Another wonderful event is in the books!
The San Diego Argonauts were proud to host the 2026 AMYA Soling 50 National Championship Regatta, and what a terrific event it was. Great racing, great camaraderie, and tremendous support from club members made the regatta both successful and genuinely fun for everyone involved.
Three cheers for our own Chris Staiger, who captured the national championship and the top spot on the podium! George Pedrick sailed to an impressive second-place finish, while fellow Argonaut Ty Beach completed the podium in third.
Final Results
- Chris Staiger — First Place
- George Pedrick — Second Place
- Ty Beach — Third Place
The Corinthian Award went to Jim Wandolleck of San Rafael. Congratulations, Jim!
A championship regatta takes a team, and many Argonauts generously pitched in:
- Setup, driving, trophies and much more: Ben Reeves
- Video: Steve Ross and Pat Nevitt
- Race team: Kelly McConvil, Jason Brooks, Jack C. and Gil J.
- The ever-supportive peanut gallery: Bill B., Bob W., Keith S. and Tom W.
A heartfelt thank-you to Ben Reeve (AMYA Soling 50 Class Secretary) and all the club members who came out to support the Soling 50 NCR. Your time, energy and good spirits made this a memorable event for the competitors and another proud moment for the San Diego Argonauts.
Congratulations to Chris, George, Ty, Jim and everyone who helped make the regatta such a success!
Final Results:
End of Day 1 results:
Videos courtesy of Steve Ross & Pat Nevitt:
Photos courtesy of Ben Reeve & Tom Warren:
