In March 2009 I took my camera on a return trip to Ryde, on the Isle of Wight by hovercraft from Southsea (Portsmouth), the oldest hovercraft route in the world. Hovertravel operates the 10-minute route every half an hour in lull times, and more frequently at peak times. They use two types of craft, the BHC/Hoverwork AP1-88 and the newer Hoverwork BHT-130. This video page accompanies the BHT-130 gallery and information page.
Sorry about the less-than-ideal video quality, these were filmed using a digital camera, but I thought I'd put them online anyway!
Video 1:
Arriving at Portsmouth in crosswinds; Departing (on-board) from Southsea; Arrival (on-board) at Ryde; Arrival (viewed from land) at Ryde.
Video 2:
Departure (from land) from Ryde; On-board departure to Southsea; Departure (from land) to Ryde.
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James' Hovercraft Site is not affiliated in any way with The Hovercraft Museum, Hoverspeed, Sea Containers or British Airways. The intent of the two sites (JHS Concorde Site and James' Hovercraft Site) is for them to be built up by contributions from viewers: photos, pictures, data, information, stories, video captures and more are all very welcome. If you have any comments, questions or issues regarding this website, its content, or anything about hovercraft, please use the "Questions or Feedback about this Site or Page " link at the top-right of each page.