SFMYC Member Notices

March 20 notice:  The clubhouse is officially closed and no one may enter.

March 16 notice:  In compliance with newly implemented restrictions (such as shelter in place), all SFMYC races and events are cancelled until further notice.

The SFMYC is proud to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Golden Gate Park.  Here is a link to their official website that lists planned events for 2020 and much more. https://www.goldengatepark150.com  The SFMYC will be participating in the biggest event which will happen on April 4.  See notices above.  Events cancelled until further notice.

 

Mar 7-New 2020 Calendar posted.

Feb 11-Wheeler 2020 R6 NOR and Star 45 Nationals NOR posted. 

Dec 19-Racing 2020 NOR and SI's posted.

 

 

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.

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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

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Latest Nautical News

The April 2020 Nautical News (Vol 122, No. 4) is available as a PDF file. Click here to download it. 

The March 2020 Nautical News (Vol 122, No. 3) 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

 

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Reimbursement Form for Members (pdf)