Banderas Bay Regatta

Celebrating its Silver Anniversary, this year's Banderas Bay Regatta promises to be one to remember. 25 years ago a group of cruisers decided to create a fun competition for people who lived aboard their sailboats for long periods of time, but who still had the itch to compete in an organized racing format. The week-long event features a boat parade, three days of racing on the Bay, nightly parties with great food and live music, and ending with an awards ceremony, buffet dinner, and live music by Gypsy Rumba on the beach. Racing classes based on performance ratings keep the competition meaningful and fair.

Regatta organizers make every effort to balance competition and fun. Landlubbers who yearn to get back on the water will have an opportunity to crew on boats entered in the competition. Many skippers and crewmembers participate in the BBR again and again. Skippers who register to participate this year will receive a commemorative BBR XXV flag.

Special rates for slips in the Paradise Village Marina are available during the event. 

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.

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!

Wesmex

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

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!

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 

Spring Equinox Regatta

Spring Equinox Regatta  ( To a bay destination overnight)

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!

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!

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!