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It is with Great Sadness that we announce the passing of Michael (Dutch) Duchnevich

Dutch founded the field we all enjoy back in 2003. His bond with Mark Torrey
resulted in our thriving Rocket Club. His many contributions to our club and the broader rocket community will forever be part of his rich legacy.

Family and Friends may call at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services
on Sunday, July 13 from 2:00pm to 6:00 pm, and Monday July 14 from 11:00 am to Noon.
A Procession will follow from Miller Funeral and Cremation Services to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Next Event

Next Launch!

July 12-13

To Accomodate Club Members that wish to pay their respects on the passing
of Michael (Dutch) Duchnevich, the launch on Sunday July 13 will end at Noon.

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Low-Power Family $20, High Power (One Person) $50,High Power Family (Includes Low Power) $100, College Rocketry Program $475

Whether you’re a BAR, an old timer, we’re looking forward to seeing you at seeing you at our next event!

The Tripoli Board at LDRS-42, with Special Guest Woody Hoburg - NASA Astronaut and Lifetime Tripoli Member!

The Upstate Research Rocketry Group, Inc (URRG) is located in Western New York. We are a non-profit 501-C3 focusing on educational and research aspects of amateur rocketry.

We are dedicated to promoting model and high power rocketry , and are registered as:

Tripoli Prefecture #139 and NAR Section #765

URRG has the privilege of flying at Torrey Farms of Potter, NY, one of the finest fields in the Northeast. The former swamp nestled in the heart of the picturesque Finger Lakes wine region, is now a productive farm and has been the home to the July 4th “Muck Fest,” LDRS-28, LDRS-31, URRF, LDRS-34, and LDRS-42.

URRG at Torrey Farms has been described by Rockets Magazine as the Northeast’s summer time rocketry destination

4270 NY-364, Penn Yan, NY 14527

POTTER WEATHER