We’re thrilled to announce the launch of San Diego Argonauts Radio, the official podcast of the San Diego Argonauts Model Boat Club! Whether you’re an RC boating aficionado, a competitive sailor, a scale enthusiast, or just someone who loves big stories from our little pond, this podcast series is for you.
🎧 Listen to our very first episode — Starting the Year Strong:
In this inaugural episode of San Diego Argonauts Radio, Commodore Jess Atkinson hosts a lively 17-minute conversation packed with:
Highlights from recent Argonauts activities
Updates on the End of the Year Banquet and Pondside Chat Seminar
Results from January’s Soling and Odom competitions
A chat with a dedicated Argonaut who travels over four hours to race with the club!
Stay tuned for more episodes — we’ll be bringing you stories from skippers, insights into our events, tips for racing and boat setup, and plenty of pondside camaraderie.
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
On Saturday, May 31st, the San Diego Argonauts came together to host an unforgettable RC Boating Open House and Family Fun Day at the Model Boat Pond in Mission Bay Park. The event was a resounding success—bringing together Sail, Scale, and Power divisions for a day of hands-on RC action, community connection, and wide-eyed joy from kids and adults alike.
Over 70 guests joined us throughout the day, including many who found the event through our Eventbrite promotion. They got a chance to take the helm of model steamships, tugboats, Civil War-era Ironclads, ferries, sailboats, and speedboats, guided by friendly Argonauts eager to share their passion for the hobby.
Even a freak tropical disturbance couldn’t stop the fun! Though we wrapped up slightly early due to nearby thunder and lightning, the spirit of the event was already firmly sealed with 57 hot dogs and 4 pizzas served, dozens of boats in motion, and countless memories made.
From Our Club Leaders
Rear Commodore Tom Warren reflected:
“Thank you Commodore Pat and Staff for an excellent day at the pond. The Open House really showed that we are Argonaut Strong.
Families enjoyed the mid-day activities without that cell phone menace! From young to old, everyone had a chance to test drive an incredible variety of boats.
This is the kind of community engagement the AMYA would be proud of—and a perfect story to share with them. Thanks always go to how this club participates, from the organizers to the Scale, Power and Sail fleets. We are all-in.
If you have photos or videos, please share them—we’d love to include them in an article for the AMYA magazine and on our website!”
Commodore Pat Nevitt shared:
“I can’t thank you all enough for hosting such a successful club fun day and open house. Seeing all three divisions in full force, with family and friends alongside, was truly special.
At one point, someone counted over 70 people in attendance, and I spoke with many who found us through Eventbrite. Guests definitely got to see the best of the Argonauts!
One of the most heartwarming moments was watching members hand their controllers to eager kids and teach them the finer points of model boating. So many smiles!
A huge thanks to Bill, Al, Bob, Kurtis, Kerim, and the many others who made this possible. You all made me proud. Let’s look at doing this again.”
Event Highlights – Photo Gallery
Event Video Recap
More Photos
Coming Soon
We plan to put together an article for AMYA featuring this event, including photos, testimonials, and details about how Eventbrite and local outreach helped draw in a great crowd. Stay tuned—and if you have media to contribute, please email us at sdargonauts @ gmail dot com.
Thanks again to everyone who participated, volunteered, or simply showed up with curiosity and joy. The Argonauts spirit was on full display—and the pond was buzzing with life.
We’ve been invited to take part in a special Father’s Day event at Santee Lakes on Sunday, June 15th from 10 AM – 2 PM. This grand opening celebration for the new lake concessionaire will feature live music, family activities, and a unique opportunity for the Argonauts to sail and showcase our boats on beautiful Lake 4.
All divisions are encouraged to participate! We’re looking to field:
– At least 10 DF95s for sailing exhibitions and racing – At least 8 scale or power boats, including fast boats
We’ll have full support from the park staff—including free entry, a rescue boat, and access to premium display areas near the restaurant’s 400-seat deck. This is a fantastic chance to show off our hobby, connect with the public, and maybe even attract new members.
Let’s make a splash! Please RSVP ASAP with our commodore Pat Nevitt so we can confirm our club’s participation.
Questions or want to get involved? Come see us at the pond this Saturday or reach out directly.
