For the last day, the Race Committee decided to start an hour early in hopes that it would render more time to pull boats after racing and get participants to the closing ceremonies.  Winds were light but steady, and over the 5 knot minimum allowing racing to commence just after Noon.  Maintaining hydration was a challenge with overcast skies and temperatures in the 80's making for a hot, humid day of racing.
 
The start for Race 9 was attempted under the P-flag; unfortunately fifteen to twenty anxious sailors were over early prompting a general recall.  The second attempt at a start under the black flag found everyone much better behaved.  Winds were light at 6 to 7 knots from the southwest, with occasional shifts to the right.  Keith Whittemore USA 3843 (Bow 38), who had to sit out on Race 3 and Race 4, quickly sprinted to the right and was first to the weather mark.  Whittemore maintained the lead over the five legs finishing first, with Rigoni Alejo ARG 5396 (Bow 57) second, and Kenneth Porter MEX 1585 (Bow 14) following a close third.
 
Race 10 caught 11 boats on the wrong side of the line under the black flag and regatta leader Mauricio Santacruz BRA 37 (Bow 51) joined them on the sidelines to watch the 59 boat line-up at the start.  The wind picked up to 9 to 10 knots early in the race, but settled in further west at 8 knots.  Wataru Sakamoto aboard JPN 5179 (Bow 63), after getting caught under the black flag in Race 9, made a good start and was first to the weather mark, followed closely by Keith Whittemore USA 3843 (Bow 38).  By the second weather mark, Whittemore who had placed 5th in the Mexican Nationals the week prior, showed his talent by reeling in Sakamoto for his second win of the day, ending the regatta on a high note. 
 
With mixed racing results from the day and another handful of protests in Races 9 and 10, tight scores between second and fifth positions, the jury had their hands full with competitors and race organizers anxious to get boats hauled out of the water, closing ceremonies underway, and awards presented. 
 
The closing ceremonies, sponsored by CEO, featured endless drinks and red wine, an Italian buffet dinner, and awards and acknowledgements around poolside at Paradise Village. 
 
Special awards were given to:
Measurer’s Award: Robin Avery CAN 787 (Bow 48) as they had immense work to do to their charter boat in order to get it to measure in
Jaeger Award for Best performance by women's team: Sarah Buckley USA 2324 (Bow 45)
Youngest Helmsperson:  Jorge Murrietta sailing "GQ" MEX 4691
Oldest Hull in regatta:  Tasmanian Devil (Hull #177)
First through tenth place awards were as follows:
1. Mauricio Santa Cruz - BRA 37 (Bow 51) – 63 pts
2. Mike Ingham - USA 1208 (Bow 32) – 81pts
3. Mark Hillman - USA 2274 (Bow 40) – 85 pts
4. Yasutaka Funazawa - JPN 5289 (Bow 64) – 89 pts
5. Wataru Sakamoto - JPN 5179 (Bow 63) – 94 pts
6. Ian Southworth/Chris McLaughlin - GBR 4177 (Bow 19) – 95 pts
7.Rigoni Alejo - ARG 5396 (Bow 57) – 101 pts
8. Chris Snow - USA 5208 (Bow 23) – 101 pts
9. Rossi Milev - CAN 2827 (Bow 50) – 103 pts
10. Ryan Cox - USA3324 (Bow 42) – 108 pts
 
Team Siesta, finishing fifth, grabbed the limelight as they jumped into the pool and swam to the stage in order to claim their prize.  This started many subsequent pool activities during the balance of awards and as the party continued into the evening.
 
The ceremonies ended with fireworks, a raffle benefiting the Vallarta junior sailing program and short remarks made by Class Chairman Bob Turner, which included a challenge to the next Worlds host country Italy to top Mexico's "Best Worlds Ever."