The latest episode of San Diego Argonauts Radio is now available!
In this episode, Commodore Jess Atkinson sits down harbor-side with one of radio sailing’s true legends, Craig Mackey. With 27 National Championships across multiple classes and 13 World Championship appearances, Craig has spent decades competing against the very best sailors in the world.
Craig shares stories from some of the finest radio sailing venues in North America and Europe, including Foster City, Corpus Christi, White Rock Lake, West Kirby, and many more. He reflects on how he got started in RC sailing after racing full-size yachts, discusses the evolution of IOM racing, and offers practical advice for sailors of every experience level—from learning the Racing Rules to making the most of practice sessions. His insights into regatta management, race courses, international competition, and sportsmanship make this one of our most informative episodes yet.
Also available on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-harborside-chat-with-renowned-radio-sailor-craig-mackey/id1874110517?i=1000775607577
The episode also includes:
- Results from the June ODOM and Soling 50 point races.
- Coverage of the Filippo Busalacchi Champion of Champions Masters Regatta, where Ty Beach successfully defended his title.
- A reminder that registration is open for the DF95 Traveler Series event at Mason Park on August 8–9.
- An announcement from Dan Shire about the upcoming Region 6 IOM Championship in Seattle.
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just discovering radio sailing, this episode is packed with stories, history, racing wisdom, and practical tips from one of the sport’s most accomplished sailors.
🎧 Be sure to listen to the full episode, and as always…
See you at the pond!