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I can add that the new guy doesn't need the "latest/greatest" to have fun either. Work with what he has or can afford, it doesn't matter if it's top shelf equipment to peg the fun meter.
Yes, Doc......we need to include the electric boaters and gas boaters along with the nitro interest. We have had quite a few modelers here in District 12 who have started out with electric and changed over to gas or nitro and we have had other nitro and gas folks run electrics. We need to foster all modes of model boating.John you are correct. The Huntsville club has grown dramatically
A great running lake
Many new members. We help each other and have a great time with our practice sessions
Boats have been built for new members and help with set up and we have new members running 45 hydros 75-80 and can compete.
We are also an inclusive club with many running electric and gas
. John, what your saying today makes a lot of sense. Some of your comments in the past have been surprising to me, like “ we need to except power plants are changing” . I know you have said basically that you can’t run nitro anymore, but there is nothing wrong with nitro boaters trying to promote nitro. The gas guys have plenty of classes to choice from, plenty of races, even props have been catered to them, a good ol’ 1667 is now so thick you can shuck oyster shells with them ‘just for’ the gas guys, and octura doesn’t even offer the original prop? Go figure on that one.Yes, Doc......we need to include the electric boaters and gas boaters along with the nitro interest. We have had quite a few modelers here in District 12 who have started out with electric and changed over to gas or nitro and we have had other nitro and gas folks run electrics. We need to foster all modes of model boating.John you are correct. The Huntsville club has grown dramatically
A great running lake
Many new members. We help each other and have a great time with our practice sessions
Boats have been built for new members and help with set up and we have new members running 45 hydros 75-80 and can compete.
We are also an inclusive club with many running electric and gas
John
Well said , and very true.What it boils down to are the people involved. You can sit and blame generations and continually use examples to fuel your argument. In some cases that might be right. But what it all truly boils down to are the people involved.
Just reading through these comments tells me who these guys are at the pond. Every club has them. Club work is tough. Being in charge of local clubs is like the cellar dweller position in boating. It takes tons of work to keep it all going. Making sure that your club leaders are personable and friendly should be priority #1. If you have a negative Nancy as the face of your organization, they will turn away new perspective boaters faster than anything. The first impression and interaction with new boaters is vital to luring them in. Having an active club that promotes regularly scheduled outings and even social events (BBQ, Club meetings at local restaurants, Christmas party, Holiday weekend cookouts) are important. Regular meetings and giving a solid accounting of every dollar that comes and goes is also important.
Too many feel that growth of the hobby starts with racers attending district races. That is the biggest fallacy around. Where boating growth starts is at the club level. Providing fun play day events with personable people that are willing to help is crucial. Many boaters will never attend a district race. That is fine. They shouldn't be pressured to attend if they aren't interested. As long as they are able to have fun at what ever level of activity they desire, they will remain active. The more active members you have, they more likely you are to have when it comes time to hold your local district racing event. These people will help, just don't push them to race.
Couldn't have said it better, Jay.Well said , and very true.What it boils down to are the people involved. You can sit and blame generations and continually use examples to fuel your argument. In some cases that might be right. But what it all truly boils down to are the people involved.
Just reading through these comments tells me who these guys are at the pond. Every club has them. Club work is tough. Being in charge of local clubs is like the cellar dweller position in boating. It takes tons of work to keep it all going. Making sure that your club leaders are personable and friendly should be priority #1. If you have a negative Nancy as the face of your organization, they will turn away new perspective boaters faster than anything. The first impression and interaction with new boaters is vital to luring them in. Having an active club that promotes regularly scheduled outings and even social events (BBQ, Club meetings at local restaurants, Christmas party, Holiday weekend cookouts) are important. Regular meetings and giving a solid accounting of every dollar that comes and goes is also important.
Too many feel that growth of the hobby starts with racers attending district races. That is the biggest fallacy around. Where boating growth starts is at the club level. Providing fun play day events with personable people that are willing to help is crucial. Many boaters will never attend a district race. That is fine. They shouldn't be pressured to attend if they aren't interested. As long as they are able to have fun at what ever level of activity they desire, they will remain active. The more active members you have, they more likely you are to have when it comes time to hold your local district racing event. These people will help, just don't push them to race.
yes, "stock" mono class is a great way to promote RC Boating. That's how I was introduced (back in early 1970's). Seems like that was the most popular introduction to RC boatingThe introduction of Stock Mono has been a huge help in NAMBA areas. This class will offer a more affordable entry level gas class to start off with
Thanks Terry for posting the millennial videos, made my day, funniest thing I've seen in a while..lol
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