While in New Zealand, we stopped at another beach and they were having some kind of boat races. I think it was called Thundercat racing, a new type of boat, because the announcer was really trying to sell the boats. 2 people per boat, the driver starts on the beach and when starting gun goes off they run to their boat and take off. They do 3 laps around a square track and come extremely close to the shore
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Jason Woods has just invented a new way of getting fast to the line-up, while avoiding several duck dives in giant walls of white water. The Kymera jet-powered bodyboard is a light watercraft designed for those who would like to experience a new way of riding waves.
Woods has tried three prototypes, in three years, but they sank. The new version is ready to hit the waves. “One summer day, I sat by the shore and realized there were ten times more people on shore milling about than there were out having fun on the water” … More
ZAPCAT 2011 Championship structure – The EVO or Z-10 hull will be allowed to race together in this One manufacturer championship (it is your choice), however if you start a round with a Z-10 you MUST finish with a Z-10 or vice versa no swapping during the day unless it is trashed and then only by agreement with the OOD.
Weight Classes – Lightweight v Heavyweight CrewsÂ
Entrants will be divided into two weight classes with their own National Championship
Grand Prix winner may be a team … Details & Pictures
Super Boat International is excited to announce their 2011, 2012 and 2013 race schedule. With many years of history in key markets, SBI has secured multi-year contracts in historic racing communities. While Super Boat is always looking to add dates to their schedule, fans and teams can mark down these events for the next three years … Details