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  Official Notice and Conditions of Race
January 16-20, 2006
Key West, Florida USA


Acura Key West 2006 is an international regatta that will provide both individual and team competition. This event will be organized and conducted by Premiere Racing, Inc., which will have the authority to reject or rescind the entry of any boat before the start of the first race. An International Jury will interpret the rules and conditions of the race and decide any protests. The fleet will be divided into divisions and classes at the discretion of the Race Committee.

Part 1 of this Notice deals with general administrative information and Part 2 with the Rules and Conditions of Race Week.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you received an entry form in the mail - the mailing address is incorrect. The posted entry form is correct as is the address below. We apologize for any inconvenience!

 
 

Please Join Us

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to the19th edition of race week –

Acura Key West 2006. Premiere Racing is honored to be able to offer boat owners from around the world a week of unparalleled competition and shoreside fun. The third week of January is etched into every racing sailor’s calendar with “Key West” - the southernmost point in the continental United States - the only place to be.

 

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   1 EVENT MANAGEMENT
   Address all correspondence pertaining to the regatta to:

   Premiere Racing, Inc.

   67 B Front Street
   Marblehead, MA 01945 USA

     Tel: 781-639-9545
     Fax: 781-639-9171
             Email: KWinfo@Premiere-Racing.com
             Event Director & Race Chairman: Peter S. Craig

 

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  2 RULES
2.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2005-2008, the 2005 IRC Rules, the PHRF Rules and Regulations as adopted and amended by the Key West PHRF Consortium, and the 2006 Key West Safety Requirements.
 

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Please Join Us

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to the19th edition of race week – Acura Key West 2006. Premiere Racing is honored to be able to offer boat owners from around the world a week of unparalleled competition and shoreside fun. The third week of January is etched into every racing sailor’s calendar with “Key West” - the southernmost point in the continental United States - the only place to be.

During the past five years, an average of over 300 boat owners have brought their boats and crews to Key West, Florida, an ideal sailing venue featuring reliable breezes and warm, azure waters. If you’ve raced with us in the past, you know that the competition and the camaraderie are unsurpassed. If you are contemplating making the trip for the very first time, please know that we will do our utmost to make it a special week for you.

Our Sponsors and Industry Partners enable Premiere Racing to produce an event that will again meet the high standards boat owners have come to expect. We are very pleased to announce Acura as the new Title Sponsor. With naming rights for Key West and Miami race weeks, the combined-regatta Acura Trophy is destined to be one of the most sought after awards on the international circuit.

One design racing in 2006 will be highlighted by the Swan 45 Gold Cup, and record numbers from the Transpac 52, J/105 and Melges 24 classes. Handicap racing will include the customary strong PHRF fleet joined by a sizable IRC contingent for their inaugural National Championship.

We are grateful for the continued support from the Florida Keys Tourist Development Council, Mount Gay Rum, Nautica Watches, Lewmar, Samson Rope Technologies, B&G and our official regatta site – the Historic Seaport at the Key West Bight.

Premiere Racing’s Industry Partner Program enters its 5th year with another all-star line up of sailing industry stalwarts. Please be sure to check out the roster of participating companies and keep all our Sponsors and Partners on your list of preferred vendors.

Race dates are January 16 - 20. Please join us for what is certain to be another enjoyable and memorable experience at Acura Key West 2006!

    Sincerely,   Peter S.Craig