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.
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 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 - 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.
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--Terry Cowger (10 Laps)
2nd--Mark Groothouse (7 Laps)
Rick Workman (DNS)
Results not posted, only 2 entries.
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 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 - 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.
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 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 - 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
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)
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 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 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.
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.
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
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.
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)
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.
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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.
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.
FINAL
1st--Mark Groothouse (10.25 Laps)
2nd--Ken Haines (5.75 Laps)
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
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
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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