Sailing in Banderas Bay

And sailing is an amazing way to get out and enjoy the natural beauty of the bay.

The XXI Banderas Bay International Regatta will take place March 19 to 23, 2013 and is always one of the most popular events of the year in the Puerto Vallarta region.   The Regatta is a non-profit event hosted by the Vallarta Yacht Club, which has hosted other notable events for serious racers, mega-yachts, and cruisers including the 2011 Pan American Games and J24 World Championship & Nationals.  The Banderas Bay Regatta is the annual signature event of the Vallarta Yacht Club and has grown to be the largest cruising regatta on Mexico’s Pacific coast.

For those looking to learn to sail, J World Sailing School offers lessons for all levels of experience with day classes, private and group lessons, weekendsailing courses and 3, 5 or 7 day live-aboard cruising.

But if your interest is a more leisurely day at sea, there are numerous sail boat charters in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit offering everything from small 28 foot sailboats to 68 foot catamarans perfect for private parties of up to 100 people, and which provide day or evening cruises.