http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/ This is the Hovercraft Club of Great Britain. en Thu, 17 May 2012 09:48:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/images/misc/rss.png http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/ http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25183-website-front-end&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:37:08 GMT i have to say the new home page of the website looks FAB - clean, fresh, uncluttered, great galleries top job all invloved i'm very impressed

tony ]]> General Forum broad5186 http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25183-website-front-end http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25181-Wanted-rotax-503-Intake-Manifold-for-a-single-carb&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:52:23 GMT Hi I am looking for a rotax 503 Intake Manifold for a single carbsingle carb. I think it is part number 867 450. Has anyone got one hidden away... Hi
I am looking for a rotax 503 Intake Manifold for a single carbsingle carb. I think it is part number 867 450. Has anyone got one hidden away that I could buy?
John ]]> Hovercraft stuff for sale! jonski http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25181-Wanted-rotax-503-Intake-Manifold-for-a-single-carb http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25176-big-lake-course-change&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 20:03:40 GMT due to the adverse weather there will be changes to the site plans as the planned camping area looks like it will not be accessible. i will re... due to the adverse weather there will be changes to the site plans as the planned camping area looks like it will not be accessible.

i will re survey tomorrow - we do know theres one good section of land for camping on so it looks like changing the layout so we don't suffer a mud bath exit.

i will of course keep you posted.

just the same problem as rother = this damned drought is really soaking me off :) ]]> General Forum rhodes5577 http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25176-big-lake-course-change http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25175-Wanted..Aquaroll-or-similar&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 16:42:23 GMT I have finally capitulated and acquired a caravan but I need a fresh water barrel. If anyone has one spare please contact me? Thanks Chris I have finally capitulated and acquired a caravan but I need a fresh water barrel.

If anyone has one spare please contact me?

Thanks

Chris ]]> Hovercraft stuff for sale! daly5546 http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25175-Wanted..Aquaroll-or-similar http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25174-Cruise-this-saturday-Kent&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 15:31:53 GMT Hi All

There's about six of us planning to launch into the Swale from the Ski club under the Sheppey bridge on saturday at 9am. If you have a reliable cruiser, you're very welcome to join Gavin Parson, Nelson Wood, Karl Cristina, Phil and myself for a buzz up into the Thames.

Drop me a line on russ(at)flyingfishhovercraft.co.uk or 07584 996 552

Russ Pullen ]]> General Forum Fishionado http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25174-Cruise-this-saturday-Kent http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25173-The-South-East-branch-back-in-action!&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 14:04:10 GMT Thanks to all who attended last night's meeting. I thought there was an excellent buzz in the room, and with a decent spread of interest in both cruising and racing, we should be able to resurrect the SE branch into a busy and versatile branch.
I've been asked by the HCGB Council to take on the role re-establishing the cruising side of the HCGB so it would be great if we can hold regular cruising events to get things started down here. Whilst Kent is 'our' patch, there's some great cruising to be had throughout Essex and East Anglia so I'll aim to organise some events there in due course as well.

Much of the cruising side will be 'check the weather/tide, make the call/send the email to invite everyone...and go!' So keep your craft on the button and ready to go! On top of that we'll try to organise some overnight/weekend events.

Other cruising type events I'd like to do are

1. A self sufficient overnight camping trip (maybe launch Whitstable, camp over at Dargate Fort, back the day after?)
2. A 'round-the-island' endurance race from Leysdown round the Isle of Sheppey.
3. Look into the possibility of a one-off Coastal Race this year and maybe two or three events next year. I'll only push this one forward if it looks that it will get enough interest. Idea is basically to have a race on saturday morning, then a cruise, same thing sunday. This makes for an exciting cruise event with a difference.

Medway, Blackwater, The Solent, Norfolk Coast are all great places to explore.

As far as the inland race meeting idea is concerned, basically we need to find a venue before we can progress the idea any further. If you do know of any possible venues, then by all means approach the owners yourself to gauge interest, or alternatively pass as many details you can to Derek or myself. Once we have a venue or two as possibilites, we can start looking at the miriad of 'details.'

So, there's loads we can do -

Of course, all of this is only possible if I can get practical, hands-on support from club/branch members.

We spoke about the possibility of the Hovercraft Museum being resited to the Pegwell Bay Hoverport site. It is very early days yet, but it could actually happen given the interest it's immediately got from Thanet Council, the trustees of the museum and the foreshore department. Just English Nature to win over but with the hoverpad stuffed full of asbestos (and consequently irremovable!) lets hope they see the benefits of protecting this valuable piece of British heritage. If it does come off, every bit of help and assistance will be essential...but imagine seeing that SRN4 hovering up the pad again!

Heads up, the HCGB has negotiated a £100.00 insurance policy for cruisers. Cheapest available! So join up if you're not already a member!

REMINDER : This Saturday 9am at the waterski club under the Sheppey bridge for a cruise up into the Thames. Please confirm if you're coming.

Monthly meetings during summer seemed a well received idea - I'll drop a mail to confirm next meeting date and venue.

Kind Regards, and thanks again.

Russ Pullen.


PS IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE KEPT UP TO DATE ON WHATS ON ETC OR WANT MORE DETAILS ON MEETING DATES ETC, PLEASE DROP ME A LINE AT RUSS -AT- FLYINGFISHHOVERCRAFT.CO.UK


Russ Pullen
t : 0044 (0)1304 619820
m : 07584 996 552
www.flyingfishhovercraft.co.uk
russ@flyingfishhovercraft.co.uk ]]> General Forum Fishionado http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25173-The-South-East-branch-back-in-action! http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25172-Magnolls-2012-Video-Replay-now-available&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 09:48:15 GMT Video replays of our live coverage of Magnolls 2012 are now available at www.replay.raceresults.info (http://www.replay.raceresults.info) Laptimes... Video replays of our live coverage of Magnolls 2012 are now available at www.replay.raceresults.info Laptimes and Pointstables from Magnolls are also available on the same page.

You can also reach this page by clicking on the 'replay earlier events' button on the live page www.hover-racing.org

Keith ]]> General Forum Keith Oakley http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25172-Magnolls-2012-Video-Replay-now-available http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25170-Factory-clearance-in-preparation-for-moving&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 19:56:10 GMT We have for sale a number of items that must be sold beforewe move factory 1. Used Black Raptor hull, raced in Europe for 3 meetings, hull is... We have for sale a number of items that must be sold beforewe move factory

1. Used Black Raptor hull, raced in Europe for 3 meetings, hull is in excellent condition but has surface finish defects, bare hull offered, complete with steering system. £550 ono Skirts, templates and material available
2. Brand new (very light) Black Raptor craft mouldings; hull is assembled with buoyancy, minor surface imperfections . Duct, duct cover, stators, rudder, seat mouldings included but not fitted. £700 ono
3. Blue and grey Raptor craft (number 79 last year) Jamie was 2nd in F50 last year. Fitted with newly approved Hirth 50hp engine, skirts only done 3 race meetings, in good condition except for front left corner where I stuffed it into the bank at Jakes place trying to pass Conrad!! Easily repaired. Craft as it was at the end of last season has been stored in trailer shop over the winter. £3250 ovno
4. Large quantity of Miller race oil (approved by Rotax) £9 litre, discount for larger quantities

By item 2 and 3 above for £3750…

Keith
]]> Hovercraft stuff for sale! smallw1449 http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25170-Factory-clearance-in-preparation-for-moving http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25169-Good-News-!!&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 19:52:29 GMT Vortex Services are pleased to announce the setting up of itRacing Division, this will operate under the trading banner of Vortex... Vortex Services are pleased to announce the setting up of itRacing Division, this will operate under the trading banner of Vortex Services(Hovercraft) Ltd and will be run by Jamie Lewendon.

As a result of this new development, Jamie will also operatethe Vortex Race Sales Shop which will now be at all the meetings this year, wewelcome your continued support.

Keith
]]> General Forum smallw1449 http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25169-Good-News-!! http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25168-Rother&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 19:43:13 GMT I have spoken to the park today and they are worried about the camp site grassed area. There are areas that are water logged and boggy. I will be... I have spoken to the park today and they are worried about the camp site grassed area. There are areas that are water logged and boggy. I will be visiting the site on monday so more info then.
Lee Willars ]]> General Forum willa494 http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25168-Rother http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25165-booking-big-lake-online&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 18:48:03 GMT be patient and if you get directed to the club sales page part way through click on the race event booking photo and you will get back to your... be patient and if you get directed to the club sales page part way through click on the race event booking photo and you will get back to your shopping trolley.

remember to select at the bottom the collect on site option.

take your time ,theres a lot to select from :)

see you there. im all booked in and got my e mail reciept! ]]> General Forum rhodes5577 http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25165-booking-big-lake-online http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25164-Magnolls-Results&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 08:34:06 GMT Laptimes and pointstables for Magnolls are available at www.hover-racing.org (http://www.hover-racing.org) - click on buttons at the top of the page.... Laptimes and pointstables for Magnolls are available at www.hover-racing.org - click on buttons at the top of the page. Replay videos won't be available for a few days.

Great weekends racing with better weather than we anticipated, a good course, great company and fantastic fun particularly for all the new novice and junior drivers. Thanks to everyone in the NW Branch for setting it all up.

Keith ]]> General Forum Keith Oakley http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25164-Magnolls-Results http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25163-Big-lake-info&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 17:26:17 GMT http://www.hovercraftraceevents.co.uk/ SURF ROUND THE PAGES TO FIND ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW http://www.hovercraftraceevents.co.uk/


SURF ROUND THE PAGES TO FIND ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ]]> General Forum rhodes5577 http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25163-Big-lake-info http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25162-Big-lake-12-days-left-to-book&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 17:24:45 GMT Dear all, reminder that some items like hook up, evening events, endurance race, all need to be booked by 20th. we will only be able to... Dear all,

reminder that some items like hook up, evening events, endurance race, all need to be booked by 20th.

we will only be able to provide the facilities for those who have booked and we need a minimum number of entrants for the endurance race for it to happen.

PLEASE help the orgsnisers by getting your booking made.


Please pass this message you HCGB and EHF friends ]]> General Forum rhodes5577 http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25162-Big-lake-12-days-left-to-book http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25160-Tamar-Cruise-and-Historic-Vehicle-show-7-8-July-2012&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 19:03:11 GMT Explore the Tamar on Saturday and/or spend Sunday at a Historic Vehicle show demonstating your craft to the public on the fishing lake: Saturdays... Explore the Tamar on Saturday and/or spend Sunday at a Historic Vehicle show demonstating your craft to the public on the fishing lake:

Saturdays cruising (7th July) will explore either the Tamar or Plymouth Sound. The weather will dictate which way it goes! the cruise will involve a mandatory pub lunch, again weather will dictate where it is!

Sunday's show (8 July) is a Historic vehicle rally; plenty of old cars, tractors, bikes... even Ice Cream on sale from a restored 1950's ice cream van. The hovercraft part consists of us (as many as can attend) playing silly bu... So and so's on the fishing lake. The odd appearance of a schwimmwagen (look it up) in the lake to give the hovers a rest. Lots of public to talk to, all in all a good day out.

If there is enough interest and several craft and owners want make a weekend of it. (you can do either event or both, your call) I will put on a BBQ saturday night, There is camping/camper space and a couple of rooms and sofa's at my place for those making a weekend of it.

This is not a club event and attendees will be responsable for there own actions and insurance. (the show has event insurance)

let me know asap if you want to do the Historic Vehicle show as i would like to get your hovercraft make/info and owners name in the show guide (info needed by June 7th.) ]]> General Forum gaz http://www.hovercraft.org.uk/showthread.php?25160-Tamar-Cruise-and-Historic-Vehicle-show-7-8-July-2012