Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Sun, surf, and reggae will be part of the Nautical Extravaganza at Riviera Nayarit in March. The Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand Up Paddle Classic will celebrate its 3rd edition at Mexico's Pacific Treasure, and you won't want to miss this years outstanding line-up of competitors.

Legendary surfers like Gerry López, Aaron Napoleon, and Garrett McNamara have already confirmed their participation, as well as upcoming stars like Kai Lenny, Collin Mc Phillips, and Kai Salas. Also, the organizers of this competition have proven their great commitment with Riviera Nayarit, its natural environment, and its people, by offering all the profits of the event to foundations Punta Sayulita and Reef Check.

Marketing efforts by the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Riviera Nayarit include supporting activities like the Nautical Extravaganza and the Regata Copa México Edición Nextel Bicentenario, which guarantee to attract competitors, as well as an intense media exposure by the networks that cover these events.

The tournament begins March 9 - 11 and is being organized by the Punta Sayulita Resort Community. It is rapidly becoming one of the most looked-for events each year in Riviera Nayarit. Most competitions, except the long distance SUP are viewable from the beach in Sayulita, and they usually begin at 8 am, concluding at around 5 pm.

Complementing a weekend of professional surf, the party in Sayulita will continue through the night, starting on Saturday, March 10 at 8 pm. A wonderful free concert full of energy by the international reggae artist Mishka, and the Punta Sayulita Classic will feature the legendary reggae artist, Pato Banton.

For more information, visit the Punta Sayulita Classic website.