Competition Info – San Diego Argonauts

⛵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_PDF Download

📄 Sailing Instructions:

SI for SOLING50 NCR_PDF Download

🎙️ 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.

Team Challenge II Signups Now Open!

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!)