The Club is now on Summer Hours:
Mon - Sat: 1000 to 2200 (Lunch and Dinner only) and Sunday: Noon to 2000 (Bar only)

 

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Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico

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Mon, Jul 28th, @3:30pm - 06:30PM
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Monday Gaming Night!
Tue, Jul 29th, @1:00pm - 05:00PM
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TBIF Party Livens Up VYC! PDF Print E-mail

Great Fun at the July TBIFSummer’s usually quiet, but not any more! 

Last night (July 25th), almost 55 people partied at our "Thank Buffett Its Friday" party.  Only a few of the faint of heart wouldn’t brave the early evening downpour.  But a little (slightly torrential) rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of so many others. Members and guests from as far away as San Pancho and Puerto Vallarta joined us to enjoy the tunes we all know so well.

Israel and Vidal, chefs extraordinaire, made a full buffet of ribs, fried chicken and all the trimmings.  Giant balloons of parrots and palm trees provided a "Margaritaville" atmosphere.  We closed down the yacht club, full and happy and still humming "Son Of A Son Of A Sailor".   

See for you at next month’s TBIF!

Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 July 2008 13:15 )
 
2009 Banderas Bay Regatta Early Bird Discount! PDF Print E-mail

$$ Early Bird Discount $$

Enter soon for the Banderas Bay Regatta, our XVII Regata Internacional and take advantage of a discounted marina slip with this easy 2 step process:

 

All participants registering their entry on or before February 1 qualify for a 50% discount on slip fees at Paradise Village Marina for the 5 days of the Regatta, scheduled March 17-21, 2009.  A big savings!  Plus savings on hotel rooms for visiting family and crew.   For entries after Feb 1, participants will receive those 5 days at a 25% discount.   

Remember! Your Regatta boat entry does not reserve you a slip!

Also, take advantage of the big discount on hotel rooms at Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa for family and crew who want to come enjoy the race and festivities.  See more information on reduced rates at http://www.banderasbayregatta.com/geninfo.html

Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 July 2008 12:21 )
 
VYC Fishermen take top two spots in Tournament PDF Print E-mail

VYC Fishermen Dominate the 2nd Annual Torneo International de Marlin & Atun winning two out of the three first places awarded

One of our newest VYC members, Larry Walker, a fishing gentleman from Texas, reeled in the winning Marlin, a blue at over 700 pounds aboard Scotty's Osuna's Marla II. Larry's monster was caught on the second day at el Banco after a not so long 30 minute fight. " He hit the bait and threw it. I began reeling the bait in and he hit it again and threw it once more. I had given up and was reeling it up to the boat when it hit a third time. This time we got em." said Larry, who is not only a good fisherman, but played a pretty good game of Texas Hold'em at our VYC Monday Gamming night. We expect to see more of Larry around the club as the fishing heats up during the season.

VYC member, Carlos Padilla, won First Place in the Sail Fish Class aboard his bristol Hatteras, El Perfecto. Like Larry, Carlos caught his winner on the second day at El Banco. Carlos's Vallarta Toyota Dealership sponsored the catch and release venue for the Sail Fish Class. Although, this venue requires each team, who desired eligibility, to sign up in advance and take on board an assigned witness, Catch-and-Release represents a big step in the right direction. With Catch-and-Release Sports Fishing Tournaments and better enforcement of foreign and local longlines prohibitions, the Banderas Bay and local Offshore Fishery may be a treasure of Mexico that can be saved for future generations.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 July 2008 06:53 )
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Junior Sailing Summer Camp PDF Print E-mail

2008 Summer Sailing Camp

Junior Sailing Summer Camp

Photo Gallery - Junior Sailing coach Maria Elena Vivas had her hands full conducting a full five days of sailing instruction to 15 energetic kids ages 6-9 years during this summer’s first sailing camp this past 5-9 July.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 July 2008 12:26 )
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VYC Junior competes in the IODA North American Championship PDF Print E-mail

Manuel Dussault represents our club in Optinam2008 in Curacao!

Fifteen young men and women are representing the Country of Mexico in this year's North American Optimist Championship held in Curacao. Twenty five countries are represented with over 200 competitors, one of them is our own VYC junior member, Manuel Dussault (MEX 647). The Optimist is the largest one design sailboat with over 300,000 throughout the world and with active fleets in over 115 countries.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 July 2008 10:43 )
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"Something Wicked" makes it! PDF Print E-mail

Many of you have emailed us asking: "What happened to s/v Something Wicked, VYC Director Mike Danielson and her crew?”  This is the final installment about their Victoria/ Maui race and subsequent diversion to SF as written by Mike.

  

Driving her like she was stolen!

Four days out after the start of the Victoria to Maui Race, we were beginning a transition towards the lower ridge of the Pacific High and found the weak point, where we were in about 20-25knots of pressure and everyone else was in 15! The only problem was the seas were a bit messy… The 4A full-size Spinnaker was up and it was like driving through a Tope field with VW Bugs being thrown at you from the right. Boat speed was always 10-12knots with top surfs to 14. Getting into the dark after 2200 crew change,  dark was really dark… no moon, cloudy, no horizon… And you couldn’t see the VW’s coming, so after a few good crashes, we shifted to the 4A small Spinnaker with a sock on it and continued… Actually our VMG was better, because we were not fighting with Mother Nature as much… Never the less, we continued to drive SW like she was stolen! (That’s a NickR-ism)

Last Updated ( Friday, 25 July 2008 10:36 )
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VYC Members tour new USCG Vessel & attend Capitans Reception PDF Print E-mail

U.S. Coast Guards newest Cutter Bertholf visits Banderas Bay

Commodore John and wife Nancy along with VYC members Dick & Gina Markie, Carlos & Lolita Padilla and Beto & Alex Moreno had the honor of attending a special Captain's Reception on board the USCG Bertholf nthis last Friday. The reception was well recieved, with presentations by Captain Stadt, the American Consular Agent from Mexico City, A USCG Rear Admiral from Washington DC and Mexican Almirante Valdez. They spoke of the good relationship that exist between Puerto Vallarta, The USCG and the Mexican Navy. They also spoke of their success with the Mexican Navy in capturing a special semi submersable submarine used for transporting drugs. 

Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 July 2008 12:22 )
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VYC Junior Sailor in Optinam 2008 PDF Print E-mail

VYC Junior Sailor Competes Internationally

The International Optimist Dinghy Association’s (IODA) North American Championship Regatta (OPTINAM 2008) was held at Janthiel Beach in Curacao and our own Manuel Dussault Gomez was there to compete and represent the Vallarta Yacht Club and our Junior Sailing Program.

Last Updated ( Friday, 25 July 2008 20:27 )
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Muchisimo Gracias to our MYSTERY DONOR PDF Print E-mail

Anonymous Member donates needed freezer to the club

You may have noticed Chef Israel's specials are getting better and better, thanks to an unknown member who, recently, donated the funds to buy a much needed freezer. "The freezer allows our kitchen staff to be more flexible and more creative" said General manager Rafael. When asked about the mystery, Commodore John, noted: "This was not just a random act of kindness, no, this was a premeditated very cool thing to do and we, along with our now pampered palates, sincerely thank our mystery philanthropic member for his or her generosity"

Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 July 2008 10:44 )
 
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