Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Club de Yates Algarrobo

Next to Playa San Pedro is the private yacht club, Club de Yates Algarrobo,
founded in the 1930's. In February, boats from all over the country
participate in one of Chile's most important nautical events here: the
Regata Mil Millas Náuticas.

Algarrobo, Chile

Algarrobo is a Chilean city and in San Antonio Province, Valparaíso Region.
Located on the country's central coast, it is a popular summer resort for
the population of Santiago. It is an upscale community near El Quisco and
Valparaíso. According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics
Institute, Algarrobo spans an area of 175.6 km2 (68 sq mi) and has 8,601
inhabitants (4,369 men and 4,232 women). Of these, 6,628 (77.1%) lived in
urban areas and 1,973 (22.9%) in rural areas. The population grew by 44.1%
(2,633 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses

Countdown to the South Americans

Official dates of the 2011 IODA South American Championships
April 14 - 24th