h2obietony wrote:
^^^ Since this is a North American Championship, they are already welcome. However, we rarely/never get Mexican nationals from the active Hobie areas of Mexico attending our Division regatta - Puerto Penasco is a several day drive from those areas. I wonder if any teams would make the drive, or would they be more likely to fly/charter a boat?
The new president of FMV is behind some changes for national and international events in Mexico. The Hobies are included as part of Copa Mexico for the first time in March 2014. There might be some support from him and the Hobie class for the event. I'm working on getting a new fleet started in the Puerto Vallarta area to support the class. I think it is definitely worth talking to FMV and the Class ... I've been involved with junior sailing in Banderas Bay for the 6 or 7 years but I'm new to the Hobie Class. There is probably money from the FMV, Local tourism board, and the Federal government to support and promote an event like this. I know that people fly into the Yucatan and charter boats for Cancun events. If the logistics work for the NA's that far north they might do the same.
Cheers,
Randy