Judging from the photos the Umbrella Downwind Regatta at Marina Riviera Nayarit, Mexico was a great success, and a couple of participants gave us their take on the day's celebrations:
First take a look at this clip of the day's events:
Katrina Liana said... This is our third year of celebrating Summer Sailstice in Banderas Bay Mexico. Adam Finer of Pacific Paddle-Bucerias along with Mike Danielson of PV Sailing-La Cruz de Huanataxtle help organize a unique Umbrella / SUP Regatta. 2015 Sailstice consist of umbrellas or any custom material to catch wind along with anything that floats without a motor and some sort of rudder control. Goal, style points, finish first and do not capsize. Pacific Paddle introduced a new type of monster size SUP boards for up to 2 - 8 people each for a drag-race. The competitors, Team Crocs, Team Chili, Team SUP & Team Starboard. Three of the teams had children as crew (smart on weight) with many penalties (due to adults) playing during the course.
Disclaimer, no humans were harmed during these events. Join us next year 2016 Summer Sailstice and Paddle Regatta at Marina Riviera Nayarit.
Mike said... This is the 3rd year of fun on the water mayhem We might have put the yachts away for summer because of people traveling but the fun continues ...La Cruz is awesome in the summer and everyone gets involved with passion to play! An Added Proud Papa goes to my son Merik for being here and helping to make it happen... A Cool Fathers Day Thing... Tks.... Hum... Kick me"... Kat rocks and gets the Marina onboard! ... Tell me where there is another marina where you can have an Umbrella downwinder, full contact 8man (and Kids), Paddle board rally and have the security guards cook the Tacos... This place Rocks!
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Thanks for your news and photos guys, and Keep up the Fun... We look forward to seeing what you get up to for Summer Sailstice 2016!
