Vallarta Yacht Club - WHAT'S NEW AT VYC

The 19th WesMex International Small Boat Regatta Sets Sail!

Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico – The highly anticipated 19th WesMex International Small Boat Regatta is set to kick off, bringing together some of the best young sailors from Mexico and beyond. As part of the prestigious MEXICANA de Vela circuit, this regatta continues to play a key role in developing competitive sailing in the region and serving as a stepping stone for future champions.

Hosted at the world-class Vallarta Yacht Club, the WesMex Regatta has earned a reputation for delivering top-tier racing conditions, challenging courses, and a vibrant sailing community. With its consistent winds, warm waters, and stunning backdrop of Banderas Bay, the venue provides the perfect setting for intense yet thrilling competition.

24th Annual Great Chili Cookoff - A Big Success!

The 24th Great Annual Chili Cook-Off, held Sunday, December 15th, 2024, continued a beloved tradition of combining fun and fundraising for our community. This year’s event carried on the legacy that began over two decades ago in the VYC parking lot.

Members, local residents, and visitors gathered to sample 10 "regular" and 3 "vegetarian" chilis to help decide the "Most Popular Chili" winner along with a panel of three judges. The judges showed incredible stamina tasting all of the chilis to judge the other three categories.

Vallarta Yacht Club Renovation Updates!

As we move closer to the completion of our club's renovation project, I have some exciting updates to share. We have changed most of the lighting throughout the club and restaurant and painted the club a rich blue which adds a warm, nautical style and feel to our club. We have also added a beautiful custom made trophy case to display our many trophies, awards and photos with room for more! There is a relaxing lounge area and the Game Room tables and chairs have been changed to add more comfortable seating. We still have more to do but our goal of completing the project by the end of October is on track. VYC Opening Day and the Re-Grand Opening of Picante Grill will be Saturday, November 9th where we will showcase our newly renovated club! We look forward to welcoming you! Please feel free to invite friends and family to the Opening Day festivities. More information will be coming soon.

Fall 2024 Member Newsletter!

There’s so much happening at our yacht club this fall! Be sure to check out our latest newsletter: explore the club's fresh new look, get to know Linda Green in-depth, get excited for the Chili Cook-Off and BBR, and see how social media is keeping you in the loop. It’s all in this quarter's edition!

Have an idea for our next newsletter? Share it with Annie Bloomquist at secretary@vallartayachtclub.org. All suggestions are welcome!

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Vallarta Yacht Club Unveils New Mural as Part of an Exciting Renovation!

As a proud member of Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC), I'm thrilled to share that our beloved club is undergoing a significant makeover, with a striking new mural taking center stage. The renovation project, which began in May and is set to continue through October, aims to revitalize our club and enhance our members' experience.

At the heart of this transformation is a captivating mural by renowned artist Daniel Garra. This stunning piece of art draws inspiration from the Banderas Bay International Regatta, one of the oldest and most prestigious international sailing events on Mexico's west coast. This regatta, long sponsored by VYC, has been a cornerstone of our club's deep connection to the broader sailing community.