Welcome to the MC Sailing Association

The MC Sailing Association originally formed in Shreveport LA, 1971. Since then, the MC class has grown to be one of the top one-design sailboat racing classes in North America. The scow design maximizes speed yet provides unmatched stability. There are more than 118 active fleets nationwide. An original design by the Melges family in 1956, it is unique in the fact that you can sail single-handed or double-handed. Sailing solo is easy, taking a crew is fun! The MC class is not just about racing -- it has also been described by many people outside of the class as a very enjoyable and fun group to spend a weekend with!

Please look around and explore the activities taking place at a nearby lake (over 118 fleets can be found here:
(MC Active Fleet Finder) and see why we're so enthusiastic about this one-design racing sailboat.

Upcoming Events

2026 Regatta Results

MCSA Midwinter
Championship
March 12-14, 2026

MCSA Womens
Championship
June 26-28, 2026

MCSA Masters
Championship
September 18-20, 2026

MCSA Blue Chip
Championship
October 2-4, 2026

Enter to win an MC Scow and Support Youth Sailing!

Proceeds go to Lake Eustis Youth Sailing Foundation. You can contribute to providing quality sailing instruction to the youth of Central Florida! Thank you to Melges Boat Works for supporting our youth! The boat will be raced at the SER, Train Wreck, and Midwinters by past champion Andy Burdick – expect the boat to be rigged and ready to win. The Raffle will be drawn live at the Banquet during the Midwinter regatta at LESC in Eustis, Florida on Friday March 12th, 2027. The boat will be available to take home after the regatta from Lake Eustis.

Tickets are $200 each or 4 for $750 and there are 300 tickets available.

The winner is responsible for sales tax from their home state and transportation of their new MC Scow from Lake Eustis to its new home.

Included: 2027 Melges MC Scow includes: Steel Galvanized Trailer Package, Full Deck Cover, Melges Rudder and Tiller Bag, Melges Envelope Cover, North Sail, Tapered Mainsheet and Carbon fiber tiller extension. RAFFLE LINK

Andy Burdick
Allan Terhune Jr.
Harry Melges
Ted Keller - Ohio
Trevor Trepton
(262) 275-1110

North Sails

Andy Burdick
Allan Terhune Jr.
Ted Keller-Ohio
Harry Melges
Trevor Trepton
(262) 275-1110

UK Sailmakers-Chicago
Mike Considine
(312) 326-1053 ofc

Ryan Grosch
(262)-470-9174

John Porter
(262)-378-4195

Draheim Performance Sails

Bill Draheim
(972) 998-5313

Dan Fink
(414) 344-8765

Evolution Sails

Greg Fisher
(410) 212-4916

Scott Nixon
+1 (888) 773-4889

Your local boat repair & service shop in West Michigan!
Frank Reeg (616) 953-9428

1-937-862-7781

The latest issue of the Touch of Class magazine is now posted to the website under the menu "Touch of Class" in the members only section and is available for your viewing and or downloading.

“HISTORY OF THE SCOW”
Woody Woodruff has been sailing scows a long time and is using his talents as a film producer to make a documentary film on scows: The Project Donate Here

MC BOOK

MCSA Member Ted Weihe created a MC book for purchase. Ted is contributing all royalties to the class!! ( $3 of $20 book cost) - Thank you Ted.: To purchase book, go here: MC BOOK

Falling in Love with the MC Scow is a primer on racing the MC from a new comer to the class with a lifetime of sailing experience. Much of information is based on Zenda U. on-the-water training by the Melges Team and by MC champions. It is infused with personal recollections by the author.

Notice of Election & Annual Membership Meeting

As part of its annual rotation, the Board seeks nominations of candidates to fill the positions of retiring members of the Board of Governors. Nominees must be current MCSA members and available to actively serve a three year term of office beginning January 1, 2027. The elected individuals will fill the expiring term of Scott Slocum, Christy Will, & Sean Bradley. When contemplating prospective nominees, consider the value of maintaining a Board balance in sailing, administrative, and leadership skill sets as well as a geographical representation of MCSA members.

The following is a list of the current Board members whose terms expire on December 31st of the year indicated:

Scott Slocum - Rush Creek YC, Tx (2026)
Christy Will - Lake Beulah YC, WI (2026)
Dan Allen - Clear Lake YC, IA (2027)
Mark Lewis - Island Bay YC, IL (2027)

Kevin Briggs - Lake Eustis, Fl (2028)

Kevin Neal - Florida (2028)

Matt Fisher - Hoover SC, OH (2030) - Vice Commodore
Chris Kubicek - Lake Beulah YC, WI (2028) - Commodore
Sean Bradley - Barnegat Bay YR Assoc, NJ, (2026)- Rear Commodore

The election will be held during the Annual Membership Meeting to be held at the MCSA National Championship August 26-29, Mendota YC, WI. Inquiries should be submitted to Chris Kubicek at secretary@mcscow.org