Al-khairan: The Kuwait Science Club (KSC) announced the launch of its International Remote-Controlled (RC) Boats Championship at Al-Khairan, featuring 60 racers from eight countries: Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, the United States, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the championship is highly regarded both regionally and internationally, held under the supervision of an international jury and attracting attention from the global RC marine sports community. KSC Secretary General Ali Kazem Al-Jum'a expressed the Club's commitment to establishing this event as a permanent fixture on its annual calendar to expand the reach of RC boat racing.
Al-Jum'a highlighted the event's appeal among youth, emphasizing the Club's efforts to ensure the competition enhances Kuwait's reputation. He affirmed that the championship would continue in future years, providing youth with an opportunity to engage in competitive and constructive activities, while inviting enthusiasts and the public to participate in the races and the vibrant atmosphere.
Championship supervisor Abdulaziz Al-Yaqoub explained that the racing RC boats mirror real boats in terms of performance and speed, capable of reaching 100 km/h or more, and operate on gasoline engines ranging from 26cc to 29cc. The competition spans three days and includes four classes: Mono 26cc, Catamaran 26cc, Mono 29cc, and Catamaran 29cc.
Al-Yaqoub detailed the points-based format, which aggregates each racer's scores over timed heats, starting with preliminary qualifiers and quarterfinals (six heats per stage), followed by the semifinals (eight heats), and concluding with the final (ten heats) to determine the winners. He added that the concept was proposed to the KSC Board a year and a half ago, leading to swift approvals and government permits, allowing all procedures to be completed within three months.