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 an ambassador for 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 first 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 first NAMBA Nationals and
set the stage for many more to come. In 1993 he was part of the group
that held the first 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
