Tight fitting Buoyancy aids and kill-cords are essential, helmets and wetsuits are sometimes used. Check local by-laws before launching on the sea. Commercial Powerboat Rides Various rides and trips are available from harbour tours to fast powerboat rides through rough water off the coast. Expeditions and Racing Powerboats can be used for expeditions in their own right, or in a support role for other water based expeditions. A number of comments on the safety boat section and sailing page will be relevant.
Powerboat racing involves lots of skill, lots of money, and lots of risk.
Scouts are probably best left in the spectator area. Where to go Powerboats are often prohibited on inland lakes and rivers. On other lakes, rivers and canals a licence is needed or a launching fee must be paid. The sea is unrestricted, apart from local by-laws in harbours and beech areas. There may still be a fee to pay for use of a slipway.