San Diego Argonauts

With San Diego's rich maritime history, warm climate and active Navy port, it's not surprising to find a diverse group of hobbyists with a common interest in model boating. Being the home of the San Diego Thunderboat Regatta doesn't hurt either.

The San Diego Argonauts are a non-profit organization dedicated to promote radio control model boating and racing.

We meet and race monthly at the model yacht pond located in the heart of San Diego's Mission Bay recreational area. The model yacht pond, built by the City of San Diego, is designed and used only for model boating. Located near Sea World and other maritime attractions, the model yacht pond is bordered by a large grass area ideal for spectators, picnicking and just enjoying our San Diego weather.

On most Saturday mornings, you will likely find members of the Ship Modelers Guild, gracefully navigating the pond with electric powered scale models of warships, fishing trawlers, luxury yachts and other intricately detailed model watercraft.

Saturday afternoon, as the wind picks up, naturally gives way to members of the Sail Division. These radio control sail boats are marvels of hi-tech building techniques, using space age materials such as carbon fiber, mylar, etc. Just like their full scale counterparts across the bay, the competition is fierce, but at the end of the day, we don't need a trailer !

Sunday brings out the Power Division, with a formal race event each month. The model boats in this division are powered by nitromethane fueled engines and are capable of speeds in excess of +60 mph. The boats range from V-bottom monohulls to scale Unlimited Hydroplanes. Pure power.

Both the Power and Sail divisions host competitions throughout the year (see Event and Race Schedule)

For more information and an application, click here