| | |  News from Around Banderas Bay | November 2009 
VYC to Host 2011 Pan American Pre-Regatta
 PVNN
November 11, 2009
| | The Vallarta Yacht Club will be the official host of the Pan American Pre Regatta, October 21-29, 2010. For more information visit VallartaYachtClub.org. | |
The Executive Committee of the Pan American Sailing Federation met at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta in early October to review the Vallarta Yacht Club facility and discuss the progress in organizing the sailing events of the Guadalajara 2011 Pan American Games.
COJOG Assistant Director of Sports Events, Valentin Yanes, said the event will be held in the waters of Nuevo Vallarta, and on October 20 the Vallarta Yacht Club received confirmation that it will be the official host of the event.
Organizers are already preparing the budget requirements for equipment, personnel and services necessary for the Pan American Pre Regatta, which will be held from October 21-29, 2010. The Pan American Pre regatta will serve as a qualifier for the 2011 Pan American Games and will also serve to test and refine all systems and operations in preparation for the main event of 2011.
 The events will be:
Windsurf RS: X - Men
Windsurf RS: X - Women
Laser - Men
Laser Radial - Women
Sunfish - Open
Snipe - Open
Lightning - Open
Hobie Cat 16 - Open
J-24 - Open
Ms. Beatriz González Luna has been named Chairman of the Organizing Committee and the Vallarta Yacht Club Commodore, Ms. Linda Green, will work closely with her in the organization and preparations for both events.
About the Vallarta Yacht Club
The Vallarta Yacht Club is a non-profit, member-owned, private club with social, nautical and community objectives. It has over 500 members and is located in Nuevo Vallarta in the heart of the Riviera Nayarit adjacent to Paradise Village Marina. The club is in its 6th year and is the fastest growing yacht club in Mexico. Signature events include the WesMex Regata, the Banderas Bay Regatta, the San Diego / Vallarta Yacht Club Races, and much more. Other significant events included hosting the 2007 J24 Worlds Championship and the Optimist North American Championship (OPTINAM 2997). For more information about the club and upcoming events, go to VallartaYachtClub.org.
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