12/16/09 - Hovercraft episode to air on
Discovery Channel!! "Motor City Motors" - A new show featuring
the exploits of the Detroit
Brothers to air starting Dec . 28 at 10:00pm. The "Hovercraft
episode" featuring club member Chris Sorgatz will be the
6th episode aired. Tune to Discovery
Channel for more info.
11/09/09
- Buy Stuff from the Hoverclub!! New items added to the Merchandise page - Caps,
Tee shirts and Polo shirts available while supplies last. They
make great Christmas gifts!
10/26/09
- "Hover Racers: Flying on air" Smithsonian Channel HD presents "Hover Racers:
Flying on air", Nov. 1 at 8:00 pm eastern time.
Filmed in 2007 at Chillicothe Hoverally and various other locations,
this exciting hovercraft movie features numerous members of the
Hoverclub of America! Click the link for a complete list of showings.
Click the Play button to watch the movie trailer.
10/22/09
- HCGB submits bid to host WHC 2010
The Hovercraft Club of Great Britain has submitted its bid to
the World Hovercraft Federation with a proposal to host the World
Hovercraft Championships, August 23-29, 2010 in Towcester, UK.
Click the link to view the formal application.
10/21/09
- NAVY LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) Reunion.
Planning is underway for a Possible Race and Cruise event at Little
Creek Naval Amphibious Base near Norfolk, VA. Click the link for
ongoing discussion. More details as the event firms up.
9/28/09 - Watch edited replay of Saturday's
Formula racing at Pontiac Lake
9/19/09
- Watch UK & US Hovercraft Racing Live next weekend
Tune in Saturday Sept. 26 at 6:00 am eastern time for the Final
race of the UK National Championships at Towcester, UK. Then at
1:00 pm eastern time, check out the Roar on the Shore
in Waterford, MI. as we close out the US race season in spectacular
style! There is Racing on Saturday and Sunday. (Click the link
and press play).
8/29/09
- Watch UK Hovercraft Racing Live this weekend
Tune in for the Gang Warily round of the UK National Championships,
this weekend Sat, Sun & Mon August 29-31. Racing starts around
6:00 am US Eastern time. Replay will be available later in the
day specifically for non UK viewers.
8/7/09
- Sponsorship Request
The Hoverclub is seeking corporate and individual sponsorship
for the upcoming "Roar on the Shore" Rally. Click the
link to view the sponsorship opportunities (pdf file)
7/28/09 - Cordova Hover-in Photos
Click Here
for Dave's photos. Click Here
for Gary's photos.
7/15/09
- "Roar on the Shore"
- New Rally just announced!
Missed Hoverally? Don't miss this one! Hovercraft racing and general
cruising at Pontiac Lake State Park, near Detroit, MI. Sept. 26
& 27. Click on the link for more info. Complete details coming
soon.
7/3/09 - Hoverally '09 Wrap-up : Part
II
Click Here
to view club member Gary Jensen's amazing Hoverally Photos. Turn
on the "slideshow" and sit back and enjoy photos from
the Friday cruise all the way through to Sunday's awards ceremony.
7/2/09 - Hoverally '09 Wrap-up
Click Here
for local news article. For Racing photos click Here
or Here
(courtesy of Dave Reyburn and Kevin Rutland). For unedited streaming
video of both Saturday and Sunday events click Here
(courtesy of Keith Oakley)
6/8/09
- Hoverally '09 Updates
Click the link for the latest updates: WebTV broadcasting, Pictures
of trophies and plaques, updated cruising info, Iowa boater education
info, Point to Point Challenge details, Friday night Dinner menu,
Guest Speaker info.
6/2/09
- Hoverally Race purse increased
Thanks to a generous donation from the Ganeaux racing team, the
Race purse for Entry level and Juniors classes has been increased
to match Formula 25. Click the link to view the race purse (PDF
file).
4/7/09 - Riverside Hoverally '09
- Get ready to Live it Up!
It's official!! Hoverally '09 is coming to Riverside, Iowa on
June 18-21. The Hoverclub of America in conjunction
with our newest sponsor Riverside
Casino and Golf Resort are hosting Hoverally '09. Make plans
to be in Iowa this summer for this exciting event! More details
coming very soon.
3/6/09 - Belleville Lake Ice Hover-in
Update
Hosted by the Clearwood brothers, Thanks to all who came. A great
time was had by all. Stories on the forum,
and photos in the gallery.
(You will need to log in to view photos)
2/14/09 - Devil's Lake Hover-in update
The event was well attended by 17 hoverclub members and 8 hovercraft.
Look for photos and story in a future edition of HoverNews.