Bad Influence 71KiwiFab fern

2026 season

2026 line-ups

Naia was in the boat all season, with three combos:

DriverNaia Donaldson

NavigatorDeon Olinghouse

DriverKailyn Loper

NavigatorNaia Donaldson

DriverJackson Hopkins

NavigatorNaia Donaldson

The NZ Special, with NZ driver Jackson Hopkins
July 2026

ESP

Port Angeles, WA

ESP 2026Day 2 run · livestream
ESP 2026Day 2 run · livestream
ESP 2026Day 2 run · livestream
ESP 2026Day 2 run · livestream
Bad Influence 71 throwing spray through a turn at ESP📷 Wildlight Motorsports PhotographyThe crew waving from the boat at ESP📷 Wildlight Motorsports PhotographyBad Influence 71 carving through the channel at ESP📷 Wildlight Motorsports PhotographyBad Influence 71 on the course at ESP📷 Wildlight Motorsports Photography
August 2026

Yakima

Yakima, WA

Yakima 2026Qualifying run · livestream
LaunchYakima onboard
Channel runYakima onboard
Navigator callsYakima onboard
Bad Influence 71 on its trailer in the new red, white and blue wrap📷 Donny Donaldson

Fresh for 2027

New wrap

Red, white & blue from nose to transom, with DuraBond and the KiwiFab fern on board. Ready for 2027.

Behind the scenes

Two of the Bad Influence 71 team out together in spring 2026📷 @badinfluence_71 on TikTokBuilding the Bad Influence 71 hull in the shop📷 @badinfluence_71 on TikTokA team member peeking out from inside the hull during the build📷 @badinfluence_71 on TikTokThe Bad Influence 71 race suit with DuraBond and the number 71📷 @badinfluence_71 on TikTok