Size 15″ W x 12″ H Assembled comes w/ 1/4″ aluminum mounting rod. $45.00
Also available unassembled with easy assembly instructions
Carton & shipping costs extra. Allow 2 weeks delivery.
Contact: Bob Williams email :1730bw@gmail.com
DF95 V3
Ready for sail in great condition. FlySky transmitter and receiver.
Video courtesy of Steve Ross:
Save the Date: 2027 San Diego Race Week
The Argonauts Board and the Race Week Committee have officially met and selected the dates for our 16th Triennial San Diego Race Week, which will take place at the San Diego Model Boat Pond from September 27 through October 11, 2027.
Our current plan is to host eight National Championship Regattas across eight model yacht classes over two weeks.
We are currently working with the AMYA class organizations to finalize the Race Week schedule and determine the order in which each class will compete.
Mark your calendars! We look forward to welcoming sailors from across the country for two exciting weeks of competitive racing and camaraderie at one of the premier model yachting venues in the United States.
Stay tuned for additional details as planning continues.
Can High School Robotics Students Change the Future of Radio Sailing?
In Episode 13 of San Diego Argonauts Radio, Commodore Jess Atkinson sits down with Kerim Baran and Jeff Sparksworthy to discuss one of the club’s most exciting new initiatives: bringing high school students, STEM education, and maritime robotics together at the San Diego Model Boat Pond.
Also available on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-high-school-robotics-students-change-the-future/id1874110517?i=1000777517603
The conversation covers:
The episode also previews our August 1st Open House, where the public can experience these STEM activities firsthand, learn to sail RC boats, and discover everything the San Diego Argonauts has to offer.
🎧 Listen now and learn how today’s students could help shape the future of model boating!
David Woodward is selling:
Comes with A Rig, RMG electronics, and LiPo bat, ready for your radio/receiver. $1300 obo.
MSG me at dezrat33@gmail.com
Craig Mackey is selling his old BritPOP IOM.
Boat only. No Sails.
Updated fin and rudder. All building and tuning guides.
$1,500
Contact: jc1mackey at msn dot com
Join us for a free, hands-on community event where you can experience the thrill of radio-controlled boating & sailing in an inclusive & friendly environment at the San Diego Model Boat Pond.
Whether you are a competitive sailor, weekend hobbyist, part of a sailing team, or simply curious about scale boats, this event welcomes everyone to grab a transmitter and try RC Boating!
* Hands-On Experience – Argonauts members will hand you the control of their own scale boats & sailboats.
* Fun Mini-Courses – Short courses set up for casual mini-races, practice maneuvers, and casual boating.
* Maker Faire–Style Learning Tables – Visit interactive stations where Argonauts members share their know-how on topics such as:
– Boat Building & Repairs (Cutting, drilling, filing, etc.)
– Basic Circuits & Connections
– RC Electronics & Batteries
– Glues, Adhesives & Assembly Techniques
– Radio Programming & Control Systems
* Free Food & Community Vibes – Picnic-style pizza & hot dogs for all who RSVP by July 29th via Eventbrite at modelboats.eventbrite.com
When: Saturday, Aug 1st, 2026 (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
Where: San Diego Model Boat Pond, Mission Bay Park
Cost: Free – Just show up and play!
Come learn, compete, or just play around on the water — no prior RC experience is needed.
Bring your curiosity (and maybe a friend), and let the San Diego Argonauts show you what RC boating & sailing is all about.
Questions? Email [sdargonauts@gmail.com] or visit www.sandiegoargonauts.org
There were no Soling Skippers for July 11th Points. Odom results below:
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:
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!
Our first High School Maritime Robotics & STEM Workshop was a great success! Approximately 15–20 students joined San Diego Argonauts mentors for a hands-on introduction to our five STEM learning stations, covering basic circuits & connections, electronics & batteries, glues & binders, radio programming & control systems, and cutting, filing, drilling & tapping. Students also had the opportunity to learn the basics of sailing with our radio-controlled sailboats.
Check out the photos and videos below to see the students in action!
We’re excited to build on this momentum by partnering with local high schools during the upcoming school year to expand our Maritime STEM program, including developing Robo-Buoys and other exciting hands-on engineering projects.
⚓ High School Maritime Robotics & STEM Workshop Day (July 7th, 2026)
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Mission Bay Model Boat Pond Clubhouse
The San Diego Argonauts are pleased to host our first High School Maritime Robotics & STEM Workshop Day, bringing together educators, mentors, engineers, makers, and experienced builders to explore hands-on skills that can support future maritime robotics and STEM programs for local high schools.
This workshop is part of a broader initiative to expand practical, project-based STEM education opportunities centered around marine technology, robotics, engineering, electronics, fabrication, and model boating.
The July 7 workshop represents the first step in what we hope will become an ongoing program that includes:
Our goal is simple: create a pathway that allows students to progress from learning basic technical skills, to building increasingly sophisticated maritime robotics projects, and ultimately to competing in a fun, educational, and highly practical engineering challenge.
The proposed RoboBuoy Challenge will encourage students to design, build, and operate autonomous and remotely controlled marine systems while developing real-world skills in engineering, electronics, fabrication, programming, communications, project management, and teamwork.
To support these future activities, participants will rotate through five instructional stations led by experienced Argonauts members and subject matter experts.
Instructor: Robin Cahill Simpson (or TBD)
Instructor: Ed Syres (or TBD)
Instructor: Rob Wood (or TBD)
Instructor: Kurt Sellens (or TBD)
Instructor: Jeff Sparksworthy (or TBD)
The San Diego Argonauts believe that some of the best STEM education happens when students can design, build, test, troubleshoot, and improve real-world systems with their own hands.
By combining engineering, electronics, fabrication, programming, radio-control systems, autonomous technologies, and maritime applications, we hope to create engaging learning opportunities that inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers, scientists, and marine technologists.
The July 7 workshop is intended to bring together educators, mentors, and technical volunteers to help shape the future of maritime STEM education in San Diego.
If successful, this effort will continue with our Mentor & Open House Day on August 1, 2026, followed by the launch of the RoboBuoy Challenge during the upcoming school year.
We invite teachers, engineers, makers, mentors, students, and STEM supporters to join us as we work to build a unique maritime robotics program for San Diego’s next generation of innovators.
The San Diego Argonauts are currently working with educators, engineers, and industry professionals to develop the RoboBuoy Challenge, a maritime robotics competition designed for high school students throughout Southern California.
The challenge will encourage students to apply engineering, electronics, programming, fabrication, navigation, and teamwork skills to solve real-world maritime robotics problems in a fun and competitive environment.
Learn more:
Students, teachers, parents, mentors, and community members are invited to visit the pond, meet Argonauts members, learn about model boating, RC sailing, and maritime STEM opportunities, and explore ways to get involved.
The event will provide an opportunity for prospective students and mentors to learn more about the upcoming RoboBuoy Challenge and other educational initiatives being developed by the San Diego Argonauts.
Learn more:
We look forward to a productive and exciting day of learning, collaboration, and maritime innovation.
