The 2025 Hart Nunes regatta turned out to be a fun and exciting event.  The SFYC provided a great venue in Richardson Bay and did a great job running the event.  The wind proved a little fickle, light at first, which delayed the first start on Saturday.  It eventually filled in, but mid-day it died and then reversed direction, requiring the PRO to flip the course almost 180 degrees.  Part of what made the racing interesting is left side worked for some legs and the right side for others.

The Race Committee ran 4 races on Saturday.  The first race of the day had an interesting result, Shaum Sinawi hasn't raced Mercurys lately, but showed he wasn't rusty as he finished 1st.  Randy Smith showed his experience and topped the field in race 2. Randy Hecht, always a top contender, captured race 3.  David West, a perennial top contender, won race 4.

Sunday provided great racing, and the weather/wind cooperated.  The first race of the day had some interesting lead changes, Scott Jenson led at the first mark with David West in hot pursuit, David prevailed at the end.  As you can see by the results, Randy Smith, our eventual winner, had an up and down day!  David West was Mr. Consistent, with a bullet and a 2nd. Congratulations Randy and Kurt Hemmingsen on winning the regatta!

It was great to see 10 boats out on the water and with great weather.  The SFYC provided snacks and cold drinks after the racing Saturday. After all the boats were put away on Sunday, most competitors gathered on the SFYC deck for some food and cold drinks.  One of the best parts of Mercury racing!

Thanks again to the SFYC, the PRO, Anne Scully, support people; Bryan Moore, Susie Moore, EJ Rowland and Aaron Lee. As usual, Randy Smith organized another great regatta!