News
17/5/22
Propeller Magazine
The APBA website for the American Powerboat Association is full of great info
to keep you going this winter with back copies of the Propeller Magazine available
for download online.
To check these out click the link below
16/5/22
H1 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE SERIES 2022
H1 Unlimited is set to begin its spring training for the 2022 season in Vancouver with as many as four boats running for the first time after the winter offseason. The H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series begins June 25-26 with the Gold Cup in Guntersville, AL.
“Unlimited hydroplanes are 28-foot-long race boats capable of running top-end speeds approaching 200 m.p.h.,” said Race Director Nelson Holmberg, a Vancouver-native who’s been involved in the sport since they last ran in Vancouver in September 1979. “They’re spectacular to see, not just the speeds these impressive machines travel at, but also the stunning 150-plus foot long roostertail the propellers throw into the air behind them. It’s a beautiful display of the powers of water and mechanical engineering.”
Boats in town for the Vancouver exhibition will be on public display from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19, before moving into the pits to be set up for Friday’s test day. The Thursday display will be on Phil Arnold Way in downtown Vancouver at the Block 24 parking lot, south of the Hilton Vancouver. Enter at 4th Street off of Columbia Way. The pits, being on private property, will not be open to the public.( ref H1 website)
For more info click here
15/5/22
HYDROPLANE RACING LEAGUE 2022
With the New Zealand season winding down its time to switch over to Canada/america for your racing fix.
This years HRL series features the Lupton family in the GP class with both Ken and Jack racing in brand
new boats. The Luptons are chasing the HRL title in the GP class so Keep up to date with them ,
via Facebook and the HRL website.
22/4/22
DOUG CAMERON
Sadly Doug Cameron has passed away this afternoon ,a true legend on the water.
Many a lap raced over the years behind the wheel of his Miss Print Boats ,he will be missed.
13/4/22
E1 SERIES
The E1 Series is the world’s first and only electric powerboat racing series. The series was established to create an exciting, competitive racing platform to promote sustainable electric watercraft and reduce the environmental pressures being placed on the ocean, rivers and lakes.
The UIM E1 World Electric Powerboat Series will see up to 12 teams competing on the water in spectacular global race locations. The pilots will tackle tight and technical circuits, reaching speeds close to 50 knots (93 km/h or 58 mph) behind the wheel of the RaceBird powerboats designed by SeaBird Technologies and Victory Marine.
For more info click here
12/4/22
LAKE KANIERE REGATTA PROGRAMME
7/4/22
MANAWATU GOLD CUP RERUN MAY 21/22
Following the flooding that cancelled the March date the Manawatu club are happy
to announce the new date for the event of May 21/22. .
If you have paid already no need to pay again just re-enter on the website.
New entrys as more than welcome just click on the link below.
6/4/22
UPCOMING EVENTS
With the season winding down here is a an updated list of events still to run this season.
- Lake Kaniere 16/17 April
- Lakeland Regatta Lake Mangakino April 23/24th
- Manawatu Gold Cup Regatta May 21/22
- New Brighton Club day May 8th
- New Brighton closing day May 22nd
Need to enter then click Here
3/4/22
LAKE KANIERE REGATTA ENTRYS
Final Entries. Shaping up to be a good weekend!
Thanks to all that got their entry through before the due date.
If you haven't done it yet, please get your entry payment through.
28/3/22
LAKELAND REGATTA MANGAKINO APRIL 23/24TH
Featuring NI Clubmans,UU and Formula 1
24/3/22
MANAWATU GOLD CUP
18/3/22
Strikezone Racing” Formula One/Two tunnel
The boat was built by Hoffman Raceboats of USA. It is 5.1m in length & 2.1m wide.
The hull’s centre section is carbon fibre & kevlar with the sponsons made of wood & marine ply.
Is super strong but still light.
Cockpit is correct race spec with quick release steering and 5 point harness.
Has a tacho, trim indicator, water pressure guage & a pyro guage.
Motor is a genuine Mercury Racing F1 2.0 litre EFI with a Ron Anderson sliding injection & lightened flywheel. Motor was recently rebuilt & has not yet been run. Mounted on a wind up (strong but light) mid-section with a Mark 6 gearbox. Two 4 bladed race props & the original flywheel are included. There are also some spare parts including another Mark 6 gearbox with no propshaft.
The trailer is dual wheel galvanised with decking. Trailer currently has registration on hold & has no WOF.
Inspection is recommended before purchasing as boat is been sold in “As Is, Where Is” condition due to it been a race boat.
Contact Peter on 0277292846 or email pjstrikezone@gmail.com to discuss.
17/3/22
FOR SALE CLUBMANS BOAT
Junior/Clubman - Reflex/Tennessee hull, gutted and refurbished 2018 with Mercury Sea-pro 25HP (electric start).
$2,500 turn key, no trailer.
Great little starter boat, safe and easy to drive .
