Last updated:

 July 16, 2008

Welcome aboard!

Bettendorf Lagoon will host a exciting new event, the First Annual Mississippi Bend Model Boaters paddlewheel race and model show. This event on July

26th will start at 10:00 AM and is open to any radio controlled paddlewheel or side-wheeler, 6 or 12 volt with a maximum 07 motor. An entry fee of $5.00 for each model entered in the race, the static model judging is free. All entries must supply their own table, trophies and or ribbons will be awarded for the race and show. For more information contact Richard Starr at 309-738-9235.

Ever wonder what’s lurking in the lagoon?

Paddlewheel Race and Model Show
Text Box: Have you ever noticed a splashing at the Lagoon, have you ever seen the water “boil” ? This fish was caught at the Lagoon on May 10th, 2008 !!!

An additional race will be held for Springer’s during this event.   Springer’s will run on the same course as the paddle wheelers at the conclusion of the paddlewheel event.

 

The Basic Springer specifications are very simple.

-The hull is to be 18 inches long and 8 inches wide with a flat bottom and must conform to standard hull profile.

 -A single 6-volt Speed 500 (or equivalent) motor

-The single propeller shall be 3 bladed and no larger than 40mm in diameter.

-The rudder shall have a maximum area of 4 square inches

 

The cabin and other features on deck will be left to the discretion of the builder.