Fellow Argonaut Jess Atkinson has been the driving force behind our robust and exciting Calendar of Events.
Jess has been diligently working on a new series of 12 Race Events to be hosted at the San Diego Model Boat Pond, designed to honor both past and present legends of the RC sailing community.
The first four events in this prestigious series are scheduled as follows (also available on our Calendar):
– Bob Debow Masters Trophy (ODOM) – March 29, 2025 – Pete Jefferson Challenge Trophy (DF95) – June 28, 2025 – Chuck Black Memorial Trophy (IOM) – August 30, 2025 – Filippo Busalacchi Trophy (Soling 50) – October 18, 2025
The Sailing Instructions for these events can be accessed in the document below.
Registration is now open for the 2025 AMYA DragonFlite95 Region 8 Championship! See attached NOR for details. The top SIX finishers will qualify to participate in the National Championship in Newport, RI. in October.
FOUR additional DF95 skippers from Region 8 can qualify for the Nationals by being the ‘most active’ based on participation in Region 8 Travelers Trophy Events:
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the San Diego Argonauts came together for a memorable evening to celebrate another successful year of RC boating and camaraderie. The event, organized and hosted by our new and enthusiastic Top Gun Commodore, Pat Nevitt, who brings fresh energy and vision to the club, set the tone for an exciting year ahead. It took place at the cozy and welcoming Pizza Nova in Point Loma, where members gathered to enjoy great food, good company, and well-deserved recognition for their contributions to the club.
The night kicked off with a warm welcome from the board, followed by a delicious meal that featured Pizza Nova’s signature dishes. Members reminisced about the highlights of the year, including regattas and scale sessions, and enjoyed a funny, touching, and beautifully crafted video by Tom Warren, our Staff Commodore, full of the rich history of the club.
One of the evening’s highlights was the Awards Ceremony, where standout members were recognized for their achievements and contributions.
A particularly special moment of the night was the recognition of Bob Williams for his many years of selfless contributions to the club. Bob has been a cornerstone of the San Diego Argonauts, dedicating his time, effort, and expertise to the growth and success of the club. In honor of his outstanding service, the board proudly awarded Bob with a Lifetime Membership, a heartfelt gesture of gratitude for all he has done. Rich Rogers and Jeff Sparksworthy were also awarded Lifetime Memberships.
The awards, beautifully hand-crafted by Gil Jansky, were met with applause, laughter, and heartfelt words, reflecting the strong bond shared by everyone in the club.
A big thank you to all who attended and made the event so special. Your dedication and enthusiasm continue to make the San Diego Argonauts a vibrant and welcoming community.
Here’s to another year of RC boating, friendship, and fun!
We’re excited to announce the rescheduled date for our Annual General Membership Meeting. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 8, at 10:30 AM, taking place at the pond.
The 10:30 AM start time ensures that our Scale members can join us after their session. Following the meeting, we’ll jump right into the Points Races for Soling 50 and ODOM classes.
Bring a chair and come prepared to hear updates on a variety of club-related topics. We’ll also open the floor for a discussion, so feel free to share any ideas, suggestions, or questions you may have.
Your participation is vital to the continued success and growth of our club. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you would like to review our recent Board Meeting Minutes before this meeting, you can read them here on our Membership page (at the bottom).
The San Diego Argonauts are hosting the AMYA Region 8 IOM Championship Regatta in less than two months. Start making your plans for a fun 3 day event on Mission Bay Model Yacht Pond. Registration is open.
