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RC Boat Racing 101

Joining in the radio controlled boat racing circuit is often the primary reason people get involved with radio controlled boats. After all, racing remote control boats is fast, exciting, and fun. If you are considering how you can get into this hobby these tips should be helpful.

First, you may want to consider joining a rc boat hobby club or other similar organization. Most major cities have a chapter of some sort. Joining one will not only help you to find information on the races in your area, but you’ll also make some valuable contacts and get a bit of racing practice while you’re at it.

Once you hear about a race, the first thing you’ll want to do is call for details. Before racing you will need to get directions, start times and rules, especially if this is the first time rc boat racing at this venue. It’s important to note that racers are expected to do some of the work at the race. They will be responsible for such things as timekeeping and the like . Before you head out on race day be sure you know what is expected of you.

As you begin to prepare both you and your boat for the race, you have to keep several things in mind. First, you must consider the general maintenance of your boat. More often than not, a racer or two will show up only to put their boat in the water and it won’t start. The condition of your boat is obviously, one key to winning.

To that end, you may want to make a checklist to help you remember what to do with your radio controlled boat every single time you take it out of the water. Once you’re done racing, strip it and make sure that the drive line is oiled. You’ll want to check your radio to ensure it is in good working condition. Lubrication is essential with each linkage and servo. Check the motor’s bearings, and oil those as well. If your boat will let you view the motor brushes you should check them too. Do they move freely? If they’re damaged, you must replace them.

Evaluate your hull closely. Don’t forget to look at the rudder as well. Once you’re done, store your boat carefully, but don’t forget about the battery if you are racing an electric radio controlled boat. If you are running electric remote control boats you may want to charge and discharge them before you store them for a long period of time. Make sure to follow the manufacturers directions. A lot of RC boat racers like NiCad batteries better than dry cells for their transmitters. They seem to provide better range and less interference, but do your research carefully before you make the switch.

Keep in mind that before race day, you’ll need to go through the entire checklist again. Many racers have not only a pre-race check list but a post-race check list as well and you will continually add to both as your experience grows.

Practice is perhaps the other single most important part of the equation. You simply cannot win radio controlled boat races if you’re not willing to practice. Create a race course in your practice area by using buoys that you can purchase. Familiarize yourself with going around these buoys at high speed and from different angles. Carefully evaluate how your boat responds to your controls. When you are racing you will have other boats close by so knowing how your boat reacts is essential. Having friends assist your pre-race preparation can be very helpful.

In addition to practicing, you may want to attend other races to watch the individuals you’ll be competing against. Just as professional sports players watch hours of footage of their opponents, watching your opponents will give you a feel for how they work with their boats. Thinking about the individuals you’ll be racing against will help you plan a bit of strategy for given situations.

Finally, don’t expect to win your first RC boat race. Remember that all the things you learn from each race will make you a better racer in the future. It is important to treat these initial races as research expeditions for future races. Do these things and some day you’re sure to be crowned the champion.