Revisions of the basic playing boards for the apba. The assignment of race boat numbers, if applicable. Mar 26, 2011 this is what frustrates me about apba, the continual changes to an otherwise fine product. Scsc 67th annual thanksgiving regatta cor boat racing. Welcome seattle drag and ski sprint boats association. The 105 mph maximum speed will be monitored with a gps unit in each boat. Inboard means a boat with the engine unit wholly contained within the confines of the hull outboard means a boat with the engine unit attached to the outer part of the transom of the hull. Apba pro baseball is a great game to enjoy some quick baseball fun, or it can serve as a great learning tool to hone your baseball acumen. These rules shall govern the condition of all apba events. The seattle outboard association hosted their 12th annual new folks in boats program that aims to introduce new prospective members to the sport of powerboat racing. Grandfather clause listing final formula future brackets.
Revisions of the basic playing boards for the apba baseball. Ever since power boats began racing, the american power boat association has helped keep boat racing safe, fair. Memo 25022020 in pdf at the national meeting on sunday 23rd february, 2020 there were 2 rule changes that were discussed and agreed that even though rule changes cannot be accepted from state councils and clubs for a period of 2 years due the rule book being frozen, changes made to the 2 following rules were deemed as safety improvements, therefore discussed and moved by our nat. Cards still provide the same informational wallop but feature striking fullcolor graphics. Ideas for tunnel boat racings future circle track bass. This association will be known as the north american model boat association international hereinafter called namba international. Sa sportsman advance is open to all hulls capsule or non capsule open boats that meet all the current apba runabout hull rule appendix a with a maximum speed of 105 mph with no tolerances. View all products home shop our story contact us terms.
Rules and regulations for the racing categories of the american power boat. These were voted on by the national executives and delegates at the meeting and were passed at 80% for the changes and 20% against or abstained from voting. Boat racing resources from apba features rule books, forms and support for our power boat racing members. At a meeting of the council of the american power boat association on april 3, at the hotel lexington, new york, with president george h. The b racing runabout class was deleted from the apba rule book in 1974. When you hear the roar of automotive engines and catch a glimpse of giant roostertails, chances are pretty good that. These exceptions have been submitted to the opc commission and are. The opc red flag rule is more restrictive than the 2017. The propeller the monthly bulletin page of the american power boat association.
Quad bikes and dolly trailers at race meetings new. While the most important safety rules are outlined here, all apba inboard safety rules apply to this class unless otherwise specified. Modified outboard hydroplane racing classes are powered by modified stock outboard class motors. Apba pro baseball is quite similar to another tabletop baseball game you might have heard of called stratomatic. Fun, quick and easy to play, apba pro baseball puts you right in the middle of the action. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus.
There are apba pro baseball leagues all over the country and many of them like ours have been around for a good many years. Opc commission added the entire flag rule from the apba general racing rules as printed prior to 2017 to the opc rule book. These grueling races tested man and machine over distances of 100 to 500 miles over two days. Walt ottenads images of saturdays action at tastin n racin. Apba american power boat association p rimary organization that sanctions the races including inboard hydroplanes in the united states. While the most important safety rules are outlined here, all apba inboard safety. Apba pro baseball contains a revised spiralbound instructionplay result booklet, which includes expanded pitcher strikeout ratings, and a new optional official scorer system, designed to finetune the fielding phase of apba baseball. This is exciting news to come from the apba convention in lancaster. Hydrobout fins come to inboard flatbottom racing 04212009, 01.
All other categorycommittee rules have been updated for 2019 except inboard endurance, outboard river racer, and thundercat. Theyll look like this prototype, but theyll be in color and the card results should be easier to read than they are on this thirdgeneration image. Rotator swift water recovery mercury mayhem mercury sticks the landing, on the rocks, in the wa duration. Hydroplane racing is a sport involving racing hydroplanes on lakes and rivers. All current inspection procedures outlined here and in the apba inboard racing rules apply. Changes for 2019 may yet be coming, especially for jet sprint and offshore. All rudders must be made of 174 with a minimum heat treatment of 38 rockwell and a maximum of. Apbaopc general rules and racing rules will apply, with the following exceptions. Facebook page apba read more about welcome to region nine power boat racing image. All race entrants, regardless of membership, must display a highly visible apba rule book specific one or twodigit number on their race craft for the purpose of computer scoring. Inboard means a boat with the engine unit wholly contained within the confines of the hull. The rules outlined herein are as complete as possible under. Jul 19, 2015 rotator swift water recovery mercury mayhem mercury sticks the landing, on the rocks, in the wa duration.
Originally edited by edwin zack, i bought my first copy of the handbook a. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Cost of membership is a function of categories you join and boats you have registered. As the next step in the revitalization of the apba line, apba will reintroduce. Rule books coming online american power boat association. The number of boats crossing the starting line before the lead boat has completed the first lap during the first heat of a race shall determine the number of boats starting the race.
I wish the optional pitching rule would include a relief pitcher being upgraded by one grade for the very first batter he faces. Stock outboard, modified outboard, pro racing rules. The organization and wording of the play results was nearly identical between the two games. Now with apba pro baseball you can get in on the excitement. Otherwise, it makes it really difficult to ever want to bring in a grade d reliever. The 2917 inboard rule proposals have been posted on the apba web site. Superleague reserves the right to assign numbers to any participant regardless of membership. The rule book collects all the rules and rosters and play boards into a easytouse spiralbound book, with apba history, playing tips, league guidelines, and a fantastic quickstart guide that can have you playing apba mlb baseball in five minutes. And, the spiral bound rule book is not even sold in the store. The right to establish certified american and worldwide power boat competition and straightaway records. Like the apba boards, national pastime listed 41 play results for each of the eight baserunner situations. Ipc inboard powerboat circuit a lso an apba site specific to inboard hydroplanes. Namba will be dedicated to the progress and expansion of model boating and the. Rules or rule book means the book of administration, racing and safety rules issued or published periodically by the association championships means championship races, whether australasian, australian or state, contested between boats complying with.
Boat owners apba licence renewal application including indemnity. Specifically, im wondering if the official scorers optional rule is used, that being the one that changes certain hits to errors and viceversa depending on the fielding of. Our national organization american power boat association apba. Over 400 pages of rules for both inboard and outboard racing. The major innovation in the apba boards was the inclusion of pitching and fielding grades. Many ads, membership roster, then current speed records, much more. Limited hydroplane racing classes are inboardengine powered boats that use high performance gasoline fuel. If you build your own capsule for bass boat racing.
Hydrobout fins come to inboard flatbottom racing hydroracer. Sport hydroplane racing rules are intended as a supplement to the general racing. Rules and regulations for the racing categories of the american power boat association. The right to participate in apba sanctioned events, subject to apba rules and regulations. He shall show knowledge of course safety and racing rules before being approved to enter the race course. Rules and regulations american power boat association. Mile speed record kilometer speed record in 1953, the class changed from the 48 cubic inch runabout class to the 44 cubic inch runabout class. Motor modifications are limited to strict motor specifications and equipment alterations defined and published in apba category rule books for these outboard hydroplane racing classes. This is a good place to start if you would like to. A lso an apba site specific to inboard hydroplanes.
Boats not exceeding 75mph are exempt from rule 804. This entry was posted in news and tagged apba, rules on 10092014 by media officer. Classic 1963 american powerboat association rule book. I assume its pretty straight basic rules in the vicinity of the 20 boards. Leaded fuel memo new combined nsw apba entry and scrutineering form. Does anyone know where i can read the rules for either one of these games. Please note that this rule is slightly different from the apba rule. Rules or rule book means the book of administration, racing and safety rules issued or published periodically by the association championships means championship races, whether australasian, australian or state, contested between boats complying with the rules of various classes as listed in the rule book.
Unless otherwise specified in these rules or in the circular of instructions, the american power boat association racing rules shall be followed and on any point in question the rules of the stock inboard runabouts shall be used. This is a good place to start if you would like to participate. As always, the actual rule book is the authoritative source and you should check the wording there before taking any action on the changes. Bimonthly subscription to apbas propeller magazine, apba annual yearbook, bimonthly spin newsletter, membership card, decal, apba racing insurance program, full voting privileges, racing license, category rule book, apba reference book. Also looks like they incorrectly scored the saturday race as well. Apba rule book specific one or twodigit number on their race craft for. Todays grand national boat owes its heritage to the marathon races of the 1960s and 70s. This newly formed division set course on building a class within the organization to help preserve the rich racing heritage of the apba. Ul, gp, j or any other limited or unlimited inboard.
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