On the Water Calendar

Latitude 38 Puddle Jump Party

Latitude 38 will be at Vallarta Yacht Club for their annual Puddle Jump Send Off Party

Andy Turpin will be here to celebrate the next phase of the dream, taking pictures of Puddle Jumpers before you sail off to the South Pacific.

 

J/24 North American Championships

WesMex International Small Boat Regatta

WesMex Regatta 2014, to be held at Vallarta Yacht Club, on the 26th to 30th March 2014. This year VYC is honored to have the WesMex Regatta chosen as one of five national regattas in the Mexican Circuit by the class associations of Optimist, Laser, and 420s. Now in its ninth year, International WesMex Regatta 2014 will be a qualifier for the Mexican Sailing Team to represent the country in various international youth competitions.

As always, we will be looking for volunteers to help with WesMex.  You can help on the water, or on the shore. If you interested, contact Linda Green at greenlr01@gmail.com.

Junior Sailing Fundraiser

Enjoy a gala evening of music and dancing with the Sayulita Blues Band. Your entrance fee includes a drink, hors de'ouvres, surf and turf and dessert. In addition to music, there will be live auctions, silent auctions and a raffle with great prizes!

Tickets are 400 pesos in advance, 450 at the door.

CPR Class

Would you know what to do if a friend suddenly dropped to the ground? What if they were choking? Just a few hours of training could give you the skills to save a life.

Dr. Jim "Toothpick" Nordstrum has been giving CPR training to VYC members and non-members for a number of years. An expert first responder, Dr. Nordstrum offers these classes free to VYC members, and for a small fee ($15) for non members. Licenced captains may also re-certify for an additioanal fee.

The class involves video trainng and hands-on training in CPR techniques, the use of oxygen and in the use of the club's AED (Automatic External Defibulator).

Next class is Sunday, April 13, 9am to 12. You can sign up at the club office.

Dia de Padre Regata

Parents and Junior Sailors Team-up and Compete in a FUN REGATTA using our small sailing craft.

Los padres y los marineros Júnior unirse competir en una regata diversión utilizando nuestro pequeño arte de la navegación.

Early Arrivals - OPTINAM

At Vallarta Yacht Club, we can expect to start seeing early arrivals for the Opti North American 2014 Championship.  Competitors, Team Leaders and Country Representatives will be arriving early to settle in and become familiar with the venue.  This is a very exciting time for these young sailors  and many of them may feel anxious about being thousands  of miles from home.  Please help welcome these competitors from 19 different countries. Those wishing to be part of the event can contact Linda Green at greenlr01@gmail.com

Opti North Americans 2014

Optinam 2014 Championship officially begins.  175 competitors from 19 countries will begin the measurement process for their boats and sails.  They will then compete for 6 days on the water to determine the North American Champion for Opti Class. On July 16, awards will be presented to the top competitors.

8th International Banderas Bay Fishing Tournament

The Vallarta Yacht Club has been choosen to be the headquarters location for the 8th edition of the International Banderas Bay Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament to be held on July 18 and 19. 2014. 

Come and enjoy the best fishing and fun. Registration of the fishing teams will take place on Friday July 18 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Vallarta Yacht Club. The day of fishing will take place on Saturday July 19. The "weighing in" will take place Saturday evening at the club followed by and awards ceremony for those the winners.

Further information can be obtained by calling the tournament office at 322 225 5467, accessing the web site, www.fishingnayarit.com or by e-mail, info@clubpesca.org.mex.

Summer Sailing Camp - Beginner Optimist

Summer Sailing Camps. " Learn to Sail" and later "Learn to Sail Better" at our annual Summer Sailing Camps. Summer Camp Hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and include lunch