SD Argonauts – General Membership Meeting (Feb 8, 2025)

San Diego Argonauts hosted their annual General Membership Meeting on Feb 8, 2025 at the San Diego Model Boat Pond. The meeting was attended by 21 members from all three divisions.

Lifetime members Bob Williams, Rich Rogers, and Jeff Sparksworthy were honored for their contributions.

Updates were provided on the pond water level issue, with the city acknowledging infrastructure problems but delaying major repairs due to budget constraints, while a temporary solution is being implemented.

The club’s financial status remains strong, with a new system for proportionally distributing membership dues across divisions. Website updates were discussed, including improvements in design, navigation, and email communication, with the new site expected to launch by the end of February.

Ideas for attracting new members were shared, such as outreach to scouting groups and organizing joint sailing events.

Additional discussions covered benefits of AMYA membership, the introduction of annual RC sailing races in honor of community legends, and the return of a long-absent member.

You can reach the Minutes of this Meeting under the Membership page of this website. And also via this direct link.

Soling 50 National Championship Results

Congratulations to Chris Staiger our new Soling 50 National Champion!

Fantastic sailing by George Pedrick, Second Place and Chris Davidson finishing Third place..

Special thanks to all Soling 50 skippers for their continued participation and support of the class!

July 20th Points

The strongest winds of the year greeted our IOM and DF95 Fleets for July 20th Point Racing. Tropical moisture and heat made the winds feel heavier with some very turbulent gusts and direction changes. Several ‘Submarines’ were spotted. Thanks to RD Scotty Harris who took advantage of the strong winds to set Long Courses.

The winds didn’t slacken for the DF95 Fleet, but continued nearly straight down the pond with a slight northerly component. A combination of Medium and Long Courses were run by RD Chris Staiger.

Feb. 2- ODOM & SOLING 50 Points

Cool February weather held out for ODOM & Soling 50 skippers today. The wind was a little on the light side. No snow or ice- so we have no complaints from this department! Thank you Chris Staiger for directing a fun day of sailing.

ODOM skippers are thanking Jess Atkinson for his day of pond side tuning assistance. He helped most of our fleet improve their boat settings, with his years of ODOM experience.. You could see the results on the water! Thank you Jess!

Smooth Sailing! Gil