Our club is devoted to the building and sailing of model yachts, both power and sail. Whether you are a builder, sailor, or just plain interested in this interesting and beautiful hobby, all are welcome.
We are located in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park at the 36th Avenue and Fulton Street entrance. There we have a clubhouse and a lake, both of which are devoted to model yachting.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in model yachting and power boating. You do not need to reside in the San Francisco Bay area to be a member, we have members from across the United States. Join the San Francisco Model Yacht Club.
About The Event: It’s an “All Steam Power” Model Boat Regatta hosted by the S.F. Model Yacht Club. The event is a tribute to steam, as our first power boat models. The event showcases both vintage and modern day boats such as tugs, work boats, and open launches, and is open to all steam powered vessels. Works in progress, and all forms of steam plants and boilers, are encouraged to display. Many of the models will be run on the pond throughout the day. Last year’s event was a real success. We are hoping to enlarge the event by encouraging steam enthusiasts of any stripe to attend this all steamboat show. If you are new to model boating or ever considered starting a project, this is the event to attend. Feel free to bring along any steamboat project in whatever state; you’ll get some great ideas. Bring along family, friends and a picnic, and enjoy a great summer day at Golden Gate Park.
Join us for our eighth bi-annual event which will be held at beautiful Spreckels Lake on Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The lake is located at 36th Avenue and Fulton in Golden Gate Park.
On August 16, 2009 the San Francisco Model Yacht Club (SFMYC) hosted its first All Steam Power Model Boat Regatta. This unique event was the club’s tribute to steam, our first power boat models.
The gasoline powered scale yacht “Margie” is one of the most unique and innovative models that was ever designed and constructed. Its hull was patterned after a World War II John L. Hacker Cabin Cruiser and was scaled down by Don Lyons. Master Craftsman Virgil Gustavino of The San Francisco Model Club originally built her in the early 1940’s. However, it was Ed DeGear, Margie’s first and only owner who is credited with giving Margie many of her advanced mechanical engineering components.
Our club is devoted to the building and sailing of model yachts, both power and sail. Whether you are a builder, sailor, or just plain interested in this interesting and beautiful hobby, all are welcome.
About The Event: It’s an “All Steam Power” Model Boat Regatta hosted by the S.F. Model Yacht Club. The event is a tribute to steam, as our first power boat models. The event showcases both vintage and modern day boats such as tugs, work boats, and open launches, and is open to all steam powered vessels. Works in progress, and all forms of steam plants and boilers, are encouraged to display. Many of the models will be run on the pond throughout the day. Last year’s event was a real success. We are hoping to enlarge the event by encouraging steam enthusiasts of any stripe to attend this all steamboat show. If you are new to model boating or ever considered starting a project, this is the event to attend. Feel free to bring along any steamboat project in whatever state; you’ll get some great ideas. Bring along family, friends and a picnic, and enjoy a great summer day at Golden Gate Park. 
The San Francisco Model Yacht Club Presents 
The gasoline powered scale yacht “Margie” is one of the most unique and innovative models that was ever designed and constructed. Its hull was patterned after a World War II John L. Hacker Cabin Cruiser and was scaled down by Don Lyons. Master Craftsman Virgil Gustavino of The San Francisco Model Club originally built her in the early 1940’s. However, it was Ed DeGear, Margie’s first and only owner who is credited with giving Margie many of her advanced mechanical engineering components.