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It's in the name...

A myth we always like to clarify with a lot of interested parties is that both ThunderCat Racing UK and Zapcat Racing are names of UK racing series rather than the boats themselves - Zapcat Racing are within the UK under the RYA and ThunderCat Racing being World Wide under the RYA and UIM governing bodies. The inflatable catamarans come in all shapes and sizes from manufacturers mainly from South Africa where the sport began way way back in the early eighties... (watch a video of the action from then here) Some of the manufacturers include: Aquarius, Gemini, Infanta, Ceasar & Bobkat all fitted with either a 2 stroke Tohatsu or Yamaha outboard motor.

18 countries and counting

Each Country around the world races the same format of classes and courses, testing newbie's, experienced and expert competitors to their limits. The sport has three carefully designed disciplines to push teams in all aspects the sea or lake can throw at them.

M-SHAPE - Mainly run in Surf; is a short course approx 200m x 300m - Boats can be seen to fly up to 6m in the air!!

CIRCUIT - Where speed begins; this is a larger course approx 500m x 500m for achieving the maximum speed the tunnel hull can provide (110kpm)

LONGHAUL/ENDURO - Separates the men from the mice; generally over a distance of 100km+  teams will be sent off down the coast to specific locations, beach the boat and run around a checkpoint. Out in all conditions (except fog!)

In Conclusion

ThunderCat Racing has mass appeal to all ages offering great year round entertainment. So if your looking for a new sport/hobbie/friend or want something just to follow... get in touch today. If you are interested in promoting your business through ThunderCats we have had sponsors and advertisers around the world securing their names on team race boats and race events, taking full advantage of the media frenzy and promotional opportunities.  Thousands of spectators now follow Thundercat Racing, which is positioning itself as one of the most prominent watersports of the twenty first century.

Once you have tried it.. and you have an ounce of adrenaline in your body you shall experience a strange addictive streak that will mean you'll want to race year on year! The UK RYA championship is very flexible meaning so long as you pass your training you can enter one race.. two... or all of them depending on your budget and available time.

7/5/2015 16:44