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About 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 110 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!
Design
Boats Produced: 2800+
Class boat builder(s):
Melges Performance Sailboats
P.O. Box 1
N598 Zenda Road
Zenda, Wisconsin 53195
USA
Phone +1 262 275 1110
Fax +1 262 275 8012
Email sales@melges.com
Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 2800+
Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:
The contiguous United States plus Quebec
Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? No
Ideal combined weight of range of crew: 130-260lbs (singlehanded), 180-340 (with crew)
Portsmouth Yardstick Rating: 89.4
Boat Designed in 1956
Beam: 5’8″
Weight of rigged boat without sails: 420
Draft: ~3 ft (0.91 m) with a bilge board fully extended
Mast Height: 33’7″