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Jetsprint

Jetsprint is a powerboat motorsport in which driver and navigator steer a jet boat individually against the clock through a tight water-channel course. Boat control, course navigation, safety routines and valid run time decide.

LevelMain sport FamilyMotorsport CategoryMotorsport

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Classification

Category Motorsport

Family Motorsport

Level Main sport

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Jetboat time trial through a tight water-channel course.

Geeignet für Suitable for experienced motorsport teams with boat, safety structure and navigation skill.

Cost High: own or team jet boat, safety gear, transport, licences and course access. Boat maintenance, engine/jet unit, protection, entry fees, travel and team costs. Jetsprint/powerboat body, motorsport club or approved event organisation.

First progress No casual entry without boat/team; crew training takes long preparation.

Fitness level high

Was du brauchst

jet boat
driver
navigator
safety cell
helmet/protection
approved course

First steps

watch an event
contact body/club
learn safety rules
clarify crew role
train only with approval

NZJSA/UIM/national jetsprint event, motorsport club or powerboat body.

Only with compliant boat, rescue service, protection and event clearance.

Weitere Angaben

Tags jetsprint, jetboat, motorsport, time-trial, jetsprint-boat-racing

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Complete the prescribed water-channel course with the fastest valid time.

Teilnehmer

One crew of driver and navigator per boat.

Teamgröße

Two people per boat; classes by rulebook.

Spielfeld

Artificial jetsprint water channel with islands, branches, course map and safety access.

Dauer

Short individual runs; event with qualifying and final rounds.

Wertung

Run time plus penalties for course or safety errors.

Gewinnbedingung

Fastest valid time in the class/final format.

Ausrüstung

jet boat
safety cell
helmet
protective equipment
course map

Wichtige Regelpunkte

wrong route
missed course segment
safety breach
technical rule breach

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM)
New Zealand Jet Sprint Association (NZJSA)

NZJSA Rule Book 2025-26 New Zealand Jet Sprint Association · rulebook · high
New Zealand Jet Sprint Association NZJSA · federation · high
Circuit rulebook UIM · rulebook · medium