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2017 Santa Barbara Spring Regatta

THE SAN DIEGO ARGONAUTS
INVITE YOU TO THE
2017 Santa Barbara Spring Regatta
FOR SANTA BARBARA ONE DESIGN – March 18, 2017

  • Location: Model Yacht Pond, Mission Bay Park, San Diego
  • Date: March 18, 2017.
  • Time: Skippers’ Meeting at 9:45 am, first race 10:00 am each day.
  • Rules: Races are governed by the current International Sailing Federation (ISAF), 2013-2016, Racing Rules of Sailing as modified by Appendix E, the prescriptions of U.S. Sailing when they apply, the rules of the class entered and the San Diego Argonauts Sailing Instructions as amended. You must be a member of the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA).
  • Transmitters: Shall comply with FCC Regulations. Antennas longer than 12” MUST have eye protection.  Please bring multiple crystals.  Frequency conflicts cannot be accommodated. 2.4 GHz transmitters and receivers are recommended.
  • Entry Fee:
    $15.00 per entry (No IOU’s).
    Make checks payable to San Diego Argonauts.
    We will be at the pond on Sat. March 11 to accept registrations and payments
    if you do not wish to mail in your entry.
  • Deadline:  Monday, March 13, 2017
  • Mail Entry to:
    Bob Hirsch
    10795 Scripps Ranch Blvd.
    San Diego, CA 92131
    -or-
    We will be at the pond on Sat. March 11 to accept registrations and payments
  • Forms:

 

Videos from 2016 Model Boat Parade of Lights


Filmed from David Manley’s RC Yacht.


Filmed from Mark Weber’s dock in our RC harbor.

The San Diego Argonauts kicked off the Christmas season with our own RC Model Boat Parade of Lights around the San Diego Model Boat Pond. Public joined, and we had a fantastic turnout of 20+ boats and around 100 spectators. Our thanks to KUSI for morning coverage of the event!

Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: San Diego Model Yacht Pond

Ideas for easy RC model boat lights.

LED Light Strings http://amzn.to/2f0vI0n
EL Wire (electroluminescent wire) http://amzn.to/2gezGjN

In case you’re new to the mini Parade of Lights, here’s a video from January 2015:

Come join us on a Saturday morning at the San Diego Model Boat Pond or on Facebook.