The San Diego Argonauts were proud to host another outstanding NAMBA Power Boat Championship event at the Mission Bay Model Boat Pond on June 13–14, 2026. This year’s event drew more than 100 boat entries—more than double last year’s participation—with competitors traveling from across the country to showcase some of the fastest and most impressive RC power boats in the hobby.
The pond was alive with activity throughout the weekend as racers, crews, families, and spectators enjoyed exciting competition, beautifully prepared race boats, custom trailers, team tents, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Participants included racers of all ages, with a welcome presence of youth and female competitors helping to demonstrate the growing diversity of the RC power boating community.
The event was organized by San Diego Argonauts members Bill Bridge and Al Waters, whose months of preparation helped deliver what many attendees described as a world-class racing experience. In addition to managing a complex race schedule, the volunteer team served more than 85 lunches over the two-day event and hosted a Saturday evening Tri-Tip BBQ dinner attended by approximately 55 guests.
A successful event of this scale depends on many helping hands. Special thanks go to the numerous Power Division volunteers as well as members from the Sail and Scale Divisions who assisted throughout the weekend, including support with pond operations and water-level management. Their efforts demonstrated the collaborative spirit that has long been a hallmark of the San Diego Argonauts.
As NAMBA Executive Secretary and longtime Argonaut member Al Waters noted, events like these are possible when many volunteers each contribute a small part, creating an experience that benefits the entire RC boating community.
The San Diego Argonauts congratulate Bill Bridge, Al Waters, and all of the volunteers, racers, and supporters who helped make the 2026 NAMBA Power Boat Championships such a memorable success. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the pond again soon.
