Summer Series Rounds 6 & 7 – Stump Bay, Lake Taupo
April 26 @ 8:00 am - April 27 @ 5:00 pm
2024/25 Summer Series – Round 6 & 7 – Stump bay, Lake Taupo
The venue for this event is Stump Bay, at the Waiotaka Scenic Reserve, on Frethey Drive, turn-off from SH 1, just north of Turangi.
A perfect spot for racing, parking, relaxing and spectating. Come along and join us for the last rounds of our 2025 Summer Series! There is plenty of space for trailers, tents and gazebos to set up on the shores, so bring along the whole family and enjoy the adrenaline!
Stump Bay is also a dog-friendly venue, with available toilets on-site and cafes can be found in Motuoapa (5mins North) or Turangi (10mins South).
Please note: we have not secured a food or coffee trailer for the weekend, but will have a sausage sizzle available for gold coin donations.
We look forward to welcoming all new comers, family and friends! Come down to the main tent to say hello and chat with our Race Day Officials!
Prize-giving
Please note: Only financial members with a Annual Licence are eligible to race for End of Season points. If you want to know where you stand in the series, see the 2024/25 Summer Series Race Results, here.
- ROUND 6 will be held Saturday 29th, starting with registration and ending with a small prize giving at the end of the day.
- ROUND 7 will be held Sunday 30th, starting with registration and ending with a small prize giving at the completion of pack down.
- END OF SEASON PRIZE GIVING will be held after Round 7 Prize Giving at the completion of Sunday. This will be held in the club rooms on site.
REGISTRATION
Early Bird Entry:
Round 6 (Sat 26th) – $95
Round 7 (Sun 27th) – $95
Both Rounds – $150
Entry Must be paid online prior to the event. No Payment = No Entry
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Reminder – You must be a member and hold a 2024/25 license. See below for more information
Membership
All riders must be a member of JSRNZ in order to race and accumulate points towards the end of season. Membership is payable with your race entry
Race Licence
Every rider must have a race licence in order to race. Annual licences cost 150.00 and are valid for a year, from the first round of the Summer series. New riders can only race at up to two events on a temporary licence before then needing to purchase an Annual Licence. The cost of a temporary licence is $50 and is payable with race entry.
Click below to secure your license!
Rules
All riders MUST read and comply with our Race Rules. All riders who have competed for less than two years will compete as a rookie, at a maximum competition level of GP2.
First Time Riders
First-time riders are very welcome! You will be fully supported by experienced riders from start to finish. You are welcome to race in one event prior to joining the club.
All new riders should familiarise themselves with our
Race Numbers
Please ensure your race numbers comply with the minimum size of 300mm x 300mm black on a white background.
*** Freshwater Asian Gold Clam Conditions***
VESSEL IS NOT ALLOWED IN WAIKATO WATER 7 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT
Your JetSki and all your gear MUST be DRY and free of any foreign matter, for 72 hours prior off any waterway in New Zealand – EXCEPT Waikato river downstream from Lake Taupo .
If your vessel has been in ANY waterway in New Zealand, you are required to have undertaken the Check/Clean/Dry process before arrival in order to present a Clean and Dry craft and personal gear for Biosecurity / Scrutineering check.
If your vessel has been used in the Waikato river or upstream of Mangakino
CHECK
- Run the motor for 15 seconds
- Thoroughly check and remove and weed, mud or clam like matter from the boat and trailer
- Remove the bung and drain any water from the vessell, onto grass and NOT anywhere near stormwater drainage systems
CLEAN
For cleaning of your vessell
- Hose down both the inside and outside of your vessell, onto grass and NOT anywhere near stormwater drainage systems
For cleaning of your gear – Lifejackets, wetsuits, back braces, booties, gloves and anchor ropes
- Soak in hot water above 60 degrees Celsius for 1 minute
- Soak in 50-55 degree Celsius water for 5 minutes
- Soak in 45 degree water for 20minutes
- Mix 10% household bleach with water and soak for 1 hour
DRY
- Dry inside your vessell with a rag or towel until thoroughly dry
- Wipe down and the vessell and leave uncovered for 72 hours
If your vessel has been used in Waikato River , downstream OR not at all for 7 days prior to the event
- Check and remove any weeds, mud, clam like matter
- Remove vessell’s bung to drain and remove any pooled water
- Leave vessell and gear to dry completely
You will be disqualified if either, your ski enters the water before Scrutineering, or if any biosecurity hazards are detected on your ski or any of your gear.
All riders will be required to sign a bio security declaration upon vessel Scrutineering, to declare compliance and liability.
All vessels will be need to be sprayed with DX50 prior to entering the water. This will be done by an offical.
For any questions or queries, feel free to call Dave Vennell on 021 770 481.