July 31 notice: Clubhouse access is limited. Consult August Nautical News for latest restrictions. Note that races and other events are cancelled until further notice.
April 24 notice: Club videos can now be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/
Note: Loaner program suspended due to COVID restrictions. SFMYC maintains a fleet of loaner radio control sailboats for use by the public. They are generally available at Wednesdays before 1 PM in the SFMYC clubhouse across from Spreckels Lake. If you are interested you can contact Dave Gormly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you're in the park between 12:30 and 1 PM on Wednesdays you can check the clubhouse to see if someone is there who can help you with a boat.
Our club is devoted to the building and sailing of model yachts, both power and sail. Whether you are a builder, sailor, or just curious about this interesting and beautiful hobby, all are welcome. 
Spreckels Lake and the San Francisco Model Yacht Club are special parts of the city's long and colorful maritime history. Established in 1898, the club is believed to be the oldest such organization in the United States. Originally conceived to "... encourage model boating [free sailing]," the club's 175 active members live across the U.S. and in Europe, and it also accommodates all types of modem, RC, power models and sponsors a wide variety of events throughout the year.
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.
The January 2021 Nautical News (Vol 123, No. 1) is available as a PDF file. Click here to download it.
The December 2020 Nautical News (Vol 122, No. 10) is available as a PDF file. Click here to download it.
Membership in the San Francisco Model Yacht Club is open to anyone interested in Model Yachting both sail and power. You do not need to be local to the San Francisco Bay Area, we have members from across the United States.
Membership benefits:
Download and print the application. Fill out the application and mail the application with a check for the appropriate amount to:
S.F. Model Yacht Club
450 Taraval St. PMB235
San Francisco, CA 94116
Form for New Members (requires Adobe Reader) 
Annual Renewal Form for Current Members: (requires Adobe Reader)
Reimbursement Form for Members (pdf)