north american model boat association

District 1
New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia,
Washington DC, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland
Dennis Probst, Jr., (609) 381-6724
probstjr@verizon.net
www.namba-1.com
District 2
Ohio, Kentucky, West Virgina,
Terry Davis, (586) 749-0114
H20-Racing@comcast.com
intro
NAMBA International is a non-profit
association of radio-controlled model boat
clubs comprised of men, women, boys
and girls. It provides a governing body of
directors who supervise the enforcement of
the rules and regulations of the organization.
NAMBA also provides its members with
comprehensive insurance coverage to
protect against unforeseen accidents. A
President, Vice President, and a number of
District Directors are elected by the members.
There are also chairmen for the
sub-divisions of Electric, Offshore, Sport
Hydro, Outboard, Unlimited Hydro and
Combat.
During 1969-1970, a group of West Coast
boaters saw the need for a new, national R/C
boat association. Working in conjunction with
WAM the West Coast boaters assembled a
committee. This group eventually became the
North American Model Boat Association
(NAMBA). In 1974, NAMBA expanded beyond
the bounds of North America to include foreign
countries, and became NAMBA International.
Our history, since 1974, is one of
tremendous growth for NAMBA...from West
Coast to National to International interest and
participation. We eagerly
anticipate equal growth in
the coming years. We know
that with model boating and
with NAMBA, THE BEST IS
YET TO COME!
District 3
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Doc Erbesfeld, (561) 736-1694
marvine255@aol.com
www.namba3.net
District 4
Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana
Open Area to Start New Club
District 5
Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana,
Alabama, Mississippi
Carlo Catalanotto, (504) 305-5005
ccracingengines@aol.com
District 6
North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota,
Iowa, Nebraska
Open Area to Start New Club
District 7
New Mexico, Texas
Jerry Wright, (505) 821-3910
jerryandcarole@msn.com
www.namba7.com
District 8
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana
Eric Bourlet, (253) 460-7283
ebourlet@msn.com
www.namba8.com
District 9
Northern California, Northen Nevada
Jim Piazza, (408) 946-7472
jap@ix.netcom.com
www.namba9.net
District 10
Hawaii
Open Area to Start New Club
District 11
Maine, Massachussets, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New Hampshire, Vermont
Richard Grenier, (603) 524-2628
rags901@yahoo.com
www.namba11.com
District 12
Alaska
Open Area to Start New Club
District 13
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Rey Medina, (787) 509-5103
reymedina@xsn.net
District 16
Canada
Rob Duckering, (780) 939-5586
duck899@gmail.com
www.namba16.com
District 17
Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri
Open Area to Start New Club
District 19
Southern California, Southern Nevada,
Southern Utah, Arizona
Ted McKay, (520) 723-8997
mckay688@gmail.com
www.namba19.com
District 20
Wyoming, Colorado, Northern Utah
Robert, Holland (303) 918-4502
hollandframe@aol.com
www.namba20.com
NORTH AMERICAN
MODEL BOAT ASSOCIATION
For more information about NAMBA,
NAMBA Insurance Coverage or Membership
Applications, visit us at www.namba.com or
contact: NAMBA International, C/O Cathie
Galbraith, 1815 Halley Street, San Diego, CA
92154, (619) 424-6380 or by email at
cathieg@ix.netcom.com
www.namba.com
Site Insurance
NAMBA also offers additional site coverage to
protect the owner of the running site with the
same $2,000,000 as is afforded the individual
member at any time a “NAMBA insured
boater” is running his or her boat, not just at
sanctioned events.
Fun
for the Whole Family
NAMBA, it’s clubs, and members provide
a family experience that is perfect for
the entire family from generation to
generation. Entire families can compete
over an entire weekend or an entire week at
National events. Many National Championship
locations provide an excellent family vacation
opportunity for many of our members.
NAMBA can boast the participation of
Mothers, Fathers, Sons, Daughters,
Grandfathers and Grandmothers. All
members of the family can compete together
or against one another. Championships
have been captured by members as
young as 6 years old and as old as
70. NAMBA International provides a level
playing field of friendly competition that is
seldom seen in a family activity. Children
learn the disciplines of competition
and adults enjoy a sense of pride and
accomplishment for themselves and their
family. Most of all, the long term friendships
and comradery that develop become the
fondest memory of all.
NAMBA
Liability Insurance
NAMBA Personal Injury
NAMBA insurance also provides a $1,000,000
personal accident policy which covers injuries
which a member may incur while running a
boat or while assisting someone else with their
boat.
For additional information about insurance
coverage please visit our website at
www.namba.com
NAMBA
International Championships
Each year, NAMBA holds a Nitro and Gas
National Championships and Electric
National Championship in different
locations across the nation. Past Nationals
have been held in the California cities of Los
Angeles, San Diego, Camarillo, Seaside,
Sacramento, and Manteca. Texas has hosted
the Nationals in the cities of Amarillo and
Fort Worth, while Washington provided racing
venues in Seattle and Tacoma. Other cities
which have hosted past Nationals include
Tulsa, Oklahoma; Baltimore, Maryland;
Reno, Nevada; Naples, Florida; Vancouver,
British Columbia; Newark, New Jersey;
Wichita, Kansas; Springfield, Virginia;
Bristol, Pennsylvania; Springfield, Oregon;
Greeley, Colorado; Carlsbad, New Mexico;
Sayerville, New Jersey, Rollinsford, New
Hampshire; and New Orleans, Louisiana.
The first Nationals event was held in Los
Angeles in 1972.
NAMBA membership provides you with
primary coverage of $2,000,000 in
liability and property damage coverage
It is individual insurance rather than site
insurance, which protects you no matter
where you are running.
Graphic Design and Partial Copy By NAMBA Member, Roger Hooks, Jr. (408) 551-8881, Photography By Glenn Burkhard, and Jennie Lanza
Nitro, Gas, Electric and
Warship Excitement
NAMBA offers a variety of racing and
leisure pleasure for all levels of RC
Boating enthusiasts who enjoy Nitro
Powered Glow Engines, Gasoline Powered
2 Stroke Engines, Fast-Electric Boats and
Warships
Nitro Powered boat racing has been
part of NAMBA for more than 40 years. The
buzz and high pitched RPMs of Nitro engines
are just as exhilarating as any high powered
engine you can imagine. Low cost nitro boats
are available on the market to provide entrylevel fun while high-performance nitro racing
boats are capable of speeds of over 100
mph with 50 to 70 mph speeds being very
common.
Gas Powered boating uses fuel much
less costly compared to Nitro. It is also said
to be easier to maintain although entry level
boats may be a bit more expensive than nitro.
Speeds however, are comparable to nitro boats
in many aspects.
Electric Powered boat technology has
improved significantly as it follows behind the
RC Car market. As a result low cost entry-level
boats that are 100% Ready-To-Run can be
purchased at your local hobby shop or online
dealer at a relatively low cost yet still provide
impressive speeds that you are sure to enjoy.
Combat provide RC boating enthusiasts
that have an appreciation for Scale Warships
of the past and present. Scale Detail and Trueto-Life Battles unfold on miniature waterways
showcasing the impressive attention to detail
that these models possess.
Kids R’
Boaters Too
NAMBA kids have been a big part of RC our
boating community since it’s inception. NAMBA
has fostered as many as 3 generations racing
together with some beginning as young as 3
and 4 years old. RC Boat Racing is a family
affair and we invite your entire family to be a
part of it.