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| Puerto Vallarta |
| March 13rd
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MEXORC Regatta 2004
Mexorc (Mexican Ocean Racing Circuit), sanctioned
by the Mexican Sailing Federation, is a series of 8
races in and along the Banderas Bay coastline. Over
the years, it has turned into a great attraction for
both racers and viewers.
'Lectronic Latitude wrote: "If
you want to have a good time (sunshine, cervezas,
lots of time for socializing), you still can't beat
MEXORC, even in an off year."
This year's edition began last Saturday with a welcome
cocktail. Sunday was scheduled for the
1 st and 2 nd Windward-Leeward Regatta, Monday is
the day set for the 3 rd modified America's Cup Regatta
and Tuesday for the 4 th Marieta Island Regatta. The
competition continues on Thursday 18 th with the 5
th Panoramic Regatta and the 6 th Windward-Leeward
Regatta with the 7 th scheduled for Friday 19 th .
That night is devoted to the Cocktail Party and the
Prize Dinner.
It was in the mid 70's that a group of enthusiastic
sailors got together to found a new concept: the MEXORC
(Mexican Ocean Racing Circuit) series. This gave Mexicans
a chance to face American sailors in their own waters.
The one-week long competion was held every second
year at first, but became an annual event with the
advent of the sailing competions initiated by the San
Diego Yacht Club and Marina del Rey in California.
They would alternate between Manzanillo and Puerto
Vallarta, only to settle on the Marina Vallarta facilities
in the last few years. The Mexican boats leave from
the Acapulco Yacht Club in such a way as to arrive
here at the same time as the Americans.
Over the circuit's 29 years, many famous sailboats
have participated in the event, for example: Roy Disney's
PYWACKET, John Arens' TOMAHAWK, Jake Wods' SORCERY.
As the competition has achieved world recognition,
each year sees a higher level of competitors not only
from California, but from all over the U.S., Canada
and Europe. Over 29 crafts have registered for this
year's event.
The ROLEX watch company is
the event's main sponsor, along with Cervecería
Modelo, UK Sails, various local enterprises and restaurants,
the State of Jalisco government and the Puerto Vallarta
Tourism Trust. The race headquarters is at the Plaza
Iguana (Flamingo Hotel).
Two Weeks to 2004 Terry Fox Run
Once again, as it has for the last few years, the
Terry Fox Marathon of Hope will take place in Puerto
Vallarta, on Sunday, March 28 th .
This year, Vallarta will be
honored with the presence of Canada's Ambassador
to Mexico, Gaëtan Lavertu
who will preside at the opening of the marathon race
run around the world to raise funds for cancer research.
The race will begin at the Splash water park in Nuevo
Vallarta and end at the American School where the Fair
of Hope will be celebrated until the afternoon, complete
with music, gifts, food and a lot of fun.
Should you want to find out more, register yourself,
contribute to the cause or get sponsor sheets, please
get in touch with the Canadian Consulate here at 293-0098
/ 99 on weekdays till 2 p.m. or by e-mail at vallarta@canada.org.mx
Press Release
Dave Eckert at Café des
Artistes for 2 nd Time
Last March 4 th , the Café des Artistes had
the honor of hosting - for the second time - the famous
TV producer and host, Dave Eckert, for the production
of "Culinary Travels with Dave Eckert", a program broadcast
by Direct TV, The Dish Network, U.S. Air, Delta, and
Northwest Airlines, as well as 200 affiliated TV stations
in the U.S.
With more than 20 years' experience
with TV stations in the field of gastronomy, Dave
Eckert has won an Emmy Award for the production of
his "Culinary
Travels with Dave Eckert". With his extraordinary
knowledge of gastronomy, wines and spirits and his
familiar delivery style, he transmits his experiences,
from the most basic products to the most famous personalities
in the world.
Eckert transports viewers to different regions and
towns known for their wines, their cuisine and their
products.
Upon his arrival, he was greeted by Chef Thierry Blouet
and the entire program was taped at the Thierry Blouet
Author's Kitchen Restaurant, starting with the preparation
of a filet of dorado in a tomato and basil crust on
a pumpkin stew, followed by a ravioli of lamb chop
with shallots au porto.
Eckert also interviewed Chef
Blouet about the evolution of Café des Artistes.
Special 1-Day Clinic for Women Cruisers
COMING ABOUT T...Any Woman's
Sailing School * Puerto Vallarta has announced a
special one-day clinic for women cruisers for March
23rd at 10:00am to 5:00pm, Banderas Bay Yacht Club,
Marina Vallarta.
The experienced team of women
instructors at Coming AboutT is led by solo circumnavigator/author
Pat Henry. With more than 300,000 ocean miles--much
of it solo, the group will present personal-experience-based
seminar topics dealing with a variety of offshore
challenges and recommendations to make long passages
safer, more pleasurable, and less stressful.
Recognizing that every short-handed boat faces the
possibility of becoming a one-handed boat, the team
will include techniques for solo anchoring, docking,
rescue operations, reefing, and more.
They'll discuss preparations-knowledge,
skills, resources, and attitude--to manage navigation,
deal with engine problems, or handle radio contact.
The program will include a section on sail theory
and reefing (shortening sail)...when and why. A section
on efficiency below decks, cooking in stormy conditions,
and planning for a four-week passage will round out
the day.
This Coming AboutT special
program was built on trial and error experience to
answer questions, develop confidence, and help create
more enjoyable and relaxed passages for the participants
as they head toward the Panama Canal, across the
Pacific, or north to the Sea of Cortez for the summer.
Reservations are required and can be made in person
at the Banderas Bay Yacht Club, at the head of 'H'
dock in Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta; by phone
at 01-329-295-5613; by fax at 01-322-222-3411; and
by Email at reservations@comingabout.com
The $30 fee, which includes a box lunch, can be paid
at the club or online at http://comingabout.com (Go
to the payment section on the register page of the
site and click on course number 40006.)
IFC Donates for School Library Renovation
Thanks to the generosity of
the International Friendship Club, the Niños
Heroes de El Canton elementary school fund now has
$49,000. Pesos to renovate its library.
The donation was made at the end of February in an
official ceremony attended by the Mayor himself, who
promised his continued support for the IFC and pledged
to contact the Customs people to see how they could
facilitate the entry of materials donated to this town.
The IFC has been operating in Vallarta since 1989.
Last year alone, it contributed $1,500,000. Pesos to
educational projects.
First Annual Golf Tournament & Country
Auction Night at American School
This year is a repeat performance
for the event, due to the fact that so many people
enjoyed it last year. There will be country western
music, décor,
along with a Live Auction that is lots of fun and will
feature items such as: a trip for 2 to Cancun including
airline and hotel, a week stay in Paris, a one night
/ two days' stay at the Four Seasons Resort in Punta
Mita, bay cruises, art, furniture, and pieces of designer
jewelry, dinner passes at top restaurants, golf packages,
and lots more. All will be auctioned by a professional
auctioneer.
Doors will open at 7 p.m. and everyone is sure to
have a great time. Dress is informal, country western
get-up, jeans, etc. The casino is always popular and
for those great bargains, the bazaar will be offering
the best buys on restaurant and boutique items.
Participants in the Golf Tournament happening on the
same day as the Auction Night are cordially invited
to join the Country Auction Night as prizes will be
announced that night.
American School Scramble
Saturday, March 20 th at 8:30 a.m., the Shotgun Start
of the First Annual American School Golf Tournament
will be called at the Flamingos Golf Club.
The tournament will be a "scramble",
meaning that golfers of all levels can play together,
i.e.: all four golfers on one team hit their individual
drives and the best is selected. The players then
go on to hit their second shots and this process
continues all the way to the green where all the
golfers putt out from the location of the best approach
shot, until one of the four balls is in the cup.
In addition to trophies for the best team, there will
also be individual prizes for closest to the pin, hole-in-one,
etc.
All funds raised at this tournament will go to the
improvement of our athletic facilities such as new
basketball and volleyball courts.
For team and / or individual reservations, information
regarding free transportation to and from the Club,
etc., please contact Elena Garza by e-mail at: egarza@aspv.edu.mx ,
call the school at 221-1525 or the Club at 044 (322)
294-1151 as soon as possible as there is only room
for 32 teams (128 players).
Entry fee is $130. U.S. Dollars ($1,430. Pesos) and
includes a Bar-B-Q dinner and admission to the Country
Auction Night at the American School campus. Extra
dinner tickets are $30. U.S. Dollars each. Tickets
can be purchased at the Pro Shop at the Flamingos Golf
Club, or from Elena Garza at the American School.
Calendario
de Celebraciones /Celebration Calender Marzo/March 18
Oil expropriation in Mexico
 After a series of unjust situations
of the transnational industries against the Mexican
oil industry workers, a transcendental and historic
decision was made in our country on March 18 th which
motivated the passing of the oil expropriation act
by the president Lázaro
Cárdenas. On the 18 th of March this event is
commemorated as an action that strengthened the nationalist
spirit of all Mexicans.
Expropiación Petrolera en México
Luego de una serie de
situaciones injustas por parte de las industrias
transnacionales en contra de los trabajadores mexicanos
de la industria petrolera, el 18 de marzo de 1938
se llegó en nuestro
país a una determinación que ha sido
trascendental e histórica. Esto fue lo que
motivó el decreto del presidente Lázaro
Cárdenas de la Expropiación Petrolera.
El día 18 de marzo en México se conmemora
este hecho como una acción que fortaleció el
espíritu nacionalista de todos los mexicanos.
Marzo/March 21
Birthday of Benito Juárez García
 He was the one that promulgated
those reform laws in our country that established
the separation between the rights of the State and
those of the Church and subsequently repelled a French
invasion of our country. Mister Benito Juárez García, known as, "Benemérito
de las Americas" (he who has deserved well of
the Americas) is a great example for all Mexican people.
In Mexico we commemorate the birth of this important
character in the political life of this country on
March 21 st .
Nacimiento de Benito Juárez García
Fue quien promulgó las Leyes de Reforma
en nuestro país, mediante las que se establecía
separar los derechos del Estado y de la Iglesia y
posteriormente repeler una invasión francesa
a nuestro país. Don Benito Juárez García
conocido como el "Benemérito de las Americas" es
un gran ejemplo para todos los mexicanos. El 21 de
Marzo en México conmemoramos el natalicio
de este personaje en la vida política de este
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