Welcome to the XVIII Regata Internacional, the 2010 Banderas Bay Regatta held in Vallarta, Mexico. Now in its 18th year, this 5 day event March 16-20, 2010 is specially designed with Cruisers in mind - fun but competitive races between boats designed for coastal and offshore cruising. Race boats and catamarans join the fun too in this non-profit event. With nightly fiestas, live music and entertainment, this is the signature event of the Vallarta Yacht Club. 

 NEW for 2010 ... Grand Welcome Event with entertainment by "Rhythms of the Night" dancers from Vallarta Adventures!  Get a sneak preview of this exciting experience, and our Welcome Event is FREE to all Regatta participants.  And you asked for it, we deliver ... more live music nightly after the races.  Come join the fun and register now ... this will be the best year yet!

Our Yacht Club is Regatta headquarters, located next to the world class Paradise Village Marina in tropical Riviera Nayarit.  The VYC has become renowned  for hosting premier international sailing events ranging from the San Diego YC's Vallarta Race to the J24 World Championship. The Marina is part of the Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa complex, where amenities provide a luxury stopover for slip-holders and visiting family.

Bahía de Banderas is the premier sailing venue on the Pacific coast of Mexico, one of the largest natural bays in Mexico with recorded depths of over 3,000 feet. The blue waters are home to whales, manta rays, sea turtles, dolphins and deep-water fish. Steady afternoon winds consistently range from 12-18 knots, making it a perfect sailing venue. The race course begins only 2 miles from the channel entrance to Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit.   

Sign up now!! Go to "For Particpants" for all forms, info and Early Bird Discounts on hotel rooms, too.

For information about all 2010 nautical events in Riviera Nayarit, click here for our About Banderas Bay page.