The annual Zihuatanejo Sail Fest, or “Regatta en el Paraiso” is fast coming upon us. This year it is slated for February 3 through 8, and though there may be fewer boats participating this year (financial constraints and uncertainties are being felt everywhere), you can be sure that there’ll be plenty of fun and sun to be had. This is all in benefit of local schools and educational facilities for kids who have scant other recourse.
This event used to be coordinated out of Rick’s Bar in downtown Zihua; Rick’s has now transformed into the Zihua Lighthouse, or El Faro de Zihuatanejo at the same location, and more information and signups for Sailfest activities and boat participation can still be obtained there or through the Sailfest website at http://www.zihuasailfest.com.
Sailfest in Zihuatanejo
Zihua Sail Fest: February 3rd thru February 8th, 2009
The tentative schedule is basically as follows:
Tuesday, Feb 3rd – Kick Off Party at Zihua Lighthouse. T-shirt sales, signups for the events, volunteer recruiting, etc.
Wednesday, Feb. 4th – Benefit Concert & CD Release party. Local, national & international musicians to play. Donations all go to build classrooms for the kids. BBQ.
Thursday, Feb. 5th – Beach Party & Games at Playa Madera with 100 invited school children. Fun, food and beverages available. There will be a Chili cook-off later in the afternoon. Judge the chili, sample local restaurants and crafts.
Friday, Feb. 6th – Pursuit Race, a fun race in and out of the bay followed by Dinghy Raft-up & Potluck Appetizer party at Playa Madera
Sat, Feb 7th- A Sail Parade with all boats “dressed” circles Zihuatanejo Bay and heads out to Ixtapa and back. Many boats host paying passengers, proceeds also going to the kids’ cause.
Sunday, Feb. 8th- Wrap up BBQ, Beach Party, Awards, Auction, Raffle at Playa Madera. Selections of food from local restaurants, great raffle, auction prizes and fun for all.
For more information, photos and write-ups of past years’ events and fun, visit the website at http://www.zihuasailfest.com
See this blog entry from past participants in the Zihua Sailfest
http://raptordance.blogspot.com/2007/02/busy-time-in-zihuatanejo.html
