Gary & Danielle's Northern Exposure

On the way there our stately progress in the little red car caused something of a tailback so we were looking forward to hitting some speed. When David was taking us through the controls he said the steering was 'just like a bicycle', well, there any resemblance ended!

We got all togged up in our overalls and crash helmets thinking how hard can it be? What we didn't realise was that because you sit so close to the ground you feel like you are going far faster than you actually are. It was a bit unnerving to start with but by the end of the session we had got the hang of it and were whizzing over land and water trying to get a good time. Who won? You'll have to watch to find out!

BACKGROUND

David Wilson opened his hovercrafting business on the family farm in July 2008. Currently it is the only purpose built hovercraft racing track in Northern Ireland.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO

The hovercrafts can seat two but best performance is achieved with a single driver. Tuition is given and overalls and helmets are provided. There are several hovercrafts and hairpin bends and water hazards are incorporated into the grass track to give a varied and challenging race. The hovercrafts can reach a top speed of 40 mph.

COST

COST: £25.00 for 15 minutes, £45.00 for 30 minutes. There are a variety of prices and packages so do check with the company.

BOOKING

Call David or Jamie on 028 7772 2235.

Email queries and bookings to info@foylehov.com

More details at Foylehov Hovercrafting

Foylehov Hovercrafting

71 Carrowclare Road

Limavady

Co. L'Derry

BT49 9EB

Opening hours: opening times vary depending on the season. Check with the venue.

SIMILAR PLACES

Discover Northern Ireland - Adventure www.discovernorthernireland.com/adventure/

Outdoor Northern Ireland www.outdoorni.com/

Discover Derry www.derryvisitor.com

Northern Ireland Tourist Board www.nitb.com

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