The Honda Formula 4-Stroke championship (HF4S)
The Honda Formula 4-Stroke Power Boat Experience
Experience the unique thrill of a high speed tour of the Solent in a genuine offshore powerboat. Hold on tight as your highly experienced instructor takes the boat to the limit completing our offshore circuit. Feel the grace and pace of these racing thoroughbreds!
Your experience will begin in Southampton with a safety briefing. You will then be provided with offshore racing jacket and life jacket and escorted to the waiting powerboat. After a short cruise down the river the driver will open up the throttle and you will the flying across the waves.This unique experience includes a demonstration of wave jumping, high speed cornering, racing lines and starts.
The Honda Formula 4-Stroke championship (HF4S) is the largest, most exciting offshore powerboat series in the world. Feel the speed and grace of this highly responsive racing machine. During this experience the Driver (usually a current or past racer) heads into the Solent to show what the boat can do.
Your one and half hours on board includes approximately 15 minutes of hands-on driving and tuition. You will also have the opportunity to test your skills on our timed offshore racing circuit. Be prepared for the ride of your life!
Honda Experiences
Then it's back to the waterside bar for a reflection and compare lap times!
Everything you need for this exciting Honda speed boat experience is included in the price.
Includes full instruction from qualified sailing instructors and is a great introduction into the world of Honda Formula power boating!
Ultimate Powerboat Day
You want more... then try out our Ultimate Powerboat Day (full day additional cost)
This is a chance to drive two of the fastest most exciting powerboats in the UK. Start off learning to drive a Honda Race Boat (Two Hours).
As above plus then take a lunch back at base and get ready to take on the Suzuki Hypercat
The 300Hp Suzuki powered Hypercat we have is similar to the craft used in the class one powerboat series. Feel the speed and grace of this highly responsive racing machine.
She can power through almost any water at high speed sending the boat flying high above the surface. This High performance wild cat demands respect, would you like to put her through her paces? The Driver (usually a current or past racer) heads into the Solent to show what the boat can do. Your two hours on board includes approximately 20 minutes of hands-on driving and tuition. The boat operates within Southampton Water and extends into the Solent. The boat is soft riding and the seating comfortable. With over twice the power of the Honda Powerboats and an 'air entrapment hull' you will soon be flying into the Solent. On both craft you can drive the offshore circuit and compare lap times.
Please note: The minimum group size for the Honda Power Boats Experience is 8.