| Model boats are not those items that you build | | | | one that must make it around the water track. |
| and leave sitting on a shelf for all to admire, they | | | | The speed is determined with a starting light and |
| are actually model boats that can be driven with a | | | | an ending light, which will be the difference |
| remote control. This is more than just a kid game | | | | between the start and the finish. For competitions, |
| as there are competitions all across the world. | | | | the International Model Power Boat Association |
| Model boats can be powerboats that have an | | | | and the North American Model Boat Association |
| electric, internal combustion, or steam powered. | | | | have rules and regulations that explain the race |
| The boats are fun to create and then place in the | | | | rules, formats, and the course. |
| water and watch them go. The majority of the | | | | One other race is one in which the boat is being |
| power boats are created with kits whereas the | | | | chased by another boat. The winner will be the |
| builders then add their own radio and gear to | | | | one that completes the few miles course against |
| actually get the boat and in the water and flying | | | | the clock. |
| at speeds of over 50 miles per hour. | | | | The good news is, if you cannot find a |
| There are also racing power model boats that are | | | | competition nearby you can now find many |
| designed especially for maneuverability and | | | | videos of several fast model cars at Here you will |
| maximum speed. Racing is done in various water | | | | be able to see all the competitions, amateurs |
| parks, lakes, rivers, etc… with buoys placed | | | | trying their hand at model boat racing, and of |
| strategically for the racers to maneuver around | | | | course, other videos to do with model boats. You |
| to the finish line. In most cases, the oval is about | | | | will be able to sit and enjoy all these fast model |
| 1/6 of a mile and has 330 feet of straight | | | | cars right in your own home, instead of searching |
| sections and 70 feet diameter turns. For | | | | out for a race close to home. Not only will you be |
| competitions, the International Model Power Boat | | | | able to view all the videos, but you can also |
| Association and the North American Model Boat | | | | upload all of your own fast model boats videos |
| Association have rules and regulations that explain | | | | and let others see all the fun you are having with |
| the race rules, formats, and the course. | | | | your model boats. |
| However, instead of the oval race there are also | | | | Don’t let everyone else have all the fun, |
| many straight races as well. In this race, the | | | | create your own model boat, get out there, and |
| winner is the fastest boat on the water, not the | | | | race while a friend captures it on film. |