Hovercraft Driving Experience

If you are trying to find a gift for someone who is tricky to buy for, has most things or like things a bit unusual and exciting then a hovercraft driving experience gift could be just right for them. Hovercrafts are in a class of their own, like a mix of helicopter, car and boat all rolled into one fun package. The novelty of hovering on a cushion of air never wears off.

Typically, you will be given a brief introduction, safety briefing and presentation. After that, you will be allowed to put it all to the test, manning your very own hovercraft. There are only 2 controls - the rudder and the throttle, though, it is not as easy as it looks. If you are wondering about brakes, there are none!

During your hovercraft driving experience you will be invited to take part in a selection of challenges, there is normally a specially designed track to give you the optimum experience of gliding a hovercraft over different terrain. Whether racing against the clock, a previous personal time or friends and family members, it will be an exhilarating experience for all involved. You will have to think fast and efficiently when controlling a hovercraft round the designated area, but that intensity is also where the joy in the experience comes from.

There of course is a minimum age like any of these driving experiences, though; you may be shocked to find out how young you can be to take part. The legal age for driving one of these amazing vehicles is 14 years old, with children as young as 12 being allowed on accompanied by an adult. So unlike the Porsche and Ferrari driving experiences, you don't need a drivers licence or any previous experience for that matter. Just turn up, listen carefully and enjoy!

Now I am sure you are interested already and heard the "S" word. Well, the kind of hovercraft you will be controlling can reach speeds of 40 miles per hour. There are also a number of tricks you can try such as spinning the hovercraft in 360 and 180 degrees. There is also a certain amount of joy to be had from gliding sideways and as you go round the special track, you will notice that sometimes when you feel you have to slow down that you actually should go faster.

Even if you aren't that big a speed a freak, you will still enjoy the experience of floating and gliding over water and ground. All the safety equipment is provided and when it's time to finish, there is normally a nice chill out zone, changing rooms showers and licenced bar to help you wind down your day of action pack fun! There have been no unsatisfied customers who have tried a hovercraft driving experience. As a work activity, stag event, birthday or even anniversary present it does not fail to deliver as it promises. The smiles on the faces of the people when they come away from the hovercrafts say it all - complete and utter fun.