Sealegs beach races

Premier Sponsor Sealegs International reported another highly successful Onetangi Beach Races last month, where they welcomed over 140 Waiheke Island and Auckland customers in to their two exclusive marquees for an exciting day of racing. This was all despite a less than preferable weather forecast promising 20 knot onshore winds and 1-2 metre swells.

The key event, the Exhibition race, which invites participants to dress up both themselves and their Sealegs craft in a show of ingenuity and creativity, proceeded despite the weather in a slightly different format from previous years with an on-land only display. This didn’t appear to affect the crowd or participants who engaged with the same, if not more enthusiasm than in past years.

There was a new entry to winners circle, Gough and Smith in an ABBA themed Sealegs, as well as regular winners: the water pistol firing Fisher family and the Burridge family as Team NZ complete with 'foils'.

Sealegs Chief Executive Officer David McKee Wright says the beach races have become somewhat of a tradition, providing owners with a unique opportunity to meet with other like-minded owners, speak to Sealegs staff, and show off their creativity with their decorated boat and costumes. 
“We weren’t going to let a bit of rough weather ruin the day,” David says.

He announced that all Waiheke Island Sealegs residents would be provided after-sales service free of charge from their Island-based customer service technician to say thank you for their support and dedication over the years. As the home of over 110 Sealegs, Waiheke Island has the highest concentration of Sealegs per square km than anywhere else in the world.

Sealegs has sold more than 1500 amphibious boats in over 54 countries worldwide. The company is the creator and the leader of the amphibious production boat industry, continuing to push the boundaries in both recreational and commercial amphibious boats.