Joe, did you say boat builder! The Rio de la Plata is a famous sailing area, as well as having had well-known ship builders, ….. you are going to fit in as a duck in the water!
Sailing Yachts and Power Motor Boats Regattas in the southern coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and the River Plate.
For the last 100 years Argentina has always been the home to international regattas and off shore competitions for all Latin America.
This country’s passion for water sports and sail trips began during the last years of the nineteenth century, when a few of the most well brought young boys of our society’s most respectful families engaged in an incredible adventure as they sailed through the Atlantic coasts towards the southern Patagionia lands. Mr. Hortencio Aguirre Anchorena and some of his closest friends got together after the amazing experience and decided to open the Yacht Club Argentino.
It was a few months later when the first sail regatta took place in our country. This was one of the biggest events in the southern continent at that time, all the most important families and personalities open their busy schedules to witness it. “It was unforgettable”, this is the impression that can be traced down through the papers of that time. It must have been, for these chick events haven’t stopped ever since.
After this initial foundation, many other yacht, sail and boating clubs appeared, and were very welcome by our society, and still are.
Buenos Aires is a port side city; its shores are bathed by the waters of one of the world’s widest river, the Rio de la Plata, as well as by the foamy shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Just across the Rio de la Plata is our neighbor slash brother country, Uruguay. This excellent fluvial location is very well taken advantage by all those sea lovers who enjoy not only sailing and cruising but as well very much appreciate these kinds of sports. And although, as we said before, Argentina has always hosted all sorts of events of this kind, for the last few years the feeling for these kind of sports has grown bigger and bigger, experiencing with off the top locations, both in Argentina and Uruguay.
In summertime the beloved location has become Punta del Este, just a few hours away from BA, in Uruguay. The over the top summer resort that welcomes the crème de la crème of all Latin America, and during the last few years has also been the chosen destination for many Americans and Europeans for its gorgeous beaches, its broad night life, and of course, because it is proven that Punta –as the frequent visitors call it- is the top place to be in during January and February. The famous summertime regattas go from the Argentinean Delta to the Punta del Este port. The Delta also hosts famous regattas, very well known for their international level. Mar del Plata, the seaside host to these events has historically been a luxurious beach resort in Argentina, offering the visitors the best of our traditions and lifestyle.
These southern portside cities that welcome hundreds of sea loving visitors every day, have proven them right in their choices, for their comfort, luxury and style are the best perfect match to these outstanding water events.
Meantime, ............... More Soon, Bob Frassinetti
