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Archive for November, 2008
Friday, November 14th, 2008
Fishing Report for Week of November 12, 2008 for BoatMexico
Written By: Stan Gabruk
High Season is upon us and you can just feel it in the air. Maybe it’s the returning of the Seasonal Residents as they reappear in the marina after a summer in cooler locations. The breeze in the day is now cooler and the days aren’t so intense. Another way to know the season is upon us the annual Gourmet Festival and of course or World Famous Pez Vela Tournament. This year marks the 53rd Torneo Internacional de Marlin y Pez Vela!
For the last week boats have been preparing. Changing line, changing oil, tuning up the motors, rigging new lures, you name it. It looks like we’ll have close to eighty boats in the tournament this year.
Tonight Nov. 12 is the Captain’s Meeting where if you haven’t paid your entry fee, it’s time to pay up. Lot’s of booths, free stuff like T-shirts, etc. Food, Cervesas and of course a great group of guys. This is the premier fishing tournament in Puerto Vallarta and it swings a lot of weight in the area. With Cash and Cars on the line and everyone out to win, the competition amazingly stays friendly.
For the group of guys that fish these sorts of tournaments, it’s small group and world indeed. Many will have fished the Bisbee’s in Cabo just a few short weeks ago. Others come in from points all over the map, but it’s a tight nit group that will run the globe like this for fishing tournaments.
The tournament in my opinion always falls for some reason close to or on the Full Moon phase of the month. Now why this isn’t scheduled during a week before or after is amazing to me, but there you are. If you’re hoping to use your Yellowfin Tuna super senses, you’ll have to do it early in the morning. The tournament itself starts at 07:00 and you have to be back at dock before 6:00 P.M. Of course unless you have a hook up and you call it in. After the first day, the boats can leave anytime after Midnight. For those I’ve spoken with, the strategy is to take off early, around 3:00 a.m. be at El Banco before sun up, hoping to hook into a nice Yellowfin Monster over 200 lbs. With the way the Yellowfin have been running, this could be a tournament winner. The participating anglers will have two chances to hit the morning bite hard. But no chance to get the afternoon or evening bite with the return time being just before sunset. That is unless you’ve got a go-fast boat. Not many of those in this tournament, never are!
Those in the tournament will flock to locations like El Banco and Corbetena. Unless you’re the first few out there, it’ll look like a bunch of tanks at the Battle of the Bulge. Once there are too many boats in one place, they, the fish, go deep. So then it’s off to their secret spots for the participating anglers, sounders at the ready! But El Banco and Corbetena the last few days have seen their share of Black Marlin, Large Mahi Mahi and of course Sailfish. I can picture the protest coming in now.
North of Punta Mita there have been many Mahi Mahi. They’re set up camp there and are thick. This has inturn attracted Bill Fish, but not just Sailfish. Marlin love Mahi Mahi and if they lived longer when being trolled, it would be preferred bait. Hit the Punta Mita point, set a heading of 280 to 310 and anything is possible once you’re ten miles out. I’m sure there will be several boats fishing this area this week.
Capt. Chema this week was zigging when everyone else was Zagging and came in with this nice 350 lb Black Marlin. Roger Meaden boated this beauty and it’s his first Marlin. What makes this Marlin something to talk about is that is was boated in front of Chimo. This spot is about ten miles south of Cabo Corrientes (the southern point of the bay). Capt Chema ran a Google eyes and purple lures. Soon there were double hook-ups and screaming reels! Since I figure nobody in the tournament will be reading this article until after the tournament, I’m not giving away any useable secrets! Good Luck in the Tournament Capt. Chema ….
If you’re looking for Dog Tooth Snapper, Corbetena this past week was the place to be. I’m amazed at how many people never even think of this option. If the Sails are fickle, the Yellowfin are lazy and the Marlin are grouchy, Snapper is always available….
The Bay itself has been a little on the normal side. Nothing spectacular, but you can have a great day with smaller Skip Jack Tuna, Jack Crevells, Rooster fish, Mackerel, Mahi chickens, and more. The Marietta Islands are always a great location to visit and it’s always consistently producing game fish. If you’re looking for a shorter day but would still like a Billfish, this is the place to be. Again, lots of Mahi Mahi, so in come the Sailfish.
If you’re in town and you’re lucky enough to read this article, come on down to Marina Vallarta and see the weigh-in. It all starts as boats come in around 3:30 p.m. and on. You can see the daily winner and be part of the action Nov. 13th, 14th and 15th.
Well that’s it for this week amigos. Until next week, don’t forget to kiss your fish!
Stan Gabruk is Fishing Expert for BoatMexico. You can read all of his fishing tips at www.boatmexico.com in Fishing Loft. He is also the owner of Master Baiter’s Sportfishing and Tackle located in Marina Vallarta on the marina Malecon between Dock G and the Light house. Master Baiter’s was established in 2000 and is one of the oldest and most reputable fishing charter companies in
Puerto Vallarta.
Contact Stan:
Website: http://www.masterbaiters.com.mx
Email: catchfish@masterbaiters.com.mx
Office Ph: 322-209-1128
Cell Ph: 322-779-7571
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Latitude 38 reports that a 45-ft Leopard catamaran was stolen from Marina Palmira in La Paz on Wednesday, Nov. 5th. The vessel is white with a brown stripe and is named TRANQUILA. According to Latitude 38, the vessel was motored out of the marina at night with its lights off, returned to get the dinghy and outboard, and then motored out again. Latitude 38 reports that an American man working on another boat in the marina has been named as a “person of interest” in the incident.
Photos courtesy of Latitude 38
Report any information on this vessel to Mexican or U.S. authorities, Marina Palmira, or Admin@BoatMexico.com.
Marina Palmira: Phone:(011-52) 312-123-7000; 1-877-217-1513 ;Radio: VHF 16, working 68 & 70 Website:http://www.marinapalmira.com
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) launched the 2008-2009 season Saturday, November 8th. Festivities began at 1100 (Vallarta Time) at the club’s home facility which is located next to Paradise Village Mall, in Paradise Marina , Nuevo Vallarta.
VYC Commodore, John Moore, introduced the Junior Sailing Program children who gathered to hoist the flags to set the season in motion.
The Priest and officers then departed in the decorated panga for the chistening of the fleet ceromony.
Junior sailing coach Maria Elena and Mike Danielson, Director of On the Water Activities, awarded the juniors their sailing awards.
The Junior Program Fund Raising dinner began at 6 p.m. with an estimated 200 diners. A raffle was held and then a fun auction of donated articles followed and was enthusiastically received, thanks to the talented and humorous auctioneer, Mike Gowan.
The 2008-2009 VYC season promises to be a fun and well attended one, despite the economic challenges facing the world. Members of VYC are fun spirited and generously give to the community. To find out more about the Junior Sailing at other program information at VYC, visit their website at: http://www.vallartayachtclub.com/.
Remember the Yachtsman’s Luncheons begin November 10th, with BoatMexico’s Medical Expert, Dr. Luis Suarez. Luncheons will be held every Monday with the buffet beginning at 11:45 and the program starting at 1245 sharp (all times Vallarta Time). For a full list of the first 7 luncheons’ programs, see below:
Nov. 10: Medical Expert, Dr. Luis Suarez: “First Aid Kit & Common Medical Needs in Mexico”
Nov. 17: Food Expert, Dolores Brittingham: “Art of Entertaining”
Nov. 24: Marine Biology Expert, Lic. Oscar Aranda: “Biology of Humpback Whales”
Dec. 1: Maintenance Expert, Capt. Doug Danielson: “Horror Stories from the Bilge“
Dec. 8: Legal Expert, Laura Joachin, Attorney: “Legal Advice for Boating & Living in Mexico”
Dec. 15: Will be provided and announced by VYC, not by BoatMexico
Jan. 5: Writing Expert, Capt. Doug Danielson: “Good, Bad, & Ugly of Boating & Writing”
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008
TRIP TRACKER
by BoatMexico
This is a SIMULATED alert. Had this been an actual emergency and you were a BoatMexico member:
· This Red Alert would be posted on every webpage of BoatMexico.
· An emergency email as prepared by you in advance would have been sent to your emergency contact.
· Your fellow boaters could organize to obtain more information on your whereabouts using radio communications, and side trips.
· Your float plans details, would be made available to those helping by them clicking on the Alert.
· Your boats detailed description, including photo, and emergency equipment list, from the database would be made available as well by clicking on the Alert.
A click on the alert would provide the members with the details of your filed float plan. The database file on your boat’s such as a photo, description, and list of emergency gear, would also be visible. (This is database kept and only needs your attention if there are updates so that you don’t have to re-enter them with each float plan.)
See example of Float Plan and the databased Boat Information below:
Trip Tracker Emergency
& Alert Details
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Boat Profile:
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SAMPLE TRIP TRACKER BOAT |
| Captain: |
Captain Sample |
| Crew / Passenger Names: |
Deckhand Sample
Helmsman Sample
Chef Sample |
| Total # of People Onboard: |
3 |
Notes for Changes in Crew
or Passenger during Trip: |
None expected |
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Port of
Departure: |
San Diego |
| Date of Departure: |
08/27/2008 |
| Route: |
Direct
Cedros
Island, 5 offshore to
Turtle
Bay, Direct to point 5 nm offshore of Punta San Cristobal, 5 offshore to Cabo San Lucas Anchorage |
| Intermediate Stops: |
Cedros
Island 1 night, Turtle Bay 2 nights |
| Final Destination: |
Cabo San Lucas
Anchorage |
| Estimated Arrival Date: |
08/27/2008 |
Boat Information
|
Boat Name:
|
SAMPLE TRIP TRACKER BOAT |
| Captain’s Name: |
Capt. Sample |
| Home port: |
San Diego
California
United States |
| State/Province/Country Registration #: |
WN123456DR |
| Documented Vessel #: |
906638 |
| Boat Type: |
Sail / Cutter |
| Manufacturer: |
Sample Yachts |
| Model: |
Sample 41 |
| Year built: |
2007 |
| Cruising Speed: |
7.50 knots |
| Length: |
41.00 Feet |
| Boat Information: |
White hull, dark blue trim, Red White & Blue Spinnaker, Grey Sail Covers, Large Radar Arch with SolarPanels |
| Emergency equipment: |
6 Man Life Raft, 10-ft Al Inflatable Dinghy, 406 EPIRBw/ GPS, Go bag with provisions, portable watermaker, Hdheld VHF, Parachute Flares, Signal Mirror, Water Dyemarker |
BE SAFER AND DO AS THE U.S. COAST GUARD RECOMMENDS: FILE A FLOAT PLAN! BoatMexico makes it convenient. Your fellow boaters are advised that you are overdue, but not until a time lapse selected by you, the skipper, decide is reasonable leeway for routine delays. In fact, BoatMexico gives you two levels of alerts. With the Amber Alert that occurs after your initial pad to your ETA, your fellow boaters are just advised that you are OVERDUE. Then, after your chosen additional pad for a serious alert, they are advised with a Red Alert that you are SERIOUSLY OVERDUE, and your contingency emergency email is sent to your chosen contact person with your instructions on what action you want them to take.
Emergency Loft even allows a member who is warm and cozy ashore, but gets a radio message or otherwise hears about a crew in need of assistance to post the Amber or Red Alert without Trip Tracker. You know there’s somebody overdue who didn’t file a float plan? Post it! You know that somebody went out fishing in their dinghy for the day and didn’t come back? Post it! You know that there are a lot of fishing nets in an area and they are not marked or lit? Post an Amber Alert - let you fellow boaters know.
While Trip Tracker was designed for use in Mexico, there is nothing stopping you from using it along your entire voyage. Sign up now at BoatMexico while Premium Membership is on sale. $25.00 (U.S.) buys you a full year of total website access, including Trip Tracker, Weather Briefer, Captain’s Log, and a host of Experts providing interesing and helpful information. Compare with surf sites and sail sites costing up to three times this amount! And we don’t plague your site with adverstisements like they do. This site is designed with YOU in mind. YOU can upload articles, YOU can share your photos, YOU can freely trade or sell your items (including your boat or house!), YOU are protected from spamming! YOU are missing the boat if you are not including BoatMexico in your travel. Join now. You will meet new friends and each of YOU will help one another stay safer. Go to www.boatmexico.com for more information.
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Yachtman’s Luncheons at Vallarta Yacht Club in Paradise Village Marina start Monday, November 10th at 12:00 p.m. (Vallarta Time). Lunch will begin promptly, then Dr. Luis Suarez, an internal medicine specialist with certification in Traveler’s Medicine will present “First Aid Kit (for your boat) & Common Medical Needs in Mexico”, from12:45 until 1:45 or 2:00 (Vallarta Time).
Yachtsman’s Luncheons will occur every Monday for the season. BoatMexico’s experts will give the presentations for the first six luncheons. Be sure to mark your calendar as these promise to be interesting and informative. Like you can see the topics cover a variety of interests for all. Lunch begins at 12:00 and speakers begin at 12:45 (Vallarta Times) and last about an hour.
YACHTMAN’S LUNCHEONS INITIAL SCHEDULE:
Nov. 10: Medical Expert, Dr. Luis Suarez: “First Aid Kit & Common Medical Needs in Mexico”
Nov. 17: Food Expert, Dolores Brittingham: “Art of Entertaining”
Nov. 24: Marine Biology Expert, Lic. Oscar Aranda: “Biology of Humpback Whales”
Dec. 1: Maintenance Expert, Capt. Doug Danielson: “Horror Stories from the Bilge“
Dec. 8: Legal Expert, Laura Joachin, Attorney: “Legal Advice for Boating & Living in Mexico”
Dec. 15: Will be provided and announced by VYC, not by BoatMexico
Jan. 5: Writing Expert, Capt. Doug Danielson: “Good, Bad, & Ugly of Boating & Writing”
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Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) will open the 2008-2009 season with ceremonies beginning at 11:00 Saturday, November 8, 2008. This promises to be an interesting and very active year with the yachtsmen despite the bad news with the economy, etc. If you’ve been around boaters much, you know the positive atmoshere they exude. Come and enjoy! The schedule is below:
11:00 Opening Flag Ceremony - Raising of the Mexican, American & Canadian Flags by club officers or Mexican Navy
11:15 Novice Junior Sailor’s event & public introduction to the VYC Junior Sailing. Parents and kids have the opportunity to see and participate in the Novice sailors program on the water.
12:30 – 1:30 Blessing of the Fleet Priest will bless the fleet starting at A dock of Paradise Village Marina and proceed to the Channel bridge. Everyone is encouraged to follow in their dinghies or pangas.
12:00 – 18:00 Public Open House at the Club Information on VYC membership and the Junior Sailing Program will be available in addition to the Navy League and BoatMexico.
14:00 – 16:30 Advanced Junior Sailor Regatta Offshore Young sailors will have a regatta outside the Paradises Village breakwater with Optis, Lasers and 420s boats.
17:00 Presentation of the VYC 2008/2009 Events Calendar The Commodore/Vice Commodore will give a presentation of the Club Goals and Events planned for the 2008/2009 season.
18:00 Fund Raiser Spaghetti Dinner for Junior Sailing Program Gala dinner with Spaghetti & salad - $ 120 pesos adults and $60 pesos for kids. Awards, prizes raffles and auction.
While you’re here, why not go ahead and join BoatMexico. We provide boater with much more, all on one friendly website, and at a price boaters can find appreciate!
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