Swift Racing NZ

Fab day at Titahi Bay for North Island Beach Sprints. Big thanks to and

Racing is well underway at North Island Beach Sprint Champs with and . Perfect water conditions, sunshine in-coming!

Dreaming of rowing Cook Strait? It was great to catch up with Jamie Strang recently during his visit to Nelson. Jamie was an early purchaser of a Swift CO1x in 2021. While he didn't have a rowing history, he did have an adventure in mind. Years ago Jamie had cycled the length of NZ, now he wanted to 'fill in the gap' by rowing across Cook Strait. A farmer in the Wairarapa, far away from any rowing clubs, he taught himself to row on a small local hydro lake. He trained for over two years, had a trial expedition by rowing the length of Lake Taupo (pictured here), and finally made his successful trip across the Strait (with a support boat in attendance) in July 2024. The day after he turned 76! Inspiring stuff.

Delivery drive today. One lucky person will be rowing a brand new 124 racing single at South Island Secondary School Champs next weekend. This is the same fast hull shape that won the Mens' Premier single at NZ Rowing National Champs.

Congratulations to Finn Hamill of Waikato Rowing Club , winner of the Mens Premier Single at the 2026 NZ Rowing Championships.
Finn has rowed the Swift Racing Carbon Pro (in a range of conditions!), through the Christmas Regatta, North Island Club Champs, and Rowing NZ National Championships, winning all three events.
Thanks to Pictureshow for the always fab photos.

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Boat lights! The days are getting shorter - are your crews visible on these dark mornings? We get great feedback about our boat lights, with magnets to fix onto the number holder. Rechargeable, LED (red or white), super-bright. We'll be at Nationals later this week, or can courier to you. https://www.swiftracing.nz/rowingaccessories or email [email protected]