2016

NEW ZEALAND

JET BOAT MARATHON

ADVANCE PROGRAMME

PRESENTED BY:

Welcome to the New Zealand Jet Boat Marathon, sanctioned by the New Zealand Jet Boat River Racing Association, with the support of the Canterbury, Otago Branch & Southland Branches of Jet Boating New Zealand

REGISTRATION

A copy of the official registration form is attached to this programme; the form will be posted on all major racing forums under marathon racing:

Registration Forms can be requested from John Derry, Race Organiser ()

The entry fee shall be NZ$1,600.00 before 30th September 2016 and NZ$2,000.00 per boat after 30th September 2016.

You can enter online under “members” note race event is the “NZ marathon” and date is the 14th October.

Cheques shall be made payable to: NZJBRRA Marathon Account or

Via Internet Banking

Bank Details

Account Name: NZJBRRA Marathon Account

Account Number: 03 1351 0528899 02

Overseas Racers can pay the race organiser before the event, once in NZ.

Entry must be paid in full before Friday 14th Briefing at the cost of $1,600.00 NZ, late fee does not apply to overseas racers.

Pre-registration will be accepted by mail or email to:

2016 NZ Jet Boat Marathon

C/- Bev Owen-Cooper

25 Hawkswood Street

Waiau 7332

New Zealand

Email to:

Pre Race Registration will take place at theWaimakariririver on Saturday 15th October from 9.00am till 11.00am

For Overseas racers and navigators that need to join the membership of Jet Boating New Zealand (JBNZ) and New Zealand Jet Boat River Racing Association (NZJBRRA) please make contact with - Bev Owen Cooper, Ph:+64 3 315 6694 Email

2016 NEW ZEALAND JET BOAT MARATHON PROGRAMME

14th – 22nd OCTOBER 2016

Friday 14th October

CompulsoryBriefing at Redwood Hotel, 340 Main North road at 7.30pm

Saturday 15th October

9.00 am – 11.00 amREGISTRATION, TECH INSPECTION & BOAT SHOW

Waimakariri River Launching area

Refer current year book pages 77-80 - Equipment, and page 95 - Check List

BRING YOUR LOG BOOK

Waimakariri River

River Class: Class 1 & 2 Shingle/Rocks/Trees

Leg 1:Criterium:Circuit Race

Briefing:11.00 amWaimakariri Launch Site (All Classes)

Start Time:12.00 pmin Groups

Finish Line:Distance approx 50 km

River cleared5.00 pm

CRITERIUM LEG CUT OFF TIMES

Criterium

Unlimited: 40 Mins

A Class: 43 Mins

CX Class: 48 Mins

FX Class:50 Mins

Should a boat not finish the criteriumleg, that boat would receive a penalty time only, not a DNF. This would keep them in contention for overall. Time to be slowest in class + Time Penalty.

Sunday 16th October

Waimakariri River

River Class: Class 1 Rocks/Braided/Shallows/Trees

Leg 2:UpstreamState Highway 1 Ramp to Waimak Gorge

Briefing:9.00 amSH1 Ramp (All Classes)

Start Time:10.00 amSH1 Ramp at 1 min intervals

Finish Line:Waimak GorgeDistance approx 70 km

River cleared12.00 pm

Leg 3:DownstreamWaimak Gorge to State Highway 1 Ramp

Briefing:12.00 pm Waimak Gorge (All Classes)

Start Time:1.00 pmWaimak Gorge at 1 min intervals.

Finish Line:SH 1 RampDistance approx 70 km

River Cleared3.00 pm

DNF CUT OFF TIMES

Upstream Downstream

Unlimited: 54 MinsUnlimited: 54 Mins

A Class: 55 MinsA Class: 55 Mins

CX Class: 56 MinsCX Class: 56 Mins

FX Class:60 MinsFX Class:60 Mins

Monday 17th October

Waiau River

River Class: Class 1 & 2 Shingle/Rocks/Gorges

Leg 4:UpstreamSpotswood to Hanmer Ferry Bridge

Briefing:9.00 am Spotswood (All Classes)

Start Time:10.00 amSpotswood at 1 minute Intervals

Finish Line:Hanmer Ferry BridgeDistance approx 105 km

River cleared12.00 pm

Leg 5:DownstreamHanmer Ferry Bridge to Spotswood

Briefing:12.00 pm Hanmer Ferry Bridge (All Classes)

Start Time:1.00 pmHanmer Ferry Bridge at 1 min intervals

Finish Line:SpotswoodDistance approx 105 km

River cleared3.00 pm

DNF CUT OFF TIMES

Upstream Downstream

Unlimited: 65 MinsUnlimited: 65 Mins

A Class: 68 MinsA Class: 68 Mins

CX Class: 70 MinsCX Class: 70 Mins

FX Class:73 MinsFX Class:73 Mins

Tuesday 18th October

Rakaia River

River Class: Class 1 Shingle/Braided

Leg 6:UpstreamRakaia Lagoon to Rakaia Gorge Bridge

Briefing:9.00 amRakaia Lagoon (All Classes)

Start Time:10.00 amRakaia Lagoon at 1 min intervals

Finish Line:Rakaia GorgeDistance approx 85 km

River cleared12.00 pm

Leg 7:DownstreamRakaia Gorge Bridge to Rakaia Lagoon

Briefing:12.00 pm Rakaia Gorge Bridge (All Classes)

Start Time:1.00 pmRakaia Gorge Bridge at 1 min intervals.

Finish Line:Rakaia LagoonDistance approx 85 km

River Cleared3.00 pm

DNF CUT OFF TIMES

Upstream Downstream

Unlimited: 58 MinsUnlimited: 58 Mins

A Class: 61 MinsA Class: 61 Mins

CX Class: 63 MinsCX Class: 63 Mins

FX Class:65 MinsFX Class:65 Mins

Wednesday 19th October

Waitaki River

River Class: Class 1 Shingle/Braided/Trees

Leg 8:UpstreamTeMaiharoa Rd to Kurow

Briefing:8.00 amTeMaiharoa Rd (All Classes)

Start Time:9.00 amTeMaiharoa Rd at 1 min intervals.

Finish Line:KurowDistance approx 60 km

River cleared11.00 am

Leg 9:DownstreamKurow to TeMaiharoa Rd

Briefing:11.00 am Kurow Boat Ramp

Start Time:12.00 pmKurow Boat Ramp at 1 min intervals.

Finish Line:TeMaiharoa RdDistance approx 60 km

River cleared2.00 pm

DNF CUT OFF TIMES

Upstream Downstream

Unlimited: 48 MinsUnlimited: 48 Mins

A Class: 51 MinsA Class: 51 Mins

CX Class: 52 MinsCX Class: 52 Mins

FX Class:54 MinsFX Class:54 Mins

Thursday 20th October

LAY DAY

4.00 pm COMPULSORY BRIEFING, PERMIT ISSUING & PRE RUNNING for Shotover River - Shotover Jet Base, Gorge Rd, Oueenstown

Please Note – There is no pre-boating through the Shotover Concession area upstream of Tuckers Beach from 10th-23rd October.

Friday 21st October

Matukituki River

River Class: Class 1 Shingle/Braided/Trees

Leg 10:UpstreamGlendhu Bay to Beech Forest

Briefing:8.00 amGlendhu Bay (All Classes)

Start Time:9.00 amGlendhu Bay at 1 min intervals.

Finish Line:Beech ForestDistance approx 51 km

River cleared10.30 am

Leg 11:DownstreamBeech Forest to West Wanaka Bridge

Briefing:10.30 am Beech Forest

Start Time:11.00 amBeech Forest at 1 min intervals.

Finish Line:West WanakaDistance approx 40 km

River Cleared12.45 pm

DNF CUT OFF TIMES

Upstream-Glendhu BayUpstream-West WanakaDownstream

Unlimited: 40 Mins Unlimited: 33 MinsUnlimited: 33 Mins

A Class: 42 Mins A Class: 34 MinsA Class: 34 Mins

CX Class: 43 Mins CX Class: 35 MinsCX Class: 35 Mins

FX Class:45 Mins FX Class:36 MinsFX Class:36 Mins

Please note: cut off times for upstream leg will depend on lake conditions as start line will be moved to West Wanaka if Lake Wanaka is Rough

Clutha River

River Class: Class 1-3 Shingle/Rocks/Trees

Leg 12:DownstreamOutlet to Old Cromwell

Briefing:1.30 pmOutlet Ramp (All Classes)

Start Time:2.00 pmOutlet at 1 min intervals

Finish Line:Old CromwellDistance approx 72 km

River cleared4.00 pm

DNF CUT OFF TIMES

Downstream-Old Cromwell Downstream-Bendigo Ramp

Unlimited: 49 MinsUnlimited: 44 Mins

A Class: 51 MinsA Class: 45 Mins

CX Class: 52 MinsCX Class: 46 Mins

FX Class:55 MinsFX Class:48 Mins

Please note: cut off times for this leg will depend on lake conditions as finish line will be moved to Bendigo Ramp if Lake Dunstan is rough.

(All Race & Pleasure Boats must be checked & cleaned for Lagrosiphon)

Saturday 22nd October

Dart River

River Class: Class 1-2 Shingle/Braided/Rocks

Leg 13:UpstreamGlenorchy Ramp to Beansburn

Briefing:8.00 amGlenorchy Ramp (All Classes)

Start Time8.30 amGlenorchy Ramp at 1 min intervals.

Finish Line:BeansburnDistance approx 35 km

River Cleared9.45 am

Leg 14:DownstreamBeansburn to Glenorchy Ramp

Briefing:9.45 amBeansburn(All Classes)

Start Time10.15 amBeansburnat 1 min intervals.

Finish Line:Glenorchy RampDistance approx 35 km

River Cleared11.30 am

DNF CUT OFF TIMES

Upstream Downstream

Unlimited: 33 MinsUnlimited: 33 Mins

A Class: 34 MinsA Class: 34 Mins

CX Class: 35 MinsCX Class: 35 Mins

FX Class:36 MinsFX Class:36 Mins

Kawarau/Shotover River

River Class: Class 1-2 Shingle/Braided/Rocks/Gorges

Leg 15:UpstreamQueenstown Bay to Edith Cavell Bridge

Briefing:1.00 pmFrankton Marina (All Classes)

Start Time1.30 pmQ Town Bay at 1 minute intervals

Finish Line:Edith Cavell BridgeDistance approx 25 km

River Cleared2.45 pm

Leg 16:DownstreamEdith Cavell Bridge to Frankton Marina

Briefing:2.45 pmEdith Cavell Bridge (All Classes)

Start Time3.00 pmEdith Cavell Bridge at 1 min intervals.

Finish Line:Queenstown BayDistance approx 25 km

River Cleared4.15 pm

DNF CUT OFF TIMES

Upstream Downstream

Unlimited: 27 MinsUnlimited: 27 Mins

A Class: 28 MinsA Class: 28 Mins

CX Class: 29 MinsCX Class: 29 Mins

FX Class:30 MinsFX Class:30 Mins

Prize Giving – 6.00 pm

Wakatipu Rugby Club – Queenstown

Please note: programme is subject to change at the organising committee’s discretion.

RACE OFFICIALS

  • Race Organiser

John DerryPh 021 372 600

  • Race Controller

Tony EwensPh 027 293 4566

  • Assistant Race Controller

Ray CaseyPh 021 960 896

  • Race Secretary

Bev Owen-CooperPh 027 229 4989

  • Head Tech Inspector

Callum McKenziePh 021 062 0612

  • Patrol Boats

1.Tim GuthriePh 021 970 536

2.Lance KerrPh 027 439 9335

3.Jerry ExcellPh 027 208 7302

4.James Murdoch (Canterbury only)Ph 021 384 5511

5.Ross Forbes (Canterbury Only)Ph 027 432 7066

6.Paul (Abbo) Wilson (Otago only)Ph 027 453 6033

7.Lindsay Divett (Otago only)Ph 027 433 8731

8.Richard Currie (Otago only)Ph 027 276 0664

  • Starters/Finishers

Graham ListerPh 027 216 1141

Vaughan Ingram & Ed WickenPh 021 755 195

John ClarkPh 021 141 5117

  • Computer Time Keeper

Linda ListerPh 021 145 3782

  • Communications

David WrightPh 027 414 6966

  • Paramedics

PromedPh021 461 424

CLASSES

  • Unlimitedabove 7701 cc (jet turbines included in this class)
  • A Classfrom 0 to 7700 cc
  • CX Classup to 6424 cc
  • FX Classup to 5740 cc

UNLIMITED CLASS

  • Hull any shape or material with a minimum length of 16 feet (4.88m)
  • Unlimited engine restrictions or modifications, any exhaust c/w mufflers—the use of an efficient muffler is required. The maximum noise level is 95 decibels. It will be compulsory that all boats have one at all times during practice and during the race.
  • Mufflers are not required on turbine engines
  • Propulsion –Any type of jet drive
  • Roll Bar: Well braced and mounted steel tube (chrome moly or aluminium tube can also be used with the minimum diameters and structure indicated previously in this rule).

A CLASS

  • Hull any shape or material with a minimum length of 16 feet (4.88m)
  • Engine displacement—0 to 7700 cc— shall not exceed 470 cubic inches (7700 cc)
  • Superchargers, blowers & turbos are allowed at 1.8 x cubic inch ratio
  • Engine shall use gasoline for fuel, any exhaust c/w mufflers—the use of an efficient muffler is required. The maximum noise level is 95 decibels. It will be compulsory that all boats have one at all times during practice and during the race.
  • Propulsion – Any type of jet drive
  • Roll Bar: Well braced and mounted steel tube (chrome moly or aluminium tube can also be used with the minimum diameters and structure indicated previously in this rule).

CX CLASS

  • For the “CX” Class the engines allowed to race are Small Block Chevrolet (CX 100-200 series numbers) or equivalent. The race boats must be within the following specifications:
  • Hull: Any type of hull design and material.
  • Length of the Hull: The minimum dimensions are 4.88m (16ft)
  • Roll Bar: Well braced and mounted steel tube (chrome moly or aluminium tube can also be used with the minimum diameters and structure indicated previously in this rule).
  • Engine Type: 8 Cylinder, normally aspirated. (“Naturally aspirated”)?
  • Engine: Chevrolet LS3 (376ci) stock crate engine 480, 515 or CT525
  • Cylinder Bore: No overbore is allowed. No block can be sleeved in the bore
  • Cylinder Heads: Factory stock heads, no aftermarket or machining is allowed.
  • No valve seats, milling head, polishing and/or port work of any kind is allowed.
  • Long Block: There is to be NO polishing, porting, grinding, cutting, filing, sanding or change to the state or shape of any factory casting, forging or material used in the engine.
  • Oil Pump: No dry sump or vacuum pumps are allowed.
  • Oil Pan, Valve Covers and Fluid Damper: Any Type, the oil pan can be of a larger capacity.
  • Ignition/Distributor: Any type.
  • Intake Manifold: No aftermarket intake manifolds are allowed. No port matching on the intake manifold is allowed.
  • Carburetor: Any type or the factory crate engine fuel injection system are allowed.
  • Fuel Injection:Factory GM manifold with aftermarket throttle body
  • Exhaust system: Any type, mufflers are recommended
  • Engine Rebuilding: In situations where the integrity of the motor has been compromised a rebuild is allowed. This requires the use of factory parts with part numbers matching those of the crate motors parts list. All work is to be undertaken leaving all tolerances within normal factory guidelines. There is still NO machining allowed.
  • Random testing of engines will take place.
  • Fuel: Gasoline only. AV gas is allowed to be used in this class
  • Propulsion: Any type of jet drive, it can be modified.

FX CLASS

  • “FX Class” the engines allowed to race are Small Block Chevrolet (FX 1-49 series numbers) or equivalent. The race boats must be within the following specifications:
  • Hull: Any type of hull design and material.
  • Length of the Hull: The minimum dimensions are 3.96m (13ft)
  • Roll Bar: Well braced and mounted steel tube (chrome moly or aluminium tube can also be used with the minimum diameters and structure indicated previously in this rule).
  • Engine Type: 8 Cylinder, normally aspirated. (“Naturally aspirated”)?
  • Engine: Chevrolet ZZ4 Crate Engine (part number 24502609) with a maximum displacement of 5740cc or the CT350 Crate Engine (part number 19258602) with a maximum displacement of 5740cc
  • Cylinder Bore: No overbore is allowed. No block can be sleeved in the bore
  • Cylinder Heads: Stock GM ZZ4 cast aluminium or CT350 Vortec Iron, no aftermarket cylinder heads are allowed. No valve seats, milling head, polishing and/or port work of any kind is allowed.
  • Long Block: There is to be NO polishing, porting, grinding, cutting, filing, sanding or change to the state or shape of any factory casting, forging or material used inside the engine.
  • Oil pump: no dry sump or vacuum pumps are allowed.
  • Oil Pan, Valve Covers and fluid damper: Any type, the oil pan can be of a lager capacity.
  • Ignition/Distributor: Any type.
  • Intake Manifold: No port matching on the intake manifold is allowed.
  • Carburetor: Any type not exceeding 750 CFM
  • Exhaust system: Any type
  • Engine Rebuilding: In situations where the integrity of the motor has been compromised a rebuild is allowed. This requires the use of factory parts with part numbers matching those of the crate motors parts list. All work is to be undertaken leaving all tolerances within normal factory guidelines. There is still NO machining allowed.
  • Random testing of engines will take place
  • Fuel: Gasoline only.AV gas is allowed to be used in this class
  • Propulsion: Any type of jet drive, it can be modified.

RULES

In order to contend for the NZclass titles, awards and trophies, the winner must have completed at least 75% of the race legs. For the overall awards, the winner must have run 100% of the distance of the race legs and not incurred a DNS or DNF.

1.RACING LICENCES

  • No person may take part in a race without holding and presenting a current approved Race Licence, current medical certificate, First Aid Certificate and Log Book (Log Book applies to NZ racers only)
  • An approved race Licence is a current NZJBRRA Race Licence, or overseas competitors UIM International Licence, or a valid Jet Boat Race Licence issued by their National Authority.
  • All International teams, including driver, navigator and crew, must produce their National Authority Membership cards and driver must produce there racing licence and letter of release from their National Authority also stating that they have a current licence
  • Drivers/Entries release letter in A and the UNLIMITED Racing Classes must include Certification that they have the racing experience, capabilities and medical condition to race in these classes.
  • All Drivers must abide by the UIM Anti Doping Rules.
  • All drivers must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Crew must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
  • All Driver & Navigators in UIM or NZJBRRA sanctioned events must hold current membership of JBNZ and NZJBRRA and hold a current approved first aid certificate.

2.DISTINCTIVE MARKS

  • Official sponsor's decals where supplied by the organisers, must be securely fixed to the boat and legible as directed for the duration of the race/event.
  • Race numbers must be at least 300mm in height with class letter three quarters of the number size clearly viable and easy to read. Stylized numbers are allowed but they must be easy to read, if not you will need to change before the event start.
  • Numbers to be placed amidships on each side of boat (and not obscured by water outlets or such like) plus on the foredeck (Foredeck numbers to read from the front of the boat).
  • Clear and legible boat race numbers must be displayed on the side and rear of the boat trailer and also on the windscreen of the tow vehicleon the left hand side

3.SCRUTINEERING PROCEDURES

  • The race controller has the authority, after the finish of the race to order contestant(s) to dismantle the motor for inspection/measurement and or cc test with meter. If such action indicates the correct displacement for the class entered, the race organizers will not be libel for any cost if your motor is pulled down. Should a test determine a motor is outside the limits of the class entered, then that competitor will be disqualified from the event.
  • Any boat that is involved in an accident must be re-inspected by the Technical officer. It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that this is done.

4.ENGINE CHANGE RULE

  • Engine Change Rule B. Any team changing an engine during the course of the marathon will be assessed a DNS for the next leg. Any team changing an engine without showing a catastrophic failure and receiving the prior approval of the Race Controller, Assistant Race Controller or Tech Inspector will be disqualified.

5.SAFETY EQUIPMENT

  • A NZ Standard (verifying label/s attached) Life Jacket with a crutch strap must be worn by all crew at all times when the boat is in the water. It is the sole responsibility of the wearer to ensure the efficiency and type of life jacket worn is appropriate to its intended use.
  • Helmets; Each person aboard a race boat must wear an approved helmet suitable for boat racing that is either red, yellow, orange or white colour, which complies with an equivalent NZ Standard. The wearer is entirely responsible for the efficiency of their helmet.
  • Orange Distress flag - minimum size 600mm - 600mm attached to a handle.
  • No black flag to be carried in any of the race boats

6.PERSONAL SAFETY

  • Each crew of a race boat shall carry on their person.
  • A current hand held orange smoke signal producing dense orange smoke for a minimum of 50 seconds and it must show a current non expired date.
  • Waterproof matches.
  • Thermal blanket in a water proof container
  • Highly recommended all crew to carry on their person a resuscitation face shield.
  • VHF Radios. Each boat competing in any race must have an operative Marine VHF radio (minimum 3 watt handheld) on board. This must be set on International and High frequency

7.GPS