Chuck McGaughy
Inducted: 1983
Chuck started his model boating with a tether boat in 1947. Twenty years later he saw a B
Hydro running, and has been hooked ever since. He was largely responsible for NAMBA’s
initial success on the east coast, serving as District One Director for several years. After
moving to the west coast, he also served as Commodore of the San Diego Argonauts.
Chuck’s hard work and enthusiasm have lead to his success both on and off the water.
Wally Stewart
Inducted: 1983
Wally’s frst contact with model boating was at the family owned hobby shop in the
1960’s. He was on the original Rules Committee during the formation of NAMBA, and
helped with the frst rulebook. Wally has served as a District Director, Nationals Contest
Director, and President of NAMBA from 1985 to 1987. Wally has also won several national
championships, and has always had very competitive boats.
Edward Fisher
Inducted: 1984
Ed was a member of the Seattle Model Yacht Club for many years, as well as being
a member of the Technical Committee. He helped organize and run the 1973 NAMBA
Nationals. He designed at least 90 percent of the boats that he has run, and does all of his
own work. Ed was the frst member to run over 80 miles per hour, and the frst and only
NAMBA member to have set over 100 records. In 1983 he received the Presidential Award
for outstanding achievement.
Stuart Russell
Inducted: 1985
Stuart attended his frst Nationals in Florida in 1977, and attended many more since then.
As a native Texan, he was always there with a big Texas hat and a bigger smile to greet
you. In his line of work, he was always able to take along a model boat to attend races on
weekends, and did a good job of promoting NAMBA. Stuart served as NAMBA President
from 1980 to 1984. His “notable quotes” at the end of his President’s Message each month
was always worth reading and remembering.
Gary Jeffery
Inducted: 1986
Gary started in model boating in 1972 when he became involved with the Stampede City
Model Boat Club, now known as the Calgary Model Boat Racing Association. He served
as Commodore during 1973, and held various other positions over the years, including
Contest Director. He was involved in the organization of the frst truly international event
in NAMBA, the 1983 Nationals in Vancouver, British Columbia. He served as the District
Director for Canada for several years, and held several Canadian speed records.
Douglas Twaits, Sr.
Inducted: 1986
Doug frst ran small outboards in the early 1950’s, and ran his frst R/C sport boat in
1976. He served several terms as District One Director, and served as NAMBA President
from 1991 to 1993. Doug has promoted NAMBA with booths at trade shows over the
years, and served as Contest Director for the 1984 Nationals held in New Jersey. Doug has
held many district records and class championships, and has been instrumental in getting
electric racing going in District One and in NAMBA.
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