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Fast electric
 The
new "Club 500" class is becoming very popular and
we hold races right through the year. These boats are inexpensive, easy
to build, FAST and above all fun. Which on our pond means the captain
needs very quick reflexes. They are built from a standard kit of parts
with few modifications permitted. This leads to close and interesting
racing without resort to expensive specialist equipment
Due to popular demand we will be running informal races through the
winter. The summer race series for the trophy will start in April see
Summer timetable for dates.
Boat Specifications
- Boats must be built from the standard club 500 kit.
- No alterations to the model, motor or drive train are permitted.
- Two channel radio only
- Battery packs can be 5 or 6 cell Nicad or NiNh
- Buoyancy may be added
- Boats will have a 2 x 7 cm Velcro patch (eye side) on top for attachment
of the race number
- A foam bow bumper of at least 3mm thick will be fitted.
Race course and duration
Races will be between 2 - 6 boats of four minutes duration, over an
M shape course as shown below.
Club 500 multi-racing course
Racing rules
- At the end of 4 minutes the last buoy past will count toward race
laps and part laps.
- Grid positions will be decided by results from each race (positions
for the first race allocated at random)
- Points will be awarded for the highest number laps and part laps
completed at the end of each race as follows.
- 1st - 9 , 2nd - 6, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2, 5th & 6th - 1 point.
These rules are for guidance only. The "Officer Of the
Day" will be in possession of a full definitive set of rules. His
decision will override anything published here.
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