Nextgen

Introducing NEXTGEN - The Future of Jetsprint Racing Begins Here

New Zealand has long been the home of innovation in jetsprint racing and now, a brand new class is set to shape the next generation of racers. The NextGen Class has been created to offer young drivers a safe, affordable, and exciting pathway into the sport, ensuring our future champions get their start on the water early. Designed for youth racers, the NextGen Class brings rising talent into the spotlight. A responsible adult must be present at all times to assist on the ramp and while the boat is in the water, keeping safety and support at the forefront. One Platform. One Engine. One Level Playing Field.

To keep racing fair and cost-effective, all boats in the NextGen Class are powered by the same engine: Seadoo GTR 230

The engine, jet unit, and wiring loom must remain factory standard, no performance modifications allowed. This ensures that success in this class is determined by skill, confidence, and precision, not budget.

Boat design requirements:

• Single centre-mounted seat
• Factory Seadoo GTR 230 jet unit
• Hull width: 1250mm – 1450mm
• Hull length: 3000mm – 3500mm

The hull shape must resemble a scaled-down modern competition jetsprint hull.

The goal is simple: take a second-hand Seadoo GTR 230 jet ski, use the engine and running gear, pair it with a purpose built youth hull, and get young drivers safely onto the water, without the high cost barrier of other racing classes.

Why NextGen Matters

The NextGen Class allows young drivers to:

• Learn race craft in a controlled environment
• Build confidence in navigation and throttle control
• Understand boat balance and reaction at speed
• Develop safety first racing habits
• Compete head to head on equal machinery
• It’s more than racing, it’s the foundation of our sport’s future.

By standardising equipment and keeping the class strictly regulated, the NZ Jetsprint Association has created the most affordable and accessible pathway into jetsprint racing seen in years. The result: more young racers, more growth in local clubs, and a stronger future for the sport in New Zealand and beyond. If you hear a small hull with big ambition tearing up the track this season, don’t look away. That’s the NextGen Class, and it is where tomorrow’s champions are learning to fly. This is where the next legends of jetsprinting begin. And we can’t wait to watch them grow.