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Nextel Bicentennial Mexico Cup Regatta Brings Eight Grand Class Sailing Events to Riviera Nayarit
 Rafael Torres - rivieranayarit.com
February 20, 2010
| | 2010 Mexico Cup is the highlight of the month-long Nautical Extravaganza, the largest marine and water sports festival ever held in Mexico. | |
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico - The largest and most powerful sailing yachts in the world will converge on Riviera Nayarit for top ocean class international regattas over eight days, February 27 - March 6, 2010.
The Mexorc Regattas, with more than five categories, will be the most spectacular feature of the Nextel Bicentennial Mexico Cup Regatta which will be held at the Riviera Nayarit Marina at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on Banderas Bay. Both events are the highlights of the month-long Riviera Nayarit Nautical Extravaganza, the largest marine and water sports festival ever held in Mexico.
Already 31 ocean class competitive yachts from 37-80 feet long with up to 17 crew members aboard have registered to participate in this year's events.
Mexorc opening ceremonies take place February 29th. Event organizers will announce the number of participating sailing yachts and categories of participants according to their ratings.
Over the next eight days, the four Barlovento-Sotavento competitions will take place with eight nautical mile courses as well as the ten-nautical-mile Gold Cup and three additional long competitions.
Activities include:
• The Governor's Cup, the first long course competition will take place on March 1 with a 25 nautical mile route.
• The Nextel-Las Caletas Regatta, 30 nautical miles in length, sails on one of the most beautiful sections of the spectacular Banderas Bay on March 2nd.
• The Barlovento-Sotavento Competitions commence on March 2nd, continuing on March 4th and 5th
• A 26 nautical mile run to the protected and beautiful Marietas Islands is scheduled on March 5th
• These exciting ocean class regattas conclude with the ten mile Gold Cup on March 6th.
The Nextel Bicentennial Mexico Cup Mexico Regatta also includes a variety of other competitions including the Optimist Class for promising young sailors, the J24 Regatta and Kite Surfing and Windsurfing competitions, which take place February 27 - March 13th. Parallel activities include beach volleyball tournaments and a variety of other sports and cultural events in Riviera Nayarit.
The Nextel Bicentennial Mexico Cup Regatta will take place on the spectacular Banderas Bay, based at the new Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. The largest marina in Mexico, Marina Riviera Nayarit has 341 slips that can accommodate yachts up to 400 feet. The marina, along with Riviera Nayarit's pristine coastline and beaches, will make Riviera Nayarit seamlessly evolve into a renowned nautical destination.
Located just 20 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle was originally a rustic, cobblestone fishing village and today has a number of charming restaurants and inns in addition to the spectacular new Marina Riviera Nayarit.
For more information about Mexorc, visit mexorc.com.
About the Riviera Nayarit Nautical Extravaganza:
During February and March, Riviera Nayarit will be the site of eleven major international regattas and beach tournaments, as well as a variety of sports and cultural events, February 27 - March 20, 2010. Major events include the Nextel Bicentennial Mexico Cup Regatta, the San Diego to Nuevo Vallarta Race, the Latin America Boat Show exhibiting over 120 boats, International Beach Volleyball Tournament and World Cup Beach Soccer competition as well as Elias Calles' 2012 Challenge. For more information, visit ExtravaganzaNautica.mx.
About Riviera Nayarit:
Mexico's newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coast framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains just ten minutes north of accessible Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The region extends along the entire coast of the Pacific state of Nayarit including the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta, the historic colonial town of San Blas, exclusive Punta Mita, picturesque fishing villages, miles of serene beaches and spectacular Banderas Bay. Riviera Nayarit offers countless activities, all pleasantly affordable, such as: PGA golf courses, luxury spas, whale watching, turtle release, zip lining, surfing, record deep sea fishing, bird watching, international cuisine, and shopping for local artwork and traditional Huichol handicrafts. The region attracts and satisfies vacationers of all tastes and budgets with its wide range of accommodations including chic luxury resorts, eco-tourism boutique hotels and quaint B&B inns. For more information, visit RivieraNayarit.com.
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