New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship

Auckland’s Gulf Harbour delivered the opening salvo of the 2026 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship season on Saturday, with Grant Henry’s Nakita claiming the Nominated Speed victory alongside consistent performances across the Sports 140HP division.

The Hammerhead hosted two full race programmes, with competitors tackling the Auckland waters in varied conditions that tested both machinery … Read more

Auckland’s Gulf Harbour will host the opening round of the 2026 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship on Saturday, 11 October 2025, marking the start of what promises to be an action-packed season of offshore racing.

Known as “The Hammerhead,” this inaugural round will see competitors battle across the Auckland waters in both the prestigious 100 … Read more