W E L C O M E L E T T E R
Dear IWKC guests,
There is a precise word to describe how we feel regarding your visit; honored. Honored that you have chosen our little oasis as the venue for your prestigious championship. The peña that backs our club house and watches over the lake has witnessed four generations of friends become family. From the days in the late 50´s when our grandparents sailed Lido fourteens, to the days in the 80´s and 90´s when our parents enthusiastically made sailors of us on the optimists, sailing has been the core of our story of affection. Out of it we have harvested many gifts, perhaps the most meaningful is the understanding of sportsmanship. No matter how feisty a race might become, the victory has always been rejoicing over a petroleo* chased by a beer at the club bar. Another facet that has enhanced this tale has been the camaraderie developed among the sailors of the several clubs in Valle de Bravo. Thus, sailing has been the mortar of our Valle community . Once more, sailing is the mortar of an even greater community that transcends borders with your visit. The passion that we all share for the tell tales flying and the waves splashing creates an immediate connection of a brethren kind that we are certain you will feel as soon as we embrace you in a welcoming hug.
Your visit is very meaningful to us. It will rejuvenate the sailor´s blood in our community and inspire us to pass on the joy of sailing to our children. For this and much more, we are thankful.
My most heartfelt gratitude to the members and employees of our club, the J70 class´ boat owners, the sponsors, and US Sailing for your generosity and support.
Please feel most welcome!
Roberto “Pollo” Escalante
Vice commodore Club de Vela La Peña
Event Chair
*petroleo.- a traditional Mexican tequila based cocktail, and staple at the club´s bar.
There is a precise word to describe how we feel regarding your visit; honored. Honored that you have chosen our little oasis as the venue for your prestigious championship. The peña that backs our club house and watches over the lake has witnessed four generations of friends become family. From the days in the late 50´s when our grandparents sailed Lido fourteens, to the days in the 80´s and 90´s when our parents enthusiastically made sailors of us on the optimists, sailing has been the core of our story of affection. Out of it we have harvested many gifts, perhaps the most meaningful is the understanding of sportsmanship. No matter how feisty a race might become, the victory has always been rejoicing over a petroleo* chased by a beer at the club bar. Another facet that has enhanced this tale has been the camaraderie developed among the sailors of the several clubs in Valle de Bravo. Thus, sailing has been the mortar of our Valle community . Once more, sailing is the mortar of an even greater community that transcends borders with your visit. The passion that we all share for the tell tales flying and the waves splashing creates an immediate connection of a brethren kind that we are certain you will feel as soon as we embrace you in a welcoming hug.
Your visit is very meaningful to us. It will rejuvenate the sailor´s blood in our community and inspire us to pass on the joy of sailing to our children. For this and much more, we are thankful.
My most heartfelt gratitude to the members and employees of our club, the J70 class´ boat owners, the sponsors, and US Sailing for your generosity and support.
Please feel most welcome!
Roberto “Pollo” Escalante
Vice commodore Club de Vela La Peña
Event Chair
*petroleo.- a traditional Mexican tequila based cocktail, and staple at the club´s bar.