Task Force 72

Task Force 72 is an international association of Radio controlled model boat builders, all building in the common scale (ratio) of 1:72 (1 inch in 1:72 equals 72 inches or 6 feet in real life).

Task Force 72 originated in Australia in 1994, when a number of individuals building radio controlled models came together to form a voluntary association.

The name derives from the military term for a group of warships operating to a common purpose, a task force, and the scale of the ship models being built (1:72).

In the years since, the association has grown from a small number of model builders to several hundred currently active and former members located in Australia, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and several other countries.

At this time the largest grouping of members is located within Australia, although it is hoped to grow membership internationally.

The Association holds an annual regatta each year, normally at Wentworth Falls Lake, located in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia.

The Task Force 72 Annual Regatta is usually held in November or December of each calendar year. The 2015 Annual Regatta (coincidentally the Association's 20th Anniversary Regatta) will be held on the weekend of Saturday 28 (10AM - 8PM) and Sunday 29 November (10AM - 4PM).

Two major prizes are awarded during the Regatta.

The Bravo Zulu Award, named for the Naval flag hoist signifying 'well done', is awarded by a reviewing officer, usually but not always a serving member of the Royal Australian Navy.

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