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• Devil's Lake, Michigan Tip-Up Festival

  • When
    February 07, 2026
  •  
    10:00 - 14:00
  • Location
    Manitou Beach, MI, 49293

  
  

  Located approximately 100 miles southwest of Detroit Michigan (near Adrian), this is the annual Winter Hover-In event in conjunction with the Devils Lake Tip-Up Festival.

  This is a non-racing event; just fun operation on the ice and snow. 

  The Tip-Up Festival is COMPLETELY weather dependent so make sure you confirm with the organizer that the event is ON before departing from your home.

  What is a Tip-Up? A Tip-Up is a small tripod-shaped ice fishing device that is put over a hole in the ice. When a fish bites, a small flag will "tip-up" alerting the fisherman.  This event is sponsored by the Devils and Round Lake Men's Club and features a variety of activities in addition to our hovercraft, including ice fishing, snowmobile racing, motorcycle ice racing, and outhouse races. The festival is a fundraiser for community needs projects, and it is subject to weather conditions (like thin or no ice).

  Host: Mike McFarland: wwjmmm@hotmail.com
  

  
  

  
  

  Weekend Schedule

  Saturday

  (10:00a - 5:00p) - General Operations/ Rides

  (1:00p-2:30p) - Fly to a nearby Tavern for Lunch

  

  Registration 

  No registration required- just show up and have fun!

  
  

  Parking

  Park at the public boat ramp on the west end of Devils Lake. (red arrow)

  

  When the ice is thick and everyone shows up with their toys (snowmobiles, quads, motorcycles, etc.) the parking can get very crowded.  Arrive before 10:00am to park near the boat ramp (circled in red). Some years, the ice is thick enough to park on but can be risky.

  
  

  Accomodations

  Contact Mike McFarland wwjmmm@hotmail.com or search for nearby hotels.

  
  

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• Central Florida Cruise

  • Start
    April 10, 2026
  •  
    12:00
  • End
    April 12, 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    2400 Fort Lane Rd, Geneva, FL 32732

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  Central Florida Cruise

  Fort Lane Park

  2400 Fort Lane Road Geneva, FL

  Host: John Carter: jchovernut@yahoo.com

  Come to the Central Florida Cruise in Geneva, FL.  Located at 2400 Fort Lane Road Geneva, FL.

  Fort Lane Park on Lake Harney in Geneva, FL is our home base, and is available for camping & RVs. No hookups, but shower and bathroom facilities are available, as well as a screened-in pavilion.

  Park details and camping information here: https://genevaflhistoricalsociety.org/fort_lane_park.htm

  Fort Lane Park Permit and Rules:  https://genevaflhistoricalsociety.org/fort_lane_park%20camping.htm

  Fort Lane Park is an historic park which is open to the public from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM or sunrise to sunset.. It is owned and operated by the Geneva Historical Society.  Suggested Tax Deductible Donation for Camping $12 a night for a single site up to 4 people.  

  Hotels are available in Sanford, Lake Mary, and Titusville.  And KOA in Mims. 
  

  State regulations require the use of a mast or flagpole displaying a flag that is at least 10 feet above the lowest part of the boat. The flag must be square or rectangular, at least 10 inches by 12 inches in size, international orange in color, and displayed so it is visible from any direction.

  As usual the Florida Cruise is the weekend before Sun N Fun airshow in Lakeland, FL.

  https://flysnf.org
  

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• Spring 2026 Chilson Pond Races

  • Start
    June 05, 2026
  •  
    10:00
  • End
    June 07, 2026
  •  
    18:00
  • Location
    6360 Chilson Road Howell MI, 48843

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  Located approximately 50 miles west of Detroit, this is the annual Spring hovercraft races held on Chilson Pond at the Brighton State Recreation Area! Come enjoy the beautiful Spring Michigan weather and some fast-paced hovercraft action!

  Non-racing hovercraft are encouraged to attend as well. Limited cruising and rides available.

  Host: Terry Chapman: hoverbucks@yahoo.com
  

  
  

  Weekend Schedule

  Friday

  (3:00p - 6:00p) - Race Site Setup

  Saturday

  (9:30a - 12:00p) - Registration & Safety Inspections

  (11:00a - 11:30a) - Drivers Meeting (required to race)

  (11:30a - 12:00p) - Practice Session

  (12:00p - 1:00p) - Lunch Break

  (1:00p - 5:00p) - Racing Session (at least 3 heats of racing)

  (6:00p - 7:00p) - Dinner and Awards

  Sunday

  (10:00a - 10:30a) - Drivers Meeting

  (12:00p - 2:00p) - TBD Race by drivers

  (2:00p) - Race Site Teardown

  
  

  Registration 

  Register for the event here on the Hoverclub website! You can register each craft that plans to race.

  
  

  
  

  Overnight Accommodations

  Camping - BISHOP LAKE CAMPGROUND is nearby and about 2 miles to the east of the race site and is expected to be available for our event after two years of construction upgrades.

  Check this website for camping updates:

  Brighton Recreation Area
  

  
  

  Reservation Website (through Brighton State Rec link below): 

  Campground Reservation

  Hoverclub members typically stay in the Bishop Lake-Upper Campground in the area circled in Blue

  

  Hotels

  There are several hotel options in the Brighton area. There are no specific group rates setup with any of the local hotels.

  If you are new to racing, the rules can be found on the World Hovercraft Federation website HERE.

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• World Hovercraft Championships 2026

  • Start
    August 17, 2026
  • End
    August 23, 2026
  • Location
    England

  World Hovercraft Championships 2026

  The WHF are very pleased to announce that our next Championships will be held in England.

  Date : 17^th – 23^rd August 2026

  Go to this link WHC2026 for all of the latest information on this awesome event. This is the best of the best in the world when it comes to hovercraft racing. If you've never attended a World Hovercraft event, THIS is the one you want to go to!

  

  
  

  

  
  

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• Fall 2026 Chilson Pond Races

  • Start
    September 18, 2026
  •  
    10:00
  • End
    September 20, 2026
  •  
    18:00
  • Location
    6360 Chilson Road Howell MI, 48843

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  Located approximately 50 miles west of Detroit, this is the annual Fall hovercraft races held on Chilson Pond at the Brighton State Recreation Area! Come enjoy the beautiful Spring Michigan weather and some fast-paced hovercraft action!

  Non-racing hovercraft are encouraged to attend as well. Limited cruising and rides available.

  Host: Terry Chapman: hoverbucks@yahoo.com
  

  
  

  Weekend Schedule

  Friday

  (3:00p - 6:00p) - Race Site Setup

  Saturday

  (9:30a - 12:00p) - Registration & Safety Inspections

  (11:00a - 11:30a) - Drivers Meeting (required to race)

  (11:30a - 12:00p) - Practice Session

  (12:00p - 1:00p) - Lunch Break

  (1:00p - 5:00p) - Racing Session (at least 3 heats of racing)

  (6:00p - 7:00p) - Dinner and Awards

  Sunday

  (10:00a - 10:30a) - Drivers Meeting

  (12:00p - 2:00p) - TBD Race by drivers

  (2:00p) - Race Site Teardown

  
  

  Registration 

  Register for the event here on the Hoverclub website! You can register each craft that plans to race.

  
  

  
  

  Overnight Accommodations

  Camping - BISHOP LAKE CAMPGROUND is nearby and about 2 miles to the east of the race site and is expected to be available for our event after two years of construction upgrades.

  Check this website for camping updates:

  Brighton Recreation Area
  

  
  

  Reservation Website (through Brighton State Rec link below): 

  Campground Reservation

  Hoverclub members typically stay in the Bishop Lake-Upper Campground in the area circled in Blue

  

  Hotels

  There are several hotel options in the Brighton area. There are no specific group rates setup with any of the local hotels.

  If you are new to racing, the rules can be found on the World Hovercraft Federation website HERE.

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• Maumee River Cruise-Waterville, Ohio

  • Start
    September 26, 2026
  •  
    10:00
  • End
    September 27, 2026
  •  
    18:00
  • Location
    8801 S. River Rd. Waterville, Ohio 43566

  
  

  This popular 2-day cruising event takes place on the Maumee River in Northwest Ohio, upstream from Lake Erie and Toledo. It is a very fun and picturesque river to hover on.

  Most of the places we cruise on the Maumee River are accessible only by hovercraft or canoe/kayak as this is typically a shallow river with a limestone bed (not sand). The limestone bed allows for occasional rapids that are fun to fly on.

  The Roche de Bout or Roche de Boeuf (French for "rock of beef" or "buffalo rock") is a big limestone outcrop which forms an island near the center of the Maumee River just downriver from where we put in. It was a landmark for early explorers and natives. The landmark was used by the Miami, Shawnee, Lenape Native Americans and their allies as a location for councils. Along with Roche de Boeuf is the old Inter-Urban Bridge (1908) that may or may not be there when we have our event as it is scheduled to be demolished in 2026. The Roche de Boeuf rock was used as one of the supports for the now abandoned Interurban Bridge . At one time, it was the largest bridge that was filled with earth and reinforced by concrete.^[3] Today the bridge, which formerly served as part of a commuter rail line, is in ruins. There is a great deal of history in this area.

  On the same day as our event, the town of Waterville will be hosting the annual Roche De Boeuf Festival. More info can be found here: Roche de Boeuf - WACC 

  Host: Mike McFarland: wwjmmm@hotmail.com

  
  

  Weekend Schedule

  Saturday

  (10:00a ish - 5:00p ish) - General Operations/ Rides from Farnsworth Metropark upriver to Grand Rapids, Ohio and return (~16 miles) where there is a low head dam (can't hover up or around it). We usually walk into Grand Rapids for an ice cream or lunch.

  Sunday 

  (10:00a ish- 5:00p ish) - TBD, but sometimes General Operations/ Rides from Independence Dam boat ramp near Defiance, Ohio cruising upstream. 
  

  
  

  
  

  Registration 

  No registration required- just show up and have fun!

  Parking

  On Saturday, Park at the public boat ramp at Farnsworth Metropark (SW of Waterville).

  
  

  
  

  Accomodations

  Contact Mike McFarland wwjmmm@hotmail.com or search for nearby hotels.

  
  

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