BBC's 'Coast' Program drives a Flying Fish Hover!

A blustery and chilly tuesday saw us down the beach with Dr Alice Roberts and the team from the BBC's 'Coast' Program.

Having already visited Dover for a ride in a commercial Griffon Hovercraft, they came along to Ramsgate for a drive of the Marlin two seat hovercraft to help tell the story of the cross channel hovercraft service which started from the town in 1966.

Tutored by the Flying Fish team, Alice turned out to be a willing pupil! Ignoring pretty much all the instructions she was given, she cleared off down the beach and turned straight out to sea. She returned through the breakers soaking wet but with a huge smile on her face...it should make good TV when the program airs in Winter! Against the wishes of the producers, she shot off again for another ride - and afterwards described it as a brilliant experience.

Here's a few pictures from the day.





Flying Doctor!