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A Full Day Extreme Powerboating

A wet and wild day of extreme powerboating action

On this action packed day you will get the chance to drive three types of high speed single seat powerboats. The awesome monohull, the speedy catamaran or the exhilarating hydroplane. All the boats are capable of speeds over 50mph and it feels a lot faster when you are only inches from the water. Guaranteed to leave the pulse racing, the day is run by a World speed record holder and so you can be sure this is the real deal!

Your day will run as follows:    9am Registration with Tea Coffee and Biscuits    9.30am Drivers Briefing and Introduction to the Sport    10am Introduction to the boats    11am Free Practice    1pm Lunch    2pm Practice Race Training on a 1-1 basis followed by Tea and Cakes and presentation of Certificates
UK Locations  Warwickshire, (Midlands) click the image for
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Offshore Powerboat Experience (Half Day)

Drive the sensational Honda Formula 4-stroke Series Raceboat - Formula 1 on the Water!

Powerboating has long been an elitest sport, reserved for the super-rich. But not since the Honda Formula 4-Stroke Series ! In just 3 years this boat has grown from concept into the largest one-design power boat championship in the world.   With additional safety features, control equipment and the expert guidance of ex-Powerboat champions as your instructors you can be sure you are in safe hands.

The experience will start with a safety briefing and introduction to the boat. Then you will enjoy enjoy a leisurely run up the river Itchen, past Southampton Docks. From there the boat travels at high speed out into Southampton Water.   Full training will be given by experienced offshore powerboat drivers (most of which are national or world offshore champions).   Speeds up to 60mph   Each driver has 20mins driving time   4 people in each boat plus the driver   Runs all days of the week
UK Locations  Southampton Docks (South) click the image for
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Rib Blast in the Solent

Experience the sheer thrill of this awesome 225hp sea monster!

Weighing about the same as a packet of crisps but with the same horse power as a Porsche Boxster, this sleek black and yellow baby is certain to give you the ultimate wet and wild experience as you blast round the UK's premier sailing ground, the Solent. Including loads of hands on driving, man overboard drills, high speed driving through choppier waters and nerve jangling instructor driven high speed blasts, you will be glad of the sight of land on your return journey!

After a full safety briefing while enjoying a coffee at the Yacht Haven Bistro and admiring the stunning view across the Solent, it's time to kit up for the sea. With no more than seven other participants you are ensured a good level of hands on driving as you practice various drills and take the helm in increasingly tricky conditions. After a refreshment break on the Isle of Wight, it's a top speed blast back across the Solent to Lymington. The whole experience will last around 3.5 hours.
UK Locations  Lymington Southampton (South) click the image for
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HTM Powerboat Blast

Twin hulled powerboat mayhem on the Solent in 125mph racing machine.

YTested at speeds up to 125mph, the HTM is one of the World's fastest production powerboats. Leap the waves of the Solent as you take to the water in this awesome machine. Take the helm and hang on for dear life as you push the twin engines to their limit. With aggressive styling and performance to match, this is as good as powerboating gets. Expert instruction from ex- powerboat champions means you will get the most out of the experience.

On arrival you will receive a safety briefing and be issued with your life jacket. Then it's out onto the water to put this thoroughbred beauty through its paces. Taking turns with other participants, you can expect to have 15 - 20 minutes hands on driving and the rest of the time will be spent hanging on for dear life!
UK Locations  Southampton click the image for
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