Have you ever thought of cruising along the deep blue waters under the clear blue skies! If you have then be prepared to have the time of your life on your next vacation. Prepare yourself to experience some breathtaking views while riding on a speedboat.
A Speed Boat is a motor boat capable of traveling at high speeds on water. Speed Boat rides are great ways of experiencing the coastlines and having fun. Just like racing cars provide enthusiasm and excitement to drivers in the same manner speedboat provides the same degree of thrill and excitement to the boaters.
The history of Speedboats dates back to the first boat powered by a petrol engine was tested on the Neckar river by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1886, when they tested their new "longcase clock" engine. It had been constructed in the former greenhouse (converted into a workshop) in Daimler's back yard.
With that in mind, there are many different types of Speed Boats. The primary objective of the Speedboat is for speed and boating pleasure. How much Speed Boats cost depends entirely on your need and choice of style.
There are various tourist locales in India and abroad where one can do Speedboat rides. The charges depend on the place and location. Wearing a life jacket is a must on a speed boat. In most of places there are speed boats available on rental charges. In some tourist spots in India like Munnar , Kovalam & Goa one can go for a speedboat ride with an experienced driver.
There are number of tour operators who conduct special tours and trips to view cities on Speedboat. Sometimes these high speed boat rides are a great way to see a city! London, New York, Sydney, Chicago is some places around the world where amazing speedboat rides are arranged for tourists.
Speedboat rides are dependent on the weather conditions and tidal situations. All seasons are favorable for Speedboat rides except the Monsoons. One should also stay away from Speedboat trips during rough seas & high tides.
Speedboat Racing is also catching up on the popularity. F1 Motorboat Racing Championship is a championship of powerboats similar to Formula One racing. Each F1 powerboat race lasts approximately 45 minutes following a circuit marked out in a selected stretch of water, usually a lake, river, or sheltered bay.
So whether it’s racing or simple fast cruise a Speedboat ride is a truly memorable experience! So just pick your destination, location and set out on an adrenaline fuelled trip.