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Let There Be a Blast

Demonstrating the true spirit of the Blast, this unidentifiable contestant in the catch-the-waterballoon-from-the-third-floor-Sky-Bar-at-the-Nayarit-Riviera-Marina goes for the big splash.

© 2009 Peter Meyer

While the first two days of the three-day Banderas Bay Blast featured less consistent wind than normal, the crews of the 32 participating cruising boats have had a great time nonetheless. After all, in Ha-Ha-like fashion, it’s the sailing fun with friends that counts, not how spotty the wind is or where you finish in the fleet. Besides, the social activities have been non-stop, with countless friendships made. Today’s final race, the Pirates for Pupils Spinnaker Run for Charity from Punta Mita to Paradise Marina, will wrap up the event.

Singlehander David Addleman of the Monterey-based Cal 36 Eupsychia looks great in ideal Banderas Bay sailing conditions. After three years in Mexico with the family’s ancient Cal 36, David heads to Malaysia in two weeks – by plane – to try to close a deal on a Santa Cruz 50.

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Does this look like fun or what? © Fred Fago Even in times like these, when the weather is chilly and the breeze is light, diehard sailors can still find valid reasons to fiddle around with their boats.