the nautilus drydocks

MARK YOUR CALENDARS and join us in Cohutta, Georgia at the gorgeous
Red Clay Resort on September 17th through 20th, 2026!
 

SUBFEST 2026 will be our sixth annual, tremendously successful RC submarine event. It is an opportunity for RC submarine enthusiasts to gather together to run their boats, show them off, see each other's projects, learn from each other, attend seminars, win prizes, compete against one another, and generally... have an awesome time.
 

SUBFEST is not only for sub skippers! Anyone is welcome and there is no better way to "get your feet wet" if you're thinking about getting into the hobby than coming in, talking about subs with experienced owners, and getting your hands on the sticks of a real, working RC submarine.

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As we get closer to this event, you'll see more information added to this page including the event agenda, hotel information, volunteer sign up list and much more. 

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: 

Gorgeous venue with crystal clear spring-fed water, onsite concessions, onsite camping

RC Submarine Show and Tell

Round Table Discussions

How To's

Prizes for Best Engineered, Best Performing and Scale Appearance

Night Run

SubSwap Table

Raffle

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EVENT HOTEL: 

The official event hotel is the Hampton Inn Ringgold-Ft. Oglethorpe: 

Address: 6875 Battlefield Pkwy, Ringgold, GA 30736
Phone: (706) 935-4800

You can book directly with the hotel at the discounted rate of $128USD/night by CLICKING HERE. If you are going to call to book your room, be sure to use the event discount code of "SUBFEST 2026". Rooms are limited, so don't wait to book!
 

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EVENT RAFFLE DONATIONS: 

One of our most anticipated events is the Saturday SUBFEST Raffle. Here we raffle off prizes ranging from keychains to full model kits, all donated by vendors, hobbyists or fans of the Drydocks. If you have something you think you'd like to donate to the raffle, please send me a message and we'll make arrangements to get it in!

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Some raffle prize highlights! (more coming all the time!): 

• R&R 100mm watertight cylinder ($800 value!)

• SeaQuest DSV model kit in 1:300

• Rick Tesky Proteus fiberglass hull

• FlySky 3ch Radios

• Spektrum Dx7S radio transmitter with aluminum carry case

• Scaleships Bulova missile kits

• 1:48 Seaview Control room model kits

• LXG Nautilus 4ft long!

• Russian Typhoon model kit in 1:220

• Disney Nautilus model kit in 1:72 scale

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SUBSWAP: 

Got something that's been sitting and collecting dust or just doesn't turn your RC Submarine crank any longer? Bring it to the event and set it up on the SUBSWAP table. Wheel, deal, sell, barter or trade to your heart's content. Be careful, though... most people end up coming home with more than they brought!

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AGENDA (Subject to Change)

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Wednesday:
Venue closed, but...
18:00: Dinner at Red Wolf Grill - 320 Wolfe St., Cohutta, GA
 
Thursday:
08:00: Gates open / Registration / t-shirts / raffle tickets
09:30: Event Announcements and roll call
​12:00 Lunch from on-site concession stand
16:00: Dinner at Farm to Fork: 120 General Lee Dr., Ringgold, GA
 
Friday:
08:00: Gates open / Registration / t-shirts / raffle tickets
09:30: Event Announcements and roll call
12:00: Lunch served from on site concession stand

13:00: Open forum / Q&A and RC Submarine discussions with experts
18:00: Dinner at Venue: Low Country Boil
 
Saturday:
08:00: Gates open / Registration / t-shirts
09:00: Event Announcements and roll call
12:00: Lunch from onsite concession stand
13:00: Open forum / Q&A and RC Submarine discussions with experts
14:00: Group photos/video
16:00: The Great Submarine Race
17:00:

• Winners of awards announced

• Raffle prize and donor overview. Last chance for tickets

• Live raffle drawing

18:00: Dinner at venue: Steak and potatoes
20:00: Night run open to all boats. Glow sticks provided
 
Sunday:
08:00: Gates open, pond open to all for last runs, fond farewells
12:00: Venue closed to attendees

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