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Family Honda Powerboating

SMRHF
2 hrs
£395
  • Blow the cobwebs to kingdom come with a high-speed powerboat ride
  • Exclusive to your family group of four
  • Hang on tight while your expert driver shows you what the boat can do
  • Have a go at driving the boat on open water
  • Safety briefing and all equipment included

Looking for something different for the family? If the cobwebs have been gathering while you've been getting on with the nine-to-five, we guarantee that speeding round the south coast in a powerboat will blow them all away! It's wet, it's windy, and much more fun than the gym. The Honda Formula 4-Stroke championship is the most exciting offshore powerboat series in the world - these boats are responsive, manoeuvrable and so fast that they fly over the surface. You'll start off with a safety briefing and an introduction to the boat, then it's time to get changed into your safety gear and racing team kit. You and your family will head out onto Southampton water with an expert driver, usually a current or veteran racer, who'll put the boat through her paces while you hang on tight. You'll get tuition in how to handle the boat, and then about 15 minutes hands-on driving (at the skipper's discretion). The boat operates within Southampton Water and, weather permitting, out onto the Solent.

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Southampton, Hampshire

 

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Participant Guidelines: This experience is for two adults (over 18) and two children (aged between 12 and 16). Minimum height is 5'. Maximum weight is 16st 7lbs. This experience isn't suitable for anyone with a serious back or heart complaint, or for pregnant women.
Weather: Powerboating is a weather-dependent activity. It's essential that you call the venue for a weather check between 5pm and 7pm on the day before your experience to check weather conditions.
Duration: Lasts for two hours including a safety briefing, one and a half hours on the water with 15 minutes driving time, and a debrief. Please arrive up to 30 minutes in advance of your booked time, to get ready (as the boat can't wait for latecomers).
Numbers On Day: This is an exclusive family experience for two adults (over 18) and two children (aged 12 to 18) and therefore it will be only yourselves and your instructor on board.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome to wave you off from the shore. Tell them to bring a camera and a pair of binoculars.
Dress Code: Dress warmly and bring waterproofs and a change of clothes. Bear in mind that there is a high wind-chill factor aboard the boat. Wear non-slip shoes (e.g. trainers or deck shoes). An old pair of sunglasses/ski goggles will be useful if it is windy.
Availability: Selected weekend dates from April or May to October. We recommend you allow several weeks advance booking notice.
Other Info: If you're planning to stay overnight the venue will be happy to provide information about local accommodation, and they can often secure preferred rates.
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Our Customer Experience Centre is there to help Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm on 0845 640 8000. Quote reference code SMRHF when you call.