What does the Zapcat Powerboat Experience include?

You’ll feel like James Bond in this high-speed sea adventure. This is the only powerboat experience in the UK that is run and delivered by the current National Zapcat Championship winning team, where all of the instructors and staff have all competed. Not only do they hold RYA race licences but also safety boat, advanced powerboat and instructor tickets.

Zapcats are lightweight, high speed, insanely agile, adrenaline pumping, performance powerboats. Great fun on calm water and a huge grin factor in waves and in the air! Just under 50mph top speed, up to 3 G in a turn, handle as if on rails, leap 6ft into the air and you start to understand what these boats can do! This is motocross or rallying on water, the skill of the pilot, a couple of foot straps and ropes are all that is going to prevent you from going for a swim! But if you do, you will be wearing a helmet, lifejacket and top of the range dry suit and a safety boat will be there to rescue you.

As all race co-pilots will tell you, "You don’t qualify to call yourself a Zapcat co-pilot unless you have been for at least one swim!"

Where does the Zapcat Powerboat Experience take place?

Southampton in Hampshire or Southend in Essex.

When does the Zapcat Powerboat Experience take place?

Courses run on selected weekdays, Saturdays and some Sundays all year round.

Are there any restrictions?

Minimum age is 16 (although under 18’s need parental consent). There is no maximum age if you are fit enough. Height 4’10" - 6’ 6". Maximum weight is 21 stone. This experience is not suitable for those with serious back problems, heart complaints or pregnant ladies. Non swimmers are accepted but please inform the supplier at the safety briefing. All guests will be asked to sign a Health & Safety declaration and an indemnity form.