Hello everyone, my name is Raul Rodriguez, I am honored to be the new Offshore Director. I have been racing in the state of Florida for over 15 years, most already know me as I am a regular at the races within the state of Florida, as well as many other out of state races. RC boat racing is a hobby that I enjoy very much, and look forward to continuing to race in district 3. My goal is to continue to expand the offshore class, making sure it is fun and enjoyable for everyone to race. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I look forward to another fun and exciting race year!

Open Gas Offshore Rules:

1. Boat hull may resemble an authentic offshore APBA/UIM boat.

2. Boats must have a sponsor or a name and numbers in appropriate places not less than 1 ½ in height vertical or horizontal surface. (One on each side, and one on deck)

3. Boats must have NAMBA numbers not less then 3/8 in height.

4. Boats must run hatches that cover 75% minimum of the deck opening.
Hatches that are not part of the original hull must be in the spirit of the Offshore class.

5. Open canopies must have (2) race drivers minimum painted to represent scale-like drivers in appearance.

6. Canopies with enclosed cockpit must have painted/darkened /blacked out windshields. Painted enclosed cockpit will not require to have (2) painted drivers.

7. If any part of the boat (i.e., hatch, drivers) falls off during the heat, except for collision, the boat will receive the number of laps up to that point and will be called off the course.

8. If a boat is not able to meet minimum Offshore requirements due to a collision, that boat will be allowed to finish the event.

9. Tuned pipes will be concealed under the deck, cowl, or hatch as completely as possible.

10. Rudders, turn fins, struts, and trim tabs may be configured and located as desired.

11. Engine displacement of G-1, G-2 as well as GX-1, GX-2 up the 53cc are permitted in open offshore.

12. Offshore course will be set up according to club and offshore rules.

13. Cutting of the offshore buoy will result in a 100 point deduction.

14. You cannot cut the offshore buoy to gain a position in the race, an attempt to go around the buoy must be made. Unless you are called over by contest director, then you may continue on the regular mill course to have a legal start.

15. Boats will be inspected by offshore director the morning of the race for the following:

Please contact me for additional information, or refer to NAMBA rule book Section 24, page 1.B