Monday, 06 March 2017 3:00 - 6:00
Puddle Jump Kickoff Party

This is a private event hosted by the Vallarta Yacht Club and Latitude 38. Andy Turpin, Managing Editor of Latitude will be on hand to welcome the fleet and wish you well on the crossing to the South Pacific.

The Club is proud once again to co-host the send-off party for the participants in the Pacific Puddle Jump. All PPJers are invited to this fun annual event, to get to know more of the 2017 class of PPJ skippers and crew, exchange stories, share what you know about planning and preparing for the crossing, and offer good luck toasts all around.

Tuesday, 07 March 2017 7:00 - 10:00
Movie and Trivia Night

Come and relax in the comfort of your clubhouse, with your favorite friends and family -- and movie snacks, of course -- and enjoy a popular movie, accompanied by some friendly trivia competition.

Wednesday, 08 March 2017 3:00
Beer Can Race

Just a little afternoon race run by the folks in La Cruz. Makes for a great afternoon of sailing on beautiful Banderas Bay!

Thursday, 09 March 2017 - Sunday, 12 March 2017
Wesmex

Wesmex International Small Boat Regatta includes Optimists, Lasers, Windsurfing, and C420.

Monday, 13 March 2017 6:00 - 9:00
Kentucky Derby

This is the Club's famous stick pony race, where the jockeys compete on creatively-decorated broomsticks. The "ponies" will have been auctioned at the Valentine's Day event. Come and cheer on your favorite ponies and riders in this white-knuckle competition. Friendly betting adds more excitement to the competition.

When will you ever have a chance again to have dinner at the world-famous Kentucky Derby for only $230 pesos?

Tuesday, 14 March 2017 6:00 - 10:00
Gringo Bingo

Back by popular demand, this old standard is made more interesting and exciting through the addition of strategies used not only to win in one evening, but also over the course of the entire 2017 series. Real pesos are at stake, and players will have a chance to sweeten their cruising kitties if they play their bingo cards right. If you've watched or participated in the play in previous years, you'll remember the smiling faces, laughter, and friendly cursing that make this evening so much fun.

Wednesday, 15 March 2017 3:00
Beer Can Race

Just a little afternoon race run by the folks in La Cruz. Makes for a great afternoon of sailing on beautiful Banderas Bay!

Friday, 17 March 2017 6:00 - 9:00
St. Patrick's Day Dinner

Yes, it's time to enjoy good ol' corn beef and cabbage and hope for another year of the Luck o' the Irish. And our Club's kitchen does a wonderful job of preparing this traditional dish. And they will also have other delicious options for those vegetarians among us, or people who never developed a taste for CB&C. The Club's St. Patrick's Day decorations and music will make you feel Irish all over!

All this for $395 pesos per person.

Saturday, 18 March 2017 - Sunday, 19 March 2017 12:00 - 10:00
Spring Equinox Regatta

Spring Equinox Regatta  ( To a bay destination overnight)

Saturday, 18 March 2017 - Saturday, 25 March 2017 12:00 - 10:00
Tenacatita Cruise-Out

Let's go cruising! This is a great opportunity to stretch your cruising legs and do a fun passage to one of the most picturesque places on the Central Mexican Coast. Join other adventurers along the way and at anchor in this popular cruising destination. Parties, dinners, games, and dinghy races will punctuate the kicked-back days in this tropical paradise. Arrangements are even being made for those who prefer to join the fun at the destination without getting there by boat! Stay tuned for more information about transportation and lodging for those who prefer to make the cruise by land!

Interested? Contact onthewater@vallartayachtclub.org