IRCWCC
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IRCWCC
Keeping Ponds Safe Since 1978
International Radio Control Warship Combat Club
Looking for a FUN NEW HOBBY?!
BUILD THEM!
a man uses a Dremel tool to work on an unfinished model
BATTLE THEM!
a model Bismark is attacked from multiple angles by enemy ships
And OH YES!
a model bismark rolls onto its side as it sinks from combat damage
SINK THEM!!!
BUT DON't WORRY!
Sunken ships are easily retrieved...
photo of captain retrieving ship from bottom
quickly repaired...
photo of captain quickly patching ship
ships back on water and battling
and back to battling again!
Founded in 1978, the International R/C Warship Combat Club, Inc. (IRCWCC) is the original organization dedicated exclusively to promoting safety, good sportsmanship and fun in the hobby of radio controlled semi-scale model warship competition. Battery operated 1/144 scale models of warships which operated between 1904 and 1946 are constructed by members. They are equipped with CO2 gas powered “cannons” and maneuver in mock battles as they attempt to damage or sink their opponents.
Photo of a man wearing a t-shirt with the text 'GOT BB'S?'
Want to get in on the Fun?
If you think this insanity is just the excitement you were looking for, and would like to join:
To learn more you can contact:
Brian Koehler, IRCWCC Webmaster
bkoehler@georgiasouthern.edu
or check our CONTACTS link for a captain near you.
CURRENT CLUB NEWS!
June 28 2025: IRCWCC National Competition Concludes
Photo of Port Polar Bear host's regional battle
The annual week-long "NATS" National Competition finished up this week in Oakboro, North Carolina). We had members from across the country (and international!) attend for a week of friendly battling (and trashing each other's ships). It was actually a close event, with the leading team flip-flopping over the course of the week, but final congratulations to the Green Fleet and their Admiral, Steve Andrews. There are photos from the week HERE as well as a battle report of scores HERE.
Awards this year were:
Winning Fleet Award: Green Fleet Admiral, Steve Andrews - 149,050 pts >High Sortie Average Awards:
Class 1: Ken Kelly (SMS Stralsund)
Class 2: Rick Whitsell (HMS Jamaica)
Class 3: Ginger Andrews (USS DesMoines)
Class 4: Matt Andrews (SMS Baden)
Class 5: Rob Arena (USS Arizona)
Class 6: Andy Terpstra (IJN Nagato) and Cameron Hunt (HMS King George V)
Class 7: Kevin Plumber (HMS Vanguard)
Individual Combat Trophy: Zach Hoernemann (816 pts)
Best of Scale Warship: SMS Stralsund (Ken Kelly)
Best of Scale Convoy: (Ken Kelly)
Marty Hays Lifeline Award: Rob Arena (18 convoy runs)
Rookie of the Year: Owen Ronnings
Von Fluegel Trophy: Kevin Plumer (38,827 pts)
Most Feared Allied: Kevin Plumer
Most Feared Axis: Tim Beckett'
Allied Spirit Award: Rob Area
Axis Spirit Award: Bryan Box
Fire Stick Award: Matti Vasquez
Swiss Cheese Award (most damaged - sunk): Will Tustin (3220 pts)
Alien Award (most damaged - not sunk): Tom Palmer (3550 pts)
Most Spectacular Sink: Will Tustin
Best Ram Infamy Award: Zach Hoernemann
May 30 2025: Port Polar Bear host's regional battle
There were a lot of battles this May (everyone getting ready for the annual Nationals Competition in North Carolina). Our Port Polar Bear captains hosted a great regional, with captains from all over, the last weekend in May and posted the below picture. It looks like they had a great time! (more photos [HERE])
Photo of Port Polar Bear host's regional battle