The action-packed Banderas Bay Blast, three days of 'nothing serious' sailing fun as well as sailor socializing on land, is set for December 10-12, with the Pirates for Pupils Spinnaker Run on December 12. Sponsored by Latitude 38, Marina La Cruz, Punta Mita Yacht & Surf Club and Vallarta Yacht Club.

On day 1, you'll start off La Cruz around noon and head to a mark off the Nuevo Nayarit breakwater, then back to finish at La Cruz. Day 2 head up the coast to Punta de Mita, and day 2 head downwind to Nuevo Vallarta for the Pirates for Pupils Charity Spinnaker Run.

The Notice of Race is here.