Events Calendar

15 - 21 March, 2009
15 March
  • BBR Tickets On Sale at VYC

    Buy your tickets for the Awards Celebration now! $200 pesos, for sale at the VYC.  Party will be at the Paradise Village Beach. Full Mexican buffet, dancing, live music by Philo and the Mexican Shuffle Band.


  • 1:00 -  3:00  Old Farts Laser Regatta

16 March
  • BBR Tickets On Sale at VYC

    Buy your tickets for the Awards Celebration now! $200 pesos, for sale at the VYC.  Party will be at the Paradise Village Beach. Full Mexican buffet, dancing, live music by Philo and the Mexican Shuffle Band.


  • 3:30 -  6:30  Jr. Sailing Lessons

  • 5:00  Monday Gaming Night!

    altPoker: 200 Peso buy in. All are welcome!
    Baja Rummy
    Mexican Train
    Peso Mi!


    Vallarta Yacht Club

17 March
  • BBR Tickets On Sale at VYC

    Buy your tickets for the Awards Celebration now! $200 pesos, for sale at the VYC.  Party will be at the Paradise Village Beach. Full Mexican buffet, dancing, live music by Philo and the Mexican Shuffle Band.


  • 9:30 - 12:00  Skippers Meeting Sign-in and Seminar

    All Banderas Bay Regatta skippers must attend this mandatory meeting.  At 9:30, check in to receive your Sailing Instructions handouts.  Must sign VYC Liability form, also must show proof of purchase of at least 2 tickets for the Awards Celebration.  At 10:00, the Skippers Meeting will commence and Race Safety Seminar.


    VYC back terrace

  • 3:30 -  6:30  Jr Sailing Lessons

  • 4:00 -  7:00  Welcome Reception - BBR - Live Music & Dance

    All sailors,  VYC members , guests are invited to the big kick-off event for the Banderas Bay Regatta.   Starts with a Mariachi serenade, then the famous Folklorico Mexcaltitan doing dances from across Mexico. Not to be missed!  DINOCROC crew will be filming too!

    Afterwards, enjoy dinner at the VYC!

    For St. Patrick's Day there will be a special Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner with Chicken or Fish as other options, along with a green salad, vegetables and dessert. Come and drink a St. Patricio's green margarita. Dinner cost is 180 pesos for members, 230 pesos for non members.


    Paradise Village Amphitheater

  • 6:00 -  9:00  St. Patrick's Day Dinner

    Special Corned Beef and Cabbage St. Patrick's Day Dinner with Chicken or Fish as other options, along with a green salad, vegetables and dessert. Come and drink a St. Patricio's green margarita. Dinner cost is 180 pesos for members, 230 pesos for non members.


18 March
  • BBR Tickets On Sale at VYC

    Buy your tickets for the Awards Celebration now! $200 pesos, for sale at the VYC.  Party will be at the Paradise Village Beach. Full Mexican buffet, dancing, live music by Philo and the Mexican Shuffle Band.


  • 3:00 -  4:00  Practice Race - Start your Heart Out

    Be at the Start Line at 3:00 pm for practice starts. Session lasts 1 hour.


    On the water across from Nuevo Vallarta beach

  • 6:00 -  9:00  Special Dinner Buffet

    Everyone is invited to enjoy a dinner buffet with special entrees created by our VYC Chef.


    VYC

  • 7:30 -  9:30  Live Music and Dancing - Achim & Alejandra

    Come hear the duo of Achim & Alejandra play good old fashioned Rock 'n Roll.  Put on your dancing shoes.  This duo is highly recommended by locals.


    VYC

  • 3:30 -  6:30  Jr. Sailing Lessons

19 March
  • BBR Tickets On Sale at VYC

    Buy your tickets for the Awards Celebration now! $200 pesos, for sale at the VYC.  Party will be at the Paradise Village Beach. Full Mexican buffet, dancing, live music by Philo and the Mexican Shuffle Band.


  • 11:30 - 12:30  BBR Boat Promenade

    Come see the Parade of Boats, starting the Banderas Bay Regatta.  Along the Nuevo Vallarta entrance channel.  A cash bar will be under the Hotel Palapa along the channel.


    Nuevo Vallarta Entrance Channel, Paradise Village Hotel

  • 1:30 -  5:00  BBR - First Race

    First Race  start at 1:30 pm for all registered boats in the Banderas Bay Regatta.  Race results will be posted at 6:00 pm at the VYC Official Race Notice Board in front of the club.


    Offshore from Nuevo Vallarta

  • 6:00 - 10:00  Jimmy Buffett music at VYC all evening

    Come to the VYC and relax to the sounds of Jimmy Buffett.  Join the sailing community and locals for a fun evening.


    VYC

20 March
  • BBR Tickets On Sale at VYC

    Buy your tickets for the Awards Celebration now! $200 pesos, for sale at the VYC.  Party will be at the Paradise Village Beach. Full Mexican buffet, dancing, live music by Philo and the Mexican Shuffle Band.


  • 1:00 -  5:00  BBR 2nd Race

    Race start is at 1:00 pm for the second of 3 race days for the Banderas Bay Regatta.  Race results will be posted at 6:00 pm at the VYC.


    VYC

  • 7:30 -  8:30  BBR Concert of Mexican Music - "Ruthie" !

    Ruthie was a hit at the Chili Cook-off -- come hear this amazing 14 year old belt out the songs and ballads of Mexico.  She won 1st place in all of Nayarit for the Mexican Idol singing contest.


    VYC

21 March
  • BBR Tickets On Sale at VYC

    Buy your tickets for the Awards Celebration now! $200 pesos, for sale at the VYC.  Party will be at the Paradise Village Beach. Full Mexican buffet, dancing, live music by Philo and the Mexican Shuffle Band.


  • 1:00 -  5:00  BBR 3rd Race

    Be at the Start Line at 1:00 pm for the third and last race of the BBR.  Race Results posted at 6:00 pm on the VYC Official Race Notice Board at the VYC front entrance.


    VYC

  • 7:00 - 11:00  BBR Awards Celebration

    Come one come all to the final event of the Banderas Bay Regatta - the Awards Celebration!  A full Mexican buffett, live music, dancing.  All for only $200 pesos!  Buy your tickets at the VYC or at the door at the event.  Music by Philo and the Mexican Shuffle Band.  Everyone's invited to the party!  On the beach at the Paradise Village Hotel.  Dress is casual - sandals and shorts for partying!


    Beach of Paradise Village Hotel