Swift Racing NZ

14/03/2026

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

13/03/2026

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

03/03/2026

02/03/2026

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.

27/02/2026

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.

25/02/2026

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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15/02/2026

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]

27/11/2025

We just had a huge weekend for coastal rowing in NZ: the Beach Sprints NZ Summer Series got underway on Orewa Beach, while 3 Kiwis were racing (and winning!) on the other side of the world at the Prince Albert Challenge Cup in Monaco. Big fun all round 😁

New Zealand's coastal rowing scene is showing impressive momentum, highlighted by Sacred Heart coxswain Ryan Slater's recent victory in Monaco alongside elite competitors, including Olympic champion Karolien Florijn.

The sport's inclusive nature and dynamic atmosphere are proving major drawcards, with Beach Sprints New Zealand Event Director David Vallance noting that "everyone's connected" in the intimate beach setting.

Upcoming events at Papamoa and Titahi Bay promise to maintain the sport's upward trajectory here in Aotearoa, with world champion Emma Twigg set to share her expertise at a training camp ahead of the national championships.

Read more here: https://rowingnz.kiwi/coastal-puts-another-mark-in-the-sand

20/11/2025

But wait, there's more!
Swift Racing will also be at the first event of the Beach Sprints NZ Summer series on Orewa Beach! So that makes four countries, four time zones and HEAPS of fun.

"🚨 IT’S A SWIFTALANCHE WEEKEND 🚨

Three countries. Three time zones. One unstoppable Swift crew energy.
Here’s everywhere we’re racing from 21–23 November:

📍 BARBADOS | Commonwealth Beach Sprint Games

Friday 21st
14:00 - 20:00 - Commonwealth BEACH SPRINT GAMES

Saturday 22nd
14:00 - 20:00 - Commonwealth BEACH SPRINT GAMES

📍 MONACO | Prince Albert Challenge

Saturday 22nd
08:30 - 14:30 - Prince Albert Challenge

Sunday 23rd
08:00 - 12:00 - Prince Albert Challenge

📍 HONG KONG | ATIR - Around The Island Race

Saturday 22nd
03:40–09:40 - ATIR - Around The Island Race
23:30 - ATIR - Around The Island Race Relay

Sunday 23rd
07:30 - ATIR 10k - Around The Island

🌍 Three continents. One weekend.

Swift boats flying over turquoise seas, the Riviera, and Hong Kong’s skyline.
Let’s GO. ⚡🚣‍♀️

(ALL GMT) "

18/11/2025

It will be exciting to see some Kiwis racing in Monaco this weekend. Team Swift Riviera Rockets includes Finn Hamill, Ben Mason and cox Ryan Slater, teaming up with Karolien Florijn (NED) and Lauren Henry (GBR). It looks like it will be livestreamed on youtube 1.sport. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtVTNcZT7QU