Welcome to the official site of the New Zealand Jet Boat Racing Association

The NZJBRRA controls and governs the exciting sport of Jet Boat River Racing. River racing is a pure adrenaline rush where Race boats navigate the challenging waterways of New Zealand at speeds of up to 140mph. Nerves of steel and total mechanical reliability are essential to success in one of the most challenging action packed sports around.

River Racing Short Filmriver-racing-movie

Directed by Derek Wright, the award-winning NFU doco showcases what was then the longest jet-boat race yet staged: a five-day 1000km race across NZ, with the locals putting their trophy on the line.

Visit NZ On Screen for more information.

2017 ITM World Jet Boat Marathon race footage

www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyGV5q8KHyQ4rZM6ZilC7Q

2018 NZJBRRA Race Calander

Otago Rivers Jet Boat Race – Fri 16th – Sun 18th March

  • Lower Clutha, Dart & Matukituki Rivers
  • Contact Tim Guthrie on 021 970 536 for details

Canterbury Race Series – Sat 22nd – Sun 23rd April

  • Rakaia River- Norm Bagrie Race & Waimakariri River
  • Contact Lance Kerr on 027 439 9335 for details

Patea Race – Sat 30th June

  • Contact Pam Fredrickson for details, Ph: 027 292 7038; Email kfrederickson@clear.net.nz

Waitaki River Race – Saturday 7th July (Tentative Date Set)

  • Contact Tim Guthrie on 021 970 536 for details

Southland Twin Rivers Jet Boat Race – Sat 18th – Sun 19th August

  • Waiau & Oreti Rivers
  • Contact Michael King for details, Ph: 027 825 9121; Email: kinga_199@yahoo.co.nz

Canterbury Race Series – Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd September

  • Waiau River & Waimakariri River – Stuart Blanchard Race
  • Contact Lance Kerr on 027 439 9335 for details

2018 New Zealand Jet Boat Marathon – Tuesday 30th October – Saturday 3rd November

  • Plan for across New Zealand Format: Waiau, Buller, Grey, Taramakau, Rakaia & Waimakariri Rivers
  • Contact Lance Kerr on 027 439 9335 for details

2018 NZ Jet Boat Marathon Advance Programme