 The
Hovercraft Club of Great Britain
Hovercrafting
 The
Hovercraft Club of Great Britain was started in 1960 by a
group of enthusiasts who wanted to develop single seat hovercraft
for racing or recreational cruising on rivers and coastal
waters.
The national Club has 700 members nationwide, and is linked
to the European Hovercraft Federation and World Hovercraft
Federation.
The Hovercraft Club organises events throughout the year.
These include hovercraft race meetings, cruises, offshore
events and other social activities. The races are divided
into Formulas from the powerful F1, capable of up to 80mph
to the lowly F25 – small craft which can be both raced
and used for recreation cruises on rivers, and coastal waters,
There is also a Formula Junior for youngsters aged from 11
– 16
 Events
are held in different venues in the UK, on the Continent,
and biennially as a World Hovercraft Championship.
There are six branches dotted around the UK, and members
of the Hovercraft Club are available for help and advice with
designing and building a hovercraft – this being the
most important aspect of hovercraft ownership – though
it is possible to buy hovercraft and build them from kits
and plans.
It is possible to arrange a self-drive on a hovercraft for
the more adventurous.
The club publishes a very detailed book “Hovercraft
Constructor’s Guide” – also available on
a CD-Rom
Membership
Premier Plus membership is £32 per year – for
those with hovercraft who take part in Hovercraft Club events
or
Premier Membership of £22. Both membership categories
include a monthly Magazine – Light Hovercraft, a paddock
pass and the opportunity to participate in hovercraft events,
by camping on club sites, marshalling, lap scoring, course,
construction etc.
 Further
Information on the Club or Publications
Website The
Hovercraft Club of Great Britain
or from
Rev. W Granville Spedding PO Box 328, Bolton BL6 4FP
Tele: 01204 841248 email: info@hovercraft.org.uk
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