 In March of 2008, Puerto Vallarta hosted the MEXORC and Banderas Bay Regatta sailing events. The Mexican Ocean Racing Circuit (MEXORC) has been one of the most prestigious ocean sailing events since its inception in 1976. Competitors include the best of the Mexican and North American fleets. In its 32 years, this bi-annual race has had as many as 300 participants a year.
This year’s venue, here in beautiful Banderas Bay, included 3 distance races with a minimum course of 20 miles, and 2 days of buoy racing. Courses were designed to push tactical skills and boat speed for multiple classes of boats. After a week of competition, race results were celebrated during an elegant awards dinner held at the new Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Competitors, friends and family enjoyed a gourmet buffet while listening to music by Mexico City’s symphony orchestra and the lights of Vallarta in the distance.
The competitors are already looking ahead to participate in the next MEXORC events in 2010. For further information, go to www.mexorc.com
Awards were presented for the following race results.
Overall results:
1. Akela Bill Turpin
2. Morpheus Jim Gregory
3. Bandido Ernesto Amtmann
Class A:
1. Akela Bill Turpin
2. OEX Peter Tong
3. Pendragon John MacLaurin
4. Peligroso Mike Cambell
Class B:
1. Morpheus James Gregory
2. Ruahatu Ricardo Brockmann
3. Flojito Gabriel del Valle
4. Jeito Francisco Guzman
5. Blue Blazes Dennis Pennell
6. Wasabi Jorge Ripstein
7. Rain Cloud Lorenzo Behro
8. Tatei II Carlos Ramos C.
Class C:
1. Bandido Ernesto Amtamann
2. Velocity Francisco Villar
3. Super Gnat Cliff Thompson
4. Dreadnaught Laura Legorreta
5. Iorana Jerry O’hea
6. Sirius Miguel Lanzagorta
7. Shamadi Miguel Van Hasselt
8. Veloce II Eduardo Baptista
The competitors are already looking ahead to participate in the next MEXORC events in 2010. For further information, go to www.mexorc.com
By Cynthia Beare and Juan Pablo Hernández
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