MODEL POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION |
| Straight Running |
Straight Running Introduction |
This is the oldest form of competitive model boating. During the early part of last century there were two classes of competition, namely speed and steering. As speeds rose it became necessary to tether the speed class boats and run them on a circular course. This section today is called ‘Tethered Hydroplanes'. The steering class is known as ‘Straight Running'. The boats are free running i.e. no radio control. It is not a solitary sport one person is required to launch and one to catch. The boats may be powered by Steam. I.C. or Electric.
• At one end of the lake eight markers are erected at a set distance apart. • At a distance of sixty to eighty yards a starting gate is erected. • The object of the exercise is to score points by sailing the boats through the starting gate to the markers in the distance. • The center markers scoring ten (or Bull) the next nine, eight and seven. • Outside the markers scores nothing. This is the most inexpensive form of model boating and can without doubt be the most challenging. No boat whatever class ever runs the same having to work out different weather and water conditions. Plus the added enjoyment of laying out different courses to challenge the competitors. Rules To Download the Rules (in PDF Format) please click each file name. |
