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’02 Puddle Jump Reunion Set for March

After completing the 3,000-mile passage from Mexico, lying at anchor at Fatu Hiva was both beautiful and blissful.

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During the many years that we’ve been reporting on the Pacific Puddle Jump migration from the West Coast of the Americas to French Polynesia we’ve noticed that in some years the fleet members seemed to be extremely well organized and other years, well . . . not so much.

The Pacific Puddle Jump Class of 2002 was a standout, as its members seemed to have it all together in terms of organization and planning — and that still holds true today.

With the help of Harbormaster Dick Markie of the Paradise Village Resort and Marina at Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, de facto group leader Clark Straw of the San Diego-based Mason 54 Final Straw is organizing a grand reunion in Banderas Bay, to be held March 1-3, 2012 — roughly the 10 year anniversary of when most boats set sail for the storied anchorages of the Marquesas, Tuamotus and Society Islands.

Looking sweet and sexy after a few days rest, the ’02 ladies strike a pose before a night out at Bora Bora.

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"Our plans include an opening night pig roast and South Pacific Night at the Puerto Vallarta YC, which was under construction at when we left in ’02," Clark explains. "On Friday, we’re planning a trip to La Cruz to see the new marina and to meet with the 2012 Puddle Jumpers. The marina may host a cocktail party for us and then we’re planning to have dinner, drinks and music at Philo’s, our friend and fellow ’02 PJ’er Philo Hayward’s famous bar and restaurant in La Cruz. On Saturday, we’re planning a beach party at Paradise Village. The rest of the time will be leisure, fun, and mixing with fellow Puddle Jumpers." A hotel package may also be offered.

The studly ’02 warriors bare their breasts at Bora Bora.

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If you count yourself among the PPJ Class of 2002, but aren’t on Clark’s mailing list, shoot him and email. This is one shindig you don’t want to miss!

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