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Sunday - July 18th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - Reminder - The new Wave Blasters logo decals are now available. They are available in three sizes -- 4 in - 1.75 in - 1 in. Every member is to receive 2 of each so if you haven't received yours, contact Mackey (for Scale), Terry (for FE) or Bud Johansen.

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Early Birds, SuperVee Stock, and SuperVee Modified.

Here is the Race Report from Jeff Shipley:

Today, SV racing entered a new era. Aquacraft has released a new updated SuperVee with an all new motor and speed control. Today, Paul Mainville showed up with the new boat to race in stock class and Jeff Shipley has installed the new motor in his boat also for stock class. Is the new motor faster, rendering all of the old boats obsolete? Stay tuned!

Let's go racing!

Jerry Morton, Bob Rahberg and Ron Desmond came to race Early Birds today. Welcome back Ron! The day belonged to Rocket Man as Ron swept all three rounds for a perfect day. Bob put in three good runs, scoring two 2nds and a 3rd while Jerry had a few problems but finished a strong 2nd in round 2.

Five racers were entered in SV stock today. The man with the plan was Bob Meinhardt and he was not worried about any new motors. After a round one DNF he came back strong, scoring two wins with his 'obsolete' SV. Jeff Shipley managed two 2nds and a 3rd running the new motor in his boat and Paul Mainville took the round one win with his brand new SV27R.

With seven boats entered, SV modified was wild today with lots of spectacular crashes! Terry Cowger drove smart and stayed out of trouble to claim a pair of wins and a 2nd. Jeff Mainville snagged the round two win and Carl Slater drove to a solid round one 2nd place finish before trouble set in.

Thanks Terry Sr and Rick Workman for running a smooth show today and thanks for the recovery boat Rick.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Regards,
Jeff Shipley

Thanks for the commentary Jeff.

July 18th - Race Results - SuperVee Early Birds

FINAL
1st--Ron Desmond (1200 points)
2nd--Bob Rahberg (825 points)
3rd--Jerry Morton (350 points)

July 18th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

1st--Bob Meinhardt (825 points)
2nd--Jeff Shipley (825 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (594 points)

FINAL

July 18th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Terry Cowger (1100 points)
2nd--Jeff Mainville (696 points)
3rd--Phil Hale (450 points)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the 2010 Fall season point standings, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

New on the Web Site - Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the updated LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - July 4th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - A good 4th of July showing with lots of decorations by the scale group. (See the Scale section below and all the photos in the Scale Photo Gallery.) A bit humid and light rain but it certainly didn't dampen our spirits. Hope everybody had a safe, sane and happy 4th.

Reminder - The new Wave Blasters logo decals are now available. They are available in three sizes -- 4 in - 1.75 in - 1 in. Every member is to receive 2 of each so if you haven't received yours, contact Mackey (for Scale), Terry (for FE) or Bud Johansen.

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today and the first race of the Fall race season. Below are the results for the SuperVee Early Birds, SuperVee Stock, and SuperVee Modified. LSH (Limited Sport Hydro) did not run today.

Here is the Race Report from Jeff Shipley:

Happy Independence Day racers! Today is the start of the new points series so let's light the fuse and go racing boys!

Jerry Morton and Bob Rahberg were the only Early Birds doing battle today. Jerry spun the driveshaft at the start of heat 1 allowing Bob to claim the win. Heats 2 and 3 were all about Jammin Jerry as he overpowered Bob for a pair of wins.

SV Stock saw Phil Hale grab the lead in heat 1 while Bob Meinhardt drove to a solid 2nd. After they both cut a buoy, Jeff Shipley and Paul Mainville slid in 3rd and 4th. Rick Workman claimed the heat 2 win with Phil in 2nd and Jeff S. in 3rd after Paul and Bob crashed out. Bob put the hammer down to claim the heat 3 win with Phil, Rick and JS rounding out the finishers.

SV Mod was not kind to Terry Cowger or Phil Hale! They both scored a perfect 3 DNF's and after a heat 3 collision, both suffered considerable hull damage. In fact, Phil's boat was in danger of sinking, so the race was stopped so he could recover it! Jeff Mainville was the man to beat as he claimed two heat wins and a 3rd. Carl Slater, after a heat 1 DNF, came back to score two solid 2nd place finishes. Rick Workman took one of each, a 1st, a 2nd and a 3rd.

Thanks Terry Sr. and Rick for race direction today and of course thanks to Rick for the recovery boat.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Regards,
Jeff Shipley

Thanks for the commentary Jeff.

July 4th - Race Results - SuperVee Early Birds

FINAL
1st--Bob Rahberg (1000 points)
2nd--Jerry Morton (800 points)

July 4th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Phil Hale (1000 points)
2nd--Bob Meinhardt (725 points)
3rd--Rick Workman (650 points)

July 4th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Jeff Mainville (1025 points)
2nd--Rick Workman (925 points)
3rd--Carl Slater (625 points)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the 2010 Fall season point standings, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - Reminder - The Wave Blasters scale boat docks will be installed twice a month. So please note, the scale boat docks will be available on the -

1st and 3rd Sundays of each month

Everybody remembered for the July 4th get together so some great photo ops with the boats be decorated.

Attention John Seeman - Think we forgot you while you are up north? No way. Capt. Bill got your Lobster boat drive train reworked and it is running great. Check out the photo gallery for more pictures.

George Buchmann and Caleb Gillen outfitted their vessels with super 4th of July decoration. George even had a fireworks display for Capt. Bill's barge for all to share. GREAT JOB GUYS!

New on the Web Site - Please be sure and visit the Scale Photo Gallery for all the new photos. Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the updated LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - June 20th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - Good showing at the pond today. Very warm and humid but that is Florida this time of year.

We do miss our 'snow bird' members this time of year so please at least keep in touch. We don't talk too bad about you when you are gone. Honest! :o))

A great showing of 'works-in-progress' by the scale guys today. Be sure and check out the Scale/Sail News below and see the Scale Photo Gallery for all the info.

The new Wave Blasters logo decals are now available. They are available in three sizes -- 4 in - 1.75 in - 1 in. Every member is to receive 2 of each so if you haven't received yours, contact Mackey (for Scale), Terry (for FE) or Bud Johansen.

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today and the last race of the Spring race season. Below are the results for the SuperVee Early Birds, SuperVee Stock, and SuperVee Modified. LSH (Limited Sport Hydro) did not run today.

Here is the Race Report from Jeff Shipley:

After 6 months of hard racing, it has come down to this, the last race of the Fall points series. Many of final positions will be decided today. Let's go racing boys!

Jerry Morton was the only Early Bird brave enough to race today but he put his boat in the water and ran all 3 heats and was credited with 3 wins.

SV Stock heat #1 was the battle of the yellow boats as Phil Hale and Paul Mainville ran nose to tail. But, first Phil and then Paul, cut a bouy going a lap down and handing the lead to Jeff Mainville. Then, Bob Meinhardt crashed out and Phil and Paul found themselves in a battle for 2nd after all. Jeff scored the win and after running their extra lap Phil and Paul drove to 2nd and 3rd. Phil took charge in heat #2 but Bob drove hard finishing a close 2nd with Paul rounding out the top 3. Phil grabbed the lead in heat #3 but Bob powered past on the back straight and pulled away. Phil hung on to 2nd with Paul finishing 3rd.

Terry Cowger was crowded out at the start of SV mod heat #1 and crashed before the starting line. Phil Hale ended up getting the hole shot and powered into the lead chased by a hard charging Carl Slater. Carl kept the hammer down to finish 2nd with Jeff Mainville bringing her home in 3rd. Terry grabbed the heat #2 lead. Jeff Mainville drove a good race to finish 2nd with Jeff Shipley taking the 3rd place spot. Cowger again took the lead of heat #3. Phil drove a fast race but had to settle for a 2nd place finish while Jeff M cruised in 3rd.

The overall finishing positions for the day can be viewed on this page and the final points standings for the series can be found on the Links page.

Congratulations to all class winners and thanks to everyone for a fun, exciting race series. Our next race and the start of the next series is July 4. Be there or be square!

Thanks Terry Sr. and Rick Workman for running a smooth program and as always, thanks Rick for the recovery boat.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Regards,
Jeff Shipley

Thanks Jeff for the commentary.

June 20th - Race Results - SuperVee Early Birds

FINAL
1st--Jerry Morton (1200 points)

June 20th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Phil Hale (1000 points)
2nd--Bob Meinhardt (725 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (675 points)

June 29th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Phil Hale (869 points)
2nd--Terry Cowger (825 points)
3rd--Jeff Mainville (750 points)

-- Racing Point Standings - Fall Race Schedule --

For the 2010 Spring season final point standings and the 2010 Fall season race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - Reminder - The Wave Blasters scale boat docks will be installed twice a month. So please note, the scale boat docks will be available on the -

1st and 3rd Sundays of each month

Be sure and bring your docks on those days so the system can be installed complete.

It was a great showing for the Show & Tell, Works-in-Progress projects today. Buddy Berrisford brought his Model Slipway, 4-hatch, Coaster. Beautiful kit and outstanding building Buddy. Anxious to see it when it is complete.

Mackey Rodgers brought two projects; the Amsterdam II Tug and the Pinnacle. Randy Pensch brought his Orca and Buddy Berrisford his Lady Dee. Really some great boats going to be in our harbor soon. Please sure and visit the Scale Photo Gallery for all the photos. GREAT JOB GUYS!

New on the Web Site - Please sure and visit the Scale Photo Gallery for all the photos. Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - June 13th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - The Scale group has been working hard on a great dock system for all to use. The guys decided that beginning now in July, the total system would be set up and available on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. See the Scale News section below.

Fast Electric News - Regular racing on June 6th. Below are the results for the SuperVee Early Birds, SuperVee Stock, and SuperVee Modified. LSH (Limited Sport Hydro) did not run today.

Here is the Race Report from Jeff Shipley:

Welcome back Early Birds! Ron Desmond, Jerry Morton and Bob Schoonover came out today to race the bubble tops. There was a light turnout of SV stock with only 4 boats racing but SV modifed was a full class with 6 racers entered. LSH and Offshore did not compete today.

Rocket Ron swept the Early Birds with 1st place finishes in all three heats. Jammin Jerry was close behind, scoring three 2nd place finishes.

Phil Hale, Bob Meinhardt and Paul Mainville all claimed a SV stock heat race victory today.

Terry Cowger Jr jumped into SV mod today and scored 2 heat race wins with Phil Hale claiming the other heat win.

Thanks to Terry Sr for acting as race director today and thanks to Rick Workman for providing the recovery boat. Our next race day is June 20, the last race of the Winter/Spring points series. Check the links page of the web site for the current points standings.

Thats my story and I'm sticking to it.

Regards,
Jeff Shipley

Thanks Jeff for the commentary.

June 6th - Race Results - SuperVee Early Birds

FINAL
1st--Ron Desmond (1200 points)
2nd--Jerry Morton (900 points)
3rd--Bob Schoonover (75 points)

June 6th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Phil Hale (925 points)
2nd--Paul Mainville (725 points)
3rd--Rick Workman (694 points)

June 6th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Terry Cowger (825 points)
2nd--Jeff Shipley (769 points)
3rd--Phil Hale (725 points)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the 2010 Spring season point standings and the 2010 Spring race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - The Wave Blasters scale boat docks have really grown to the point where it is somewhat of a job hauling and installing them on a weekly basis. At a meeting of the Scale guys this Sunday, it was decided to install them on a twice a month basis beginning July 4th. So please note, the scale boat docks will be available on the -

1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.

Be sure and bring your docks on those days so the system can be installed complete.

New on the Web Site - Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Monday - May 31st, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

REMEMBERING MEMORIAL DAY 2010

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Sunday - May 23rd, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - Great day weather-wise again. Super time of the year in Florida. Lots of Scale boats out today. Not a race day so no FE boats. Welcome to Dick Commons who just joined the Wave Blasters. Dick is an active RC Sail boat skipper and a regular Sunday morning WB attendee. We are now 46 members strong and growing every week.

The Wave Blasters Marina was full house again this week with Buds Creole Queen joining the fleet. Thanks for the photo George. Beautiful shot.

New on the Web Site - A new vendor on the LINKS page - King Tool, Inc. - USA Made Precision Tools. The photo and video Galleries have recently been updated. Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - May 16th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - Great day weather-wise and a great showing early on in the day. Lots of spectators and new members as well. Welcome to Bill Collins, Gerry Groothouse, Buddy Berrisford and Caleb Gillen who have recently joined the Wave Blasters. We are now 45 members strong and growing every week.

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified, and LSH (Limited Sport Hydro). SuperVee Early Bird did not run today.

Here is the Race Report from Jeff Shipley:

Today was a light turn out of racers again with 4 boats running SV Stock, 5 in SV Modified and only 2 braving LSH. Where are the Early Birds? Anyway we came to race and here is how it went down.

In SV Stock heat 1, Rick Workman got a 3rd place start but drove hard and, after a crash by Jeff Mainville and a spinout by Bob Meinhardt, assumed the lead. Paul Mainville drove to a 2nd place finish while Bob M. recovered to finish 3rd. Rick took an easy win in heat 2 after both Bob and Paul crashed out. Jeff M. was having problems and did not start this heat. Bob got the hole shot in heat 3 and lead Rick and Paul around for the entire race, finishing in that order. Jeff M's problems prevented him from starting this heat.

Ken Haines grabbed the lead in SV Mod heat 1 chased hard by Rick Workman. Both Jeff Shipley and Carl Slater crashed out, allowing Ken and Rick an easy 1-2 finish. Jeff Mainville was unable to make the start. Again Ken nailed the hole shot to lead Jeff S. and Rick around in SV Mod heat 2. Unfortunately both Jeff M. and Carl crashed out of the race. Jeff S. was too quick on the trigger at the start of heat 3 and jumped the start effectively handing the lead to Ken. Ship kept the hammer down, knowing that he had to run an extra lap. Rick was hot in Ken's wake and after Jeff M. flipped, Ship was able to finish 3rd.

LSH heat 1 was a two hydro shootout as TJ Cowger lead Ken Haines. The boats were equal in speed so TJ was unable to pull away from Ken and Ken could not gain on TJ. Ken grabbed the heat 2 lead with TJ in his roost. TJ misjudged the entrance to turn 3 spearing the buoy ending his race. Fortunately damage was minimal. In LSH heat 3, Ken decided to run his N Hydro against TJ's LSH. 2S lipos were no match for 4S power and TJ walked away with the win.

As always, a big THANKS to Rick Workman for storing, transporting and operating the recovery boat.

Tough luck award of the day goes to Jeff Mainville who had problems and bad luck all day but never gave up.

That’s my story and I'm sticking to it.

Regards,
Jeff Shipley

Thanks Jeff. Great commentary.

May 16th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Rick Workman (1100 points)
2nd--Bob Meinhardt (650 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (550 points)

May 15th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Ken Haines (1200 points)
2nd--Rick Workman (825 points)
3rd--Jeff Shipley (550 points)

May 16th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st--Ken Haines (1000 points)
2nd--Terry Cowger (825 points)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the 2010 Spring season point standings and the 2010 Spring race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - The Wave Blasters boat docks are expanding every week with more great services. BudzPlace opened up on dock #13 with The Fishin Shack providing fishing gear, live bait and refreshments as well. A service dock #11 with tie up is also offered. No charge but requires a reservation. (Who has more fun than model boaters?)

Marty Ehrman is at it with his German engineering skills again. The new rowing queen is on the pond complete with port and starboard turning by rowing and full speed ahead. What, no reverse? You have to check out the video as well.

Bill Bornemann launched his Rebecca Lynn for its maiden voyage. The Rebecca Lynn is still an active tug boat on the Great Lakes. Bills model is 43 inches long with a beam of 11 inches. Lots of power (check out the video) and beautiful workmanship. Congrats Bill. It is a true work of art.

WB Member Buddy Berrisford forwarded this e-mail to all WB members. Really interesting web site to visit.

Wave Blasters, All,

This is from a friend of mine who visited with me at the pond this past Sunday. He is still involved with container shipping and therefore enjoyed seeing some of the boats that we have. He forward this information and I thought that some of our members would be interested in looking it over. I also thought it would be nice if they could bring some of their models over to our pond some Sunday.

Buddy

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Buddy, that training facility in France at Grenoble I told you about has its own website www.portrevel.com. You may want to go on it for it has some neat videos, pictures of their models etc. etc. NOTE: Click on the website below and click on English, Download, Videos. Fanatastic experience.

Click Here for Port Revel Shiphandling

Thanks for having me join you today. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would love to repeat when its convenient as I want to get some photos for Captain Berrisford's Fan Club!!!!!!

Regards,
Bob
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Robert E. (Bob) Griffin

New on the Web Site - Check out The Robot Marketplace link on the LINKS page. Really neat stuff for all RC unique applications. Also, the photo and video Galleries have recently been updated. Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - May 2nd, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Stock and SuperVee Modified. LSH (Limited Sport Hydro), SuperVee Early Bird and P-Offshore did not run today.

Here is the Race Report from Jeff Shipley:

There was a light turnout of FE racers today with 5 boats entered in SV Stock and 4 boats competing in SV Modified. The racing was very competitive and exiting none the less as valuable points were on the line with the points series at the half way point.

Phil 'The Ice Man' Hale put the hammer down in SV stock heat 1 for 6 fast laps to claim the victory. In heat 2 'The Ice Man' was hard on the throttle again powering his way to the front for his second heat win. Bob Meinhardt was tired of this, so he drove a smooth fast race to claim the heat 3 win.

How did Terry Sr. do today? He doesn't want to talk about it. :o((

Jeff Shipley nailed a lane 1 hole shot to lead from flag to flag in SV modified heat 1 despite relentless pressure from a hard charging Rick Workman. Ship jumped the start of heat 2 so Jeff Mainville took the lead and never looked back. Heat 3 was the Jeff and Jeff show. Mainville took the lead at the start but Shipley was in hot pursuit. It was close down to the last lap, but Jeff Mainville held a tight line and earned the win.

TJ Cowger took the opportunity to test and tune between heats today, allowing the racers running both heats time to cool down and get ready for their next heat. He ran the 'Water Bug' rigger and the 'Whip A__' hydro.

Thanks Jeff. Great commentary.

May 2nd - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Phil Hale (1025 points)
2nd--Bob Meinhardt (850 points)
3rd--Paul Mainvilee (769 points)

May 2nd - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st-- Jeff Shipley (1000 points)
2nd--Jeff Mainville (969 points)
3rd--Rick Workman (494 points)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the 2010 Spring season point standings and the 2010 Spring race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

New on the Web Site - The photo Gallery is recently updated. Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - April 25th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - Great day weather-wise but a bit windy. Kept a lot of the scale boats at the docks. (See Scale News below.) Also very challenging for the racers with the choppy waters. Wind was out of the South at 15-20 mph before the end of the racing.

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified, and LSH (Limited Sport Hydro). SuperVee Early Bird and P-Offshore did not run today.

A bit of racing news today. There were no pictures to prove this but it's said that Terry senior, AKA T.C., raced this Sunday in the SuperVee Stock class. It is said he placed 3rd in heat one, 1st in heat two and hit a buoy in heat three busting his motor in half. WOW! He did end up with a tie for 1st. Congrats T.C. :o))

April 25th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Phil Hale (650 points)
1st--Terry Cowger, Sr. (650 points)
3rd--Bob Meinhardt (625 points)

April 25th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st-- Jeff Shipley (1100 points)
2nd--Rick Workman (725 points)
3rd--Phil Hale (475 points)

April 25th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st--Ken Haines (1100 points)
2nd--Terry Cowger (400 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (25 points)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the 2010 Spring season point standings and the 2010 Spring race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - Capt. Bill and Mackey Rodgers have done a great job in building the Wave Blasters Docks. Both Bill and Mackey have provided their docks with competing gas docks and even an alligator for security (according to Capt. Bill). Other members took their docs this Sunday which they can outfit however they want and then bring them on a weekly basis. Should be really interesting to see what appears.

New on the Web Site - The photo Gallery is recently updated. Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - April 11th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - The Wave Blasters of Florida has selected a new logo for the club. As the club has grown and the use of the logo has diversified, there was a need to modify the one we had. The new look is very modern and will be easily implemented on banners, signs, patches and trophies. The previous logo was designed by club member Marty Ehrman and it has served us well. THANKS MARTY!

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Early Bird, SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified, and LSH (Limited Sport Hydro). P-Offshore did not run today.

April 11th - Race Results - SuperVee - Early Bird

FINAL
1st--Ron Desmond (1200 points)
2nd--Jerry Morton (625 points)
3rd--Bob Schoonover (550 points)

April 11th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Rick Workman (1000 points)
2nd--Paul Mainville (925 points)
3rd--Phil Hale (738 points)

April 11th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st-- Ken Haines (1100 points)
2nd--Terry Cowger (1025 points)
3rd--Jeff Shipley (925 points)

April 11th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st--Terry Cowger (1100 points)
2nd--Ken Haines (1000 points)
3rd--Mark Groothouse (75 points)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the 2010 Spring season point standings and the 2010 Spring race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - Great turnout today with lots of visitors again. Lots of work and design work sessions. Hopefully next week there will some WIP projects for photo ops.

New on the Web Site - The photo Gallery is recently updated. Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Saturday/Sunday - March 27th & 28th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - - SPECIAL UPDATE - The Wave Blasters Annual Picnic and the 2nd Annual Wave Blasters Invitational Race was held this Saturday and Sunday with a fantastic turnout. There were 22 racers registered with 68 boats so lots of action. Photos of the event are now available in the Gallery - Photos - Fast Electric section of this website. Congratulations to the winners!

Click here for the WB 2nd Invitational - Final Results

Fast Electric News - Trophies were presented at the annual picnic to the Wave Blasters 2009 Fall Race Season winners. Here they are by class. Congratulations!

SuperVee - Early Birds

1st--Ron Desmond (245 points)
2nd--Jerry Morton (185 points)
3rd--Bob Rahberg (165 points)

SuperVee - Stock

1st--Phil Hale (270 points)
2nd--Paul Mainville (230 points)
3rd--Brandon Groothouse (190 points)

SuperVee - Modified

1st--Phil Hale (255 points)
2nd--Terry Cowger (250 points)
3rd--Jeff Mainville (220 points)

LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

1st--Paul Mainville (250 points)
2nd--Mike Martin (220 points)
3rd--Mark Groothouse (170 points)

P-Offshore

1st--Rick Workman (180 points)
2nd--Ken Haines (135 points)
3rd--Mark Groothouse (130 points)

New on the Web Site - Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - March 21st, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - - SPECIAL UPDATE - Annual Picnic and Wave Blasters 2nd Annual Invitational Race - The annual club picnic and 2nd annual Wave Blasters Invitational Race is this next weekend, WB pond on Saturday, March 27th and Sunday, March 28th. For those coming in on Saturday, March 27th, you are all invited to the Wave Blasters annual club picnic. The 2nd Annual Invitational Race begins at 8 AM on Sunday. A full weekend for sure. Here is the run down.

Saturday, March 27th
8 AM - 12 Noon - Scale Fun Regatta
10 AM - 2 PM - Club Picnic (WB Members to bring a food item such as chips, salads, desert, etc. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be furnished by the club.)
12 Noon - WB Annual Powder Puff Race (And this really gets serious.)
1 PM - ??? - Annual Invitational Race registration and practice runs.

Sunday, March 28th
8 AM - ??? - Annual Invitational Race registration and racing begins.
9 AM - 2 PM - Food Service Vendor Available.

Registration is underway with 21 contestants/68 boats so far and growing. Be sure and check the site daily as the list is being updated as the registrations come in. A copy of the entry form is also available by clicking on the entry below.

Click Here for the WB 2nd Invitational Race Current Registration

Click Here for the WB 2nd Invitational Race 3-28-10 Entry Form

New on the Web Site - Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - March 14th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - A chilly Florida morning but looks like there is hope. Getting a bit warmer every day. Now if the wind would just die down a bit. Didn't hamper the turnout again today. Lots of members and visitors as well. New member Dave Myers was there with his tugs. Welcome aboard Dave!

We are now at 41 members in the Wave Blasters - 17 Fast Electric, 18 Scale/Sail and 6 FE/Scale/Sail - and growing. Anybody interested in joining can obtain a Membership Application through the Contact Us page of this website.

Fast Electric News - SPECIAL UPDATE - 2nd Annual Wave Blasters Invitational Race - The second annual Wave Blasters Invitational Race is just two weeks away - WB pond on Sunday, March 28th beginning at 8 AM. For those coming in on Saturday, March 27th, you are all invited to the Wave Blasters annual club picnic. The Scale group will be having a club fun regatta from 8 AM until noon. The picnic will begin at 10 AM. Racing practice begins at 1 PM on Saturday. A full weekend for sure.

Registration is underway with 18 contestants/64 boats so far and growing. Be sure and check the site daily as the list is being updated as the registrations come in. A copy of the entry form is also available by clicking on the entry below.

Click Here for the WB 2nd Invitational Race Current Registration

Click Here for the WB 2nd Invitational Race 3-28-10 Entry Form

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Early Bird, SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified and LSH (Limited Sport Hydro. No P-Offshore race today.

March 14th - Race Results - SuperVee - Early Bird

FINAL
1st--Ron Desmond (825 points)
2nd--Bob Schoonover (725 points)

March 14th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Bob Meinhardt (825 points)
2nd--Rick Workman (794 points)
3rd--Phil Hale (594 points)

March 14th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Terry Cowger (825 points)
2nd--Jeff Mainville (750 points)
3rd--Jeff Shipley (638 points)

March 14th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st-- Ken Haines (1000 points)
2nd--Terry Cowger (800 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (275 points)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the Spring season point standings and the Spring 2010 race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - Great showing again today of the Scale group with new members and lots of visitors. Capt. Bill Plevik continued his test runs with his new barges. The video below tests his skills at maneuvering a dual barge. Doing pretty fantastic Capt. Bill!

New on the Web Site - Updates in the Photo Gallery. The Video Gallery and the LINKS page as well. Always something new on our website. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - March 7th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - Another very chilly Florida morning but we are starting to get used to it. Great turnout today with lots of visitors too. Be sure and check the Scale News below as it was a real Ooh/Ah morning.

Fast Electric News - SPECIAL UPDATE - 2nd Annual Wave Blasters Invitational Race - The second annual Wave Blasters Invitational Race will be held at the WB pond on Sunday, March 28th beginning at 8 AM. For those coming in on Saturday, March 27th, you are all invited to the Wave Blasters annual club picnic. The Scale group will be having a club fun regatta from 8 AM until noon. The picnic will begin at 10 AM. Racing practice begins at 1 PM on Saturday. A full weekend for sure.

Registration has begun. Be sure and check the site daily as the list is continuously being updated as the registrations come in. A copy of the entry form is also available by clicking on the entry below.

Click Here for the WB 2nd Invitational Race Current Registration

Click Here for the WB 2nd Invitational Race 3-28-10 Entry Form

Fast Electric News - No regular racing today.

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the Spring season point standings and the Spring 2010 race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - Great showing today of the Scale group. Capt. Bill Plevik brought his new barges for test runs. Really worked great even with the Little Tug That Always Can.

Mackey Rodgers has been working for quite some time on a two cylinder live steam engine and he unveiled it today at the pond. And what size yacht/tug/cruise liner is this going into? Really a super job Mackey. Check out the photos and videos below and in the Gallery.

Mackey Rodgers Live Steam Engine

New on the Web Site - Updates in the Photo Gallery. The Video Gallery and the LINKS page as well. Always something new on our website. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - February 28th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - Another very chilly Florida morning. What happened? This has been the coldest winter in eight years that I have experienced in Florida. Rumor has it that all the Snow Birds are coming down and bringing the cold with them. (JOKE! Aaargh!) Glad to have you all back here in spite of the chill. I was reminded that 40s and 50s were not COLD. You need to go back up north to be reminded about cold. How soon we forget. :o))

Fast Electric News - SPECIAL REPORT - 2nd Annual Wave Blasters Invitational Race - The second annual Wave Blasters Invitational Race will be held at the WB pond on Sunday, March 28th beginning at 8 AM. For those coming in on Saturday, March 27th, you are all invited to the Wave Blasters annual club picnic. The Scale group will be having a club fun regatta from 8 AM until noon. The picnic will begin at 10 AM. Racing practice begins at 1 PM on Saturday. A full weekend for sure.

Racing Classes will be - SuperVee Stock - SuperVee Modified - Limited Sport Hydro (LSH) - Spec OPC - N-2 Mono - P-Mono - Q-Offshore - P-Spec Hydro. The entry fee will be $10 and $5 for each additional class. Non-NAMBA members will pay a 1 day member fee of $10 additional which goes to NAMBA. Plaques will be awarded for 3 places each class. A minimum of 4 boats required to have a class. Those wishing to participate should e-mail the following information to WaveBlasters@comcast.net, send to Wave Blasters of Florida, Attn: Bud Johansen, 4521 S.W. Long Bay Drive, Palm City, FL 34990, or Fax to 772-419-8640. A registration list will be posted through this website and updated daily. The registration forms and current registration is posted on our LINKS page or you can click on the links below for the latest.

Click Here for the WB 2nd Invitational Race 3-28-10 Entry Form

Click Here for the WB 2nd Invitational Race Current Registration

Fast Electric News - SPECIAL REPORT - Winter NAMBA Nats - Here is a report from Ken Haines who attended in the 29th Annual NAMBA Winter Nationals in Orlando, January 29-31, 2010. Ken, Mike Martin and Terry Cowger all participated and did VERY well. Congratulations guys!

The Wave Blasters took 8 of the 9 podium places amongst the 3 FE classes.

Terry Cowger
1st- P-Mono
2nd- LSH
2nd- P-Spec Hydro

Mike Martin 3rd- P-Mono
3rd- LSH
3rd- P-Spec Hydro

Ken Haines 1st-LSH
2nd- P-Mono

It was a great event. There were 389 boats and 139 racers over the 3 day event. We met a lot of District 3 racers and certainly plugged our club at any opportunity. There were numerous jaws dropping as we ran these FE boats in front of many of the fuel racers for the first time. ME Time video company filmed the entire event and had a live internet feed during the whole race. There were plenty of interviews given by our club, as they interviewed all the heat winners. The race will be able to be viewed in the archives section starting March 1st. This is very good publicity for our sport. They charge only $25 per year for a premium membership. For a limited time the regular membership is free. Hopefully many in our club will consider joining this new service.

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Early Bird, SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified, LSH (Limited Sport Hydro and P-Offshore.

February 28th - Race Results - SuperVee - Early Bird

FINAL
1st--Bob Schoonover (1200 points)
2nd--Ron Desmond (825 points)
3rd--Jerry Morton (550 points)

February 28th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st-- Phil Hale (725 points)
2nd--Bob Meinhardt (675 points)
3rd--Brandon Groothouse (650 points)

February 28th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Terry Cowger (1200 points)
2nd--Jeff Shipley (825 points)
3rd--Phil Hale (694 points)

February 28th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st--Terry Cowger (1100 points)
2nd--Ken Haines (725 points)
3rd--Brandon Groothouse (675 points)

February 28th - Race Results - P-Offshore

FINAL
1st--Terry Cowger (10 Laps)
2nd--Mark Groothouse (7 Laps)
Rick Workman (DNS)
Results not posted, only 2 entries.

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the Spring season point standings and the Spring 2010 race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - Good showing today but a cold morning kept many boats out of the water and the morning short. It has to warm up one of these days. (Aaaargh and Charlie Brown would say.) Maybe next week and everybody will bring out their winter projects.

New on the Web Site - The revised Wave Blasters Constitution and By-Laws are now available on the Contact Us page of this website. All members are encouraged to review these and become familiar with the new organizational structure. There is also an renewed emphasis on safety. The NAMBA Rule Book is available on the LINKS page of this website. The Wave Blasters will follow all safety guidelines as printed in section 8.

The registration form and the current registration is now available through the LINKS page. Bold black click points at the top of the page.

Always something new on our website. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - February 21st, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - Voting at the annual meeting resulted in changes in the organizational structure of our club and other changes in the Constitution and By-Laws as well. The revised Wave Blasters Constitution and By-Laws are now available on the Contact Us page of this website. All members are encouraged to review these and become familiar with the new organizational structure. There is also a renewed emphasis on safety. The NAMBA Rule Book is available on the LINKS page of this website. The Wave Blasters will follow all safety guidelines as printed in section 8.

It was a beautiful day (finally) at the pond today. Temperature in the low 70s, low humidity, beautiful blue skies with a very light breeze. After the more than chilly Sundays that we have had for the past month or so, this was delightful. This is what we all came to Florida for. Just had to wait a bit this year.

Fast Electric News - No racing today. Next race is Sunday, February 28th.

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the Spring season point standings and the Spring 2010 race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - Great turn out today of the Scale group. Nice and warm so everybody brought lots of boats. Started practicing our docking skills and some winter projects were on display and on the water as well. Quite a few visitors today as well. Some of the younger spectators got a chance to pilot the boats so they were very excited.

Below are a few photos of the activities today. Thanks again to Capt. Bill and Mackey Rodgers for putting the docks together for the club. Great job!

New on the Web Site - The revised Wave Blasters Constitution and By-Laws are now available on the Contact Us page of this website. All members are encouraged to review these and become familiar with the new organizational structure. There is also an renewed emphasis on safety. The NAMBA Rule Book is available on the LINKS page of this website. The Wave Blasters will follow all safety guidelines as printed in section 8.

Always something new on our website. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - February 7th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - Wave Blasters of Florida 2nd Annual Invitational Race - The Wave Blasters of Florida announce their 2nd Annual Invitational Race - March 28th - This second Wave Blasters Invitational Race will be held at the WB pond on March 28th beginning at 8 AM. Racing Classes will be - SuperVee Stock - SuperVee Modified - Limited Sport Hydro (LSH) - P-Limited OPC - P-Limited Hydro - N Mono - P-Mono - (P ? Q)-Offshore. (see www.WaveBlasters.org for SV & LSH rules)

The entry fee will be $10 and $5 for each additional class. All Non-NAMBA members will pay a 1 day member fee of $10 additional which goes directly to NAMBA. Plaques will be awarded for 3 places in each class. A minimum of 4 boats required to have a class.

Those wishing to participate should e-mail the the information below to WaveBlasters@comcast.net, send to Wave Blasters of Florida, Attn: Bud Johansen, 4521 S.W. Long Bay Drive, Palm City, FL 34990, or Fax to 772-419-8640. A registration list will be posted through the Wave Blasters website and updated daily. Please list your intended classes so that we can determine the number of boats and classes to be run. The lake will be open to practice on Saturday March 27th from noon till 5pm.

Also on the 27th beginning at 10:00 AM, the Wave Blasters will also being having their annual club picnic. Come early and enjoy the free food and fun. There will be a powder puff race as well as our large Scale division showing their spectacular hand-crafted boats for all to see in a mini fun regatta.

Any other questions about the event can also be answered by a PM to Terry Cowger (TC) or Ken Haines on this forum. This should be as much fun as last year, most likely a small event, but we have a really nice pond site and this should give our club another good practice run at hosting the 2011 FE Nationals. Definetely check out our web-site for more details and pond location - www.WaveBlasters.org

Please submit the following info for race entry:
Name _______________________________
Street Address ______________________
City, State, Zip _____________________
Telephone _________________________
Cell _______________________________
E-mail Address ______________________
NAMBA No. _________________________

Race Classes to Enter (Indicate all that apply)
SuperVee Stock _____ Freq. _____
SuperVee Modified _____ Freq. _____
P-Limited Sport Hydro (LSH) _____ Freq. _____
P-Limited OPC _____ Freq. _____
P-Limited Hydro_____ Freq. _____
N- Mono _____ Freq. _____
P-Mono _____ Freq. _____
P ? Q-Offshore _____ Freq. _____
(We may run it as a P-Offshore with no hull length limitations)

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Early Bird, SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified, LSH (Limited Sport Hydro and P-Offshore.

February 7th - Race Results - SuperVee - Early Bird

FINAL
1st--Ron Desmond (1200 points)
2nd--Jerry Morton (825 points)
3rd--Bob Rahberg (769 points)

February 7th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Paul Mainville (900 points)
2nd--Rick Workman (869 points)
3rd--Phil Hale (869 points)

February 7th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Jeff Mainville (925 points)
2nd--Phil Hale (869 points)
3rd--Mark Groothouse (625 points)

February 7th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st--Ken Haines (800 points)
2nd--Mark Groothouse (400 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (300 points)

February 7th - P-Offshore

FINAL
Rick Workman - DNF
Mark Groothouse - DNF

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the 2010 Spring season point standings and the 2010 Spring race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

New on the Web Site - The photo Gallery is being completely redone and is still in progress. Please bear with us on that. New LINKS (e.g. National Balsa) have been added and information on the 2nd Annual WB Invitational Race is on it's way.

Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - January 24th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - The Wave Blasters of Florida held their annual meeting at the club pond this morning with general business discussion and election of officers. It was voted unanimously to change the Board structure. The new officers are (pictured below from left to right) - Mackey Rodgers, Vice Commodore, Scale - Bud Johansen, Director at Large, Communications - Bill Plevik, Commodore - Terry Cowger, Vice Commodore, Fast Electric - Rick Workman, Director at Large, Safety - Ken Haines, Secretary/Treasurer.

A big THANK YOU to Mike Martin who is our outgoing President. Mike has done an outstanding job in building the club and in organizing regular racing and in hosting a major racing event. The club grew to 50 members during this past year.

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Early Bird, SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified and LSH (Limited Sport Hydro.

January 24th - Race Results - SuperVee - Early Bird

FINAL
1st--Bob Rahberg (1200 points)
2nd--Jerry Morton (600 points)

January 24th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st-- Paul Mainville (1100 points)
2nd--Rick Workman (525 points)
3rd--Ken Haines (400 points)

January 24th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Jeff Mainville (825 points)
2nd--Phil Hale (800 points)
3rd--Jeff Shipley (525 points)

January 24th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st--Mike Martin (1100 points)
2nd--Ken Haines (1000 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (669 points)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the Fall season point standings and the 2010 Spring race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

New on the Web Site - Always something new on our website. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - January 17th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

WAVE BLASTERS ANNUAL MEETING - The annual meeting of the Wave Blasters of Florida will be held at the pond this next Sunday, January 24th, 2010, at 10:15 AM. There is a proposal for a change in the organization before the membership as well as election of officers. This is an extremely important meeting so be sure and be there.

Club News - MODEL TRAIN AND RADIO CONTROL EXPO - The Martin County Model Railroaders Club Train and RC Expo was held yesterday at the Martin County Fair Grounds in Stuart.

The Wave Blasters of Florida had 8 tables to display and sell our items in a 10x65 booth. Eighteen WB members staffed the booth which displayed approximately 40 fast electric, scale and sail boats. We had a great time as we did last year with lots of interest in the boats and the club.

Fast Electric News - The new race schedule is now available. This is listed on our website on the LINKS page as well.

Wave Blasters of Florida
2010 Spring Race Schedule
Jan through June

January - 24th (Also Annual Club Meeting)
February - 7th, 28th
March - 14th, 28th
April - 11th, 25th
May - 2nd, 16th
June - 6th, 20th

Final score calculated on best 8 of 11 finishes.

New on the Web Site - SPECIAL NOTE - The new Photo Gallery is now up and running. Some fine tuning yet to do but try the new search feature. Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - January 10th, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Fast Electric News - The new race schedule is now available. This is listed on our website on the LINKS page as well.

Wave Blasters of Florida
2010 Spring Race Schedule
Jan through June

January - 24th (Also Annual Club Meeting)
February - 7th, 28th
March - 14th, 28th
April - 11th, 25th
May - 2nd, 16th
June - 6th, 20th

Final score calculated on best 8 of 11 finishes.

JUST A REMINDER - Wave Blasters 2010 Membership Renewal is Now Due. If you haven't paid yet, be sure and do so before the annual meeting. Paid up membership is required to vote in the upcoming Annual Meeting and to be covered under the club insurance while boating on the WB pond.

WAVE BLASTERS ANNUAL MEETING - The annual meeting of the Wave Blasters of Florida will be held at the pond on Sunday, January 24th, 2010, at 10:15 AM. There is a proposal for a change in the organization before the membership as well as election of officers. This is an extremely important meeting so be sure and be there.

Club News - SPECIAL EVENT THIS SATURDAY - MODEL TRAIN AND RADIO CONTROL EXPO - The Martin County Model Railroaders Club is hosting a model train and RC Expo at the Martin County Fairgrounds this Saturday, January 16th, 2010, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For more info, click on the line below.

2010 Martin County Model RR & RC Expo

The Wave Blasters of Florida will have 8 tables to display and sell our items in a 10'x65' booth. Those interested in attending and in bringing a boat or two (2 max. please) arrive by 8:30 AM. There is a $5 entry fee but we do have 16 complementary tickets (see Bud or Ken Haines). Any questions please e-mail Bud Johansen at waveblasters@comcast.net In additional to our boats, we will display our banners, have a computer overview of our club and business cards available as well. We had a great time last year with tons of visitors. Be sure and attend if you can.

New on the Web Site - Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - January 3rd, 2010

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

- HAPPY NEW YEAR -

Club News - Beautiful but down right COLD. WOW! But - NO WHITE STUFF! Everybody really bundled up though.

JUST A REMINDER - Wave Blasters 2010 Membership Renewal is Now Due. If you haven't paid yet, be sure and do so before the annual meeting. Paid up membership is required to vote in the upcoming Annual Meeting and to be covered under the club insurance while boating on the WB pond.

WAVE BLASTERS ANNUAL MEETING - The annual meeting of the Wave Blasters of Florida will be held at the pond on Sunday, January 24th, 2010, at 10:15 AM. There is a proposal for a change in the organization before the membership as well as election of officers. This is an extremely important meeting so be sure and be there.

Club News - SPECIAL EVENT - MODEL TRAIN AND RADIO CONTROL EXPO - The Martin County Model Railroaders Club is hosting a model train and RC Expo at the Martin County Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 16th, 2010, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For more info, click on the line below.

2010 Martin County Model RR & RC Expo

The Wave Blasters of Florida will have 6 tables to display our boats on and 2 table to sell any items we might have, in a 10'x50' booth. Those interested in attending and in bringing a boat or two (2 max. please) arrive by 8:30 AM. There is a $5 entry fee but we do have 16 complementary tickets (see Bud). Any questions please e-mail Bud Johansen at waveblasters@comcast.net In additional to our boats, we will display our banners, have a computer overview of our club and business cards available as well. We had a great time last year with tons of visitors. Be sure and attend if you can.

New on the Web Site - Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Saturday - December 26th, 2009

SPECIAL NOTICE - We are having trouble with the Gallery-Photo section of this website. The website hosting company is working on the problem. We should have it back within the next few days.

Club News - The Wave Blasters Annual Meeting will be held at 10:15 AM on Sunday, January 24th, 2010. This will be at our pond. The first race of the 2010 Spring Session will be held immediately after the meeting. It is important that all members attend as there will be the election of officers and a proposal to change the structure of the Board and the Officers. PLEASE BE SURE AND MARK THIS ON YOUR CALENDARS.

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Sunday - December 20th, 2009

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

-- HAPPY HOLIDAYS --

Club News - Beautiful but chilly morning at the pond today. Only 52 degrees and breezy. Long pants, jackets and gloves. WOW! But - NO WHITE STUFF! Up north is really getting hit this weekend.

JUST A REMINDER
TECH TIP - Bud ran a load test on the 2,200mAh, 3S, 8C LiPo batteries we have been using in the Futaba and Spektrum radio transmitters. The Futaba 3 channel radio transmitters, for example, only draw about 0.06 Ah (60 mAh) so with a 11.1 v., 2,200 mAh battery, you can "theoretically" expect up to 36 hours of operating time. No need to charge after every use but don't leave it on forever either. A couple more reports of running LiPos too long and dropping the per cell charge below 3v. Very hard to recover a LiPo when it hits that low of a voltage. Frequent recycling of a LiPo takes it toll on the battery life as well. Wait until the 3S LiPo (fully charged 12.6v.) drops to approximately 11.1v. before you charge but NEVER let it go below 9.9v (3.3v per cell).

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Novice, SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified, and LSH (Limited Sport Hydro). P-Offshore did not race today.

Be sure and check the Fall Season Point Standings on the LINK page of this website. This was the final race for the 2009 Fall season.

December 20th - Race Results - SuperVee - Novice

FINAL
1st--Ron Desmond (1,100 points)
2nd--Bob Schoonover (825 points)
3rd--Jerry Morton (650 points)

December 20th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Ken Haines (825 points)
2nd--Phil Hale (769 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (725 points)

December 20th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Terry Cowger (1,200 points)
2nd--Jeff Mainville (769 points)
3rd--Phil Hale (675 points)

December 20th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st--Mike Martin (1,100 points)
2nd--Paul Mainville (750 points)
3rd--Ken Haines (700 points)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the Fall season point go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - The crowd was small and the session was short today. Just too cold to really enjoy the boating. While most of us were in winter clothes, two folks did show up in shorts, short sleeves and no coats. Guess some of us just haven't been in Florida long enough. Guess what though. It did almost hit 70 degrees before the day was up.

With the holiday season brings the decorated boats. George Buchmann had all of his boats decorated but the Bristol Bay was the best. Congrats George on the Christmas tree and all the lights. Looks great!

New on the Web Site - Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

-- HAPPY HOLIDAYS --

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Sunday - December 6th, 2009

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - Beautiful but cool morning at the pond today. Good turnout for Scale and Fast Electric.

JUST A REMINDER - Wave Blasters 2010 Membership Renewal is Now Due. If you haven't paid yet, be sure and do so before the end of the month. Paid up membership is required to vote in the upcoming Annual Meeting and to be covered under the club insurance while boating on the WB pond.

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Novice, SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified, LSH (Limited Sport Hydro), and P-Offshore.

December 6th - Race Results - SuperVee - Novice

FINAL
1st--Ron Desmond (1200 points)
2nd--Jerry Morton (900 points)
3rd--Bob Schoonover (450 points)

December 6th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Ken Haines (1025 points)
2nd--Rick Workman (825 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (450 points)

December 6th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Terry Cowger (800 points)
2nd--Phil Hale (700 points)
3rd--Jeff Shipley (694 points)

December 6th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st--Ken Haines (1200 points)
2nd--Mike Martin (625 points)
3rd--Rick Workman (469 points)

December 6th - Race Results - P-Offshore

FINAL
1st--Terry Cowger (11.25 Laps)
2nd--Rick Workman (8.5 Laps)
3rd--Ken Haines (8 Laps)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the Fall season point standings and the Fall race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - Lots of tech chatter today as Kris tried to again burn up two more motors on the Rybo Runner prototype. Running dual outboards and a 4,500 mah, 25C, 3S LiPo pack, you could have fried eggs on the battery pack and the motors. It had to be pulling close to 100 amps. Surprised the ESC didn't blow. Can't wait until the next chapter. Really something new every week. (Sorry Kris but!) :o))

Carl Slater and Ron Desmond have been busy modifying Ron's Atlantic Tug. Really looks great with the new crane system and dual water guns. Amazing the mods that can be made to a standard RTR vessel. Really creative - Congrats Carl and Ron!

New on the Web Site - Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - November 29th, 2009

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Novice, SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified, LSH (Limited Sport Hydro), and P-Offshore.

November 29th - Race Results - SuperVee - Novice

FINAL
1st--Ron Desmond (1100 points)
2nd--Bob Schoonover (1000 points)
3rd--Bob Rahberg (275 points)

November 29th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Ken Haines (1025 points)
2nd--Phil Hale (900 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (650 points)

November 29th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Phil Hale (825 points)
2nd--Mark Groothouse (825 points)
3rd--Jeff Mainville (750 points)

November 29th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st--Ken Haines (1025 points)
2nd--Brandon Groothouse (694 points)
3rd--Paul Mainville (625 points)

November 29th - Race Results - P-Offshore

FINAL
1st--Mark Groothouse (10.25 Laps)
2nd--Ken Haines (5.75 Laps)

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the Fall season point standings and the Fall race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

New on the Web Site - Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - November 22nd, 2009

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME - It's that time of year to think about renewing your membership in the Wave Blasters of Florida for 2010. If your information has not changed and you have an application on file, you do not need to complete a new application. If you prefer to pay your dues at our pond site you can give your payment and application to Mike, Bill, Ken or Bud.

Membership Dues - The membership year is from January 1st through December 31st. Annual Dues - Adult Membership (18 & over) $20.00; Family Membership (1 adult, children 17 & under) $25; Junior Membership (17 & under) $10. A Membership Application on file is required for all adult, family and junior members. (Membership Applications Forms are available on the Contact Us page of this website.) Please make your check payable to Ken Haines. Please show "Wave Blasters Membership Dues" in the memo field. Send the check and application to - Wave Blasters of Florida - Attn: Bud Johansen - 4521 S.W. Long Bay Drive - Palm City, FL 34990

ANNUAL MEETING - The annual business meeting will be held in January. Please make sure your membership in renewed prior to the meeting as we will be electing new officers and conduct other club business as required. This has been an exciting growth year for the Wave Blasters so it is important we review our organization to insure our continued success.

Fast Electric News - No racing today but great turnout for practice runs. Ken Haines had his Q-Hydro out. Looks like it is running great.

Ken Haines' Q-Hydro

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the Fall season point standings and the Fall race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - GB Robbins contacted the Fort Pierce, Florida, Coast Guard Station to see if they had a 47 ft. Motor Life Boat stationed there. GB's interest was to get some first hand information, with pictures and details, for the 1/10th scale MLB that he is building. The Operations Petty Officer informed GB that they did have a 47 ft. MLB and he invited them to visit and requested that they bring a couple of model boats for display.

Capt. Bill, Mackey Rodgers and GB visited the station on Tuesday, November 17th. Upon being cleared (Security), they met with the Operations Petty Officer. Upon seeing the models that GB & Capt. Bill has brought, he started calling other officers which also showed up on the docks. Capt Bill put on a demo of his CG boat with all the bells and whistles so lots of "oohs & ahs". Then a great tour of the MLB stationed there. The other CG boats stationed there are very impressive as well as the crew.

Overall a great trip. We can be glad we have the Coast Guard on duty and ready for any emergency. The visit was very impressive.

Kris brought his "works-in-progress" Miller 70. Coming along very nicely. Kris is doing a great job on the teak and everything on the craft. Can't hardly wait to see it finished Kris.

Think it must have been fleet day for the Wave Blasters Tug Fleet. Seems like everybody showed up. (Ooops! Bud's Target Towing Tug is missing.) :o))

New on the Web Site - Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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Sunday - November 15th, 2009

Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA

Club News - 2010 TRAIN & R/C EXPO, STUART, FL - The Wave Blasters will exhibit at the Train & R/C Expo at the Martin County Fair Grounds, Stuart, Florida on Saturday, January 16th from 9 AM to 3 PM. We will have eight tables, six for display and two for WB members selling boats or accessories. Many members have expressed an interest in not only exhibiting their boats but selling some items as well so we want to try it this year. Those who sell something during the show will be asked to contribute to the "Dealer Table" additional fee but it should be minimal.

We will distribute a sign up sheet for those who want to put boats on display. We have a lot of interest so will try to make sure we don't get a lot of duplication. In additional to the display table in the front of the booth, we will also have some tables in the rear of the booth that we need to provide. We can place additional items on those tables without additional fees.

The sponsors have also asked if we wanted to conduct any "How To" work shop sessions at the Expo. These should be 15-30 min. in length and obviously focused on RC model boating. Anybody interested in giving a presentation please contact Bud Johansen (WaveBlasters@comcast.net). Think it would be great if we could get a couple sessions on the schedule for the day.

Fast Electric News - Regular racing today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Novice, SuperVee Stock, SuperVee Modified, LSH (Limited Sport Hydro), and P-Offshore.

November 15th - Race Results - SuperVee - Novice

FINAL
1st--Ron Desmond
2nd--Bob Schoonover
3rd--Bob Rahberg

November 15th - Race Results - SuperVee - Stock

FINAL
1st--Paul Mainville
2nd--Phil Hale
3rd--Ken Haines

November 15th - SuperVee - Modified

FINAL
1st--Phil Hale
2nd--Mark Groothouse
3rd--Jeff Mainville

November 15th - Race Results - LSH (Limited Sport Hydro)

FINAL
1st--Paul Mainville
2nd--Brandon Groothouse
3rd--Mike Martin

November 15th - Race Results - P-Offshore

FINAL
1st--Rick Workman
2nd--Ken Haines
3rd--Mike Martin

-- Racing Point Standings --

For the Fall season point standings and the Fall race schedule, go to the LINKS page in this web site.

Scale/Sail News - Mackey Rodgers showed up with his latest - A 1907 Steam Launch complete with a dual piston steam engine. He also includes a little bonus power by adding an electric motor in-line with the steam engines in case the steam fails. If you have ever run steam in an RC boat, you would really appreciate being able to recover your craft without waiting hours for the breeze to blow it ashore. Leave it to Mackey to be a real innovator.

Mackey Rodgers showed up with another neat item, a 2 cylinder steam engine complete with fittings and all. Really a beautiful piece of work. Mackey is now looking for a vessel to put it in. Kris Jagdeo also had a beautiful model of a fishing fighting chair complete in every detail from the tilting foot rest to the removable back. Only problem is that it would take an 8' to 10' RC model to keep in scale. Kris has built some large boats but not that size; yet!

New on the Web Site - To view some really fantastic Chris Craft Models, visit Bob Memory's web site on the LINKS page - Chris Craft Models by Bob Memory. Thanks Bob for sharing this with us.

Always something new on our web site. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.

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