Come aboard our boat tour and get up close to the impressive off-shore wind turbines of the Brighton wind farm. This is your chance to witness one of the most remarkable feats of modern engineering, with an experienced skipper guiding you throughout the tour.
By harnessing the power of the wind, the wind farm generates electricity without relying on nuclear reactions or burning non-renewable fossil fuels. You will witness the massive three-bladed turbines located far out at sea, turning and turning without interruption. These exclusive or shared Brighton tours offer you the opportunity to learn and experience this incredible wind farm.
Our 38ft South Boats catamaran 'Brighton Diver II' will take you from Brighton Marina to about nine miles off-shore, where the wind farm begins. Covering a massive 72 square kilometres of sea, stretching 28 km from east to west and 10 km from north to south, the wind farm has a total of 161 massive metal windmills, each towering 140 meters high above sea level.
The first turbine of this £1.3 billion project was installed back in March 2017. Since then, workers have completed construction on an average of one windmill per day, making this one of the largest renewable energy projects in England. Once the base is ready, it takes five separate lifts using a special boat to build the turbines, with the tower, the cell, and each of the three blades being hauled up and into place. The 2000-tonne off-shore sub-station installed as part of the wind farm is equally impressive.
During the two to three-hour wind farm tour, your skipper, Paul, will provide you with interesting facts and insights about the wind farm. You'll also get a chance to enjoy a return trip back to the marina via Brighton seafront, completing your sea adventure. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the immense size of the wind turbines and hear the noise they make as they turn.
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Overview
- Get up close to Rampion Wind Farm on a boat trip
- The farm has 161 of the 140m-high wind turbines
- A 2 to 3hr voyage, returning via Brighton seafront
What's Included
- Wind farm tour aboard a 33ft Blyth catamaran
- Sail from Brighton Marina to the Rampion off shore wind farm
- View the 150m high turbines and jack up ships from close quarters
- Commentary from your knowledgeable skipper with opportunity for questions and answers
- Return journey takes you via Brighton Seafront
- Tours last between two and three hours
- You will form part of a group of up to 12 passengers
Suitable For
- All under 16's must be accompanied by an adult
- Appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear should be worn
- You are reminded that sea conditions may vary considerably to the land
- Hats, sunscreen, glasses, waterproofs and gloves are advisable
Availability
- Tours generally take place on weekend dates with occasional weekdays
- Departure times are are usually 9am, 12 noon and 3pm
- All dates and timings are subject to weather conditions and availability
Anything Else
- Free secure parking is available within 200m of the boat
- Available on board a proper toilet
- No refreshments available on board
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
