Sonoran Sky wins 2014 Certificate of Excellence Award

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You have probably researched your next vacation getaway using the internet. And while most hotels, restaurants, and resorts have their own websites full of info, we know that some of the frustrating details of travel just might get left aside. If your hotels’ electricity cuts out every night, are they really just celebrating Earth Day? A review from someone who has already been where you want to go is invaluable.

Enter TripAdvisor.com. Since 2000, TripAdvisor has been the place to read comments from people who have actually gone to the top of the Statue of Liberty, danced Carnaval in Brazil, or had lunch at McDonalds’ in Mindanao, Philippines (“over other burgers in town Mcdo cheeze burger is what i love most..because of their cheeze so cheezy!”). Along with their personal experience, travelers give a rating. For the past four years, TripAdvisor has awarded a Certificate of Excellence to those who are ranked among the best, worldwide. This year, Rocky Points’ Sonoran Sky Resort received the honor.

“The award celebrates hospitality excellence and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website.” states TripAdvisor. Making this an even bigger deal is the fact that this is the first time vacation rentals are eligable.

Sonoran Sky sits on beautiful Sandy Beach, and feels more intimate than some of the larger places. Still, it is a complete resort with its’ own spa, restaurant, banquet facility and swim up bar. One nice touch is a gym with exercise machines that face out over the zero-edge pool with a view to the Sea of Cortez beyond. That’s got to be healthier than watching the latest crazyness on T.V., no? Sonoran Sky offers one to four bedrooms that are complete with kitchens, some with jacuzzis on the patio, and a feel for the architecture of Old Mexico.

The 2014 Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor confirms Sonoran Sky Resort as among the best that Rocky Point has to offer.  By Richard Scott

Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
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Regatta sailing in Rocky Point

Guess which state has the highest percentage of boat owners? Surprisingly, it’s Arizona. Being right next door, so to speak, Rocky Point is the closest ocean access for boaters who want more than a lake. Every May for the past 10 years, the Cinco de Mayo Regatta brings the beauty of sailing catamarans to Rocky Points‘ waters.

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The Regatta by Esmerelda Resort

What’s a Regatta? It means ‘race’. Part of a series of races, this event is hosted by the Phoenix Hobie Fleet 66. The popular and innovative Hobie Cat design is on display, with 3 or 4 races each on Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and 4th.

Lay your blanket on Sandy Beach during Cinco de Mayo weekend, and enjoy the show. The friendly folks from Fleet 66 will be happy to talk about the boats they love. Who knows, you may become a convert too. Many start in the sport by becoming crew members.

The Cinco de Mayo Regatta is on Sandy Beach, Rocky Point May 3rd and 4th. Tucsons Fleet 514 hosts the other big sailing event of the year, the Pinata Regatta, during the first week of October. For more information see the Fleet 66 website.
By Richard Scott

Sunday, May 4th, 2014
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Dirty Beach Mud Run

imageComing up on Saturday, May 24th (Memorial Day Weekend) is the next installment of the Dirty Beach Mud Run. Challenge yourself to 5 kilometers of crawling, climbing, and balancing your way to the finish line.

And mud. Getting dirty is a big part of the event. For one day Rocky Point Speedway turns into the mother of all mud pits. Balance beams and climbing walls cover what is normally a short course race track. Most days, an instructor co-pilots you around the oval while you learn how to drive a race car flat out fast. The Dirty Beach Mud Run is a race too, and there are those who come to win. Go for the gold, or see how much you can take, either way the Mud Run is a fun time.

15 different obstacles await you, as well as various surprises and refreshment stations. Refreshments as in water, beer, or shots. Following the event, stay for the big beach party afterwards

Rocky Point Speedway is at the end of Sandy Beach near the reef, on the way to Cholla Bay. Doors open at 10:00am, with the first ‘wave’ hitting the course at 11:00am, with additional waves every hour. Pre-register online, or at Playa Bonita on Friday the 23rd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for discount pricing.

By Richard Scott

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014
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Rocky Points’ latest landmark.

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New fish in town . . .

Probably most driving directions you get in Rocky Point from now on will include “turn ( left / right / straight ) at the big fish.” The new sculpture at the entrance to Calle 13 is just that, a Marlin that points to one of the busiest tourist centers in town.
If Rocky Point is about one thing, it is Shrimp.  We already have two statues that ‘show the love’ to this humble crustacean. Why this fish and why here?
At one time, this was the turn to Playa Hermosa. The beach and hotel there were the ‘resort’ area for Rocky Point, years before Sandy Beach was more than, well, a sandy beach.
A sign at this intersection directed you out to Playa Hermosa, which had a drawing of a fish. ‘El Pescado’ (the Fish) was a landmark known and used by everyone in town.

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Photo / Joaquin Hernandez

Probablemente muchas de las direcciones en Puerto Peñasco incluirán “das vuelta (izquierda / derecha / derecho) en el pescado.” La nueva escultura en la entrada de la Calle 13 es solo eso, un Marlin que a uno de los mas transitados centras turisticos de la ciudad.

     Si Puerto Peñasco es una cosa, es camarón. Ya tenemos 2 estatuas que muestran el amor a este humilde crustáceo. Porque este pescado y porqué aqui?

Alguna vez este fue el punto para ir a Playa Hermosa. La playa y el hotel alli eran el area turistica del Puerto, años antes de que Sandy Beach fuera solo una playa arenosa.
Un letrero en esta intersección, con el dibujo de un pescado, te dirigia a Playa Hermosa. “El Pescado” era un punto de referencia muy reconocido por todos en la ciudad.

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Wednesday, March 12th, 2014
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New Species in Rocky Point beaches

By Maria Olguin

Many tourists might be asking themselves why there has been so many different species by shore recently. Such as the jelly fish, a type of jellyfish that hasn’t been seen here in Rocky Point. We all know that this has always been a very productive region, but lately It has been even more. So I personally gathered some information from the CEDO here in Rocky Point. CEDO means “Centro de estudios de Desierto y Oceano”, which means INTERCULTURAL CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF DESERTS AND OCEANS. Whom there I spoke with biologists Paloma Valdivia and Caroline Dowton

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Asked them about these new jellyfish, that many people have been seeing lately. They are much bigger and also have a different color. A sort of brownish color.(As you can see in the picture below). They are not sure yet what type of species or if it is poisonous  but they are researching and working with an expert in jellyfish. My question was why has there been so many sea creatures by the shore such as whales, jellyfish, anchovies etc. Their answer was, because this year there is more nutrients, more food and obviously these creatures are following the food.

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They classify years by “Año niña fenomeno and Año niño fenomeno”, which means that Año niño fenomeno carries warm currents and Año niña carries cold currents. This year is a normal year; it is a season of upwellings. They mentioned that there will probably be even more new species due to the changes of the climate. That at some point this was going to happen due to the global warming. So we will be seeing more species that haven’t been seen here in the area of Rocky Point. This is certainly interesting, and we will keep you updated on these new coming species.

 

Friday, February 21st, 2014
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