Soon to be named MC fleet 69 of Mendota Yacht Club (MYC), in Madison, WI, welcomed MC scows to their annual Payton Memorial regatta held on June 23-24. Named in honor of longtime MYC member and former Mallory Cup winner, Jim Payton, this 4 race weekend regatta features the classes sailed by MYC; A scows, E scows, I-20 scows, M-20 scows, Cruisers, and now MC scows.

Over 40 boats sailed, with 4 being MC scows. Unfortunately, Saturday was greeted with little wind, so the highlight of the day was the famous MYC pig roast (this year including ample napkins). Sunday, 2 races were completed with winds of 7-20 mph, moderate chop and 1 capsized A scow.

Kevin Neal of Lake Geneva Yacht Club conquered the challenging conditions, winning won both races, while Ray Riddle and Doug Kolner, both of MYC, swapped seconds and thirds. It should be noted that, Ray, in a unique showing of sailing prowess, was in first place at every mark in the regatta, except the ones that counted. The results are listed below.

Next year the MYC MC scow fleet (5 boats and growing) hopes more will join us in this annual and entertaining mid-June regatta.