The hatches did not reliably latch in the upright position and represented a potential safety hazard to crew members passing under them as they went from one deck to another. Redesigning the assembly would have cost the Navy hundreds of thousands of dollars. The races were originally scheduled for the Memorial day weekend but inclement weather caused them to be moved to the July dates. Discounted general admission tickets are available to military personnel and their families. The Naval Information Systems Management Center has unveiled an Internet-based Electronic Catalog, ITEC Direct.
Customers can electronically locate and order products at market prices or better.
ITEC's Internet address is . The catalog is available around the clock for on-line browsing and ordering. Registration is required.