I want to offer a shout out to Kerry Law, who reached out to our fearless leader with a generous offer to donate some beautiful RC boats made by her extremely talented dad. All of the boats appear to be meticulously crafted and engineered, needing only some minor maintenance and radio gear to get them ready for the pond. This was a fabulous gift, and it will boost our recruitment efforts when they are brought to the pond and run. Shown are the two scale models I received today. To my right is a Coast Guard utility boat, and to my left is a German Wasserschutzpolizei boat. These boats patrol the waterways, lakes and harbors of Germany around the clock. –Rob Wood
Rob Wood: To my right is a Coast Guard utility boat, and to my left is a German Wasserschutzpolizei boat.
Kerry, a huge thanks to your family. Your dad was clearly a master craftsman. I spent much of the weekend with a smile on my face as I updated two with modern running gear, cleaned, greased, and tested them.
Berkeley Chris Craft Cobra (Built by Pete Law 1994) 1:8 Scale (1 1/2″ = 1′) Length: 31″ Beam: 10 3/8″
Sterling Chris Craft 63′ Motor Yacht (Built by Pete Law 1984) Sterling kit B-11M 1:19 Scale Length: 40″ Beam: 10 1/4″
A huge thanks from Mark Weber! (Check out Mark’s video if their first test run.)
Originally, club member Ken Wilson planned on picking up the Sterling 63′ Motor Yacht. However, that quickly turned into a trade for Mark Weber’s dusty Emma C Berry RC sailboat (Built by Ed Sayres). In other words, the donated boats indirectly got other models into the right hands to make sure they see the sun and Pond again.
Ken Wilson with Emma C Berry RC sailboat (Built by Ed Sayres)
Other overjoyed recipients!
Mark Shaw w the Crockett an Asheville class gun boat.
Sean O’Conner
Mike Butts
Thanks Kerry! We have the upmost respect to your dad Pete Law, a master craftsman.
All San Diego Argonauts practices & events are now temporarily postponed under the “Stay at Home” California state mandate & local policies & ordinances.
With the recent changes in the USA IOM calendar and leadership we were thrilled to be able to continue our annual Mid-Winters Regatta here in San Diego. This year was well attended with 24 Skippers signing up with 23 on the line during the first day of racing. But, let’s back up a little.
Due to scheduling the Mid-Winters event was hosted for only 2 days with an added practice day on, yep, Valentines Day, February 14th. This included – bring your M and your IOM for racing and practice as you desired. The boat house was open to pre-tech in your IOM for the event. On the 14th – 7 boats were registered in and there were about 10-15 skippers on the water practicing. A basic course was laid out in advance of the competition to facilitate this practice day. My thanks go out to Bill Bridge for assisting me this day.
First day of racing was started late morning, as of course the remaining 16 boats had to be weighed and checked. For the morning time – Bob Hirsch was on hand with a drill to help get the weigh in started, and David Woodward assisted with the tables and chairs and setup (as well as breaking down the day) which helped get everything ready for an 11:30am start. And we also said a very Happy Birthday to Larry Grant this day!
Winds were best described as out of the west / north west and mostly gusty between 6 to 10kts. With some higher gusts from time to time. Seeding racing went quickly and the two fleets started in earnest shortly thereafter. Skippers were mostly Californian in origin with some other skippers from Seattle region also gracing our shores. Also in attendance were a few guys out of Arizona, Canada and Virginia. Early racing saw some exchanges of first place between Mark Gollison and Denis Rogers with just one point between them at days end of 9 full races. Close on their heels were Craig Mackey, Gary Boell, and Michel Roure.
Day 2 was much the same weather fo about 67 degrees and sunny with much of the same winds. Skippers were able to get started a little sooner this day and racing started with 10B. Only two protests went to committee during the event with most squabbles handled quickly on the water. Racing continued until 3pm as planned with a total of 16 races completed in total. We want to thank everyone who came out and attended our event and who helped to make it successful. It was nice to see a couple of brand new skippers giving it a go and a big thank you to all who traveled for the event. And without further ado, here are the final standings:
The San Diego Argonauts would like to thank Bill Edwards and his family for remembering the club after he passed.
Family donated quite a number of beautifully crafted hulls, supplies and tools. Bill’s talent for wood working is clear from these hulls. Each quickly found new homes with club members who will carry on Bill’s passion for RC model boating.
Thank you Argonauts member Bill Edwards, daughter Joauna, and grandson Anthony.
A service for Bill Edwards will be held at Miramar cemetery February 12 at 11:30AM.
PS…anyone who got one of Bill’s hulls on 1/25/2020 and is looking for the plans, we’ve found those those. Contact Webmaster@sandiegoargonauts.com for more info.
Bill Edwards (Left) Daughter Joauna (Right)
A lifetime of crafsmanship
Our “youngest” member excitedly claims two projects.
16:00 —– PRO’S discretion to continue (wind conditions factor)
Race Chairman: Tom Gardner, Commodore, San Diego Argonauts
PRO: Tom Gardner, tgardneocen@att.net or 760 390 0105
Protest Committee: TBA
Scoring & Timekeeping: Glenda Gardner, or as determined
Administration: The San Diego Argonauts
Rules: This regatta is governed by the RRS 2017-2020, HMS 2016, Santa Barbara class rules, San Diego Argonauts Season 2019 Sailing Instructions. (sandiegoargonauts.com)
Eligibility: This regatta is open to all Santa Barbara class boats.
Registration and Check In. Late registration is available on-site registration the day of the event. Check-in with the Scorekeeper includes checking the skipper’s name, sail numbers, and a request for email if not already available. Please note your frequency if other than 2.4GHz.
Measurements and Weight check: none
Scoring & Racing System: Low Point scoring will apply in a single fleet format. Scoring in accordance to RRS Appendix A. The number of races will be no less than 12 with 2 throw-outs.
Breaks between races will be determined by the PRO.
Entry fee is $15 per boat. This includes your morning coffee and lunch and beverages for the day and awards. Entry fees are payable by PayPal or by check made out to San Diego Argonauts.
Entry Deadline: Friday August 23, 2019. Late entries will be accepted on the day of the event. Late entries will be Charged $20; cash or check.
Pre-Registration & Fees: Pre-registration will help the Race Committee and organizers to plan the event effectively and eliminate any potential conflicts. A lunch meal (great sandwiches) is planned and you may order yours as part of the Registration. Registration is available on the Argonauts Website: or Facebook page, or on the AMYA Race Schedule page for August 2019. All sites allow for registration and payment with PayPal on the JotForm provided. https://form.jotform.com/90276573638972 Please register early for this event.
Registration by mail. Entry fees can be by US mail, please send the registration form (below) along with a check for $15.00 made out to San Diego Argonauts and send to:
Tom Gardner, 2821 Ocean Village Way, Oceanside Ca. 92054
Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 positions.
Liability: All those entering or taking part in this regatta do so at their own risk and responsibility. The San Diego Argonauts & any other parties involved in the organization of this event, disclaim any and all responsibility whatsoever for the loss, damage, injury or inconvenience that may occur to persons and or goods, both ashore and on the water, as a consequence of entering or participating in the event covered by this NOR.
Conduct: Unsportsmanlike behavior can reflect negatively on the sport. The San Diego Argonauts, in partnership with AMYA seek to provide a sailing environment that is respectful to all competitors and free of hostility, and improper language. Therefore, Race Officials will, if need be, protest the party or parties for unsportsmanlike conduct in accordance with RRS 2 or 69.1. Penalties available to the Protest Committee include exclusion from the race in question subsequent races or exclusion from the regatta.
Entry Form
To the Participants:
At all times, the responsibility for the safety of their boat & themselves, including the decision to participate or continue shall rest with the competitors. By entering this event, it is deemed that you accept these conditions. Competitors are advised to ensure that they have adequate insurance that provides coverage for public liability and their possible injury in the State of California.
Name:______________________________
Address:_____________________________
______________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Email:________________________________
AMYA#:______________________________
Sail#:________
Hull design: Santa Barbara
As skipper of the Santa Barbara, sail # _________, I hereby declare that the vessel complies with all the rules of the Santa Barbara Class measurement requirements that are current as of this date.
By signing this entry form, I agree to all the terms & conditions set forth in the NOR.
Brought to you by: The San Diego Argonauts AMYA club #8
When: June 22-23 Where: Mission Bay Model Yacht Pond, San Diego CA Notice of Race (NOR): We would like to humbly invite you to participate in the 2019 “Dragonflight 95 June Gloom”Regatta Schedule: 6/22/2019: Saturday 08:30—–Check-in,signstatementofgoodfaith. Weightcheck 10:00 —– Skipper’s Meeting 10:30 —– Warning Signal 11:00 —– Race 1300 —– Lunch (sandwich) 1700 —– PRO’S discretion to continue (wind conditions factor) 6/23/2019: Sunday 0900 —– Open Practice 0950 —– Warning Signal 1000 —– Race 1230 —– Lunch (sandwich) 1500 —– PRO’S discretion to continue (wind conditions factor) 1530 —– Awards Ceremony Race Chairman: David Woodward PRO: TBA Protest Committee: TBA Official Measurer: David Woodward Scoring & Timekeeping: TBA Administration: The San Diego Argonauts Rules: This regatta is governed by the RRS 2017-2020, HMS 2016, DF95 class rules Eligibility: This regatta is open to all DF95 class boats. Registration & Event Measurement: Skippers will be asked to sign a statement of good faith on the morning of check in, Saturday morning. Measurements will be conducted at the desecration of the race committee (If something looks ridiculously out of the spirt of the DF95 class rules, it will be measured. The skipper may be disqualified from participating in the event) Weight check: battery Scoring & Racing System: The scoring will be carried out in accordance with the HMS 2016, Promotion / Relegation Six (6). The number of boats promoted/ relegated may be adjusted by the PRO at the skippers meeting.Racing Format: Utilizing the HMS fleet management system for scoring.
Pre-Registration & Fees: In order to assure possible radio conflict, number conflict and food ordering, please register early for this event. Entry fees can be either made by Pay-Pal or mail entry to: David Woodward 404 Silverado Imperial CA, 92251 Entry fee is only USD $65 per boat. This includes your lunches and beverages for 2 days. Fees are payable by PayPal or by check to The San Diego Argonauts (cash on day of race for the late folks, which will be USD $70)https://form.jotform.com/90277210872961
Frequencies: Note your frequency to the race committee at sign up if using something other than 2.4 GHz radio. This way we can ensure there are no conflicts with other skippers. Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the first 5 positions and Corinthian Sailor. Other prizes may be given out at the discretion of the race committee (this is dependent on the number of skippers attending)
Liability: All those entering or taking part in this regatta do so at their own risk and responsibility. The San Diego Argonauts & any other parties involved in the organization of this event, disclaim any and all responsibility whatsoever for the loss, damage, injury or inconvenience that may occur to persons and or goods, both ashore and on the water, as a consequence of entering or participating in the event covered by this NOR.
Notice of Race (NOR)
At all times, the responsibility for the safety of their boat & themselves, including the decision to participate or continue shall rest with the competitors. By entering this event, it is deemed that you accept these conditions. Competitors are advised to ensure that they have adequate insurance that provides coverage for public liability and their possible injury in the Country and County of this event.
Entry Deadline: 6/21/2019 late entries may be accepted on site at the discretion of the Race Chairman. Late entries will be $70 and cash only. There are no refunds for entries after 6/22/2019. Conduct: Poor unsportsmanlike behavior can reflect negatively on the sport, all competitors are advised that their actions will be under scrutiny by race officials. In the event race officials witness any behavior which they deem to be a breach of good manners or sportsmanship, or which may bring the sport into disrepute, the Principal Race Officer assisted by the race officials will protest the party or parties in accordance with RRS 2 or 69.1.
The PRO, all race officials & observers have been directed to record any incidents which will be dealt with to the full extent available to the Protest Committee. Penalties available to the Protest Committee include exclusion from the race in question subsequent races or exclusion from the regatta.
By signing this entry form, I agree to all the terms & conditions set forth in the NOR. Signature:___________________________________ Date:_____________________ Mail this entry form along with check to:
——————————————————————————————————————————-Statement of Good Faith
I hereby declare that this DF95 Hull & Rig (sail #_______), complies with all the rules of the DF95 class measurement regulations that are current for the dates of this event.
