Subfest 2026 Recommended Locations

[Das Boot]

There’s already a sub regatta in Groton called SUBEX.

[NicholasRadzykewycz]

Can I get some dimensions on what a sufficient distance measurement is for a large sub? I am wondering if this place is too small for the big subs

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Towne+Lake+Community+Pool/@29.9248353,-95.688386,151m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1slarge+venues+for+rent+near+me!3m5!1s0x8640d7eb5ca37baf:0x2b18745544db79f9!8m2!3d29.924579!4d-95.6879685!16s%2Fg%2F11t2c5rvbg?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

[Das Boot]

Can I get some dimensions on what a sufficient distance measurement is for a large sub? I am wondering if this place is too small for the big subs

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Towne+Lake+Community+Pool/@29.9248353,-95.688386,151m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!1m2!2m1!1slarge+venues+for+rent+ near+me!3m5!1s0x8640d7eb5ca37baf:0x2b18745544db79f 9!8m2!3d29.924579!4d-95.6879685!16s%2Fg%2F11t2c5rvbg?authuser=0&entry=t tu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Oh good God. Come on, dude. 14 posts and you’re an expert? Give us your real name. I think you’re just wanting people’s email addresses for spam.

[NicholasRadzykewycz]

Oh good God. Come on, dude. 14 posts and you’re an expert? Give us your real name. I think you’re just wanting people’s email addresses for spam.

If I was an expert, I wouldn't be asking about required pool dimensions would I? I want to understand what the requirements are so that they can be documented here and so folks can learn and think about all the requirements that go into finding a venue.

[Subculture]

It's not simply about pool size, but cost, location and availability.

Not sure what experience you have of running boats, but a big puddle isn't that big of a deal even for larger boats- as you simply can't accurately see what is going on beyond a few metres from the poolside. To go far out then you need to bring the boat to periscope depth, and much of the benefit of operating in a pool is lost, in which case save your dough and find a normal lake to run in.

Years ago I organised events at Brockwell Lido, which is an Olympic sized pool 50mx25m, I'd say we barely used a third of it, most sailors stayed at one end, and they would crowd together to natter. A Summer event at a much smaller pool about half the size had much the same effect.

In short you don't need a huge puddle, the main thing you need is plenty of enthusiastic people willing to attend and hopefully a few willing to lend a hand with running it.

[Das Boot]

If I was an expert, I wouldn't be asking about required pool dimensions would I? I want to understand what the requirements are so that they can be documented here and so folks can learn and think about all the requirements that go into finding a venue.

Ok. Let’s see.

[Das Boot]

I think Red Clay is the best venue. It’s great. If we could just decide if it’s going to happen again. If not, I’ll just use my local pond.

[Davjacva]

Are we thinking about a date for Cahutta yet? April/ May 2026? Weather's roll of the dice is a far better chance than the Spring.