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Nautical Extravaganza: Speed and Adrenaline with J24 Sailing
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March 06, 2010
| | The J24 races begin on March 9th and continue through the 13th, as part of the 2010 Riviera Nayarit Nautical Extravaganza. | |
From March 9-13th the world’s most popular type of sailboat will converge in Riviera Nayarit painting our bay with hundreds of little sails. The J24 races are one of the 7 events of the Regata Copa Mexico Nextel Bicentennial Edition. This racing series will take place between March 6th and 13th and will bring together some of the fastest vessels in the world to this destination, as part of our month long Nautical Extravaganza.
Ten competition regattas shall serve to define the winners from among the crews who have already confirmed their participation from ten different countries, of which include two world champion teams and three North American champions. To guarantee a highly competitive regatta, Mexico Cup has decided to restrict the registrations to only 70 vessels.
The host will be Marina Riviera Nayarit, located in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, from where the vessels will depart to fulfill all and each one of the tasks.
The J24 class is the most popular sailing vessel used at international competitions, for that reason it serves as a high performance ship for competition, as well as for recreational activities. As a matter of fact, this class came to be when Rodney Johnstone and his brother Bob decided to design a ship that would allow them sail with all the family, but keep its ability to participate at races.
Today, there are over 5300 vessels of this kind, conforming 150 fleets in over 40 countries, and to over 50 thousand sportsmen sailing in them.
Activities for Program Participants:
March 6: Boat measurement Marina Riviera Nayarit
March 7: Boat Measurement
March 8: Practice
March 9: Opening Ceremony, Races 1-2, Dinner & Event
March 10: Races 3-4
March 11: Races 5-6
March 12: Races 7-8, Dinner party
March 13: Races 9-10, Gala Dinner and Trophies
General Public Program - March 9-13, 2010
Because the races take place at sea, these are the times suggested for the public to experience the excitement at the Marina Riviera Nayarit:
11 am to 12 pm: Departure of the J24 sailing vessels
4 pm to 6 pm: Arrival of yachts
For more information, visit the J24 SAILING website.
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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