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First Motor Sailboat Charity Rally
The Birth of the Rally
As many of you know, Guaymas and San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico were hit with a major hurricane on Sept 2, 2009. Jimena dumped 43.39 inches (711 ml) of rain in 36 hours and broke all records. You can imagine the intensity of the flash flooding that occurred and water levels rose so high that most people were forced to abandon their homes and vehicles and go to their roofs to escape the torrent.
After the storm, the streets were filled with furniture, swamped cars and trucks, and tons and tons of debris. Major highways were impassable because of bridges that had washed out. The main highway in San Carlos was washed away in 2 spots by flash floods. Marina Seca was badly damaged, with boats being washed out over the highway to the beaches. There was no public water for over 15 days as well as no telephone or internet.
The damages associated with Hurricane Jimena in Guaymas and San Carlos totaled over $37 million. Some houses were destroyed or damaged so severely that people could not return to them for several months, mainly in the poorest areas. School was suspended for over two months in most areas.
There was a huge local public response after the storm, but so much damage was insurmountable and many problems still exist.
To raise funds, the Guaymas to Kino Charity Rally was born. It is sponsored by the Lion’s Clubs of Mexico.
Welcome to the first annual, to be held on May 10 th, 2010. All proceeds will be dispersed between the orphanage in Kino and those unfortunate people who lost everything during the hurricane.
The registration fee is $100. (PayPal payment here) There is a $25 discount for everyone registering before May 5. It is open to power boats and sailboats. We will issue t-shirts and hats for everyone participating in the rally.
The rally will start at San Carlos on May 10, allowing two days to arrive in Kino Bay. The Mexican navy will escort the fleet for the entire trip in case of any problems that may come up. There will be a potluck party on the beach at El Choyudo, the halfway point.
After anchoring in Kino Bay, there will be a free shuttle service for your convenience from the anchorage to shore. The town of Kino Bay will be hosting a fiesta to celebrate. On the return trip there will be another layover at El Choyudo for anyone wishing to have another beach party.
After everyone returns to San Carlos, there will be an award party on May 15 at the Yacht Club in San Carlos. At this time we will have drawings for gifts donated from various sponsors and local businesses. One of the prizes will be a week’s stay at the Costa de Oro Beach Resort in Mazatlan, Dec 24-31, 2011.
There are two anchorages at El Choyudo depending on the wind. They are very close to a detached rock with a light tower. The Rains Guide to Mexico Boating gives it as 28 degrees 19.02' north and 111 degrees 27.56' west.
You can register for the rally at Barricuda Bob's on Saturday and Sunday morning from 10 to 12.
For further information
Email your questions to rallyinfomexico@yahoo.com
For pre-registration contact: www.go2sancarlos.com
To register: 011-622-22-24333
To see pictures of the destruction caused by Hurricane Jimena, please go to:
http://picasaweb.google.com/cybercoseguridad/StormPhotos942009
Videos of the storm and destruction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbqUwnQ_Jz8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFU8hBZWzsw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMwqTwbbflo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSqNrE-67IY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-ACpynxkBk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChUmDnLYzCg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfhRPnOJ3kw
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