Hello,

I wanted to personally invite you to enter the 2009 DELTA DITCH RUN, Northern California’s premier inland yacht race. The event is scheduled for June 6th and there is still plenty of time to sign up if you haven’t already. I have attached a copy of this year’s event T-Shirts and Dry Shirts as we are honoring the late Olin Stephens with a commemorative shirt.

The Event is again sponsored by MOUNT GAY RUM, HARKEN, SVENDSENS MARINE and a new sponsor VELOCITEK. Trophies for this year will be HARKEN GEAR BAGS and VELOCITEK SPEED PUCKS. Plus, any yacht that can beat the elapsed time record for Monohull or Multihull will be awarded a special 300th YEAR ANNIVERSARY MOUNT GAY RUM, in a crystal bottle with a custom case. Current Multihull record is 3 hours and 20 minutes for Serge Pond and Rocket 88 and the current Monohull record is 5 hours 29 minutes for Shep Kett and Octavia.

I have planned a fantastic barbecue, two bars and a beer truck, four busses and two bands for your enjoyment. Check out www.hftrocks.com for a sneak preview of the entertainment.

Sign up online at www.stocktonsc.org/ditch or by logging into www.compete-at.com if you are a registered user.

I hope that you will again participate in our event because it’s better when you’re here.

Best regards, Bob Doscher Delta Ditch Run Chairman