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Ultimate Powerboat Day

  £244
SMRUV
5
  • Step aboard both Honda and Hypercat powerboats
  • They're some of the fastest production and most exciting craft in the world today
  • If you're good enough, take the controls yourself under supervision

About

Blow away the cobwebs with avengeance with a full-on day powerboating around the English South coast. You start with a safety briefing and introduction to both Honda and Hypercat boats. After you have changed into your safety gear and racing team kit, head out onto the water with an expert driver in a Honda Formula 4-Stroke (HF4S) championship boat - surely one of the most exciting offshore powerboat series in the world. Your expert driver (usually a current or veteran racer) will put the boat through her paces while you hang on tight. You'll get tuition in how to handle the boat and about 15 minutes of hands-on driving (at the skipper's discretion). Break for lunch (not included) and prepare to go back on the water to whizz round in a Suzuki Hypercat, one of the fastest production powerboats going. Learn how to control the boat at speeds up to 60mph, then as you head out into open water there's an opportunity to have a go at driving. The perfect combination for a thrilling day!

Locations

  • Southampton, Hampshire

Key Info

Availability: Weekend dates during the main season from May to September.
Participant Guidelines: Minimum age is 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: This is a weather dependent activity. It's essential that you call the venue for a weather check between 5pm and 7pm the day before your booking.
Duration: Lasts around five hours including safety briefing, driving, time for you to take lunch and a debrief. Please arrive promptly as the boat can't wait for latecomers.
Numbers On Day: There will be up to four other participants on board.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome to wave you off from the shore.
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 flat, non-slip shoes (e.g. trainers or deck shoes). An old pair of sunglasses/ski goggles will be useful if it's windy.
Other Info: There are a number of restaurants and bars nearby within the marina. 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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