Yearbook Archive

Electronic Edition

Table of Contents

Current and Past Officers

National Championship Information including 2014 Championship Results

History of Mercury Class

Mercury Class Perpetual Trophies

Numerical Listing of Mercury’s Including Hull Weights and Measurement Certificates

Constitution, Bylaws, Measurement and Guidelines for Race Pro

Sail Measurement

Rigging Plan

MCYRA Officers 

Current Officers 2016

President
Eric Conn 

Vice President
Larry Nelson 

Chief Measurer
David West 

Secretary-Treasurer
Jim Bradley

District Representative #1 San Francisco Bay
John Hansen 

District Representative #2 Monterey-Fresno
Peter Baldwin 

District Representative #3 Southern California
Tom Priest 

 

Honorary Life Members
Park Densmore	Lynn Densmore	Roger Roessler	Paxton Davis	Robert Hu
Phyilis Baird	Kelly Robinson	Dick Clark
Deceased
Ernie Nunes	Fred Dodd	Chet Wheeler	Bill McDonald	Holden Sanford
George Rosman	Mimi Jenkins	Ray Johnson	Harvey Kilpatrick	Charles Jacobson

 

PAST OFFICERS
YEAR	PRESIDENT	VICE PRESIDENT	SEC/TREAS	CHIEF MEASURER
1946	Jim Wyatt	Geo Rosman	Fred Dodd
1947	Geo Rosman	J Treadway	Norm Lillis
1948	Treadway/Dodd	Norm Lillis	Jess Blaker
1949	Norm Lillis	John Hopper	Hank Mettier
1950	Norm Lillis	Chet Wheeler	H Sanford
1951	Chet Wheeler	Ray Johnson	H Sanford
1952	Ray Johnson	Rob Gaestel	Earl Morris
1953	John Koenig	Windy Manly	Ralph Buchan
1954	Windy Manly	Dave Paxton	Ray Roberts
1955	Bill McDonald	Dan Flammer	T Rothwell
1956	Bill McDonald	Dan Flammer	T Rothwell
1957	Howard Ward	Roy Ashley	M Stoughton
1958	Morrie Lowell	M Stoughton	M Stoughton
1959	Milt Stoughton	H Sanford	John Burch
1960	Holden Sanford	Robin Hobart	Enzensberger
1961	Roger Roessler	H Kilpatrick	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1962	Roger Roessler	W Power	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1963	Bing Kirk	D Thompson	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1964	Bing Kirk	Dale Knopf	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1965	Don Anderson	Dale Knopf	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1966	Roger Roessler	D Thompson	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1967	Dick Thompson	J Nerdrum	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1968	Dick Thompson	J Nerdrum	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1969	Ted Lindley	Tom Clark	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1970	Ted Lindley	Tom Clark	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1971	Ted Lindley	Steve Gould	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1972	Pax Davis	G Patterson	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1973	Pax Davis	G Patterson	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1974	Pax Davis	Tim Condon	Ray Johnson	G Rosman
1975	Tim Condon	P Densmore	Ray Johnson	Lee Pollard
1976	Park Densmore	Jim Bradley	Ray Johnson	Lee Pollard
1977	Bill Ryon	Jim Bradley	Ray Johnson	Lee Pollard
1978	Dick Clark	Jim Bradley	Ray Johnson	Lee Pollard
1979	Jim Bradley	Ed Vernon	Ray Johnson	Lee Pollard
1980	Ed Vernon	Dave West	Ray Johnson	Lee Pollard
1981	Dave West	Gary Gressler	Ray Johnson	Lee Pollard
1982	Jim Bradley	Jim Hopper	Ray Johnson	Lee Pollard
1983	Al Kirk	Lee Gould	J Lusignan	Lee Pollard
1984	Chris Lanzafame	Tom Bradley	J Lusignan	Lee Pollard
1985	Chris Lanzafame	Tom Bradley	J Lusignan	Lee Pollard
1986	Tom Bradley	Al Downey	J Lusignan	Lee Pollard
1987	Al Downey	J Laughton	Phyllis Baird	Dave West
1988	John Zazrivy	Pat Bradley	Phyllis Baird	Dave West
1989	John Zazrivy	Pat Bradley	Phyllis Baird	Dave West
1990	Pat Bradley	Doug Baird	Phyllis Baird	Dave West
1991	Pat Bradley	Greg Smith	Jim Bradley	Dave West
1992	Steve Mason	GT Koldjeski	Jim Bradley	Dave West
1993	Steve Mason	GT Koldjeski	Jim Bradley	Dave West
1994	GT Koldjeski	H Marion	Jim Bradley	Dave West
1995	GT Koldjeski	John Hall	Jim Bradley	Dave West
1996	Park Densmore	John Hall	Jim Bradley	Dave West
1997	John Hall	P Baldwin	Jim Bradley	Dave West
1998	John Hall	P Baldwin	Jim Bradley	Dave West
1999	Peter Baldwin	D Womble	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2000	Peter Baldwin	D Womble	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2001	Don Whelan	Schumacher	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2002	Don Whelan	Schumacher	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2003	Don Whelan	John Hansen	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2004	Don Whelan	John Hansen	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2005	Bill Worden	Tom Priest	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2006	Bill Worden	Tom Priest	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2007	Bill Worden	Tom Priest	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2008	Tom Priest	McCormack	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2009	Tom Priest	McCormack	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2010	Tom Priest	McCormack	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2011	Hal McCormack	Eric Conn	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2012	Hal McCormack	Eric Conn	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2013	Hal McCormack	Eric Conn	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2014	Eric Conn	M Erickson	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2015	Eric Conn	M Erickson	Jim Bradley	Dave West
2016	Eric Conn	Larry nelson	Jim Bradley	Dave West

 

Past District Officers  YEAR DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 5 1946           1947           1948           1949           1950           1951           1952           1953           1954           1955           1956           1957           1958           1959           1960           1961           1962           1963           1964     P Densmore     1965     P Densmore     1966     P Densmore     1967 Tom Clark Bruce Butler John Hall Jay Becker P Norton 1968 Tom Clark Dick Clark C Holton Jay Becker P Norton 1969 Pax Davis R Peterson J Nerdrum L Greeno P Norton 1970 Pax Davis Carl Drow J Nerdrum L Greeno H Harrison 1971 Pax Davis Dick Clark Bill Ryon G Patterson H Harrison 1972 M Dowley Dick Clark Bill Ryon Richard Nix John O Bock 1973 M Dowley Dick Clark G Rogowski Richard Nix John O Bock 1974 John Umland Mike Kunkle G Rogowski Richard Nix John O Bock 1975 John Umland Mike Kunkle G Rogowski Austin Lysight John O Bock 1976 Steve Mason K Robinson Ed Vernon Austin Lysight John O Bock 1977 Steve Mason K Robinson Ed Vernon Austin Lysight John O Bock 1978 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Ed Vernon Austin Lysight John O Bock 1979 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Richard Miller Austin Lysight John O Bock 1980 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Richard Miller Austin Lysight John O Bock 1981 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Richard Miller Austin Lysight John O Bock 1982 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Bill Lannon Austin Lysight John O Bock 1983 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Bill Lannon Tom Bradley John O Bock 1984 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Bill Lannon Tom Bradley John O Bock 1985 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Bill Lannon Tom Bradley Discontinued 1986 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Bill Lannon Tom Bradley   1987 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Bill Lannon Tom Bradley   1988 C Lanzafame J McAleer Bill Lannon Tom Bradley   1989 C Lanzafame J McAleer Bill Lannon Tom Bradley   1990 C Lanzafame J McAleer Bill Lannon P Densmore   1991 C Lanzafame J McAleer GT Koldjeski P Densmore   1992 C Lanzafame J McAleer GT Koldjeski P Densmore   1993 C Lanzafame J McAleer GT Koldjeski P Densmore   1994 John Hall J McAleer Jim Young P Densmore   1995 Steve Mason J McAleer Jim Young Discontinued   1996 Steve Mason J McAleer Jim Young     1997 Steve Mason J McAleer GT Koldjeski     1998 Steve Mason Pat Bradley GT Koldjeski     1999 Steve Mason Pat Bradley GT Koldjeski     2000 Steve Mason Pat Bradley Don Whelan     2001 Steve Mason P Baldwin P Densmore     2002 Steve Mason P Baldwin P Densmore     2003 Steve Mason P Baldwin P Densmore     2004 Steve Mason P Baldwin P Densmore     2005 Steve Mason P Baldwin P Densmore     2006 Steve Mason P Baldwin G Herschman     2007 Steve Mason P Baldwin G Herschman     2008 M Erickson P Baldwin G Herschman     2009 M Erickson P Baldwin G Herschman     2010 M Erickson P Baldwin G Herschman     2011 M Erickson P Baldwin Kenny Dair     2012 M Erickson P Baldwin Kenny Dair     2013 M Erickson P Baldwin Kenny Dair     2014 J Hansen P Baldwin Tom Priest     2015 J Hansen P Baldwin Tom Priest     2016 J Hansen P Baldwin Tom Priest

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Mercury Class Perpetual Trophies

 

Mercury Class 50 Years And Going Strong

The Mercury Sloop was designed by Ernest Nunes of the Nunes Brothers Boat Works, Sausalito, California. In 1938, hull #1 was completed and first displayed in the 1939 World’s Fair at Treasure Island. At that time most small boats were built with plank construction so the Mercury, with its waterproof plywood construction was considered very advanced for the time. The hull was light by comparison and the simplicity of construction drew immediate interest in the new boat. Hulls numbered 2 through 8 were constructed at the same time in the shop at Nunes Brothers. These boats were presold and the owners took an active part in the construction. This gave Ernie Nunes the idea that a kit of the Mercury would be a good way to promote sales. The class grew quickly as home builders assembled these kits in back yards and garages throughout the state of California. A few boats even found their way out to the Hawaiian Islands and Guam. With the boat being easily trailerable, fleets developed at inland lakes so that by 1946 an active racing association had developed throughout the western states. To commemorate the 50th birthday of the Mercury class yacht, a party was held at the San Francisco Yacht Club on June 18, 1988. Over 150 current and past Mercury sailors attended the festivities, which included racing in Raccoon Straits and a barbecue dinner at the club house. Past champions, including our first champion (1947) Jim Wyatt reminisced about their most memorable Mercury racing experiences. Many of the past sailors brought their family scrapbooks with them to provide a pictorial history of the class. Three generations of Mercury sailors were in attendance. Hull #6, still an active racer, had the distinction of being the oldest boat sailing in the day’s races and also by having all of her owners present for the Birthday Party.

 

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Homecoming Perpetual Trophy

This trophy was donated by Peter Sutter and designed and built by Leonard Delmas. The Homecoming Regatta was sailed in honor of the Builder, Ernie Nunes and later other builders. Currently the regatta is held at the Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda.

YEAR	SKIPPER	CREW
1960	Robin Hobart	Jim Enzensperger
1961	Jim Enzensperger	Robin Hobart
1962	Pat Bradley	Rick Gregory
1963	Jim Enzensperger	Mark Schaeffe r
1964	Doug Baird	Bill Sewall
1965	Jim Enzensperger	Mark Shaeffer
1966	Pax Davis	C. Paxton Davis, III
1967	Pat Bradley	Scott Harris
1968	Jim Enzensperger	Doug Baird
1969	Mark Dowley	Jim Hobart
1970	Leland Pollard	Laurie Pollard
1971	Steve Gould	John Kedzior
1972	John Grether	Mike Porvanznik
1973	Tim Condon	Al Swinger
1974	Steve Gould	Don Whelan
1975	Dick Clark	John Umland
1976	Pax Davis	Julie Davis
1977	Dick Clark	Pete Sherman
1978	Jim Bradley	John Kirk
1979	Kelly Robinson	Jack McAleer
1980	Pax Davis	Greg Salas
1981	Pax Davis	Tim Erskine
1982	Pax Davis	Tim Erskine
1983	Dave Huggins	Clayton Huggins
1984	Jim Bradley	Kathy Bradley
1985	Jim Bradley	Kathy Bradley
1986	Pax Davis	Ken Munro
1987	Chris Lanzafame	Robert Hu
1988	Pax Davis	Ken Munro
1989	Dave West	John Daseking
1990	Al Downey	Bill Harvey
1991	Doug Baird	Art Mowry
1992	Dave West	Dan Simmons
1993	Steve Jeppesen	Jim Taylor
1994	Pax Davis	John Hansen
1995	Jim Bradley	Greg Melanson
1996	Pax Davis	Richard Hubbert
1997	Pax Davis	Richard Hubbert
1998	Pax Davis	Richard Hubbert
1999	Doug Baird	Michael Baird
2000	Doug Baird	Michael Baird
2001	Carl Schumacher	Sutter Schumacher
2002	John Hansen	Tony Basso
2003	Bill Worden	Doug Baird
2004	Doug Baird	Tom Priest
2005	Doug Baird	Jim Taylor
2006	Doug Baird	Michael Baird
2007	Doug Baird	Chris Messano
2008	Doug Baird	Jim Taylor
2009	Jim Bradley	Kathy Bradley
2010	Doug Baird	Mike Dick
2011	John Skinner	John Selbach
2012	Doug Baird	Michael Baird
2013	Jim Bradley	Ben Bradley
2014	Doug Baird	Michael Baird
2015	Pax Davis	Aaron Lee

Joe Logan Memorial Trophy

Dr. Joe Logan was a prominent physician in Fresno and an early member of the Fresno Mercury Fleet. Although his interest in sailing did not develop until later in life, he dearly loved the time he spent on his Mercury. His first boat was hull #104. During the summer months Dr. Logan kept his boat moored off the pier at Santa Cruz. This was in the days before the Santa Cruz Marina was constructed. During a summer storm the boat broke loose from its mooring and was destroyed on the beach. He ordered a new Mercury, built with the salvaged keel of #104. To keep the memory of his old boat alive he christened the new one Wonofora . While preparing his beautiful new boat for its first racing season, Dr. Logan was struck by a heart attack and died. In memory of her husband and to perpetuate his love for the Mercury, his widow donated this trophy. It is a working model of his Mercury #434 down to the smallest detail. The trophy is currently on loan from the Fresno Fleet to the St. Francis Yacht Club where it is on display. Through 1976 the trophy was raced for in Fresno and kept on display at the Fresno Sports Hall of Fame. The new deed was drawn up in February of 1977 and the trophy is now awarded to the winner of an annual series sailed in the waters off the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco. The trophy is truly one of the most finely crafted and best looking in small boat sailing. 

YEAR	SKIPPER	CREW
1964	Joe Congdon	Joe Congdon, Jr
1965	Milt Rubin	Barbara Rubin
1966	Clair Williams	Nina Williams
1967	LeRoy Hinkle	Pat Hinkle
1968	Randel Petersen	Stuart Knopf
1969	Steve Gould	Doug Baird
1977	Pax Davis	Scott Carpenter
1978	Dick Clark	Pete Sherman
1979	Pat Bradley	John Sclepp
1980	Pax Davis	Rex Allen
1981	Pax Davis	Tim Erskine
1982	Pax Davis	Tim Erskine
1983	Pax Davis	Tim Erskine
1984	Pat Bradley	Doug Baird
1985	Doug Baird	Carl Petersen
1986	Doug Baird	Earl Stutes
1987	Jim Bradley	Pat Bradley
1988	Jim Bradley	Kathy Bradley
1989	Not Held	Earthquake
1990	Pax Davis	Brad Whitaker
1991	Pax Davis	Brad Whitaker
1992	Doug Baird	Dick Hansen
1993	Tracy Usher	Mike Spencer
1994	Tim Parsons	Nick Brya
1995	Jim Bradley	Peter Baldwin
1996	Tracy Usher	Erica Mattson
1997	Doug Baird	Tim Parsons
1998	Pax Davis	Richard Hubbert
1999	Jim Bradley	Ed Cotter
2000	John Hansen	Tony Basso
2001	Doug Baird	Rob Moore
2002	Jim Bradley	Ben Bradley
2003	No Wind
2004	Jim Bradley	Ben Bradley
2005	Doug Baird	Jim Taylor
2006	Doug Baird	Chris Messano
2007	Mac Kilpatrick	John Ravizza/Jim Taylor
2008	Doug Baird	Jim Taylor
2009	Randy Smith	Lauren Smith
2010	Randy Smith	John Verdoia
2011	Dave West	Chris Krueger
2012	Randy Smith	John Hayes
2013	Randy Smith	Kurt Hemmingsen
2014	Randy Smith	Michael O'Callaghan

Los Angeles Midwinter Regatta

Hosted by the Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club in conjunction with the Southern California Yacht Racing Association this annual President's Day Weekend event has long been a favorite of sailors from both Northern & Southern California. Along with over a hundred classes and in excess of one thousand yachts, the Mercury Class has a long history of participation in this, the largest yachting event in the world. The regatta is held at the north end of Los Angeles Harbor with occasional sojourns outside the breakwater to the Point Fermin bouy. Most of the competitors lodge at a single waterfront hotel, fostering camaraderie between Northern and Southern fleets. The highlight of the weekend is the annual Saturday night extravaganza at the Palos Verdes Estates home of Park & Lynn Densmore. One of the most entertaining evenings of the Mercury year, the Densmore party makes this winter outing a well attended tradition.

1965	Roger Roessler
1966	Duerstein
1967	Roger Roessler
1968	Roger Roessler
1969	Jack Nerdrum
1970	Jack Nerdrum
1971	Doug Baird
1972	Steve Gould
1973	George Patterson
1974	Austin Lysight
1975	Don Whelan
1976
1977	Jim Bradley
1978
1979	Jim Bradley
1980
1981	Pat Bradley
1982
1983	Pat Bradley
1984
1985
1986
1987	Doug Baird
1988
1989
1990	Pax Davis
1991	Pax Davis
1992
1993	Don Whelan
1994	Howie Marion
1995	Pax Davis
1996	Tracy Usher
1997	Dave West
1998	Doug Baird
1999	Pax Davis
2000	Chris Messano
2001	Dave West
2002	Not held
2003	Don Whelan
2004	Ron Dougherty
2005	Doug Baird
2006	Don Whelan
2007	Doug Baird
2008	Mike Burch
2009	Chris Raab
2010	Doug Baird
2011	Hal McCormack
2012	Doug Baird
2013	Randy Smith
2014	Dave West
2015	Mike Burch

Perry Cup

During the 1950’s and early 60’s, members of the Stillwater Mercury Fleet often discussed starting a winter racing series on the other side of the hill in Montere y. Many members felt that the limited summer season in Stillwater really wasn’t enough. Thomas K. Perry was one of the original advocates of the winter series which now bears his name. Although the idea of a winter racing schedule came up over and over again, nothing was really done about it until a number of Stillwater sailors decided to create a new fleet in Monterey in 1970. The Monterey Fleet, looking for a way to attract new members, yet, also wanting to continue racing at Stillwater during the summer, decided to hold the first winter championship in Monterey. The series was to last all winter, but not wanting to create a series which would drag on, seemingly forever, it was decided that it should be raced only one weekend per month. The first Monterey Winter Championships were won by Tim Condon in 1970-71. Later that year Tom Perry was killed and his widow Pat offered to donate a perpetual trophy for the series to be named after him. Pat Perry passed away in early 1995. Dick Clark, at the 1995 trophy presentation announced that this series would go on forever in Pat’s honor.

YEAR	BOAT	SKIPPER
1970 - 71	Juggernaut	Tim Condon
1971 - 72	Mehitabel	Steve Gould
1972 - 73	El Primera	Pat Bradley
1973 - 74	Contagion	Steve Gould
1974 - 75	Lima Bean Machine	John Grether
1975 - 76	Contagion	Doug Baird
1976 - 77	Contagion	Steve Gould
1977 - 78	Christmas Pudding	Jack McAleer
1978 - 79	Old Buzzard	Pat Bradley
1979 - 80	Rufescent Rhubarb	Dick Clark
1980 - 81	Old Buzzard	Pat Bradley
1981 - 82	Swift	Pax Davis
1982 - 83	Old Buzzard	Pat Bradley
1983 - 84	Seven Toed Re-Pete	David Huggins
1984 - 85	Frenzy	Jim Bradley
1985 - 86	Frenzy	Jim Bradley
1986 - 87	Burning Desire	Doug Baird
1987 - 88	Pacer	Pax Davis
1988 - 89	Pacer	Pax Davis
1989 - 90	Christmas Pudding	Jack McAleer
1990 - 91	Pacer	Pax Davis
1991 - 92	Vandal	Tracy Usher
1992 -93	Vandal	Tracy Usher
1993 -94	Disco Volante	Howie Marion
1994-95	Pacer	Pax Davis
1995-96	Pacer	Pax Davis
1996 -97	Vandal	Tracy Usher
1997-98	Pacer	Pax Davis
1998-99	Pacer	Pax Davis
1999-2000	Bushwhacker III	Don Whelan
2000-2001	Pacer	Pax Davis
2001-2002	Strider	Doug Baird
2002-2003	Vandal	Tracy Usher
2003-2004	Pacer	Pax Davis
2004-2005	Axon	Doug Baird
2005-2006	Axon	Doug Baird
2006-2007	Pacer	Pax Davis
2007-2008	Axon	Doug Baird
2008-2009	Pacer	Pax Davis
2009-2010	Axon	Doug Baird
2010-2011	Fast Break	Randy Smith
2011-2012	Fast Break	Randy Smith
2012-2013	Axon	Doug Baird

Race of Champions / Cinco De Mayo Trophy

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Lester Baldwin, active Mercury sailors of the 1960's, this trophy is a beautiful silver sailing ship model on display at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club. The trophy was originally gifted as a competition between current & past Mercury Class Champions. In recent years the trophy is presented to the winner of a spring regatta sailed in the waters off Santa Barbara. This spring format was chosen to obtain optimum weather and wind conditions. The large fleets and competitive racing has made this regatta a premiere event on the Mercury Class Schedule. 

1962	Doug Baird
1963	J. Enzensperger
1964	Holden Sanford
1965	Roger Roessler
1966	Not Held
1967	Roger Roessler
1968	Not Held
1969	Roger Roessler
1970	Steve Gould
1971	George Patterson
1972	George Patterson
1973	Ted Lindley
1974	Steve Gould
1975	Richard Miller
1976	Not Held
1977	Dick Clark
1978	Dick Clark
1979	Austin Lysight
1980	Not Held
1981	Not Held
1982	Not Held
1983	Pax Davis
1984	Dave Huggins
1985
1986	Chris Lanzafame
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991	Pax Davis
1992	Dave We s t
1993	Lee Sandow
1994	Pax Davis
1995	Kelly Robinson
1996	Tracy Usher
1997	G.T. Koldjeski
1998	Don Whelan
1999	Doug Baird
2000	Don Whelan
2001	Dave West
2002	Doug Baird
2003	Dave West
2004	Doug Baird
2005	Doug Baird
2006	Doug Baird
2007	Doug Baird
2008	Doug Baird
2009	Jim Bradley
2010	Randy Smith
2011	Chris Messano
2012	Doug Baird
2013	Doug Baird
2014	Doug Baird

Nunes Championship Series Trophy

This is the top prize of the Mercury racing year. It is awarded to the top skipper of the Mercury Championship Series. It was donated by Ernest Nunes, designer and first builder of the Mercury Yacht . The list of past winners is printed preceding the story of the last Championship Series. 

 

Ray Johnson Trophy

This beautiful silver pitcher was donated to the Class in 1983 in honor of Ray Johnson’s contribution to the MCYRA. As Secretary of the association from 1961 to 1982, we can safely say that no other individual member of the class has made a more significant contribution than Ray. The trophy is presented annually to the winner of the first race of the Mercury Championship Series

 

1984	Pat Bradley
1985	Dick Clark
1986	Dick Clark
1987	Jim Bradley
1988	Jim Bradley
1989	G.T. Koldjeski
1990	Pax Davis
1991	Jim Bradley
1992	Don Whelan
1993	Pat Bradley
1994	Don Whelan
1995	Doug Baird
1996	Pat Bradley
1997	Dave We s t
1998	Steve Gould
1999	Dick Clark
2000	Dave West
2001	Dick Clark
2002	Jack McAleer
2003	Dave West
2004	Dave West
2005	Mike Burch
2006	Pat Bradley
2007	Chris Messano
2008	Doug Baird
2009	Chris Raab
2010	Chris Raab
2011	Pat Bradley
2012	Dave West
2013	Pat Bradley
2014	Chris Raab

The Park & Lynn Densmore Perpetual Trophy

The Densmores presented this beautiful half model of their Mercury to the Mercury Class Association to be awarded each year to the winner of the second race of the Championship Series. This donation represents a continuation of their involvement in the activities of the Association which goes back more than a few years. For Park, Mercury sailing began many years ago on San Francisco Bay when he raced with John Koenig in a Mercury during the 1942 season. Lynn was introduced to the Yacht in 1960 and together they have been and still are faithful supporters of the class.

1995	Pat Bradley
1996	Jim Bradley
1997	Pat Bradley
1998	Pat Bradley
1999	Doug Baird
2000	Jack McAleer
2001	Jack McAleer
2002	Dave West
2003	Doug Baird
2004	Dave West
2005	Jim Bradley
2006	Jack McAleer
2007	Chris Raab
2008	Chris Raab
2009	Chris Raab
2010	Chris Raab
2011	Mac Kilpatrick
2012	Doug Baird
2013	Chris Raab
2014	Jim Bradley

The Matt & Mimi Jenkins Perpetual Trophy

This perpetual trophy was donated by several members of the Mercury Class in memory of Matt and Mimi Jenkins. Not only did they own one of the first Mercurys at Stillwater Cove, but they spent their time and money to preserve sailing at this beautiful location. For many years at the Labor Day Weekend Regatta, they hosted a fabulous cocktail party for their friends and all the regatta participants. This half model of the Jenkin’s Mercury will be awarded to the winner of the third race of the National Championship series. 

1995	Pat Bradley
1996	Pat Bradley
1997	Pat Bradley
1998	Jack McAleer
1999	Pat Bradley
2000	Dave West
2001	Jack McAleer
2002	Dick Clark
2003	Steve Gould
2004	Dave West
2005	Jim Bradley
2006	Doug Baird
2007	Pat Bradley
2008	Mike Burch
2009	Jim Bradley
2010	Chris Raab
2011	Jack McAleer
2012	Doug Baird
2013	Chris Raab
2014	Chris Raab

Holden Sanford Perpetual Trophy

Holden Sanford's involvement with the Mercury Class dates back to the late 1940's when he began racing his Mercury as a member of the Lake Millerton Sailing Association, now known as the Fresno Yacht Club. Holden served as President of the class in 1960 and won the class championship in 1964 with fellow Fresno Mercury sailor, Ken Walsh, as crew at Huntington Lake. Holden's many friends in the class thought it would be a good idea to honor Holden with a perpetual trophy. Ken Gardiner, famous model maker of Newport Beach CA., was commissioned to construct a half model on a plaque of Holden's Mercury number 461. Fittingly the trophy was presented to the class, to be awarded to the winner of the fourth race of the Championship series, at a special ceremony prior to the 1994 Championship series at Huntington Lake on the thirtieth anniversary of Holden’s victory. 

1994	Pat Bradley
1995	Pat Bradley
1996	Tracy Usher
1997	Pat Bradley
1998	Dick Clark
1999	Dick Clark
2000	Jack McAleer
2001	Doug Baird
2002	Chris Lanzafame
2003	Jim Bradley
2004	Doug Baird
2005	Jim Bradley
2006	Doug Baird
2007	Jack McAleer
2008	Dave West
2009	Chris Raab
2010	Pat Bradley
2011	Randy Smith
2012	Dave West
2013	Mike Burch
2014	Greg Dair

John Koenig Memorial Perpetual Trophy

John Koenig was one of the founding fathers of the Mercury Class. As MCYRA President in 1953 and Class National Champion in 1954, John developed a lifelong love for the Mercury. Following his death, his wife Pat Koenig donated this a silver bowl in memory of John. The trophy is presented annually to the winner of the last race of the Championship Series. 

YEAR	BOAT	SKIPPER
1974	Seven Toed Pete	David Huggins
1975	Lima Bean Machine	John Gre t h e r
1976	Contagion	Steve Gould
1977	Lima Bean Machine	John Gre t h e r
1978	Swift	Pax Davis
1979	Frenzy	Jim Bradley
1980	Old Buzzard	Pat Bradley
1981	Sea Deuce	Tracy Usher
1982	Whale Bait	Mike Polkabla
1983	Frenzy	Jim Bradley
1984	Old Buzzard	Pat Bradley
1985	Ernie	Dick Clark
1986	Italian Stallion	Chris Lanzafame
1987	Frenzy	Jim Bradley
1988	Old Buzzard	Pat Bradley
1989	Exterminator	Doug Baird
1990	Frenzy	Jim Bradley
1991	Old Buzzard	Pat Bradley
1992	Ernie	Dick Clark
1993	Ernie	Dick Clark
1994	Space Invader	Dave We s t
1995	Old Buzzard	Pat Bradley
1996	Vandal	Tracy Usher
1997	Christmas Pudding	Jack McAleer
1998	Christmas Pudding	Jack Mcaleer
1999	Strider	Doug Baird
2000	Ernie	Dick Clark
2001	Buswhacker III	Don Whelan
2002	Space Invader	Dave West
2003	Old Buzzard	Pat Bradley
2004	Old Buzzard	Pat Bradley
2005	Bushwacker III	Don Whelan
2006	Axon	Doug Baird
2007	Jade	Mike Burch
2008	Axon	Doug Baird
2009	Race Abandoned
2010	Arnold	Mac Kilpatrick
2011	Frenzy	Chris Messano
2012	Space Invader	Dave West
2013	Carbon Offset	Chris Raab
2014	Axon	Doug Baird

 Santa Barbara Mercury Fleet Invitational Perpetual Trophy

 The winner of the Mercury Fleet in the Santa Barbara Yacht Club Semana Nautica Regatta. 

YEAR	BOAT	SKIPPER
1965	Radiant	Jack Nerdrum
1966	Mehitabel	Steve Gould
1967	Limey II	Don Anderson
1968	Frenzy	Doug Baird
1969	Fromf	Doug Baird
1970	Blue Mist II	Roger Roessler
1971	Mellow Yellow	Austin Lysight
1972	Contagion	Steve Gould
1973	Radiant	Jack Nerdrum
1974	Swift	Paxton Davis
1975	Contagion	Steve Gould
1976	Contagion	Steve Gould
1977	Lima Bean Machine	John Gre t h e r
1978	Melba	Dave West
1979	Funny Farm	Bill Ryon
1980	Sea Deuce	Kelly Robinson
1981	Frenzy	Kathy Kirk
1982	Italian Stallion	Chris Lanzafame
1983	Frenzy	Jim Bradley
1984		Not Held
1985	Swift	Pax Davis
1986	Bonne Chance	G.T. Koldjeski
1987		Not Held
1988	Bonne Chance	Gerald Koldjeski
1989		Not Held
1990	Pacer	Pax Davis
1991	Pacer	Pax Davis
1992
1993		Lee Sandow

Stillwater Labor Day Regatta

Since it’s inauguration in 1950, the Labor Day Regatta hosted by Stillwater Yacht Club on Carmel Bay, has been a highlight of every Mercury year. 62 Mercurys were in the starting line in 1959, an all time record. A great storm then destroyed the old pier, and the event was held in Monterey Bay in 1969-71. By 1972, despite the pull of other classes and other regattas, Labor Day drew 55 Mercurys, second largest record. Special thanks are due Past Commodore Matt and Mimi Jenkins for 40 years of their fabulous Log Cabin cocktail party (1952-91) which helped pull the whole class together, for donating the sterling silver permanent senior trophy and for Mimi's strong personal commitment to the rebuilding of the pier. In 1975 an annual senior championship regatta was established, followed in 1976 by a B division regatta. The three starting lines and three sets of trophies are unique in Mercury racing and afford appropriate recognition to important segments of the class.

OPEN DIVISION

1950	Rob Gaestel
1951	Rob Gaestel
1952	Rob Gaestel
1953	Roy Ashley
1954	Rob Gaestel
1955	Rob Gaestel
1956	Rob Gaestel
1957	Jon Konigshofer
1958	Allen Mitchell
1959	James Wo m b l e
1960	Roy Ashley
1961	Roy Ashley
1962	Pat Bradley
1963	Roy Ashley
1964	Rob Gaestel
1965	Dick Thompson
1966	Dick Thompson
1967	Tim Condon
1968	Doug Baird
1969	Ralph Buchan
1970	Harvey Kilpatrick
1971	Lee Pollard
1972	Steve Gould
1973	Steve Gould
1974	Pax Davis
1975	Pat Bradley
1976	Dick Clark
1977	Dick Clark
1978	Tracy Usher
1979	Stillman Chase
1980	Jack McAleer
1981	Tracy Usher
1982	Chris Gould
1983	Pat Bradley
1984	Pat Bradley
1985	Doug Baird
1986	Paxton Davis
1987	Eric Arndt
1988	Jim Bradley
1989	Steve Kraft
1990	Jim Bradley
1991	Jim Bradley
1992	Doug Baird
1993	Tracy Usher
1994	Tracy Usher
1995	Pat Bradley
1996	Tracy Usher
1997	Pax Davis
1998	Pax Davis
1999	Jack McAleer
2000	Pax Davis
2001	Doug Baird
2002	Dick Clark
2003	Pax Davis
2004	Pat Bradley
2005	Pax Davis
2006	Pax Davis
2007	Doug Baird
2008	John Ravizza
2009	Doug Baird
2010	Randy Smith
2011	Pax Davis
2012	Dave West
2013	Jim Bradley
2014	Jim Bradley

George Rosman Travel Series

One of the most difficult to win, this series is awarded to the MCYRA member who compiles the best overall re c o rd in the best 7 of the 9 designated major Mercury Class regattas. By finishing in the top five places at the Los Angeles Midwinters, Coronado Spring Series, Race of Champions, Nunes-Hart, Huntington Lake,Labor Day,Joe Logan, Monterey Invitational and Turkey Day regattas; a participant will earn bonus points as follows :

First:: 6 Points
Second: 4 Points
Third: 3 Points
Fourth: 2 Points
Fifth: 1 Points

Additionally, each MCYRA skipper receives 2 participation points for each of the 7 regattas in which he or she competes. The winner is announced at the MCYRA annual meeting. George Rosman, MCYRA Chief Measurer from 1961 to 1974, established this event as a means to encourage Mercury owners to travel to major regattas. George felt that by encouraging trailering of their boats, Mercury sailors would become better all around yachtsmen and at the same time build friendships throughout the State of California.

1964	Holden Sanford
1965	Holden Sanford
1966	Roger Roessler
1967	Steve Gould
1968	Roger Roessler
1969	Doug Baird
1970	Doug Baird
1971	Ted Lindley
1972	Steve Gould
1973	John Grether
1974	Pax Davis
1975	Pax Davis
1976	Pax Davis
1977	Pax Davis
1978	Dick Clark
1979	.Jim Bradley
1980	Kelly Robinson
1981	Pat Bradley
1982	Pax Davis
1983	Pax Davis
1984	Dick Clark
1985	Jim Bradley
1986	Pat Bradley
1987	Doug Baird
1988	Pax Davis
1989	Pax Davis
1990	Pax Davis
1991	Pax Davis
1992	Dave We s t
1993	Doug Baird
1994	Howie Marion
1995	Pax Davis
1996	Pax Davis
1997	Tracy Usher
1998	Pax Davis
1999	Pax Davis
2000	Don Whelan
2001	Dave West
2002	Doug Baird
2003	Pax Davis
2004	Pax Davis
2005	Doug Baird
2006	Doug Baird
2007	Doug Baird
2008	Doug Baird
2009	Doug Baird
2010	Doug Baird
2011	Randy Smith
2012	Doug Baird
2013	Randy Smith
2014	Randy Smith

Huntington Lake Regatta

The Race was started in 1954 informally when five Thistles raced a windward leeward around the windward island. With Bill Bradley as one of the founders, the regatta was formally initiated in 1955. The Mercurys and the Thistles were the original classes to compete on this 7000 foot high lake. The lake and it’s surroundings have remained unchanged over the past 36 years. Other than a cluster of condos with tennis courts and a pool, there has been very little new construction. The sailing has also remained perfect. The wind comes up at 10 am and fades at 6 pm daily. The Mercury has been in attendance every year since the regatta’s inception. In the early years, the class raced under the auspices of the Fresno Yacht Club. Due to logistics, the class now sponsors it’s own regatta, which normally occurs on the fourth weekend of July. Bill Bradley’s friends, in 1981, put up a trophy to be known as the BILL BRADLEY PERPETUAL TROPHY. This is to be presented to the winner of the annual regatta. Bill and June Bradley have been kind enough to host a Santa Maria Barbeque at their cabin with the Pat and Jim Bradley Families supervising. Attendance at this great party numbers over 200. Many families travel to Huntington Lake to enjoy what is known as baby beach. This is a lagoon like setting where most of the boats tieup bow to the shore and the young ones frolic in the lake. 

1955	Tim Condon
1956	Rob Gaestel
1957	Rob Gaestel
1958	Rob Gaestel
1959	Rob Gaestel
1960	Tim Condon
1961	Rob Gaestel
1962	Jim Enzensperger
1963	Jim Enzensberger
1964	Roger Roessler
1965	Roger Roessler
1966	Roger Roessler
1967	Tim Condon
1968	Roger Roessler
1969	Dick Thompson
1970	Roger Roessler
1971	Roger Roessler
1972	Austin Lysight
1973	Pax Davis
1974	Pat Bradley
1975	Pat Bradley
1976	Pax Davis
1977	Pat Bradley
1978	John Grether
1979	Dick Clark
1980	Jack McAleer
1981	Pat Bradley
1982	Pat Bradley
1983	Pat Bradley
1984	Jim Bradley
1985	Jim Bradley
1986	Doug Baird
1987	Pat Bradley
1988	Jim Bradley
1989	Jim Bradley
1990	Jim Bradley
1991	Doug Baird
1992	Steve Gould
1993	Pat Bradley
1994	Howie Marion
1995	Don Whelan
1996	Pat Bradley
1997	Pax Davis
1998	Doug Baird
1999	Pat Bradley
2000	Dave West
2001	Pat Bradley
2002	Pat Bradley
2003	Doug Baird
2004	Doug Baird
2005	Doug Baird
2006	Pat Bradley
2007	Chris Raab
2008	Pat Bradley
2009	Pat Bradley
2010	Doug Baird
2011	Doug Baird
2012	Dave West
2013	Pat Bradley

Hart Nunes Trophy

For many years James (Jim) Hart had been reminded of his memories sailing KATAPURA II by the half model of Mercury #33 hanging on his den wall. He has been a member of the San Francisco Yacht Club since 1937 and decided in 1995 to donate his beautiful half model to the Mercury Class and the San Francisco Yacht Club. The Mercury Class has established the Hart-Nunes Trophy to be awarded to the winner of an annual regatta to be sponsored by the San Francisco Yacht Club. The trophy resides at this club. Jim had the half model built in the late forties while he was sailing KATAPURA II. Jim is looking forward to seeing the Mercury Class have many years of good racing out of the San Francisco Yacht Club.

1995	Jim Bradley
1996	Pax Davis
1997	Dave West
1998	Pax Davis
1999	Doug Baird
2000	Dave West
2001	Dave West
2002	Bill Worden
2003	Bill Worden
2004	Doug Baird
2005	Doug Baird
2006	Dave West
2007	Doug Baird
2008	John Skinner
2009	John Hansen
2010	Pax Davis
2011	Randy Smith
2012	No wind
2013	Randy Smith
2014	Randy Smith
2015	Randy Smith

Coen Carmiggelt Memorial Trophy

 

Don Lee was the west coast distributor of Cadillac automobiles in the 1920's, who made coachbuilt cars for the Hollywood elite.  In 1927, he purchased Los Angeles radio station KHJ.  In 1931, he became the first television broadcaster in Los Angeles.  His experimental transmitter was placed on the ridge above the Hollywood sign.  That peak is still known as Mount Lee, and that station is now KCBSTV.  Don Lee raced cars and sailboats.  He died in 1934 of a sudden heart attack.  

The Don Lee Trophy was lost for more than 30 years.  Its connection with the Mercury Class was rediscovered in early 2014.   A search for the trophy eventually led to SCYA, where, for unknown reasons, it had been sent for safe keeping.  The trophy was returned to LAYC, but its base was missing and it had long ago seen better days.  In the Spring of 2014, a custom ebony base was fabricated by Southern California Trophy Company and the trophy was refinished and silver plated.  LAYC's Mercury Class Pacific Coast Championship was born not long after. 

 

2014

Chris Raab

Kenny Dair

570

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2014 Mercury National Championships 

Sponsored by The Santa Barbara Fleet at The Santa Barbara YC

With a pretty steady breeze between 8 and 10 knots and a slighty lumpy sea, twenty one Mercurys entered to sail on the waters off Santa Barbara. The weather started sunny, but a slight overcast set in as the day went on. There was a pretty good current running up the coast.
There were three races that were all double sausages finishing downwind. The first start  had two general recalls. The race committee wisely put up the “I” flag and the problem was solved for the rest of the day. Chris Rabb with Kenny Dair went right immediately, the recommended way to sail on the coast. Jack McAleer with Remy Margerum played the suttle shifts up the middle and had a nice battle with Rabb. Pat and Brendan Bradleyjoined in on the battle. Meanwhile keeping right up with the leaders Dan Simmons with Blair Wallace did there best to hold off Brad Bergeron with Daniel Kim. Rabb won the Ray Johnson perpetual trophy  followed by McAleer, Bradley, Simmons And Bergeron.
Race two more of the same action, but those that stayed more on the left side of the course had the best results. Jim and Kathy Bradley took the lead never to give it up and won the Densmore perpetual Trophy. Paul Cayard with Kenny Maring were in a battle with Doug Baird and Jim Taylor to place second. Baird was third. Bergeron moved up a place to get a fourth and was followed by Randy and Kathryn Smith.
Race three, the wind was at the top of the range with a little more wave action. Rabb went right and Bergeron went left. Rabb tacked early to go out. Bergeron crossed the entire fleet, but Rabb caught him at the windward mark. It was all over, Rabb went on to win the Jenkins perpetual trophy. Meanwhile Bergeron continued his fine racing by placing second.Pat Bradley sailed up the middle on the second beat and got another third. Dave West with Chris Krueger had broken a side stay before the first race, were towed in, made the repair, raced the third race and placed fourth. Cayard hung in there and placed fifth.
The standings after the first and three of the five scheduled races had Rabb comfortably in first with 8 points. Bergeron having his best Nationals was second with 11 points. Newcomer Cayard was third with 18 points.
Day two, races four and five.Race four was a triple sausage course finishing downwind.The breeze for race four about 8 kn with suttle shifts. The sea was relatively smooth under sunny skies.The first start was a once again to the right however those who punched a bit to the left and then went right made out over those that went hard right from the start. West took a very good lead over Greg Dair with Alec Caterson, sailing Mike Burch’s Merc. However West went to a wrong mark and Dair won the Holden Sanford perpetual trophy for winning the fourth race. Raab and Cayard were dueling with third place going to Raab and fourth to Cayard. Smith captured the fifth spot.
Race five was a triple sausage finishing on the wind. The right side of the course payed off this time. Jim Bradley led the way in the first turns as the breeze was picking up to 10-12 and a there was a little shop on the water. Baird, in second place was able to power through and win the John Koenig perpetual trophy. Bradley placed second.West eased out Raab to place third. Raab being fourth with Cayard fifth.
Chris Raab won his Sixth Mercury National Championship. Jim Bradley was second followed by Cayard. Baird was fourth followed by McAleer in the fifth spot.The Jack and Jill perpetual trophy was won by Jim and Kathy Bradley
The silver fleet was won by Bergeron followed by Dair in second. Simmons placed third.
Class President Eric Conn did an excellent job of presenting the awards. Several years ago Eric suggested the current format. Three races on Friday and two on Saturday and the annual dinner and the awards at the end of the regatta. Great idea, we get 100% attendance at the final event.
Many thanks go to the Santa Barbara YC for putting on the regatta. GT Koldjeski arranged all the dinners and boat and trailer storage. Bill Lannan was the PRO and provided the great racing.

2014 National Championship Results 

Sail No	Skipper	Crew	R 1	R 2	R 3	R 4	R 5	Total	Place
570	Chris Raab	Kan Dair	1	6	1	3	4	15	1
553	Jim Bradley	Kathy Bradley	12	1	6	6	2	27	2
584	Paul Cayard	Ken Maring	11	2	5	4	5	27	3
508	Doug Baird	Jim Taylor	6	3	9	9	1	28	4
459	Jack McAleer	Remy Margerum	2	8	10	7	8	35	5
543	Randy Smith	Kathryn Smith	8	5	7	5	14	39	6
560	Pat Bradley	Brendan Bradley	3	15	3	15	6	42	7
467	Brad Bergeron	Daniel Kim	5	4	2	11	22	44	8
472	Greg Dair	Alec Caterson	7	16	16	1	11	51	9
429	Dave West	Chris Krueger	22	22	4	2	3	53	10
463	Dan Simmons	Blair Wallace	4	11	11	10	19	55	11
466	Don Whelan	Kieth Henry	16	14	12	12	7	61	12
542	Eric Conn	Kevin Dumain	10	12	15	14	16	67	13
468	Tom Priest	Damon Guizot	15	13	18	13	10	69	14
475	Greg Clark	Peter Clark	19	17	8	17	9	70	15
571	Hal McCormack	Anne McCormack	14	10	21	8	17	70	16
582	Peter Baldwin	Drake Baldwin	9	7	19	18	18	71	17
432	Bill Worden	Katie Worden	13	9	14	22	22	80	18
580	Pax Davis	Aaron Lee	17	19	13	19	12	80	19
583	G T Koldjeski	Mickey Gray	20	18	17	20	13	88	20
569	Chris Lanzafame	Robert Lanzafame	18	20	20	16	15	89	21

  

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A History of the Mercury Class Yacht and the Mercury Class Yacht Racing Association 

A practical boat for all weather sailing...at a moderate price is just as true today as it was in the early 1940’s when Ernest Nunes was advertising his new Mercury design in Sausalito, California. Designed for the rugged conditions of San Francisco Bay in summer, the Mercury proved to be equally at home in the very light air of Carmel. As a result of this versatility, the Mercury is found up and down the Pacific Coast from San Diego to Seattle including several lakes and rivers. The popularity of the class in part stems from the original Nunes idea that the boat should be simple in design so that anyone could build one. In fact, the original Mercury could be purchased as a plywood kit for home assembly, partially assembled waiting to be finished, or complete and ready to sail. To this day plans are available from the Association for the home builder. After twenty years of plywood only construction, the MCYRA made the bold decision to authorize the building of fiberglass Mercuries by a franchised boat builder. The idea while controversial at the time, proved a boost to the class. Not only was the Mercury now low maintenance with major repairs completed with amazing ease, the boats became relatively inexpensive and were uniformly well built. Another major step was taken in 1970 when the Association allowed the use of tubular aluminum spars. It was at this time point that the class evolved into the sophisticated realm of sailboat racing. Now, not only was the mast more controllable, it was stronger. The sail-making technology of other development classes was utilized making the Mercury even more popular with serious racing sailors. The advent of mechanical pushers in 1979 added to the new sophistication. Contrary to the trend in other classes, the Mercury Association has insisted that the boats be well built, durable and safe. As a result, with the advent of sealed bulkheads the seaworthy Mercury has become even safer. It is also not unusual to see wooden boats and the original fiberglass boats among the highest finishers in any regatta. The MCYRA has held its championship every year since 1947 rotating the hosting of the regatta among its nine member fleets in such varied locations as San Francisco Bay, Huntington Lake, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Monterey, Santa Cruz and Clearlake. A very active racing calendar that encourages travelling has created a circuit that has its own yearly champion and trophy — the Rosman Travel Trophy. The Mercury Class has been described as a great class to get started in and a better one to come home to. A large percentage of the association have been active participants for more than ten years. The boat attracts good sailors and the association attracts good people. It truly is a practical boat… Good Sailing!

Past Championship Skippers and Crews

Year	Location	Skipper	Crew	Hull Number
1947	Stanislaus	.James Wyatt of Fresno	Joe McAlese	48
1948	Los Angeles	Bill Jacobs of Los Angeles	Unknown
1949	Fresno	John Hooper of Sausallito	Heine Beagle
1950	Sausalito	Henry Mettier of Sausalito	Hank Easom	386
1951	Balboa	Rob Gaestel of Merced	Elva Roth	20
1952	Merced	Rob Gaestel of Merced	.Jan Flammer	20
1953	Stillwater	Rob Gaestel of Merced	Betty Gaestel	20
1954	San Pedro	John Koenig of Sausalito	Bob Dynhard	330
1955	Richmond	Al (Smitty) Smith of Los Angeles	Bill Dixon	383
1956	Merced	Rob Gaestel of Merced	Betty Gaestel	20
1957	Balboa	Roy Ashley of Sausalito	Rich Owen
1958	Huntington Lake	Ed Mills of Los Angeles	Bill Jacobs	157
1959	Sausalito	Doug Baird of Stillwater	Mike Figour	288
1960	Santa Barbara	Ed Wellington of Coronado	John Kenick	205
1961	Coronado	John Kenick of Coronado	Harry Shumwal
1962	Stillwater	Doug Baird of Stillwater	Rick Fraser	288
1963	Los Angeles	Bill Lannan of Santa Barbara	Nick Udall	286
1964	Huntington Lake	Holden Sanford of Fresno	Ken Walsh	461
1965	Ventura	Roger Roessler of Santa Barbara	Florence Roessler	466
1966	Sausalito(a tie)	Dick Thompson of Peninsula	Jim Dickinson	22
1966	Sausalito(a tie)	Pat Bradley of Fresno	Tom Wenzel	434
1967	Santa Cruz	Doug Baird of Fresno	Jim Samuels	408
1968	Santa Barbara	Doug Baird of Peninsula	Dave Garibodi	408
1969	Stillwater	Doug Baird of Peninsula	Jim Dereamer	408
1970	Ventura	Roger Roessler of Santa Barbara	Florence Roessler	466
1971	Richmond	Tim Condon of Stillwater	Dick Hayes	508
1972	Los Angeles	Chris Gould of Monterey	Chet Cordrey	267
1973	Monterey	Tim Condon of Stillwater	Colleen Condon	508
1974	San Francisco	Paxton Davis of Peninsula	Ken Keefe	542
1975	Santa Barbara	John Grether of Sausalito	Dave West	428
1976	Huntington Lake	Steve Gould of Monterey	Doug Baird	470
1977	Stillwater	.John Grether of Santa Barbara	Betsy Broome	428
1978	Richmond	Dick Clark of Monterey	Tracy Usher	482
1979	Clear Lake	Jack McAleer of Monterey	Pete Sherman	459
1980	Santa Barbara	Pat Bradley of Fresno	John Schlepp	560
1981	Los Angeles	James Bradley of Fresno	Kathy Kirk	408
1982	Monterey	Mike Polkabla of Monterey	Charles Queen	358
1983	San Francisco	Dave Huggins of Peninsula	Clayton Huggins	571
1984	Huntington Lake	Pat Bradley of Fresno	Bud Nestell	560
1985	Santa Cruz	Dick Clark of Monterey	Tracy Usher	576
1986	Richmond	Dick Clark of Monterey	Tim Cordrey	576
1987	Santa Barbara	Jim Bradley of Peninsula	Al Kirk	408
1988	Huntington Lake	Jim Bradley of Peninsula	Kathy Bradley	408
1989	Stillwater	Doug Baird of Peninsula	Karen Mason	575
1990	San Francisco	Jim Bradley of Peninsula	Ed Cotter	408
1991	Santa Barbara	Pat Bradley of Fresno	Brendan Bradley	560
1992	Monterey	Dave West of North Bay	Dan Simmons	570
1993	Clear Lake	Pat Bradley of Fresno	Brendan Bradley	560
1994	Huntington Lake	Don Whelan of San Diego	Mike Porvaznik	466
1995	Coronado	Pat Bradley of Fresno	Brendan Bradley	560
1996	Stillwater	Jim Bradley of Peninsula	Kathy Bradley	553
1997	San Francisco	Pat Bradley of Fresno	Brendan Bradley	560
1998	Huntington Lake	Pat Bradley of Fresno	Brendan Bradley	560
1999	San Pedro	Dick Clark of Stillwater	Brent Harrill	576
2000	Treasure Island	Dick Clark of Stillwater	Mike Pokabla	576
2001	Coronado	Jack McAleer of Monterey	Eddie Schaup	459
2002	Monterey	Dick Clark of Stillwater	Brent Harrill	576
2003	Huntington Lake	Doug Baird of Fresno	Mike Baird	508
2004	Ballena Bay	Dave West of San Francisco	Chris Kreuger	429
2005	San Pedro	Mike Burch of Los Angeles	JJ Burch	472
2006	Monterey	Doug Baird of Fresno	Mac Kilpatrick	508
2007	Huntington Lake	Chris Raab of Los Angeles	Kenny Dair	570
2008	Long Beach	Chris Raab of Los Angeles	Kenny Dair	570
2009	Richmond	Chris Raab of Los Angeles	Kenny Dair	570
2010	San Pedro	Chris Raab of Los Angeles	Kenny Dair	570
2011	Monterey	Pat Bradley of Fresno	Brendan Bradley	560
2012	Huntington Lake	Doug Baird of Fresno	Chris Messano	508
2013	Long Beach	Chris Rabb of Los Angeles	Kenny Dair	570
2014	Santa Babara	Chris Raab of Los Angeles	Kenny Dair	570

 Past Silver Championships Skippers and Crews

1989	Stillwater	Greg Smith of North Bay	Nick Mason
1990	San Francisco	Greg Smith of North Bay	Nick Mason
1991	Santa Barbara	Dave Hale of Santa Barbara	Barbara Shulart
1992	Monterey	Matt Wilson of Santa Barbara	Scott Deardorff
1993	Clear Lake	Sara Marion	Dan Kreiss
1994	Huntington	Park Densmore	Park Densmore Jr.
1995	Coronado	Rob Anderson	Bob Hayes
1996	Stillwater	Gerald Koldjeski	Mickey Gray
1997	San Francisco	Jim Taylor	Walter Smith
1998	Huntington Lake	Steve Kraft	Mitch Matthews
1999	San Pedro	Chris Messano	Brian Dair
2000	Treasure Island	Brendan Bradley	Pat Bradley
2001	Coronado	Park Densmore	Don Hopper
2002	Monterey	Mitch Matthews	Greg Greenlee
2003	Huntington Lake	Peter Baldwin	Dave Morris
2004	Ballena Bay	Dan Simmons	Phil Macafee
2005	San Pedro	Mike Burch	JJ Burch
2006	Monterey	Dan Simmons	Phil Macafee
2007	Huntington Lake	Mark Comings	Geordy Hershman
2008	Long Beach	Kevin McCarthy	Cathy McCarthy
2009	Richmond	Scott Easom	Matt Siddens
2010	San Pedro	Brad Bergeron	Jim Kenard
2011	Monterey	Mark Chandler	Liz Chandler
2012	Huntington Lake	Eric Conn	Tracy Conn
2013	Long Beach	Tom Priest	Dan Schiff
2014	Santa Barbara	Brad Bergeron	Daniel Kim

Jack and Jill Championship Skippers and Crews

Year	Location	Skipper	Crew	Hull Number
2010	San Pedro	Randy Smith	Kathryn Smith	543
2011	Monterey	Mark Chandler	Liz Chandler	524
2012	Huntington Lake	Randy Smith	Kathryn Smith	543
2013	Long Beach	Mike Burch	Kristen Burch	472
2014	Santa Barbara	Jim Bradley	Kathy Bradley	553

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Numerical Listings of Boats 

Numerical Listings of Mercury Class Boats

Hull Number	Owner	Weight	Date	Builder	Mold	Measurement Certificate	Reweigh	Date
1	Bunn			Nunes	Wood	8/10/06
2	Whiteley			'	'
6	Hansen			'	'
22	Keefer			'	'
23	Fisher
31	Walker
49	Thompson
62	Alexander
99	James
112	Wright
113	Bellman
128	Raichle
129	Isaacson
178	Cooke
179	Nichols
217	Boat Center
219	Boat Center
228	Buehler
230	M Beltzer
267	Bryan
271	Morris
279	Lundsford
288	Taylor
290	Hart
292	Chaney
293	Marlow
296	Lease/Lyons
319	Wilhelm
320	Nurcanyan
340	Pastick
373	Cooke
378	Godtfredsen
385	Kennel
397	William
405	Bowe
408	Messano	1168	2/17/06		Wood	7/21/06
409	Onorato
412	Petterson
416	Hopper	1132	8/16/01	Sewall	Sewall
419	Fogel
427	Miles
428	Grether			Sewall	Sewall
429	West	1113	4/1/01	'	'	5/15/05
430	Ryan			'	'
431	Worden	1128	8/8/13	'	'	8/8/13
432	Worden	1170	6/12/01	'	'	5/15/05
439	Kovach			'	'
444	Marks
451	Call
454	Lysight			Sewall	Sewall
455	Wasti/Zellmer
459	McAleer	1246	8/15/01	Homemade		8/10/06
461	Mueller			Nunes	Nunes
463	Simmons	1159	8/9/02	Nunes	Nunes	7/21/06
464	Law
466	Whelan	1126	7/14/04	Sewall	Sewall
467	Bergeron/Kim	1113	2/13/04			8/10/06
468	Priest	1131	6/25/06	Schock	Schock	7/12/09	1153	7/12/09
470	S. Gould	1140	8/16/01	'	'
471	Easom	1105	8/23/09	'	'		1110	10/9/09
472	Burch	1118	2/17/06	'	'	8/10/06
473	Gorman	1167	8/3/02	'	'
474	Barton			'	'	5/15/05
475	Clark	1128	2/17/06	'	'	2/17/06
477	Burns	1170	7/20/04	'	'	8/11/05
478	Columbo			'	'
481	Buckingham			'	'	2/15/05
484	Rienhart	1138	7/3/06	'	'	7/3/06
485	Thompson			'	'
488	Fuller
490	Boat Center
498	Pare
499	Patton
502	Berkshire
504	Burns	1180	3/1/09	Nunes	Nunes
505	McCormack	1120	11/2/04	Nunes	Nunes
507	Johnson
508	Baird	1142	9/21/03	Nunes	Nunes	5/15/05
509	Houfnagle
511	Wohlfarht
517	Arnett
523	Mayo			Clark	Schock
524	Chandler			Clark	Schock
525	Byers			Patterson	Schock
526	Stork			Clark	Schock
528	Sanford			Clark	Schock
529	D Smith	1170	6/1/05	Clark	Schock
530	Gibbs	1216	3/18/01	Clark	Schock	8/10/06
532	Whiteley	1155	2/15/04	Clark	Schock
534	Whiteley			Clark	Schock
535	McClish	1240	7/3/06	Clark	Schock	7/3/06
537	Wood	1134	9/2/06	Pipe Dream	Schock	9/2/06
538	Russell			Pipe Dream	Schock
539	Densmore,Jr		8/27/09	Pipe Dream	Schock
541	Kilpatrick	1200	3/15/03	Nunes	Nunes	8/21/08	1190	10/28/07
542	E Conn	1134	6/22/06	Pipe Dream	Schock	8/6/06
543	R Smith	1200	1/13/08	McClish	Schock	9/28/06
544	Goodman			McClish	Schock	7/29/06
545				Nunes	Nunes
546	Hershman/Comings	1148	2/17/06	McClish	Schock	8/7/06
547	T. Miller	1119	8/3/02	McClish	'
548	L. Nelson	1150	2/13/04	McClish	'	3/9/13	1170
550	W. Smith/Bricker	1143	3/18/01	McClish	'
551	T. Miller			McClish	'
552	C. Gould	1112	4/1/01	McClish	'
553	J. Bradley	1110	8/15/01	McClish	'	8/10/06
554	S. Kraft	1134		McClish	'	6/11/06
556	Hensleit			McClish	'
557	Goodman	1134	3/19/06	McClish	'	7/3/06
558	Laughton			McClish	'
559	Reiners			McClish	'
560	P. Bradley	1131	8/15/01	McClish	'	5/20/06
562	J Hansen	1102	3/18/01	McClish	'	8/10/06
563	Mowry			McClish	'
565	Erickson	1103	6/19/04	McClish	'	7/12/06
567	Wenzel			Wenzel	Wood
568	Pierce
569	Lanzafame	1106	8/9/02	Ballinger	Schock	8/3/06
570	Dair	1110	8/11/05	Ballinger	'	8/11/05
571	McCormack	1113	3/15/02	Ballinger	'	8/4/06	1100	10/28/07
572	Densmore	1145	6/1/08	Ballinger	'
573	Orton			Ballinger	'
574	O'Connor	1127	8/3/02	Ballinger	'
575	K. McCarthy			Ballinger	'
576	Trela	1094	8/16/01	Ballinger	'
577	Duffy			Ballinger	'
578	G. Smith			Caballero	'
579	D Morris			Moore	'
580	Davis	1129	3/15/03	Moore	'	3/9/13	1111	5/11/13
581	Goodman	1136	2/16/01	Moore	'	8/27/09
582	Baldwin	1120		Moore	'	8/10/06
583	Koldjeski	1136	8/16/01	Moore	'
584	Maring	1131	8/16/01	Moore	'

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MCYRA Constitution 

ARTICLE I. NAME

MERCURY CLASS YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE II. EMBLEM

The emblem shall be flying M as shown on the official sail plan.

ARTICLE III. OBJECT

To promote and develop Mercury Class racing under uniform rules governed by the Association, and to maintain the one design features of Mercury Class Yachts and encourage a role in Ocean Stewardship.(21Jan 2012)

ARTICLE IV. POLICY

To keep the cost of construction, sails and Association dues at minimum in order that Mercury Yachts may be available to the largest numbers of owners, and to maintain a strictly one design class in those factors that effect the sailing qualities.

ARTICLE V. JURISDICTION

The Association has jurisdiction over all Mercury Class activities. The Class Rules govern all Mercury races, regardless by whom held. The Constitution, By-Laws and Rules are binding upon all members and fleets, and all registered Mercury Class Yachts must conform to the official plans and specifications.

ARTICLE VI. MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Membership in this Association shall be restricted to those who own, sail, or are interested in the Mercury Class Yacht. The members shall join through the fleet in whose waters they normally sail, except those persons situated where no organized fleet exists, may apply for member-ship directly to the Secretary of the Association. A member can belong to one fleet only. Fleets shall have the right to accept or reject applicants for membership. A rejected applicant may apply for Association membership to the executive committee through the Association Secretary. His application will be considered at the next regular meeting of the executive committee or at a special meeting, should one be called.
Section 2. Active members of the Association shall be those who are owners, part owners, or bona fide charterers of a measured and approved Mercury Class Yacht. A bona fide charterer shall be one who has chartered a measured and approved Mercury Class Yacht (24 Jan 2015). Only active members may vote, hold offices, or be entitled to sail as helmsman in Mercury Class races. Section 3. Associate members shall be those who a re interested in promoting the welfare of the Mercury Class Yacht Racing Association, but are not entitled to active membership as above defined. Associate members are not entitled to the right to vote. They may substitute for the skipper at the tiller in an emergency or in a race with the approval of the race committee in case of unavoidable absence of the regular skipper.
Section 4. Honorary members shall consist of those having rendered extraordinary service to the Association. They shall be elected by the Executive Committee, and shall have the privileges of an active member in good standing. An honorary member pays no dues, fees or other assessments.
Section 5. Founder members shall include those persons interested in the welfare of the Mercury Class who are desirous of making a contribution of $25.00 per year to its activity and growth. *(28 Jan. 1995)
Section 6. Dues shall be fixed by the provisions of the By-Laws and must be paid before a member can be in good standing.
Section 7. Active membership shall be retained until the end of the calendar year by active members in good standing who may suffer the loss of their yachts during the year.
Section 8. A member may be expelled for adequate reasons, by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Committee. *(24 Jan 1998)

ARTICLE VII. ORGANIZATION 

Section 1. The Association shall consist of individual members who shall belong to fleets, which shall be under the jurisdiction of the Executive Committee.
Section 2. Any three or more owners of three or more measured Mercury Yachts on whose home waters no fleet exists, may be granted a fleet charter upon application to the Vice - President. Each fleet may elect its own officers, collect local dues, if so desired, and govern the affairs of the fleet consistent with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association. The fleets shall elect officers by December 31st of each year and these officers shall take office at the same time as the new Association officers in January. *(31 Jan. 1970)
Section 3. *(17 Aug. 1963) Deleted * (24 Jan 1998 )

SECTION 4. MCYRA DISTRICTS

(1) The California Coastal Counties above the 37 degree parallel except Santa Cruz County. (2) The area known as the Central Valleys of California, Santa Cruz County, Monterey County and the eastern part of the State above the 37 degree parallel. Constitution 24 (3) The Coastal Counties below Monterey County and above Los Angeles County. (4) Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties plus the eastern part of the State south of the 37 degree parallel. (5) The States of Washington, Oregon and the Pacific coast area of Canada. (a) New districts shall be established by the Executive Committee.
Section 5. Each fleet shall be required to file an annual report of its activities and a complete roster of fleet officers and member s with the Secretary of the Association during the month of January of each year in order to renew its rights and privileges under its charter. Charters may be revoked at the annual meeting by the Executive Committee for failure to maintain in good standing the minimum of three boats necessary for a new fleet, or for other adequate reasons.

ARTICLE VIII. OFFICERS Titles-Duties-Method of Election 

Section 1. The officers of the Association shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Chief Measurer, Secretary -Treasurer and District Representatives. They shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Executive Committee. Voting shall be by ballot and the candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast for the office to which he is nominated shall be elected.
Section 2. The President shall preside at all meetings, shall be chairman of the Executive Committee, and ex-officio member of all committees other than the race committee. He shall appoint all special committee members, and shall authorize the payment of all bills. Section 3. The Vice-President shall have charge of promotional activities such as the development of the class, organization of new fleets, granting charters, etc., and shall have the duties of the President in the latter’s absence. In addition, the Vice-President will be the General Chairman of the MCYRA Championship Series, his committee to come from the host fleet. *(25 July 1962)
Section 4. The Chief Measurer shall receive and approve or reject measurement certificates in accordance with the tolerances established by the Executive Committee and shall maintain a file of the measurement certificates for each measured boat. He shall answer all correspondence relative to measurements, building materials, new methods of construction, etc. (a) The MCYRA President in conjunction with the Chief Measurer, shall appoint at least two official regional measurers with assigned district of responsibility. These personnel shall constitute the MCYRA measurement committee.
Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be in charge of all the secretarial work of the Association. He shall be responsible for the minutes of the meetings, records, general information, and correspondence. He shall be in charge of the funds of the Association. He shall receive all dues and fees. He shall disburse money only on the order of the President.
Section 6. District Representatives shall assist in organizing new fleets, promote the MCYRA and make semi-annual and annual reports to the President on the activities in their districts. *(7 Aug. 1963)
Section 7. The new officers of the Association shall take office immediately after the close of business of the Annual Meeting held each January, and shall serve until the installation of new officers. *(25 Jan. 1969)
Section 8. Not more than two of the following officers may be elected from the same fleet: President, Vice-President, Measurer, Secretary-Treasurer.

ARTICLE IX. COMMITTEES

Section 1. Executive Committee - the powers of the association shall be vested in and exercised by the Executive Committee, consisting of the officers, the last past President and the Fleet Captain of each fleet.
Section 2. Technical Committee -In advisory capacity to the Executive Committee Shall investigate new construction methods and other technological developments, and make recommendations. *(24 Jan 1998)
(a) The Committee shall consist of three members appointed by and include t he Chief M e a s u re r. *(24 Jan 1998)
(b) The Committee shall review all proposed Specification changes and report its findings to the Executive Committee. (c) The Committee shall have final authority to interpret the specifications. (d) Deleted * (24 Jan 1998) Section 3. Appointed Officers and Committees -The following officers and committees shall be appointed by the officers and serve during the tenure of the appointing officers . (a) Deleted* (24 Jan 1998) (b) Deleted * (24 Jan 1998) (c) The Mold Committee - Shall supervise the construction, maintenance and use of all molds used to build Mercury Class Yachts whether owned by the Association or the builder. *(31 Jan. 1976) (d) Special Officers or Committees may be appointed by the President as necessary. *(24 Jan 1998 ) . Section 4. Scheduling committee - shall schedule MCYRA sponsored regattas . (a) The committee shall consist of the District Representatives and the Vice - President and shall be chaired by the Vice - President. (b) It shall be the responsibility of the committee to prepare, after discussing with the appropriate fleet representatives who have obtained approval of local yacht clubs, the regatta schedule for the coming year. *(24 Jan 1998) (c) The committee shall present a preliminary schedule to the fleet captains by December 1st. 25. The final schedule shall be presented at the Annual meeting. *(26 Jan. 1980)

ARTICLE X. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Section 1. The Annual Meeting of this Association shall be held each year. The meeting will be held at a suitable location as established by the President. Notice and Agenda of the Annual Meeting will be mailed to all members of the Executive Committee at least 20 days prior to the meeting. Any items not on the agenda cannot be discussed or voted on without at least 50% affirmative votes of those present. *( 30 Jan. 1993)*(24 Jan 1998)
Section 2. Notice and agenda of special meetings will be mailed to members of the Executive Committee at least 20 days prior to the meeting. The purpose thereof must be stated in such form as to permit voting by mail and only items on the agenda will be voted on. No other business shall be transacted. *(15 April 1964)
Section 3. The voting strength for the Annual Meeting of each year shall be based on the paid membership for the preceding year. *(25 Jan. ‘69)
Section 4. A special meeting of the Executive Committee may be called by order of the President without 20 days notice as follows: (a) The President and with the agreement of any three (3) officers of the Association. (b) A petition signed by at least 50% of the fleet captains and any one (1) officer of the Association . The purpose and specific business to be transacted at this special meeting must be in written form and available to the Executive Committee. No other business may be discussed or transacted during the special meeting. *(25 Jan. 1969)

ARTICLE XI. VOTING 

Section 1. Each member of the Executive Committee shall be entitled to cast one vote. Each fleet captain shall be entitled to cast one additional vote for each Mercury Yacht enrolled in said fleet, but no fleet captain shall cast more than 25% of the votes cast. Membership books close ten days before the meeting. Proxies must be in writing and submitted to the Secretary. A majority of the votes present shall decide all questions not otherwise stipulated.
Section 2. Voting may be done by mail upon order of two of the officers or upon demand in writing by 25% of the fleets and that 50% of the fleets must vote to constitute a quorum. Section 3. Mail ballots must be voted and returned within 20 days from the date on the ballot in order to be counted. *(27 Jan. 1973)

ARTICLE XII. ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Call to order 2. Roll call of fleets and officers 3. Minutes of last meeting and Treasurer’s report 4. Reports of officers and committees. 5. Charters ratified and revoked . 6. Unfinished business 7. New business 8. Selection of site and date of next Championship Series. 9. Election of officers for the following year. 10. Adjourn m e n t . A quorum shall be six members or proxy holders, representing at least 50% of the fleets.

ARTICLE XIV. AMENDMENTS

Section 1. The Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Specifications of this Association can only be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Committee .
Section 2. An amendment shall have an indicated effective date. *(25 July 1962)

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I. DUES

Section 1. There shall be an Initiation fee of $5.00 for each individual member, payable to the Association upon his acceptance as a member. Associate members shall pay the initiation fee when converting to active membership,*(29 Jan 1972)*(24 Jan 1998)(15 Dec 2001)

Section 2. The annual Association dues shall be $40.00 for active and boat owning associate members, and $10.00 for associate members, payable to the Association March 1.*(29 Jan 1994)*(24 Jan 1998)(15 Dec 2001)
Section 3. Deleted *(7 Aug. 1963)*(24 Jan 1998 )
Section 4. Fleet dues are optional, and, if any, are to be kept by the fleet.
Section 5. Deleted* (24 Jan 1998)
Section 6. In order to race, a member’s current annual dues must be paid.

ARTICLE II. ELIGIBLE BOATS & SKIPPERS
Section 1. A boat is eligible and considered in the Mercury Class only if it conforms to the specifications and to the measurement rules as certified by a class measurement certificate, has been properly registered, and is owned by a qualified active member or members, recorded at the time as in good standing with the Association.
Section 2. Races other than the Mercury Championship Series, must be skippered or co-skippered by active members of the MCYRA. Evidence of co-ownership or charter must be in writing. (a) Such members, in good standing, may with a valid reason; apply to an officer of the MCYRA, or to the fleet captain of the host fleet, for permission to borrow a boat to compete in a particular race or series. *(15 April 1964) (b) Non-members of the MCYRA, may be granted permission; by the fleet captain of the host fleet, to borrow a boat and to compete in a particular race or series as a guest skipper. This privilege shall be limited to four races per year. *(15 Apr. 64)

ARTICLE III. PLANS & FRANCHISES
Section 1. The official Mercury Class plans, are the plans listed in Article Ii of the class Specifications. Plans available on the web page. (21 Jan 06)
Section 2. Franchises to build fiberglass hulls shall be issued by the Executive Committee, who shall also set the franchise fee. The franchise fee shall be $100.00 per boat and the builder is to charge an additional fee of $100.00 for supplying layup instructions. *(28 Jan 1978)

ARTICLE IV. YACHT'S NUMBER

Section 1. The official number shall be assigned by the Secretary of the MCYRA.
Section 2. Franchised fiberglass builders shall pay a fee of $10.00 per number. All other applicants must join the MCYRA for one year in order to obtain a number.
Section 3. The number must be carved or burnt into (or be permanently affixed to) the keelson between frames four and five - if the boat is made of wood. Franchised fiberglass builders may select a more convenient location for the boat number, as long as it is installed permanently and is readily visible.
Section 4. All yachts must carry the Mercury emblem and assigned number in numerals at least 10 inches high on each side of the mainsail. *(15 April 1964)

ARTICLE V. MEASUREMENTS & CERTIFICATES
Section 1. All boats which have applied for measurement shall be eligible to enter any race of the Mercury Class, except the National with the approval of the race committee or fleet captain. *(25 Jan. 1969) (a) All boats will be measured or re measured under the system used at the time. *(3 Aug. ’66)
Section 2. Boats shall be measured on appointed days by an official regional measurer. These measurements shall be adjudicated by the measurement committee as soon as possible, which if it approves the measurements shall issue a measurement certificate. *(25 Jan. 1969)
Section 3. All boats with measurement certificates shall be considered legal unless, on remeasurement, significant differences in dimensions a rediscovered in which case the measurement committee may declare them illegal. *(25 Jan. 69)
Section 4. Boats shall be subject to remeasurement upon protest and posting a $10.00 cash bond, if the protest is disallowed the bond will be paid to the measurer, if the protest is allowed the bond will be returned to the protesting party and the protested party shall pay $10.00 to the measurer and the measurement certificate shall be revoked.
Section 5. All fiberglass hulls manufactured by the franchised builder, (refer Specifications Art i c l e III, Section 2), will waive present hull measurement system, (refer By-Laws, Article V, Section 1, (a)) in lieu of following: *(31 Jan. 1976) (a) Weigh bare keel and keel bolts (minimum -610 lbs. maximum - 635 lbs.) (b) Weigh the entire keel assembly (fiberglass sock, keel and deadwood assembly) to be mini- B y l a w s 27 mum 675 lbs. - maximum 700 lbs. Weight to be recorded and submitted by builder. * (Jan 1983) (c) Weigh entire hull (refer Specifications, Article III, Section 1, (e).) (d) Weighing will be done with a class owned and maintained scale that is certified a minimum of once a year by a government agency. Scale to be used only by Class Measurer or his representative who will maintain possession of scale. *(4 December 1988, prior subsection (d) deleted).

ARTICLE VI. REGULATIONS
Section 1. Deleted* (24 Jan 1998)
Section 2. Deleted* (24 Jan 1998)
Section 3. Crew - a yacht shall be raced with a crew of no more than two persons. Additional crew under thirteen years shall be permitted . (This does not apply to the Nationals which require no more or less than two people in boat). At local option, this rule may be changed by notifying participants in advance. *(25 Jan. 1969)
Section 4. The current USSA racing rules shall govern all fleet and Association races.*(24 Jan 1998 ) 

(a)Alternative Penalties: RRS 44.1, is changed so that if an incident occurs outside the zone, the penalty shall be one turn instead of two turns. (January 2009)

(b) RRS 25 and 41 are amended to allow for on-the-water communcations, including time to start and OCS, between the Race Committee and racing boats via VHF radio *(24 Jan 2004).

(c)RRS 62 is changed to state that neither failure of the Race Committee to communicate the sail numbers of recalled boats in a timely manner. nor failure of a recalled boat to receive or hear transmitted information, will be grounds for redress.*(24 Jan 2004)

Section 5. Deleted* (24 Jan 1998)
Section 6. Haulouts shall be governed by each fleet.

ARTICLE VII. HONOR AWARDS
Section 1. Association champion - the winner of the Mercury Championship Series shall be entitled to wear the class emblem in gold on his sail with small numerals denoting the year that the championship was won.
Section 2. Fleet Champions shall be entitled to wear on their sail a chevron of approximately 120 degrees with each leg 1-1/2 inches wide and 6 inches long of the same color as the numbers. One additional chevron may be added for each subsequent fleet championship won.
Section 3. Limitations - the honor of wearing an award belongs to the winning skipper and cannot be transferred to another person.

ARTICLE VIII. RULES GOVERNING Silver - FLEET ELIGIBILITY
Section 1. All MCYRA members are eligible to compete in Silver-fleet events except: (a) Any skipper finishing in the top third (rounded to the next lowest) of the National Championship. (b) Deleted (24 Jan 1998) (c) Any skipper finishing in the top three of any MCYRA sponsored open event.
Section 2. Any Silver-fleet skipper who qualifies for both an Gold & Silver place award, will be awarded both awards.
Section 3. Nothing in these guidelines shall disqualify a skipper from competing in Gold-fleet. Section 4.Rules governing Silver-fleet sailing in local fleet races are left to the discretion of the local fleet.
Section 5. Local Silver-fleet status shall have no bearing on MCYRA Silver-fleet status.
Section 6. Unless the Silver-fleet has a separate start Silver-fleet race finishes shall not be scored independently from other competitors.
Section 7. Competitors must claim their Silver-fleet status prior to the beginning of any Silver-fleet event in order to be ranked in the Silver-fleet for that event.
Section 8. Deleted (24 Jan 1998)
Section 9. Any Silver-fleet skipper who has not lost Silver-fleet eligibility in the previous five (5) years regains eligibility. *(Feb. 1982)

RULES GOVERNING THE MERCURY CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Section 1. Purpose - to determine annually the champion of the entire Mercury Class *(24 Jan 1998 )
Section 2. Entries The Championship Series shall be open to any skipper who is an active member, and has returned to the home fleet, a written entry to said Championship Series prior to the start of the series. (December 1985)*(24 Jan 1998)
Section 3. Championship Series bids for the current year will be received and voted upon by the Executive Committee at the annual meeting in January .*(31 Jan 1970) *(24 Jan 1998)
Section 4. Home Fleet - the responsibility for arranging and providing for the proper facilities, entertainment, housing, etc., shall rest with the fleet on whose waters the series is held. In this regard it must cooperate with and be guided by the Executive Committee. Section 5. Conditions Governing Race (a) Shall be conducted as a 5 race series with no throw-out race. No champion shall be declared in a series with less than three races completed *(27Jan. 1996) (b) Deleted*(27 Jan 1996) (c) Deleted* (24 Jan 1998) (d) Deleted *(12 May 1990)*(24 Jan 1998)
Section 6. Eligibility (a) Each year prior to the Nationals a notice will be sent to the membership stating items to be measured as established by the measurement committee. These items shall be checked at the Nationals during the time of weigh in and sail measurement. *(26 Jan. 1980) (i) Not more than two (2) suits of sails will be allowed each contestant at the nationals. (ii) Sails shall be measured and hulls weighed prior to the first race. Sails previously measured at a championship and unchanged need not be remeasured. All sails so measured shall be marked in a distinctive fashion, and only measured and marked sails may be used. *(4 December 1988) (b) Skipper (helmsman) must be an active member, enrolled in the fleet he or she represents, be a bona fide owner, charterer, or designated syndicate representative of boat to be sailed by this person. Evidence of co-ownership or charter must be in writing.*(24 Jan 1998) 28 ( c ) (i) No changes shall be made in the skippers during the championship series, except in case of serious illness, in which event a coowner, having been a part-owner or charterer (24 Jan 2015)prior to the championship series, of the boat owned or chartered by the original skipper, may be substituted. Changes under this paragraph can only be made after approval of the Race Committee. After such substitution, the original skipper may not act as crew. (ii) In case of a change in skippers during the championship series as set forth in Section 6, (c), (i), above, the original skipper designated on the entry form, shall be considered the skipper in command for the purpose of determining the Association Champion. (d) Each yacht shall have on file an acceptable measurement certificate prior to the first Championship race.*(24 Jan 1998)
Section 7. Deleted* (24 Jan 1998)
Section 8. Deleted* (24 Jan1998)
Section 9. General Procedure (a) Deleted* (24 Jan 1998) (b) The MCYRA shall have supervision of the general conduct of the series. All other details and questions in connection with the holding of the Association Championship Series, shall be submitted to the officers for approval .
Section 10. Finances (a) The association will disperse $500 to the host fleet to be used at their discretion. (1983).(25 Jan 2014)
Section 11. Deleted* (24 Jan 1998) - Effective date of item. Note: For the purpose of these rules the term s Championship Series and Nationals refer to the same series.

MEASUREMENT

ARTICLE I. OBJECTIVES

Section 1. To maintain the legality of any boat built prior to the adoption or changes of this specification, provided that it conforms to the specifications in effect at the time of its measurements being accepted, or unless the change expressly states it is to apply to such boats. *(25 July 1959)

Section 2. To maintain the one-design characteristics of the Mercury Class Yacht

Section 3. To permit construction of the yacht by professional or amateur builders.

Section 4. To provide for the adoption of new construction practices and materials.

ARTICLE II. CERTIFICATION 

Section 1. The drawings listed below are hereby adopted as the official design and by this reference are made a part of this specification .
(a) Drawing # 1 Profile, Mercury Class Yacht
Drawing # 2 Offsets, Mercury Class Yacht
Drawing # 3 Stem and frames 1 through 5
Drawing # 4 Frames 6 through 9 and transom
Drawing # 5 Rudder
Drawing # 6 Mast and mast hardware
Drawing # 7 Rigging Plan
Drawing # 8 Not Used
Drawing # 9 Arrangement
Drawing #10 Sail Plan
Drawing #11 Boom and boom hardware
Drawing #12 Optional booms
Drawing #13 Keel Profile
Drawing #14 Trailer
Drawing #15 Not Used
Drawing #16 Not Used
Drawing #17 Not Used
Drawing #18 Assembly details
(b) The official drawings will carry the approval date. (c) Drawings are available from the Mercury Class Secretary only.

Section 2. The Association’s measurement certificate is the only recognized proof of eligibility to the Mercury Class. Infringement of the following specifications subjects a yacht built or modified after adoption of this specification to remeasurement and voiding of the original certificate.

Section 3. In the case of any variance between these specifications and the design plans of the Mercury Class, these specifications shall be supreme.

Section 4. The Mercury Class Yacht shall hereafter be built as stated in these specifications and the Mercury Class Yacht official design plans. There are tolerances but they are known to the MCYRA Measurer only. Build as close to the specifications and plans as possible.

Section 5. Alterations may not be made to the shape of the hull or keel of a fiberglass or a measured Mercury. (26 Jan 2013)

ARTICLE III. HULL

Section 1. dimensions
(a) Length overall 18 feet
(b) Beam 5 feet 4 inches
(c) Water Line 13 feet (approximately )
(d) Draft 3 feet 1 inch (approximately )
(e) Weight (less spars & loose gear) 1100 lbs min. *(1 July 1964)
(i) An under weight yacht may be brought up to weight by adding weight above a plane parallel to the waterline and intersecting a point 4-1/4 inches above the top of keelson at station 5. *(1 July 1964)

Section 2. Construction - Hulls must be constructed of wood or fiberglass. The material used in constructing fiberglass hulls must conform to the specifications established by the Technical Committee and the molds used must be certified by the Measurement Committee. Franchises to build fiberglass Mercury Yachts will be issued by the Executive Committee. (a) Keelson - Hardwood, 1-1/4 thick one piece or laminated.
(b) Deadwood - Douglas fir, mahogany, port orford cedar or plywood, providing that all internal space is filled with wood. *(17 Nov. 1962)
(c) Planking - 3/8 douglas fir, mahogany or fiberglass.
(d) Transom - 3/4 plywood, solid hardwood or fiberglass.
(e) Stem - 2 hardwood, one piece or laminated.
(f) Frames - 3/4 plywood as per plan or 3/4 x 3 hardwood with suitable joiners at keelson and chine.

Section 3. Wood decks must adhere to the following:
(a) Deck must be planked with douglas fir plywood or hardwood not less than 3/8 thick. (b) Beams must be wood and not less than 3/4 x 1-3/4 inch throughout.
(c) King Plank, covering board, and deck covering - optional.
(d) The deck at it’s narrowest point opposite the cockpit, shall not be less than 12 inches or more than 15 inches.
(e) The crown of the deck at the mast partner shall be per plan.
(f) Beams may not be altered to lighten boat.

Section 4. Deck arrangement
(a) Open cockpit per plan.
(b) Cuddy optional as per plan.
(c) Dimensions and shape of cockpit are controlled as follows; the aftermost extremity of the opening must be not less than 5-1/2 inches forward of station 8. The forward most extremity of the opening must not be less than 8 inches aft of station 3.
(d) The maximum overhang of deck or splash board at sheer shall not exceed the Schock overhang at any comparable location. *(28 Jan. 1978)

Section 5. Hull and deck fastenings - The use of aluminum and magnesium is prohibited.

Section 6. Hardware - deleted. *(31 Jan. 1970)

Section 7. Mast Step, Mast Placement and Mast Movement - (There are three elements that control the aforementioned items; mast step height, foward most position of the mast step,and from which point the mast is allowed to pivot. Each element has an absolute value and the procedure for obtaining each is described further below.For this section, all measurements are from the stem, excluding the stem fitting. The mast must be stepped on the keelson or on a base, no part of which may be more than 7-1/2 inches above the upper face of the keelson or, in a boat without a keelson, the equivalent of the keelson location. The mast at the deck may not be foward of 63 inches from the stem. Refer to Subsection 7 (b). (28 Jan 1995)(22 Jan 2005) (a)Mast Base Location- The mast at all times be stepped aft of the vertical perpendicular from a point measured 65-3/4 inches from the stem. Refer to subsection 7(c). *(28 Jan 1995)*(24 Jan 1998)*(22 Jan 2005) (b) Mast Movement- The mast base may be allowed to move fore and aft, but not more than 2-3/4 inches.However, if the measurement of the mast, at the deck, is less than 65 inches, the mast base may not be moved at all. *(30 Jan 1993)*(22 Jan 2005) (c) Mast Base Location Measurement Procedure- The vertical perpendicular described in subsection 7(a) is measured perpendicular to the deck, along the centerline. Thus, extending a carpenter's square laid along the centerline of the bridgedeck downward to the mast step from a point 65-3/4 inches aft of the bow defines the foward most position of the mast at its base. However this procedure assumes the deck is unaltered from its original shape, which must be either consistent with plan or from an approved mold. To the degree this procedure conflicts with Subsection 7(a), Subsection 7(a) shall be controlling.*(22 Jan 2005) (d) Mast Step Measurement Procedure - For a Boat without a keelson, the equivalent location is determined by laying a 3/4 inch high by 4 inches wide board in the athwartship center of the boat as closeto the mast step as possible and measuring vertically from its upper face to the upper most portion of the mast step. If in so doing the board is high centered, the amount of the high center shall be deducted from the measurement. To the degree this procedure conflicts with Section 7, the intent of ,Section 7 shall be controlling. *( 22 Jan 2005) 

Section 8. Lead keel:
(a) Must be a lead casting. *(2 Aug. 1967)
(b) The weight of the keel together with the bolts, washers and nuts shall not exceed 635 pounds.
(c) Keels cast in any mold owned by the Association or certified builder, need not be certified as to weight or measurement.*( 25 Jan. 1969)
(d) The MCYRA drawing #13 is the official plan for keels and any keel which measures to this plan and is within the weight restriction, shall be acceptable.
(e) Keels on Mercury Yachts which otherwise measure, may at the discretion of the Chief Measurer and three officers of the MCYRA, be exempt from weight measurement if previously installed and the owner had no knowledge of the MCYRA rules or has no proof of purchase. *(15 April 1967)
(f) The keel may be physically measured by the method established, and approved by the Chief Measurer and any three MCYRA officers. *(15 April 1967)

Section 9. The tiller is to have a metal jaw, to be fitted and fastened securely to the rudder post, diameter as per plan.

Section 10. Rudder and rudder post shall be as per plan.

Section 11. Fiberglass covering - Boats made of wood may be covered with fiberglass except that its use must not interfere with the official plans and specifications.

Section 12. Fillets between hull and deadwood shall not exceed 1/4 inch radius.

ARTICLE IV. SPARS

Section 1. Mast
(a) Mast and rigging as per plan.
(b) The height from the deck to the top of the mast shall not exceed 24 feet 6 inches.(21 Jan 06)
(c) The mast must be of solid wood or aluminum. *(31 Jan. 1970 )
(d) There shall be no revolving mast.
(e) The mast must be slotted to take a sail bolt rope, and the diameter of the slot shall not exceed 5/8 inch when wood is the material.
(f) Deleted. *(27 Jan. 1979)
(g) The mast shall have from one to three pair of painted horizontal bands not less than 1/2 inch wide. In each set of bands, the distance between the top edge of the lower band and the bottom edge of the upper band, shall not exceed 21 feet 11 inches. When multiple bands are used, different colors shall be used for each pair of bands, contrasting from the color of other bands in the set and and in all cases from the color of the mast. The same sequence of colors used in the lower set will be repeated in the upper set.The measurement from the deck to the bottom of the top band shall not exceed 24'1(21 Jan 06)
(h) The entire mainsail at all times must be between the lower edge of one of the upper mast bands and the upper edge of the corresponding lower mast band.
(i ) The minimum spacing in the sets shall be 5 inches between individual bands.
(i) The backstay intersection on the masthead crane must not extend more than 6 1/2 inches aft of the after face of the mast measured perpendicular to the mast.*(1 Jan. 1963)(January 2009) Retroactive, applies to all boats.

Section 2. Boom
(a)Boom as per plan - must be made of wood or aluminum and shall not extend more than 9 feet 5 inches from the after face of the mast at the bolt rope slot. *(31 Jan 1970)
(b) & (c) Deleted. *(Jan. 1969)
(d) Deleted(Jan 2010).
(e) The boom shall have a 1/2 inch band painted on both sides, the forward face of which shall not be more than 9 foot 1 inch from the after face of the mast at the bolt rope slot. *(3 Aug. 1966) Retroactive, applies to all boats.

Section 3. Wisker pole
(a) No restriction on length.
(b) When in use it must be held to the mast. (inboard end)

ARTICLE V. RIGGING

Section 1. The rigging shall be as depicted on Rigging Plan, Mercury Class Yacht, drawn by W. L. MacDonald, 4 Nov. 1957 and numbered drawing number 7, as revised 7 Aug. 1963. *(15 April 1964) Retroactive, applies to all boats.

Section 2. Jib stay
(a) The projected intersection of the jib stay with the forward side of the mast at a point not more than 17 feet 5 inches (+ or - 4 inches) above the deck.
(b) The projected intersection of the jib stay with the deck shall be at a point no more than 8 inches aft of the forward most part of the stem and on the centerline.
(c) The minimum size of the jib stay is 3/32 inch diameter.

Section 3. Upper shroud
(a) Installed as per plan.
(b) Adjustable tension device (other than a turnbuckle or other tension device not readily adjustable under way) and/or quick release device is not a permissible installation *(4 December 1988) Retroactive. Applies to all boats.
(c) Minimum size 3/32 inch diameter.

Section 4. Lower shroud
(a) Installed as per plan. Projection of intersection point with mast, shall not be more than 5 inches below centerline of spreader. *(15 April 1964)
(b) Adjustable tensions device and/or quick release device is a permissible installation. The intersection point of the shroud with deck, projected or actual, must not be further aft than 87 from station 0. If the intersection point is variable then no additional quick release mechanisms are allowed*(4 December 1988)(January 2009) Retroactive. Applies to all boats.
(c) Minimum size, 3/32 inch diameter.

Section 5. Lower shroud (optional) (forward )
(a) An auxiliary lower shroud may be added which attaches to a chain plate located forward of the mast. It shall be fastened to the mast at the same point as the regular shroud . (Not shown on drawing No. 7, not recommended )
(b) Minimum size, 3/32 inch diameter.

Section 6. Backstay
(a) The permanent backstay shall attach to the mast head and the after face of backstay shall not be more than 1 inch aft of intersection of deck and transom. *(15 July 1964)
(b) Adjustable tension devices and/or quick release device is a permissible installation.
(c) Minimum size, 1/16 inch diameter.

Section 7. Chainplates - The shrouds shall attach to fixed chainplates either above or below the deck and the method of fastening to the hull is optional within the limits of Article III, and Drawing No. 7 . *(Jan. 1979)

Section 8. Jumpers
(a) Installed as per plan. Projected intersection point with mast shall not be more than 16 inches above centerline of spreaders. *(4 December 1988)
(b) Minimum size, 1/16 inch diameter.
(c) Jumpers are optional. *(September 1986)
(d) Maximum separation 90 degrees. Masts prior to 1-25-97 allows an addition 20 degrees.* ( Jan 1997)

ARTICLE VI. SAILS

Section 1. Only mainsail and jib allowed - General requirements. *(May 1972)
(a) Material: Sails shall be of woven material including head, tack and clew patches. ( Jan 2010) . (b) Sails must be dry at the time of measurement.
(c) Transparent window(s) of nonwoven material may be used in the jib and/or mainsail. The max. area of the window(s) must be less than 10 square feet in the jib and 15 square feet in the mainsail.Window material may extend into the patches. For sails completed by the sailmaker after April 1, 2010 the portion in the patch shall be included in the maximum area calculation*(Jan 2010)
(d) Sail control - all approved sails shall have a serial number inscribed in the box of an emblem stamped on the port clew of each sail. The first two digits of the serial number will be the last two digits of the year in which the sail was built, followed by a dash, then the boat sail number.

Section 2. Mainsail Maximum dimensions. *(17 May 1972)
(a) The mainsail luff and foot shall not be extended beyond the bands on the mast and boom defined in Article IV, Section 1, (g) and Section 2, (e).
(b) The length of the leech shall not be more than 22 feet 8 inches from the topmost forward corner of the headboard to the extreme left corner of the clew excluding the bolt rope. The leech shall be a fair curve over its entire length.
(c)Roach-luff to leech maximum measurements.
(i) Deleted (Nov 04)
(ii) The half sail point 5 feet 10 inches
(iii) The three quarter point 3 feet 5 inches
(d) Battens - The centers of the batten pockets must be located within 3 inches of the corresponding three girth measurement points. Maximum lengths of the batten pockets measured from the leach to the forward edge of the pocket material a re :
(i) Top pocket 25.5 inches
(ii) Center pocket 37.5 inches
(iii) Lower pocket 37.5 inches
Battens shall have a minimum width of 1/2 inch and a maximum width of 2 inches.
(e) The mainsail may have a headboard made of any material. The maximum headboard width when measured perpendicular to bolt rope and immediately aft of it to the intersection point of the headboard and material of the sail shall not exceed 6-3/4 inches. (See drawing.)
(f) The mainsail may have an extra luff and foot grommet for tension adjustment.
(g) A loose footed mainsail is permitted with foot roach not to exceed seven inches. The clew shall be attached to the boom independent of the outhaul *.(30 Jan 93)

Section 3. Jib -maximum dimensions. *(Jan. 1979)

(a) For sails completed by the sailmaker after April 1, 2010, the jib luff, foot and leach shall have sides measuring no more than 188", 92" & 177" respectively (see drawing). These measurements shall be taken between the projected points of the head, tack and clew. The jib and all parts thereof (except the foot roach) shall, when laid flat with sufficient tension applied simultaneously to the three sides to remove all wrinkles along the edges, fall entirely within the profile. The foot roach, shall be measured from the projected points of the tack and clew, with the cloth  laying as flat as possible. It shall not exceed 5 inches. "All Parts thereof" - includes grommets, cringles and leather work edging the corners of the sail. It does not include jib sheets, jib luff wire or thimble at the head of the sail. The tack of the jib shall at all times be fastened aft of the forestay and on the center line of the boat. A forestay is obligatory. (Jan 2010)

(c) A headboard is not permitted, likewise battens are not permitted .
(d) All jibs built after Aug. 24, 1978 shall be able to be hoisted and lowered without disconnecting forestay .

Section 4. Spinnaker - (optional at fleet level) *(2 Aug. 1967)
(a) Luff 17 feet 6 inches
(b) Foot11 feet (c) Girth . . . . . . . . . . . 12 feet (d) All dimensions are maximum out to out on sail plan. Girth to be measured at a point 8 feet below hoist. (e) Tension during measurement shall be just enough to remove wrinkles. (f) Spinnaker pole to be a maximum of 7 feet. (g) Spinnaker may be hoisted from any point between jib block and jumper, however, it is recommended that the spinnaker block be located at the intersection of the jumpers and mast.

ARTICLE VII. OPTIONALS

Section 1. Rudder post may be such that the tiller is above or below the deck. Section 2. Flotation devices are optional.

ARTICLE VIII. REQUIREMENTS 

Section 1. Ballast - no inside or shifting ballast shall be allowed *(24 Jan 1998))
Section 2. An anchor with a minimum of 100 feet of 1/4 inch diameter nylon or dacron line attached, shall be carried. The anchor may not weigh less than 4 pounds not more than 30 pounds *.( 30 Jan. 1993)
Section 3. Each boat shall have a personal floatation device for each person aboard and one USCG throwable buoyant cushion or life ring *.( 25 Jan 1997)
Section 4. One oar or paddle shall be carried.
Section 5. A signal horn or whistle shall be carried by each boat.
Section 6. Each boat shall carry a workable manual bilge pump or bailing can, an additional electric bilge pump is allowed. ( Jan 2010)
Section 7. No mechanical hiking device, outside of the cockpit will be permitted. Existing stays and spars may be used for hiking but may not be modified in any way for this purpose. *(25 July 1962) Section 8.No electronic equipment is allowed, except a timer, speedometer and a digital compass that is an entirely self contained unit solely to provide direction and tacking prompts. ( Jan 2010)

GUIDELINES FOR MERCURY RACE COMMITTEES: 

This document is to help the PRO to make decisions on the water that are compatible with the wishes of the Mercury Fleet. These are only suggestions for running the races. 

1. It is the intention of the class to give the PRO, as soon as possible before the days racing, the name of the racing fleet member who will be the fleet representative on the water for questions concerning the racing for this regatta. Name Sail No. 

2. The MCYRA Rules allow for VHF radios to be used on the water. The PRO has the advantage of communicating with the fleet on the water. As a fleet we welcome information such as delay of starts, OCS boats, end of race day,etc. 

3. The MCYRA Rules change RRS 44.1 so that if an incident occurs outside the zone the penalty shall be one-turn instead of two -turns, 

4. The fleet requests arbitration prior to any protest hearings, and if a regatta does not provide for arbitration, someone from the fleet will be selected to be the arbitrator.

5.The MCYRA requests: 

• a. Windward-leeward courses 
• b. First windward legs as close to one mile as possible with an offset mark to be approximately six boat-lengths or less from the weather mark. 
• c. Gate marks when possible for leeward marks. 
• d. Subsequent races to begin as soon as possible after the last boat finishes the previous race previous race.
• e. No starts when the wind speed is above the following. 20 kts, or puffs above 21 kts, in flat water or protecteded areas. 16 kts, or puffs above 18 kts in adverse sea and current conditions, or ocean.
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  As you can see, these are suggestions that the PRO may, and sometimes should, based on conditions, override. These guidelines are not provided to inhibit the PRO decisions, but for fleet-building for our class.

Please contact Hal McCormack with any questions about this document. Also, to assist us in improving our fleet racing, we would appreciate receiving constructive feedback from PRO’s and Race Committee personell. After the regatta, please take a few minutes to send us any feedback. Hal McCormack’s contact is norcal.compass@verizon.net or 415 892 7177 (phone).

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