2008 Puerto Vallarta Race News
02/26/08 06:00 PM Pacific Time - Well the real interesting portion of the race is about to begin, the jaunt across from Cabo to Puerta Vallarta. Most of the Divisions are very tight. Magnitude 80 looks to be in position to bext Pyewacket's course record, time will tell, but they should be first to finish-- although Beowulf may hang on to that. The rest of the fleet should pass Cabo with in the next 12 hours . Stay tuned for the exciting finish...
02/24/08 08:00 PM Pacific Time - All the boats got off well and seem to be making good speed. Below see a few more pictures from the starts provided by Brent R Boyd...
Pendragon on the move.
Peligroso gets off!
Akela & Magnitude 80 getting into position
02/23/07 9:30 PM PDT-- All are hoping for some WIND!! Enjoy some great pictures of the days start provide by Brian Ganz...
Peligroso
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A Race Classic!
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Akela
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All you can say is WOW!
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Stark Raving Mad
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Magnitude 80
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02/23/08 06:00 AM Pacific Time - The day #1 starters are moving right along. Today Division #3 starts at Noon PDT followed by Divsion #2 & #3 in 10 minute staggered starts. Below see a couple more pictures from Thursday's start and a picture of FIS Tracking crew member, Bill Borgstrom enjoying the SDYC ambiance and we think maybe some libations!
Super Gnat is ready to go!
More pre-race enjoyment!
Beowulf is anxious to start!
02/22/08 07:00 AM Pacific Time - Well the race continues and the crews look to be taking quite a pounding sailing straight into a head wind! Check out the new weather features and the race action on the FIS Tracking 2008 Puerta Vallarta Race Page to see what is in store for these crews. Also stay tuned for more pictures and any race updates.
02/21/08 03:00 PM Pacific Time - The gun has sounded and the 2008 Puerta Vallarta Sail Race is off! We will update any news as it occurs and provide pictures so stayed tuned. Below see a picture of FIS Tracking Crewmembers Bill Borgstrom and Terry LaMarre relaxing with esteemed sailing reporter and broadcaster Gail Strickland at Fiddlers after a day of Race Prep.
Uncontrollable Urge to Race!!
Some pre-race enjoyment!
Beowulf to the Start!!!
02/21/08 06:00 AM Pacific Time - It is time to RACE!!! The Performance Cruising Class & Division #4 get off today. Stay tuned for news updates & photos of the start.
Super Gnat ready to be tracked!
Condor just about ready
Beowulf