Mercury Class Takes on the 2025 Joe Logan Regatta

The Mercury Joe Logan Trophy was up for grabs Sunday, October 19, at St. Francis Yacht Club. Joe was a longtime Mercury owner and competitor, and this trophy is in honor of him.

The competition was held off the Race Deck at StFYC. Initially the weather was overcast with five to seven knots of wind and minimal seas: great sailing weather. John Ravizza and son Mike showed their typical speed and good tactics, winning the first race. The course was a quick sausage, with the wind and current being minimal influences on the outcome. After a general recall, the second race proved very similar, with John Hansen taking first place.

A general recall in the third race delayed the start; all the while the weather was building up to about 15 knots of wind with three- to four-foot seas. John Ravizza and Chris Davis were U-flagged, and unfortunately for both, they didn’t realize it until partway up the course. This took John out of the mix to win the regatta.

Halfway up the first leg, Scott Jenson and new crew Pete Peterson heard a crack, and down came the mast! A tough break for Scott, as he was in third at the time. Chris Lanzafame and crew Robert Lanzafame prevailed in the tough conditions.

Considering that one boat retired voluntarily and one was dismasted because of the seas and wind, the race committee wisely concluded the regatta with just three races instead of the planned five.

Congratulations to John Hansen and crew Ken Bodily for very consistent sailing, taking second, first, and second in the three races. A big thank-you to the St. Francis, regatta chair Brendan Bradley, race director Felix Weidling, and course race officer Tony Chargin.