2026 bp New Zealand IRB Championships

Event Details

Fri 27 Mar 12:00PM - Sun 29 Mar 4:00PM
Waikanae Beach, Gisborne, National

Event Contact:

Luke Smith

Tel: 021 190 1432

Email: luke.smith@surflifesaving.org.nz

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Description

The bp New Zealand IRB Championships has a proud history of being one filled with hard, fast, and action-packed racing. The largest Inflatable Rescue Boat racing competition on the Surf Life Saving calendar, crews from throughout the country will line up to showcase their surf skills, fitness and experience amongst their peers.

 

The competition includes several events, requiring varying levels of technical skill and physical fitness. With surf and weather conditions constantly changing, the competition has proved to be one of the most exciting competitions of the Surf Life Saving calendar.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entries must be made using WAVES Competition Management System. Each club has access to this system and will process entries. Clubs will be invoiced for payment following the event.

Entries Open: Monday 15 December 2025

Entries Close: 10:00am, Monday 16 March 2026

Entry Fee: $300 per crew (up to five events)

(please note, individual clubs may charge different fees and/or have an earlier entry deadline to administer team entries)

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