MCYRA Announcements
Hull Data
Listing of historical hull weights, mast weights and measurement certificate info including most current information.
An * indicates an estimated weight. Last update 1/5/23.
From The Prez...
2023 is fast approaching. Your executive committee has been working on the 2023 schedule with an effort to encourage you to sail in more events this year.
Attached is a preliminary schedule for your review. Notice we have reduced the number of Travel Trophy events to five in the hope more of you can fit this in your schedule.
Mercury-Sail Is Looking For A New Webmaster...
After 25 years it's time for a new webmaster to step up and continue supporting the class.
From the Prez, July 7, 2022
Dear Mercury Sailors,
I hope you all had a great 4th of July. It’s hard to believe the second half of 2022 is upon us.
The SF Bay Fleet had a successful NorCal Series at Encinal Yacht Club. 20 races over 4 races days provided lots of good sailing, run on the water by Aaron Lee. John Hanson started the series very strong, however the series was won by John and Mike Ravizza.
Send In Your 2022 MCYRA Dues!
Message from the new 2022 MCYRA Treasurer, Don Whelan:
Happy New Year, time to send in you 2022 MCYRA dues!
From the Prez, October 2020...
Hello all Mercury Class members!
WOW, it’s already October! Where has all the racing been? Oh ya, it’s the year of the Covid!
It’s been a few months since I’ve given any kind of an update, so here’s what has been going on and what is scheduled to go on!
Huntington Lake: Doug Baird won the High Sierra……Jim Bradley and crew did a fantastic job putting on the races under the circumstances!
National Championships, CBYC: Chris Raab and Kenny Dair won their 8th Class Championship……Mike Burch and the Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club did a fantastic job of putting on a really good regatta. Due to the restrictions imposed by the state CBYC was not able to hold a dinner for us, so Mike arranged for BBQ brought in and cooked in the boat yard for the annual dinner. All turned out great!
From the Prez, April 2020...
Hello all Mercury class members near and far!
Not much to update since there has been no racing as of late……That being said, it sounds as if things might be starting to open up in the Bay Area. Moving into the first part of May, Cinco De Mayo or the ROC / SB Spring Regatta has been canceled, as well as Homecoming Nor Cal # 3 and So Cal # 3.
The Coronado Yacht Club still has the Small Boat Regatta set for June 13th and 14th. I will get confirmation if the event is still go. If things open up on the 15th of May for the state, I imagine they would still put the race on. Also, as of this update there is still no word on Huntington Lake……Seems there will be plenty of water, but nothing official yet.
2019 Hull Data (2)
Listing of historical hull weights, mast weights and measurement certificate info including most current information.
An * indicates an estimated weight. Last update 6/17/19.
From the Prez, March 2020...
Hello once again all Mercury Class members!
Been a few months, so here’s a brief class update………..
Strange times we are living in right now with the whole COVID 19 (Corona Virus) world pandemic. I first want to address the class sailing schedule…..that being said, some yacht clubs are completely shut down and some are on limited schedules but still conducting regattas or sailing events. One such club is the Encinal Yacht Club who host our NorCal series. They will still run our upcoming races on April 4th…….however, keep an eye on your email for any last minute updates or any changes. As for the rest of our racing schedule, we’ll just have to see what comes about in the next couple weeks. It is important that we make sure if the class is to change or cancel any up coming racing dates, we need to let the hosting club know in advance (as much as possible) that no Mercurys will be attending. I will leave those decisions up to the local fleets as to what they want to do.
2020 MCYRA Membership Dues...
Are Due Now!
Download your Annual Dues Form now and get you check off to Class Treasurer Jim Bradley today.
From The Prez, December 2019...
Hello again all Mercury Class members near and far!
Yes it’s been awhile since I have address the class with an update. So have a seat, sit back, and hold on as I recap the last part of our 2019 and give you some of what’s ahead for 2020!
Since we last talked we had just completed our High Sierra Regatta. Big thanks to Pat Bradly, Peter and Lynn Baldwin, and their large support staff for once again making the event spectacular! Fast forward to the Labor Day regatta, 12 boats participated in what is probably one of the most beautiful venues the Mercury Class races in. Dick Clark and his top notch race committee crew did another wonderful job. The sunset Saturday night while we enjoyed the BBQ dinner was magnificent!
From the Prez, August 2019...
Hello all Mercury Class Members!
Just a quick update from your President, I know its been a while, but it has been a busy summer.
Since my last report the NorCal series wrapped up, another successful series for the SF Bay Fleet. Unfortunately the SoCal series never gained any traction this year, but will push through to next Spring and make it happen! Then we had Santa Barbra Spring Regatta, with 6 boast on the line.
From the Prez, April 2019...
Well hello again all Mercury class members near and far!!
It’s time for a class update!!
So Perry Cup 2, 3, and 4 were canceled because of stormy weather as was Mid-Winters…..As many of us had hopes of getting the season back on track in March, Nor Cal #1 and So Cal #1 both were canceled due to, yep you guessed it, STORMY weather!
2019 MCYRA Annual Meeting Update
Hello Mercury class,
The Class held its annual meeting Saturday January 19th in Paso Robles. Here is a brief recap of what was discussed and voted on.
Lyn Hines of the San Francisco Bay Fleet presented a bid for the Richmond Yacht Club to host our National Championships this year. Dates are September 12-15 2019……The bid was accepted and planning for the event is moving forward.
From The Prez, January 2019...
Hello all Mercury members!
Happy New Year!
As we wave goodbye to another very successful year of Mercury racing, we welcome and look forward to an even better 2019.
We are off to some what of a slow start. Perry Cup weekend # 1 went off without a hitch. Not so for the 2nd weekend in Dec. and 3rd weekend in Jan, with high winds and stormy skies both Saturday’s had to be canceled. Weekend #4 is on Saturday February 2nd and hopefully Dick Clark and his merry band of helpers can get in as many races as possible.
Renew Your 2019 MCYRA Dues Now!
Time to renew your 2019 MCYRA dues!
You can download your 2019 dues form here.
Please try to get these returned by the end of January, 2019.
2019 MCYRA Annual Meeting 1/19/19
The Mercury Class Annual Meeting will be held at the Steakhouse at the Paso Robles Inn in Paso Robles, Saturday January 19th at noon.
Please contact Secretary Jim Bradley, at info@mercury-sail.com for any items you wish to put on the agenda.
From The Prez, October 2018...
Hello Fellow Mercury Class Members!
Been awhile since I last reported on the happenings in the class, but hey, it’s been a busy summer!! Here’s a recap!
Hart Nunes, San Francisco Y.C. another excellent job of putting on a fun day of racing. Chris & Jeff Lanzfame coming away with the win!
From The Prez, June 2018...
Hello Mercury Sailors!
Nor Cal Series once again had good weather, wind, and participation for each Saturday. A very successful fun time had by all! Doug Baird, was on his sailing “game” as he took home First overall. The So Cal series only got one Saturday in, but with solid race committee work and 6 races for the day, the future of this series looks bright!
Hart Nunes is just around the corner, July 7th! Held at the SFYC in Belvedere….. sign up today and go enjoy one of the most beautiful sailing venues in the bay area! Next, there’s Huntington Lake! July 28th and 29th, that’s just a month and half away! This is a “can’t” miss regatta if you have not sailed there before! Don’t forget the National Championships will be held at the Los Angeles Yacht Club, August 16th thru August 19th. As I had shared with all of you after the class meeting in January, it was decided, if someone has “new” sails for the Nationals, it is the skipper’s reasonability to make sure they measure in. In other words, if you bring new sails to the Nationals and they fail to measure in, you will not be able to use them, period.
On another note: Paxton Davis sent out lists (3 to be exact) to district reps listing people in the class that have not paid their MCYRA dues. Please pay your dues, it is part of what helps sustain the class and its only $40.00!
Now get out there and race your boat!! Your boat will love you for it, and more times than not, you will have fun!!!
See you on the water!
Park
Merc 572
From The Prez...
Updates from the MCYRA President