2026 Skidfin Solutions Championship Series

2026 is in
the books.

Twelve races, six classes and one unforgettable season of electric unlimited hydroplane racing. Congratulations to our 2026 champions.

Final standings Race results

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2026 Final Standings

Top 5 drivers by class • best 10 of 12 races

David Heilbrunn2015 Dalton Industries

8,901pts

Paxton Reunanen1995 Miss Budweiser T5/Albert Lee

8,032pts

Nelson Holmberg2023 Flav-R-Pac/Graham (black)

7,363pts

Tom Markos2015 Graham Trucking

3,600pts

David Newton1994 Miss Budweiser T3/Emcor

3,302pts

Boat champion 2015 Dalton Industries • David Heilbrunn • 8,901 points

Full standings Career records

The 2026 season

Every race, with results, photos and all-time winners.

Race 1 of 12Mar 28

Champion Spark Plug Regatta

Vance Creek Park, Elma

Results & history →

Race 2 of 12Apr 18

Diamond Cup

Scott Lake Park, Olympia

Results & history →

Race 3 of 12May 2

Presidents Cup

Riverfront Park, Ellensburg

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Race 4 of 12May 16

Governor's Cup

Waughop Lake, Lakewood

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Race 5 of 12May 30

Stan Sayres Memorial

Lake Sacajawea, Longview

Results & history →

Race 6 of 12Jun 13

Jack Regas Memorial

Twin Lakes, Marysville

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Race 7 of 12Jun 27

Roger Newton Memorial

Bill Mowatt Course, Lacey

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Race 8 of 12Jul 11

Seafair Trophy Race

Wallace Pond, Toledo

Results & history →

Race 9 of 12Aug 8

Bardahl ERCU Gold Cup

Bill Mowatt Course, Lacey

Results & history →

Race 10 of 12Aug 22

Bernie Little Memorial

Twin Lakes, Marysville

Results & history →

Race 11 of 12Sep 12

Detroit Memorial Regatta

Bill Mowatt Course, Lacey

Results & history →

Race 12 of 12Sep 26

Atomic Cup

Vance Creek Park, Elma

Results & history →

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October 31, 2026

2027 Registration & Membership Renewal is open

ERCU Treasurer/Registrar Tom Markos has shared that registration and membership renewal season is now open and members are encouraged to begin getting things set…

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The brand-new ERCU website launched overnight, and it’s a dramatic shift from what came before. The club now has a more professional look, easier…

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ERCU Board Names Officers for 2026-27

The ERCU Board of Directors has set its leadership for the 2026-27 term, assigning roles to the four newly elected members and the three…

BOATS & DRIVERS

Six ways to race.

EXPLORE BOATS

1/10 Modern

Contemporary unlimiteds with modern electric performance.

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1/10 Classic

Iconic unlimiteds from the golden era of hydroplane racing.

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1/10 Vintage

Historic unlimiteds recreated with remarkable scale detail.

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1/7 Modern

Large-scale replicas delivering impressive speed and precision.

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1/7 Classic

Legendary unlimiteds brought back to life in 1/7 scale.

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1/7 Vintage

Big boats. Big rooster tails. Big hydroplane nostalgia.

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ERCU AT A GLANCE

The Numbers Tell the Story.

RACES

2026 Skidfin Solutions Championship Series

SCALES

1/10 & 1/7 Scale

CLASSES

Modern • Classic • Vintage

2003

FOUNDED

ERCU established in the Seattle area

ABOUT ERCU

Real electric performance. Real unlimited hydroplane history.

Electric Radio Controlled Unlimiteds is a competitive racing organization dedicated to scale electric unlimited hydroplanes.

Inspired by the full-size boats that defined an era, ERCU combines craftsmanship, history and high-speed competition.

Boats are detailed 1/10- and 1/7-scale replicas, raced by drivers from shore. The result is a unique motorsport experience that is fast, technical and deeply connected to unlimited hydroplane history.

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