Here is some detailed information for the regatta and your stay in Port Huron.
For more details contact Jeff Churill at: Home 810.765.3416 or cell 586.703.2959
Regatta
1. Parking is free !! Special parking for regatta participants. A unloading / loading area are provided, however after 10:00AM this will be very limited do to spectators.
2. Registration and registration fee due by 10:00AM June 5th. If your running a little late that's fine. Judging starts at 12:00 Noon. Captains meeting will be at 10:00 AM.
3. Bring as many models as you would like. Bring your models under construction, plans and anything else. This will be a model show not just a competition. We will have many spectators who would love to see and learn how you build your models.
4. Your models can be stored Friday night through Sunday morning if you would like.
5. Bring a chair at least, we should have enough tables, but suggest to bring your own.
6. Display are will be roped off.
7. If you have kits our other items to sale your welcome.
8. A 60X30 foot pond will be constructed. Open water all day. Run your model right next to the St. Clair River.
9. Food and drink will be available, might still want to bring something for yourself.
10. Judging starts at 12:00 Noon with awards presented at 3:00 PM.
11. Some high profile people to judge the event. Such as: James Acheson ( Our Sponsor ), LCDR Mike McBrady ( Capt. of the USCG Hollyhock ). Others to be listed.
12. Classes are as follows:
| Great Lakes - | Any vessel used on the Great Lakes. |
| Work Boat - | Tugs, ferry, barges and such. |
| Military - | Any vessel used by the Military. |
| Pleasure Craft - | Pleasure boats or cruise vessels. |
| Sailing - | Any vessel with sails. |
Around Port Huron
1. Hotels I would suggest going to www.Mapquest.com . Search for Port Huron and Marysville. Plenty nice places to stay. Recommend Tomas Edison Inn in Port Huron or St. Clair Inn in St. Clair.
2. Here is a website with lots of information on things to do around town: www.bluewater.org
3. Tour the Highlander Sea 120 Ft Schooner - 150 Army Corp. Tug and 180 Ft USCG Bramble. All just yards from the display area. Other vessels scheduled to visit.
4. Boat watch from the display area, only yards away from the St. Clair River.
5. Sarnia and the Sarnia Casino is only few miles away over the Blue Water Bridge.
6. Storage of your models starts Friday afternoon to Sunday Morning. Contact Jeff Churill for details. Lakers@sprynet.com