UIM Jet Boating World Championships

NZ locks in 2027 World Jet Boat Championship for November Queenstown to Christchurch run

New Zealand locks in the 2027 UIM World Jet Boat Championship, running 19-28 November from Queenstown to Christchurch across 1000km of technical river racing.

Justin Hill wins CX world title in Idaho, finishing second overall at jet boat championship

New Zealand's Justin Hill claims his fourth world class jet boat title, winning CX class and finishing second overall at the 2026 World Championship in Idaho.

NZ jet boat river racing drops marathon in 2026 to prepare for back-to-back World Championships

No marathon in 2026 as NZ Jet Boat River Racing focuses on the National Championship and prepares to host back-to-back UIM World Championships in 2027 and 2028.

Final leg: Kiwis battle to the end in UIM World Jet Boat Championships finale

Final stretch begins: Kiwis still in the fight as UIM World Jet Boating Championships near endgame

Day 5 delivers drama: Kiwis dig deep in the UIM World Jet Boating Championships

Magoo warfare: Kiwi jet boats roar in the front pack in Grande Prairie

Battling the flow: Kiwi teams navigate legs 4-6 in World Jet Boating Championship drama