Pilot a duo of high speed vessels on this Sports Boat Experience in Birmingham! This inland lake near Sutton Coldfield is the venue for a day of boating that'll see you whizzing over the water in not one but two powerful boats - and there's not an oar in sight.
First up is the Blue Finn monohull powerboat. With a distinctive 'v' shaped hull, this boat is what you'd typically call a powerboat in the water sports world. Long and lean, these torpedo-shaped vessels are seriously aggressive on the water and you'll soon have the hull bobbing out of the water as you pick up speed.
The second sporty boat waiting for you to pilot is the Catamaran S850. These vessels will certainly get you noticed on the lake as they're tall and super light. With a real racing look, these catamarans can easily reach speeds of up to 90mph in a very short time - three seconds to be precise. Amazing performance from a boat that weighs just 95kg and is powered with a Yamaha two stroke engine.
Before heading out on the water, this sports boat experience starts with you being introduced to your expert boat pilots and a safety briefing before safety kit gets handed out and you're ready for the off on this fully hands-on and high thrills boating day.
On this Sports Boat experience you will be driving two different powerboats on the inland lake. After a meet and greet, safety briefing and handing out of safety gear you will drive a monohull powerboat for one session and a catamaran sports boat for one session. The whole experience will last around five hours and you may be part of a group of up to 20 on the day. A buffet lunch and refreshments are included in the price, as is all safety gear.
Sports Boat experiences run on selected weekdays, Saturdays and some Sundays from May through to the end of September. Sessions start at midday and last around five hours.
Your Sports Boat experience takes place on an in-shore lake near Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham with easy access from the M42.
To take part in this experience you must not weigh more than 16 stone or measure more than 6'2" tall. The minimum age for driving this boats is 16 years old. Participants should wear suitable clothing such as lightweight jeans, trainers and a long sleeved top or pullover. It is also advised to bring a change of clothes too. You will be required to sign a declaration of your fitness to participate.
You are invited to bring along friends and family to watch, free of charge. For £10 per person spectators can join in with the buffet lunch. This must be booked directly with the supplier in advance. There is a clubhouse on site providing changing and shower facilities, as well as toilets. Refreshments are available and there is a buffet lunch included for all co-pilots.