Overcast day but smooth waters for the final day of the Spring Wave Blasters race season. Scale / Sail group was a bit smaller today with several away on vacation. Good turnout for the racing so be sure and check out all the Fast Electric news.
Club News – MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR – The club picnic is scheduled for August 17th. Be sure and plan on being there.
Mike Martin and Ken Haines competed in the NAMBA Fast Electric Nationals in California last week and did an outstanding job of placing in a number of events.
2008 NAMBA Fast Electric Nationals
N2 Hydro
1st - Mike Martin
Q Mono
2nd - Mike Martin
LSH
1st - Ken Haines
Q Offshore
3rd - Ken Haines
Super V 27 Mono
3rd - Ken Haines
P Offshore
3rd - Ken Haines
N2 Offshore
3rd - Ken Haines
For a complete run down on the results of the NAMBA FE Nats, visit the web site below. Also, visit the Wave Blasters website Gallery-Photos-Fast Electric for the photos of the event.
Fast Electric News – Lots of Fast Electric news today. Be sure and check out all the photos and videos from the SAWS and NAMBA Nationals on the Wave Blasters website – Gallery-Photo Album-Fast Electric and Gallery-Video Album. (Thanks for all the photos and videos Mike and Ken.)
This was the final race of the 2008 Spring season. Below are the results for the SuperVee Stock and Modified. Check out the Spring race season final standings on the LINKS page.
June 29th - Race Results – SuperVee 27 - Stock
HEAT #1
1st--Dave Johnston
2nd--Ron Desmond
HEAT #2
1st--Jeff Mainville
2nd--Rick Workman
MAIN
1st--Rick Workman
2nd--Ron Desmond
3rd--Jeff Mainville
June 29th - Race Results – SuperVee - Modified
HEAT #1
1st--Paul Mainville
2nd--Jeff Shipley
HEAT #2
1st--Mike Martin
2nd--Ken Haines
MAIN
1st--Mike Martin
2nd--Ken Haines
3rd--Jeff Shipley
For the 2008 Fall Race Schedule and your current point standings, go to the LINKS page in this web site.
The new Fall Race Schedule below is also now posted on the LINKS page of this website. Be sure and note the dates on your calendars.
Wave Blasters of Florida
2008 Fall Race Schedule
July through December
July - 13th, 27th
August - 10th, 24th
September - 7th, 21st
October - 5th, 19th
November - 2nd, 16th, 30th
December - 14th
Final score calculated on best 10 of 12 finishes.
Scale/Sail News – Lots of Scale and Sail folks away on vacation this week. Nothing super news worthy so will defer to the next issue of the News/Updates to bring everything up to date.
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 – June 22, 2008
Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA
Great day with good turnout. No racing today so mostly scale and sail. Lots of “show and tell” with new boats, electronics, sound systems, etc. Enjoyable day.
Club News – Mike Martin and Ken Haines were in Sacramento, California this week representing the Wave Blasters of Florida at the NAMBA Fast Electric Nationals. Preliminary telephone calls with Ken sound extremely positive. Will be anxious to publish the results and photos in next weeks NEWS/UPDATES on this website.
Fast Electric News – No racing today. The last race of the Spring Race Season will be Sunday, June 29th.
The new Fall Race Schedule below is also now posted on the LINKS page of this website. Be sure and note the dates on your calendars.
Wave Blasters of Florida
2008 Fall Race Schedule
July through December
July - 13th, 27th
August - 10th, 24th
September - 7th, 21st
October - 5th, 19th
November - 2nd, 16th, 30th
December - 14th
Final score calculated on best 10 of 12 finishes.
For the 2008 Fall Race Schedule and your current point standings, go to the LINKS page in this web site.
Scale/Sail News – Good showing of the Scale and Sail members today with lots of new boats. Here is the run down.
Bill Bornemann’s New Destroyer (Under Construction)
Check out additional photos in the GALLERY.
Jim’s Scratch Built 44” Lobster Boat (Under Construction)
Scaled from Midwest's 22" plans
GB Robbins PT-61 (Under Construction)
Tom’s Pea Pod Sloop
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 – June 8, 2008
Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA
Again a beautiful bright and sunny with a gentle breeze. Nothing really noteworthy but good turnout.
Club News – Just a few comments concerning our website forum. There is a ton of good information in the Wave Blasters website forum and we would like to encourage a lot more. Other forums tend to be very focused in the topics and the content and very difficult to find the information even if somebody tells you that it is there. You need to register to participate in the WB forum but you do NOT have to be a member. So come on in, sign up, and give us your comments, tips and general information. We have some topics that have almost 3,000 visits. Lots of folks are visiting so bring us your topics.
Fast Electric News – Good turnout for racing today.
SPECIAL NOTE: A change was made in the racing schedule. There will be NO racing on Sunday the 15th (Father's Day) or Sunday the 22nd (FE Nationals, Sacramento, Calif.)
The last race of the Spring Race Season will be Sunday, June 29th.
The new Fall Race Schedule is now posted on the LINKS page of this website. Be sure and note the dates on your calendars.
Regular racing schedule today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Stock and Modified. Check out the race season standings on the LINKS page.
June 8th - Race Results – SuperVee 27 - Stock
HEAT #1
1st--Ron Desmond
2nd--Robert Place
HEAT #2
1st--Jeff Mainville
2nd--Rick Workman
LCQ
1st--Carl Slater
2nd--Ken Haines
MAIN
1st--Jeff Mainville
2nd--Rick Workman
3rd--Carl Slater
June 8th - Race Results – SuperVee - Modified
HEAT #1
1st--Terry Cowger
2nd--Ken Haines
3rd--Jeff Shipley
HEAT #2
1st--Paul Mainville
2nd--Tim Grant
MAIN
1st--Terry Cowger
2nd--Ken Haines
3rd--Paul Mainville
For the 2008 Fall Race Schedule and your current point standings, go to the LINKS page in this web site.
Scale/Sail News – Several new scale boats on the pond today. Randy had his Tuna Clipper which is looking great. Ron acquired a “pre-owned” tug – looks good and runs great too. Did not find out the details on the third boat but really nicely built. Maybe more info next week.
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 – June 01, 2008
Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA
Beautiful bright and sunny with a gentle breeze. Picture perfect day. Pond level getting lower every week. Must be down two + feet from the high when we could launch boats directly from the pavilion concrete pad.
Club News – Nothing really newsy this week. There is, however, a change in the race schedule. Be sure and check the Fast Electric section of this News/Update and the LINKS page for the revised schedule.
Fast Electric News – Good turnout for racing today.
SPECIAL NOTE: A change was made in the racing schedule during the Driver’s Meeting. There will be racing this next Sunday, June 8th. There will be NO racing on Sunday the 15th (Father's Day) or Sunday the 22nd (June 18-22 - NAMBA Nationals, Sacramento, CA) The last race of the Spring Race Season will be Sunday, June 29th.
Thanks to Bob Schoonover, we again have some great racing photos this week. Thanks Bob and your photos are great! (Check the Gallery – Photos – FE – General on this web site for more photos.)
Regular racing schedule today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Stock and Modified. Check out the race season standings on the LINKS page.
June 1st - Race Results – SuperVee 27 - Stock
HEAT #1
1st--Robert Place
2nd--Mike Martin
HEAT #2
1st--Jeff Mainville
2nd--Dave Johnston
LCQ
1st--Rick Workman
2nd--Carl Slater
MAIN
1st--Rick Workman
2nd--Jeff Mainville
June 1st - Race Results – SuperVee - Modified
HEAT #1
1st--Mike Martin
2nd--Terry Cowger
HEAT #2
1st--Jeff Shipley
2nd--Ken Haines
MAIN
1st--Mike Martin
2nd--Terry Cowger
3rd--Ken Haines
For the 2008 Race Revised Schedule and your current point standings, go to the LINKS page in this web site.
Scale/Sail News – Good showing for the Scale AND Sail group today. Totally about a dozen scale and two beautiful sail boats were on the pond. Made for a beautiful scene.
Special recognition in this Update for one of the best photos taken this year. This is George Buchmann’s Donzi. Marty Ehrman took the photo. The detail is fantastic and the timing is perfect capturing the water off of the bow. Thanks Marty for this great photo!
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 – May 18, 2008
Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA
Bright and sunny with temps in the high 80s and a good breeze. Pond level is getting quite low again as a result of no rain. Must be down two feet from the high we had a couple months ago. Still good boating and the ducks loved it too. (Until Mackey’s RC duck went after them.)
Club News – A big welcome to the
Pirates Flag Modeler’s Club of Fernandina Beach, Florida. We got a great letter, newsletter, roster and some great photos of their Fun Sail Regatta held on Amelia Island. Be sure and check out the Gallery – Scale – Pirates Flag Regatta on this web site for the regatta photos. Also, check the news at -
Pirate’s Flag in the News
Great hearing from them and hopefully we can get a Fun Sail Regatta joint event in the Fall.
Fast Electric News – Good turnout for racing today. A couple key points that Mike Martin brought out in the driver’s meeting today.
1) After reviewing the schedule for the balance of this racing session, we will stay with the published schedule posted on the LINKS page of this web site.
2) Driver’s Meetings will begin promptly at 10:50 AM on race days with the first race at 11:00 AM sharp. Folks have been arriving late so many times we are not getting started until 11:30 AM. As we add more racing events, this must be adhered to so that it doesn’t become an all day event.
SPECIAL NOTE - Mike Martin and Ken Haines will be attending this years NAMBA FE Nationals in Sacramento, California. The event will take place the week of June 19-22. Good luck guys! We’ll be cheering for you for sure.
Thanks to Bob Schoonover, we have lots of great racing photos this week. Bob is going to help us out with the web site photos and we will attempt to get more information on the contents of each photo for captions. Really appreciate it Bob and your photos are great! (Check the Gallery – Photos – FE – General on this web site for more photos.)
Regular racing schedule today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Stock and Modified. Check out the race season standings on the LINKS page. Some real competitive racing going on in both sections.
May 18th Race Results – SuperVee 27 - Stock
HEAT #1
1st--Rick Workman
2nd--Carl Slater
HEAT #2
1st--Jeff Mainville
2nd--Dave Johnston
LCQ
1st--Bill Tripp
2nd--Ron Desmond
MAIN
1st--Jeff Mainville
2nd--Carl Slater
May 18th - Race Results – SuperVee - Modified
HEAT #1
1st--Terry Cowger
2nd--Jeff Shipley
HEAT #2
1st--Paul Mainville
2nd--Albert Cline
LCQ
1st--Mike Martin
MAIN
1st--Terry Cowger
2nd--Mike Martin
3rd--Jeff Shipley
For the 2008 Race Schedule and your current point standings, go to the LINKS page in this web site.
Scale/Sail News – Last week, Ron Desmond brought his Pea Pod sail boat back to the pond. He had been having some difficulty with it and Dick Commons and Capt. Bill helped get it under way. Ron let several people sail it and it was enjoyed by all.
Mackey Rodgers had his lobster boat “Emerald Spray” on the pond today and it is running and looking great. Check out the detail in the photos below. Great job Mackey. You’ll have to show me how to accomplish those eye splices on that “gigantic” line you are using.
Attention all you Boothbay Lobster Boat builders - WB may have its own Lobster Boat fleet so we can do the races like they do in Maine. Check it out. Just double click on entry below. Looks like fun. (Better watch out you FE guys. Or maybe you want to join us.)
Click Here - Lobster Boat Racing
New on the Web Site – Lots of new photos in the Gallery both FE and Scale. Be sure and check it out.
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 4, 2008
Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA
No major News or Updates today. See the race results below.
Fast Electric News – Regular racing schedule today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Stock and Modified. Check out the race season standings on the LINKS page.
May 4th Race Results – SuperVee 27 - Stock
HEAT #1
1st--Ron Desmond
2nd--Carl Slater
HEAT #2
1st--Dave Johnston
2nd--Rick Workman
LCQ
1st--Robert Place
2nd--Jeff Mainville
MAIN
1st--Rick Workman
2nd--Jeff Mainville
3rd--Carl Slater
May 4th - Race Results – SuperVee - Modified
HEAT #1
1st--Terry Cowger
2nd--Mike Martin
HEAT #2
1st--Albert Cline
2nd--Jeff Shipley
LCQ
1st--Ken Haines
2nd--Murray Gooley
MAIN
1st--Mike Martin
2nd--Terry Cowger
3rd--Murray Gooley
For the 2008 Race Schedule and your current 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 LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.
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Sunday – April 27, 2008
Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA
Bright and sunny with temps in the low 80s and a very light breeze. :o)) Pond was super for both Scale and the FE boats. Great turnout with lots of visitors again.
Club News – Our WB Race team is back from the 2008 Valdosta SAWS races with lots of great news. See the results below.
We are getting more and more visitors every week which is really encouraging. Be sure and welcome them and invite them to join the club. Web site information cards are available through any of the club officers and the membership information is on our web site. For those who don’t have access to the Internet, printed applications are available at the pond. Let’s keep our club growing.
Fast Electric News – Valdosta, GA SAWS was last week, April 17th -20th. The Wave Blasters of Florida Race Team brought home seven records. CONGRATS BIG TIME GUYS! We have contacted the IMPBA to get all the results which we will post on our web site when available.
Valdosta SAWS Wave Blasters of Florida Records
Ken Haines
Q Sport Hydro
Mike Martin
S Tunnel
Bill Tripp
N-1 Sport Hydro
SuperVee Stock
Ron Desmond
N-2 Tunnel
O-2 Tunnel
Terry Cowger
SuperVee Modified
Regular racing schedule today. Below are the results for the SuperVee Stock and Modified. Check out the race season standings on the LINKS page. Some real competitive racing going on in both sections.
April 27th Race Results – SuperVee 27 - Stock
HEAT #1
1st--Jeff Mainville
2nd--Rick Workman
HEAT #2
1st--Carl Slater
2nd--Ron Desmond
LCQ
1st--Dave johnston
2nd--Robert Place
MAIN
1st--Jeff Mainville
2nd--Rick Workman
April 27th - Race Results – SuperVee - Modified
HEAT #1
1st--Terry Cowger
2nd--Murray Gooley
HEAT #2
1st--Mike Martin
2nd--Albert Cline
LCQ
1st--Paul Mainville
2nd--Ken Haines
MAIN
1st--Terry Cowger
2nd--Albert Cline
3rd--Paul Mainville
For the 2008 Race Schedule and your current point standings, go to the LINKS page in this web site.
Scale/Sail News – WOW what a turnout again today for the Scale boaters. Fifteen boats on the water at one time and only 1 channel conflict. (Ooops!) No damage though. The Schnellboot squadron was out today. Randy had his new vessel and a WIP Lobster Boat was there for some building advice from the Master Builders. :o)) Always enjoy the input.
Bill Bornemann, after his Mr. Darby went down a few weeks back, decided to install an automatic bilge pump on his tug and he did a great job with the installation. The pump he used is a universal windshield washer pump from JC Whitney Auto Supply. The pump and electronics totaled under $15. He advised that he ran it for an extended period and no problem with the transistor heating up or the system shutting down. It worked great and he is installing on all his larger boats. (For the electronics and switch instructions, visit the WB Forum, Tech Chat, Automatic Bilge Pumps.)
Great looking installation Bill. Thanks for the input.
Attention all you Boothbay Lobster Boat builders - WB may have its own Lobster Boat fleet so we can do the races like they do in Maine. Check it out. Just double click on entry below. Looks like fun. (Better watch out you FE guys. Or maybe you want to join us.)
Click Here - Lobster Boat Racing
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 – April 20, 2008
Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA
Good scale crowd today with beautiful boating. Our race team is still at Valdosta, GA for the SAWS races. First word is that the Wave Blasters of Florida team did very well. Anxious to get the results.
Large group of visitors today including a family from upstate New York. Sons John and Michael had a great time running George’s Donzi and Bud’s Atlantic Tug while Captain Bill discussed the finer points of Scale RC model boating with Mom and Dad.
Fast Electric News – Valdosta, GA SAWS was this week, April 17th -20th. Just got the unofficial results and the Wave Blasters of Florida Race Team brought home seven records. CONGRATS BIG TIME GUYS!
Valdosta SAWS Wave Blasters of Florida Records
Ken Haines
Q Sport Hydro
Mike Martin
S Tunnel
Bill Tripp
N-1 Sport Hydro
SuperVee Stock
Ron Desmond
N-2 Tunnel
O-2 Tunnel
Terry Cowger
SuperVee Modified
No local racing this week. Check the calendar and the current standings on the LINKS page.
Scale/Sail News – WOW did the fleet show up today. At one point there were 16 boats on the water at one time. (Believe it or not; no frequency conflicts, sinkings or major crashes.) George B. had his new Atlantic Tug out for a check ride. Lots of tugs in the club for sure.
Lots of club members with new boats on the building boards right now so should be exciting to see the results over the next couple months. One of the most popular appears to be the Midwest Boothbay Lobster Boat. WB may have its own Lobster Boat fleet so we can do the races like they do in Maine. Check it out. Just double click on entry below. Looks like fun.
Click Here - Lobster Boat Racing
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 – April 13, 2008
Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA
Good scale crowd today with beautiful boating. No racing but practice runs and fine tuning for Valdosta were in order for the FE group.
Fast Electric News – Valdosta, GA SAWS is this week. Here is the information.
IMPBA Fast Electric SAWS
Dates - April 17-20, 2008
Host Club - Valdosta Model Boat Club
Blue Lake - I-75 [Exit 13] Valdosta, GA
No racing this week or next. Check the calendar and the current standings on the LINKS page.
Scale/Sail News – Very calm water so the Creole Queen got out with the rest of the fleet. Great opportunity of some super photos.
New on the Web Site – Lots of new items on our web site.
-- Check out the Forum, Scale Chat – Cowboys & Indians. WOW! Some engineering.
-- Check out the Forum, Tech Tips – Automatic Bilge Pumps. A neat little circuit that can be used to activate a bilge pump, light or siren when water gets on board.
There are also new vendor entries listed on the LINKS page. 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 6, 2008
Here is the latest from the WAVE BLASTERS of FLORIDA
Carbon copy of last weeks weather. Bright and sunny with temps in the low 80s and a very light breeze. :o)) Pond was great for both Scale and the FE boats.
Club News – The Marine Modelling International April, 2008 issue is now out. There was a copy at the pond for everybody to view. What a great article. Thanks MMI. Anybody that can not find it at the hobby shops or Barnes & Noble and would like a copy should drop a note to the webmaster at WaveBlasters@comcast.net. Cost will be approx. $9.00 each. Get your order in quickly though as we need to order in the next couple days.
Fast Electric News – Valdosta, GA SAWS is coming up in a couple weeks. The Wave Blasters of Florida Racing Team will again be participating and looking for more records. Ken and Mike have done a great job so far. Good luck to the entire team. We look forward to your report.
Mike Martin kicked off the Drivers Meeting for today’s racing. This is the last race before Valdosta so the Racing Team was fine tuning their skills.
April 6th Race Results – SuperVee 27 - Stock
HEAT #1
1st--Dave Johnston
2nd--Rick Workman
HEAT #2
1st--Carl Slater
2nd--Robert Place
LCQ
1st--Jeff Mainville
MAIN
1st--Dave Johnston
2nd--Robert Place
3rd--Rick Workman
April 6th - Race Results – SuperVee - Modified
HEAT #1
1st-- Ken Haines
2nd-- Terry Cowger
HEAT #2
1st--Albert Cline
2nd--Mike Martin
LCQ
1st--Paul Mainville
MAIN
1st--Mike Martin
2nd--Ken Haines
3rd--Paul Mainville
POINT LEADERS STANDINGS / 2008 RACE SCHEDULE
For the 2008 Race Schedule and your current point standings, go to the LINKS page in this web site.
Scale/Sail News – Pete and John had their military fleet out today and the Midwest Lobster boat as well. Great looking vessels; all of them.
New on the Web Site – Lots of new items on our web site.
-- Check out the Forum, Scale Chat – Cowboys & Indians. WOW! Some engineering.
-- Check out the Forum, Tech Tips – Automatic Bilge Pumps. A neat little circuit that can be used to activate a bilge pump, light or siren when water gets on board.
There are also new vendor entries listed on the LINKS page. Be sure and check the LINKS page on a regular basis; a GREAT resource for information on RC model boating.
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