A primary reason for getting into radio controlled boats is be join in the RC boat racing circuit. After all, racing radio controlled boats is fast, exciting, and fun. If you are thinking how you can get into this hobby these tips should be helpful.

First, you may want to consider joining a radio control boat hobby club or other similar organization. Almost every large city has a group of some sort. Becoming a member of a local club with provide you with some valuable contacts and also get some racing practice at the same time.

Once you hear about a race, the first thing you’ll want to do is call for details. Before racing you will need to get directions, start times and rules, especially if this is the first time rc boat racing at this venue. Generally racers are expected to contribute time doing some of the work at the race. Responsibilities often include such things as time keeping and the like. Before you head out on race day be sure you know what is expected of you.

As you begin to prepare both you and your boat for the race, you have to keep several things in mind. First, you must consider the general maintenance of your boat. More often than not, a racer or two will show up only to put their boat in the water and it won’t start. Maintenance and condition of your boat is a major key to racing well.

To that end, you may want to make a checklist to help you remember what to do with your radio controlled boat every single time you take it out of the water. Upon completion of the race strip down your boat and make sure the drive train is lubricated. You’ll want to check your radio to ensure it is in good working condition. Each linkage and servo need to be cleaned an lubed. Check the motor’s bearings, and oil those as well. If it is possible to reach the brushes, make certain you take a look at them. Do they move freely? If they’re damaged, you must replace them.

The hull is the next thing to look at. Don’t forget to look at the rudder as well. Once you’re done, store your boat carefully, but don’t forget about the battery if you are racing an electric RC boat. If you are running electric radio controlled boats you may want to charge and discharge them before you store them for a long period of time. Make sure to follow the manufacturers directions. A lot of RC boat racers like NiCad batteries better than dry cells for their transmitters. They seem to provide better range and less interference, but do your research carefully before you make the switch.

Always go through your entire checklist prior to race day. Most racers have both a pre-race and post-race checklist, and you may find yourself continually adding to it as your racing career grows.

Other than boat condition you will find that experience and practice are also important to becoming a winner Like any sport, you just can’t win radio controlled boat races unless you practice a lot. Create a race course in your practice area by using buoys that you can purchase. Familiarize yourself with going around these buoys at high speed and from different angles. Learn you your boat will respond to the controls. When you are racing you will have other boats close by so knowing how your boat reacts is essential. Having friends assist your pre-race preparation can be very helpful.

Watching your opponents at other races can help you to become familiar with their tactics. Just as professional sports players watch hours of footage of their opponents, watching your opponents will give you a feel for how they work with their boats. Thinking about the individuals you’ll be racing against will help you plan a bit of strategy for given situations.

Finally, don’t expect to win your first radio controlled boat race. Remember that all the things you learn from each race will make you a better racer in the future. It is important to treat these initial races as research expeditions for future races. Do these things and some day you’re sure to be crowned the champion.

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