Join us down at the pond for a day to showcase your Destroyers, Battleships, Patrol boats, and anything else related to the military (even military float planes).
Running or not, bring it down to display!
Where: San Diego Model Yacht Pond, Located on Mission Bay’s Vacation Isle
When: Aug 16, 2024 – 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
These beautiful half-model sailboats are for sale by Bob Williams.
Half Model Sailboat Plaque – Size 4″ x 17″ X 1″
Fiberglass hull with wood deck, painted in almost any colors.
Cost: $70.00 plus shipping if needed.
Contact: Bob Williams – email 1730bw@gmail.com
Join us for a free, hands-on community event where you can experience the thrill of radio-controlled boating & sailing in an inclusive & friendly environment at the San Diego Model Boat Pond.
Whether you are a competitive sailor, weekend hobbyist, part of a sailing team, or simply curious about scale boats, this event welcomes everyone to grab a transmitter and try RC Boating!
* Hands-On Experience – Argonauts members will hand you the control of their own scale boats & sailboats.
* Fun Mini-Courses – Short courses set up for casual mini-races, practice maneuvers, and casual boating.
* Expert Coaching – Real-time guidance from experienced RC skippers sharing tips & strategies.
* Free Food & Community Vibes – Picnic-style pizza & hot dogs for all who RSVP by May 29th via Eventbrite at modelboats.eventbrite.com
When: Saturday, May 31, 2025 (10:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Where: San Diego Model Boat Pond, Mission Bay Park
Cost: Free – Just show up and play!
Come learn, compete, or just play around on the water — no prior RC experience is needed.
Bring your curiosity (and maybe a friend), and let the San Diego Argonauts show you what RC boating & sailing is all about.
Questions? Email [sdargonauts@gmail.com] or visit www.sandiegoargonauts.org
Our annual Scale Sail Regatta will also take place during this event on May 31, 2025. More info below:
Please don’t be fooled by these beautiful sunny images. A cool grey coastal marine layer dominated most of our day.
Bob Williams was our volunteer RD for the IOM and DF95 fleets. Thank You BOB!
Special recognition to the volunteers that made our racing today possible.
Fred Rocha manned the skiff and set numerous creative course situations. Pesky light south wind forced a skinny upwind leg for the IOM heats. DF95 skippers benefited by a moderate shift of breeze to the SW. Fred moved marks, once again, for sailing a more standard course for our pond.. Believe it or not-The sun was not out this much. Thank You Fred!
VC Sail- Steve Ross,
First, I would like to thank all of our volunteers for making Points happen for IOM’s and DF95’s. Bob Williams was the RD for the day, Thank you, Bob! Next, is Chris Staiger assisting with setting the course, also a Huge thank you to Fred Rocha for his racecourse management on a very challenging shifty wind that started with a light South East wind direction slowly shifting to South West. Fred spent most of the day in the dinghy and reorienting the race course with the shifting wind. Finally, I would like to thank Pat Nevitt for doing the scoring with a very quick turnaround on the results. Also, I would like to welcome Jess Atkinson to the Argonauts. Jess took everybody to school by winning the IOM and DF95 in a convincing victory in both fleets. Jess is a lovely guy with a wealth of knowledge of RC sailing.
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I’d like to remind our members that the Awards Banquet is rapidly approaching.
The banquet date is Saturday evening, January 21st. In order to facilitate the smooth running of this project I’m asking Argonauts to get their payments to me by December 15th. I will be at the pond on Wednesdays and Saturdays to accept your banquet support. If it may be more convenient for you, please send a check to:
Mark Hallberg
4989 Old Cliffs RD.
San Diego, CA. 92120
Be sure to write the check out to the ‘ San Diego Argonauts ‘.
Tom, Steve and Bob are putting together a little something for our pleaser. Rob Wood will also be making an award presentation for the Scale division.
In order for a successful banquet, the first in a few years, we need participation with a great turnout.
Thank you and see ya’ at the pond,
Mark,
Staff Commodore
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Tis the season to renew your San Diego Argonauts annual membership. The process is easy, fast and affordable! Here are a few easy steps to get another fun year of activities and Camaraderie with our unique R/C boat club.
Fill out the 2023 Membership Form
$20 cash or check, with completed Membership Form to Gil Jansky or any other Argonauts Officer that knows Gil.
Endorse $20 check to San Diego Argonauts R/C Model Boat Club
Mail to:
Gil Jansky
10641 Gabacho Dr.
San Diego, Ca 92124
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