(Puerto
Vallarta, Mexico- Oct 20-24)- The Copa de Naciones Vela Panamericana
was organized by the Mexican Sailing Federation and hosted by Vallarta
Yacht Club in conjunction with Paradise Village Marina and Resort. It
was a preparatory event for the Pan American Games in October, 2011 and
for many classes will serve as eliminatory for the 2011 Games.
As always, the sailors were not disappointed with the beautiful Riviera Nayarit on Banderas Bay, an unparalleled venue for competitive sailing on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Over the four days, eight races were sailed in winds that ranged from 12 - 20 knots during the afternoon, near perfect sailing conditions.
Like they did earlier in the year at Copa Mexico on Banderas Bay, the Mexican team of Jorge Murrieta sailing with Julian Fernandez, Bernardo Minkow and Alejandro Murrieta sailed a strong series to score 1-2-1-2-1-1-3-2 for a total of 10 points (with throw-out) to win. Second overall was Yon Belausteguigoitia with 13 points. Third was Ken Porter, a very good Mexican J/24 sailor from Cantiere Navale Valle de Bravo near Mexico City, finishing with 19 points. For more Vela Pan-Americana sailing information.
