I headed down to Tualatin on the 11th to check out my very first RC Submarine Regatta. The function was being put on by the SubCommittee SubRon IP (Inside Passage) which includes British Columbia, Oregon, California and Washington States.

The meet took place near the Century Hotel in a wonderful 3-1/2 acre freshwater man-made lake. Dwayne Hillier, Mike Dory, Jason Milsom, and other equally notable characters in the hobby were present, and the very relaxed atmosphere was well-received.

My Nautilius, in the midst of her refit, was well-received, and she saw a good deal of running time. The water was quite murky, owing to the local fowl wildlife, but most subs were still visible to about 2' down. The weather was perfect... not too hot, but plenty warm enough for shorts and nice and sunny. I was glad that I brought my polarized sunglasses, as they help immeasureably with the glare coming off the water.

I was lucky enough to win the raffle, and walked away with an Atomic Subs speed controller, levelling device and failsafe. It made the whole trip worthwhile!

Here are a few shots that I took the time to snap. I should have taken far more, but I guess I was having too much fun. I hope you enjoy!

Pacific NW Regatta Photos