The Racers Have Come To Town…
It’s always an interesting time of year when the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Racers pull into town… a whole fleet of friends come thru town, and is always feels a bit strange to see the familiar faces in this context. It would be like having your whole weekend cycling club or soccer team showing up at your office building on some random Tuesday…
Congratulations to Peligroso, the Kernan designed 70 footer which has chalked up another win, this time under new Mexican ownership (Lorenzo Berho). They sailed a well-played race and even broke the previous record. Unfortunately for them, the RP 78 Akela led them to the finish, nabbing line honors and the record, but the corrected win overall went to Peligroso. By all reports, it was an epic year, with tales of wild surfing rides abounding.
Peligroso now sails under a Mexican flag…So everyone rolled into town, and the crews drenched their thirsts and dried their gear… and now…
… and now we are into MEXORC, six days of buoy and short distance racing in Banderas Bay. The event includes most of the boats that raced into town from California, some local teams, and a number of boats who come up from Acapulco. Run every two years, this event is always a huge production. This year, the President of Mexico oversaw the opening of the event!
Four fleets are competing, and J World has entered a J/120 with a team of coaches and students. We also have staff members racing onboard the brand-spanking-new 70 foot Pendragon VI and yours truly is aboard the Transpac 52 Flash.
Anyway, more reports soon…
Wayne Zittel
