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Bernie Little Memorial highlights R/CU's return

Posted 07/10/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

After a few weeks' absence, the Meyers Autotech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC returns to Ellensburg for the Bernie Little Memorial this weekend! Check out the full race schedule (note the slightly earlier Sunday start time) HERE!

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Dean Chenoweth Memorial race report is posted

Posted 07/09/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

It's time for the next race report! The Meyers Autotech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC battled the wind for the second race of a doubleheader weekend in Ellensburg for the Dean Chenoweth Memorial. Check out all the action at the race report here!

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Columbia Cup tickets NOW AVAILABLE

Posted 06/27/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

The Columbia Cup ticket offer available to R/CU members is now available at the Columbia Cup page. Please fill out the form per the directions listed on the page in order to procure your tickets, and please pay no later than July 14th! Jason Walters is the contact this year, and his address is listed on the form.

Remember, in order to enter the park prior to 8 AM you need the early access vehicle pass, and if you want to park at the lagoon you need this as well!

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Rose Cup race report is posted

Posted 06/26/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

It's time for the next race report! The Meyers Autotech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC battled the wind for the first race of a doubleheader weekend in Ellensburg for the Rose Cup.Check out all the action at the race report here!

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President's Cup race report is posted

Posted 06/24/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

Thank you for your patience in this race report! The Meyers Autotech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC made its first trip west in early June, to a rainy Tacoma. Check out all the action at the race report here!

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R/CU merchandise available

Posted 05/28/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

Thanks to Steve Roman and his family, there is shirts and hats available for sale in celebration of R/CU's 50th Anniversary Season. They are customizable with you name, a variety of colors, and sizes. The online link can be found at:

https://rewyrddesigns.com/shop/ols/products/rcu-50th-anniversary-shirt

Steve has also offered to assist in processing orders by emailing him directly (msteve0351@yahoo.com). You can also speak to him at all races this year.

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Looking for help for prospective new member in Oregon

Posted 04/24/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

We received an email from a prospective new member in Astoria, Oregon. Todd Breda writes: "I have a 1/8 scale 1982 Pay N' Pak that was recently built for me. The setup is electric but I need someone's help with experience to help me finish it up to become RTR. I don't know much about hydroplane electric setup. I have everything I think I need. Motor, ESC, rudder, fin, Futaba radio and a receiver but I just don't quite know how to put it all together to run the boat successfully. I could really use someone's help with the knowledge of these FE boats."

Along with the resources available at our Links page, we'd appreciate if any R/CU members (particularly in Oregon) would reach out to Todd at toddbreda@gmail.com.

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Returning for 2024: the Meyers Autotech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC!

Posted 04/01/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

For the 12th consecutive year, R/CU is thrilled to have Meyers Autotech as the presenting sponsor of the Meyers Autotech Championship Series and R/CU! Meyers Autotech was previously owned by R/CU member Scott Meyers, but continues this day as one of the best small businesses in the Yakima Valley. Located in Kennewick, Meyers Autotech has established themselves as an amazing local mechanic, specializing in everything needed to make your ride comfortable. See more information at https://www.meyersautotech.com/.

But that's not all!

For the 9th consecutive year, R/CU will be powered by Rattlesnake RC! Locally owned and founded by Bill Brandt, current member in R/CU, Rattlesnake RC is the leading online store for specialty R/C boat parts, particularly for scale hydroplane racing. For anyone constructing and planning to race R/C boats, Rattlesnake RC is your go-to for all those niche products that you can't find anywhere else. Check it out at https://www.allrc1.com/.

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Technical proposals as voted on the Board

Posted 01/22/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

Using the feedback provided by the Membership, the R/CU Board has announced the following results of the technical proposals. Be on the lookout for a 2024 Rulebook for all classes to be posted soon.

Fast Electric

Proposal #1 – Forward Motion

Proposal #1 was passed unanimously. The rules will be updated that if a FE boat stops prior to picking up the score up buoy, they will be disqualified from the heat. Also, if a FE boat stops on the course, they must regain forward motion prior to the last place boat finishing.

Proposal #2 – Rewinding of Stock FE Motors

Proposal #2 passed unanimously with enforcement using option #1. It will be illegal to rewind a stock approved FE motor. Enforcement will be handled with the existing rules and process for measuring motor output.

Proposal #3 – Addition of NEU 1527 1.5Y 815KV to approved motor list

Proposal #3 was tabled with no action taken. The Board felt it was unnecessary to add this motor to the list. The motor already qualifies under existing rules.

Gas Scale

Proposal #1 – expand max cc to 34.99

Proposal #1 was tabled with no action taken. The feedback from membership showed no support for this change. The current max cc remain in place.

Proposal #2 – Air holes limited to 2 square inches

Proposal #2 was rejected unanimously by the Board. Air holes will be limited to as they appeared in the real boat. No additional air holes will be allowed.

In addition, the Board voted in favor of trying a change to the start procedure. It will be tried at one race during the year and announced well beforehand. The start procedure will closely mimic current H1 rules. Start lanes must be established at the entrance pin to turn 3. (Current H1 rule). There will be no lane changes between the entry pin to turn 3 and the start line. In addition, there will be no cutting of the course following the 30 second mark.

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New R/CU logo to celebrate 50 years

Posted 01/16/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

Happy New Year and welcome to 2024!

This is a big year for R/CU as it is our 50th season as the premier scale R/C Hydroplane Club in the world.

Special thanks to Matt Johnson who has created our special 50th anniversary logo, which will be featured proudly on our website and across our social media channels.