(Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)- In 2011, Mexico will be the Host of the Pan-American Games - from the Arctic Circle in Canada down to the tip of South America near the Antarctic Circle and across the Central States to the Caribbean, athletes will arrive to compete with the best of the best. The beautiful Bahia de Banderas will be the location of the Sailing events.
From October 20th to 24th, Bahia de Banderas off the Mexican Riviera City of Puerto Vallarta is again going to be awash with flotillas of dinghies and keelboats plying the seas alongside whales and dolphins as sailors aim to become qualifiers for next years 2011 Pan-American Sailing Games being hosted by Vallarta YC. Yet again, the Mexican Sailing Federation will be rolling out the red carpet for sailors around the Americas. You gotta see it to believe it! The Copa Mexico was a sailing extravaganza beyond belief. Even if you don't sail, you'd want to represent any nation in the Americas to go!
From October 20th to 24th, Bahia de Banderas off the Mexican Riviera City of Puerto Vallarta is again going to be awash with flotillas of dinghies and keelboats plying the seas alongside whales and dolphins as sailors aim to become qualifiers for next years 2011 Pan-American Sailing Games being hosted by Vallarta YC. Yet again, the Mexican Sailing Federation will be rolling out the red carpet for sailors around the Americas. You gotta see it to believe it! The Copa Mexico was a sailing extravaganza beyond belief. Even if you don't sail, you'd want to represent any nation in the Americas to go!
This regatta will allow competitors to become familiar with the waters of Banderas Bay, where winds typically range from 12 - 20 knots during the afternoon to provide near perfect sailing conditions. This provides an opportunity for competitors to race in the same racing grounds, understand the tides and winds, and be prepared for the "big" games in 2011; an unparalleled venue for competitive sailing on the Pacific coast of Mexico.
The Vallarta Yacht Club is the Host for this sailing Event, and headquarters are at the Paradise Village Resort and Marina. The facilities for berthing and staging provide the perfect venue for this large scale event. Situated in Nuevo Vallarta directly at the channel entrance, this modern marina features 200 slips from 20 to 240 ft. This luxury marina plays host to small daysailors as well as ginormous mega yachts.The Vallarta YC is an experienced host to many international competitions, including the J/24 World Championships, Copa Mexico, the biannual MEXORC Series, Banderas Bay Regatta, and other world class championships. For more Pan-Am Sailing Games Qualifier info.