Hi Brendan, Banderas Bay is a fantastic place to sail, plenty of wind, warm water, whales,...we had lots of fun and good racing at the Banderas Bay Regatta this year. Would be cool to have more Express 27's next year! It's a long 3 day drive from the Bay Area. Cross the border at Nogales (take the truck route!!!). Generally excellent toll highway the entire way (take plenty of pesos), but two challenging spots - a severely potholed 5-10mph nightmare bypass around Navojoa (~45 mins to traverse) and a winding, hilly road from Tepic to Banderas Bay. Need to get import permits for your boat & tow vehicle, very easy to do online at Banjercitos website. Border crossing is easy both ways if you get the permits in advance online and carry multiple hardcopies of your permits, registration and insurance documents. Marina La Cruz boatyard has a good hoist for launching the boat & friendly staff. The trip has some challenges but is worthwhile, I can email more suggestions/details to anybody interested.

:: That is awesome that you are trailering to Banderas Bay.
:: Any comments on how that trip is? Any problems in
:: transit either direction? Sounds super fun!
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:: :: Just completed our 2nd annual trailering trip to
:: :: Banderas Bay. This year I made a Gin Pole to raise &
:: :: lower the mast. Worked great! Pretty easy for 2 people,
:: :: might even be possible for 1 person with more careful
:: :: rigging of the stabilizing lines. I posted a couple of
:: :: photos in the Deck & Rigging gallery.