12:00  Banderas Bay Blast

The action-packed Banderas Bay Blast, three days of 'nothing serious' sailing fun as well as sailor socializing on land, is set for December 14-15, with the Pirates for Pupils Spinnaker Run on December 16. Sponsored by Latitude 38, Marina La Cruz, Punta Mita Yacht & Surf Club and Vallarta Yacht Club.

Leave VYC at noon and head to LaCruz for a fun night at Philo's, head to Punta Mita the next day to anchor out, dress like a pirate and return to VYC the next day on the Pirates for Pupils Spinnaker Run and party the night away!

Ready to have fun on beautiful Banderas Bay? Sign up here.

The Notice of Race is here.

12:00  Banderas Bay Blast

The action-packed Banderas Bay Blast, three days of 'nothing serious' sailing fun as well as sailor socializing on land, is set for December 14-15, with the Pirates for Pupils Spinnaker Run on December 16. Sponsored by Latitude 38, Marina La Cruz, Punta Mita Yacht & Surf Club and Vallarta Yacht Club.

Leave VYC at noon and head to LaCruz for a fun night at Philo's, head to Punta Mita the next day to anchor out, dress like a pirate and return to VYC the next day on the Pirates for Pupils Spinnaker Run and party the night away!

Ready to have fun on beautiful Banderas Bay? Sign up here.

The Notice of Race is here.

5:00 - 10:00  Pirates for Pupils After Party

Pirates for Pupils downwind run from Punta de Mita. Party at VYC after the event.

8:00  Puerto Vallarta International Fireworks Festival

Puerto Vallarta will play host to the 2014 International Fireworks Festival from December 20 through 31st.

In 2008, as part of Puerto Vallarta's 90th Anniversary celebration, a National Fireworks Competition turned the Puerto Vallarta Sports Stadium into a dazzling fiesta full of bright lights and colors.

Fireworks manufacturers and other members of the pyrotechnic industry from four different countries: Italy, USA, Canada and Spain; and five states of the Mexican Republic: Jalisco, Puebla, Zacatecas, Sonora and Mexico State; are expected to participate in the festival.

In addition to giving pyrotechnical showmen from around the world the chance to showcase their various disciplines and specialties, the 11 day (and night) event will deliver a variety of cultural activities, including music, dance, and art exhibitions.

Fireworks will be set off from three points: Los Muertos Pier, the Malecón, and Peninsula. The pyrotechnic displays will have Banderas Bay area-related themes, be set to music, and will last approximately 20 minutes each.

This is a great time to get on the water and see some fabulous fireworks!