Santa Cruz YC Hosts 2025 Mix and Match Regatta
The Mix and Match Regatta (AKA Jack and Jill) has been successfully rebranded to encourage more inclusivity and participation of Santa Cruz Yacht Club members. Over 35 women, many new to shorthanded and doublehanded sailing, competed in this community-building regatta that attracted family members, couples and friends.
SCYC Mix and Match, Bring a Friend Regatta attracted a diverse 19 entries, ranging from SC50s, a Farr 50, a Sydney 38, a Soverel 33, and an Antrim 27 to Moore 24s, Santana 22s, a MacGregor 26, and even a Thunderbird and a Corsair 750.
Many thanks to PRO Bob DeWitt and all of the RC volunteers who did an excellent job sending the divisions on different courses after an hour postponement.
Elizabeth Andrew states, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.”
Moore 24 Division
Congratulations to Steve and Sarah Bourdow on Mooregasm (SCYC), winning the SCYC Double Handed Mix and Match (AKA Jack & Jill) Regatta! Steve, well known for his light-air mastery, won the start and led the entire race in very challenging light, lumpy conditions. Although this was Sarah’s first race of the season, she still had those winning moves on the bow and pit.
Chris generously lent Watts Moore … to John Mellnik and Phoebe Liermann, who sailed flawlessly for a second place. Although this was their first time doublehanding the Moore, they can’t wait to do it again and again!
Defending 2024 champions Mackenzie Cook and Sydnie Moore on Nobody’s Girl (SCYC) were able to rely on some favorable shifts to slide past well-sailed Penguin (SCYC), Matt Dini and Barbara Briner, in the final yards. Barbara, owner of Ripple (SCYC), drove four hours down from Sonora to meet up with Matt for the first time. It was also great to see Shana and Peter Phelan (SCYC) recover from their OCS to finish fifth.
Looking forward to seeing more mixed doubles racing on Moores.
You can find the full results for the 2025 Mix and Match Regatta here.