Well, with the bridge washing in to the river, we’ll all have to think twice about going into town for a while. It was great that the Governors and Mayors chose VYC to meet and plan the replacement action.
Just because it’s the slow summer season doesn’t mean that your club officers are being idle.
- Firstly, I have appointed Bonnie Fearis as Director of Membership, succeeding Linda Frakes who has resigned. Bonnie helped me last season in putting on the Yachtsman’s Luncheon Seminars, and did a great job. Bonnie is a very energetic and resourceful lady who will be a super Membership Chair. Please help her in any way you can.
- Vice Commodore Dan Green is working with Manager Rudy on a daily basis to keep the ship on course. Dan also recently provided a club status report on the Club web page.
- Rear Commodore Bill Noonan, assisted by Dick Markie, has done a fantastic job of putting together a program and complete schedule for the 2011 VYC sponsored Pacific Puddle Jumper program which starts in January. Many thanks to Bill and Dick.
- Shore Activities Director George Kraniak is putting together the continuation of the popular Yachtsmen’s Luncheon Seminar Series beginning on December 6, 2010 and continuing every two weeks. This series is both educational and entertaining.
- Treasurer Al Benayora has developed a monthly financial reporting form which will help accurate and timely tracking of our finances. He has also developed a system for tracking membership status which is very helpful.
- Ever resourceful and energetic Staff Commodore Linda Green has been working with the Pan American Games Foundation and has captured the Pre-Pan Am Games yacht racing events to be held in Vallarta, by the VYC, October 21-24, 2010. This exciting event will feature over 100 boats from Opti’s to J24’s. Come see.
- Staff Commodore John Moore has agreed to Chair the Friday Fishing Frenzy fisherman activity. With John’s recruitment of boats and fishermen, look for lots of fresh-caught fish on the table at the Friday fish fries.
- Entertainment wise, among other exciting events, VYC’s own world-renowned composer/keyboarder Tom Coster will be putting on 4 great concerts commencing on December 13, 2010.
- So, the fall season bodes to be exciting and fulfilling for both yachties and condo socialites.
- You better be there!
- Al Burrow
- Commodore 2010-2011







Recently Vallarta Yacht Club was asked to contribute toward an effort to get medical supplies to small communities in the mountainous Sierra Cuale. To read about the contributions made by the 4x4 Club of Vallarta with the assistance of Vallarta Yacht Club and various local businesses, follow the link below.


