October Roundup

In some neighborhoods green leaves are turning to amber and pumpkins baked into pies. With the shorter days ahead we look forward to trick and treaters at our doorstep.

I am certain, most will agree we are “lucky puppies” to live in San Diego where we can play outdoors year round. In October offshore breezes are frequent callers to our pond and teeshirts will soon be replaced with sweatshirts. A little light rain we will weather. But snow and ice are only imagined here.. So we sail on with a smile!

Thank You to Ken Campbell for informative rules clinics, diligent monthly scoring and accumulated 2021 scores. Thank You Ben Reeve for many RD duties that make racing on our pond fun. Helpful hands are always appreciated!

YEARLY STANDINGS FOR ALL FLEETS

OCTOBER POINTS

Drone footage (A series of 15 videos of Races 1, 2, Cancelled 3, 3, 5

EXTRA IOM

Thank You Kerim Baran for excellent drone footage and racing rules clinic video.

Sailing Rules Clinic Video 1

Sailing Rules Clinic Video 2

SMOOTH SAILING

PIFA 2021

DUE TO COVID19 THERE HAS BEEN CONSIDERABLE CONFUSION ABOUT THE PIFA EVENT AND POND AVAILABILITY. PACIFIC ISLAND FESTIVAL 2021 HAS BEEN CANCELED AND REPLACED WITH VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES.

PLEASE NOTE.. THE POND IS OPEN AND AVAILABLE FOR USE ON SEPTEMBER 25-26. REMEMBER TO BE CONSIDERATE TO ALL USERS AND SHARE THIS VALUABLE RESOURCE WITH RESPECT.

Safe and Fun Boating

2021 SDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA PHOTO ESSAY

SANTA BARBARA CLASS

**Congratulations AMYA Santa Barbara OD National Champion – Jess Atkinson**

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ODOM CLASS

**George Ribeiro-ODOM #1 & Founder of Class**

**Congratulations to George Pedrick, the 2021 ODOM National Champion**

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IOM CLASS

**Congratulations Mark Gollison- OUR NEW IOM USA NATIONAL CHAMPION!**

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DF 95 CLASS

**CONGRATULATIONS! Mark Golison, Our New DF95 AMYA National** **Champion**

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SOLING 50 CLASS

**CONGRATULATIONS to the 2021 SOLING 50 NATIONAL CHAMPION- Mr. Larry Grant**

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The San Diego Argonauts thank all participants and guests for their enthusiasm and support during this National Championship Regatta. We hope to see you all again in three years!

Smooth Sailing

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Snapshot Of September Sailing Calendar

September 4th:

11:00 Racing Rules of Sailing Seminar 11:45 Skippers Meeting

12:00 – 16:00 Sail Points S/B OD – SOLING 50 – ODOM

September 18th:
SAN DIEGO BAY FAIR – WORLD SERIES OP POWERBOAT RACING

September 25th: PIFA – PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL

2021 AMYA Soling 50 National Championship Regatta

San Diego Argonauts culminate Race Week featuring the classic Soling 50 sailboat. This model has deep roots in our RC sailing community, with many extraordinary local sailors competing successfully at a national level. We salute all who continue to support this class.

An early morning rouge tropical front passed through the coastal region, again, but did not disrupt the the consistent onshore flow we have been experiencing throughout the week. The clock started at 11AM sharp and we were off to the races!

Soling 50’s Off the Line – Steve Sidell *Photography*

Special thanks to Dan Shier and Derek Landeau today for the drone footage of Soling 50 Races 9, 13, and 14.

SOLING 50 USA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP-SCORES

AWARDS

**SECOND PLACE- CONGRATULATIONS!! Kerim Baran**

**SOLING 50 CORINTIAN AWARD- Bob Williams**

**Special Presentation by Bob Williams- Recognizes Fred Rocha for his tireless passion and leadership. Thank You Fred!**

San Diego Argonauts Thank our Event Sponsors for their Generous Support of Race-Week Events and Activities.

Hats off to San Diego Argonauts Ben Reeve, Bill Bridge, Greg Williams and Mark Hallberg. This event would not have been possible without your support..

Snapshot Of September Calendar: SEE YOU AT THE POND

September 4th

11:00 Racing Rules of Sailing Seminar 11:45 Skippers Meeting

12:00 – 16:00 Sail Points S/B OD – SOLING 50 – ODOM

September 18th
BAY FAIR-THUNDER BOAT RACES ON MISSION BAY

September 25th
PIFA – PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL

2021 IOM USA National Championship Regatta

**Sailors tune their rigs… Four Days of Regatta Action**

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2021 IOM USA National Championship Regatta-DAY TWO

Synopsis for the far southern California coast… At 2 AM, a 1014 mb high was near the Orange County coast, and a 1003 mb low was near Needles. Weak onshore flow will prevail this week.

Todays forecast proved to be fairly accurate as IOM Sailors experienced light to medium pressure from a more westerly direction. Great competition today!!

IOM-DAY TWO SCORES

After a full day of sailing friends gather for a celebration!

CONGRATULATIONS MR. & MRS. STEVE LANDEAU

Participants enjoyed a beautiful pond side evening at Mission Bay Park

2021 Aug 9 – RACE WEEK – IOM Races (12A 13C 13B 13A 14C) – Video #1

Special thanks to Kerim Baran for drone footage of todays races.

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2021 IOM USA National Championship Regatta-DAY THREE

Towering cumulus clouds over our local mountains and a warm monsoonal push are the backdrop today at Mission Bay Model Yacht Pond. Sailors enjoyed tropical like weather and consistent sea breezes from the WNW direction. Championship class sailing continues!

2021 IOM USA National Championship Regatta-DAY THREE SCORE SHEET

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2021 IOM USA National Championship Regatta-DAY FOUR

Wednesday morning San Diego was greeted by a fast moving monsoonal surge and balmy tropical weather. Thunder storms rolled through and gave way to full sun, providing early sea breezes. Sailors were challenge by shifty pond conditions through out this final day of IOM competition.

YEARLY STANDINGS FOR ALL FLEETS

OCTOBER POINTS

Thank You Kerim Baran for excellent drone footage and racing rules clinic video.

SMOOTH SAILING

PLEASE NOTE.. THE POND IS OPEN AND AVAILABLE FOR USE ON SEPTEMBER 25-26. REMEMBER TO BE CONSIDERATE TO ALL USERS AND SHARE THIS VALUABLE RESOURCE WITH RESPECT.

Safe and Fun Boating

SANTA BARBARA CLASS

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ODOM CLASS

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IOM CLASS

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DF 95 CLASS

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SOLING 50 CLASS

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The San Diego Argonauts thank all participants and guests for their enthusiasm and support during this National Championship Regatta. We hope to see you all again in three years!

Smooth Sailing

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Snapshot Of September Sailing Calendar

September 4th:

11:00 Racing Rules of Sailing Seminar 11:45 Skippers Meeting

12:00 – 16:00 Sail Points S/B OD – SOLING 50 – ODOM

September 18th:SAN DIEGO BAY FAIR – WORLD SERIES OP POWERBOAT RACING

September 25th: PIFA – PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL

SOLING 50 USA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP-SCORES

AWARDS

San Diego Argonauts Thank our Event Sponsors for their Generous Support of Race-Week Events and Activities.

Hats off to San Diego Argonauts Ben Reeve, Bill Bridge, Greg Williams and Mark Hallberg. This event would not have been possible without your support..

Snapshot Of September Calendar: SEE YOU AT THE POND

September 18thBAY FAIR-THUNDER BOAT RACES ON MISSION BAY

September 25thPIFA – PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL

2021 IOM USA National Championship Regatta-DAY TWO

IOM-DAY TWO SCORES

After a full day of sailing friends gather for a celebration!

CONGRATULATIONS MR. & MRS. STEVE LANDEAU

Participants enjoyed a beautiful pond side evening at Mission Bay Park

2021 IOM USA National Championship Regatta-DAY THREE

2021 IOM USA National Championship Regatta-DAY THREE SCORE SHEET

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2021 IOM USA National Championship Regatta-DAY FOUR

2021 IOM USA National Championship Regatta-FINAL SCORES

San Diego Argonauts Thank our Event Sponsors for their Generous Support of Race-Week Events and Activities.

RACE WEEK CONTINUES… DF95 CLASS

September 18th:
SAN DIEGO BAY FAIR – WORLD SERIES OP POWERBOAT RACING

September 18th
BAY FAIR-THUNDER BOAT RACES ON MISSION BAY

September 25th
PIFA – PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL