2015 Open Water thread

[dethow]

Yes, I spoke with Bob yesterday. He'll be there Saturday.

I planned to be there this Wednesday too but that makes no sense. I have too much work to do to get ready for Atlanta. Want to get the P mono built before we leave.

That's Bob Zola who said he will be there on Saturday 4/18/15? Sorry just want to make sure as it is almost an hour drive for me to get there.

[T.S.Davis]

Yes. 4-18-15 open water.

I'll track Fred down and get the oars on site.

[DaMiKo]

I am getting back into the hobby and would like to stop out and check you guys out.

Will you be at "7460 TwentyThree Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316

Located on the south side of 23 Mile, between Van Dyke and Mound Roads" this Saturday? I am coming from the Lansing area and want to make sure that I am going to the correct place.

Thank you

[T.S.Davis]

Located on the south side of 23 Mile, between Van Dyke and Mound Roads" this Saturday? I am coming from the Lansing area and want to make sure that I am going to the correct place.

That's the spot.

Turn out has been light thus far for open water. If you really want to check it out, wait for our first club race on 4-26-15 We should have around 25 racers for that. A nice variety of boats at the club races.

[DaMiKo]

That's the spot.

Turn out has been light thus far for open water. If you really want to check it out, wait for our first club race on 4-26-15 We should have around 25 racers for that. A nice variety of boats at the club races.

Very well then I will see if I can make it to the race that day! Where can I find out what classes and rule packages you guys are running this year? Right now I have a single motor genesis hull I am finishing up.

[T.S.Davis]

Basically we run NAMBA spec classes for points

• P Limited Sport Hydro
• P Limited Offshore
• P limited mono
• SV27
• P Limited Cat

The spec classes are basically 34" or less on 4s batteries and Aquacraft or Proboat motors.

SV27 is a bone stock class where we all have the exact same batteries and hand out props. Unfortunately the SV27 has been discontinued. We'll continue to run the class until the supply of boats dries up.

We also run regularly Q Sport and P Sport.

Q Sport is a 6s full bodied hydro class.
P Sport is a 4s full bodies hydro class.

There has been a lot of talk about 1/10th scale hydro running this summer. A number of guys have them no but getting them all out there has been an issue in previous years.

We may even see some 1/8 scales this summer. Although the prospect of racing them on our little puddle is terrifying. haha

We've always maintained that if three of any particular class show up we'll make some heats for them. We don't like to send anybody away without racing. They need NAMBA membership or single even insurance of course. Then if three of a particular class show up for every race of the season we add that class to the clubs official list of points classes. We've gained classes and lost classes with this policy. Seems to be just about right though.

The Genesis doesn't really fit in any of those classes unfortunately. Worth a look at what we're doing if you're thinking about trying some racing. It's good fun and not too crazy expensive for the spec classes.

You can figure the classes all out by reading the NAMBA rule book but that's kinda the step after you decide you want to try it. So stop on by. Ask a millionteen questions. Nobody minds.

[DaMiKo]

Thanks for the response. My name is Mike and I'll see you guys out there one of these weekends.

[JeffS]

Very well then I will see if I can make it to the race that day! Where can I find out what classes and rule packages you guys are running this year? Right now I have a single motor genesis hull I am finishing up.

Atleast I'll have someone to put my Genesis up against for fun....

[JeffS]

Basically we run NAMBA spec classes for points

We've always maintained that if three of any particular class show up we'll make some heats for them. We don't like to send anybody away without racing. They need NAMBA membership or single even insurance of course. Then if three of a particular class show up for every race of the season we add that class to the clubs official list of points classes. We've gained classes and lost classes with this policy. Seems to be just about right though.

The Genesis doesn't really fit in any of those classes unfortunately. Worth a look at what we're doing if you're thinking about trying some racing. It's good fun and not too crazy expensive for the spec classes.

You can figure the classes all out by reading the NAMBA rule book but that's kinda the step after you decide you want to try it. So stop on by. Ask a millionteen questions. Nobody minds.

And then GOD looked down and said... "LET THERE BE Q-CAT"

[T.S.Davis]

Atleast I'll have someone to put my Genesis up against for fun....

Hey Jeff, did you ever pick up a Lucas? I remember we talked about it.

[tjcast]

Hmmmm I could bring my Cheetah and . . . . something other than P-Limited Cat it is !!!
LOL that's not gonna happen, not enough batteries.

[JeffS]

Hey Jeff, did you ever pick up a Lucas? I remember we talked about it.

I haven't bought one yet. I may end up with a friends Motley Crew, he's not gonna race it.

I will be there for Sunday race, I don't plan on racing and can help if anyone needs help with anything. I do plan on bringing my camera to get some race shots hopefully.

[JeffS]

Hmmmm I could bring my Cheetah and . . . . something other than P-Limited Cat it is !!!
LOL that's not gonna happen, not enough batteries.

Nice Cheetah Tom. I like that.

And you probably only need a couple sets of 6S batteries. Not like our wives will complain about a few more batteries.

[tjcast]

LOL that is actually a P (4s) Cat

[Shooter]

Toms Cheetah is the best running cat I've ever seen!!!!

So, are we going to going to run tomorrow? You guys acclimated to the MI weather yet??