Events Calendar

26 February - 04 March, 2023
26 February
  • 12:00 - 10:00  WesMex International Small Boat Regatta

    wesmextall clear dateWesMex International Small Boat Regatta has become the biggest sailing event in Mexico, and just keeps getting bigger and better. This year we are expecting more than 250 competitors in Optimist, Laser, and iQFoil. Sign up now at www.wesmexregatta.org.


    Interested in volunteering? There are plenty of opportunities on and off the water. Contact chair@wesmexregatta.org for more details.


    Vallarta Yacht Club

27 February
  • 1:00 -  5:00  Baja Rummy & Dominos

    MONDAYS and THURSDAYS come to the Club for our regular sessions of Baja Rummy and Dominoes, 1 pm to 5 pm.

    Delicious lunches, snacks and beverages are available from Picante daily.


    Vallarta Yacht Club

  • 1:00 -  5:00  Mexican Train

    Mondays and Wednesdays are Group Play Days for the Train with play starting at 1 pm. All VYC members and their guests are welcome to play together regardless of age, sex, language, or experience. Beginners are welcome! One set serves 8 players max, 6 more comfortably.  You may also use the club sets to play at VYC on other days and times. Please keep sets in their own boxes so that pieces are not mixed or lost. Share the fun with your family and friends! Meet you at the train station!


    Vallarta Yacht Club

28 February
  • 5:30 - 10:00  Darts night

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    Tuesday is Darts Night at the Vallarta Yacht Club. Come down and throw a few, Who has the best aim tonight?

     


    Vallarta Yacht Club Patio

01 March
  • 3:00  Banderas Bay Beercan Series

    Jazzy2 sailing on Banderas BayVYC Wednesday Beer Can Rally. The Beer Can Rallies will sail off Bucerias every other Wednesday until Banderas Bay Regatta in March 2023.


    We start these fun events November 9. They continue every other Wednesday until March 15 where the race will be part of the Banderas Bay Regatta "Start Your Heart Out" practice day. The beer can races are free to enter and can be sailed just for fun. If you will be sailing in BBR, please contact VYC to make sure we know enough about your boat to assign a handicap.


    Banderas Bay Mexico

  • 3:00 -  5:00  Cruisers' Roundtable - Fred Roswold and Judy Jensen

    Meet Fred Roswold and Judy Jensen, proud owners of S/V Wings. This retired couple from Seattle have been avid racers and cruisers for many years, sailing their 43' sloop on Banderas Bay and various destinations in Mexico and the world. Both professionals in their former lives, Fred in IT and Judy in the legal field, they have been living in La Cruz since 2014. With family scattered across Washington State and the US, they have had the opportunity to cruise around the world and have plenty of fascinating stories. Join them and be captivated by their adventures on the high seas.

    Vallarta Yacht Club

02 March
  • 9:30 - 11:30  Painting with Federico

    9DF84C98-3A9B-4D8E-AF5B-74B3E41E54DF.jpgThe next art class will take place Thursday March 2, 2023 at the VYC. New students are always welcome. The classes are suitable for painters of any level of experience or skill.. You will be taught at your level with individual attention. This class will focus on how to call attention to what matters. Recalling what makes your idea worth painting. Soft and hard edges, which and why.

    $1000 pesos or $50 US per person

     


    VYC, exact area to be confirmed

  • 1:00 -  5:00  Baja Rummy & Dominos

    MONDAYS and THURSDAYS come to the Club for our regular sessions of Baja Rummy and Dominoes, 1 pm to 5 pm.

    Delicious lunches, snacks and beverages are available from Picante daily.


    Vallarta Yacht Club

  • 7:30 - 10:00  Movie Night at VYC presents “The Weekend Sailor”

     6A39A4F0 0A12 495E 922B D31C37CB47C8The first Whitbread Round-The-World Yacht Race was won by the Mexican ketch Sayula II, skippered by Ramón Carlin, a Mexican businessman. With little experience beyond sailing on the weekends, Carlin and his crew of family and friends sailed off determined to do their best. Sayula II survived violent storms and a capsize, ultimately taking 152 days to sail 32,500 nautical miles and become the overall winner of the race.

    Narrated by Simon le Bon, this is a fascinating story of one of the greatest achievements in Mexican sailing history. The boat that the Mexican crew used, Sayula II Is currently in Marina Vallarta.

    As always, the popcorn is free!


    Vallarta Yacht Club Patio

03 March
  • 8:30  Whale Watching

     

     

     

    D6C01A90 AB9A 4D66 91D2 92446761DA20I am organizing a whale watching trip for Friday March 3, 2023. It will be a charity event with the proceeds going to The Special Projects for Local Schools. Do we have some boat captains who would like to provide their boat and crew for this project? 

    Who would like to sign on as a passenger for this trip? Tickets will be $400 pesos and include a light snack for breakfast and water. This trip is not available to the general public. It is for VYC Members and their Guests. 

    If your are interested in participating with your boat OR being a passenger, please contact lesliemariko@gmail.com  as soon as possible so arrangements can be finalized.


    Yacht Club Docks

Upcoming Events Around the Bay

25Nov
Mon Nov 25 @ 1:00PM - 05:00PM
Baja Rummy & Dominos
Vallarta Yacht Club
28Nov
Thu Nov 28 @ 1:00PM - 05:00PM
Baja Rummy & Dominos
Vallarta Yacht Club
28Nov
Thu Nov 28 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
Thanksgiving Dinner
Vallarta Yacht Club
02Dec
Mon Dec 02 @ 1:00PM - 05:00PM
Baja Rummy & Dominos
Vallarta Yacht Club
04Dec
Wed Dec 04 @ 3:00PM -
VYC Beer Can Races
Banderas Bay
05Dec
Thu Dec 05 @ 1:00PM - 05:00PM
Baja Rummy & Dominos
Vallarta Yacht Club
06Dec
Fri Dec 06 @ 5:00PM - 07:00PM
New Membership Open House
Vallarta Yacht Club
07Dec
Sat Dec 07 @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Junior Sailing Fund Raiser
Vallarta Yacht Club
09Dec
Mon Dec 09 @ 1:00PM - 05:00PM
Baja Rummy & Dominos
Vallarta Yacht Club
10Dec
Tue Dec 10 @ 6:00PM - 08:00PM
Lighted Boat Parade
Vallarta Yacht Club
11Dec
Wed Dec 11 @ 8:00AM - 12:00AM
Banderas Bay Blast (BBB)
Banderas Bay
12Dec
Thu Dec 12 @ 8:00AM - 12:00AM
Banderas Bay Blast (BBB)
Banderas Bay
12Dec
Thu Dec 12 @ 1:00PM - 05:00PM
Baja Rummy & Dominos
Vallarta Yacht Club
12Dec
Thu Dec 12 @ 5:45PM - 08:00PM
Heart to Heart Women's Networking Event
Vallarta Yacht Club
13Dec
Fri Dec 13 @ 8:00AM - 12:00AM
Banderas Bay Blast (BBB)
Banderas Bay