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🏆 Team Challenge II – Final Week to Register!

Team Challenge II will be held at Mason Park in Irvine on Sunday, August 9th, 2026. If you missed TC I, don’t make the same mistake! Once again, Skippers may enter their own 2-Boat teams or choose to enter individually and be seeded onto a team. Teams are encouraged to submit a Team Name & Logo (if you don’t, Len Bose will select them for you!)

REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 2nd so don’t dilly-dally! See the NOR below and enter today!

NOR – 2026 Team Challenge IIDownload

Current Team Roster (7/25/26):

⛵🏆 Race Week 2027 (Save the Date)

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 10, 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.

🎙️Argonauts Radio – Episode 12: A Harborside Chat with Craig Mackey

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!

⛵2026 AMYA Soling 50 National Championship Coming to San Diego

The 2026 AMYA Soling 50 National Championship will be held at the San Diego Model Yacht Pond on August 29–30, 2026, with an optional practice day on Friday, August 28.

Hosted by the San Diego Argonauts, the event will bring together many of the nation’s top Soling 50 skippers for a weekend of competitive racing on Mission Bay.

Registration is limited to 20 competitors. The entry fee is $65 through August 17, increasing to $75 until registration closes on August 20. Competitors can pay online via Square at: https://square.link/u/3VbFtz1x.

We look forward to welcoming sailors from across the country to San Diego for another outstanding weekend of RC sailing.

📄 Notice of Race:

NOR2026Soling50_PDFDownload

📄 Sailing Instructions:

SI for SOLING50 NCR_PDFDownload

🎙️ Argonauts Radio – Episode 11: California IOM State Championship Recap

The latest episode of San Diego Argonauts Radio takes us to the beautiful Foster City lagoon for the 2026 California IOM State Championship—widely regarded as one of the finest radio sailing venues in the country.

Recorded pond-side during the regatta, Commodore Jess Atkinson talks with four competitors about the racing, boat tuning, and what makes this championship such a standout event. The episode also celebrates a terrific performance by the San Diego Argonauts, with all five club members finishing in the top 10.

The show wraps up with a call-in from Vice Commodore of Power Division Bill Bridge, who shares results from the NAMBA District 19 Heat Race Series in San Diego, where an impressive 137 boats competed across 11 classes.

Also available on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foster-city-highlights-california-iom-championships/id1874110517?i=1000773692532

Whether you’re planning a road trip to race new waters or simply want to learn more about the broader RC sailing community, this episode is worth a listen.

🏆 2026 Filippo Busalacchi Soling 50 Masters Regatta II Results

Congratulations to Ty Beach on winning the second annual Filippo Busalacchi Soling 50 Masters Regatta, held yesterday at the San Diego Model Boat Pond.

After a full day of close, tactical racing, Ty edged out a tightly contested battle for the podium. Kerim Baran and Chris Davidson, sailing as a duo, finished a close second, followed by Larry Grant in third. Filippo Busalacchi finished fourth, with Ben Reeves rounding out the top five.

Thank you to all of the competitors and volunteers who made another fantastic Masters Regatta possible. The event continues to celebrate Filippo’s contributions to our club while showcasing the close competition and great camaraderie of the Soling 50 fleet.

Final results and photos are below.