Land Yachting
About this experience
Speed along and try your hand something different with this exciting morning of Land Yachting for one.
You may have seen these vehicles zipping around, powered by nothing but the wind and reaching speeds of over 40 mph, and now’s your chance to get into the driving seat and feel the speed for yourself. You’ll have plenty of time to get to grips with the controls, practising on a course designed to hone your skills before heading out onto the open plain to really get the wind in your sails.
These ultra-modern land yachts can travel three or four times faster than the wind speed, so even on a moderately calm day you should be shooting along hair-raisingly fast mere inches from the ground. An expert tutor will be on hand at all times to ensure you get the most that you can from your land-yacht, so expect an adrenaline-fuelled thrill ride from beginning to end and a sporting experience unlike any other.
SKU: PLYA11
For 1
participant12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“A fantastic experience”
I had an absolute blast! It was a lovely day, slightly overcast and with a bit of wind. After a safety brief and a demo, we were off reaching up and down this field. When the wind picked up, the organisers reefed the sails and we were again zooming along under control. I am a keen sailor but there were two others in my session that had never sailed and they too were really enjoying it. Highly recommend it and would go again. Such great fun!
What's Included
- 2 hours driving of an ultra-modern land yacht in Kent
- Expert tuition from a highly-skilled instructor
- Reach speeds approaching 40 mph while inches off the ground
- Available all year round
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at the land yacht centre you’ll be greeted by one of the highly-trained instructors before being given a full safety briefing and starter tuition in the correct handling techniques.
As the yachts have no brakes, your instruction will start with stopping safely before moving on to the more advanced steering skills on a special land yacht course. Once you’ve mastered the basics you’ll head out to find out what these amazing vehicles are capable of.
Location
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South East
- Romney Marsh, Kent
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 16
- Maximum weight: 16 stone
- Reasonable agility is required to get into the craft, so if you have any concerns please discuss them with the centre. Participants should have a reasonable level of fitness
- Spectators are welcome
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
Courses run 7 days a week all year round - exclusions may apply. Most Day Courses start at 10.00 but please check when you book a date for the activity. There is a £10 supplement for weekend and bank holiday bookings (payable when booking).
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
“A fantastic experience”
I had an absolute blast! It was a lovely day, slightly overcast and with a bit of wind. After a safety brief and a demo, we were off reaching up and down this field. When the wind picked up, the organisers reefed the sails and we were again zooming along under control. I am a keen sailor but there were two others in my session that had never sailed and they too were really enjoying it. Highly recommend it and would go again. Such great fun!
“A fantastic sporting experience ”
A fantastic experience of a sport that was completely alien to me. Having gained the hang of the yachting technique the whole event became quite exhilarating. Alan the trainer was very precise and direct with his instructions which enabled me to quickly learn the basics and gain the full experience.