Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico - The Vallarta Yacht Club will hold it's semi-annual fundraiser for Banderas Bay's only Junior sailing program this Saturday, April 9th at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta's Paradise Village.

This fundraiser will enable us to maintain the program and its equipment in a sound and safe manner as well as provide opportunities for young sailors to participate in the program, who may otherwise not be able to afford the benefits it provides.

The evening will begin with cocktails from 5:30-6:30, followed by entertainment by the Ensemble of the Association of Young Musicians of Puerto Vallarta, while you enjoy your dinner. Then the evening will finish with a raffle of some great prizes donated by local restaurants and merchants.

The Junior Sailing Program has been in existence since 2005, and continues to focus on the original objectives:

• To teach seamanship, sailing and racing skills, in a safe and fun environment.

• To enable students to acquire, through the overall experience of program activities, life-long values such as sportsmanship, consideration of others, teamwork and self-reliance, as well as a love and respect for the sea.

• To teach young people how to sail to the best of their ability and interest, and to encourage growth in skill and competence through both individual and team participation.

• To encourage the acquisition of competitive sailing skills in regattas and in races at VYC and other Regional, National and International events.

For more information, contact: The Vallarta Yacht Club at (322) 297-2222 or visit VallartaYachtClub.org.