Try out the Club this Summer – and discover all we have to offer!
Looking for new experiences, cool company, and cool air-conditioning?
Come enjoy:
- Discounts on food & drinks at our own Picante Grill
- Use of club boats including Hobie Cats, Optis, pangas and ribs
- Social gatherings & game days - including cards, movie nights, and more
- A welcoming, relaxed atmosphere great for making new friends
- Our Air-conditioned clubhouse - the perfect hot weather escape
- Fun and activities on and off the water
At VYC, you’ll meet other year-rounders also looking for fun things to do, new connections, and ways to enjoy the summer.
Whether you want to get a little work done, meet a friend for a bite to eat, or just hang out and read a book in a cool, comfortable space — the clubhouse is your place to relax and recharge.
JOIN NOW and receive: ONE FREE SAILING LESSON on a Hobie Cat
Sign up as an Associate Member before August 1st and apply fees and dues to a Flag Member upgrade by November 1st.
Initiation Fee: $6,500 MXN
Monthly Dues: $2,400 MXN
Don’t miss this chance to sail into something new – meet great people, learn new skills, and become part of the VYC community.
Stop by the club or email us today to get started!
Charity Palmatier, Membership Director: membership@vallartayachtclub.org
If it’s gonna happen, we’re gonna make it happen right here!!!
Interim Commodore Eric Bloomquist inspired members at the Annual General Meeting on March 25th by highlighting all of the progress the yacht club has made in this past year by coming together to rise above the challenges that faced us and looking forward to continuing the momentum we started. He is committed to the club “doing BIG things” in the sailing world and to improving its financial stability. Taking a slogan from the recent BBR’s theme from Captain Ron, Eric declared that “If it’s gonna happen, we’re gonna make it happen right here!” Those in attendance rallied to that battle cry with enthusiasm and optimism for the bright future. Many brought forth ideas on how they can help move the club forward into a club that thrives socially, fiscally and as a boating venue.
Banderas Bay Regatta – Where FUN Wins Every Time!
Captain Ron himself couldn’t have thrown a better party! With more parties than races, we’re pretty sure that’s exactly what the founders had in mind—and the 32nd annual Banderas Bay Regatta stayed true to tradition. Over 200 crew members, volunteers, and organizers wrapped up the weeklong celebration with dancing, drinks, awards, and heartfelt tributes. Cheers to the winners—both on and off the water!
Sailing isn’t just a sport - it’s a passion, a challenge, and a lifelong adventure.
The Vallarta Sailing Foundation (VSF) is at the heart of this spirit in Banderas Bay, working tirelessly to give young sailors the opportunity to chase their dreams on the water.
Their mission is simple yet powerful: to support young Mexican sailors as they grow from beginners to national, international, and even Olympic-level competitors. Thanks to their efforts, local sailors have had the chance to race in major events like the Nacionales CONADE, the National Optimist Championships, and the Mayan Wind Fest. Some such as Elena Oetling have even gone on to represent Mexico on the world stage during the Olympics in Paris!
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus is credited with the quote, “The only thing that is constant is change”. Those of us who have been members of Vallarta Yacht Club over the years have seen this bit of wisdom validated repeatedly.
So much has changed at VYC in the the past year: our eviction from our home of 22 years, movement to a new, much larger space, a change in policy that allowed non-members to use the club's bar and restaurant, and the requirement to build out a space much bigger and more flexible than our previous clubhouse. Through all that, our members have done what they always do - stepped up to make our new space a home for our VYC family.