We were introduced to Zihuatanejo Sailfest a number of years ago and have been enjoying the the festivities when our travel timeline matches the Sailfest's dates.
Sailfest tradition was born 2002, when the cruisers, or sail boaters, who were anchored in Zihua Bay, first came together to raise donations to build a bilingual classroom for indigenous children. The result of this event has been vastly successful and through the generous hearts of many people, the school today is able to educated 400 children.
The festival is a seven day event that combines sailing, music, arts, and parties that is supported by many volunteers and international friendship and generosity. It is a joyous and lighthearted event that has a little bit of everything for everyone through events such as a benefit concerts, chili cookoffs, auction sales, rally around the rock sailboat race, gala dinners, sailboat parade, sunset music events on land and sea, run/walk event, a school visit, Champagne brunch, and ending the week off with a well deserved volunteer beach party. What a party!!
This is the boat we were assigned to. A beautiful, and comfortable catamaran with an awesome captain/owner, named Tim. He took his time with us sailing up and down the coast from Zihua Bay to Playa Linda and back, and dropping anchor at Ixtapa Island so we could swim. Our time on the boat was 6 hours which we didn't expect, but we were totally thrilled to be able to have such a wonderful and relaxing day on such a beautiful boat.
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