Gen 2 and Cougar lead the points after two races, while Espresso Engineers sets the pace in Superboat 600 and the 100 Mile category.
The first championship points picture from Gulf Harbour gives competitors an early indication of where they stand in the 2026/27 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship.
The NZ Offshore Powerboat Association (NZOPA) has published results covering two races, with several boats already establishing useful leads across the sports and offshore categories.
Gen 2 and Cougar set the early pace
Gen 2 has made a strong start, collecting 475 points in each race to lead Sports 200 with 950 points. Supersonic follows on 750, with SKR third on 600.
The same boat also heads the 60 Mile standings with 950 points, ahead of Cougar on 750 and Supersonic on 600. The larger 60 Mile field provides an interesting early comparison, with 12 boats appearing in the points table.
In Sports 70, Cougar has matched Gen 2's consistency, recording 475 points in both races for a 950 point total. Chindit sits second with 750 points.
Sports 140 has a different points pattern. Gipsy Danger leads on 850 points, having collected 375 in Race 1 and 475 in Race 2. Coranto follows on 675, while Gold Ship is third with 550.
Espresso Engineers leads two categories
Espresso Engineers heads both Superboat 600 and the 100 Mile standings with 850 points, following a 375 point opening race and a 475 point second result.
Rainbow Haulage sits second in both categories on 550 points, followed by Langslow Engineering on 375.
In Sports 80mph, Fury leads with 150 points after collecting 75 points in each race. Captain Caveman follows on 75 points.
Season standings after Round 1
| Class / Boat | Race 1 | Race 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports 140 | |||
| Gipsy Danger | 375 | 475 | 850 |
| Coranto | 300 | 375 | 675 |
| Gold Ship | 475 | 75 | 550 |
| Nakita | 75 | — | 75 |
| Sports 200 | |||
| Gen 2 | 475 | 475 | 950 |
| Supersonic | 375 | 375 | 750 |
| SKR | 300 | 300 | 600 |
| Mark Helms Marine | 75 | — | 75 |
| Sports 70 | |||
| Cougar | 475 | 475 | 950 |
| Chindit | 375 | 375 | 750 |
| Sports 80mph | |||
| Fury | 75 | 75 | 150 |
| Captain Caveman | 75 | — | 75 |
| Superboat 600 | |||
| Espresso Engineers | 375 | 475 | 850 |
| Rainbow Haulage | 475 | 75 | 550 |
| Langslow Engineering | 300 | 75 | 375 |
| 100 Mile | |||
| Espresso Engineers | 375 | 475 | 850 |
| Rainbow Haulage | 475 | 75 | 550 |
| Langslow Engineering | 300 | 75 | 375 |
| 60 Mile | |||
| Gen 2 | 475 | 475 | 950 |
| Cougar | 375 | 375 | 750 |
| Supersonic | 300 | 300 | 600 |
| SKR | 244 | 244 | 488 |
| Chindit | 202 | 202 | 404 |
| Gipsy Danger | 146 | 170 | 316 |
| Coranto | 128 | 146 | 274 |
| Gold Ship | 170 | 75 | 245 |
| Fury II | 75 | 75 | 150 |
| Mark Helms Marine | 75 | — | 75 |
| Captain Caveman | 75 | — | 75 |
| Nakita | 75 | — | 75 |
Championship standings still have plenty to reveal
The Gulf Harbour results establish the early order, but the championship remains open. Several boats have recorded points in only one of the two races, while others have already built their totals through consistent results.
The 60 Mile category is particularly competitive on entry numbers, with 12 boats listed. Beyond the leading three, SKR holds fourth on 488 points, followed by Chindit on 404 and Gipsy Danger on 316.
Follow the latest race coverage, results and championship developments through the Go Boating 2026/27 NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship hub.
