Junior Single-, Double- and Triplehanded
Championships) and the Championships' regional qualifying events.S. The company provides personal and commercial
property and casualty insurance as well as life, health and employee benefit
insurance services.org.
The Bayview Mackinac Race has been a Michigan tradition since 1925. This same attention to perfection is the
driving force behind another Michigan tradition that had its beginnings in
1917 when Henry Leland founded the Lincoln Motor Company. In the days immediately preceding the start, the City of
Port Huron welcomes the crowds with great family oriented activities, the
showpiece of which is Boat Night on Friday night, a virtual rainbow of color,
activity and sailing lore.
With 260+ entries, the varying size of the crafts is of particular
attention.

A trailerable sailboat is one that can be pulled by a family vehicle (of sufficient capability) and launched from a trailer.

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US SAILING and Chubb Expand Partnership

A smooth
ride and the confidence of AdvanceTrac(R) with Roll Stability Control, make
the Navigator the perfect traveling companion for Bayview Mackinac
participants and their families."
According to race chairman, Luiz Kahl, "There are nearly 300 sailboats
docked virtually in every corner of the Black River in preparation for the big
sail on the 23rd.

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In addition,
Chubb will provide educational racing clinics for the young sailors
participating at up to 22 regional qualifying events for the Championships. Each
year, the best skippers and crews gather to test their skills and the
capabilities of their boats.
In keeping with the sailing theme, the Outstate Lincoln Mercury Dealer
Group will focus upon the Navigator with its available power liftgate, power
fold 3rd row seat, power deployable running boards, touch screen DVD-based
Navigation system and its luxurious inviting interior with American walnut
burl wood, premium leather trim and modern satin -nickel accents. "As the
largest fresh water sailboat race in the United States, the event always
brings thousands of spectators to Michigan's scenic shore from Port Huron to
Mackinac Island.

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About US SAILING
The United States Sailing Association (US SAILING) is the national
governing body for sailing and sailboat racing.

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A complete list of US SAILING's insurance programs
can be found at http://www. More information on Chubb can be obtained at
http://www. US SAILING offers
training and education programs, supports a wide range of sailing
organizations and communities, and provides administration and oversight of
competitive sailing across the country, including the US Sailing Teams and the
U.

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S. For many, it is a
need for adventure and seamanship. Today, it is widely respected as one of the premier sailing clubs in the
world and is noted for the many America's Cup and Whitbred sailors among its
crews.

Trailer sailing is the sport of sailing a trailerable sailboat.

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"Since our founding nearly 125 years ago, Chubb has played a major role in
helping to protect everything maritime, from commercial and luxury personal
vessels to cargo to yacht clubs and marinas, and even sailors," said Jayne
Hill, New Haven, CT, branch manager and senior vice president of Chubb + Son. Our navigators are certain to appreciate the new Lincoln
Navigator vehicle and the Mark LT. For more information on the entire Lincoln Mercury
lineup, visit http://lincolnmercury.

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, US SAILING, national
governing body for the sport, and the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, the
Official Insurance Carrier of US SAILING, announced today that they have
extended and expanded their partnership.
"We are proud of our strong association and sponsorship with US SAILING, the
preeminent organization for the sport . Its global network
includes branches and affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Latin
America , Asia and Australia. Since then, every
Lincoln has made its mark with style, quality and performance carefully tuned
to be the best it can be.

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Since this partnership was created, the marine
insurance programs endorsed by US SAILING have continued to expand, with
several programs available for US SAILING members, such as tailored programs
for individual offshore boat owners, as well as for sailing organizations such
as yacht clubs and schools. Our 81st consecutive sailing invites
sailors and race enthusiasts to enjoy an extraordinary sport, and this year we
are proud to share the experience with Lincoln Mercury," said Thomas.

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First row leather
trimmed seats and real ebony wood accents combine with 300 horsepower V-8
performance and up to 8,900 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped,
this new Mark LT not only ensures that the sailor arrives in style but also
has the capacity to bring the yacht with him.com .

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With exclusive programs for boats and yachts, luxury
yachts and one-design race boats, GBB specializes in marine insurance for
clients worldwide.chubb . Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Teams., Commodore Greg Thomas of Detroit-
based Bayview Yacht Club (BYC) today announced the support of the Outstate
Lincoln Mercury Dealer Group and welcomed the 90 member organization as
official automotive sponsor of the 81st Bacardi Bayview Mackinac Race
scheduled to set sail from Port Huron, Michigan, on Saturday, July 23, 2005. From mast to keep, each craft is carefully tuned
to be the best that it can be.

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"Chubb has an excellent
track record of providing tailored insurance programs for the marine industry
and this is a great opportunity for them to have direct influence on the
future of our sport. Headquartered in Portsmouth,
Rhode Island, the organization's mission is to encourage participation and
promote excellence in sailing and racing in the U.S.
"The Outstate Lincoln Mercury Dealers provide the race with a great look
at the amazing technology, safety features and towing capabilities of today's
newest vehicles .

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"
US SAILING first teamed up with Chubb more than a decade ago to provide
property and casualty insurance for its members through a program managed by
Gowrie, Barden + Brett (GBB).ussailing.com . We plan for fun and great competition, but
above all, we plan for a safe voyage with stringent rules and safety
regulations. We are especially proud to showcase these vehicles in Port
Huron and at events leading up to the great race and to lend our support to
such an important historic occasion.
The classes showcase every type of sailing vessel, from the laid back cruising
class to the full power racing boats to the advanced, high-tech quick multi
hulls.

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Chubb is a leader in providing standard and specialty insurance
coverages to businesses, as well as insuring fine homes , automobiles, yachts,
antiques and other collectibles, and personal liability.
And, now Lincoln makes a new mark by introducing the all-new 2006 Lincoln
Mark LT built to offer ultimate luxury and performance."
"Lincoln Mercury vehicles, especially the elegantly restyled Lincoln
Navigator and the all new Mark LT are the perfect match for sailors," said
Dave Peterson of Peterson + Son Lincoln Mercury (Suburban Detroit DMA) and
board member."
For the organizers, skippers, sailors and spectators, the race is an
annual opportunity for competition and family togetherness.

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Bayview Yacht Club Board of Directors Welcomes Outstate Lincoln Mercury Dealer Group as Official Automotive Sponsor of 81st Mackinac Race

2 miles north of the Blue Water Bridge in Port
Huron.
For additional information concerning the 81st Bacardi Bayview Mackinac
Race, rules and history, visit Bayview Yacht Club website at
http://www.

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S. Junior Sailing
Championships (the U.org/membership /insurance.

About Gowrie, Barden + Brett
For more than 30 years the affiliated companies of Gowrie, Barden + Brett
have protected the assets and traditions of individuals, families and
businesses around the U. For more information, please visit
http://www.ussailing.

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I. Popular participants and boat names will keep the spectators' interest
as the fleet sails from start to finish.
Bayview Yacht Club sits on the banks of the Detroit River at the mouth of
Lake St.

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Chubb's sponsorship in providing these clinics will enable more junior sailors
to have access to top level coaches.

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"Youth sailors are the future of our sport and we're thrilled to be able
to team up with Chubb to ensure that our young sailors, many of whom aspire to
become national champions, can get a great jumpstart on their sailing career,"
said US SAILING's Executive Director Charlie Leighton.com .

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Chubb Becomes Title Sponsor of U.S.

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S. Recently celebrating its 90th birthday, the club has a
colorful and unique history having survived the great depression and World War
II.

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Every race needs a Navigator and an all new Mark LT

DETROIT, Mich. "Each has premium interior features , extra towing capacity,
plenty of power, large cargo space, safety features, family friendly comfort
and great design. No matter the reason, the sailing crews of the expected 260+ boats
will start the race about 4. They will then sail up the coast of Michigan, a 204 mile route, or a
longer 253 mile course toward Southampton, Ontario and over to Mackinac
Island.
The Outstate Lincoln Mercury Dealer group has 90 stores located in
Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, Fort Wayne and South Bend, Indiana.

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About Chubb
Member insurers of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies form a multi-
billion dollar organization providing property and casualty insurance for
personal and commercial customers through 8,000 independent agents and brokers
worldwide. We, as the sailing community, look forward to the
extraordinary bringing together of people who not only share the sport but
those who share the excitement. For others, it marks the annual trip up
north. The multiple divisions and classes feature yachts from 26 feet to
72 feet in length, and the largest boat may exhibit a crew of over 20 members.

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Under the new partnership, Chubb
becomes the title sponsor of US SAILING's three U.