The History of Zapcats

Zapcats originate from South Africa where since thepopular leisure craft. The versatility of these feisty
early 1980's local crews have raced inflatable boatslittle powerboats is one of the many reasons for
down treacherous rivers and along rugged coastlines.their success within the UK and European water
Developed from life saving surf rescue craft forsports scene. Not only does one design Zapcat
racing and leisure, Zapcats are designed to cope withRacing of close, affordable and fair competition.
a huge variety of sea conditions from flat calm lakesZapcats are highly suited to cope with all sea
to large breaking surf. Since these days, inflatableconditions from flat calm lakes to large surf. The
boat technology and design has come along way,unique fully inflated catamaran design enables the
finally evolving into the highly capable, versatile andZapcat to reach extreme speeds and out maneuver
robust Zapcat. The boats are inflatable catamaransany other waterborne craft, pulling a 'G' in the
with 50hp engines that reach up to 50mph on thetightest of corners!
water.Now everyone can experience the thrill of zapping
Since its explosive entry into the UK sports market inacross the water in a Zapcat - many companies
2001, Zapcat Racing has seen rapid growth within theoffer rides in Zapcats either on your own or with a
sport and has become the world's largest one-designgroup of friends on a Stag Event, Hen Event or as a
powerboat series as well as becoming a highlyCorporate activity.