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This thread will provide information and updates to the SUBFEST 2022 event in Cohutta, Georgia on September 16th to 18th, 2022
WHAT is SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2022 will be third annual, tremendously successful RC submarine event.
It is an opportunity for RC submarine enthusiasts to gather together to run their boats, see each other's projects, learn from each other, attend seminars, win prizes, compete against one another, and generally.... have an awesome time.
SUBFEST is not only for sub skippers. Anyone is welcome and there is no better way to "get your feet wet" if you're thinking about getting into the hobby than coming in, talking about subs with experienced owners, and getting your hands on the sticks of a real, working RC submarine.
WHEN is SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2022 will be taking place from Friday, September 16th to Sunday, September 18th, 2022. Events run throughout the day, and the event schedule will be posted as we get closer to the event.
WHERE is SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2022 will be re-visiting the amazing Red Clay Resort in Cohutta Georgia. The facility is absolutely perfect for the event and features crystal clear spring fed water with concrete bottom and shoreline, grassy area surrounds, covered picnic areas, concession stands, washrooms, nearby parking and much more. There is RV parking on-site if you want to set up a motorhome or tent on site (though there is no power/water hookups, so come prepared!).
WHERE do we stay?
SUBFEST 2022 is located approximately half an hour east of the Chatanooga, TN airport, and 20 minutes south of Cleveland, TN. Both cities offer multiple options for hotel accommodations, and staying in east Chatanooga or south Cleveland will cut your commute time down even further. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of options in close proximity to the event, but realistically, you will only be commuting once in the morning and once in the evening, so this isn't a major issue at all. There are food options onsite, so you won't have to leave the resort until you're subbed out (as if that could happen).
One of our past attendees has let me know that he highly recommends Hampton Inn Ringgold-Ft. Oglethorpe. Here are his comments:
Me and the wife stayed here last year. Great place and a nice restaurant just across the street. 20 minutes away from the subrun. I don’t tolerate bad hotels, but this one I can recommend. I’ve already booked my reservation.
WHAT happens at SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2022 will feature three days of RC submarine action.
AGENDA: (subject to change)
Thursday, September 15th, 2022:
Friday, September 16th, 2022
Saturday, September 17th, 2022:
Sunday, September 18th, 2022:
WHAT is SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2022 will be third annual, tremendously successful RC submarine event.
It is an opportunity for RC submarine enthusiasts to gather together to run their boats, see each other's projects, learn from each other, attend seminars, win prizes, compete against one another, and generally.... have an awesome time.
SUBFEST is not only for sub skippers. Anyone is welcome and there is no better way to "get your feet wet" if you're thinking about getting into the hobby than coming in, talking about subs with experienced owners, and getting your hands on the sticks of a real, working RC submarine.
WHEN is SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2022 will be taking place from Friday, September 16th to Sunday, September 18th, 2022. Events run throughout the day, and the event schedule will be posted as we get closer to the event.
WHERE is SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2022 will be re-visiting the amazing Red Clay Resort in Cohutta Georgia. The facility is absolutely perfect for the event and features crystal clear spring fed water with concrete bottom and shoreline, grassy area surrounds, covered picnic areas, concession stands, washrooms, nearby parking and much more. There is RV parking on-site if you want to set up a motorhome or tent on site (though there is no power/water hookups, so come prepared!).
WHERE do we stay?
SUBFEST 2022 is located approximately half an hour east of the Chatanooga, TN airport, and 20 minutes south of Cleveland, TN. Both cities offer multiple options for hotel accommodations, and staying in east Chatanooga or south Cleveland will cut your commute time down even further. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of options in close proximity to the event, but realistically, you will only be commuting once in the morning and once in the evening, so this isn't a major issue at all. There are food options onsite, so you won't have to leave the resort until you're subbed out (as if that could happen).
One of our past attendees has let me know that he highly recommends Hampton Inn Ringgold-Ft. Oglethorpe. Here are his comments:
Me and the wife stayed here last year. Great place and a nice restaurant just across the street. 20 minutes away from the subrun. I don’t tolerate bad hotels, but this one I can recommend. I’ve already booked my reservation.
WHAT happens at SUBFEST?
SUBFEST 2022 will feature three days of RC submarine action.
- Unlimited access to the crystal clear waters of the Red Clay Resort's spring-fed pool
- In-person demonstrations, seminars and Q&A sessions with some of the hobby's most experienced builders
- Event Donations including a FULL RC submarine builder's package ($1500 value!)
- T-shirts for all submarine skippers
- Contests for navigation, engineering and scale
- Skipper networking
- Evening on-site dinners (let's hope for the same amazing seafood boil as last year!)
- SO MUCH MORE!
AGENDA: (subject to change)
Thursday, September 15th, 2022:
- 12:00-17:00: Attendee/exhibitor arrival, general meet and greet
- 18:00: Dinner at local restaurant - details TBA
Friday, September 16th, 2022
- 08:00: Gates open / Registration / t-shirts / raffle tickets
- 09:30: Event Announcements and roll call
- 10:00: Obstacle Course overview and demo
- 11:00: Seminar #1: Sub Operations 101
- 12:00: Lunch served from on site concession stand
- 14:00: Seminar #2: High frequency radios in submarines
- 18:00: Dinner at Venue: Low Country Boil
Saturday, September 17th, 2022:
- 08:00: Gates open / Registration / t-shirts
- 09:00: Event Announcements and roll call
- 09:30-12:00: Sub Skipper interviews, Obstacle course opens for trials
- 11:00: Seminar #3: Topic TBA
- 12:00: Lunch from onsite concession stand
- 13:00: Open forum / Q&A and RC Submarine discussions with experts
- 14:00: Group photos/video
- 16:00: The Great Submarine Oval Race
- 17:00:
- Bottom Gun achievement list,
- Winners of awards announced
- Raffle prize and donor overview. Last chance for tickets
- Live raffle drawing
- 18:00: Dinner at venue: Steak and potatoes
- 20:00: Night run open to all boats. Glow sticks provided
Sunday, September 18th, 2022:
- 08:00: Gates open, pond open to all for last runs, fond farewells
- 12:00: Venue closed to attendees
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