JANUARY 2023

January 28, 2023Events, News, Photos, Sail, Scale2022 Awards Banquet, DF95Points, IOM Points, January 2023, ODOM, Soling 50Gil Jansky

It is almost the end of the month and I am way behind on my updates.. Yikes! We have had a busy start of the year with new membership and renewals, 2023 Points Races and planning for a long awaited and well deserved Awards Banquet and Trophy Presentation.. Let’s get started.

Saturday, January 7 began the first Points Racing of the new year. A truly beautiful San Diego winter day greeted Soling 50 and ODOM skippers eager to improve their skills and scores. Extra light winds in the 3-5 mph range prevailed throughout the afternoon so fleets were assigned short courses. Despite the very light conditions competition was tight at the top of the fleets. Unfortunately ODOM skippers had to scrap the last race of the day due to drifting conditions.

RD-Steve Ross

Mark Setting- Ben Reeve

Scoring- Pat Nevett & Steve Delva

Course wrangling and skiff clean up-Tom Warren

January 14 was scheduled for DF95 and IOM fleets to kick off their 2023 points season. Mother Nature had other ideas with heavy rain and wind in the forecast. Our master VC of Sail, Steve Ross, got us all off the hook early after a number of motivational messages from reluctant skippers. It rained for 3 or 4 days and San Diego received A LOT of rain. IOM and DF95 fleets were rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28.

IOM and DF95 Fleets Rescheduled Saturday, January 28, 2023

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2022 Awards Banquet and Trophy Presentation

Saturday, January 21 the San Diego Argonauts celebrated a successful year of Scale Boating achievements and R/C Sailing awards. Mission Bay Yacht Club provided a beautiful bayside location and Hawaiian Style Buffet Dinner for the over 40 attendees.

Mark Hallberg greeted our group and introduced club officers. Tom Warren, master of ceremonies, kept the evening lively and guided us through the evenings program.

Rob Wood presented the Scale Division Awards to top members.

2019 SAIL POINTS WINNERS

Tom Warren presented trophies to skippers active in the 2019 sailing season. Due to COVID19 our clubs activities were suspended throughout 2020 and we wanted to recognize the sailors dedicated to our club. Belated Congratulations!

Soling 50

Fillippo Busalacchi
Gerry Wold
Kim Robbins

Santa Barbara

Gerry Wold
Lesty Sala
Bart Klatt

ODOM

Gerry Wold
Kim Robbins
Greg Williams

IOM

Konrad Witt
Larry Grant
Dennis Rogers

DF95

Larry Grant
Konrad Witt
Gerry Wold

2022 SAIL POINTS WINNERS

Bob Williams presented awards to top skippers of the 2022 sailing season. Congratulations!

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FINAL SCORES FOR 2022

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January 28 Points- IOM & DF95

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.

Steve Ross-Scoring Assistant
Pat Nevitt- Score Keeper
Chris Staiger- Marks & Skiff Cleanup

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.

Special thanks to our new members and all that participated today!

See You at the Pond, Gil

2022 Wrap Up and Outlook

December 27, 2022News, Photos, Power, Sail, Scale2022 Awards Banquet, 2023 Calendar, IOM NOR, Membership Form 2023Gil Jansky

The San Diego Region is fortunate to have an exclusive Model Yacht Pond that is not shared with large or small personal watercraft. A location with easy access to young and old, in a naturally quiet surroundings, with excellent conditions for Model Yacht cruising and friendly competition.

The San Diego Argonauts Scale Division and Sail Division had a successful year featuring events that promoted interest in the pursuit of Model Yachting. Each division has built on our fundamental mission of assisting those interested in R/C boat construction and maintenance, to enhance their knowledge of rules and skills associated with competition, and to promote friendly competition and good sportsmanship. We have a really good thing going on the pond and all members should be proud of our accomplishments in 2022. We are on a steady course and growing strong! Thank You to all that have contributed to our success!

2023 Calendar

2023-Argonauts-Calendar Download

Early 2023 Highlights

January 21- Awards Banquet

February 18 & 19-IOM Region 6 Regatta

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Awards Banquet

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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IOM Region 6 Regatta

AMYA-R6-NOR-2 Download

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Membership Drive

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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Sail Points Dec. 10-DF95 & IOM

December 11, 2022Events, Sail, Uncategorized2022 Awards Banquet, DF95Points, IOM Points, Membership Form 2023Gil Jansky

The Argonauts had a really nice turnout for the final Saturday series of the 2022 sailing season. Sunny weather held throughout the day with a surprisingly consistent west breeze in the 4-6 mph range. Each fleet had 6 races with the DF95 skippers on the water first. The starting clock sounded at 12:05pm and the fleet was challenged to a medium course. Light conditions prevailed and fear the wind gods might abandon our pond, the remaining 5 races were assigned our short race course. Dennis Roger’s sailed a beautiful series finishing at the top! A great way to finish off the year!

Thank You-Race Management Volunteers

DF 95 RD- Gil Jansky

Scoring Assistant- Steve Ross

IOM RD- Scott Harris

Scoring Assistant- Paul Hart

Skiff & Mark Clean up- Kim & Gil

The IOM fleet had their turn on the pond with nearly identical wind conditions. Skippers chose sailing six races in a row in order to maximize wind and the expiring afternoon daylight. A few medium races and the rest short courses made it a good day on the water. Thanks to all our skippers today! We look forward to 2023 and a growing competitive IOM fleet.

DECEMBER EVENTS

DEC. 17 – HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS

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AWARDS BANQUET

Mark is now actively collecting fees for our awards banquet. The cost will be $30.00 per person. In order to expedite matters, please pay with a check made out to the San Diego Argonauts.

Send Check to: Mark Hallberg

4989 Old Cliffs Road

San Diego, CA. 92120

Or, hand check to Mark at the Pond. Please include the number of guests you are bringing.

Mark would like to have a final count for the MBYC administration by the middle of December. They would be expecting at least 40 attendees. Realize, also, that this get together is for the entire club membership, though Sail Awards will be given out. Both the Scale and Power division members are invited.

This will be our first banquet in a few years and it will be held at an excellent venue. January 21st, 2023. Hor D’Oeuvers are served at 5PM, with dinner at 6PM.

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2023 Membership Drive

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 that can be downloaded from this website.

$20 cash or check, with completed Membership Form to Gil Jansky.

Endorse $20 check to San Diego Argonauts R/C Model Boat Club.

Mail to:

Gil Jansky

10641 Gabacho Dr.

San Diego, Ca 92124

PayPal – Contact the Purser:

purser@sandiegoargonauts.com

Request a membership PayPal invoice and pay using the link you receive via email (no need to have a PayPal account).

Your support and participation is greatly appreciated.

Gil Jansky-Purser

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“See You At The Pond“

Dec. 3 Points- ODOM & Soling 50

December 6, 2022Events, Photos, SailMembership Form 2023, ODOM, Sail Division, Soling 50Gil Jansky

ODOM and Soling 50 skipper finished off their 2022 Racing Season with fair winds and weather. High clouds and filtered sun prevailed most of the afternoon as light NW seas breezes skimmed our pond. Dave Stong was our volunteer Race Director and efficiently managed 6 races for each fleet. Medium courses were the norm for most of the ODOM series. As the afternoon progressed and breezes became inconsistent Soling 50’s responded to the short course. Great fall sailing to close out the season.. thank you all that participated!

Borrowing the comment from Ken Campbell’s Email.. “To see how you finished up in the year-long Championship standings, you will need to attend the Awards Banquet on January 21, 2023.”

DECEMBER EVENTS

Dec. 10 – DF95, IOM Points

DEC. 17 – HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS

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AWARDS BANQUET

Mark is now actively collecting fees for our awards banquet. The cost will be $30.00 per person. In order to expedite matters, please pay with a check made out to the San Diego Argonauts.

Send Check to: Mark Hallberg

4989 Old Cliffs Road

San Diego, CA. 92120

Or, hand check to Mark at the Pond. Please include the number of guests you are bringing.

Mark would like to have a final count for the MBYC administration by the middle of December. They would be expecting at least 40 attendees. Realize, also, that this get together is for the entire club membership, though Sail Awards will be given out. Both the Scale and Power division members are invited.

This will be our first banquet in a few years and it will be held at an excellent venue. January 21st, 2023. Hor D’Oeuvers are served at 5PM, with dinner at 6PM.

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2023 Membership Drive

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 that can be downloaded from this website.

$20 cash or check, with completed Membership Form to Gil Jansky.

Endorse $20 check to San Diego Argonauts R/C Model Boat Club.

Mail to:

Gil Jansky

10641 Gabacho Dr.

San Diego, Ca 92124

PayPal – Contact the Purser:

purser@sandiegoargonauts.com

Request a membership PayPal invoice and pay using the link you receive via email (no need to have a PayPal account).

Your support and participation is greatly appreciated.

Gil Jansky-Purser

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“See You At The Pond“

Gil

Nov. 19, IOM & DF95 Points

November 20, 2022Events, Photos, Sail, ScaleDF95Points, IOM Points, Nov19 2022, Sail DivisionGil Jansky

Today’s points racing had a respectable attendance with ten boats in each fleet. Skippers experienced warm pond-side sunshine and light onshore winds most of the day. Gerry Wold, our RD for both fleets, ran a tight ship. Skippers meeting was called at 11:45am and we were on the clock at 12:05 sharp. The IOM fleet was on the line first and completed 6 races with a mix of medium and long courses. Nice sailing guys!

A big thank you to our assistants:

RD: Gerry Wold

Boat Shed and cleanup: Steve Ross

Scoring: Bob Hirsch

The DF95 fleet jumped into the pond next with lighter wind conditions and challenging glare from the late afternoon sun. Courses were medium, then later modified to short with the fading wind. All six races were completed.

DECEMBER EVENTS

Dec. 3 – ODOM, SOL50 Points

Dec. 10 – DF95, IOM Points

DEC. 17 – SCALE HOLIDAY LIGHTS

AWARDS BANQUET

Mark is now actively collecting fees for our awards banquet. The cost will be $30.00 per person. In order to expedite matters, please pay with a check made out to the San Diego Argonauts.

Send Check to: Mark Hallberg

4989 Old Cliffs Road

San Diego, CA. 92120

Or, hand check to Mark at the Pond. Please include the number of guests you are bringing.

Mark would like to have a final count for the MBYC administration by the middle of December. They would be expecting at least 40 attendees. Realize, also, that this get together is for the entire club membership, though Sail Awards will be given out. Both the Scale and Power division members are invited.

This will be our first banquet in a few years and it will be held at an excellent venue. January 21st, 2023. Hor D’Oeuvers are served at 5PM, with dinner at 6PM.