KRB Racing

KRB Racing's Two Kiwi Race Boats are on their way back to NZ after the F2 racing was cancelled overseas. These beautifully prepared hulls are equipped with the best of everything. Built & Rigged by KRB Racing NZ — NZ’s largest shop for the F1 Tunnel boat. Used by many racers for engine builds, hull’s, boat repairs & High Performance Parts. If you want to go faster start at www.krbracing.com Malcolm Jamieson & crew will be busy converting the boat back to F1 & you can bank on a very reliable fast rig.
Anthony has been campaigning a KRB race boat he brought new a few years ago, Jamieson Marine has been given the go to build a new F1 Engine. You can expect an aggressive drive from this team!

Steve's Marine Racing

Steve’s Marine (2 boat team), Steve & Mathew shared some driving last year in “Vatican” recently purchasing Hoffman hull “The Advocate” & new SSM 4 gear case—look out for this team to stamp their presence in 2011.

Kelly Racing

AGIP OILS Has been running F2 for the last few seasons. I hear he’s in the market to upgrade his underwater gear & move up to F1—Who has a gearbox they can sell Damien Kelly??

Cain Racing

Richard Cain's new to the sport. Has brought a mid section from Stillwell Bro’s Racing & weighing up options weather to run his boat Previously know as “The Business” raced by Sam Hughes or upgrading the hull aiming to run at the pointy end of the field.

Thomas Racing

Peter & Ian Thomas I thought they retired but they refuses to sell the brand new S3000 Engine in his ga¬rage. He hasn’t ruled out a return to the sport! - Watch this space!

Preece Racing

Demon Energy Team Owner Steve Preece gets faster and faster every time on the water. With a few season’s under his belt he’s one of the more active drivers & has been busy buying up engine parts & preparing his boat for next season. With the promise of Demon Girls This will be a popular tent in the pits.

Cornes Racing

Brendon Cornes has purchased a re¬cently rebuilt hull that was raced by Steve Hughes as “Total” in 2004. I’m sure a few beers have been had in the shed admiring the lines. Brendon has had many years in the sport & has made the move from F3. He’s in the market for an engine — who can help

20/06/10 - Dean Probyn sets water speed record - Keeley's Reserve, Cambridge

Sunday 30th May at Keely's Landing Lake Karapiro saw history made in New Zealand and from what we have been told around the World when a driver who is permanetly in a wheel chair attempted a water speed record in his 21ft flat bottom racing runabout 'Lucky Break'.
Dean Proben in his Hydraulink sponsored 350 chevy Pro- Stock boat just wanted to drive a boat. Dean comes from boat racing family his father raced boats back in the late 60's. 39 year old Dean broke his neck as a passenger in a car 19 years ago . He is a complete tetraplegic, which means he has movement in his right arm and leg but none in his left leg.
Dean loves a challenge and has successfully represented New Zealand in alot of other sports shot put, javelin and discuss which he received World rankings. We are very fortunate to have Dean involved in our sport he is an insparation to us all and proves that if you set your mind to it you can acheive your goals.
Lucky Break had two attempts at a record with his best record 73.948mph. Dean was overwhelmed with his effort and happy to acheive the speed he did. This finishes off what has been a successfull first race season for Dean and his team.
We look forward to seeing Dean around the race tracks next season and Im sure he will attempt another water speed record.

02/06/10 - Gapper Family Records - Keeley's Reserve, Cambridge

Congratulations must go to Colin Gapper for achieving a water speed record of 105.956 in Tempo Too at Keely's Landing Lake karapiro last sunday. It was a special moment to see the look on Colins face when he was told that he had not only done 100 miles per hour but he had also beaten his son Tracy's record of 104.529 which Tracy had done only half an hour before.

 Certainly a family affair which we have seen around the boating circuit for more than 40 years. The Gappers have had a very successfull season also winning the New Zealand Modified Hydroplane Championship, and both father and son achieving 100 mph Gold Badges. Congratulations on an awesome effort on behalf of all the New Zealand boating faternity.

30/05/10 - Speed Kilo Run - Keeley's Reserve, Cambridge

The day started of cold and foggy, but when the fog cleared we were set for some good runs in near perfect conditions. Below are a few results.

Hammertime with a time of 91.389mph

Tempo Too, Tracy Gapper with a time of 104.529mph

Lucky Break, Dean Probyn with a time of 73.948mph

Alan Steiner, Misty Blue with a time of 71.969mph

Undertaker with a time of 97.415mph

Steve Preece, Demon Energy with a time of 113.015mph

Rip It Up with a time of 60.047mph.

All results are unofficial, more results to follow.

21/04/10 - Moult Gold Cup

06/04/10 - Manukau-Auckland Speedboat Club

The Manukau Auckland Speedboat Club appreciate the efforts that go into organizing an event and would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thanks Johnny Weller for the many many hours that he has put into running events for this club, we acknowledge Johnny that what you have done is huge for the club and we sincerely thank you.

We would also like to thank our sponsors Manukau City Council, Segedins Auto Spares, Demon Energy & The Trillian Trust who financially allowed us to host this event and give us the opportunity to bring our sport to Auckland.

Steve Preece - Club Vice President

06/04/10 - Dave Bryant USA

Our very deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dave Bryant also a true legend in the USA and known around the world. Our thoughts also go out to the crew, family and friends of She's the Culprit race team. Another shocking terrible tragedy in our sport. Rest in peace.

06/04/10 - Brian McCosker

On behalf of the NZPBA we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and close friends of Brian McCosker who was tragically killed in a powerboat race at Taree (Australia) yesterday afternoon. An awesome driver and a true legend in the sport. Our thoughts and best wishes are also with the Taree Power Boat Club and the Australian Power Boat Association. It is a very sad day for the powerboat faternity.

04/04/10 - Lake Kaniere Results

REGATTA RESULTS 3 APRIL 2010

WESTLAND MEDICAL CENTRE KANIERE ELECTRIC CUP

1ST Rage                               Allan Ballantyne                 Southland

2nd Desert Storm                   Andrew Morris                   Rotoiti

3rd The Vatican                     Steve & Matthew Pope       Lake Dunstan

TOP NOTCH TROPHY

1ST Boot Camp                  Darren Randle                     Rotoiti

2nd Uncomfortably Numb    Pete Crowle                        Rotoiti

3rd Kermit                           Shane Martin                       New Brighton

SOUTH ISLAND UNLIMITED UNRESTRICTED CHAMPIONSHIP

1ST Aquanaut                       Mike Harvey                     Southland

2nd The Vatican                    Steve & Matthew Pope      Lake Dunstan

3rd Rage                               Allan Ballantyne                  Southland

SOUTH ISLAND PROCOM CHAMPIONSHIP

1ST Kaos                             Craig Stevenson                  New Brighton

2nd The Gladiator                  Barry Kennett                     New Brighton

3rd Kermit                            Shane Martin                       New Brighton

25/03/10 - Wellington Regatta Review

03/03/10 - Lake Kaniere Entry Form

Attached is the Entry Form for the Lake Kaniere Regatta to be held on the 3rd and 4th of April 2010

2010 Lake Kaniere Regatta Entry Form

03/03/10 -NZ Nationals - Canadain Trophy 2010

Congratulations to the Wellington Powerboat club for winning the 2010 Canadian Trophy.

Here are the Placings and Points for the 2010 Canadian Trophy.

Wellington 1st Points: 7675

Rotoiti 2nd Points: 7544

Manukau-Auckland 3rd Points: 6400

Wanganui 4th Points: 3525

Manawatu 5th Points: 3300

New Brighton 6th Points: 3000

Cambridge-Waikato 7th Points: 400

21/02/10 -NZ Nationals Rd 2 - Nelson Lakes Entry Form

Attached is the Entry Form for the Nelson Regetta to be held on the 27th and 28th of February 2010

2010 Entry Form Nelson Lakes

16/02/10 -Lake Ngakuru Entry Form

Attached is the Entry Form for the Ngakuru Regetta to be held on the 10th and 11th of April 2010

LAKE NGAKURU ENTRY FORM 2010

16/02/10 -Wellington Regatta Entry Form

Attached is the Entry Form for the Wellington Regetta to be held on the 20th and 21st of March 2010

ENTRY FORM WELLINGTON REGATTA ENTRY FORM 2010

14/02/10 -Manawatu Gold Cup

Here is a few results from today racing in the Manawatu, after yesterday's racing was abandoned because of bad weather.

Gold Cup 1st Promt Parts - Luke Sharp, 2nd The Apprentice - Sam Hughes, 3rd Kent Dunlop - Razors Edge 2

Sally Nagel Memorial - Winner Steve Mathieson - Midnight

Ross Knight Memorial - Winner Steve Mathieson - Midnight

Carl Augustin Memorial - Winner Steve Mathieson - Midnight

14/02/10 -Classic Boats

We are having our first meeting for the Classic Powerboat Club on the 7th march at
1pm, Dargaville Rod and Custom Clubrooms, SH14 on road to Whangarei. All
people interested PLEASE come along or if you are too far away, email or phone
with your details so the outcome and information from meeting can be passed on
to new members out there. We also hope to have monthly newsletters with info,
stories, fun with what club has planned and where, stories and pics from past racers.
Have heard from a Ken Ellis from the Kaitaia Club who raced Scorpion.

Cheers
Julie Gill

10/02/10 -Classic Boats

To All Boaties: Remember when boat racing was relatively simple. Get out
on the water, race at speeds of 50-60mph and sometimes more if you were lucky to have a hydroplane. Costs were minimal and it was a fun family orientated weekend with tall tales of how close the racing was and if the track was a little longer I could have passed you. Not many helmets, life jackets and OSH in those days. Just some of the clubs that were around 40 years ago in Northland, included Kaitaia, Bay of Islands, Otamatea, Whangarei and Horeke. Anyone out  there remember these, we would love to hear from you . A few like minded people are looking to start a Classic Powerboat Club in the Northland area to start with then expand out and down the country. There is interest from as far away as South Island but we plan to organise our own backyard first with a few fun days over the year with a chance to get  your boats out on the water for a spurt. Anyone interested in more information and getting into the race game at ground level we are having a meeting towards the end of February in Dargaville, to discuss our options and making this idea a reality. Time to stop the talking and get doing. All information and ideas welcome. We welcome any boatie interested in the club.
Contact Julie or Steve on 09 439 1559 or 0274 854 788 or email
classicboats@slingshot.co.nz for more details.

10/02/10 -Dean Probyn Article

Here is a link to a article the Waikato Times did on Dean Probyn at the Lake Karapiro Nationals Click Here

2.5 Modified Hydroplane Poll.

02/02/10 -UIM World Modified Champs International Profile - John Shewbrooks.

John is a second- generation hydroplane driver and has been racing for over 35 years; his Dad, Jack Shewbrooks, who raced for 35 years, introduced him to the sport.
‘Captain Jack’ was one of the founding fathers of the 2.5 litre Modified Class.
Highlights of John’s racing career include two back-to-back National Championships (1996 & 1997 and 2002 & 2003), a World Championship in 2001, and 6 MACH titles.
John played a leadership role in APBA of the racecourse and was a long time A Class representative and served as Inboard Racing Chairman in 2003. John is always promoting boat racing with racers, sponsors, event organizers, and fans. He has also mentored several drivers in the 2.5 Litre Modified Class including Chris Cordle, Alan Lewis, Tony Black and Tom Newman. A highlight occurred in 1995 when John’s racing career, accomplishments, and contributions to the sport were recognized when Ohio State Senator Cooper Snyder presented John with the Ohio Senators Cup Award. John is a leader in the American Society of Quality, his other interests include building radio-controlled race boat models, cooking and more recently Sprintcars. John will represent the USA  and will drive Wayne Wells boat ‘Summer Wine’ in the  UIM 2.5  Modified Hydroplane World Championship.

John Shewbrooks in his hydroplane that he races in the USA

02/02/10 -Promt Part Downtown Tauranga Review.

30/01/10 -Update from the UIM Modified Hydroplane Champs.

Kevin Ireland is hoping to have Challenger on th water this weekend for a few test runs. Of the two Southland entries The Hook has pulled out and the other Southland boat, the new Zander hull, Rage is now painted and looking to test this weekend also. With 12 Modified Hydroplanes this is set to be one of the biggest assembled in New Zealand.

19/01/10 - NZPBA Nationals.

Event details and race schedule available. Click on NZPBA Nationals Poster to download.

14/01/10 - Matt Morrison Memorial Videos

Thanks to Ben Ryan we have Heat 1 and Heat 2 Matt Morrison Memorial Video Links

13/01/10 - Updating Driver Profiles

I have a few driver profiles to update, and as i would like to update all profiles in one go could all other drivers please check there current profile to see if everything is up to date, or if your profile needs adding let me know, Contact Details jeremy@shot360.co.nz I would like to have all profiles updated before 22 Feb 2010

13/01/10 - 2010 Masport Cup Update

Here is the Tauranga Race Program 2010 Masport Cup Regatta

13/01/10 - 2010 Manawatu Power Boat Club Gold Cup Entry Form

Attached is the Gold Entry form Entry form Gold Cup 2010

09/01/10 - 2010 Matt Morrison Memorial Race Update

Paul Burtenshaw winner of the

2010 Matt Morrison Memorial Trophy.

Race 2 Results:

1st Provocative - Paul Burtenshaw

2nd Storm - Andy Morris

3rd Ballistic - Richard Smith

Race 1 Results:

1st Provocative - Paul Burtenshaw

2nd Storm - Andy Morris

3rd Dancing Bear Too - John Ryan

06/01/10 - 2010 Matt Morrison Memorial Entry List

List of entries for 2010 Matt Morrison Memorial Event to be held on Saturday 9th January 2010 at Lake Hood

Boat -  Driver - Club
Dancing Bear Too - John Ryan - New Brighton
Ballistic - Richard Smith - New Brighton
Gladiator - Barry Kennett - New Brighton
Guns & Roses - Ben Ryan - New Brighton
Provocative - Paul Burtenshaw - New Brighton
The Toy - Lyall Davies - New Brighton
Satans Pride - Jeff Hauschild - New Brighton
Kaos -Craig Stevenson - New Brighton
Bowtie Boogie - Mickey Wotton - Wellington
Razors Edge - Kent Dunlop - Manawatu
Bold Move - Steve Rosewarne - Wanganui

01/01/10 - UIM Modified Hydroplane World Championship Event Poster

01/01/10 - NZ Nationals Event Poster

31/12/09 - Mangakino Entry List for 2nd and 3rd January 2010.

Mod VP and Mod H			Prostock and Procom
Nigel Zander	Helter Skelter		Peter White	Wasted Nights
S Mathieson	Midnight(Mod H)		Mike Wotton	Bowtie Boogie
C Gapper	Tempo Too		W Sherman	Naviga
Brendan Hall	Armageddon		Den Probyn	Lucky Break
Tony Hall	Foreno Tapware		Steve Denham	Venom
Wayne Wells	Summer Wine		B Mercer	Aftershock
Alan Wells	Endorphin Rush
B Mathieson	Meridian
D Pollock	Undertaker
Series 3000			Grand National and GP
Paul Robertson	Going Going Gone		Warwick Lupton	Annihilator
D Pendergrast	Susie IV		Ken Lupton	Annihilator 3
A and N Steiner	Misty Blue		Scott Coker	Fair Warning
H Buttimore	Wild Thing		F Pollock	Kool Kat
B Packer	Brooster		G Weller	G Force
			Formula 1
Formula 3/Formula 2			S Preece         metal Concepts
Scott Denis	Velocity		Luke Sharp	Prompt Parts
N Parker	Agadoo		R Sommerville	Outboard Marine
S Hughes	The apprentice		Julian Stilwell	Jacal
			Philp Stilwell	Quantum
NI Grand Prix			Series 3000
Scott Coker	Fair Warning		P Robertson	Going going gone
Luke Sharp	Prompt Parts		A and N Steiner	MistyBlue
R Sommerville	Outboard Marine		D Pendergrast	Susie IV
J Stilwell	Jacal		H Buttimore	Wild Thing
P Stillwell	Quantum		B Packer	Brooster
G Weller	G Force		Formula 1
Warwick Lupton	Annihilator		Luke Sharp	Prompt Parts
Ken Lupton	Annihilator 3		R Sommerville	Outboard Marine
			J Still Well	Jacal
			P Stillwell	Quantum
Mod H			S Preece  Metal Concepts
Nigel Zander	Helter Skelter		S Hughes            The Apprentice
Colin Gapper	Tempo Too		Prostock
S Mathieson	Midnight		A & N Steiner	Misty Blue
Brendan Hall	Armageddon		Peter White	Wasted Nights
Tony Hall	Forend Tapware		Mike Wotton	Bowtie Boogie
Wayne Wells	Summer Wine		W Sheerman	Naviga
Alan Wells	Endorphin Rush		Dena Probyn	Lucky Break
B Mathieson	Meridian		P Robertson	G G Gone
D Pollock	Undertaker
Des Geddes			V 8 Challenge
S Coker	Fair Warning		N Zander	Helter Skelter
Luke Sharp	Prompt Parts		S mathieson	Midnight
R Sommerville	Outboard Marine		A and N Steiner	Misty Blue
J Stillwell	Jacal		Peter White	Wasted Nights
P Stillwell	Quantum		Mike Wotton	Bowtie Boogie
Peter White	Wasted Nights		Steve Denham	Venom
B Mercer	Aftershock		B Mathieson	Meridian
S Hughes	The apprentice		D Pollock	Undertaker
			B Mercer	Aftershock

31/12/09 - NZ Nationals Series Update.

We will be proceeding with our two round National Series as planned. We will open it up to allow one-round entrants to pay half fee $200 and gain points for their championship. If you dont wish to pay this then you can pay regatta entry fee anyway and may be able to race with your class or in mixed fields subject to numbers (No championship points). We have a sponsor who will pay $200.00 travel money returned to interisland-traveling championship entrants. We are still holding entries open as they are still trickling in. Bottom line is we have enough numbers to contest most fields and classes and we will be going racing at Lake Karapiro and Lake Rotoiti

All the best for the New Year

National Series Committee

01/12/09 - Entry Form E.C. Griffith Cup 5th - 7th February 2010

E.C.Griffith Cup 2010 Lake Karapiro

06/12/09 - Entry Form Masport Cup 23rd - 24th January 2010

Masport Cup 2010 Downtown Tauranga

01/12/09 - Entry Form RACEWEEK Wanganui Dec 27th - 28th 2009

Raceweek Wanganui 27th - 28th Dec 2009

01/12/09 - Entry Form Matt Morrison Memorial Jan 9th 2010 Lake Hood, Ashburton

Matt Morrison Regatta entry.rtf

01/12/09 - Entry Form Mangakino Jan 2nd - 3rd 2010

Lake Maraetai Mangakino 09-10

08/09/09 - Licence and Registration and Medical Forms
2009/2010 New Zealand Powerboat Association Licence and Registration and Medical Forms:

2009/2010 NZ Powerboat Drivers Combined Medical Form

2009/2010 NZPBA Dunk Test Certification

2009/2010 NZPBA Licence & Registration Form

2009/2010 Licence & Registration Costs Form

All the above Information if Applicable to your needs along with your Receipt of Membership to your Local Powerboat Club for the coming Season must be sent to the Following Address at Least 14 Days prior to your first Regatta. Please remember it takes time to allow for processing and Postage of you Documentation.
NZPBA Registrar
        Raewyn Palmer
        P.O.Box 30-833
        Lower Hutt 5040
        Phone (04) 586 0919
        Fax (04) 293 7034
        Mobile 027 416 5070
        Email: Raewyn Palmer

27/08/09 - Wellington Powerboat Club AGM
WELLINGTON POWER BOAT CLUB INC
“ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING”
ON SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2009
HELD AT THE CLUBROOMS
AT 6.30PM FOLLOWED BY
"ANNUAL PRIZE GIVING"
AND BBQ WITH BAR FACILITIES AVAILABLE

22/08/09 - Dennis Taylor

Dennis Taylor Passed away on Friday Morning 21/08/09 "Dennis was a Life member and Patron of the Northern Zone. He was the President of the Northern Zone for many a year. As a member of the old Manukau club he was a Life Member and a President for many years was the president when the two clubs joined together. As a member of Manukau Auckland he was a Life Member and the Vice Patron. I have personally know Dennis for over 30 years and all he lived for was powerboating didn't matter what was required Dennis would give it a go always at the workings bee's usually the first there and the last to leave. He will be a hard man to replace." From Peter Mcloud Dennis Taylor's funeral will be on Tuesday Afternoon Funeral Details: Tuesday 12.30pm GRANGE MANOR 400 DOMINION ROAD MT. EDEN

22/08/09 - Manukau Auckland Speedboat Club AGM
The annual AGM and prize giving will be held at the
AVONDALE RSA
7 Layard Street
Avondale
Saturday 26th. September 2009. Starting time for AGM will be 3PM followed by Prize Giving and dinner starting at 6PM
John Weller SECRETARY.

20/08/09 - Modified Hydroplane AGM
The 2009 AGM of The New Zealand Modified Hydroplane Drivers Club Inc will be held at the Board room.
Suncourt Motor Lodge
Taupo
Saturday August 29th starting at 1 PM. All interested parties welcome.

18/08/09 - Formula One AGM
The 2009 AGM of The New Zealand Formula One Drivers Club Inc will be held at the Board room.
CRC Industries
10 Highbrook Drive
East Tamaki
Auckland
Saturday September 12th starting at 1 PM. All interested parties welcome.

11/08/09 - Nationals Entry Form
2009/20010 New Zealand Powerboat Association Nationals Entry Form and Information.
National Championship Round dates:
6-7th February 2010 Lake Karapiro, Cambridge, Waikato.
27-28th February 2010 Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes National Park.

Series Committee: Andrea Robinson, Denise Moughan & Ben Ryan. Committee can be contacted on the following Email Link:

2009/2010 NZPBA Nationals Entry Form

2009/2010 NZPBA Information Form

2009/2010 NZPBA Budget

Entries to be sent:
NZPBA Secretary
        Raewyn Palmer
        P.O.Box 30-833
        Lower Hutt 5040
        Phone (04) 586 0919
        Fax (04) 293 7034
        Mobile 027 416 5070
        Email: Raewyn Palmer

09/08/09 - Combined Medical Form
2009/20010 New Zealand Powerboat Drivers Combined Medical Form is available for Download.

2009/2010 NZ Powerboat Drivers Combined Medical Form - 09/08/09 You Must fill out and send in all sections in this 7 Page Document to get a Licence Along with the Licence Form on Downloads section and a copy of your Club Fees Receipt for the year ending 2010.

04/08/09 - Sunday 9th August Powerbuilt Sports TV1
2009 UIM Masport World Grand Prix Hydroplane Championship will be on TV1 program Powerbuilt Motor Sport this Sunday 9th August program starts at 3pm. Footage from Tauranga and Karapiro in a 24 minute Segment

03/08/09 - NZPBA AGM News

Not a lot of Information forthcoming at the Moment from the weekends AGM. At guess all the top jobs are still the Same??

Congratulations to Scott Coker on being named Glenvale Driver of the Year.

Gold Badges (100mph) awarded to Chelsey Mathieson, Mike Wotton and Daniel Pollack.

Nationals Dates are Confirmed as being at Lake Karapiro, Cambridge on February 6th & 7th 2010 and at Lake Rotoiti, Nelson on February 27th 28th 2010. Entry Forms and other Information is expected to follow soon.

Easter Regattas are confirmed at Auckland/Manukau and at Lake Kaniere, Hokitika.
Lakeland are Trying to run at Mangakino on January 1st & 2nd in which case Manawatu may Move to February 13th & 14th.
Wellington and Wanganui Clubs apparently are looking for new Race Dates.
Dates will be added to the Calendar when confirmed.

17/06/09 - Modified Hydroplane World Championships

The 2010 2.5 Modified Hydroplane Championship will be held at Lake Karapiro on February 6th - 7th 2010.
Already American John Shewbrooks is confirmed as an entrant along with New Zealand's top Drivers and There is Interest in securing Australian participation as well.

The EC Griffith Cup will also be Held at Lake Karapiro on February 6th - 7th. Strong interest is shown by a couple of Australian Bad Boats in Attending this Event along with Warlord's Brett Niddrie and possibly Grant harrison in GP101. Negotiations are underway with shipping company's to bring in a USA GP Boat and Dave Hurrell From The Boss is keen to bring back J. Michael Kelly to run the Black Boat again.

The Masport Cup and Marsh Motorsport Trophy will be held at Tauranga on January 23rd - 24th 2010.

The Matt Morrison Trophy is being held at Lake Hood on the 9th of January and wouldn't it be good if a series with the Aussie Bad Boats could be arranged to compete at this meeting and the Karapiro Meeting?