11:00 am Opening Flag Ceremony: Mexico - USA – Canada
11:15 amCommodore and Priest Welcome remarks
11:30 amBlessing of the Fleet -Priest will bless the fleet in a panga. Mariners are encouraged to join in the procession with their dinghies or tenders. Everyone is welcome to participate.
11:30 Novice Junior Sailing Program. Young sailors (8-10years) will demonstrate their sailing skills in a Lagoon regatta. Parents and non-students have the opportunity to experience sailing in J-World’s two J-80 sailboats or just watch the fleet up close aboard a panga or powerboat. Space will be granted on a “First come First Serve” basis . Sign up at Vallarta Yacht Club.
12:00 – 18:00Public Open House at the Club – Snacks served and Cash bar. Information booths on VYC membership, The Junior Sailing Program, The Navy League and Boat Mexico.
14:00 – 16:30Advanced Junior Sailing Offshore Regatta – Our young sailors will enjoy a regatta outside the Paradise Village Marina breakwater with Optis, Lasers and 420s boats. Spectator boat Sign up at Vallarta Yacht Club.
17:00 pmPresentation VYC 2008/2009 Events Calendar Commodore John Moore will make a presentation of the Vallarta Yacht Club Goals and Events planned for the 2008/2009 Season
18:00 pmFund Raiser Spaghetti Dinner for Junior Sailing Program Fun Spaghetti Dinner and Salad – Admission Adults $120.00 pesos - Kids $60.00 pesos
Poker: 200 Peso buy in. All are welcome!