Most people have heard of the America's Cup. For those who haven't, a bit of history is in order. The America's Cup race is the world's oldest yacht race and garners television coverage and excitement around the globe. The race got its start in 1851, when the yacht America beat out the cream of the British racers by a lead of 20 minutes. That was the beginning of a history setting competition that has involved nations from around the world and does so to this day.
For 132 years, the winners of the America's Cup were American ships and crews, though that record was shattered by Australia. The excitement that comes with the America's Cup Challenge is a palpable thing and you can find both rich and poor, young and old, pouring over the statistics of the various ships and crews that will be competing in this amazing event. While the nest America's Cup Challenge has yet to happen and no new victor has emerged from the crowd of hopefuls, you can still experience the excitement and adrenaline that the regatta offers. There have been some famous names at the helm during America's Cup Challenges in years past. Ted Turner of television fame guided the yacht Courageous to victory at one time. Alan Bond and Dennis Connor are two other prominent names in the regatta annals.
How does the America's Cup relate to Puerto Vallarta? You can take the America's Cup Challenge and learn how to pilot one of these amazing vessels with the help of some amazing professionals. This is not just any yacht, though; it is on one of two amazing Australian yachts that were actual Cup contenders. Imagine the snap of the sails in the wind, the sun on your face and the salt spray in the air as you effortlessly plow through the waves in a beautiful yacht.
After the race regatta, you can retire to the harbor and a victory celebration. The tour coordinators even offer photographs of your winning race. What a great way to immortalize this memorable experience! Whether you are a novice or a veteran sailor, this is an amazing opportunity to pit your skills against the forces of nature aboard one of the finest vessels to ever sail the seas. Think of the amazing experience with some of the best instructors in the industry taking you under their wing to learn the ways of the waves.
When you visit Puerto Vallarta, make sure to check in with the tour operators and find out if there are any openings. You simply cannot afford to pass up the opportunity to skipper a yacht of this caliber in the crystalline seas around this beautiful city. While you are checking on the availability of your yachting tour, ask about the many other exciting tour packages offered around the city and the countryside around the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta. You will find some amazing deals and have the trip of a lifetime.
