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2010 Payton Regatta

Payton Regatta 2010 Recap

The weekend started off Friday night at Commodore Sprinkman's house. Our members enjoyed a backyard grill-out, with brats, dogs and a variety of side dishes and desserts. The rain and storms held out until the bitter end. We enjoyed great food and drink and time with friends. I wanted to thank everyone who participated and those who brought along a dish to pass. The nightcap was a spectacular rainbow over the bay.

On Saturday those who sailed experienced high winds. I sailed with Lon Schoor on the H7, most Es sailed with four crew members, we had three, and it took all our skills to keep the shiny side down. I have to admit, the downwind ride was out of this world. We were fortunate to hold on, stay right-side up and finished 2nd. We retired before the second race, no sense on risking crew and equipment. Patrick Heaney and Lance Puccio stayed the course and finished the second race.

The MC fleet raced for the Payton Trophy. From what I could tell, they too had a tough time keeping the boats upright. I recall going by Jerry Simon with him waving us on as he sat on the bottom of his boat waiting for Harvey and a tow. The Keel Boats and crew persevered that day, with their furled sails and heavy keels they weathered the high winds.

I recall seeing Donny Anderson flying on a downwind in his Laser SB3, it looked like a ton of fun, plus he was not hiking his butt off over the rail, bonus!

Saturday afternoon we met back at the park to watch the children sail their Optis and share in a family style picnic. Stoddards Catering supplied the succulent pig and the rest of us brought plenty of other tasty treats. The kids had a ball sailing in front of Burrows Park as the adults cheered them on.I want to thank Greg Simon and Jamie Hanson for organizing the Opti event.

On Sunday, the heavy winds subsided. A few of us met at the park to award Stephan Schmidt his Payton Regatta trophy and snapped a few pictures. I want to thank Anma and the rest of the Race Committee, as well as all the MYC members who participated in the social events and of course those who competed.

Regards, Commodore Sprinkman

2010 Sailor's Social

A great time was had by all this past Wednesday at the 2nd Annual Sailor's Social held at the Coliseum Bar. Approximately 125 sailors from around the greater Madison area came together to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, talk sailing, and and cheer on their favorite local club commodore. Six local Commodores stepped forward to represent their club in this years Commodore's Challenge which turned out to be a test the skill and ability to tie various knots while blindfolded, or behind their backs. Congrats to Mendota Yacht Clubs Commodore, Trey Sprinkman for taking home this year's trophy!!


2009 Payton Regatta Recap


Here is a photo of the trophy presentation gathering for the Payton Regatta. As most people had already packed up and left, the real diehards showed up to drink the left over beverages and admire the Payton Mallory Cup won by Lance and crew. Most of the trophies will be presented at the Commodore's Dinner. Fun time and job well done MYC.
Jerry Simon

November 8, 2008

Commodore's Banquet

Photo Credits: Paul Dehn

July 9, 2008

A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT FOR...


Photo Credits: Carolyn Curry
Good friends, and good music! Approximately twenty sailors of all ages showed up to lounge on old spinnakers and celebrate the start of the Fourth of July weekend at the Concert on the Square. The news that the no wake ban had just been lifted on Lake Mendota made everyone all the more cheerful and ready to get back sailing on the 4th!












May 2, 2008

MYC Kicks in to Gear at the Spring Banquet

Over 70 were in attendance for Mendota Yacht Club's Spring Banquet this past Saturday. As the sailing season quickly approaches it seems that all we want to do is talk about sailing and so it was great to be among so many kindred spirits. We had a fantastic speaker, MYC member and writer for Cruising World Magazine Jim Carrier, who provided some fascinating photographs as well as very informational and entertaining commentary on this past year's America's Cup Races which he was in Valencia, Spain to cover. Of all the insider photos that he shared, many of us were most amazed by the photo of a helicopter flying a large catamaran through theSwiss alps. It had a few of us wondering if maybe Jim had done some fancy photoshop work. But on second thought, it certainly wouldn't fit through all those tunnels in the mountains, so via helicopter suddenly begins to sound logical!


Party at Linda's

Photo Credits: Dr. Steve

April 29, 2007

MYC Spring Banquet Signals Great Season Ahead

With over 90 people attending the Spring Banquet at Bishops Bay, it is without a doubt a sign that we are in for a great year! The new tradition of recognizing past commodores begun this year was well received. The presentation by past ILYA Commodore and Historian Dr. Tom Hodgson gave everyone a glimpse in to the past and present of sailing on the inland lakes. Thanks to everyone that helped to put on such a great event and we are off to a great start for 2007! Check out the pictures


August 8, 2006

Poulsen Party

Linda Poulson knows how to throw a great party! Great food, drinks, and live music to boot! Everyone who attended this party had a great time.

Photo Credits: Grant Frautschi