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VYC Director's Corner
... a note from the
VYC Commodore
Dan Green
For all the years that I resisted running for Commodore, I am surprised that the actual time in the position has gone by very quickly. I don’t know why and hope it’s not an age related symptom!
The time did slip by - but the 700% of $0 bonus promised to the Board members for meeting our objectives motivated us all to pull-off a pretty good year. The major objectives were amplified with each Board member’s.... (Read More)
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VYC on TV
"Paradise Hunter"
film Vallarta Cup
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Enjoy Cool Jazz with your Favorite Valentine at the VYC
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VYC Needs Volunteers for WesMex in March Click Here to Help
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Do You Have a Business that You Would Like to Feature on the VYC Website? Click Here to Request.
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March 2012
COPA Mexico will happen. Watch for More Info about the WesMex Regatta, MexOrc, J24 Regatta, Kiteboards, and more.
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Jazz Concerts a Big Hit! |
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The 3rd of four Jazz Dinner Concerts was held on January 16th, with the incredible smooth jazz music of the “Banderas Bay Jazz All Stars”. The yacht club was filled with many new faces, and it seems the VYC is fast becoming known as the place for good food and great music. And don't forget the dancing! These internationally known musicians... (read more)
Mark your Calendar for the last Jazz Concert on Valentine's Day!
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Sip and Savor Fine Wine, Feast your Eyes on Beautiful Art, and Enjoy an Afternoon with Good Friends |
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The wine list for this year’s Vallarta Yacht Club Art & Wine Festival is set. And it’s impressive to say the least!
The festival takes place February 18 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Yacht Club.
“We’re excited and pleased with the exceptional quality and variety of our wine and art offerings for this year” said Leslie Baldwin, this year’s festival Chairwoman. “We’ve come up with a wonderful wine menu that will absolutely fascinate... (Read More)
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Bookworms Unite! |
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Bookworms of all ages, backgrounds and literary persuasions... you now have an activity at the VYC! Launch into enthralling plotline debates, argue about your favorite authors and use your club's online forums to tell other readers which parts made you laugh, cry and vow to write your own novel with the new Book Club started by new member Laura Bender. The first.... (Read More)
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Every Child had a Gift |
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The charity Families at the Dump had a goal - find a way to give 400 kids a Christmas gift this season. With the help of 283 donated gifts from the VYC members and friends, each child had a gift and a big smile to celebrate the day. (read more)
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The Most Fashionable Place to Be |
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February 1st kicked off the month with a bang ... the "Pareo, Fashions, Flirts and More" fashion show was a hit! Over 140 attended the 3-course luncheon and were treated to a display of beautiful fashions, with our local beauties modeling the designs. One after another the beachwear, skirts, sparkly dresses, and perfectly matched hats and bags were an incredible display of fun, ingenuity and color. Designs from ... (Read More)
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Inaugural Vallarta Yacht Club Cruise 2012 |
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We had “Shake it Out” ... now ... Shake it Down!
The Vallarta Yacht Club is planning a party and a Fun Race/Tour of Tenacatia Bay at the end of February.
The La Manzanilla Regatta 2011 was reminiscent of our own Banderas Bay Regatta before we got all serious about it. We had so much fun last year, we decided to do it again in 2012. (Read More)
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Upcoming Onshore Events
Cut out this calendar and place it on your refrigerator so you always know our events!
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Mondays
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Gaming Nights
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Tuesdays
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Game Days
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Thursdays
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Game Days
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February 6
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Yachtsman's Luncheon:
Biologist Astrid Frisch Jordan
Humpback Whales
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February 8
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Puddle Jump Seminar
Rigging and Sails- Get the Balance Right -
Mike Danielson |
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February 10
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Fish Fry Dinner
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February 14
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Valentines Day
Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars
Dinner at the Club
Incredible music featuring Bryan Savage |
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February 15 |
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Puddle Jump Seminar
Boat Systems, Refrigeration, Watermakers
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February 18
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Art and Wine Festival
VYC's Major Fundraiser for the Club
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February 20
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Yachtsman's Luncheon
Charities Panel - VYC's Community Action Program
PEACE, Families at the Dump, and Bucerias Bilingual Community Center
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February 20
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Puddle Jump Seminar
First Aid, Dental Care, Skin Care
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February 22
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Puddle Jump Seminar
Provisioning Tips and Sources
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February 27 |
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Yachtsman's Luncheon
First Aid and Dental Care at Sea - Jim Nordstrom (Toothpick)
Skin Deep- Advice from a Dermatologist - Dr. Alma
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February 22 |
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Puddle Jump Seminar
Provisioning Tips and Sources
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February 29 |
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Puddle Jump Seminar
Safety at Sea, Surviving a Whale Encounter,
Latitude 38 Party
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To see the entire calendar, click here:
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Upcoming On-the-Water Events
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February 11-12
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Shake It Out Regatta
Get tuned up for the Banderas Bay Regatta, shake out the cobwebs and get back into racing
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February 22-28
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La Manzanilla Cruise
All types of Boats Invited
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February 25
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La Manzanilla Regatta |
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March 3 |
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Dine and Dash
Start in Nuevo Vallarta with a stop to Dine at Philo's in La Crux
then a Dash back to finish |
To see all On the Water Events click here
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