Juniors

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Class Rules

Junior Class is open to all those 12 - 15 years of age. Engines are any Outboard or Inboard Stock Standard Engine up to 30hp. Hull design is free Ski Boat, Flattie, Skiff, Hydroplane, Tunnel Boat what ever hull you think works best with your Engine Package. All Boats must be fitted with a foot or Deadman's hand throttle.

No Tiller Steering is Permitted

Competitors must wear Safety Gear Helmets, Lifejacket's in accordance with the NZPBA Rule Book.

JUNIOR DRIVERS AGE RESTRICTION DEFINITION

Juniors drivers cannot compete in junior class after the end of the racing season in which they turn 16 years of age

MARITIME NEW ZEALAND REQUIREMENTS 2022/23

Please note that in addition to information supplied on a Junior application for licensing form, the following information needs to be supplied with Junior license applications before Maritime NZ sanctioning will be given.

1. DATES AND VENUES THAT THE CHILD WILL BE RACING AT DURING THE 2022/23 RACING SEASON

2. 'INDEMNITY FORM FOR MINORS' MUST BE COMPLETED AND FORWARDED WITH LICENCE APPLICATION.

Please be aware that due to the need to apply to Maritime NZ for permission to hold a license, Junior License applications could take up to 14 days longer depending on return of permission from MNZ.

Evidence of juniors attending a training day must be supplied with application for licensing, although hopefully, the hosting clubs/zones will provide the registrar with this evidence.

Criteria for junior training will be printed in the Rule Book this year.

Thank you

Contacts

Junior Contacts

South Island
B A Railton
37 Alma St
Wyndham,9831.

Ph: 03 206 4454
mob: 022 626 4976

E-mailpowerboat@actrix.co.nz

North Island
Brendon Hall

06 3672338

memeandyou@hotmail.com

Junior News 2022

October

Total Transport Junior Series

Back after a year away due to covid, the Junior Series kicks of in November at Wanaka

and will conclude at Lake Rotoiti in March. Over 5 rounds with your worst round result dropped.

Round 1 Wanaka November 12/13 Entry
Round 2 Mangakino December 3/4 Entry
Round 3 Tauranga January 14/15
Round 4 Karapiro February 11/12
Round 5 Rotoiti March 11/12

New Zealand Junior Champions

Year Driver	Boat
2023 Sam Martin	Barracuda
2022 Dani Taiatini	Taniwha
2021 Jacob Knoef	Black Jack
2020 Jacob Knoef	Black Jack
2019 Sam Johnstone	Big Chief
2018 Lee Merrian		The Huntsman
2017 Hayley McBeth	AB Marine
2016 Luke Dunlop		Problem Child
2015 Mason Dunlop	Jenny
2014 Karl Weller		Rat Attack 001
Driver Profiles

White Lightning Andrew Speedie		Hi my name is Andrew Speedie racer of White Lightning, I come from Wellington Power Boat Club and this is my 2nd season racing power boats, my dad got me into racing when he bought my sister a boat and she never ended up racing it so I took over the job.
The Huntsman Tate Burns		My name is Tate Burns I am 16 and have been around boat racing ever since I can remember I have been watching dad race learning all the tricks. Now I drive the huntsman and love the sport and can’t get enough of it.
Momentum Abigail Hall		Hi my name is Abby Hall owner/driver of Momentum. I am apart of The Manawatu Power Boat Club and this is my first session racing. I grew up in a family of Hydroplane racers and always new I would start racing ,but never would I of thought I would be racing a Clubmans. Now getting the hang of everything and loving the thrill you get when racing, stopping wont be an option for me.
Red Hot Jono Elliot		Hi, my name is Jono Elliott and I am the driver of Redhot from Wellington power boat club(better than manawatu) cough cough. I started in boat racing after I convinced my Dad to buy a barn find boat and rebuild it as the first Junior/clubman boat with a cell in New Zealand. With a load of help from Jeremy Thomas we achieved that goal, Now in my second season I haven't thought about stopping once.

Jenny Kendall Tacon		Hi, my name is Kendall. I am 12 years old (the youngest Junior) and I race ‘Jenny’. I first drove the boat at a Manawatu Club day and have been counting down the days until each race meeting ever since. I am the the 3rd generation to race on the Dunlop side and the 2nd generation on the Tacon side of my family – so there was no avoiding it really.
Ova Lowed Cory Lowe		Hi my name is Cory Lowe, racer of Ova-Lowed. I am part of the Cambridge Waikato Powerboat Club. I am a 3rd generation racer with my Nana, Popa and Grandpop racer in Hydroplanes. My Mum and brothers also race. The 2021 is my third race season and 2022 will be my last in juniors class.

Miss Fairview Lily Weir		Hi my name is Lily Weir, driver of Miss Fairview. I'm from Timaru but I'm a member of the NBPBC. I'm the 3rd generation in the Weir family to race, as a tribute to my Pop I carried on the name and number of his race boat. I've grown up around boats and have co-drived with my dad from an early age. As soon as I had an opportunity to race in juniors there was no turning it down.
Johnston Associates William Stilwell		My name is William Stilwell, racer of Johnston Associates #74, I’m part of the Rotoiti Powerboat club. This year is my 2nd season racing. The Stilwell family has been racing since 1942 when my great grandad started racing. Since then my grandad Peter, dad Julian ,uncle Phillip, brother James and I have all raced
Raptor Force Seth Parker		TBA