It was anything but a quiet weekend on Lake Karapiro at the recent 2021 Hydro Thunder GP Hydroplane Series and 96th Masport Cup. The deafening roar of high-octane action shattered the usually hushed lakeside as cheering crowds and fans screamed out their encouragement to some of New Zealand’s fastest boats.

Held by the New Zealand Grand Prix Hydroplane Drivers Club, in association with Acceleration on Water Ltd, the event included several feature races, including Marsh Motorsport, Masport Cup, and the Dennis Taylor Memorial.

F&O was there to capture some of the action.Â