Model Yacht Sailing-It's Free and Fun!

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.

Welcome to the San Francisco Model Yacht Club

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. 

Current Conditions at Spreckels Lake

 

Latest Nautical News

The January 2020 Nautical News (Vol 122, No. 1) is available as a PDF file. Click here to download it. 

The December 2019 Nautical News (Vol 121, No. 12) is available as a PDF file. Click here to download it.

Join the SFMYC

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:

• Receive monthly newsletter, the Nautical News
• Participate in club sponsored yacht racing and power boat competitions
• Access to the members only section of the SFMYC website 

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)

MEMBERS ONLY

Reimbursement Form for Members (pdf)