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Bloodydecks.com's Tuna Shootout Results
 PVNN
Bloodydecks.com's Second Annual Tuna Shootout was hosted at Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico over the August 17th to 19th weekend. The annual event drew 16 boats and 65 anglers competing for cash and prizes totaling over $21,000.
Chivas Soccer Team Helps Make Wishes Come True
 PVNN
When MAKE-A-WISH Mexico contacted Carlos (18), Jose Manuel (6) and Diego (16) who have cancer and asked them in private interviews what their most important wish was, they all said "To Meet Las Chivas!"
El Tigre Bikini Jam Golf Tournament
 Bob Anderson
The 2nd Annual El Tigre Bikini Jam Golf Tournament is set for August 30th at Paradise Village’s world class El Tigre Golf Club and Spa. This is one golf tournament you can’t afford to miss.
Guadalajara Dominates 23rd Copa Canto del Sol Results
 Bob Cohen
Warm weather and hot competition scorched the courts at the Canto del Sol Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta from July 31st-Aug 5th. After a week full of action, final matches of the 23rd Copa Canto del Sol Tennis Tournament were played on Saturday.
Banderas Bay Fishing & Bikini Tournament
 Capt. Juan Pablo Moll
The Banderas Bay Big Game Fishing & Bikini Tournament, scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta Aug 29th-Sept 2nd, offers anglers hot competition, smoking bikini models, a professional photographer on every boat and over $200,000 USD in prizes.
XXIII Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament July 31st - August 5th
 Bob Cohen
The XXIII Annual Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament will begin on July 31, 2007 and its conclusion will be on August 5, 2007. Once again Canto Del Sol Tennis Director Martin Parra and his staff will host the tournament.
OPTINAM 2007 Ends with "Trophy of Friendship"
 Kathy Taylor
Congratulations, appreciation and awards were the order of the day at the Optinam 2007 Closing Ceremony on July 14th when 184 sailors, coaches, official, organizers, parents and volunteers celebrated in the Paradise Village Resort Convention Centre.
All-Inclusive Golf & Spa Package at Vallarta's Casa Velas
 PRWEB
What could feel better after playing 18 holes of golf on a Mexican Riviera designer course than a full body massage at a Leading Spa of the World? Casa Velas is offering a new Golf & Spa package, that features a combination of the best golfing and spa services in Mexico's only adults-only all-inclusive golf resort.
El Tigre Golf & Country Club $220,000 Challenge
 Bob Cohen
A very special prize worth $220,000 USD will be awarded for a hole in one on a designated Par 3 hole as Paradise Village's El Tigre Golf & Country Club celebrates its 5th Anniversary Tournament, "Amigos de El Tigre," on Saturday, June 16th.
Soccer Clinics for Kids at CasaMagna Marriott
 PVNN
On June 16th & 17th, several famous ex-professional soccer players from Mexico and the US will be hosting soccer clinics for kids to help the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa raise funds for building a homeless shelter for local youth.
Puerto Vallarta Mexico: Scuba-Duba-Doo! 
 Laura Gelezunas
The Mexican Riviera boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. But since some of the best scenery lies beneath the waves, Vallarta Adventures offers scuba trips to some of the most spectacular dive sites on Mexico's Pacific Coast.
Kid's Cup Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
Beginning June 4th and commencing a week later on June 11th, the Kid's Cup of Mexico will be played at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club. Tennis Director Martin Parra and his club will be hosting the event for the third consecutive year.
Vallarta Yacht Club Sailors at the Mexican Junior Olympics
 Kathy Taylor
Marching behind the banner of their home state of Nayarit, 4 Vallarta Yacht Club junior sailors joined the parade of competitors from Mexico's 32 states at the opening of the Mexican Junior Olympics on May 11th in Huatulco, Oaxaca.
Sergio & Roberto Martinez Win Sports Classic Pro-Am Tennis
 Bob Cohen
Brothers Sergio and Roberto Martinez have captured another Pro-Am tennis tournament, the latest victory coming at the Sidral Aga 14th International Sports Classic.
Sidral Aga 14th International Sports Classic Basketball Recap
 Bob Cohen
The 14th Annual Sidral Aga International Sports Classic came to an end late Sunday, with the finals of the Open Division Basketball played in front of a full house at the Municipal Gym.
Second-Place Can Tour Finish For Speirs
 Newswire
Winnipeg's Adam Speirs fashioned a three-under 68 yesterday to finish tied for second at the $125,000 US Riviera Nayarit Classic in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico with a four-round total of 13-under 271.
First Riviera Nayarit Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament
 PVNN
The first destination event for the newly christened "Riviera Nayarit" will be the First Annual Banderas Bay Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament, scheduled to be held on July 13th through 15th at the Paradise Village Marina and Yacht Club.
American School Golf Scramble & Auction
 PVNN
On Saturday, May 26, Colegio Americano will be holding their annual Golf Tournament at El Tigre Golf Course at 9 am, followed by a Hollywood Gala Auction and Casino Night at the Paradise Village Convention Center.
Family Golf Package Offered at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort
 PRWEB
Adults and their children can now share a passion for golf at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the only family friendly all-inclusive resort in North America and the only luxury all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta to receive the AAA Five-Diamond Award.
XIV Sidral Aga International Sports Classic
 PVNN
Offering a weekend full of fun for all ages, the 2007 Puerto Vallarta Sidral Aga International Sports Classic will take place from May 11-13th at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort, the sports stadium, and resort tennis clubs all around town.
Blood and Murder: All in the Plaza
 Kyle Sheahen
Historically, the Romans had the Coliseum, the Church had the Inquisition and we have Todd Bertuzzi. Our airheaded masses howl as boxers bludgeon brain cells or NASCAR drivers implode into oblivion. For the truly twisted, however, nothing compares to the joyous savagery of a Mexican bullfight.
Surf in Barra de Navidad
 PVNN
Break the boring routine, have an adventure and let the adrenaline flow while learning to surf! Join Aventuras Returi on April 14th for a weekend camping and surfing trip to Barra de Navidad, one of the best beaches in Mexico for surfers.
Day Five of "The Best World's Ever"
 Kathy Taylor
Brazil's Mauricio SantaCruz and his team on Bruschetta are the 2007 J/24 World Champions. Bruschetta led the boat parade through Nuevo Vallarta Harbour to cheers and horns on the final day of what everyone is calling "The Best World's Ever."
Day Four of “The Best J24 World's Ever”
 Kathy Taylor
Mostly moderate northwest breezes set the stage for some great battles on the race course in today’s J/24 World Championship in Nuevo Vallarta. Brazil’s Mauricio Santacruz has led the competition for four days, but there's one more day to go!
Day Three of “The Best J24 World's Ever”
 Kathy Taylor
Mid-way through the 2007 World Championship, Brazil's Mauricio Santacruz (3-3-8-1-7) and his Bruschetta team are still firmly in first place, with Chris Snow's Bogus (8-4-5-2-36-6) from the USA right on his heels. (Series Summary, Preliminary)
Day Two of “The Best J24 World's Ever”
 Kathy Taylor
Although Tuesday was a day of big shifts in the J/24 World's Championship, Mauricio Santacruz from Brazil (3-3-8-1) held onto his first place position with a win in the second race. (Series Summary, Preliminary)
Day One of “The Best J24 World's Ever”
 Kathy Taylor
Winds from 8 to 10 knots shifted across Banderas Bay on the first day of the 2007 World’s, resulting in three general recalls at the start of Race One before the Race Committee put up the Black Flag. (Preliminary Results)
J/24 World's Opens with a Bang
 Kathy Taylor
The sky lit up with fireworks as Governor Ney Gonzales declared the J/24 UBS World Championship Vallarta officially open last night at Paradise Village. Races will be held through the 9th, with the first race of each day starting at 1:00 pm.
PV Race Record Falls with a Bang
 latitude38.com
After more than two decades of trying, it's highly appropriate that when the course record for the Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta race fell, it came down with one heck of a bang.
Carlos Solorio Victorious in Return at Señor Frogs Saturday
 Bob Cohen
Lanna Gym's owner and "Professor" Carlos Solorio was magnificent in his return to the ring Saturday night after over a one year layoff from competition. Solorio was lightning fast against his younger opponent from Mexico City as he knocked him out midway through the first round.
Festival Bahia de Banderas 2007
 Sue Fornoff
This year's International Festival de Bahia de Banderas features a lineup of activities sure to interest everyone. There are sporting events for participants and spectators, a whale photo contest, a ceviche competition and plenty of entertainment.
Catch Some Wind at the J/24 World Championships
 PVNN
The J/24 UBS World Championship, to be held in Nuevo Vallarta from March 1st-9th, will reveal to the rest of the world what the Pacific Coast of Mexico already knows - that Banderas Bay is one of the best sailing destinations in the world.
Thais Romero Wins International Tennis Tournament
 Bob Cohen
Fourteen year old Puerto Vallarta tennis player, Thais Romero, recently competed in the 16 year old division of the Bangoura Junior Championship, upsetting International players in each of the four rounds to win her first USTA event.
Martinez Brothers Win Canto del Sol Pro Am Doubles
 Bob Cohen
The 22nd Annual Canto Del Sol Pro Am concluded Saturday with a thrilling doubles match between the Martinez brothers (Roberto and Sergio) facing defending Amateur Champion, Raul Meza, with this year's professional playing partner Norberto Aguirre.
Vallarta to Host Mexico Kiteboard World Cup - May 2007
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta will host, for the first time in KPWT history, the Mexico Kiteboard World Cup, a new opportunity for the best pro international kiteboarders to gain points for the 2007 World Cup title with a prize money of 40,000 USD, in various competitions mixing freestyle, wave riding and speed crossing. 14/20 MAY 2007
Charros on Horseback: Icons of Mexican Sport, History
 Associated Press
Flashy, well-dressed and reckless, the bronco riding cowboys known as charros are Mexican icons, displaying a style and macho bravery romanticized in the nation's folk songs, paintings and movies.
The Best J/24 UBS World Event Ever!
 PVNN
World famous Mexican hospitality and spectacular sailing conditions promise to be the hallmark of the largest international sailboat regatta ever held in Mexican waters - the 2007 J/24 UBS World Championship in Nuevo Vallarta from March 5th-9th.
Motorcycle Madness!
 PVNN
Celebrate the joys of motorcycling at PV Choppers 2nd Annual V.I.P. Event in sunny Puerto Vallarta Mexico! Join us from February 16th-18th, 2007 for a 3-day motorcycle rally featuring a Poker Run, motorcycle parades, bikini contests and tons of fun!
Spring Break Soccer Training and Spanish Language Camp in Puerto Vallarta
 PRWeb
Camp owners, Joseph Bilotta and Corey Zimmerman, hope to broaden students' world view while providing internationally competitive soccer training and full-immersion language and cultural lessons.
J/24 UBS World Championship Vallarta 2007
 Verania Fernandez
World famous Mexican hospitality and spectacular sailing conditions promise to be the hallmark of the largest international sailboat regatta ever held in Mexican waters - the 2007 J/24 UBS World Championship in Puerto Vallarta, March 1st-9th.
Ventura Sailors Take on World
 Stan Whisenhunt
Ventura Yacht Club will be beaming with pride come March when several of its sailors compete in the J-24 World Championships in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Muay Thai - Vallarta vs D.F.
 Bob Cohen
Coming off the heels of the popular "Quadrangular" event, Carlos Solorio assembled yet another superb Muay Thai card last Saturday night at Club Collage, bringing in fighters from Mexico City for an exciting event entitled "Vallarta vs D.F."
Antonio Ruiz Wins 1st Copa Pacifico
 Bob Cohen
The $16,000 peso first prize in the 1st Annual Copa Pacifico, which was held from Dec 4th-9th at Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club in Puerto Vallarta, went to Antonio Ruiz of Monterrey, the 6th seed and 16th ranked tennis professional in Mexico.
Spearfisherman Goes Deep for Record Tuna
 Dave Strege
Craig Petersen, spear gun in his hands, took a deep breath and descended into the blue water off Mexico's Puerto Vallarta. His target was big tuna. How big? Something along the lines of what appears on the book cover of BlueWater Hunting and Freediving.
Puerto Vallarta Amateur Athletes Honored
 Bob Cohen
On December 1st, the Mexican holiday to commemorate the change of political offices, took a different twist in Colonia La Floresta, as Puerto Vallarta sports stars, mostly youth, were given awards for their efforts in National Olympic events.
Sailing for the 'Real Thing'
 FONATUR
With a wealth of unique wildlife and almost 3,500 miles of isolated coastline from south of San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, many are finding that Mexico's Northwestern region is the perfect place to be one with nature ... and an anchor.
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