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Considering joining ERCU? Now’s the perfect time

nelsonh — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:24:24 +0000

If you’ve been keeping an eye on what’s going on with ERCU, and have been interested in joining, you could make it your New Year’s Resolution to join the club, and accomplish it now! We’ve just added a page to our website with all of the information about how to join the club, including easy …

West Coast Custom Boats adds hulls to For Sale page

nelsonh — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:56:15 +0000

West Coast Custom Boats has added six boats to the ERCU For Sale page. It’s a good time to check out these boats if you’re interested in joining ERCU, and getting ready for the 2012 season and beyond. Prices are great and these are proven, high quality hulls. For more information, check out our For …

Peters & May USA Named Preferred Freight Forwarder for Bayliner/Trophy Boats

nelsonh — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:55:57 +0000

As the two companies prepare for boat sales and shipping at the Miami International Boat Show, Peters & May USA – one of ERCU’s top sponsors – has been awarded the contract to manage the freight forwarding and boat transport for the Brunswick Boat Group (BBG) brands of Bayliner and Trophy boats. During a comprehensive …

Testing with a GoPro Hero onboard camera

nelsonh — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:59:06 +0000

Just a day after Nelson Holmberg was “showing off” his new GoPro camera, and his intent for using it on his 2010 Formula Boats model, he was out testing at Horseshoe Lake Park. After getting home, the video was vetted, then edited together into this 3-minute video to be shared with the members of ERCU. …

Photos from the Roger Newton Memorial RC Boat Show

nelsonh — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:39:18 +0000

Roger Newton Memorial RC Boat Show

Kirk Pagel's photos from the Roger Newton Memorial RC Boat Show at the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum (Feb. 11, 2012).

Celebrating the Czar with memories

nelsonh — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:06:26 +0000

On Saturday, Feb. 11, hydroplane racing fans will have the opportunity to join Unlimiteds Unanimous in celebrating the life and memories of Roger “The Czar” Newton by participating in and attending the fourth annual Roger Newton Memorial RC Boat Show. ERCU will have a presence, as will at least four other clubs from across the …

Roger Newton Memorial RC Boat Show coming soon

nelsonh — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:43:40 +0000

Bob Senior has been reminding us for months, so there’s really no excuse. Just don’t miss the 4th Annual Roger Newton Memorial RC Boat Show presented by Unlimiteds Unanimous. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum in Kent. The show will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (with …

Hobbies Unlimited now carries Himax motors

nelsonh — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:49:31 +0000

PORTLAND – Hobbies Unlimited, sponsor of the Oregon Emerald Cup in 2011, now carries Himax motors used by all members of ERCU, and one of the legal motors under the NAMBA rules for 1/10-scale unlimiteds. Ted Meyer, owner of Hobbies Unlimited, said he’s retailing the motors for $78.95 a piece at his store and that …

ERCU celebrates first decade in 2012

nelsonh — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:52:52 +0000

The year 2003 was a year of much news. The war in Iraq started Bob Hope passed away The Space Shuttle Columbia was lost on re-entry Utah’s Elizabeth Smart was found And while all of those things were happening, a bunch of dedicated individuals, including Roger Newton, put in a lot of hard work a …

Northwest Triple Crown introduced

nelsonh — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:21:04 +0000

The Northwest Triple Crown Series is a set of three regional points races that will be run using the current hull specifications for electric 1/10-scale unlimited hydroplane as stated in the NAMBA Official Rule Book. Race formats and rules will be set in the spirit of club racing with clarifications to be given at the …