NAVIGA World Champs

[Buckshot]

When and where are the next NAVIGA World Championships?

How would someone from the USA qualify to compete?

-Buck-

 

[Mike Hughes]

If no more the 3 guys want to go, you in. It only allows 3 competitors per class from any country.

I do not know where it is. Allan Hobbs or Andy Brown can give the real low down.

Mike

 

[D-7]

Hi Mike,

you have to look in the result´s from WC 2008 Leno/Italy, USA can send in 3,5+7,5 hydro 3 driver and in 15 hydro 4 driver. Every country have "nomal" 3 starter in each class, additional starting places are dependent from last WC final results.

I´m standing this year on EC2009 in hungary, when you plan to go ,take your family, look at : http://gyoparosfurdo.hu/

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

I remembered that Al Hobbs told me that first pay fee " high cost " to NAMBA before go Naviga world that's why! <_< I am from Canada so I wish go there but too expensive Who can afford then go ???

 

[D-7]

Allan, look at : http://www.naviga.org/

for hydro and mono´s you need the "FSR" section

 

[Ian Webster]

The next Naviga World Championships are in Orosháza, Hungary from July 28 to August 8, 2010, the schedule can be found here.

Some photos of the race site can be found on the site from 2009 Euros here.

For the US racers it is the H and O classes that are interesting although it would be good to see them trying the V classes.

Naviga rules for FSR-V and FSR-H (hydro) here. FSR-O rules here.

Biggest difference for the O boats is that it is a timed race.

Al Hobbs is your contact if I remember correctly and Andy Brown has competed before.

 

[Buckshot]

Thanks Ian, that is the info I was looking for.

If I'm going to be working where they say I am next year I might be able to make this happen.

-Buck-

 

[Don Ferrette]

Thanks Ian, that is the info I was looking for.

If I'm going to be working where they say I am next year I might be able to make this happen.

-Buck-

Buckshot in Europe?? Uh-oh ...... you folks across the pond might want to lock up your whiskey, wine and most importantly your daughters! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Buckshot]

Scary thought for sure! :blink:



-Buck-

 

[SayMikey]

Scary thought for sure! :blink:



-Buck-

Buck getting out of USA no problem,coming back WE WONT LET YOU IN :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Buckshot]

Scary thought for sure! :blink:



-Buck-

Buck getting out of USA no problem,coming back WE WONT LET YOU IN :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

If things don't change here in The States that might not be an issue. <_<

-Buck-

 

[Al Hobbs]

The 2010 NAVIGA World Championships will be held in Hungary in late July and early August.

If you are serious about going contact me. All entries must be in early and much earlier than what we are used to doing. As all fees must be paid with the entries, I will not enter you until I have received your payment.

The racing in Europe is not what you are used to in the USA.

First, the classes are limited. They do not have all the classes that we offer.

Second, your boat must not exceed 80 db as measured at the water's edge.

Third, the heats are 8 boat heats in hydro and offshore and 12 or 13 boat heats for the FSR-V. There is not as much room on the course as we are used to having.

Fourth, you need NAMBA membership to enter.

Fifth, expect to pay a rediculous price for fuel. You cannot take your fuel with you. I buy the materials in Europe and mix my own fuel. In Poland I paid about $300 per gallon of nitro.

Sixth, you need a safe and reliable way to get your boats to Europe. I check mine as luggage and pay the extra fees. So, pack your boats carefully.

Seventh, the drivers' stand is on the water's edge at near water level. If you drive too fast in front of the drivers' stand you can be penalised. Therefore, you must be able to control the speed of your boat, slowing down as needed and speeding up when possible.

Eighth, your boat must have a frame to hold the number cards required. This is not difficult to do, but it is required.

It is a wonderful experience and well worth the expense and effort to attend. I have made many very good friends at these races and look forward to seeing them again.

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

The 2010 NAVIGA World Championships will be held in Hungary in late July and early August.

If you are serious about going contact me. All entries must be in early and much earlier than what we are used to doing. As all fees must be paid with the entries, I will not enter you until I have received your payment.

The racing in Europe is not what you are used to in the USA.

First, the classes are limited. They do not have all the classes that we offer.

Second, your boat must not exceed 80 db as measured at the water's edge.

Third, the heats are 8 boat heats in hydro and offshore and 12 or 13 boat heats for the FSR-V. There is not as much room on the course as we are used to having.

Fourth, you need NAMBA membership to enter.

Fifth, expect to pay a rediculous price for fuel. You cannot take your fuel with you. I buy the materials in Europe and mix my own fuel. In Poland I paid about $300 per gallon of nitro.

Sixth, you need a safe and reliable way to get your boats to Europe. I check mine as luggage and pay the extra fees. So, pack your boats carefully.

Seventh, the drivers' stand is on the water's edge at near water level. If you drive too fast in front of the drivers' stand you can be penalised. Therefore, you must be able to control the speed of your boat, slowing down as needed and speeding up when possible.

Eighth, your boat must have a frame to hold the number cards required. This is not difficult to do, but it is required.

It is a wonderful experience and well worth the expense and effort to attend. I have made many very good friends at these races and look forward to seeing them again.

Hi Al I forget that ask one question about Frequencies Will accept 2.4 GHZ and 27 MHZ? No allow use 75MHZ I hope that I will try to go who take host next 2011?

 

[Bart Drieghe]

@ Allan , 2.4GHZ will be allowed , no 27 or 75 ( by my knowledge ) and , next WC will be in 2012 , not in 2011 ( thats the year of qualification )

Regards ,

B

 

[HendricX]

Bart ; Not 27MHz in Europe ????

Think before you type please.

Go to RCtek .. and download the European frequencies CHM file.

 

[Al Hobbs]

I normally run on 27 when I am somewhere other than North America. The host may or may not allow 2.4. At the 2008 World Championships in Italy, 2.4 was not allowed. No 75, ever, outside North America. The frequencies allowed will be listed on the entry form.

You must enter on four different frequencies and you should expect to change frequencies at some time. Also, your crystals will be checked to make certain that they are on the specific frequency that you entered. If you have some sloppy crystals that hit more than one channel, your radio will not be accepted.

Your boats and radios will be inspected to make certain they are acceptable. Once they are accepted, a sticker is placed on the boat and only boats with stickers are allowed to race. If your boat is judged to be unsafe, it will not be allowed to race.

Lots and lots of rules. But because you have so many people coming from so many different places, things must be controlled at all times.

One thing that has always bothered me is that while the radios and boats are inspected, many boaters camp right at the race site and no one is monitoring whether or not any radios are turned on near the pond.

 

[D-7]

I´m starting this year by european masters 2009 in hungary, i´m using self 27MHZ allowed are 27MHz + 35MHz + 40MHz + 2.4GHz(european standart!!!)

the organisation makes very strong freguenzy measurement.

On this competion area long distance from camp to the lake.

Lap counting works absolutly perfect with AMBrc system, every driver need AMBrc personal transponder (or renting from organisation)

 

[Bart Drieghe]

I should have said , 27mhz is mainly used for "toy"boats like nikko and such . 75 is not allowed for sure . In my knowledge , there are only a few racing with 27 mhz and i wouldn't suggest it. I think 2.4ghz would be the better option then . But Frank makes a big remark , i think 2.4ghz standard is different than the US 2.4 Ghz standard , you'll have to check on that .

Regards ,

B

 

[Ray Sametz]

Still wanna go Buck.

 

[Buckshot]

Still wanna go Buck.

I know huh. :lol:

I did notice when I switched to 2.4 this year that there is an option for a European 2.4 setting (I think).

Buck