Today’s fun is in full swing with the hydroplane training session well under way. These incredible boats can hit 70mph whilst laying on your belly just inches from the water! Now if that’s not an adrenaline pumping experience I’ll eat my hat!!
70mph LAYING ON YOUR BELLY??
September 17th, 2011Mike Bowers joined Team Power Boating for a day of adrenaline fun!
August 21st, 2011Mike Bowers joined Team Power Boating for a day of adrenaline fun! The action was captured on his helmet camera to share with all of you! ENJOY 
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Team Power Boating Event Tomorrow! Come and watch the fun!
August 7th, 2011
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May 11th, 2011
Try something fresh and exhilarating in 2012! Everyone’s familiar with the same old Karting, Paint Balling & Ferrari Driving Experience Days. Now its time to try something new and different with our high speed adrenalin fuelled Power Boating Experience! Many of our clients return time and time again. Just read our reviews.
Our Team of experienced Instructors include World/European & National Champions, plus a Water Speed Record Holder. Based in Staffordshire UK we provide everything from individual to corporate & hospitality events from April to October. Established in 1989 we are the only company in Europe to offer this unique experience. Read more about the team here
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Yamato OSY 400 Hydroplane Powerboat Statistics and Information
April 11th, 2011Designer and Builder: Japan
Overall Length: 4.1 Meters
Overall Width: 2.0 Meters
Cockpit Length: 3.0 Meters
Cockpit Width: 0.8 Meters
Person Capacity: 1
Maximum Payload: 110KG
Boat Weight: 75KG
Engine Type: Yamato OSY 2 stroke
Engine Cubic Capacity: 400cc
Engine HP: 33
Fuel Type: 97 Octane Petrol
Drive: Propeller
Hull Type: Flat Bottom Part Tunnel
Top Speed: 70MPH
Overall Length: 4.1 Meters
Overall Width: 2.0 Meters
Cockpit Length: 3.0 Meters
Cockpit Width: 0.8 Meters
Person Capacity: 1
Maximum Payload: 110KG
Boat Weight: 75KG
Engine Type: Yamato OSY 2 stroke
Engine Cubic Capacity: 400cc
Engine HP: 33
Fuel Type: 97 Octane Petrol
Drive: Propeller
Hull Type: Flat Bottom Part Tunnel
Top Speed: 70MPH
Yamato racing was established in 1951 under the former name of the Kokusai Kyouti Kougyo Co.
As the motor boat racing law was introduced they developed the first Japanese made racing motor roughly based on a Mercury design and have been producing motor boats and race engines mainly for the pari-mutuel motor boat racing series ever since.
In Japan Yamato racing is a professional sport where top drivers can earn impressive amounts of prize money and attract hugh crowds. The world including Europe were quick to adopt this awesome class were numbers soon blossomed to see Yamato Hydroplanes embedded as the grass routes of inshore racing and now the largest class in the world. Unlike all other classes of race boat the Yamato series is unique as it sees the pilot laying face down with a hand trigger as the throttle. Powered by a 400cc 33HP fixed drive engine it is capable of achieving a top speed of 70MPH and takes corners by planing across the the surface of the water, just think of rallying on water and you have the basic principle.
Now everyone can experience the awesome sensation of laying face down inches from the water in a Yamato OSY400 Hydroplane Powerboat.
See the Hydroplane in action
Experience the Hydroplane yourself
Hydroplane Challenge Experience
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Monohull T850 Powerboat Statistics and Information
April 11th, 2011Designer and Builder: Blue Finn
Overall Length: 4.0 Meters
Overall Width: 1.2 Meters
Cockpit Length: 2.0 Meters
Cockpit Width: 0.8 Meters
Person Capacity: 1
Maximum Payload: 110KG
Boat Weight: 75KG
Engine Type: Yamaha 2 stroke
Engine Cubic Capacity: 8500cc
Engine HP: 70
Fuel Type: 97 Octane Petrol
Drive: Propellar
Hull Type: Monohull “V-Hull”
Top Speed: 90MPH
Overall Length: 4.0 Meters
Overall Width: 1.2 Meters
Cockpit Length: 2.0 Meters
Cockpit Width: 0.8 Meters
Person Capacity: 1
Maximum Payload: 110KG
Boat Weight: 75KG
Engine Type: Yamaha 2 stroke
Engine Cubic Capacity: 8500cc
Engine HP: 70
Fuel Type: 97 Octane Petrol
Drive: Propellar
Hull Type: Monohull “V-Hull”
Top Speed: 90MPH
The Monohull or “V-Hull” Type Powerboat has basic characteristics to that of the domestic Ski Boat that most think of when the word “Powerboat” is mentioned.
However once adopted by the inshore powerboat racing scene back in the early 1970s those similarities soon started to fade. The class evolved into the Monohull T850 international race series were top drivers can hit speeds in excess of 90MPH.
These single seater torpedo shaped monsters are powered by 850cc 70HP race prepared engines which give amazing acceleration along with awesome cornering abilities. “If you have ever watched a James Bond Film you know what we mean”.
Now everyone can experience the speed and power at the wheel of the Monohull - As we offer you the chance to pilot one first hand either on your own or with a group of friends on a Stag, Hen Event, Team Building activity or as Corporate entertainment.
See the Monohull in action
Experience the Monohull yourself
Sports Boats Experience
Sports Boats Drive & Ride Experience
Power boat Extravaganza Experience
Micro Cat Powerboat Statistics and Information
April 11th, 2011Designer and Builder: Gemini Marine SA
Overall Length: 4.1 Meters
Overall Width: 2.1 Meters
Cockpit Length: 2.45 Meters
Cockpit Width: 1.1 Meters
Person Capacity: 2
Maximum Payload: 250KG
Boat Weight: 75KG
Engine Type: Tohatsu 2 stroke
Engine Cubic Capacity: 700cc
Engine HP: 50
Fuel Type:97 Octane Petrol
Drive: Propeller
Hull Type: Tunnel Catamaran
Top Speed: 50MPH
Overall Length: 4.1 Meters
Overall Width: 2.1 Meters
Cockpit Length: 2.45 Meters
Cockpit Width: 1.1 Meters
Person Capacity: 2
Maximum Payload: 250KG
Boat Weight: 75KG
Engine Type: Tohatsu 2 stroke
Engine Cubic Capacity: 700cc
Engine HP: 50
Fuel Type:97 Octane Petrol
Drive: Propeller
Hull Type: Tunnel Catamaran
Top Speed: 50MPH
Gemini 10 Micro Cat Powerboats originate from South Africa where since the early 1980′s local crews have raced inflatable boats down treacherous rivers and along rugged coastlines.
The concept was developed from life saving surf rescue craft for racing and leisure purposes. Since those days, inflatable boat technology and design has come along way, finally evolving into the highly capable, versatile and robust Gemini 10 Micro Cat Powerboats we use in our experiences today.
Gemini micro powerboats are designed to cope with a huge variety of sea conditions from flat calm lakes to large breaking surf. The boats are inflatable catamarans with 700cc 50hp race spec engines that can reach a top of 50mph and capable of manoeuvring around tight hair pin corners at an eye watering 3G.
Now everyone can experience the thrill of zipping across the water in a Gemini Micro Cat Powerboat as we offer rides either on your own or with a group of friends on a Stag, Hen Event, Team Building activity or as Corporate entertainment.
The Micro cat also has an extreme turning force of 2G! The trick is to see if you can hang on!
See the Micro Cat in action
Experience the Micro Cat yourself
Micro Cat Blast
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Catamaran S850 Powerboat Statistics and Information
April 11th, 2011Designer and Builder: Burgess/Molgard
Overall Length: 3.6 Meters
Overall Width: 1.8 Meters
Cockpit Length: 1.5 Meters
Cockpit Width: 0.8 Meters
Person Capacity: 1
Maximum Payload: 110KG
Boat Weight: 95KG
Engine Type: Yamaha 2 stroke
Engine Cubic Capacity: 8500cc
Engine HP: 70
Fuel Type: 97 Octane Petrol
Drive: Propellar
Hull Type: Catamaran Tunnel Hull
Top Speed: 90MPH
Overall Length: 3.6 Meters
Overall Width: 1.8 Meters
Cockpit Length: 1.5 Meters
Cockpit Width: 0.8 Meters
Person Capacity: 1
Maximum Payload: 110KG
Boat Weight: 95KG
Engine Type: Yamaha 2 stroke
Engine Cubic Capacity: 8500cc
Engine HP: 70
Fuel Type: 97 Octane Petrol
Drive: Propellar
Hull Type: Catamaran Tunnel Hull
Top Speed: 90MPH
Formula 4 Catamaran Powerboat racing has to be seen to be believed.
Spectators who are new to this most spectacular watersport are invariably left spellbound when they witness these lightweight catamarans defying the laws of gravity and virtually lifted in the air during high-speed manoeuvres with only a portion of the boat in contact with the water.
The Formula 4 Catamaran is an incredible machine and capable of accelerating from 0 to 60mph in approximately 3 seconds. The hull is 12 foot long and 6 foot wide, and driven by 850cc 70HP race tuned engines with stainless steel surface piercing propellers. Current race drivers can corner through 180 degrees in a distance of 40 feet at 80mph, subjecting the pilots to 3 “Gs” and capable if achieving speeds in excess of 90MPH.
Now everyone can experience this unrivalled adrenaline pumping powerboat first hand - As we offer you the chance to pilot one first hand either on your own or with a group of friends on a Stag, Hen Event, Team Building activity or as Corporate entertainment.
See the Catamaran in action
Experience the Catamaran yourself
Sports Boats Experience
Sports Boats Drive & Ride
Powerboat Extravaganza Experience
FHM Magazine Go Powerboat Racing
February 26th, 2011
Instead of wasting yet another weekend slumped in front of the EastEnders omnibus, you could be doing, well, pretty much anything in the world. So FHM lay down the alternatives…
Statistics always make for shocking reading. When they’re not telling you that 47 per cent of Mexicans will be suffocated to death by their own over-sized sombreros, they’re warning you of the 99.9 per cent likelihood of a massive tidal wave in the next 15 minutes. In Bournemouth.
For the purposes of this feature, FHM pondered spending many thousands on uncovering lots of stats, before we decided to blow the lot on strong French beer. Because, really, what’s the point? We already know the answer to our question, “What will you be doing this weekend?” Let’s take a guess. There’ll be some drinking involved, certainly… perhaps a visit involving dribbling relatives emitting faint smells of wee… and, of course, there’ll be a few household chores performed without effort or enthusiasm as you clasp a weary hand to your hungover head. Brilliant.
And next weekend? Oh right, more of the same. But it doesn’t have to be like that. There is more to Saturday and Sunday than routine. So we’ve scoured the Earth for 20 fantastic things that you can do, and none of them take more than 48 hours to master. True, some of them will leave you financially destitute and living off bin scraps for the rest of your life, but sweet Lord, they’ll make next weekend more memorable than the last. Go for it!
FHM enjoy a day out with Team Power Boating
Until recently, the only excitement to be found on Britain’s inland lakes was confined to grown men in canvas hides, apoplectic over the arrival of a flock of mangy geese. This may sound difficult to top when it comes to adrenalin pumping action, but the arrival of Team Power Boating to a lake in Tamworth has done just that.
They offer complete beginners the chance to tear around a circuit in boats manoeuvrable and fast enough to perform mini jumps from their own wake. After registration at 9am, you’ll hit the water almost immediately to try out three different powerboats: Hydroplanes, Monohulls and Formula Four Catamarans. All are capable of doing 65mph and in the afternoon you will get some one-to-one instruction in the boat of your choice, as you take it around a circuit with an instructor navigating the markers and avoiding rogue moorhens.
Charlotte Kirkham Mercury Sport July 4th 1996
February 3rd, 2011
WORLD-CLASS powerboat racer Charlotte Kirkham has stepped up to Formula Four in a bid to add another national title to her impressive tally.by-Chris Bourne
Charlotte, is one of only a handful of women in the country to compete in the dare devil sport and has already notched up a victory in her first outing at Stewartby Lake in Bedfordshire. Three girls lined up out of 14 boats competing and Charlotte became the first woman ever to win the race. Despite missing the first two Formula Four rounds due to a family holiday she still stands a chance of winning the event and will be competing at Southport this weekend. Charlotte, of Greenwood Park Hednesford is based at Kingsbury Water Park near Tamworth and is a member of the Midlands Hydroplane Club. The 20 year old is already number one in Britain, number one in the Midlands, number two in the world and holds the British speed record at 67.35 mph in the OSY 400 Class.
Only two women nationally race in the class, while just three compete in the Formula Four catamaran class, in which the driver is enclosed in a cockpit as opposed to driving a hydroplane lying on your stomach. She first became involved in the sport after club members persuaded her to try it out when she worked in the catering department at Kingsbury Water Park. Charlotte is a care assistant By day at Woodbridge House Nursing Home in Weeford. Charlotte trains two days a week and every weekend, when not competing. Dad Peter and neighbour Colin Carter are mechanics, while mom Rita is responsible for the teas and the JDS Racing Team transport the boats to and from events all over the country.
