Houston / Katy Area FE Club!

[electric]

Great! I should be able to make it. As usual, I have some parts (esc) coming in the mail that I hope to get in time to do some more test runs on a rigger I have been working on. I guess I am going to need to break down and finally buy a portable table.

[Peregrine]

Planning on coming to the meeting. Looking forward to meeting you guys and getting started!

[electric]

For those who are wondering what to expect if you show up. I can tell you from a new person's perspective, since I visited my first time last year and only am able to make it out occasionally. The core group of members are very helpfull and easy going. The environment is very relaxed and nicely unstructured. Basically, you bring your boats out, run them, and look at other people's set ups and talk about boats. I would recommend a portable table if you can bring one(I don't even have one yet, but I am going to get one finally this week). What can I say, it's Texas, so it is hot. Dress accordingly.

When I was out there the first time last year the group ran some formal races in certain classes, but since then it has been mostly impromptu racing and just running the boats. Even that time, there was plenty of time to just run boats. The club provides either a kayak or a boat of some kind to retrieve boats with, so no worries there.

Jay, is there any plan to run any formal class type races this week? Sorry, I think I missed the time you are starting on Saturday?

[Fluid]

It will depend on who shows up with what boats - if there are enough of the same class boats then we may run some heats. Due to the extreme heat we've been having here in Texas we've been more 'relaxed' than normal at recent meets but we'll run some heats if we can.

We usually get there around 10AM, set up tables and buoys and are on the water before 11AM. We run until we are tired.....


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[electric]

Which can happen pretty quick when it is 100 degrees outside!!!

[saleen308]

I have a new build I could use some pointers on. It's a Delta Force Vortex 24 Hydro. Will there be someone there that give me some pointers?

I may try and bring my SV27 to run.

Kelly

[Fluid]

Sure Kelly, we'll have folks who can help you set up the little hydro. We'll start at 10AM, dress for hot weather and please no dogs, cats or small children in this heat.



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[electric]

Yes. Many of the people there are very knowledgable and actually hold some SAW speed records and various racing wins. Believe me, any questions you have can be answered with that group.

[electric]

I can't bring my cat? Hey, what's going on here....Chuckle

[electric]

Had a great time today guys! Thanks for being such a great host Jim. I think we all can agree that this is without question a perfect place to run boats! Nice to have some shade with the boat dock. Well I am charging all the batteries and doing some minor fixes to the new rigger(s) and hopefully they will be more reliable next time out.

Jim

[Peregrine]

Thanks so much Jim. I had a great time and cannot wait to get my stuff bought, assembled, and tweaked for next time! There were some awesome boats running and it was a blast to watch! I can't wait to get mine floating.
It was also really great to realize what an excellent group of guys are in the club and how helpful you all were answering my novice questions. What an amazing way to get started in a new hobby. Thanks again Guys!!

[saleen308]

Agreed. Super nice place to run the boats Jim. I really appreciate all the pointers on my DF vortex 24 build.

[electric]

Hey All, Jay let me know that we are running tomorrow (Saturday 16th) in Crosby. For those of you who have never been there here is a link with the address.
http://local.yahoo.com/info-19166793...na-park-crosby The race area is in the Marina and is a seperate enclosed pond. Not much shade there and you should bring something cool to drink. The group is racing in two classes tomorrow, but we will be running all types of boats so bring what you have. If you have any questions Private Message me or just post it here. I will check the forum later tonight and Jay and others come online and will answer your questions also.

If you want to actually see the race area, just click on expand map when you go to the link listed above. Then click satellite view. The race area is the 2nd pond out from the river. If you zoom in you can see the grandstand rectangular shape on the waters edge of the pond.

Email from Jay:
Guys:

Who is up for running at Crosby Saturday? I'll bring a shade structure, if you have one bring it too. I suggest that we bring P Sport Hydros and P-Limited Sport Hydros (LSH) for those who have them so we can have some race heats. But bring whatever else you want, we'll have regular fun running too. If enough guys want to go, I'll be there around 10AM. Bring something cool to drink!

Jay T

[Peregrine]

Wish I could, but I have a class to attend tomorrow. Will see you guys next month and hopefully have my boat!

[jantagg]

To run at the Crosby race facilities it is a must that you become a member if the Lone Star Model Boat Club and also, a member of NAMBA. If you are planning to coming out this Saturday we can direct you in how to become a members of both. This Saturday you will be our guest if you are not already members.


Tom T