XXIX Torneo Anual de Pez Vela

Kind of a late start this morning for the tournament. The official start was at 8:00. Usually it's been 7:00 or 7:30.

The party was quite warmed up when we arrived at the pier at 7:00. A few fools were already drinking beer. Most folks were however getting their boats stocked with supplies and gear, and captains were rounding up their passengers.

Lots of family and friends were there from Zihuatanejo and Petatlán, many getting ready for a big day at sea.

Since a cruise ship just happened to come today of all days, half the pier was off limits (thanks to BS "security measures" as a result of the USA's "terrorist" problems), which is probably why the late start since fishermen only had half the pier to load their boats from. Kind of a bummer that.

Whether or not anyone actually catches any fish is besides the point. Locals are in it for the FUN & ADVENTURE. The beer is cold, the food is hot, the music is lively, and the people are the warmest anywhere on the planet because THAT, my friends, is what Zihuatanejo is all about!