2-day distance race for multihulls May 24-25, 2003 at Ocean Springs Yacht Club, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Come one, come all to the 18th annual Slip to Ship Regatta! Held at Ocean Springs Yacht Club, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

<img src="images/articles/slip2ship.gif" align="left" width="275" height=326"> Directions,
I-10 to Mississippi Exit 50. turn south to Hwy 90. Turn right (west) onto Hwy. 90, continue 011 Porter St. exit_ Turn right onto exit road right before the bay bridge. Follow Toad To Tight, loop under the overpass turn right onto Porter St, will take you directly to OSYC

Race format (may vary).
Race 1 - 10:30 first start for boats rated 72 and above, and 11:30 for boats rated 72 and below.

Race 1 takes you from OSYC to East Ship Island/Camille Cut area, where you will hang out for a couple hours. eating fried chicken and drinking beer or soft drink.

Race 2 starts all boat at once and will bring you back to OSYC.

Sunday's Race 3 Is one start for all boats, and will take you around Deer Island. All race legs ate approximately 14 miles. Races will be scored best two out of the three races one throwout. Trophy presentation is directly after the Sunday race, usually around 3 p.m.

Ocean Springs' own Tato-Nuts will be served at breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday night will be a party with raffle and door prizes, food and t-shirts included in entry fee.

Trophies: 4 deep in each class: Open Spinnaker, Low Portsmouth, High Portsmouth, Hobie 18, Hobie 16.

Registration fees $55 two-person boats. $45 singlehand. Add $5 if not a US Sailing member, deduct $5 if a Coast Catamaran Club or NAMSA member.

Hotels contact below for more information
camping at OSYC
For more Information contact
Jay Klassen 281.538.4700; coastclub @ hotmail.com
or Tami Shelton 337.849.3109; vileine18sq @ hotmail.com Note: I'll be there! Ocean Springs Yacht Club is a great place for beachcat sailing.