The 2006 "down the river" Michelob Regatta, sponsored by Smyrna Yacht Club(SYC), will accommodate offshore racing classes in a fun race between the Mosquito Lagoon andtheSYC.

All boats will be handicapped under PHRF, prior to the race on March 12, 2006. The race will begin at S YC, with an east to west starting line, or at Marker 15 in the Mosquito Lagoon between the RC and a west starting line mark. The race will run from north to south, or south to north, depending on wind direction. Advanced notice will be given.

All boats will be stagger started in accordance with PHRF handicap. Slower boats will start first, followed by subsequent faster classes. Your proportionate starting time will be predetermined, and distributed to you at the skipper's meeting.

Each boat will receive one commemorative Michelob Regatta mug at the awards ceremony following the race. First, second, and third place will have their mug engraved with finishing place. First place winner, will be engraved on the trophy cup at the SYC.

1. The race will be governed by the USYRU rules.

2. The mandatory safety equipment will be in accordance with US Sailing Association.

3. The first start will begin at 11 a.m. A warning signal will be given for the first start at 1050, followed by the preparatory signal at 1055. All boats that follow, will start at their eligible starting time, as predetermined on the starting sequence sheet. Starting RC will keep track of starting eligibility and hail boats over the starting line before their time.

4. Boats will start at a line running east of the club to a starting marker, or east of the RC boat to a starting marker. Direction of race will be determined by wind conditions. Boats that have not started, and boats that have finished, will stay clear of boats racing. Failure to stay clear, may result in DSQ.

5. The RC will reserve the right to shorten course, if wind, or weather justifies.

6. There will be a three hour time limit in order to finish.

7. Protest appeal to SYC committee. Forms will be available at registration.

Protests will be delivered to the committee within 60 minutes of race completion. No further appeals.

8. Your starting time sequence, will be delivered to the boat skipper at the skipper's meeting prior to the start of the race.

All boats entered in the race must check in with RC, and check out when retired. All boats will carry the US Sailing recommended safety equipment. Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance. Disclaimer of Liability

Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See Rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage, personal injury, or death sustained in conjunction with, or prior to, during, or after the regatta. The decision to participate is entirely the boat skippers and their guests.

Your regatta chairman is Phil Cornett.

Your handicap committee members are John Jacobs, Phil Cornett, and Tom Benner.