Category: Regional and National Racing

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⛵🏆 RACE WEEK 2027 (Save the Date)

Save the Date: 2027 San Diego Race Week

Updated as of Oct 1, 2026

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:

DatesClass
September 27–29IOM
September 30–October 2DF95
October 3Marblehead
October 4–5J Class
October 6–7S/B
October 8Wheeler
October 9–10ODOM & Soling 50

We are continuing to coordinate with the AMYA class organizations to finalize the schedule and event details.

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 registration information and additional details as planning continues.

Special Hotel Rates at The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay has generously offered special rates for out-of-town guests attending Race Week 2027:

These rates represent approximately 30–45% off listed room rates, depending on the day, plus $65 in daily savings from complimentary parking and the waived resort fee.

  • $199 per night plus tax on weekdays.
  • $279 per night plus tax on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Complimentary parking, normally $35 per day.
  • Waived resort fee, normally $30 per day.

USE THIS LINK FOR THE DISCOUNTED RATES:
Book the Race Week 2027 special rate at The Dana

Please select your intended arrival and departure dates when booking.

Thank you to Tyler Amundson, Liliana Gonzalez, and The Dana team for their generous support of Race Week and our visiting sailors!

⛵2026 AMYA Soling 50 NCR Coming to San Diego (Aug 29-30)

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

Registered Competitors:
  1. Ben Reeve
  2. Chris Staiger
  3. David Woodward
  4. James Wondolleck
  5. Kerim Baran
  6. Ty Beach
  7. Gene Harris
  8. George Pedrick
  9. Larry Grant

** Last updated on Aug 17th, 2026.

2026 AMYA R8 IOM Championship  Regatta (Feb 20-21-22, 2026)

The San Diego Argonauts are delighted to host the 2026 AMYA Region 8 IOM Championship Regatta, taking place February 20, 21, and 22. This premier event will bring together many of the nation’s most accomplished IOM skippers for a weekend of top-tier competition, close racing, and plenty of camaraderie on and off the water. Whether you are chasing a championship or simply enjoying great sailing in a beautiful setting, this regatta promises an outstanding experience for all participants.

This year, the San Diego Argonauts are also pleased to extend a special invitation to skippers sailing “Classic” IOM designs to compete in the Region 8 Championship Regatta. Yachts built in 2010 or earlier are eligible, and the highest-finishing Classic IOM skipper will be specially recognized for their achievement, celebrating both skill and the enduring performance of these timeless designs.

Register here today:

https://www.iomusa.org/upcoming-events

Race Results: LBYC DragonFlite 95 Holiday Invite

29 skippers competed in the first event of the 2026 ‘wrap-around’ season for the DF95 Travelers Trophy. The regatta was sailed off the docks at the Long Beach Yacht Club on Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Competitors were greeted by cloudless skies with temperatures in the mid-60’s. Despite the glorious SoCal weather, skippers faced challenging conditions including variable 0-6 knot breezes, varying currents, wakes from passing yachts and weeeeeeeeds. Racing took place on a windward-leeward course with the start at the leeward end, an outside-in gate at the windward end, an inside-out gate back at the leeward end, back to the windward gate, and a downwind finish at the leeward end. Seven races were sailed with one throw-out.

Congratulations to San Diego Argonaut Jess Atkinson, who successfully navigated the weeds, tides and wakes to top the field and claim his bottle of rum! Thanks to Keith Ives & Company for hosting and running the event!

Next Up: DF95 AZ Winter Regatta – Region 8 Travelers Series Regatta – January 31st – February 1st. If you hurry, you might be able to grab one of the LAST 3 AVAILABLE SPOTS!:

https://sailrc.club/events

DF95 Nationals at Newport, RI – Results & Race Videos (Oct 16-19, 2025)

The DF95 National Championship drew top remote-control sailors from across the U.S., Barbados, and the U.K. to Newport for three days of highly competitive racing in classic October conditions.

Racing off the Sail Newport Sailing Center in Brenton Cove, the fleet battled through 14 races in steady, building winds, with tight starts and finishes throughout. The regatta came down to an intense duel between brothers Brad and Ken Read, both world-class sailors, with Brad’s consistent, conservative approach on the final day earning him the national title by three points. The event showcased just how serious—and skill-sharpening—RC sailing can be, and left competitors eager to return to Newport for future regattas.

Our friend from Seattle, Dan Shier, did a great job capturing most of the racing on video—all while competing himself.

Click here for Sail Newport’s coverage and more information about the event.

Below you’ll find the results and videos from the regatta.

2025 AMYA ODOM National Championship – San Francisco (Sep 6&7, 2025)

The 2025 ODOM National Championship was hosted this September 6th & 7th at the iconic Spreckels Lake in San Francisco. The weather, venue, hosts, and camaraderie of competitors came together to make it a truly memorable weekend of racing.

Eighteen skippers lined up for a total of 23 races over two days, testing their skill against the famously shifty Spreckels winds. True to form, many found themselves “Spreckeled” more than a few times by the unpredictable shifts—but that’s part of the charm of this storied venue. With the sun out and temperatures hovering at an ideal 70–72 degrees, conditions couldn’t have been better.

The San Diego Argonauts sent four sailors north for the event, and proudly brought home four of the top five spots:

  • Jess Atkinson – 1st place, with a consistent and commanding performance
  • George Pedrick – 2nd place
  • Larry Grant – 3rd place
  • 4th – Chris Davidson
  • 5th – Kerim Baran

This strong showing was aided in part by the outstanding race management of the San Francisco Model Yacht Club. Several of SF’s top ODOM sailors chose to volunteer instead of race, and their professionalism elevated the event.

Each mark rounding had two dedicated judges, as did the start/finish line, in addition to the PRO and race director. The result was a regatta that ran with remarkable efficiency, fairness, and clarity.

The setting at Spreckels Lake was as picturesque as ever, with the historic San Francisco Model Yacht Club Boat House adding a timeless backdrop. Competitors and spectators alike enjoyed not just the high-quality racing, but also the sense of community that makes events like these special.

Congratulations again to all competitors and a big thank-you to our gracious San Francisco hosts – Dick Hunter, Rob Weaver, and team.

Additional photos are included below—including the stunning images captured around the historic Boat House.

Photo credits: Rob Weaver, Ed Gilbert, Chris Davidson, Kerim Baran

2025 AMYA ODOM R8 Championship Results (Aug 2nd, 2025)

The sun was shining, sky was blue, we ran a race or two.
The water was warm, and skippers were here, too.

Times are tough, we are low on parts —
So here’s your sailing salute… on a scorecard!

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It was just another beautiful day at the San Diego Model Boat Pond for this year’s Region 8 ODOM Championship. Eleven competitors raced in near-perfect conditions. The wind was from the West, with oscillating gusts and shifts from NW & SW.

Top 6 Finishers – ODOM Region 8 Championship

  1. Jess A (Sail #56) – Net: 16
    Smooth, steady, and fast—Jess sailed a near-perfect regatta.
  2. Kerim (Sail #714) – Net: 19
    Kept it clean, calm, and consistent for a well-earned second place.
  3. Larry G (Sail #85) – Net: 29
    Tactical and consistent—always near the top.
  4. Gerry W (Sail #591) – Net: 46
    Sailed strong with guts and grace, edging into the top tier.
  5. Chris D (Sail #69) – Net: 50
    Kept the pressure on—smart lines and consistent sailing paid off.
  6. Tom W (Sail #19) – Net: 51
    Sneaky starts and crisp mark roundings, quietly slipped past boats

Thank you to Dennis Rogers, Ben Reeve, Jess Atkinson, Chris Davidson, and all others who helped put together this regatta—and to Bob Williams for serving up his legendary Pond Dogs that kept the fleet fueled and smiling between races!