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| Puerto Vallarta |
| April 3rd
to 9th, 2004 |
Press Release
A Very Special Event at the Church of Our Lady of
Guadalupe
 A special Easter event will take place at the Parroquia
de Guadalupe from April 5 th to 16 th . At the request
of Padre Estaban, a rare piece of Verde Antique marble
will be displayed for the services. The event is based
on a fascinating marble stone that was discovered in
Seattle, Washington, on June 28, 1993.
The discovery came when Robert Lang was actually cutting
the marble himself to lay it on his recording studio
floor. He was altered by a flash of light that drew
his eyes to the marble's center where an image that
was not there before was now very visible. In the white
veins of the stone (naturally occurred) a formation
of a male, human-like image holding a candle with a
flame is present. After examination, it was quite clear
what the image was, so the need to share this awesome
piece of marble and story of light has been with him
ever since.
It is believed by Seattle and Puerto Vallarta clerics
to tell the story of the Risen Christ.
Press Release
Banderas Regatta News
The Banderas Bay International Regatta kicked off
with the traditional competitor's parade between the
Paradise Resort Nuevo Vallarta breakwaters, entering
the bay under clear, blue tropical skies. Winds of
8 knots allowed the fleet of forty-six boats to sail
to the course in preparation for the eight class starts.
This year's fleet ranged in size from 23 feet to 80
feet in length and was primarily a cruiser's regatta
with one superstar and one trailer boat to add variety.
Temperatures in the low 80's and the general party
atmosphere had boat crews dancing along their side
decks, waving at the crowds of spectators.
Friday's races began at 13:30 local time with class
one and succeeding classes starting every five minutes
through class seven. The only casualties were those
who neglected the SPF 15 or stronger sun block... Spectators
on the beach had clear views of the starts and the
spinnaker run back to the line.
Saturday's race showed more awareness of the course
and the line with exciting starts and no over early
restarts. By Sunday, with winds at 12 to 13 knots,
the starts were much more aggressive, even for the
cruisers, and as a result two boats plugged themselves
into untenable spots at the Committee boat end as the
count reached single digits. To avoid the looming possibility
of a collision they opted to cross early but made quick
restarts, losing little time on their fleet. These
winds made Magnitude's start even more impressive than
previous days as she pursued the seven classes strung
along the course.
Regatta events ashore were every bit as much fun as
the action on the course, starting on Thursday with
the welcome reception at the Paradise Hotel Amphitheater.
This affair included a hosted bar, snacks and a performance
by Nayarit Ballet Folklorico's stunning hula dancers.
Friday and Saturday after-race festivities moved to
the Vallarta Yacht Club clubhouse where there was live
music to help the charged-up racers burn off any leftover
energy. Sunday evening the Grand Awards Banquet started
off with giant Margaritas and an awsome buffet. The
crews mingled, exchanging guesses of their fleet standing
and offering excuses for various aspects of their performance
until the final results were announced.
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