IMPBA D1 - Northern Lights MBC - 2016 "THE CAN-AM" Aug 6 & 7

[Terry Keeley]

Fifty Point Conservation Area, Stoney Creek, Ontario - Aug 6 & 7th.


Includes a beach on Lake Ontario, stocked fishing and restaurant all within 1/2 hr. of downtown Toronto and Niagara Falls.

http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/fifty-point-conservation-area

Park entrance fee is $10/day/vehicle + $5 ea. additional occupant.

Classes for Nitro, Gas and Electric.

Kids under 17 free: "run what you brung". Huge Novice Trophy.

Nitro 1/8th Scale may also run SP 60 if desired.

Open water Friday noon 'til 5pm. Driver's meeting Saturday 8:45am.

Trophies top 3 per class, huge raffle, 50-50 draws.

"Oneida Cup" awarded to high point any two boats.

Scale, SP 60, Thunderboat Concours d'Elegance.

Can-Am trophy awarded to high score Team Canada or Team USA.

Noise sensitive site - IMPBA 92dB enforced. Internal stinger + after muffler or full muffled pipe requested.

RV and tent camping, call 905-643-2103 and mention "Model Boat Race". No park fee if camping.

Flyer: https://nebula.wsimg.com/ea414a69200dc6379e5d92bac5f73b6e?AccessKeyId=ACA7381D2BFC72351748&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

Register: http://www.rcracingevents.com/cgi-bin/browseraces.pl

 

[Stephan Peterson]

Guys this is a top notch site with lots of things to do in the area. Hope to see some District 2 guys make the trip.

 

[Terry Keeley]

Guys this is a top notch site with lots of things to do in the area. Hope to see some District 2 guys make the trip.

Yup, and only 2 1/2 all highway hrs. from Port Huron:

https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Port+Huron,+MI,+USA/Fifty+Point+Conservation+Area,+Baseline+Road,+Hamilton,+ON/@42.872317,-82.0344807,8z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x88259c626dc72a21:0x5438fe44d324f6c!2m2!1d-82.4249142!2d42.9708634!1m5!1m1!1s0x882ca469ccf031f1:0xf00b067c5b41ad9d!2m2!1d-79.628683!2d43.216776?hl=en&hl=en

 

[Tony Jacuzzi]

SOMBC will be there again !!

 

[Ron Jefferson]

I'll be there. Can't wait to play Cracker with Randy Rap.

 

[Blackout]

It's an awesome race!

 

[Mark Stein]

Guys this is a top notch site with lots of things to do in the area. Hope to see some District 2 guys make the trip.

Yup, and only 2 1/2 all highway hrs. from Port Huron:

https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Port+Huron,+MI,+USA/Fifty+Point+Conservation+Area,+Baseline+Road,+Hamilton,+ON/@42.872317,-82.0344807,8z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x88259c626dc72a21:0x5438fe44d324f6c!2m2!1d-82.4249142!2d42.9708634!1m5!1m1!1s0x882ca469ccf031f1:0xf00b067c5b41ad9d!2m2!1d-79.628683!2d43.216776?hl=en&hl=en

Are ya trying to tell me something?

lol

 

[Luc White]

Great event for all you will have a great time 4 sure, For all of our U.S friends this is a great time for you all to come to this events
up here In Canada with lot's to do and lot's to see since the U'S money is worth more then the Canadian buck so this means big savings for you check out the link and see what I'm talking about.
http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/...rom=USD&To=CAD

 

[Terry Keeley]

Guys this is a top notch site with lots of things to do in the area. Hope to see some District 2 guys make the trip.

Yup, and only 2 1/2 all highway hrs. from Port Huron:

https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Port+Huron,+MI,+USA/Fifty+Point+Conservation+Area,+Baseline+Road,+Hamilton,+ON/@42.872317,-82.0344807,8z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x88259c626dc72a21:0x5438fe44d324f6c!2m2!1d-82.4249142!2d42.9708634!1m5!1m1!1s0x882ca469ccf031f1:0xf00b067c5b41ad9d!2m2!1d-79.628683!2d43.216776?hl=en&hl=en

Are ya trying to tell me something?

lol

Wink, wink, nudge, nudge...

 

[Blackout]

My .91 rigger is signed up.... wink, wink, nudge, nudge,...

 

[Randy Rapedius]

Hotel and camping info ....

Hotels for Fifty Point Race:

All hotels are within 5-15 minutes from the pond.

Super 8 – (Recommended) Grimsby - http://www.super8.com/hotels/ontario/gri..../hotel-overview

Comfort Inn – (Recommended) Hamilton (Centennial Parkway) http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/comfort-hotel-cn268?promo=gglocalca

Quality Hotel – (Recommended) Hamilton (Centennial Parkway) - http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/quality-hotel-hamilton-hotel-cna40

Lake Trail Motel (Inexpensive) 423 North Service Rd. Stoney Creek, ON. ‎(905) 662-1599

Casablanca Winery Inn (Expensive) – Grimsby - http://www.casablancawineryinn.com/

Ramada Beacon Harbourside (Expensive) – Jordan - http://www.ramadabeacon.com/

Fruitland Motel (Inexpensive) 687 8 Hwy, Stoney Creek, ON. ‎(905) 643-2931

Innsville Motel (Inexpensive) 1143 Highway 8, Stoney Creek, ON. ‎(905) 643-1244

Stoney Creek Motel (Inexpensive) - http://www.stoneycreekmotel.ca/

Camping:

FIFTY POINT CONSERVATION AREA

Address: 1479 Baseline Road, Winona, ON, L8E 5G4

Phone: 905-525-2187

Email: [email protected]

 

[Terry Keeley]

We have some very generous sponsors donating to make our raffle a huge success. If you get a chance please keep these fine folks in mind:

Eagletree Systems http://www.eagletreesystems.com/

Hobby Hobby http://hobbyhobby.com/

Hamilton Conservation Authority http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/

Great Hobbies http://www.greathobbies.com/

Jersey Modeler http://www.jerseymodeler.com/index.html

A/A Engines (Al Hobbs) [email protected]

Titan Titanium Turn Fins (Randy Rapedius) [email protected]

Zippkits http://www.zippkits.com/

Model Gas Boats/Warpath Rigger (Marc Levac) http://www.modelgasboats.com/

Aquacraft Models http://www.aquacraftmodels.com/

Virginia Craftsman (Dick Tyndall) [email protected]

Lawless Drives (Fred Howe) http://www.lawlessdrives.com/

Crapshooter Boats/CMB Engines (Stu Barr) [email protected]

Gizmo Motors http://www.gizmomotors.com/

Insane Boats http://www.insaneboats.com/

Tanks 2U (Walt Barney) [email protected]

Speedmaster Model Products http://www.rossisales.com/index.html

Skycraft Hobbies http://www.skycrafthobbies.com/

Action Scaffold Services http://www.actionscaffoldservices.com/products_new/product.php

Phil Thomas Hydros https://www.facebook.com/Phil-Thomas-Hydros-137199316319366/

Suicidal Engines (Mike Ross) [email protected]

Nova Rossi Marine USA (Ron Shaw) http://www.novarossi.us/

Hobby Soulanges (Sebastien Caron) http://hobbysoulanges.com/index-en.html

Dasboata Props (Chris Hoffman) http://www.dasboata.com/

Boca Bearings http://www.bocabearings.com/

GasRCProducts (Vince Amore) http://gasrcproducts.moonfruit.com/#

Mojo Racing Products http://giantpowerlipos.myshopify.com/

 

[Luc White]

This race is shaping up to be a a great race with a great mix of Gas/Nitro and FE now at 123 boats signed up NICE.
With about 4 weeks to go till race time get signed up.

 

[Terry Keeley]

If you plan on camping at the park please reserve with Kelsie at 905-643-2103 and mention you're coming for the "Model Boat Race".

Rates are $44 + 13%HST = $49.72/night, you have access to all the park's facilities and do not pay the daily admission fee. Great family value!

http://conservationhamilton.ca/conservation-areas-2/fifty-point-conservation-area/

 

[Ron Jefferson]

Does Kelsie have an email address Terry? I reserved online a couple weeks ago and paid the registration fee.

Ron

 

[Terry Keeley]

Does Kelsie have an email address Terry? I reserved online a couple weeks ago and paid the registration fee.

Ron

I don't think so, prolly best to just call her, she on afternoons (1-9pm).

 

[Ron Jefferson]

Double check that number Terry. I think you "prolly" got it wrong. Lol

 

[Terry Keeley]

Prolly 2 outta every 3 people are dyslexic!

 

[Terry Keeley]

We're receiving great support from our traditional sponsors plus some new ones that are all helping to make our raffle a huge success, we expect to have over $3,000 worth of prizes to give away. Please see post 12 above and help us support these fine folks.

Just over two weeks away now with almost 150 boats entered, if you're on the fence come on in, we guarantee you'll have a great time!

 

[Ron Jefferson]

Less than two weeks away guys. 154 boats and classes are filling up perfectly! Get signed up if you're thinking about going. This will be a good one!