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UID:10709-1625875200-1626047999@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rother Valley Race Meeting 2021
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/rothervalley-2021/
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200629
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20200125T105249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T105829Z
UID:10596-1593216000-1593388799@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Italy EHF Race Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/italy-ehf-race-meeting/
LOCATION:Italy
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20200109T075426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T125739Z
UID:10570-1584748800-1584921599@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM and Social Weekend - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/agm-and-social-weekend/
LOCATION:AGM\, Hilton Hotel\, 100 Watering Lane\, Northampton\, NN4 0XW
CATEGORIES:HCGB Cruising Events,HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20190319T205750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T205853Z
UID:9068-1570233600-1570406399@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Halbendorfer Lake Weisswasser\, Germany - European Championship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/halbendorfer-lake-2019/
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20180408T215328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T204112Z
UID:8854-1569024000-1569196799@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Magnolls Farm Race Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\nThe North West Branch welcomes you to the final round of the 2019 UK Championship here at Magnolls\nFarm in Oswaldtwistle\, Lancashire. \nA mostly land based course with a small lake. This course features undulating terrain with quite steep\ninclines. A fast-flowing course with the notorious ‘Telegraph Pole Hairpin’ to catch out even the most\nexperienced drivers! \nGetting there\nSat Nav: Post Code – BB5 3RF\nFrom the West:\nM62/M61/M6/M65\, Head East on the M65\, at junction 5\, take the A6077/B6232 exit to Shadsworth\n0.4 mi <- At the roundabout\, take the 1st exit onto A6077\n0.2 mi -> Turn right onto Blackamoor Rd/B6231\n1.2 mi <- At the roundabout\, take the 1st exit onto Haslingden Rd/B6236\n0.5 mi <- Turn left and right onto Haslingden Old Rd\n100 ft -> Continue to the end of the road and follow to the right.\nFrom the East:\nM62/M66/M65\, Head west on M65\, at junction 6\, take the A678 exit to Blackburn N Cent\n0.8 mi <- At the roundabout\, take the 3rd exit onto A6119/A678\n0.3 mi <- At the roundabout\, take the 1st exit onto Whitebirk Rd/A6119\n0.4 mi ^ Continue straight onto Shadsworth Rd/B6130\n443 ft <- Turn left onto Bank Ln/B6236\, continue to follow B6236 Haslingden Road\n1.0 mi -> Turn right and right again onto Haslingden Old Rd\n100 ft -> Continue to the end of the road and follow to the right.\nPublic Admission Prices:\n£3.50 per person or £10.00 per car (up to 5 people)\nUnder 16’s FREE\nPlease Note\, No card/cash machines are used on site. \nSATURDAY \n08:00 Course Inspection (Officials Only)\n08:30 Scrutineering\n09:00 Marshals Briefing\n09:15 Drivers Briefing\n10:00 – Practice Sessions\nF50 / F3 / F35 – 15 minutes\nF2 / F1 – 15 minutes\nNovices – 15 minutes\nFJ / Colts – 20 minutes\nOpen (F35\, F3\, F503\, F2\, F1) – 15 minutes\nPADDOCK OPEN TO PUBLIC\n13:00 – First Set of Races\nFormula 50\nFormula 3/F35\nNovice\nJunior Colts\nFormula 2\nFormula 1\nJuniors\nOpen (F35\, F3\, F50\, F2\, F1)\nPADDOCK OPEN TO PUBLIC\n15:30 – Second Set of Races\nFormula 50\nFormula 3/35\nNovice\nJunior Colts\nFormula 2\nFormula 1\nJuniors\nOpen (F35\, F3\, F50\, F2\, F1) \nSUNDAY\n08:30 Marshals Briefing\n09:00 Drivers Briefing\n09:30 – Practice Sessions\nOpen – 20 minutes\nNovice – 20 minutes\nJunior & Colts – 20 minutes\nPADDOCK OPEN TO PUBLIC\n11:30 – Third Set of Races\nFormula 50\nFormula 3/35\nNovice\nJunior Colts\nFormula 2\nFormula 1\nJuniors\nOpen (F35\, F3\, F50\, F2\, F1)\nPADDOCK OPEN TO PUBLIC\n14:20 – Fourth Set of Races\nFormula 50\nFormula 3/35\nNovice\nJunior Colts\nFormula 2\nFormula 1\nJuniors\nOpen (F35\, F3\, F50\, F2\, F1)\nCOURSE DISMANTLING\nPRIZE GIVING\nApprox. 20 minutes after last race \nAll times are approximate
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/magnolls-farm-2019/
LOCATION:Magnolls Farm\, Magnolls Farm\, Oswaldtwistle\, BB5 3RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190916
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20190319T205148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T213146Z
UID:9060-1568419200-1568591999@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Flottsbro Sweden - European Championship
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe kindly ask all drivers & guests to register & reserve your Saturday night dinner tickets for Flottsbro 14-15 September\, use this link for more info & register online: \nhttp://swedenhovercraft.se/flottsbro-2019 \n  \nLink for Cabins at Flottsbro: https://www.flottsbro.se/sv/boende/#googtrans(sv|en) \n  \nWe need your registration before 31/8\, thanks \n  \nWe look forward to see as many of you as possible \n  \nBest regards \n  \nMagnus
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/flottsbro-sweden-2019/
LOCATION:Flottsboro\, Flottsbro\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190909
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20190319T205426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T183858Z
UID:9064-1567814400-1567987199@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saalburg Germany - European Championship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/saalburg-germany-2019/
LOCATION:Saalberg\, Saalberg\, Germany
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190827
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20180408T214743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T211801Z
UID:8850-1566604800-1566863999@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gang Warily Race Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/gang-warily-racemeeting2019/
LOCATION:Gang Warily Recreation Centre\, Gang Warily Recreation Centre\, Newlands Rd\, Southampton\, Hampshire\, SO45 1GA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190808
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20190121T205712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T103837Z
UID:9002-1565136000-1565222399@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Starlight Day - Popham Airfield
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY 7th AUGUST 2019 \nThe Starlight Childrens Foundation’s biggest event of the year will be held at\nPopham Airfield\, near Basingstoke\, Hampshire\, SO21 3BD on Wednesday 7th\nAugust 2019.\nMany volunteers come along to entertain critically and terminally ill children\nand some bring their aircraft\, helicopters\, classic and sports cars\, buses\, fire\nengines and the like to give rides.\nFor over ten years\, the Southern branch\, together with other members of the\nHCGB\, has supported this charity by giving rides in their hovercraft.\nThe Southern Branch is inviting anyone to join us who would like to give rides\nto these children or to just come along to assist those that can. Many children\nare expected and we want to ensure that there are enough of us to give them all\na great time. We well know what a rewarding and inspiring day it can be to\nmeet these young people and it makes a real difference\, not only to them but\nalso their families. \nWould you like to help? \nPlease contact us on 01425 610775 or 07711 560347 or \nemail: robertf.beech@btopenworld.com \nMany thanks\nBob Beech
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/starlight-day-pophamairfield-2019/
LOCATION:Popham Airfield\, Popham Airfield\, Coxford Down\,\, Winchester\, SO21 3BD
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190722
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20180408T214654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T204050Z
UID:8848-1563580800-1563753599@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Towcester Race Meeting 2
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/towcester-race-2/
LOCATION:Towcester Racecourse\, Towcester Racecourse\, London Road\, Towcester\, Northamptonshire\, NN12 6LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190708
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20180408T214515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T204213Z
UID:8846-1562371200-1562543999@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Towcester Race Meeting 1
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/towcester-race-1/
LOCATION:Towcester Racecourse\, Towcester Racecourse\, London Road\, Towcester\, Northamptonshire\, NN12 6LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190624
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20190319T204921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T210052Z
UID:9055-1561161600-1561334399@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tarcento Italy - European Race Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/tarcento-italy-2019/
LOCATION:Tarcento\, Italy\, Tarcento\, Italy
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190610
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20180408T212834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T213850Z
UID:8840-1559952000-1560124799@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rother Valley Race Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/possible-race-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Rother Valley Country Park\, Rother Valley Country Park\, Mansfield Road\, Wales Bar\, Sheffield\, S26 5PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190528
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20180408T214215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T214801Z
UID:8842-1558742400-1559001599@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Hacketts Lake Race Meeting - European & UK Championship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/hackettslake2019/
LOCATION:Hackett Lakes Race Meeting\, Sandy Ln\, Holme Pierrepont\,\, Nottingham\, NG12 2LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190507
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20180408T212624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T211609Z
UID:8836-1556928000-1557187199@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Allerton Race Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/allerton2019/
LOCATION:Allerton\, Allerton Park Estate\, Knaresborough\, HG5 0SE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Allerton.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190325
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20181114T145201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T205732Z
UID:8970-1553299200-1553471999@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/agm/
LOCATION:AGM\, Hilton Hotel\, 100 Watering Lane\, Northampton\, NN4 0XW
CATEGORIES:HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180910
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20171106T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T191208Z
UID:8125-1536105600-1536537599@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:World Hovercraft Racing Championships 2018
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/world-hovercraft-racing-championships-2018/
CATEGORIES:HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180820
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20171218T191534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T191957Z
UID:8533-1534550400-1534723199@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Liverpool Sailing Club
DESCRIPTION:Cruise organised by the North West Branch of the Hovercraft Club of Great Britain. \nLow water is at 11:50 on Saturday and 12:40 on Sunday \nPlease email Danny on dannybaldy@hotmail.com if you are interested or have any questions.
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/liverpool-sailing-club/
LOCATION:Liverpool Sailing Club
CATEGORIES:HCGB Cruising Events,HCGB Official Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180809
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20180719T103443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180719T105035Z
UID:8894-1533686400-1533772799@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Starlight Day - Popham Airfield
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY 8th AUGUST 2018 \nThe Starlight Childrens Foundation’s biggest event of the year will be held at\nPopham Airfield\, near Basingstoke\, Hampshire\, SO21 3BD on Wednesday 8th\nAugust.\nMany volunteers come along to entertain critically and terminally ill children\nand some bring their aircraft\, helicopters\, classic and sports cars\, buses\, fire\nengines and the like to give rides.\nFor over ten years\, the Southern branch\, together with other members of the\nHCGB\, has supported this charity by giving rides in their hovercraft.\nThe Southern Branch is inviting anyone to join us who would like to give rides\nto these children or to just come along to assist those that can. Many children\nare expected and we want to ensure that there are enough of us to give them all\na great time. We well know what a rewarding and inspiring day it can be to\nmeet these young people and it makes a real difference\, not only to them but\nalso their families. \nWould you like to help? \nPlease contact us on 01425 610775 or 07711 560347 or \nemail: robertf.beech@btopenworld.com \nMany thanks\nBob Beech
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/starlight-day-popham-airfield/
LOCATION:Popham Airfield\, Popham Airfield\, Coxford Down\,\, Winchester\, SO21 3BD
CATEGORIES:HCGB Cruising Events,HCGB Members Events,HCGB National Race Meetings,HCGB Official Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Starlight.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180807
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20180102T214558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T214558Z
UID:8582-1532736000-1533599999@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Irish Cruise
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/irish-cruise-2/
CATEGORIES:HCGB Cruising Events,HCGB Official Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20264994_1582338851818059_1658756901719798088_n.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180723
DTSTAMP:20260428T130704
CREATED:20171218T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T183622Z
UID:8522-1532131200-1532303999@www.hovercraft.org.uk
SUMMARY:Liverpool Sailing Club Cruise
DESCRIPTION:CRUISING \nWhat is Hovercraft cruising? \nIt’s using hovercraft to explore rivers\, lakes\, beaches\, mudflats and coastlines.  It can be as relaxing or challenging as you like\, depending on the environment\, or conditions you go out in.  Members of the Hovercraft of Great Britain organise and participate in various group cruising events around the country these can range in length from a day to over a week and in numbers from 2 craft to 50. The longest running cruising event is the ‘Rhone Raid’ across France from the Med to Switzerland which has run every summer for over 20 years. \nWhat is a cruising hovercraft? \nHovercraft are essentially zero-draft boats – they don’t actually need any water at all. They can travel on land and waters into areas that boats cannot reach providing a totally unique experience for the passengers. Unlike other watercraft\, when on water it “hovers” over the water surface on a cushion of air rather than being in the water. This lack of drag reduces the power needed to drive the vehicle making them efficient on petrol. Hovercraft can also launch easily from beaches and with no propeller in the water and as they produce no wake they pose significantly less threat to marine wildlife than boats.  It is unlike any other craft and its capabilities\, limitations and low environmental impact are little understood.  \n \nRacing hovercraft are a different design to cruising hovercraft in terms of noise\, speed and marinesafety – they are unsuitable for cruising use. Cruising craft are based on sound marine engineering and provide economic\, quiet and comfortable leisure use. \n  \nWhere can I use it?  \nCruising hovercraft can be used any place that a boat can be used. They have the same navigation rights (and responsibilities!) as other watercraft. Tidal water is normally freely navigable\, you can also use rivers (only on the tidal sections without consent) or inland waterways such as lakes (consent will probably be required).  There are bylaws in certain areas that specifically ban hovercraft so check that before you take them out. \nThere are many hovercruising meetings held throughout the UK during the year where everyone is welcome (check the calendar for details). \nWhat does The Hovercraft Club of Great Britain offer for Cruisers? \nThe HCGB has a Code of Conduct for Cruising to help hovercraft pilots operate safely and considerately. \nThere are various cruising meetings held throughout the UK during the year where everyone is welcome (check the for details).  It’s a great way of meeting other hovercraft cruisers\, who will have loads of tips on great places to cruise and how to get the best out of your craft.  \nOur member’s facebook page is an easy place to connect with other cruisers who can give advice on what craft would suit your specific requirements.  \nIf you are a club member then you will find the How to find a Cruising Site guide will help you find suitable launch spots. In addition\, we provide a UK with suggested destinations and any local navigation and safety information. Many other documents are also available to members to help with water access (Environmental Impact Report\, How to Organise a Cruising event\, etc.). The HCGB provide active support to members who have access problems in their area. \nThe Hovercraft Club of Great Britain can also provide up to date information on the various different companies that can provide insurance for cruising hovercraft.  \n   \nWill it float if the engine stops? \nThere is little difference in sea handling capability between a hovercraft and a boat of similar size. In good conditions\, a boat might be able to carry a heavier load but\, as good conditions are unusual in UK waters this isn’t much of an advantage! \nThe most common question people ask about hovercraft is “will it float if the engine stops?” – the answer is YES\, cruising hovercraft have full positive buoyancy and can be safely stopped on water indefinitely (fishing and just floating around are popular activities). \nWhere can I get a cruising hovercraft? \nYou can buy a new cruising hovercraft from several UK Manufacturers – take a look at the Hovercraft Suppliers Page.  Seemingly bargain craft sometimes appear on eBay but they are best avoided unless the seller can demonstrate that it IS actually a cruising hovercraft and not just a toy! Take a look at the HCGB Buyers Guide – it contains very useful information on second hand hovercraft and some of the pitfalls to avoid when buying. \nAn alternative is to build your own hovercraft – it’s not quite as daunting as it might sound! With good plans\, components or kit it is fairly straightforward. Unless you have extensive knowledge of hovercraft we strongly recommend that you don’t try to design your own! They are more complicated than they might look! \nHow do I learn to drive a hovercraft? \nIt actually isn’t too difficult to master the basics once you get over the initial “floating around out of control” stage! Check out the which will quickly get you past the first stage and also provide you with very important safety knowledge. The also run many suitable safety courses – the most appropriate for hovercraft use are “Basic Navigation and Safety” and the “Marine Radio – (Short Range Certificate)” courses. \nCRUISE EVENTS16 May 2026Hovercraft Cruise and recovery training  May 16th &17thNorfolk cruise and recovery training will take place on Hunstanton beach using one of the low tide lagoons . Launch point will be Heacham... Manor Farm Norfolk\, Manor Farm\, Field Dalling Road\, Binham  Google Map11 Sep 2026Norfolk Cruise   Heacham to Skegness  around the Wash  September 11th-13thNorfolk Cruise  . The plan is to travel from Heacham towards Kings Lynn following the wash shore line around to Skegness . All details... Manor Farm Norfolk\, Manor Farm\, Field Dalling Road\, Binham  Google MapMore Cruise Events 		WHY JOIN?GET THE FOLLOWING MEMBER BENEFITSMember benefits\n\nParticipation in events\neMagazine\nLocal branch meetings and events\nReduced site fees at events\nDriver licensing\nHovercraft registration\nMembers only Facebook Forum\n				JOIN US TODAY\nTake advantage of member benefits and click on the button below to join the club!. \nJoin Us
URL:https://www.hovercraft.org.uk/event/liverpool-sailing-club-cruise/
LOCATION:Liverpool Sailing Club
CATEGORIES:HCGB Cruising Events,HCGB Official Events
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