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Doug DeWitte
Inducted 2000
Doug started model boating in 1988 and attended his frst Nationals in 1989. Since then he has
attended many more Nationals and has won many National Championships. He served on fve
Nationals committees. Doug says his real love in NAMBA is the people, who in his words are “my
second family”.
Jim Whitlatch
Inducted 2001
Jim began running tether hydroplanes in 1951. While living in the Los Angeles area, Jim was a
member of the Modeleers. In 1966, Jim became a contributing editor of RC Modeler Magazine
writing technical articles and coverage of NAMBA/IMPBA Nationals. After relocating in the Bay
Area in the 70’s, Jim became a member of the Model Mariners. Jim has won numerous National
championships and has set records in straight-line speed and oval competitions.
Al Waters
Inducted 2003
Al joined NAMBA in 1989. He served two terms as District 19 Director, is currently the NAMBA
Scale Hydro Chairman, and was elected NAMBA Vice President in 2002. Al created the District 19
web page and still serves as webmaster. Al was the Co-Contest Director of the 25
th
Anniversary
Nats that boasted almost 1000 entries. Al has been ambassador of NAMBA, attending races in
different districts and different organizations.
Mark Anderson
Inducted 2004
Mark started model boating in 1977 at the age of 12 and has been going strong ever since.
He served as the Director for District Eight for several terms. One of Mark’s true loves is the
Sport Hydro class and he has previously served as the NAMBA Sport Hydro chairman. District
Championships are numerous for Mark. In addition, he has won many championships at the
Nationals. Mark served as the overall CD for the 1998 and 2002 Nationals. Mark is always willing
to share his boating expertise and has helped many new boaters become competitive.
Charles Fondacaro
Inducted 2004
Chuck frst joined NAMBA in 1970 in Southern California. In 1972 he was part of the committee
that petitioned NAMBA to hold a large national event. This event became the frst NAMBA Nationals
and set the stage
for many more to come. In 1993 he was part of the group that held the frst
NAMBA sanctioned gas race. Chuck won several district gas class championships as well as winning
several national championships. Chuck has also served as the District 19 Gas Chairman.
Dave Rychalsky
Inducted 2005
Dave has served as the Director for District One and as the District One Outboard Chairman. He
has also served as the Contest Director for the 1993 and 1999 NAMBA Nationals. He has won
several district and national championships. Dave was recently appointed to the newly created
post of Nationals Chairman. In this position he will lend his Nationals CD experience to districts
hosting the Nats. Dave has also contributed many articles to the Propwash, and is probably best
remembered for his series of humorous “My First…” articles.
Jim Wilson
Inducted 2005
Jim Wilson is a long time District Nine boater and member of the Model Mariners. He has served
numerous stints as club Commodore and Contest Director. Jim has served as the District Nine Rule
and Technical Chairman, and is looked to for his knowledge and understanding of our hobby. He
has won numerous National Championships. He has also won over 40 district championships. He is
always helpful to other boaters, doing what he can to make sure that they get on the water.