WATCH: Alberton’s Mia Snyman declared powerboat racing champion
The 12-year-old from Brackenhurst cruised past her competitors and secured first place in the GT10 Class.
Twelve-year-old Mia Snyman from Brackenhurst, Alberton, is making waves in junior power boat racing.
She was recently crowned the National Junior Power Boat Racing Champion for the 2024/2025 season, a major milestone in a sporting journey that began just last year.
Mia’s talent behind the controls has drawn attention. In one race video, she is seen trailing behind the pack in the sixth lap of an 800m stretch.
With steady control and determination, she pilots power boat number three and overtakes her competitors to claim victory.
Asked how it feels to watch her daughter compete, Mia’s mother, Gerda Snyman, shared:
@albertonrecordTwelve-year-old Mia Snyman from Brackenhurst, Alberton, is making waves in junior power boat racing. She was recently crowned the National Junior Power Boat Racing Champion for the 2024/2025 season, a major milestone in a sporting journey that began just last year.
“My heart skips a beat every time Mia races. She is so dedicated and has shown a natural talent for the sport. We are extremely proud of her. Mia always says she wants to become an F1 pilot one day, and we support her all the way.”
Before claiming this season’s title, Mia had already shown promise by securing third place in the same category during the 2023/2024 season. Her recent performance, where she won every race in the GT10 Class, earned her the top spot overall.
Mia is a member of the Germiston Aquatics Club and will soon advance to the next level of competition in the GT15 Class. This upcoming power boat racing season is set to take place from September 14 to 15 along the banks of Southern Gauteng’s Vaal River.
The GT15 Class competition will be hosted at Vanderbijlpark’s Emerald Resort and Casino.
