Banderas Bay Regatta & Clinic
March 14-20, 2010

Banderas Bay Regatta is a special event. Participants range from flat-out racers, to cruising vessels who have sailed the seas to enjoy the wonders of Banderas Bay. The regatta represents the culmination of the month-long "Festival Nautico" in Puerto Vallarta, and has become a favorite of locals and visitors. Click here for the event website..

J World will be offering sailors the opportunity to come play (and learn) during this special event. We will be hosting a three day racing clinic prior to the regatta, which will include boathandling, sail handling, strategy, tactics, rules, etc. etc... all the elements which will contribute to a successful regatta. Please refer to our Race Week (Intro and Advanced) pages for details on the topics which will be covered.

Then it is test time... and we have the ultimate test: a real regatta! The event is a perfect blend of positive attitudes, friendly competition, and ideal weather. Participation in the event of course includes participation in all the land based activities which the Vallarta Yacht Club has planned.

Each of our J/80s will have teams of three students plus one coach per boat. Everyone aboard will rotate through all the positions while getting the positive insights of one of our renowned J World instructors. The cost for participating in the clinic and regatta is $1595 per person (plus taxes). The host facility, the Paradise Village Resort, also offers great room rates for regatta participants, so ring the friend and family along for a fun vacation.

This year, J World is inviting all boat owners/teams to attend our pre-regatta clinic. Classroom sessions will cover sail trim, boathandling, strategy, tactics, and rules. On the water, coaches will conduct practice races and provide feedback on a wide range of topics. Participation in the BYOB (bring-your-own-boat) clinic is $500 per boat.

Reserve your space early, as this event always sells out! Call 800-910-1101