Vallarta Yacht Club maintains a fleet of small sailboats, Pangas, and RIBs for use by members and the Junior Sailing program. Sailors must demonstrate competency and comply with safety requirements to use the boats. Additional services such as lessons, captains, fishing guides, or photography can be arranged.
GENERAL RULES
- Members may use the club boats during daylight hours, 7 days a week.
- Advanced reservation of power boats is required.
- Messaging the “Dinghy Sailors VYC” chat to reserve sailboats is sufficient.
- Sailboats must be rinsed off and put back how they were found, or better, after each sail.
- Powerboats should be cleated securely with outboards raised and trash disposed of when returned.
- Report any problems are damage when the boat is returned. You are responsible for damage.
- Members may bring non-member guests, but are responsible for everyone on board.
- Power boat users pay for actual fuel usage, typically 300-1000MXN for a full day.
- For powerboats, the boat mechanic will meet you at the club, load safety equipment, and handle refueling and light cleaning upon your return. Please tidy up. A 200 peso tip is recommended.
HOBIE 16
- 16’ high speed beach catamarans. 2 available. 3rd Hobie is for approved racing only.
- High performance, double-trapeze cats for two experienced sailors reaching speeds over 20 knots.
- Well maintained for national level competition with recently upgraded sails, rigging, tramps, etc.
- 400MXN per day
CLUB 420
- 14’ two-person fiberglass dinghy with spinnaker and trapeze. 4 available.
- Excellent boats to learn teamwork, trapeze, and sailing fundamentals on.
- 400MXN per day
ILCA DINGHY (formerly LASER)
- Adult and youth one-design single handed dinghy. 8 available.
- ILCA 4, 6, and 7 rigs available for skippers of various ages and weights.
- Great boats to learn self-reliance, athletic hiking, and single-handed tactics.
- 300MXN per day
OPTIMIST DINGHY
- Ideal dinghy to teach kids under 15 years old. 16 available.
- Single-handed dinghy designed to be safe, stable, and educational for beginners.
- 300MXN per day
REBEKA
- 22’ dual 50hp Yamaha outboard panga with sun bimini and swim ladder
- A club favorite for self guided whale watching and snorkeling trips anywhere between Punta Mita and Yelapa. Perfect for 6 people.
- 700MXN for under 4 hours. 1000MXN for a full day.
NANCICITA
- 23’ single 60hp Mercury outboard panga with sun bimini and swim ladder
- Another solid choice for self guided trips. A little more room for groups up to 8 people.
- 700MXN for under 4 hours. 1000MXN for a full day.
STRIPER (COMING SOON!)
- 1988 20’ Striper Aquasport 200 with TBD HP outboard
- Excellent boat layout for fishing trips!
- 700MXN for under 4 hours. 1000MXN for a full day.
RIBS
- Various rigid inflatable boats with single outboards and center consoles. 4 available.
- These are often used as instructor boats during sailing lessons, safety boats for races, or for transporting people between boats.
- 700MXN for under 4 hours. 1000MXN for a full day.