River Ascents

[niccload]

Hi,

Im just curious, but has anyone heard of River Ascent competitions?

Bascially, a course is set out on a river (with rapids, white water etc) and the RC boat has to make it up.

Competition is judged on either distance climbed or time across a set course. Boats are categorised by Engine size only.

If noone has heard of this, does it sound interesting?

Cheers,

Nic.

[Ron Olson]

I've only seen the river racers on the Colorado and Snake Rivers on TV. It would be interesting to try, could be a challenge to keep up with the boat though. What I'd really like to see is an R/C version of the Sprint boat races. It could be set up in an area that is too small for a normal race and run through a course using Fun-Noodles or buoys to mark it off. A boat with a lot of acceleration plus the ability to make both left and right turns quickly is needed. Electrics would probably be the best way to go.

[duckweed]

Yes this is very interesting,especialy with electrics,It would open possibilites for new running areas and possible conflicts with outdoors groups too.The other problem is jet drives are mandatory I tried running an electric in a river nearby and got tired of replacing props,or at least a prop guard would be have to be used.But if you find the right place it would be a blast.Have fun.:D