Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Beautiful Banderas Bay, Mexico is known for miles of pristine beaches, friendly people, and water sports. Additionally, Banderas Bay is widely known in the international sailing community as one of the best locations for sail racing in the world.
There can be no better demonstration of Banderas Bay’s qualities as a sailing venue than two upcoming events, both happening at the same time. From May 16 to 18 Riviera Nayarit will host both the J/70 Mexican National Championships, and the Festival del Viento, one of the biggest kiteboarding events in the world.
2025 J/70 Mexican National Championship
The 2025 J/70 Mexican National Championship is set to commence its first stage from May 16 to 18 in Nuevo Nayarit, hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club. This is the first of a two-part national series, with the second stage scheduled for November 7 to 9 in Valle de Bravo.
This championship not only serves as a pinnacle event for Mexico’s J/70 fleet but also as a preparatory platform for international competitions, including the J/70 World Championship later in the year. The event is anticipated to draw top-tier talent from all over the world.
The J/70 is the world’s most popular sport sailing boat, and is also one of the most competitive. Mexican J/70 sailors have competed worldwide, and have achieved several podium finishes. For more about the Mexican J/70 Class, visit the official Facebook page.
Festival del Viento
The Festival del Viento returns to Riviera Nayarit from May 16 to 18, 2025, transforming the town of Bucerías into a hub for kiteboarding enthusiasts. Recognized as the largest kiteboarding event in the Americas, the festival attracts over 300 athletes from around the world to compete in various categories, including freestyle, big air, slalom, and long-distance races. A highlight of the event is the downwind race from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle to Bucerías, offering both participants and spectators a thrilling experience. For more information about Festival de Viento, go to sabinomx.com.
Vallarta Yacht Club is the proud host of the J/70 Mexican National Championships, and hosts a number of other sail racing events throughout the year. VYC’s signature events, the WesMex International Small Boat Regatta and the Banderas Bay Regatta, are just two examples of the many sailing events hosted by this premier club. For more information about Vallarta Yacht Club, visit vallartayachtclub.org.
The Vallarta Yacht Club is located at Paseo de Los Cocoteros #55, Local 1201, in Nuevo Nayarit.
