2021 NAMBA Nats Race Program
Judi Hazlewood - Inducted 1996 Judi has been active in model boating for over 35 years. She served one term as Director of District 19 and served as District Secretary/Treasurer for over twenty-five years. Judi is always willing to pitch in when help is needed. She has served on several Nationals committees and is one of the founding members of the Needles River Rats. While Judi is mainly an outboard enthusiast, she has been seen running some of the inboard classes from time to time. Alan Hobbs - Inducted 1997 Serving as NAMBA President from 1994 - 2005 and again from 2018 - 2021, Alan took NAMBA to a new level of inde- pendence. Prior to his term in office, our insurance was still being purchased through WAM. Alan negotiated with the insurance company, moving that responsibility completely under NAMBA's control. Alan is a very active President and can be seen attending races in all areas of the country. Alan has also attended many Nationals over the years. Ernie Bob - Inducted 1996 (deceased) One of the original Hawaiian Horde, Ernie was instrumental in keeping model boating alive and well in Hawaii. He served several stints as District Director and helped many new boaters get started in the hobby. Ernie attended quite a few Nationals, and could always be counted on to have a non-stop bench racing session going on in his room after the day's racing is done. Ira Cotton - Inducted 1997 (deceased) Ira was one of the early members of the San Diego Argonauts model boat club, serving several terms as their Commodore. He also served as Contest Director of two of the NAMBA Nationals which were held in San Diego and has attended all but four of the nationals held in other areas. Whenever anyone thinks of Ira they think of beautifully detailed unlimited hydroplanes. His "Oh Boy, Oberto" hulls have become legendary, taking top honors in most of the concours events in which he was a participant. Jack Garcia - Inducted 1998 (deceased) When one thinks about outboards, one thinks about Jack. Jack worked for many years with K&B Manufacturing, helping in the design and development of the outboard engine. Jack served one term as District 19 Director, and helped develop the popularity of the outboard class in that district. He served as National Outboard Chairman for NAMBA and contributed many articles to the Propwash over the years. Jack was always there with a smile and a helping hand for rookie and seasoned boaters alike. Dave Bestpitch - Inducted 1998 Dave has been a member of NAMBA since its early days. He has served terms as Director of District Nine and served as the Contest Director for the 1992 and 2015 NAMBA Nationals which were held in Sacramento. Dave and his wife Bev can usually be found at all of the west coast nationals complete with their engraving equipment, personalizing plates for the trophies with the winner's name. Dave also served as the NAMBA Records & Awards Chairman for several years. Doug DeWitte - Inducted 2000 Doug started model boating in 1988 and attended his first Nationals in 1989. Since then he has attended many more Nationals and has won many National Championships. He served two terms as District 19 Director, several years as NAMBA Sport Hydro Chairman, and two terms as NAMBA Vice President. He also served on five 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 Modelers. 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. 2021 NAMBA Nationals Page 76 Cathie Galbraith - Inducted 1995 Cathie started out in model boating in the Chicago, Illinois area in the mid 1970's. Her first boat was a Dumas Hot Shot. She quickly moved into the mono classes after seeing the Prather Deep Vee run at the 1979 Nationals in Monterey. She had stints as Secretary and Treasurer of the San Diego Argonauts for many years, has been on eight Nationals committees, and served as NAMBA Executive Secretary from 1988 to 2012.
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