Like a bolt out of the blue, this Thunderbolt powerboat experience in Hampshire will have you whooping with delight! Power along Southampton Water and crash over the waves on the open seas in a high performance inflatable catamaran.

These craft were designed and built as surf rescue boats. Being lightweight but very stable at speed and with incredible manoeuvrability made these catamarans a popular choice in marinas all over the world and ideal for racing too. On this experience you'll be learning how to push the Thundercat to the limit - which means getting kitted out in full racing gear too!

When you climb into the boat for the first time, the instructor will talk you through the driving procedure and how to handle the Thunderbolt. Then it's all about a full hour on the water to experience first hand just how much fun a Thunderbolt is. With a 90bhp outboard motor powering your lightweight Thunderbolt, you'll cut through the water with ease. You'll learn how to pull off tight cornering, wave jumping (so much fun!), high speed take offs and racing technique.

The racing technique will come in handy for the final part of this Thunderbolt powerboat experience in Hampshire, as you have the chance to take on the special offshore circuit to try and post the fastest lap time of the season. Will you be top of the Thunderbolt leaderboard? 
 

- Allow up to two hours at the marina for this experience
- Two participants to one instructor on the Thunderbolt
- Experience starts with full safety briefing
- Introduction to the boat and driving techniques
- One hour on the water with 30 minutes' driving time per person
- A debrief with presentation of photograph


- Available on selected midweek dates and on weekends
- Season runs from April to October


- The marina is in Southampton, Hampshire


- Suitable for ages 12 years and over
- Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Not suitable for anyone with neck, back or heart complaints or pregnant women


- Spectators are welcome to watch from the quayside
- There is a café, bar and restaurant on site and all the tourist attractions and shops of Southampton nearby