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EVENT INFO
IRCWCC Nationals 2026
Jun 14 to 19, 2026
Fred Fletcher Park
(Statesboro, GA)
| ALLIED FLEET | ||||
| Ship | Type | Units | Speed | |
| HMS Indomitable (Invincible class) | HMS Indomitable (Invincible class BC) | BC | 4.0 | 26 |
| USS Alabama (South Dakota class) | USS Alabama (South Dakota class BB) | BB | 6.0 | 26 |
| HMS Queen Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth class) | HMS Queen Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth class DN) | DN | 5.5 | 26 |
| Suffren (Suffern class) | Suffren (Suffern class CA) | CA | 3.0 | 23 |
| DKM Lutzow (Deutschland (L) class) | DKM Lutzow (Deutschland (L) class CA) | CA | 3.5 | 23 |
| Malaya (Queen Elizabeth class) | Malaya (Queen Elizabeth class DN) | DN | 5.5 | 26 |
| Yamato (Yamato class) | Yamato (Yamato class BB) | BB | 8.0 | 24 |
| DKM Graf Spee (Deutschland (L) class) | DKM Graf Spee (Deutschland (L) class CA) | CA | 3.5 | 23 |
| DKM Bismark (Bismarck class) | DKM Bismark (Bismarck class BB) | BB | 6.5 | 24 |
| USS Arizona (Pennsylvania (B) class) | USS Arizona (Pennsylvania (B) class DN) | DN | 5.5 | 26 |
| SMS Ostfriesland (Helgoland class) | SMS Ostfriesland (Helgoland class DN) | DN | 4.5 | 28 |
| DKM Bismark (Bismarck class) | DKM Bismark (Bismarck class BB) | BB | 6.5 | 24 |
| USS North Carolina (North Carolina class) | USS North Carolina (North Carolina class BB) | BB | 6.0 | 24 |
| HMS Iron Duke (Iron Duke class) | HMS Iron Duke (Iron Duke class DN) | DN | 5.0 | 26 |
| Nagato (Nagato (B) class) | Nagato (Nagato (B) class DN) | DN | 6.0 | 24 |
| SMS Schleswig-Holstein (Deutschland class) | SMS Schleswig-Holstein (Deutschland class PDN) | PDN | 3.5 | 28 |
| HMS Inconceivable (Invincible class) | HMS Inconceivable (Invincible class BC) | BC | 4.0 | 26 |
| Allied Fleet: 17 ships, 86.5 units | ||||
| AXIS FLEET | ||||
| Ship | Type | Units | Speed | |
| Seydlitz (Seydlitz class) | Seydlitz (Seydlitz class BC) | BC | 4.5 | 24 |
| Uss Texas (Texas (B) class) | Uss Texas (Texas (B) class DN) | DN | 5.5 | 28 |
| USS DesMoines (Des Moines class) | USS DesMoines (Des Moines class CA) | CA | 3.5 | 23 |
| SMS Moltke (Moltke class) | SMS Moltke (Moltke class BC) | BC | 4.0 | 26 |
| HMCS Cobra Chicken (Blücher class) | HMCS Cobra Chicken (Blücher class CAE) | CAE | 3.5 | 26 |
| USS Montana (South Dakota 1920 class) | USS Montana (South Dakota 1920 class BB) | BB | 6.5 | 26 |
| SMS Nassau (Nassau class) | SMS Nassau (Nassau class DN) | DN | 4.0 | 28 |
| SMS Viribus Unitis (Viribus Unitis class) | SMS Viribus Unitis (Viribus Unitis class DN) | DN | 4.0 | 28 |
| SMS Derfflinger (Derfflinger class) | SMS Derfflinger (Derfflinger class BC) | BC | 4.5 | 24 |
| HMS Benbow (Iron Duke class) | HMS Benbow (Iron Duke class DN) | DN | 5.0 | 26 |
| Nagato (Nagato (B) class) | Nagato (Nagato (B) class DN) | DN | 6.0 | 24 |
| West Virginia (West Virginia (B) class) | West Virginia (West Virginia (B) class DN) | DN | 5.5 | 26 |
| SMS Baden (Bayern class) | SMS Baden (Bayern class DN) | DN | 5.5 | 28 |
| HMS Queen Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth (B) class) | HMS Queen Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth (B) class DN) | DN | 5.5 | 26 |
| SMS Seydlitz (Seydlitz class) | SMS Seydlitz (Seydlitz class BC) | BC | 4.5 | 24 |
| HMS Duke of York (King George V class) | HMS Duke of York (King George V class BB) | BB | 6.0 | 24 |
| IJN Nagatsu (Nagato (B) class) | IJN Nagatsu (Nagato (B) class DN) | DN | 6.0 | 24 |
| Duilio (Andrea Doria (L) class) | Duilio (Andrea Doria (L) class DN) | DN | 4.5 | 26 |
| Nagato (Nagato (B) class) | Nagato (Nagato (B) class DN) | DN | 6.0 | 24 |
| Axis Fleet: 19 ships, 94.5 units | ||||
| SECONDARY SHIPS | ||||
| Ship | Type | Units | Speed | |
| Glorie (La Galissonnière class) | Glorie (La Galissonnière CL) | CL | 2.5 | 22 |
| USS North Carolina (North Carolina class) | USS North Carolina (North Carolina BB) | BB | 6.0 | 24 |
| USS Duluth (Cleveland class) | USS Duluth (Cleveland CL) | CL | 3.0 | 22 |
| USCGC Cowboy McDanger (Scharnhorst class) | USCGC Cowboy McDanger (Scharnhorst CAE) | CAE | 3.0 | 26 |
| SMS Stralsund (Magdeburg class) | SMS Stralsund (Magdeburg CP) | CP | 1.5 | 22 |
| HMS Bermuda (Fiji class) | HMS Bermuda (Fiji CL) | CL | 2.5 | 22 |
| USS Rush (Gearing class) | USS Rush (Gearing DD) | DD | 1.5 | 21 |
| Montcalm (La Galissonnière class) | Montcalm (La Galissonnière CL) | CL | 2.5 | 22 |
| Duca d_Aosta (Filbertino class) | Duca d_Aosta (Filbertino CL) | CL | 2.5 | 22 |
| HMS Jamaica (Fiji class) | HMS Jamaica (Fiji CL) | CL | 2.5 | 22 |
| FS Foch (Suffern class) | FS Foch (Suffern CA) | CA | 3.0 | 23 |
| SMS Hindenberg (Derfflinger class) | SMS Hindenberg (Derfflinger BC) | BC | 4.5 | 24 |
| SMS Hannover (Deutschland class) | SMS Hannover (Deutschland PDN) | PDN | 3.5 | 28 |
| SMS Derfflinger (Derfflinger class) | SMS Derfflinger (Derfflinger BC) | BC | 4.5 | 24 |
| Seydlitz (Seydlitz class) | Seydlitz (Seydlitz BC) | BC | 4.5 | 24 |
| Erin (Erin class) | Erin (Erin DN) | DN | 4.5 | 28 |
| SMS Schlesien (Deutschland class) | SMS Schlesien (Deutschland PDN) | PDN | 3.5 | 28 |
| Liberte (Verite class) | Liberte (Verite PDN) | PDN | 3.5 | 28 |
| Glorie (La Galissonnière class) | Glorie (La Galissonnière CL) | CL | 2.5 | 22 |
| CONVOY SHIPS | ||||
| Ship | Speed | |||
Additional Notes:
Annual weeklong National Competition of the IRCWCC where fleets of remote-controlled models of World War II warships will do battle and sink. This years Nationals is hosted by the Southeast Attack Squadron and being held in Statesboro, Georgia. Lots of ships and lots of carnage and friendly good fun!
The captains fee for the week is $155. There will be a 50 x 20 tent with 35 tables provided along with CO2, drinks, and lunches (on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) as well as the banquet dinner on Friday. After registering for the battle via the link above (must be logged in) remember to submit payment directly to the club's PayPal via NATS PAYMENT LINK.
Hotel Information:
note: this is a different hotel than the previous Statesboro NATS. It is straight down Lakeview/NorthMain St from the pond in downtown Statesboro in sight of the Waffle House for those of you so inclined.
Holiday Inn Express Statesboro
427 South Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: 912-205-5999
Group Reservation under Southeast Attack Squadron Block Code: SAS
$136/night for two Queen beds or one King June 13 to June 20
must make reservation by May 29
Includes hot buffet breakfast
2.7 miles (7 minutes) from Pond
Battle Pond
Fred Fletcher Memorial Park
707 North Main St Statesboro GA 30458
Note: we will enter through the side gate. Take Lanier Road just past the new parking lot and look for the open cattle gate on the left heading up to the old barn.
Parking
Parking will be along either side of the entrance drive will be marked off with yellow rope although it will be fine for a few cars at a time to drive up closer to the tent for unloading/offloading before returning to the parking area
Facilities
There will be a 50 x 20 tent set up with 35 tables and chairs. Electricity will be available just outside the barn and there is a working spigot on city water available as well. A port-a-john will be available by the barn area as well for the week of NATS. My workshop only a block away will also be open and available if needed.
Sunday
The CD will begin ship check-ins at the pond starting at 9:00am
There will be a Captains' Meeting starting around 7:30-8:00pm at the AirBnb Lodge where the CD and several eboard are staying. Recommend carpooling to reduce the cars parking at the lodge.
Lodge address: 1640 Red Fern Lane Statesboro GA
Monday
Morning: Fleet Battle
Lunch provided
Afternoon: Fleet battle
Tuesday
Morning Fleet Battle
Lunch provided
Afternoon Campaign Battle
Wednesday
All day: usual Challenge Battles
evening: Icecream Sundae Bar host: Brian and Mandy Koehler. Drop by BrianK's place Wednesday evening for dessert. Shop will also be open for boat work. I live just one block from the pond so those planning Night Battle are welcome to have dessert and hang out until it is dark enough address 15 Northlake Dr Statesboro GA
Night Battle starts after dusk
Thursday
Morning: Fleet Battle
Lunch provided
Afternoon Campaign Battle
Friday
Morning: Fleet Battle
lunch on own
Awards Banquet Dinner.
Questions?
Contact event host Brian Koehler (E-mail or phone: 9126012509)
Annual weeklong National Competition of the IRCWCC where fleets of remote-controlled models of World War II warships will do battle and sink. This years Nationals is hosted by the Southeast Attack Squadron and being held in Statesboro, Georgia. Lots of ships and lots of carnage and friendly good fun!
The captains fee for the week is $155. There will be a 50 x 20 tent with 35 tables provided along with CO2, drinks, and lunches (on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) as well as the banquet dinner on Friday. After registering for the battle via the link above (must be logged in) remember to submit payment directly to the club's PayPal via NATS PAYMENT LINK.
Hotel Information:
note: this is a different hotel than the previous Statesboro NATS. It is straight down Lakeview/NorthMain St from the pond in downtown Statesboro in sight of the Waffle House for those of you so inclined.
Holiday Inn Express Statesboro
427 South Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: 912-205-5999
Group Reservation under Southeast Attack Squadron Block Code: SAS
$136/night for two Queen beds or one King June 13 to June 20
must make reservation by May 29
Includes hot buffet breakfast
2.7 miles (7 minutes) from Pond
Battle Pond
Fred Fletcher Memorial Park
707 North Main St Statesboro GA 30458
Note: we will enter through the side gate. Take Lanier Road just past the new parking lot and look for the open cattle gate on the left heading up to the old barn.
Parking
Parking will be along either side of the entrance drive will be marked off with yellow rope although it will be fine for a few cars at a time to drive up closer to the tent for unloading/offloading before returning to the parking area
Facilities
There will be a 50 x 20 tent set up with 35 tables and chairs. Electricity will be available just outside the barn and there is a working spigot on city water available as well. A port-a-john will be available by the barn area as well for the week of NATS. My workshop only a block away will also be open and available if needed.
Sunday
The CD will begin ship check-ins at the pond starting at 9:00am
There will be a Captains' Meeting starting around 7:30-8:00pm at the AirBnb Lodge where the CD and several eboard are staying. Recommend carpooling to reduce the cars parking at the lodge.
Lodge address: 1640 Red Fern Lane Statesboro GA
Monday
Morning: Fleet Battle
Lunch provided
Afternoon: Fleet battle
Tuesday
Morning Fleet Battle
Lunch provided
Afternoon Campaign Battle
Wednesday
All day: usual Challenge Battles
evening: Icecream Sundae Bar host: Brian and Mandy Koehler. Drop by BrianK's place Wednesday evening for dessert. Shop will also be open for boat work. I live just one block from the pond so those planning Night Battle are welcome to have dessert and hang out until it is dark enough address 15 Northlake Dr Statesboro GA
Night Battle starts after dusk
Thursday
Morning: Fleet Battle
Lunch provided
Afternoon Campaign Battle
Friday
Morning: Fleet Battle
lunch on own
Awards Banquet Dinner.
Questions?
Contact event host Brian Koehler (E-mail or phone: 9126012509)