Vallarta Nautica 2009 - Agosto

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VALLARTA NAUTICA

AROUND THE BAY

An introduction to the wonders of Banderas Bay featuring photos, charts, maps and detailed information on its many anchorages and destinations.

ON THE WATER

Sailing, fishing, surfing, diving, kayaking, snorkeling, whale watching and a comprehensive nautical activities calendar, so much to choose from, so many decisions!

WAVE MAKERS

Profiling those who make significant contributions to the Vallarta boating community and people of Banderas Bay.

PASSAGES

How to get here with information on routes, anchorages and facilities, permits and documentation, charts and publications, weather and communications, invaluable tips from seasoned mariners.

DOCKSIDE

Once you arrive and get settled in, it is time to visit favorite local destinations and inland trips north, east and south.

RESOURCE GUIDE

The guide to finding nearly everything around the bay with over 600 listings for business, services, and much more.

SPANISH NAUTICAL DICTIONARY & TERMS

From Acido (acid) to Soladura (welding), all the ‘ayuda’ you’ll need to get your Spanish point across.

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Welcome to our third annual edition of Vallarta nautica! This has been a year of tremendous growth and development in Banderas Bay, and the local and visiting boating communities have many reasons to rejoice. With the ongoing construction of Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Banderas Bay now has more slips than any other destination in Mexico. Once the project is completed, Marina Riviera Nayarit will also feature condominiums, commercial areas, restaurants and a hotel, completely transforming the landscape of what once was but a peaceful fishing village. Additionally, an increasing number of boating-related activities directed toward novices, organized primarily by the Vallarta Yacht Club, shed light on something seasoned boaters in the area have known all along: There is no better place in Mexico than Banderas Bay, the only destination in Mexico with its own nautical guide, to enjoy such a vast variety of nautical-related activities. And the icing on the cake is the group of friendly, highly-capable enthusiasts in the area who will make you feel as though you’ve been part of our boating community for decades!

As in the previous two editions, Vallarta nautica would not have been possible without Lew and Anneke Jennings’ attention to updating the resource directory and providing new articles, among them features on John Moore, elected fifth commodore of the Vallarta Yacht Club last November, and Philo Hayward, who has been a longtime supporter of the boating community, sponsoring many events throughout the year. Along with the Jennings, Captain Doug Danielson and his son, Mike, helped us make sure that the Events Calendar was as thorough as possible, offering but a glimpse of the many opportunities you will have to get your feet wet, pun intended. Laurie Ailworth’s resourcefulness proved invaluable in ensuring that the many diverse programs offered by the Vallarta Yacht Club were well represented. Last, but certainly not least, if indeed a picture paints a thousand words, we couldn’t ask for more eloquence than that provided by photographer Jay Ailworth’s striking nautical images, which can be enjoyed throughout the pages of Vallarta nautica.

Enjoy!

Publisher John G. Youden

ManaGinG editor Paco Ojeda

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Paul H. J. McBroome

senior Writer Lew Jennings

contributinG Writers

Doug Danielson, Jim Grover, Keith May

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Jay Ailworth, John Youden

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Anneke Jennings

coPY editor Joy Eckel

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Vallarta nautica 2008. Revista anual producida independientemente pero con la colaboración de empresas en Bahía de Banderas. Producciones Viva no asume responsabilidad alguna por información y/o fotografías proporcionadas por los anunciantes. Dicha información se asume como confiable de acuerdo a las fuentes de donde se obtiene. Se prohibe la reproducción total o parcial de esta revista sin el permiso expreso de Producciones Viva, S.A. de C.V. Vallarta nautica is an annual magazine, produced independently, but in cooperation with the business communities of Banderas Bay. Producciones Viva assumes no responsibility or liability for the information and photos presented in this magazine for its advertisers. All information is deemed reliable from the sources in which it was taken. It is prohibited to reproduce in total or part, any portion of this magazine without the expressed permission of Producciones Viva.

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BANDERAS BAY

(20°36.00 N/105°23.00 W)

Banderas Bay is a stunningly beautiful paradise fringed with white-sand beaches, soaring mountains, tropical jungle and thousands of palm trees. The waters teem with sea life including sailfish, marlin, dorado, dolphins, sea turtles, giant manta rays and the migrating humpback whales who visit each year between November and March.

The bay is a wonderland for anyone who loves the water. It provides ideal conditions for world-class sailing, surfing, kite surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, sport fishing, swimming and beachcombing.

There are many wonderful amenities ashore, including great restaurants, shopping, state-of-the-art medical facilities, an extensive public transportation system, a modern international airport, full-service marinas, exciting nightlife, warm and friendly people and much more. Many visitors consider Banderas Bay “Paradise Found.”

Legend has it that the name Banderas Bay, meaning “Bay of Flags,” originated when Spanish explorer Francisco Cortez arrived in 1524 and local tribes greeted him carrying banners. It is the largest bay on the west coast of mainland Mexico, nearly 20 miles across with over 60 miles of coastline. It is also considered one of the deepest bays in the world, with depths of up to two miles.

The bay features two prominent headlands: Punta de Mita to the north and Cabo Corrientes to the south. The Tres Marietas Islands are at the western entrance to the bay, offering a bird sanctuary, snorkeling and diving spots and an anchorage somewhat protected from northerly winds and weather. The bay is ringed with small towns and villages, the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta situated in the southeast corner.

There are currently four marinas in Banderas Bay to serve cruising yachts and the boating community. Marina Vallarta is in the state of Jalisco on the north side of Puerto Vallarta between the cruise ship terminal and the airport. The spectacular five-star Paradise Village Marina and the older Nuevo Vallarta Marina are located five miles to the northwest of the city in the state of Nayarit. And the bran-new Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz has opened with 368 slips, a fuel dock, haul-out facilities and a full-service restaurant.

The spectacular South Shore of Banderas Bay is characterized by the steep jungle-covered Sierra Madre Mountains. The mountains continue their plunge into the depths of the bay, creating deep anchorages that require boats to anchor very close to shore, many times with bow and stern anchors set to provide adequate holding. Favorite anchorages on this side of the bay include Las Animas and Yelapa.

Marina Vallarta

Conversely, the North Shore of the bay features low rolling hills and dry weather, with afternoon breezes reaching 20 knots or more. The sea bottom is characterized by gentle, sandy slopes and shallow anchorages in 15 to 30 feet of water, with good holding. Favorite anchorages include El Anclote at Punta de Mita and the area outside the harbor at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.

Prevailing winds during the cruising season (November - April) are generally from the northwest. The winds are typically light and variable in the morning and evening, with brisk afternoon breezes providing great sailing conditions. Convection heating and cooling creates diurnal wind changes during afternoon and nighttime hours, clocking around to the south or east, which can become increasingly strong in the canyons, valleys and arroyos on the South Shore of the bay.

Tides range up to six feet. Due to the changing entrance conditions, caution should be exercised by boaters when entering or departing the Nuevo Vallarta channel – especially at low or minus tides or when a strong swell is running. Call the Paradise Village harbormaster on Channel 16 for the latest information on channel entrance conditions and depths, especially for those vessels with a draft over six feet.

The entrance to Marina Vallarta on the north side of Puerto Vallarta is well marked, with deep water and few obstacles – except for the occasional zillion-ton cruise ship and the many pangas, Jet Skis, fishing charters and party boats vying for the same real estate. Just slow down and keep a sharp watch for others, and they will usually do the same for you.

The Cruising Fleet welcomes you to Banderas Bay and monitors VHF Channel 22. The Banderas Bay Morning Net operates every day, except Sundays, at 0830 local Jalisco time. The Net is a gold mine of information, covering emergencies and priority or HAM traffic, check-ins from boats around the bay, weather and tides, mail call for vessels with mail or anyone who can carry mail back to the USA or Canada, crew positions offered or needed, land rides offered or needed, lost or found items, general announcements on what’s happening around the bay, boaters’ assistance and services offered or needed, and much more. The Net is handled by experienced local volunteers, who do a yeoman’s job coordinating the daily radio traffic and helping boaters new to the area.

Whether you arrive by land, air or sea, we hope you enjoy your stay here in paradise.

PUERTO VALLARTA

Puerto Vallarta , just the sound of its name conjures up images of tropical beauty, wondrous adventure and steamy romance. This delightful city of nearly 350,000 inhabitants still has the Old World charm and small-town atmosphere that has drawn people from around the world for decades. The cobblestone streets and whitewashed buildings with their red-tiled roofs cascade down the hillsides to the very edge of the ocean, where locals and visitors alike stroll the Malecon (boardwalk), savoring the sights and sounds of this magical place. It always seems to have a festive, inviting atmosphere that welcomes everyone.

Puerto Vallarta blends the essence and warmth of a colonial town with modern convenience and services to provide an ideal destination for visiting boaters and guests. A marina with over 350 berths, an international airport with daily direct flights to the USA and Canada, stateof-the-art medical facilities, wonderful restaurants to please every palate, hundreds of stores to shop ‘til you drop, exciting nightlife and so many incredible things to

see and do, the choices seem infinite. It is no wonder Puerto Vallarta, with its various intriguing zones, has become one of the world’s greatest resort destinations.

For arriving yachts, the entrance channel at 20°39.17 N/105°14.83 W is well marked and continuously maintained to accommodate the large cruise ships and abundance of other watercraft that enter this busy harbor. There is a sea buoy outside at 20°39.00 N/105°15.42. A magnetic heading from the sea buoy of 060 degrees

lines you up with Wal-Mart in the distance and the center channel entrance. Leaving the lighted green buoys to port upon entering the turning basin, bear left into the channel and continue on to the marina at the far north end. You will pass the Opequimar boatyard and fuel dock on the left as you approach the marina.

Marina Vallarta (20°39.82 N/105°15.06 W) is situated on reclaimed land just five minutes south of the Puerto Vallarta international airport. Some 350 boats

Marina Vallarta

moor here at various times throughout the year, including world class yachts over 100 feet in length. In the evening, enjoy a full view of the city lights while sipping a drink at El Faro, the bar atop the lighthouse. On chilly nights, the staff will even provide blankets to bundle up in.

With its condominium complexes, shops and restaurants, the marina resembles a little piece of Europe. It’s a treat to stroll along the surrounding malecon, where locals join with tourists from around the world to listen to the music emanating from many of the establishments and savor the aromas of Italian, Oriental, Mexican and Argentinean fare. The views of the harbor are always a pleasure to behold, with so many beautiful yachts, large and small, berthed there.

Taxis are readily available at the head of “L” Dock or on the main road. A bus stop is near the huge bronze whale sculpture at the main entrance to Marina Vallarta, also overseen by King Neptune atop adjacent Plaza Neptuno. And across the street is Zaragoza’s huge marine hardware and sporting goods store.

Plaza Marina , where you will find a McDonald’s, Comercial Mexicana supermarket, ATMs and many other shops and services, is within walking distance, a few blocks north toward the airport and the new Home Depot just past the airport. Sam’s Club and the WalMart Supercenter are just five minutes south by taxi or bus.

The Marina Vallarta harbormaster’s office is at the top of “E” Dock and can be reached on Channel 16 or by telephoning (322) 221-0275. The Puerto Vallarta port captain’s office is adjacent to the cruise ship terminal across the street from Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club and can be contacted on VHF Channel 13 or by telephoning (322) 224-0427 or (322) 224-2419. Visiting yachts can also contact “Paperman” Juan Arias or Vilma’s Yacht Services on VHF Channel 16 for assistance with check-in documentation, visas and FM-3 resident documentation.

There are many services available to boaters right in or adjacent to the marina complex, including canvas shops, marine supply stores, a hospital, doctors,

dentists, chiropractors, Internet services, storage facilities and more. And the nearby Opequimar boatyard has haul-out facilities with skilled craftsmen, a fuel dock, dry boat storage and a yacht club with Internet services.

Once you are settled in at the marina, you can take a closer look at things by venturing out on a 40-minute walk around the Marina Vallarta Golf Club and residential area behind the harbor development, and the Plaza Marina shopping center is just a short walk north on the main highway. There is beach access by many of the hotels that line the area around the marina.

If you’ve come for the fishing, several charter companies can all but guarantee an encounter with dorado, marlin, sailfish and others. Later in the evening, share your stories of high-seas adventures with friends during dinner at an open-air restaurant.

The area from Marina Vallarta south to El Centro is known as the Hotel Zone This is where the primary concentration of hotels and resorts is located – towering buildings with all the amenities set in a tropical paradise. All the resorts in this area are located on the beach, with the convenience of numerous restaurants, shops, nightclubs and shopping centers within easy walking distance.

Also in or adjacent to the Hotel Zone are electronics stores at Plaza Caracol, an Office Depot next to Plaza Genovesa, and numerous auto parts, hardware and paint stores near the intersection of the Libramiento and Francisco Villa.

Hotel Zone

South of the Hotel Zone, El Centro is the happening area of Puerto Vallarta, offering dining, shopping, dancing and people-watching. The extrovert in your crowd will probably try to entice you out to the Malecon many nights. Few people tire of this boardwalk along the bay. How can they? Glistening water and brilliant sunsets invariably steal your heart, and the bronze statues by renowned artists Colunga, Bustamante, Barquet and the like adorn the Malecon with Mexican creativity and pride.

Stop here and there for a photo while making your way to the arches at the south end. At Los Arcos Amphitheater, in front of the arches, live performances entertain people of all ages and tastes every Sunday evening. During the May Cultural Festival, the stage becomes particularly vibrant with international song and dance.

In El Centro, the small shops and sprawling markets will delight and surprise you. Don’t neglect the back streets behind the Malecon. Juárez, Hidalgo and their cross streets boast countless shops, art galleries and remarkable restaurants. When it’s time for a little sightseeing, why not go for something nostalgic? Since the ‘50s, Americans have been residing fullor part-time behind the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The concentration of foreigners in this one area earned it the name “Gringo Gulch.” In 1963, while filming “The Night of the Iguana,” Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton brought Hollywood magic to the area when they took up residence here.

Isla Rio Cuale, the island running between El Centro and Colonia Emiliano Zapata, offers a serene and creative diversion from the traffic overhead. On your way east along the island, beyond all the vendors, check out the Cultural Center where, throughout the year and particularly during the month of May, international performers bring their best to the stage.

the Romantic Zone bustles day and night with a diverse mix of travelers and locals, making this part of town truly international. Numerous sidewalk cafes blend with trendy restaurants and night spots to lend a special romance to this part

If you’re up for an adventure, try parasailing, jet skiing or taking a banana any time of the day. With a subtle gesture, you’ll have a boat operator rushing over and getting you into position faster than you

Eventually, you’ll need a break from the street, which runs parallel to the beach. Try one of the countless restaurants in the area, which range from ethnic to Mexican, fusion to , also known as “Restaurant Row,” is another important street in the Romantic Zone, with its own impressive concentration of restaurants and Puerto Vallarta begs to be explored. It is full of color and flavor and offers a wide variety of experiences. With the tropical climate and casual mood here, taking one cobblestone at a time will keep you on the

NUEVO VALLARTA

(20°41.45 N/105°17.52 W)

Nuevo Vallarta , a well-known resort area just five miles north of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit, has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. This beautiful tourist destination hosts a wide variety of modern hotels and oceanfront resorts, four miles of fine-sand beaches, two championship golf courses and hundreds of luxury waterfront villas and condominiums. Nuevo Vallarta also is home to the five-star Paradise Village Resort and Marina and the Vallarta Yacht Club.

Many exciting water sports and leisure activities are offered in Nuevo Vallarta. Here, you can swim with dolphins at Vallarta Adventures’ lagoon facility or at Sea Life Park, kayak the lagoon and canals to view the birds and wildlife, charter a sport fishing boat, learn to sail, race in the regattas, or simply relax on the sand or by the pool at any of the fabulous resort hotels.

For visiting yachts, there are two marinas at Nuevo Vallarta.

Marina Nuevo Vallarta (also known as Marina Vallarta Norte) is on the south side

of the estuary as you clear the breakwater coming through the entrance channel. This is an older marina, with an eclectic mix of long-time live-aboard boaters and visiting cruisers. While much of the facilities are in disrepair, the marina offers bargain prices for the economy-minded and is nearly always full. There is a wonderful little restaurant at the head of the docks, Estudio Café, owned and operated by renowned artist Federico Leon de la Vega and his wife, Luli. Call the Marina Nuevo Vallarta harbormaster on VHF Channel 16 for slip availability or inquire with the local cruisers living in this marina.

The Nuevo Vallarta port captain’s office is located next to the Nuevo Vallarta Marina and Villa Varaderos hotel. Contact via VHF Channel 16 or telephone (329) 297-0214.

Paradise Village Resort and Marina is a five-star facility on the north side of the estuary, straight ahead as you come through the entrance channel. Completed in 2002, this modern marina features 200 slips ranging in length from 26 to 200 feet, with water, electricity, cable TV, wireless Internet and a full array of concierge services. Marina guest amenities include restrooms, showers, dressing rooms, Jacuzzi, swimming pool,

Nuevo Vallarta

restaurants and access to all hotel services and recreational facilities. Contact Paradise Village Marina Harbormaster Dick Markie on VHF Channel 16 for slip availability.

All visiting yachts, please note that the entrance channel to Nuevo Vallarta (20°41.23 N/105°17.82 W) is frequently dredged to maintain a minimum nine-foot mean depth. Skippers are advised to call the Paradise Village harbormaster on VHF Channel 16 for prevailing conditions and to be especially careful at low or minus tides and at any time for vessels drafting more than six feet.

Adjacent to Paradise Village Marina is the Vallarta Yacht Club and Paradise Village Plaza.

The Vallarta Yacht Club is celebrating their seventh year, having grown from 15 initial members to over 500, and offers visiting boaters and members many amenities, including a full-service restaurant, bar, outdoor dining terrace, Internet service, showers, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and a variety of social activities from holiday parties to weekly Sunday Barbecues. The club has a very active sailing program

and will host the Banderas Bay Blast, Vallarta Race Week, Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta Race and the Banderas Bay International Regatta, among others. The club also has a very active Junior Sailing Program for local youth training in Optimists and Lasers. There are memberships designed for nearly every budget, and the club offers reciprocal privileges to members of other recognized yacht clubs.

Paradise Village Plaza is next door to the yacht club. Here, you will find banking facilities, ATMs, mail services, a laundromat, fast food and fine restaurants. The small supermarket makes provisioning easy and has many hard-to-find American and Canadian products.

Nuevo Vallarta is at the top of the list of favorite destinations, offering visitors fabulous amenities in an incredibly beautiful tropical paradise filled with fun and adventure.

JARRETADERAS

By Jim Grover

Jarretaderas, a charming Mexican village just north of the Ameca River, provides a variety of services, ranging from wonderful authentic Mexican food to quality custom upholstery and canvas work. It is especially convenient to visiting boaters in the Nuevo and Paradise Village marinas and residents of Nuevo Vallarta.

There are many wonderful places to eat, including El Faro’s, which serves breakfast, lunch or dinner; Marisco Café, for some of the best seafood around; and delicious street tacos at the town square in the evenings for a real treat!

There are three farmacias (drug stores), two ferreterias (hardware stores), Alejandra’s Beauty Shop, which has been a favorite with boaters for years, and Sanchez Upholstery for superior canvas work at reasonable prices. And the Tuesday Street Market is not to be missed for fresh local produce and arts and crafts.

The village is an easy 20-minute walk from Marina Nuevo Vallarta or Mayan Palace, or you can take a bus from there or Paradise Village. The west entrance to the village is from the glorietta near the El Tigre Golf Course, and the main entrance is from Highway 200.

Jarretaderas is truly an authentic Mexican experience, filled with friendly people. The locals celebrate holidays with fiestas, parades and rodeos that are great fun to attend and a wonderful way to enjoy the people of this little pueblo.

Bucerias

BAHIADE

BANDERAS

BUCERIAS

Located on the main highway between Nuevo Vallarta and La Cruz is the bustling town of Bucerias (Boo-sir-ree-us) with its miles-long white sandy beach and many great eateries and services.

Bucerias is a mecca of hidden gems, from small fruit and vegetable markets, Beto’s tienda and the new Comercial Mexicana located just south of town to government, banking and emergency services, such as general practitioner Dr. Mauro’s office, Clinic Santa Rosa, TelMex and the new immigration services office on Las Palmas.

And in the most recent Virtual Vallarta Readers’ Choice competition, Mark’s Bar and Grill won Best North Shore, Best Service and Best Overall Restaurant, and Pie in the Sky won Best Bakery, Best Dessert and Best Ice Cream. Famar’s family restaurant has been a cruisers’ favorite for years. Karen’s Place is lovely, down on the water. And for a really memorable experience, join French chef Gilles and his wife, Margarita, at La Fort’s for an evening of haute cuisine.

Bucerias

LA CRUZ DE HUANACAXTLE

(20°44.75 N/105°22.75 W)

Literally meaning “The Cross of the Huanacaxtle Tree,” La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is a charming fishing village and popular cruising destination for boaters. It provides a nice anchorage with good holding, great amenities ashore and a brand-new mega-marina with over 300 slips, restaurant, fuel dock and haul-out facilities. A hotel and condominium complex overlooking the marina and a malecon along the waterfront are also planned.

In the village, there are many wonderful restaurants, laundry facilities, 24-hour pharmacies, a medical doctor, bus and taxi service, a gas station with diesel and, as a special bonus, world-class musicians who migrate here to provide entertainment at local bars and restaurants. All of these make La Cruz a favorite hang-out for boaters, tourists and locals alike.

There are many eating establishments in the village, featuring a wide range of culinary delights from all over the world: pizza, barbecue and Mexican fare at Philo’s, German cuisine at the Black Forest, Thai at La Cascada, a taste of Old England at the Britannia, fresh fish platters at Columba’s and La Glorieta, Italian gourmet delicacies at Frascati, and the best carne asada tacos you might ever taste when they set out tables and chairs in the street at Jorge’s for Tacos on the Street on Calle Huachinango Saturday and Sunday evenings. And wonderful seafood treats can be found just south, around the point, at the waterfront palapa restaurant Paraiso Escondido (Hidden Paradise).

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

An evening stroll on the cobblestone streets of La Cruz provides a truly authentic Mexican experience. Families lounge in doorways and on sidewalks in the cool of the evening or visit one another at the town park and eat at sidewalk taco stands, while the children play soccer ( futbol ) or buy ice cream cones ( nieves ). And everyone greets you with a smile or a wave in response to your greeting of “Buenas tardes” or “Buenas noches.”

Visiting boaters can check in on the cruisers’ hailing channel, VHF 22, to consult with other boaters on conditions in the anchorage and where to land their dinghies. La Cruz also has a port captain’s facility that can be contacted on Channel 16, although it is preferred for skippers to physically check in and out at the port captain’s office.

Just five minutes south of La Cruz by taxi or bus is the bustling seaside town of Bucerias ( Boo-sir-ee-us ), which has fine restaurants, banking facilities, ATMs, a medical clinic, a veterinary clinic, rental cars and much more.

PUNTA DE MITA

(20°46.00 N/105°31.00 W)

Also called “The Point of Simple Pleasures,” Punta de Mita is located at the northern tip of Banderas Bay. This beautiful area with its colorful village offers many pleasures for visiting boaters and tourists. Sparkling white-sand beaches beg to be explored, and the crystal-clear green water is warm and inviting. Wonderful seafood restaurants line the beach at El Anclote, and many small stores (tiendas) and grocery stores (abarrotes) are found throughout the village. Boat, kayak and surfboard rentals are readily available, in addition to bus or taxi transportation to other villages along Costa Banderas and to Puerto Vallarta.

The sandy-bottom anchorage directly in front of the village at El Anclote (20°46.00 N/105°31.17 W) provides protection from the prevailing northwest winds and swells, with good holding in 20 to 40 feet of water. There is a dinghy landing area in front of the thatched-roof restaurants where the small fishing pangas gather. And during the high cruising season from November to May, Hector’s Margarita Restaurant serves as headquarters for the

very casual, laid-back Punta Mita Yacht and Surf Club organized by Latitude 38 publisher Richard Spindler.

There are nearly 30 surfing spots around this part of the bay and coast, many of which are only accessible by boat. Punta de Mita, with its idyllic conditions, is the perfect place for learning this sport. Pangas can be rented to reach the best surf spots, visit the nearby Marietas Islands , whale watch, snorkel or fish for tuna, dorado, wahoo, sailfish and marlin. A trip to the

fishing grounds at the Marietas Islands, El Morro, Corbetena or 25 miles out to El Banco may yield 200-pound tuna and marlin over 1,000 pounds.

Punta de Mita has been compared to what Puerto Vallarta might have been like 50 years ago; however, there is much development continuing to dramatically change the landscape of this pristine area. Several condominium complexes on and near the beach are under construction or already completed. And many wonderful

Punta de Mita

restaurants line the beach, including Mañana, Tino’s Mariscos and Hector’s Margaritas, and a block up the hill is great sushi at The Pink Bonzai . Last but not least, Puerto Vallarta’s renowned Café des Artistes branched out with the new Café des Artistes del Mar, raising the bar for gourmet cuisine in the area.

The nearby Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita offers world-class lodging. Its Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Club was voted by Conde Nast readers as the best golf course in the world! This gorgeous oceanside course includes the world’s only true island green, a 196-yard par 3 to a rocky promontory out in the Pacific. There are three more exclusive resort hotels planned and two additional golf courses. Several developments of multi-million-dollar private residences, as well as commercial shops and other facilities are ongoing.

The beautiful beaches and amenities offered both afloat and ashore make Punta de Mita a wonderful stop and a great destination for boaters arriving and departing Banderas Bay.

EMILIANO ZAPATA

SOUTH SHORE ANCHORAgES

The South Shore of Banderas Bay is ringed by the rugged, jungle-covered Sierra Madre Mountains that have protected the bay from hurricanes for thousands of years. The mountains continue their steep plunge into the bay, providing incredibly beautiful protected coves and anchorages to explore.

The steep gradient, however, can put a vessel in water hundreds of feet deep within a boat length or two from the shore. In many cases, the prudent skipper will use both a bow and stern anchor to keep the vessel into the swell and securely anchored in the event of southerly wind conditions, which usually occur during overnight anchorages as the breezes completely change direction and whistle down through the canyons and valleys. A stern anchor on the beach is a prudent and common practice.

There are several wonderful anchorages to explore on the South Shore of the bay. Some of the areas are frequently visited by tour boats for a few hours a day, and others are seemingly reserved just for you. The South Shore is both dramatic and beautiful. With the green jungle, jade-colored waters and thatched-roof huts all along the shore or clinging to the mountain sides, it gives the feeling of some other exotic location in the South Pacific or off the coast of Africa.

Arcos (The Arches) National Marine Park is a rock formation located at

17.45. This area provides some of the best diving and snorkeling in Banderas Bay, with deep drop-offs on the north side. The caves and tunnels worn through the rocks over the millenniums give the name to the area. Care must be taken not to damage the underwater habitat, and nothing can be removed from the area. Los Arcos is an incredibly beautiful underwater experience.

Boca de Tomatlan at 20°30.76 N/105°18.93, tucked in at the end of a beautiful bay just down the coast from Los Arcos, is arguably one of the most picturesque villages in all of Banderas Bay. The river that cascades down through the mountains from Chico’s Paradise and beyond empties into the bay here, providing a scenic backdrop and protected harbor for the local panga fishermen. Cruising vessels rarely anchor here because of the steep beach gradient; however, in the calm weather that is usually the case from November to June, this is a nice lunch stop and an opportunity to practice your bow and stern anchoring technique with a

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stern anchor on the beach. Boca de Tomatlan is the last village on the South Shore readily accessible by car or bus. From here on, the South Shore villages and anchorages are only accessible by boat (although some can be accessed by four-wheel-drive vehicle after several hours of traversing extremely rough terrain). Boca is a major jumping-off point for water-taxi panga services, which run continuously back and forth to villages and beaches on the South Shore.

Las Animas is two miles farther west at 20°30.45 N/105°20.70 and has one of the most accessible anchorages on the South Shore. A long, sparkling white-sand beach, a small pier for loading and unloading passengers, and several thatched-roof restaurants right on the sand welcome visitors to this popular tourist spot. Anchor close to shore in 10 to 20 feet over sand, and Juan or one of the other panga taxi drivers will be happy to drop you ashore and take you back out to the boat for a small fee or, if you don’t mind getting wet, just jump right into the crystal-clear green water and swim ashore!

In addition, there is a beautiful whitesand beach with room for one boat to anchor a half mile east of Las Animas at 20°30.61 N/105°20.35. Just be watchful for submerged rocks in the area.

Quimixto is a pretty little oceanfront village with restaurants on the beach and a small river that leads up the valley to a waterfall. Horses are available to take you to the waterfall for a mini-adventure, or you can just lounge on the beach or

at a seaside restaurant enjoying the view. Located at 20°30.28 N/105°22.18, there is a small anchorage that can handle several vessels, although care must be taken to avoid rocks close to the beach.

Majahuitas at 20°30.49 N/105°23.45 is a spectacular little white-sand beach and cove that is home to an all-inclusive, very private resort. This is a wonderful stop to enjoy the view and snorkel the west side of the cove and underwater tunnel formations just west of the anchorage. There is only room for one vessel, and it is not considered adequate for an overnight stay.

A little farther east, around the corner of Punta Boca at 20°30.43 N/105°24.14, is a tiny cove and beach with a one-vessel anchorage close-in over sand, a nice picnic and snorkeling stop.

Yelapa is probably the most well known village on the South Shore. Long regarded as a get-away-from-it-all destination for those seeking the true beauty and ambiance of Mexico, Yelapa has been a favorite destination for young and old alike. The bay at Yelapa, 20°29.47 N/105°26.60, provides good anchorage areas on the southeast side in 20 feet of water over sand, with panga service to the beach. There are several seafood restaurants ashore, a picturesque village to explore, and a hike upriver to a waterfall on foot or horseback.

Not many folks frequent the more remote anchorages located west of Yelapa to the end of the bay at Cabo Corrientes. They provide

attractive locations to while away the hours all by yourself. Check out the following little coves and beaches: Manzanillas at 20°29.44 N/105°29.39, La Cueva at 20°29.01 N/105°34.30 and just east of Chimo at 20°28.96 N/105°34.67.

Los Corrales at 20°24.56 N/105°26.60 is a small hidden bay just a half mile east of the lighthouse (El Faro) at Cabo Corrientes. It provides protection from both prevailing northwest winds and swells and any weather from the south. There is a nice little anchorage at 20°24.56 N/105°40.70 for one or two vessels on the southwest side of the bay, behind a rock outcropping in front of two concrete shacks (bodegas) in 20 feet of water over sand. Another small anchorage is located on the northeast side at 20°24.60 N/105°40.34, in front of the few houses that are on the beach. We’re told that they serve seafood at the larger white house with the white water tank on the roof (tinaco). While there is not much here to see or do, this a great stop to wait for calmer weather conditions before rounding Cabo Corrientes, or to take a rest if you’ve been beating your way up from the south. And if you’re lucky, you may even get to taste fresh oysters harvested here by local fishermen.

Banderas Bay offers visiting boaters many wonderful anchorages, villages and towns to visit, whether you just want a little tropical paradise all to yourself or to be catered to dockside at a five-star resort. It truly is “Paradise Found.”

Yelapa

ISLAS MARIETAS

(20°41.00 N/105°36.00 W)

The Marietas Islands at 20°41.00 N/105°36.00 W are a string of three small islands and underwater seamounts that form the gateway to Banderas Bay. These islands have been declared a federally protected nature reserve to provide a sanctuary for the diverse species of birds, turtles, dolphins, humpback whales, tropical fish and giant manta rays found here.

Several species of sea birds also make the Marietas Islands their home, including thousands of blue-footed boobies, yellow-footed boobies, brown boobies, pelicans, Heermann’s Gulls and frigates. The endangered blue-footed boobies, which thrive on these islands, are found only here, in the Sea of Cortez and in the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador.

The Islas Marietas are a favorite snorkeling and diving location, with a variety of impressive reefs, underwater caves, tunnels and walls. The fortunate few may encounter beautiful manta rays, those gentle giants with 15-foot wing spans that glide just below the surface feeding on microscopic plankton.

There are passages north and south of the islands for vessels approaching Banderas Bay; however, the areas between the islands should be avoided due to shallow reefs and seamounts just beneath the surface.

For vessels passing on the north side of the Marietas using the Punta de Mita approach (20°47.16 N/105°37.01 W), care must be taken to avoid an underwater rock hazard called Mama Grande off Punta de Mita, reported at 20°32.72 N/105°17.45 W.

The safest approach to the islands is from the south. A somewhat protected anchorage is available on the south side of the largest island, below the cave-pocked cliffs, at 20°41.44 N/105°34.46 W, in 20 feet of water over sandy spots.

There are many tours to these magical islands out of Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and nearby Punta de Mita. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy the sea life and bird sanctuary and experience incredible snorkeling and diving in the shallow reef areas, lava tubes and cave formations. Definitely a “must see” if you are visiting Banderas Bay.

Islas Marietas

SAILINg

Banderas Bay is the second largest bay in North America and the seventh largest in the world. The temperate tropical weather, gentle afternoon breezes and protected flat seas combine to make the bay a sailor’s dream come true.

Banderas Bay is rapidly becoming an internationally recognized mecca for some of the best sailing in the world. Cruisers, power and sail, have known about it for years and flock to the bay during the high season between November and June to stay for weeks, months or even years. Now, racing on the bay also has become popular, with many exciting regattas scheduled throughout the year, from the tiny Optimist-class sailboats for juniors to mega-sleds with professional crews.

The season kicks off December 3 - 5 with a fun race series appropriately named the Banderas Bay Blast. This three-day regatta pits the laid-back Punta Mita Yacht and Surf Club against the Vallarta Yacht Club to raise monies for local youth charities. The first leg is from Paradise Village to La Cruz for a party, libations, great food and entertainment at Philo’s Friday night. (Did we say this was going to be fun?) The second leg on Saturday is on to Punta Mita for another night of mayhem at the PMYSC with none other than Latitude 38’s own Richard Spindler. And Sunday is a spectacular spinnaker run back to Nuevo Vallarta in the annual Pirates For Pupils race, with awards and more celebration at the Vallarta Yacht Club. Anyone can join in as crew in this great season opener simply by providing a small donation for the charities involved.

December through March continues with lots of regattas and racing activities, including a WesMex Optimist Regatta, Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta Race, Vallarta Race Week and the granddaddy of all cruiser races, the Banderas Bay Regatta March 17 - 21.

Now in its 17th year and the signature event of the Vallarta Yacht Club, the Banderas Bay Regatta is especially tailored for cruising sailors and their boats of every make and rig. Race boats and multi-hulls join the

fun, too. Each participating boat is custom-handicapped to account for sailing characteristics, equipment and sail inventory. The warm calm waters of Banderas Bay provide the perfect setting for the race, with steady afternoon winds often around 15 knots providing a relaxed and fun five-day event where everyone can enjoy the best sailing venue on the Pacific coast of Mexico, along with live music and celebrations ashore. Check it out at www.banderasbayregatta.com.

Besides regattas, there are fun races every Thursday afternoon for all sailboats, fondly call “Beer Cans.” In addition, there are club cruises to Punta de Mita and Las Animas with the Vallarta Yacht Club, and Dine and Dashes where participants race their boats from Paradise Village to La Cruz, run in for lunch at Philo’s, then race back to the Vallarta Yacht Club to claim bragging rights over a beer or two.

The Vallarta Yacht Club also has a wonderful Junior Sailing Program for local youth. The program’s objectives are to teach seamanship, sailing and racing skills in a safe and fun environment; enable students to acquire lifelong values such as sportsmanship, consideration for others, teamwork and self-reliance, and love and respect for the sea; teach young people how to sail to the best of their ability and to encourage growth in skill and competence through individual and team participation; and encourage competitive sailing skills in regattas and races at the VYC and other regional, national and international events. For more information on the Vallarta Yacht Club and Junior Sailing Program, stop in at the club next to the Paradise Village Plaza, telephone (322) 2972222 or visit their website at www.vallartayachtclub.com.

Banderas Bay is a wonderful place to be on the water, whether you are learning to sail with one of the ASA-certified schools here, experiencing the adrenalin rush of sailing on an America’s Cup yacht, chartering a boat for a sunset cruise, or just hanging out on the hook at one of the beautiful anchorages around the bay. Sailing is a great way to enjoy your stay in paradise.

FISHINg

Banderas Bay and the surrounding waters of the Pacific teem with sea life, providing some of the best sport fishing in the world, including dorado (mahi-mahi), sailfish, wahoo, giant tuna and monster marlin.

The fishing fleet welcomes you to the bay and has boats and trips customized to meet nearly everyone’s needs and budget, from small open fishing boats ideal for two people, called pangas, to large twin-diesel-powered sport fishers for six people or more.

The fishing is so good here that three major international fishing tournaments are slated for 2009, bringing fishermen from all over the world to compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes!

There are many great fishing grounds in and around Banderas Bay. Inside the bay are a huge variety of fish: 50-pound tuna, dorado, sailfish, wahoo, snapper, grouper, roosterfish, mackerel, amberjack and dozens of other varieties. Outside the bay are two large rock formations, Corbeteña and El Banco, which provide record marlin and tuna catches.

Close in, between Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta to the Ameca River, there are snook and pargo.

The North Shore between La Cruz and Punta de Mita provides great sierra fishing, trolling small rapalas and small hoochie jigs close to the shore. Piedra Blanca, just west of La Cruz and at Punta de Mita right in the anchorage are favorite spots for sierras.

The South Shore from Mismaloya to Punta Corrientes, where the water is deeper, tuna, dorado and bonita can be found year around.

West of Yelapa skippers must maintain a good watch for rocks, especially in the area of Chimo, although the fishing is good here for bonita and pargo and, at times, tuna, dorado and sailfish.

The Las Marietas Islands provide great scuba diving and, here where the bay meets the Pacific, mark the beginning of the trophy fishing area. In the protected banks of the Marietas Islands, you’ll find all the big game fish, such as marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado and wahoo.

El Morro is an excellent sport fishing destination. On the way to Corbeteña, this group of rock pinnacles makes for some of the most exciting scuba diving in Puerto Vallarta and also some of the best fishing. The barnacle-covered rocks attract tuna up to 50 pounds, sailfish, dorado, yellowtail and more. Many skippers elect to alternate between El Morro and El Faro if the fish are biting more in one location than another.

El Faro is the lighthouse at Cabo Corrientes, located on the far south end of Banderas Bay. It is a great place to catch sailfish, dorado, tuna and roosterfish.

Corbeteña (20°44’.12”N/105°50’.70”W), the large seamount rising out of the deep Pacific waters 33 miles west of Puerto Vallarta, offers prize trophy fish including marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo and dorado.

The rock itself is always exposed and rises 25 feet above the surface, about 100 feet long. Extreme caution must be exercised as you fish this rock; give it a wide berth. There is a dangerous wash rock about 50 yards out at the west end.

El Banco (The Banks) (20°56’.89”N/106°01’.29”W), approximately 50 miles out from Puerto Vallarta, is the most celebrated of our fishing sites. The Banks are a series of underwater pinnacles, the highest spot rising to within 69 feet of the surface, with bait fish often working the surface above each pinnacle. The Banks is where the biggest and best trophy fish can be found, including monster marlin over 1,000 pounds, huge tuna to 400 pounds, giant sailfish, wahoo, dorado and more.

In addition to fabulous deep-sea sport fishing, Vallarta also boasts fresh-water fishing in the local mountains. Large bass can be found at nearby lake Cajon de Peña, where it’s possible to view birds and wildlife as well.

Whether casting from the shore or cruising the open sea, both the experienced and the novice will find that the incredible beauty of Banderas Bay, with its rivers and deep blue waters full of marine life, offers great fishing any time!

Fishing Vallarta creates memories of a lifetime and turns fish stories into legends. For more information, check out our Website at www.virtualvallarta.com

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Dorado (Mahi-mahi, Dolphinfish)

Grouper (Garlopa)

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Red snapper (Huachinango)

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DIVINg

Banderas Bay is a rich and diverse ecosystem providing incredible underwater vistas and opportunities to explore thrilling underwater drop-offs, caves and arches, and encounter giant manta rays, schools of dolphins and an amazing kaleidoscope of tropical marine life.

The bay delivers perfect scuba diving conditions and a wealth of diving opportunities – so both experienced and beginner divers can enjoy the abundance of sea life in the warm, clear waters of Banderas Bay and the Mexican Pacific.

Los Arcos is one of Mexico’s most popular marine reserves. This cluster of granite islands rising out of the deep water in the southern part of Banderas Bay provides excellent day and night diving opportunities for divers of every level.

The Los Arcos National Marine Park attracts all kinds of tropical fish and a wide variety of marine life: angelfish, butterfly fish, damsels, parrot fish, needlefish, puffers, eagle rays, giant mantas, sea turtles and many other species of sea life.

El Bajo Reef is a 60-foot pinnacle reaching up to just six feet below the surface of Banderas Bay and is home to most of Los Arcos’ underwater life, including lobster, octopus and sea turtles. Night diving here is wonderful, as 60 percent of sea life species don’t come out during the day.

The spectacular undersea architecture at Las Marietas Federal Marine Reserve is a sanctuary for turtles, dolphins, mantas and

scores of tropical fish that swim along the coral reefs. With so much going for it, it’s no wonder that both beginner and certified divers call the Marietas their favorite dive destination in Puerto Vallarta.

Six miles west of the Marietas Islands at the edge of Banderas Bay lies El Morro , a series of rock pinnacles extending above the surface of the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. With depths of up to 150 feet, El Morro offers wall diving, caves and a 50foot tunnel, giving experienced divers the chance to practice more-technical diving in a remote location.

Home to a great diversity of marine life, including lobsters, turtles, octopus, sharks, sea horses, dolphins, jacks, yellowtails, sailfish and the largest moray eels and manta rays you’ve ever seen, trips to this spectacular dive site are available to small groups of certified divers only.

Corbeteña is outside the bay, surrounded by the blue waters of the Pacific 40 miles from Puerto Vallarta. This remote island attracts all manner of sea life – and very few scuba divers. A profusion of manta rays, turtles, sharks and dolphins are native to these waters, and huge schools of Jack tuna circle this tiny island in search of food.

Offering certified divers the chance to explore caves, arches and steep walls, Corbeteña is a great dive site with moderate currents and depths of up to 120 feet, with visibility ranging from 60 to 120 feet.

SURFINg

Surfing is hot here in Banderas Bay and outside along the rugged north coast from Punta de Mita to San Blas. Point breaks, reef breaks, beach breaks, jetty breaks and sand bars provide all types of swells, from glassy tubes and barrels for the hardcore surfer to gentle, soft-breaking swells perfect for beginners.

El Anclote at Punta de Mita features consistent, clean swells that wrap around the point and right into the beach, wonderful for beginners to learn the sport. And when the larger westerly swells come in from the Pacific, experienced surfers can enjoy incredibly long rides all the way from El Faro at the point into the beach.

There are good surfing spots at several point and reef breaks from Punta de Mita to La Cruz on the bay’s North Shore. Punta Burro is a right reef break with occasional barrels. Good rights can also be had nearby at Pools, Veneros and Destiladeras

Further down the North Shore toward Puerto Vallarta is a reef break at El Tizate and occasional beach breaks in front of the resorts at Nuevo Vallarta. South of Puerto Vallarta a panga water taxi from Boca de Tomatlan can take you to Quimixto, a point break for lefties during winter and spring.

Matanchen Bay at San Blas is a legendary spot for pioneer surfers. Stoner`s Point is the classic point, and Las Islitas has been known for the longest wave in the world – 5,700 feet – as certified by Guinness World Records. In spring when the huge swells appear from the Southern Hemisphere, it is possible this break can be ridden from Stoner`s Point through Islitas and surpass even previous world records for the longest ride.

Sayulita has a great wave reputation that has turned this little village into the “surf city” of Nayarit, drawing surfers from all over the world. The reef break can be soft and ideally suits beginners and very mellow long boarders who don’t mind the crowds.

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San Pancho is a few miles farther north and enjoys beautiful tubes and barrels, especially at low tides in the morning hours before the wind pipes up. This sleepy little village has few crowds, a beautiful beach and hosted the Nayarit State Surfing Championship this year.

There are surf schools at Punta de Mita and Sayulita. Surfboard rentals are available right on the beach at both locations. In addition, there are several surf shops in the area to provide boards, clothing and accessories: Coral Reef Surf Shop in Bucerias, Accion Sports in La Cruz and Punta Mita, Mictlan Surf School in Punta de Mita and Sunset Surf Shop in Sayulita. Pangas are available at El Anclote in Punta de Mita from Accion Sports and Oscar’s to take you right to the best surf spots away from the crowds.

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WHALE WATCHINg

F rom November to March, humpback whales migrate to Banderas Bay to breed and instruct their young, making Vallarta one of the best places in the world to view humpback whales in their natural habitat.

WHALE WATCHINg REgULATIONS

By Keith May

Mexican environmental law states the following regarding whale watching by private boaters.

Private boats may approach and observe a group of whales for a maximum of 10 minutes (no matter how exciting the show might be) and must maintain a distance of at least 80 meters or 240 feet.

When participating in whale watching, boats must operate no faster than four knots at any given time and must never move faster than the slowestmoving whale.

Mothers with calves are extremely sensitive, and every effort should be made to reduce their stress.

Never obstruct the path of a whale, never split groups and certainly never engage in any activity that will separate the mother from the calf.

Sport fishing is not permitted near or during any whale-watching activity. If you observe any marine mammal entangled in fishing gear, please report it to the Navy Sector at (322) 224-5783 or on Marine Channels 16 or 82. Do not attempt to assist the animal, as this can be very dangerous, and keep a distance of at least 300 yards until professional assistance arrives.

Scuba diving or snorkeling in the vicinity of a whale is very dangerous and is forbidden by law. Jet skis, water skis, kayaks, canoes, and any type of aircraft, parasail or gliders are also forbidden to be used in the vicinity of whales.

Trash, especially plastic bags, can suffocate a whale if it is sucked into its blowhole. Also, they become a choking hazard for our endangered sea turtles, as they are mistaken for jellyfish – a favorite food of sea turtles. If you see plastic bags floating in the water, please take the time to retrieve them. This small action may save the life of an endangered whale or sea turtle.

When whale watching, only approach diagonally from the lateral position and move parallel to the course of a whale or group of whales. Avoid any unexpected changes in speed and direction within 300 feet or 100 meters of the nearest whale.

Following these few simple regulations will ensure a safe whale-watching experience for you and your friends. But most importantly, it helps protect these gentle giants that call Banderas Bay home for a few months every year. The official 2008/2009 whalewatching season runs from December 15, 2008 to March 23, 2009.

To learn more about responsible whale watching, please visit the Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Forum at www.PuertoVallartaWhaleWatching.org . Happy whale watching!

SNORKELINg

Banderas Bay is a rich and diverse ecosystem providing incredible underwater vistas that can be enjoyed with just a mask and snorkel.

Los Arcos and The Marietas Islands are two excellent eco-reserves that sport some of the best snorkeling in the Mexican Pacific. Los Arcos Marine Reserve is ideal for small children and novice snorkelers, and the calm waters at Las Marietas make it a great place for beginners.

Los Arcos is a marine reserve with unparalleled diversity and beauty. It is a cluster of unique rock formations that the surf has carved into arching caves and grottoes. Snorkelers can swim through these towering arches and see a wide variety of tropical marine life, including angelfish, damsels, parrot fish, lobsters, puffer fish and occasional visits from mantas and stingrays.

KAYAKINg

The Marietas Islands are an ideal location for a memorable snorkeling experience. This sanctuary for dolphins, sea turtles, friendly giant manta rays and masses of tropical fish and coral reefs provides wonderful snorkeling for experienced and beginners alike. King angelfish, Panamic sergeant majors and Cortez chubs frequently approach snorkelers at Las Marietas. You’ll also see damselfish with their dark purple-blue body and bright neon blue spots. And if you’re lucky, you might spot a beautiful white and yellow fish with vertical black stripes – the elusive Moorish Idol.

If you are not on your own boat, many tour operators provide guided snorkeling tours to these and other locations around the bay. You can also rent a panga at Punta de Mita for a snorkeling experience at the nearby Las Marietas Islands.

Putting on a mask, snorkel and fins and going under the waters of Banderas Bay is a truly beautiful, unforgettable experience.

Kayaks are a wonderful way to see the ecosystems of Banderas Bay up close and personal. Some of the best places to kayak are Punta de Mita, Las Marietas Islands, the beautiful coves and small beaches on the South Shore and the extensive lagoon habitats of Nuevo Vallarta.

Kayaks can be rented right on the beach at Punta de Mita, and many tour operators provide kayaking excursions to some of the local reefs and islands around the bay and the beautiful ecosystem of the Nuevo Vallarta lagoons.

TOURS, CHARTERS AND SCHOOLS

If you would like to cruise the bay, fish, dive, snorkel, sail, kayak or get off the boat for an inland tour, a shopping trip to Guadalajara or gliding through the jungle canopy on a wire, there are many reputable tour operators and charter companies in Vallarta that provide wonderful tour packages for visitors.

Vallarta Adventures is the largest tour operator in Vallarta, offering cruises of the bay, diving, snorkeling, day and night adventures to their own magical hideaway at Las Caletas, canopy tours, swimming with the dolphins, and even daily air tours to the lovely mountain town of San Sebastian.

Charter Dreams in Marina Vallarta specializes in first-class fishing, sailing, bay cruises and whale watching, with packages to fit nearly every budget.

You haven’t done many of these water activities before? Would you like to learn to surf, sail, kayak, snorkel or scuba dive? Most

of the tour operators provide expert instruction to get you on or in the water in no time at all. There are several dive shops and tour operators here in Banderas Bay with PADI-certified instructors to get you dive-qualified. There are surfing schools right on the beach at Punta de Mita and Sayulita. There are two first-class sailing schools that provide ASA-certified courses. And Vallarta Adventures has brought two America’s Cup sailboats from Australia to provide a first-hand experience sailing these world-famous boats as a crewmember.

For information on these and other tour operators and charter companies, please see the Banderas Bay Cruisers’ Resource Guide section of Vallarta nautica beginning on page 52.

JOHN MOORE

By Lew Jennings

John Moore was elected as the fifth commodore of the Vallarta Yacht Club last November and has been a driving force in the yachting community since joining the club as Flag Member 42 back in 2001. John has been instrumental in many of the yacht club’s activities, which support both the boating community and the people of Vallarta, and has an impressive reputation as an accomplished sailor and fisherman.

John’s yachting resume is remarkable for someone who didn’t learn to sail until late in life, when he retired from his engineering firm in 1995. “I had traveled to job sites all over the world; however, I didn’t get to see much except airports. So I decided to take up sailing and see the world on my own time and schedule,” he explains. He immediately immersed himself in sailing courses and joined the St. Francis Yacht Club to learn about the sport from world-class sailors.

Since then, he has sailed three Pacific Cup races from San Francisco to Hawaii; the Caribbean 1500 race from Hampton, VA, to Tortola, BVI; the North Atlantic Rally to the Caribbean from Newport, Rhode Island to St. Martin via Bermuda; and thousands of miles throughout the South Pacific to New Zealand.

He and his wife, Nancy, first sailed into Banderas Bay in 1998 aboard their beautiful J-105 racer/cruiser “Breakin’ Wind” and, as many yachtsmen and visitors do, fell in love with this earthly paradise. After sailing on to the South Pacific and New Zealand, where they cheered on St. Francis Yacht Club’s Paul Cayard and America One for the America’s Cup challenge, they returned to Puerto Vallarta with the 2000 Baja Ha-Ha, aboard their new custom-designed Hunter’s Child 50. This time, they were here to stay and bought one of the new Marina Residence condominiums overlooking the Vallarta Yacht Club, which was just being constructed.

John joined the Vallarta Yacht Club soon after it was organized and set to work helping the club establish great sailing venues and programs. One of his first initiatives was to join with VYC Director Terry O’Rourke, father of the Banderas Bay Regatta, and dozens of volunteers to establish a hugely successful celebration of Banderas Bay and its people called Festival Nautico. This weeklong festival featured a Governors’ Cup Regatta in honor of the governors of Jalisco and Nayarit, a big boat parade in front of the Malecon in downtown Puerto Vallarta, a panga race representing fishing fleets from both states, the MEXORC Grand Prix sailboat races, the Banderas Bay Regatta and music and art festivals around the bay.

He then joined with VYC Director Dan Green and Mike and Leah Danielson in obtaining Optimist- and Laser-class boats and forming the club’s Junior Sailing Program to sponsor local youth in learning this wonderful sport. The Junior Sailing Program has been so successful that four of the young competitors sailed in the Mexican Junior Olympics and North American Optimist Championships that the Vallarta Yacht Club hosted here in 2007. John was also instrumental in bringing the J-24 World Championships to Vallarta in 2007, which featured teams from as far away as Russia and Japan.

John Moore was recently elected by his peers to take the helm as commodore of the Vallarta Yacht Club. His contagious spirit and enthusiasm continue the vision of club founder, Jim Ketler, to make the VYC a globally recognized world-class yacht club known for its service to members and contributions to yachting and the Banderas Bay region.

PHILO HAYWARD

By Lew Jennings

Philo Hayward arrived like a fresh onshore breeze when he sailed his Cal 36 sailboat “Cherokee Spirit” into the bay and the little fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle back in 2002. He fell in love with this quaint village on the North Shore, bought some property right in the middle of town and opened Philo’s Bar and Restaurant, bringing music, joy and a helping hand to cruisers and locals alike.

Philo is a catalyst for great music in this part of the world. He performs his unique blend of tropically flavored country and blues almost every evening with his Shuffle Band and holds an open mike night each Thursday that brings in world-class performers from all over. He helps showcase local talent and has fans from around the world, including stars like country music legend and Hall of Famer Emmylou Harris, who made a surprise appearance in the audience last season.

Philo also sponsors many community events throughout the year. He is president of the La Cruz Friendship Club, which assists area children and adults with serious medical needs and supports the town’s senior center. He is active in the local business association, APERCH, and their many community improvement programs. And he becomes Santa at Christmas, distributing hundreds of gifts donated for the village children.

Philo’s seems more like a community center than a bar and restaurant. Locals, expats and cruisers stop in throughout the day to use the Internet service, attend a yoga class, get a hot shower, learn Spanish or order up some great pizza with a cold cerveza. Three nights a week are devoted to providing beginning and intermediate classes in English for village children and adults. And Philo hosts a speaker’s program one night each week, bringing in experts who cover a variety of interesting topics, ranging from bay ecology programs to emergency preparedness. There always seems to be something happening at Philo’s – a fun gathering place for everyone.

Philo Hayward: musician, sailor, entrepreneur, restaurateur, philanthropist and an inspiration and hero to many of us here in Vallarta.

2008/2009 CALENDAR NAUTICAL ACTIVITIES

There are many exciting activities on the water and shoreside planned for the 2008/2009 season, including the 53rd Annual Sailfish and Marlin Tournament in November; the Banderas Bay Blast, Pirates For Pupils Spinnaker Run, Cruisers’ Great Chili Cook-off and Optimist and Laser Regatta in December; Vallarta Cup Races, One Design Regatta, WesMex Qualifiying Regatta and the Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta Race in January; Puddle-jumper and South-bounder Gatherings for those adventurous cruisers headed to South America or the South Pacific plus Vallarta Race Week in February; the 17th Annual Banderas Bay International Regatta in March; the Spring Racing Series in May and June; and much more.

The Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) at Paradise Village celebrates its Seventh year this season and hosts most of the sailing activities. The VYC and its many member volunteers also provide an incredible variety of fun activities and services to the community, including a Junior Sailing Program for local youth.

Here is the Nautical Activities Calendar to help you keep track of all the action.

2008

Oct O ber

1, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25 VYC Jr. Sailing Lessons • Every Mon, Tue, Wed at 3:30 pm.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 VYC Mexican Train • Every Thursday at 1 pm.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) OldFarts Laser Races • Every Sunday afternoon.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 VYC Sunday Barbecue • 6 pm – 8 pm.

3, 10, 17, 24 VYC Gaming Night • Every Monday at 5 pm.

4, 11, 18, 25 VYC Baja Rummy • Every Tuesday at 1 pm.

4, 11, 18, 25 VYC Mexican Buffet and Gringo Bingo • Every Tuesday at 6 pm.

6 VYC open for winter season • Longer hours and full menu.

10 VYC Fishing Frenzy • 8 am, followed by Fish Fry at 6 pm.

24-26 Laser Nationals 2008 N O vember

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) OldFarts Laser Races • Every Sunday afternoon.

2,9,16,23,30 VYC Sunday Barbecue 6 pm - 8 pm.

3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24 VYC Jr. Sailing Lessons • Every Mon, Tue, Wed at 3:30 pm.

3, 10, 17, 24 VYC Gaming Night • Every Monday at 5 pm.

4, 11, 18, 25 VYC Baja Rummy • Every Tuesday at 1 pm.

4, 11, 18, 25 VYC Mexican Buffet and Gringo Bingo • Every Tuesday at 6 pm.

6, 13, 20, 27 VYC Mexican Train • Every Thursday at 1 pm.

8 VYC Opening Day 2008 • Celebrating their Sixth year: Jr Sailing Fall Club Race & Awards; Optimist, Laser, 420 invitational Regatta Fundraiser Dinner/ Spaghetti Feed & Jr. Program Fund Raiser.

8 VYC Jr. Sailing Program Fall Club Race • 11 am.

8 VYC Jr. Program Spaghetti Fundraiser • 6 pm.

13 VYC New Member Reception • 5 pm.

14 VYC Fishing Frenzy • 8 am, followed by Fish Fry at 6 pm.

15 VYC Dine and Dash to Philo’s • Start at Paradise Village around noon, race to La Cruz, anchor and enjoy lunch and music at Philo’s, start of second leg back to Paradise Village based on arrival time to La Cruz. First one back wins! Celebrate over beer at the Vallarta Yacht Club.

15-18 53rd Annual Sailfish and Marlin Tournament. $300,000 USD in cash and prizes.

16 Amateur Radio Station License Exams • VYC • 9 am.

19-23 Boat Show Latin America 2008 • raulandeaserna@yahoo.com.mx

20 VYC Country & Western Night • 6 pm.

22 VYC Getaway Cruise to Las Animas

27 VYC Thanksgiving Dinner • 3 pm

December

1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 VYC Jr. Sailing Lessons • Every Mon, Tue, Wed at 3:30 pm.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 VYC Gaming Night • Every Monday at 5 pm.

2, 9, 16 Beading and Jewelry Classes • Every tuesday at 9 am at VYC through December 16.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 VYC Baja Rummy • Every Tuesday at 1 pm.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 VYC Mexican Buffet and Gringo Bingo • Every Tuesday at 6 pm.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 VYC Baja Rummy • Every Tuesday at 1 pm.

3, 4, 5 Banderas Bay Blast – Race/Cruise to Philo’s at La Cruz on Friday, Punta de Mita on Saturday and celebrate ashore with Lattitude 38’s Richard Spindler at the Punta de Mita Yacht and Surf Club, then sail back to Paradise Village on Sunday with spinnakers flying and dressed in costume as part of the Pirates For Pupils Fleet.

4-6 BBB: Banderas Bay Blast

4, 11, 18, 25 Thursday Beer Can Races

4, 11, 18, 25 VYC Mexican Train • Every Thursday at 1 pm.

7 9th Annual Cruisers’ Great Chili Cook-Off. VYC at 4 pm. – More fun than any chili cook-off in the world! Make some chili, lure the crowds to your tasting, and claim the bragging rights. Proceeds support VYC Jr. Sailing.

7, 14, 21, 28 Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) OldFarts Laser Races • Every Sunday afternoon except for regatta dates.

7, 14, 21, 28 VYC Sunday Barbecue 6 pm - 8 pm.

12 VYC Fishing Frenzy • 8 am, followed by Fish Fry at 6 pm.

13 VYC Jr. Sailing Optimist, Laser, 420 Regatta

20 VYC Fun Cruise Regatta: Dine and Dash to Philo’s • Start at Paradise Village around noon, race to La Cruz, anchor and enjoy lunch and music at Philo’s, start of second leg back to Paradise Village based on arrival time to La Cruz. First one back wins! Celebrate over beer at the Vallarta Yacht Club.

21 Amateur Radio Station License Exams • VYC at 9 am.

21 Santa’s Toy Box Dinner and Fundraiser • VYC at 6 pm.

17 VYC Jr. Sailing Program Christmas Party

24 VYC Christmas Dinner

31 VYC New Year’s Eve Party

2009

Ja N uary

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 VYC Mexican Train • Every Thursday at 1 pm.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Vallarta Cup Race Series • Every Saturday this month.

4, 11, 18, 25 Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) OldFarts Laser Races • Every Sunday afternoon except regatta dates.

4, 11, 18, 25 VYC Sunday Barbecue • 6 pm - 8 pm.

5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 VYC Jr. Sailing Lessons • Every Mon, Tue, Wed at 3:30 pm. 5, 12, 19, 26 VYC Gaming Night • Every Monday at 5 pm.

6, 13, 20, 27 Beading and Jewelry Classes • Every tuesday at 9 am at VYC through March 31.

6, 13, 20, 27 VYC Baja Rummy • Every Tuesday at 1 pm.

6, 13, 20, 27 VYC Mexican Buffet and Gringo Bingo • Every Tuesday at 6 pm.

8 VYC New Member Reception

9 VYC Fishing Frenzy • 8 am, followed by Fish Fry at 6 pm.

10 January One Design Sailing Regatta, Optimist Laser, 420

18 Amateur Radio Station License Exams • VYC at 9 am.

31 - Feb. 2 Wes Mex National Optimist/Laser Qualifying Regatta • Optimist, Laser, 420.

31 – Feb. 2 PV ’09 Marina Del Rey to Puerto Vallarta Races • Racing and Salsa (Cruising) Divisions with starts on Jan. 31, Feb. 4, 7, 10 with intermediate finishes at Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas en route to Puerto Vallarta.

February

1 Super Bowl XLIII Party. VYC

1, 2 PV ’09 Marina Del Rey to Puerto Vallarta Races Continue • Racing and Salsa (Cruising)

Divisions with starts on Jan. 31, Feb. 4, 7, 10 with intermediate finishes at Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas en route to Puerto Vallarta.

1, 8, 15, 22 Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) OldFarts Laser Races • Every Sunday afternoon except regatta dates.

1, 8, 15, 22 VYC Sunday Barbecue • 6 pm - 8 pm. 2, 9, 16, 23 VYC Jr. Sailing Lessons • Every Mon, Tue, Wed at 3:30 pm.

2, 9, 16, 23 VYC Gaming Night • Every Monday at 5 pm.

3, 10, 17, 24 Beading and Jewelry Classes • Every tuesday at 9 am at VYC through March 31.

3,10,17,24 VYC Baja Rummy • Every Tuesday at 1 pm.

3, 10, 17, 24 VYC Mexican Buffet and Gringo Bingo • Every Tuesday 6 pm.

4, 11, 18, 25 Puddlejumper and Southbounders Seminars and Social Gathering • VYC at 10 am - 1 pm – For those adventurous cruisers headed to Central and South America or across the “puddle” to the South Pacific and beyond.

5, 12, 19, 26 VYC Mexican Train • Every Thursday at 1 pm.

5, 12, 19, 26 Thursday Beer Can Races

8-14 Vallarta Race Week • Offshore classes, one race per day, 25+ miles on the bay. Yachts rated 66phrf and faster GP classes rated same as SD/PV race.

13 VYC Fishing Frenzy • 8 am, followed by Fish Fry at 6 pm.

15 Amateur Radio Station License Exams • VYC at 9 am.

22 Art & Wine Festival • VYC at 3-6 pm.

28 VYC Annual Membership Meeting • 10 am.

28 One Design Regatta • Optis, Lasers, 420s

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1 One Design Regatta Continues • Optis, Lasers, 420s

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) OldFarts Laser Races • Every Sunday afternoon.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 VYC Sunday Barbecue • 6 pm – 8 pm.

2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 VYC Jr. Sailing Lessons • Every Mon, Tue, Wed at 3:30 pm.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 VYC Gaming Night • Every Monday at 5 pm.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Beading and Jewelry Classes • Every tuesday at 9 am at VYC through March 31.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 VYC Baja Rummy • Every Tuesday at 1 pm.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 VYC Mexican Buffet and Gringo Bingo • Every Tuesday at 6 pm.

5, 12, 19, 26 VYC Mexican Train • Every Thursday at 1 pm.

5, 12, 26 Thursday Beer Can Races

7 VYC Dine and Dash to Philo’s

13 VYC Fishing Frenzy • 8 am. followed by Fish Fry at 6 pm.

17-21 Banderas Bay International Regatta XVII

• This “Cruiser’s Regatta” has grown to a world-class international event, featuring classes for all comers, from the smallest to the largest. Ratings offset for cruising gear.

28 VYC Dine and Dash to Philo’s a pril

1 VYC Change of the Guard

1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

VYC Jr. Sailing Lessons • Every Mon, Tue, Wed at 3:30 pm.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 VYC Mexican Train • Every Thursday at 1 pm.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thursday Beer Can Races

4-5 Spring Regatta Series 1 • All classes.

5, 12, 19, 26 Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) OldFarts Laser Races • Every Sunday afternoon except regatta dates.

5, 12, 19, 26 VYC Sunday Barbecue • 6 pm.

6-10 VYC Junior Sailing Camp • Optimist, Laser, 420.

6, 13, 20, 27 VYC Gaming Night • Every Monday at 5 pm.

7, 14, 21, 28 VYC Baja Rummy • Every Tuesday at 1 pm.

7, 14, 21, 28 VYC Mexican Buffet and Gringo Bingo • Every Tuesday at 6 pm.

10 VYC Fishing Frenzy • 8 am, followed by Fish Fry at 6 pm.

11 VYC Junior Sailing Spring Club Race & Awards Dinner/Spaghetti Feed & Jr. Program Fundraiser • 6 pm.

18-19 Spring Regatta Series II • All classes.

19 Amateur Radio Station License Exams• VYC at 9 am.

m ay

1-4 Built For Speed Regatta • Kiteboard, Formula Windsurf, Moth Cat.

1-4 Laser Nationals, international invitational

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 VYC Sunday Barbecue • 6 pm.

4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 VYC Jr. Sailing Lessons • Every Mon, Tue, Wed at 3:30 pm. 4, 11, 18, 25 VYC Gaming Night • Every Monday at 5 pm.

5, 12, 19, 26 VYC Baja Rummy • Every Tuesday at 1 pm.

5, 12, 19, 26 VYC Mexican Buffet and Gringo Bingo • Every Tuesday at 6 pm.

7, 15, 22, 29 VYC Mexican Train • Every Thursday at 1 pm.

7, 15, 22, 29 Thursday Beer Can Races

7 VYC New Member Reception • 5 pm.

8 VYC Fishing Frenzy • 8 am, followed by Fish Fry at 6 pm.

8 VYC Picante Cup Award Night • 6 pm.

9-10 Spring Regatta Series III • All classes.

TBA Opti/Laser Monthly Race

J u N e

1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 VYC Jr. Sailing Lessons • Mon, Tue, Wed at 3:30 pm.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 VYC Gaming Night • Every Monday at 5 pm.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 VYC Baja Rummy • Every Tuesday at 1 pm.

4, 11, 18, 25 VYC Mexican Train • Every Thursday at 1 pm.

7, 14, 21, 28 VYC Sunday Barbecue • 6 pm.

12 VYC Fish Fry • 6 pm.

TBA Opti/Laser Monthly Race

July

TBA 3rd Riviera Nayarit International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament Riviera Nayarit

TBA Opti/Laser Monthly Race

gETTINg HERE

By Lew Jennings and Capt. Doug Danielson

Ahhh, Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay, swaying palm trees, warm winds and sparkling white sand beaches, not to mention friendly people, wonderful food, great tequila and cold cervezas – what dreams are made of! No matter whether you sail by yourself or party with the Baja Ha-Ha, getting here is all part of the adventure.

If your planned route tracks down from the West Coast of the USA or up from Central America, here are several considerations for safe, enjoyable and trouble-free passages in Mexico: documentation requirements, charts and publications, routes, anchorages, facilities, weather and more.

DOCUMENTATION

Mexico recently changed their maritime documentation and checkin and check-out procedures, making it significantly easier for boaters transiting to, from and within Mexican waters and ports.

Vessels entering and leaving Mexico still must formally clear in and out at their first and last port of entry with the port captain, immigration and customs and pay the nominal fees; however, as of April 29, 2005, and amended July 5, 2005, once a boat is cleared into the country, skippers of foreign recreational vessels under 500 tons no longer need to go to immigration again until just before the boat leaves the country.

In addition, when sailing from port to port within Mexico, the port captain only needs be “notified.” In some places, this may be done over the radio or via an “authorized” marina office, but in other places the skipper may still have to make a visit to the port captain’s office and provide the notification in writing.

There are no longer any fees to clear into a domestic port, and you are not required to use a ship’s agent.

At your last port before departing Mexico, skippers must formally clear out of the country and obtain an international “Zarpe” to present upon entry to the next country, although this has not been strictly enforced by US authorities for US-registered vessels returning to the USA from Mexico.

The Mexican government has set up “one-stop shops” in Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, where the port captain, immigration, customs and Banjercito (Armed Forces Bank) representatives are all in one facility to ease the entry and departure process. Other ports of entry that provide international entry/exit clearances are La Paz in the north and Puerto Chiapas (formerly known as Puerto Madero), Puerto Salina Cruz and Puerto de Bahias de Huatulco in the south.

Documentation that will be required for your international check-in are vessel title, proof of citizenship or residency in a foreign country (passport) for each passenger, a crew list (despacho), and proof of insurance on the vessel.

The port captain will issue a stamped international clearance into Mexico (Zarpe), which must be maintained with the vessel and presented at the last port of entry before leaving Mexico.

Immigration will issue a temporary visitor visa to each person for up to 180 days. Please note that if you leave Mexico, even temporarily, you will be required to surrender this temporary visa. Make sure upon your return that you obtain a new tourist visa that will cover the time up to and including your planned departure from Mexico.

Customs will issue a temporary import permit (TIP) for the vessel good for 10 or 20 years, if one is needed. A TIP requires a small deposit and bond with Banjercito, using your credit card, guaranteeing you will not sell the vessel while it is in Mexico. While you are not required to have a TIP, if you plan on departing Mexico with the vessel within the timeframe authorized by your temporary visitor visa (up to 180 days), a TIP is required by marinas and haulout facilities and for importing repair parts.

Of note is that Puerto Vallarta does not have a Banjercito facility and, therefore, no longer issues temporary import permits, so be sure to stop in at any one of those ports listed to obtain your TIP before arrival in PV.

As local delivery skipper Captain Doug Danielson reports, “Once you have done your international check-in, navigating between Mexican ports will be relatively easy if you stay in authorized marinas. This is where the confusion comes in. The new law relies on authorized marinas to act as honorary delegates of the port captain, and eventually they will be handling all the paperwork. No fees are required and an immigration agent is not involved.”

“Unfortunately, in ports where there is no authorized marina, or if you anchor out, you are still required to notify the port captain in writing (not by VHF radio alone, as some have reported) and you must give the following information: 1) name of vessel, 2) flag, 3) registration number, 4) gross and net tonnage, 5) last port or destination and trip itinerary, 6) list of crew and any changes, and 7) time of arrival and departure.”

“As with any bureaucracy, it will take some time for the bugs to be worked out of this new procedure. At the present time, if you speak good Spanish, some port captains will take the information over the radio and record it; others will not. Bottom line, the responsibility is still on the boat captain to properly report his vessel’s movements while in Mexico, and someone – port captain, vessel owner or marina – still has to do the paperwork.”

“The prudent mariner will always get it in writing, so there aren’t problems or misunderstandings down the line. The major difference in the new law is that vessels traveling between ports within the country are no longer required to pay fees or report to Immigration.”

A downloadable Mexican clearance form is available on Doug’s Website at www.doug-danielson.com/download/Mexico_Clearance. pdf. And a downloadable crew list ( despacho ) form is also available at www.doug-danielson.com/download/Crew_List.pdf.

“Paperman” Juan Arias and Vilma Habelloecker of Vilma’s Yacht Services provide check-in and check-out services for a fee and can handle all your documentation needs, from fishing licenses and immigration to drivers’ licenses. Please see the Banderas Bay Cruiser Resources Guide starting on page 50 for detailed contact information.

PUBLICATIONS

There are many charts and publications available that provide detailed information for navigating Mexican waters from Ensenada in the north to Puerto Chiapas (Madero) in the south. Mariners can order online or visit their local nautical publications outlet or chandlery. Here are some cruiser favorites:

• Baja Boaters Guide Volumes I & II by Jack Williams

• Baja Handbook by Joe Cummings

• Baja Sea Guide by Lewis and Ebeling

• Bellingham Chart Printers Portfolio 205 – 21 Charts Baja Pacific Coast and Sea of Cortez

• Bellingham Chart Printers Portfolio 210 – 50 Charts Cabo San Lucas to the Panama Canal

• Charlie’s Charts – Western Coast of Mexico by Charles E. Wood

• Complete Guide to the Sea of Cortez, three volumes by Gerry Cunningham

• Cruising Ports: Florida to California via Panama by captains John E. Rains and Patricia Miller Rains

• Mexico Boating Guide by captains John E. Rains and Patricia Miller Rains

• Pacific Mexico Handbook by Bruce Whipperman

• Spanish for Cruisers by Parsons

• World Cruising Routes by Jimmy Cornell

• World Cruising Handbook by Jimmy Cornell

• Yachtsman Mexico to Panama Chart Book by Don Abbott

Magazines and Websites provide updated, detailed information on cruising Mexico. Our favorite is Latitude 38, followed by Latitudes & Attitudes, Santana, Cruising World, Ocean Navigator, and Sail Magazine. These publications and more can be found at the following Websites:

www.latitude38.com : Latitude 38 magazine

www.baja-haha.com : Baja Ha-Ha organization

www.latsandatts.net : Latitudes and Attitudes magazine

www.santanamagazine.com : Santana magazine

www.cruisingworld.com : Cruising World magazine

www.oceannavigator.com : Ocean Navigator magazine

www.sailmag.com : Sail Magazine

www.ssca.org : Seven Seas Cruising Association

www.clubcruceros.org : Club Cruceros in La Paz

www.virtualvallarta.com : VirtualVallarta website

ROUTES, ANCHORAgES AND FACILITIES

From the north, cruisers should first check in at the one-stop shops at Ensenada or Cabo San Lucas to clear in to Mexico and obtain temporary import permits for their vessels before heading farther south.

Down the outside of the Baja, skippers can elect to go non-stop to PV if they have already cleared in, or stop (gunk hole) along the Baja peninsula Pacific coast at 50- to 100-mile intervals at places like San Quintin, Isla Cedros, Turtle Bay, San Juanico, Santa Maria or Mag Bay and Cabo San Lucas.

Those who choose to visit the Sea of Cortez before heading farther south normally proceed via Los Frailes to La Paz and then circumnavigate the sea via Puerto Escondido, Bahia Concepcion, Santa Rosalia, San Carlos and Guaymas, down to Los Mochis, or cut across to Mazatlan and down to Banderas Bay via Isla Isabela, San Blas, Chacala and Jaltembra.

If you are arriving from the south via the Panama Canal and Central America, the first ports of entry that can accommodate your check-in are Puerto Chiapas (formerly known as Madero), Salina Cruz and Huatulco. Then it’s a northerly passage with many wonderful ports and anchorages, including Acapulco, Zihuatenejo and Ixtapa, Las Hadas at Manzanillo, Barra de Navidad, Tenacatita, Careyes and Chamela.

WEATHER

Forecasting weather has not changed much over the years, although nowadays there are infinitely more sources of information at the skipper’s fingertips. It still holds true that the prudent mariner consults the forecast winds, barometric pressure, sunset, sunrise, illumination and sea conditions, looks at satellite imagery if available, patiently listens to Don on “Summer Passage“ and other forecasters for their opinions, studies historical data via pilots for their cruising area, and finally makes a personal go or no-go decision, placing their fate in their personal abilities and the hands of God. Such is the cruising lifestyle.

Weather information for cruising Mexico is available via the Internet, SSB radio, HAM radio nets and subscribed weather services.

Internet sites that provide comprehensive weather information for Mexico and the eastern Pacific can be found at the following addresses:

www.eebmike.com

(Experienced Baja forecaster Mike Guerin pulls together the best weather sites to provide a comprehensive weather picture for Mexican waters) www.clubcruceros.org/WeatherPages.htm

(The best site for detailed weather information for Mexico and the Baja) www.nhc.noaa.gov

(National Hurricane Center) www.bajainsider.com/weather/bajaweather.htm

(Good Mexico weather overview) www.wunderground.com/global/MX.html

(Current and forecast weather for cities throughout Mexico) www.buoyweather.com

(Virtual buoys to predict wind and wave activity based on weather models) facs.scripps.edu/surf/socal.html (Actual buoy reports for southern California)

RADIO

Radio the primary method of getting weather information once you are at sea. When coastal sailing in the USA, weather information is available via VHF (very high frequency) radio, which provides line-of-sight reception up to approximately 20 miles. Most VHF radios are pre-programmed to receive NOAA weather on Channels WX-1 or WX-2.

For longer distances or when sailing outside US waters, an SSB (single sideband) radio enables vessels to get weather faxes and voice weather broadcasts, send and receive email, listen to news when out of normal FM radio range, and chat with other cruisers who may be many hundreds of miles away.

Weather faxes require either a dedicated weather fax machine or a computer with appropriate software to decode the fax via either microphone input to the sound card or an HF (high-frequency) modem.

Both SSB receivers and transceivers allow reception of amateur radio frequencies (HAM) and shortwave radio stations.

Marine bands and weather transmissions are USB (upper sideband). Some HAM bands are LSB (lower sideband), and broadcast radio stations are usually AM. Most channels are simplex (transmit and receive on the same frequency). Some marine SSB transceivers will transmit on HAM frequencies but, unless it’s an emergency, operators need a general class or better HAM license to do so legally.

If there is an SSB receiver or transceiver onboard, WWV Fort Collins, CO, broadcasts Pacific high seas weather warnings at 10 minutes past the hour, and many SSB and HAM radio nets also provide weather for all of Mexico and the eastern Pacific (see table).

Don Anderson, “Summer Passage” of Oxnard, CA, has been providing extensive weather briefings on a number of SSB and HAM nets for many years. For more information, see below for Don’s daily schedule of weather briefings.

Prudent mariners take advantage of every weather source they can, including talking to locals and other cruisers, to make those important decisions on when and where to make a passage, take shelter or just kick back with another cool one.

VHF RADIO

VHF 22 - Banderas Bay Cruisers’ Net Mon - Sat, 8:30 am

VHF Reserved Frequencies:

10 - Nuevo Vallarta & La Cruz Port Captains

12 - Paradise Village Harbormaster

13 - Puerto Vallarta Port Captain

14 - Fishing Fleet

16 - Port Captains, Commercial and gov’t Hailing

18 - Marina Vallarta Harbormaster

22 - Cruisers’ Hailing

63 - Vallarta Yacht Club

68 - Opequimar, Canvas Connection and North Sails

“SUMMER PASSAGE” DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING SCHEDULE

Don Anderson, N6HG, “SUMMER PASSAGE” RADIO WPXU557, “SUMMER PASSAGE” Valiant 47 WBX8756, Oxnard, CA

Time UTC Freq kHz

1415 8122 Amigo Net: Forecast for Mexico Pacific coast and Sea of Cortez.

1445* 8294 Monitors 8A for weather questions. For vessels more then 1500 miles away, move up to 12C (12359.0). For vessels less than 500 miles, move to 6D (6516.0) or 4A (4146.0).

1515 7233 Baja California Maritime Service Net: Forecast for San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, including Sea of Cortez. Weekdays only. AA6TP provides weather on weekends.

1530* 12359 Monitors 12C for weather questions, usually 500 to 2500 miles from his station.

2245* 12359 Monitors 12C for weather questions from vessels out to 2500 miles from his station.

2315* 16534 Monitors 16C for weather questions from vessels in the north and south Pacific, out to 6000 miles from his station. Frequencies 18840, 22165 and 25115 are alternates, especially for vessels beyond 3000 miles.

0000 Classified Navy-Marine Corps MARS traffic.

0105 6224 Southbound Net: Brief summary of any significant weather since Amigo Net.

0325 14313 Pacific Seafarers’ Net: Monitors for weather questions. If requested, usually moves off after roll call to 14283.

*If nothing heard after 15 minutes, closes down.

MARINE SSB/HAM NETS Many of the nets listed below give local weather reports. Amigo, Baja, and Southbound Nets all have Don’s “Summer Passage” weather reports covering the Pacific coast and Sea of Cortez from San Diego all the way down the Mexican mainland. Chubasco and Manaña Nets also have HAM weather.

* These are currently scheduled times. Some nets recognize daylight saving time and shift frequency and time when the hour changes. All are daily throughout the year, except as noted.

Pacific Standard Time: UTC - 8 • Mountain

** MHz

a Amateur radio license required to transmit.

Now that you are anchored or dockside and have had a chance to rest up, it’s time to get out and explore this beautiful part of Mexico. Here are some local favorites around Banderas Bay and suggestions for some great destinations a little farther afield if you decide to take an inland trip north, east or south of Banderas Bay.

FAVORITE LOCAL PLACES TO VISIT

The Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) at Paradise Village is the first and only member-operated yacht club in Banderas Bay and the hub of activities for cruisers, racers, boaters and all who enjoy the nautical lifestyle. The VYC has grown from just a handful of members in 2002 to nearly 500 this year, becoming a globally recognized world-class yacht club.

The club sponsors many social and charitable events, such as the Annual Wine and Art Festival and the Cruisers Great Chili Cook-off, and hosts many popular activities each week, including Movie Nights, Gringo Bingo and Sunday Barbecues.

The club also sponsors several boating and yachting events, which this season include the Vallarta Cup, WesMex Optimist and Laser Regatta, Governor’s Cup, MEXORC, Banderas Bay International Regatta, Festival Nautico, international fishing tournaments and many more, including weekly “Old-Fart” racing in small boats, cruises to their outstations at Las Animas and Punta de Mita, and a monthly “Fishing Frenzy,” followed by an evening fish fry at the club to consume all the fish caught.

The Vallarta Yacht Club operates a full-service restaurant and bar, open daily for lunch and dinner. Internet service, discount long-distance telephone service, mail drop, community bulletin board, showers, swimming pool and Jacuzzi are just a few of the many amenities available to members, marina residents and guests.

You can contact the club on VHF Channel 63 or stop by their facility next to the Paradise Village Plaza in Nuevo Vallarta. Visitors are welcome. Telephone (322) 2972222 or visit www.vtayc.com

At Le Fort Ecole de Cuisine in Bucerias, you can share an intimate, fun evening with a few others in the company of a renowned haute-cuisine French chef as he prepares a delectable, multiplecourse gourmet meal accompanied with specially selected wine, right in his own kitchen. And all for a very affordable fixed price per person, a fraction of what it would cost almost anywhere else in the world.

Chef Gilles (pronounced “Jeels”) and his lovely wife, Margarita, wine, dine and amaze a select few, no more than 16, with incredibly delicious French cuisine and hospitality fit for kings and queens at their beachfront home and restaurant on Lazaro Cardenas in the little seaside town of Bucerias.

And if you would like more, chef Gilles arranges personally guided tours of France in the offseason for those desiring to explore the French countryside, finding secret places that please the palate of the most discriminating connoisseur.

Le Fort Ecole de Cuisine • Tel. (329) 298-1532 Dinner reservations required

Philo’s Restaurant and Bar , in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle at Delfin 15, is a favorite hangout for the boating community. Philo Hayward provides live music nearly every evening with his own Shuffle Band in this huge palapa bar and restaurant. Thursday night is open mike night, with musicians from all over the world making guest appearances. It’s a great place to have a lot of fun and dance the night away in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.

Philo’s also is the community center of La Cruz, offering classes in yoga, music and Spanish to visiting boaters, and free English classes to local residents. Philo and Kathleen Dobek head the La Cruz Friendship Club, which provides muchneeded medical assistance to the local villagers. And Philo plays Santa, handing out hundreds of presents donated by visiting boaters and locals to the village children each Christmas.

Philo’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including pizza made in-house, and provides Internet services, shower facilities and lodging accommodations. Philo’s Bar and Restaurant in La Cruz is truly a happening place.

Philo’s Bar and Restaurant • Tel.(329) 295-5068 Open every day

The Black Forest Restaurant is another gem in the little village of La Cruz, located down by the harbor and just up from the church at Marlin 16. This intimate courtyard restaurant serving authentic German cuisine started out as “Papasitos” years ago, then changed names to The Black Forest when owners Andrea and Peter wanted to better reflect their European heritage and the Bavarian delicacies they prepare so well.

Several times throughout the year, patrons can be treated to special evenings with world-class musical appearances by Latcho and Andrea, “The Blonde Gypsies,” or the famous duo of Willy and Lobo, who blend Spanish guitar and violin into a truly magical performance.

The Black Forest Restaurant • Tel. (329) 295-5203 or visit www.blackforestpv.com Open daily 5 - 10 pm.

Vallarta Yacht Club Boca de Tomatlán

Hector’s Margaritas Restaurant on the beach at El Anclote is the home of the Punta de Mita

Yacht and Surf Club, a very laid-back, loose ensemble of water-loving enthusiasts, headed up by Latitude 38 publisher Richard Spindler. Stop in for a cool one and, in the process, possibly share yours with none other than the Grand Pooh Bah himself.

INLAND TRIPS

Are you feeling adventurous? Consider renting a car and heading out to find some of the area treasures available within a few hours’ drive. Here’s a glimpse of what there is to see and do north, east and south of Banderas Bay and Puerto Vallarta.

And speaking of rental cars, our personal favorite is Gecko Rental Car in Bucerias. Dennis and his wife, Kaisa, provide late-model cars at reasonable prices, with stand-on-your-head service including personal pick-up and delivery.

Tel. (329) 298-0339, visit www.geckorentcar.com or e-mail geckorentcar@hotmail.com.

NORTH TO TEQUILA

Highway 200 follows the Pacific coast north to the Spanish colonial town of Compostela, where you can take the Guadalajara toll road ( cuota ) high into the mountains to the town of Tequila. Along the way, you can visit the beautiful seaside towns of Sayulita, San Francisco, Lo de Marcos, Rincon de Guayabitos and Chacala .

Sayulita is a picturesque surfing mecca on the dramatic Pacific coastline just 22 km north of the bay off Highway 200. Drive into town to the square and turn right toward the beach. Find a parking place and walk down to the sand. There you can enjoy shrimp and cold cervezas at a local palapa restaurant, try the delicious pizza at Don Pedro’s while relaxing in a rented chair on the beach, or maybe you would prefer their gourmet Mediterranean cuisine inside, all the while watching some of the best surfers from around the world tackling the waves and riding them all the way into the beach.

San Francisco, known locally as San Pancho, is a quaint village just a few kilometers north of Sayulita. Much quieter and less crowded than Sayulita, this seaside oasis has a beautiful beach and lagoon surrounded by tropical palms.

Lo de Marcos, Rincon de Guayabitos and the charming, palm-grove beach enclave at Chacala are other coastal beach towns.

Once past the roadside fruit stands at Las Varas, the road begins a steep climb into the mountains to Compostela and Tepic. Nearing Compostela, take the turn-off to the Guadalajara toll road (cuota).

After driving through the volcanic countryside on a very nice four-lane freeway for another hour or so, watch for the signs and take the turn-off down the hillside to the city of Santiago de Tequila. The town is nestled among rolling hills, surrounded by fields of beautiful blue agave, from which the famous elixir is made. There are an estimated 100 million agave plants in the area, covering more than 40,000 cultivated hectares, producing more than 50 million liters of tequila each year.

Distilled agave juice is known as mezcal and has been produced in this area for hundreds of years. Over time, the mezcal produced in Tequila was regarded as so good that, eventually, it just became known as tequila. To this day, the only mezcal that can be called tequila must be produced from the blue agave plants in this area.

Huge haciendas carrying the world-famous names of Cuervo, Sauza and others are here, many of their distilleries open for tours and visitors. And there are hundreds of small stores and roadside stands around town that sell tequila in every type of container imaginable, including large wooden barrels.

Tequila is a great town to visit year-round; however, it is especially fun to visit from November 30 to December 12, when the Mexican National Tequila Fair is held, including parades, charreadas (rodeos), serenades with mariachis, and firework displays.

Sayulita

Tequila

EAST TO TALPA DE ALLENDE

This adventure takes you on an incredible journey via a new highway carved through the steep Sierra Madre mountain range to the religious pilgrimage town of Talpa de Allende. Along the way, visit the centuriesold silver-mining town of San Sebastian del Oeste and experience “Old Mexico” in the colonial agriculture community of Mascota

Take the Las Juntas turn-off just north of the Puerto Vallarta airport, heading east to Ixtapa and Las Palmas. Leaving Las Juntas, Mauricio’s is a local favorite open-air restaurant on the right, serving wood-fired chicken, shrimp and beef-rib barbecue. Coleguita’s is another local favorite eatery on the left just before Ixtapa, known for their sumptuous platters of seafood. And the beautiful Hacienda Doña Engracia at La Desembocada offers tequila tours and horseback riding.

At the end of the valley is Las Palmas, where the new road over the mountains begins. Las Palmas is a cowboy town, where you can find some nice leather goods and authentic working ranches offering horseback riding tours in the countryside.

The new highway crosses over steep arroyos, streams and rivers carved right through several granite passes as it climbs the Sierra Madre mountain range toward San Sebastian del Oeste. This former silver-mining town originated back in the early 1600s, when silver was discovered. It officially became a city in 1812 and swelled to a population of nearly 20,000 before mining production was halted in 1910 with the military revolution. The last mine closed in 1921, and the city quietly faded into the peaceful village it is today.

San Sebastian is a picturesque mountain town exhibiting structures hundreds of years old that reflect Roman and Corinthian architecture, and many of the old haciendas in the area have undergone recent renovations. The town is well known for its religious festivities honoring Saint Sebastian on January 20, the Virgin of Asuncion on August 15, the Virgin of the Rosary on October 17 and, as in all of Mexico, the Virgin of Guadalupe on December 12.

Leaving San Sebastian, the highway crests the mountain range and drops into a verdant, fertile valley at Mascota. It is a traditional “Old Mexico” town, with cobblestone streets, a central square and a majestic church honoring the Virgin de los Dolores, the Virgin of Sorrows. The church took over 100 years to build and was completed in 1880.

The highway continues on to the turn-off for Talpa de Allende. Thousands of pilgrims travel from all over Mexico to pay homage to the Virgin Rosario de Talpa, many crawling into the church on their knees to receive the blessings and healing powers believed to emanate from this shrine.

At an elevation of 4,000 feet, Talpa enjoys a year-round moderate climate ideal for strolling along the streets, taking in the sights, discovering the many shops and meeting the friendly people. The town itself is very beautiful in its pastoral setting, and many consider it to be one of the prettiest in all Mexico.

Talpa is also famous for the chicle trees that grow in the area. The resin, or gum, from the chicle tree was used by Mr. Wrigley to make chewing gum and is the source for “Chiclets.” The raw resin is harvested locally and used by artisans to create intricately detailed sculptures of town scenes, including the cathedral, and annual competitions are held for the best sculptures.

SOUTH TO EL TUITO

A trip south from Puerto Vallarta on Highway 200 takes you along the rugged coastline at the base of the Sierra Madre Mountains, with spectacular views of the surf and Banderas Bay for about 20 km before turning left up and over the mountains to the village of El Tuito

You will pass the exclusive neighborhood of Conchas Chinas, where beautiful villas cling to the hillsides both above and below the highway. The Los Arcos National Marine Park comes into view a little farther ahead, with a few places to pull off to get a close-up view of this beautiful rock formation and marine sanctuary. Then on to Mismaloya, which is a small bay and resort area and home to the movie set for the filming of John Huston’s “Night of the Iguana” in the ‘60s.

Talpa

Mascota

Le Kliff

Just before the road reaches Boca de Tomatlan, there is a huge palapa open-air restaurant on the right, appropriately named Le Kliff because it literally cascades down the vertical cliffs to the water’s edge. Le Kliff offers incredible views of the bay and is arguably the best place in all Vallarta to watch the sunset.

Around the bend from Le Kliff is the picturesque village of Boca de Tomatlan. The village sits at the far edge of a deep, protected bay with near vertical mountain cliffs on both sides and the Tuito River running through it. Boca is a hub of activity, as the water-taxi panga boats seem to be continuously coming and going with people and supplies. This is the last village to the south easily accessible by road, so those villages and resorts between Boca and Cabo Corrientes, like Las Animas, Quimixto, Majahuitas and Yelapa, rely on the water taxis as the primary means of transportation.

Boca de Tomatlan is a fun place to sit on the beach, eat fresh barbecued fish on a stick, and just take in the beauty of the people, the busy pangas and the river.

Chico’s Paradise is just a few kilometers up the windy mountain road from Boca de Tomatlan. This sprawling palapa restaurant sits on boulders the size of houses on the edge of the Tuito River, with views of the mountains and water flowing into large pools that stair-step down past the restaurant. You can enjoy the views with a cool drink and some fresh guacamole, take a dip in one of the river pools if the water isn’t running too swiftly, or go by horseback up the river with the locals.

The Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens are a must-see paradise located 1,300 feet above sea level in the mountains at Km 24 of Highway 200 on the way to El Tuito. Dedicated to those who work to preserve the beauty of the Earth and labor to teach others the value and wonder of their environment, this 25-acre tropical wonder features over 3,000 plant species in a beautiful setting.

There are both guided and unguided walking and hiking tours along manicured paths through the gardens. And the Plantation House Restaurant and Visitors Center offers delights from delicious salads to wood-fired pizza and Mexican specialty dishes.

Chico’s Paradise

Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens Tel. (322) 223-6182

or visit www.vallartabotanicalgardensac.org

Open daily, except Monday, 10 am - 6 pm

Farther south, the mountains open to a fertile valley, with grazing lands for cattle and crops surrounded by rolling hills that are home to pine forests and the 16th-century town of El Tuito. This small pueblo is known for its weavers, who produce colorful tapestries and regularly conduct workshops to teach visitors their craft. It is also a mecca for birdwatchers, who come to view the hundreds of colorful species in the surrounding area.

BUSES

Rancho Altamira is just outside El Tuito, alongside Route 20. This working ranch and restaurant is in a lovely setting on top of a hill, with views of the surrounding gardens, pond and mountains. The restaurant features delicious beef, chicken and fish dishes. A special treat is a visit to their still out back, where you can observe the production of high-quality mezcal or raicilla and purchase your own bottle to take home.

As they say in Mexico, “¡Para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien tambien!” (For everything bad, Mezcal, and for everything good, too!)

The bus is an inexpensive way to get around Puerto Vallarta and outlying areas. Please have pesos in small denominations ready when boarding the bus, as most trips to downtown from the airport and Marina Vallarta area are only $5.50 pesos, from Nuevo Vallarta Marina and Paradise Village $12 pesos, and from Punta Mita and La Cruz $20 pesos.

Any bus marked “El Centro” goes downtown. Any bus marked “Tunel” bypasses the city through the tunnels to the east, ending up in the South Side. Any bus marked “Marina Vallarta” turns into the marina area at the whale statue, does a loop to the hotels and back to Plaza Neptuno, then proceeds to downtown.

The silver ATM buses marked “Nuevo Vallarta” go to the greater Nuevo Vallarta area, marina and Paradise Village.

The Nuevo Vallarta buses stop only at the airport, Wal-Mart and Plaza Las Glorias and turn around at a terminal near the stadium. To go farther south, take any bus labeled “Centro” for $5.50 pesos. To return to Nuevo and Paradise Village, take any bus to the vicinity of the terminal, Plaza Las Glorias, Wal-Mart or the airport ($5.50 pesos), and board a “Nuevo Vallarta” bus ($12 pesos). (Cruisers’ tip: Ask the bus driver if the bus will be stopping at your desired destination or for the closest stop to it). The last bus from Puerto Vallarta is at 9:30 pm.

Any bus marked “Pta Mita” goes through Bucerias and La Cruz to the end of the paved highway at Anclote/Punta de Mita.

Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens

B ANDERAS B AY C RUISERS ’R ESOURCE gUIDE FOR B OATERS , VISITORS

“The

AND RESIDENTS OF BANDERAS BAY By Lew and Anneke Jennings

Guide to Help You Find Anything Around the Bay” • Version XVI -2008/9 All times Jalisco

The listings of businesses in this guide are for information only. Appearance in the guide is not an endorsement of the quality and accuracy of the product or service. We recommend that you ask around for personal recommendations as well.

Listings are in alphabetical order by type of service (Ambulance, Carpentry, Doctor, etc.) and alphabetical by business name within the type of service.

The number in parentheses (_) after each business or service listing corresponds to numbered locations on the Banderas Bay maps to help

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orient readers: (1) = Punta Mita (pg.26), (2) = La Cruz (pg.22), (3) = Bucerias (pg.18), (4) = Nuevo Vallarta (pg.16), (4E) = Jarretaderas (pg.16), (5) = Las Juntas (pg.18), (6) = Marina Vallarta (pg.8), (7) = Hotel Zone (pg.8), (8) = El Pitillal (pg.13), (9) = Centro Puerto Vallarta (pg.12), (10) = South Side (pg.12)

Cruisers and resident volunteers around Banderas Bay provide input to the guide each year. On behalf of them and the charities we serve, thank you for your support!

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ADMIN/CHECK-IN/OUT

Immigration - Bucerias (3) • Las Palmas near DeCameron Resort. Mon-Fri 10 am-2 pm. • Tel. (329) 298-1442

Banderas Bay Cruisers’ Net • VHF 22 Mon-Sat 8:30 am.

Customs Aduana (6) • PV Airport [At the airport terminal, aduana window]. • Tel. (322) 221-1659

Immigration - Airport (6) PV Airport. • Tel. (322) 221-1380

Immigration - Main Office (6-7) • PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area [Upstairs next to PEMEX station across from PV Port Captain’s Office and cruise ship terminal]. 9 am-1 pm. Closed weekends and holidays. • Tel. (322) 224-7653

Marina Nuevo Vallarta Harbormaster (4) • VHF 16 Nuevo Vallarta. • Tel. & Fax: (322) 297-7000

Marina Vallarta Harbormaster (6) • VHF 16

PV, Marina Vallarta, Condominios Puesta del Sol Local 3B [Office located across from “D” dock].

• Tel. (322) 221-0275, Fax: (322) 221-0722

Paperman (7) • VHF 16 - Juan Arias • PV Cruise

Ship Terminal Area, Plaza Marsol Local LL [Next to cruise ship terminal, across from Port Captain’s Office, second floor]. Check-in/out for a fee. Over a decade assisting cruisers with all documentation requirements, immigration visas, FM3s and parts import. • Tel. (322) 224-3555, cel. 044-322-205-2458, Fax: (322) 224-3585, arias@pvnet.com.mx

Paradise Village Marina Harbormaster (4) • VHF 16 • Nuevo Vallarta. • Tel. (322) 226-6728, Fax: (322) 226-6728, marina@paradisevillagegroup. com, www.paradisevillage.com

Port Captain, La Cruz (2) • VHF 16 • La Cruz, Marlin [Near the church]. • Tel. (329) 295-5036

Port Captain, Nuevo Vallarta (4) • VHF 16

Marina Nuevo Vallarta [Next to Hotel Villa Varadero]. • Tel. (322) 297-0214

Port Captain, Puerto Vallarta (6-7) • VHF 13

PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area [Across from Sam’s Club, next to the cruise ship terminal]. • Tel. (322) 2240427, 224-2419

Vilma’s Yacht Services (4/6) • VHF 16 or 22 - Vilma Habelloecker • PV, Marina Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta Paradise Village Plaza [Two Locations: Marina Vallarta between “ I “ & “ J “ Docks, Local 31B and upstairs in the Paradise Village Plaza at Letters & Packages/NV Bookstore]. Check-in/out, import permits, FM3s, USCG documentation renewals, radio licenses, fishing licenses, all documentation needs. • Tel. (322) 297-2274, Fax: (322) 297-2289, vilmayachagency@yahoo.com, lettersandp@hotmail.com

AIR CONDITIONINg

Paradise Yacht Services (4) • Ch 22 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Fine yacht carpentry, marine air conditioning and refrigeration (factory trained and certified), systems installation and repair and yacht management. Seafrost Dealer. Ron and Valerie Hoskin. • Tel. (322) 779-6391, paradiseyachtservices@hotmail.com

Climas (6) • Roberto Ramirez Lopez • PV, Marina Vallarta Area [Across from Plaza Neptuno and Iguana]. Air-conditioning systems and refrigeration parts and supplies for autos and boats. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm. • Tel. (322) 221-2020, 209-1591

AIRLINES AND AIR CHARTERS

Aeromexico (6/9) • PV Aiport and downtown [Offices at Plaza Genovesa Locals 2 & 3 near Office Depot] . • Toll-free: 01 (800) 021-4000, Tel. (322) 224-2777, 224-1204, 221-1897 (airport location) , www.aeromexico.com

Aerotron Air (6) • PV Airport [Airport Hangar 1]. Executive flights, charters, tours and air ambulance services, 24 hours. • Tel. (322) 221-1921, Fax: (322) 221-1793, aerotroninfo@ aerotron.com.mx, www.aerotron.com.mx

Air Canada [Represented by Mexicana Airlines at airport counter] • Toll-free: 01 (800) 719-2827, www.aircanada.com

Alaska Airlines (6) • PV Airport • Toll-free: 001 (800) 426-0333, Tel. (322) 221-1350, www. alaskaair.com

America West Airlines (6) • PV Airport. • Toll-free: 001 (800) 428-4322, Tel. (322) 221-1333, www.americawest.com

American Airlines (6) • PV Airport. • Toll-free: 01 (800) 904-6000, Tel. (322) 221-1799, www.aa.com

American Trans Air (ATA) • Toll-free: 001 (800) 435-9282, www.ata.com

Continental (6) • PV Airport. • Toll-free: 01 (800) 900-5000, Tel. (322) 221-1025, www.continental. com

Delta (6) • PV Airport. • Toll-free: 01 (800) 9022100, Tel. (322) 221-1032, www.delta.com

Frontier Airlines • Toll-free: 001 (800) 432-1359, www.frontierairlines.com

Mexicana Airlines • Toll-free: 01 (800) 801-2010, Tel. (322) 224-8900, www.mexicana.com

SunTrips, www.suntrips.com

Ted Airlines 8, www.flyted.com

AMBULANCE

AeroTron Air (6) • PV Airport. [Airport Hangar 1]. Executive flights, charters, tours and air ambulance services, 24-hr. • Tel. (322) 221-1921, Fax: (322) 221-1793, aerotroninfo@ aerotron.com.mx, www.aerotron.com.mx

Ameri-med Emergency Medical Clinic (6) PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Plaza Neptuno [Next to the whale sculpture]. 24-hr. service. • Tel. (322) 226-2080

Clinica Santa Rosa (3) • Bucerias • 24-hour emergency service. • Tel. (329) 298-0157

Cornerstone Hospital (7) PV. • Tel. (322) 209-1123

Global Life Flight, Air Ambulance • Dr. Luis Arias R.[Open all hours, located in Guadalajara]. • Toll-free: 01 (800) 305-9400, Tel. (33) 3615-2471 (emergencies), Tel. 01 (800) 361-1600, Fax: (33) 3615-9542, globallife@ infosel.net.mx, www.globallifeflight.com

Medasist Hospital (10) • PV. • Tel. (322) 223-0747

Red Cross • PV. • Tel. (322) 222-1533

San Javier Marina Hospital (7) • PV. • Tel. (322) 226-1010, 226-1014, 209-1123

APPLIANCE REPAIR & SERVICE

Servicio & Refacciones Rubio (3) • Bucerias, Verano Sur 459. TV, VCR, air conditioners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves and small appliance service and repair. Mobile service, will come to your home or boat. • Tel. (329) 298-1721, 298-1323

Servicio Ponce (6) • Jesus (Chuy). • PV [Across from the airport]. English spoken. • Tel. (322) 221-1737

AUTO PARTS STORES

1 Editor’s Note • Numerous autoparts stores vicinity of Fco. Villa-Libramiento Area (7) Las Juntas (5) Mezcales (between 3 / 4) and one just south of Bucerias (3) on the main highway.

AUTO SERVICE & REPAIRS

Climas (6) • Roberto Ramirez Lopez • PV, Marina Vallarta Area. Air conditioning systems and refrigeration parts and supplies for cars and boats. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 221-2020, 209-1591

Lobo Del Mar (3) • Taylor McFadden • Bucerias, 223 Heroe de Nacozari [East side of main highway near Pie in the Sky next to Refacciones Margo]. All makes and models, Genysis diagnostic computer, reasonable prices, USA-certified. • cel. 044-322-135-5129

Monroy Goodyear (7) • PV, downtown at Fco. Medina Ascencio & Niza [Across from Plaza Genovesa]. Great service, minor auto repairs and complete Goodyear and Michelin tire service. Mon-Fri 8 am-2 pm, 4 pm-7 pm & Sat 8 am-2 pm. • Tel. (322) 224-2018

PORKY’s (9) • PV [Next to PEMEX, 1/4 mile before first tunnel on Rio Danubio street]. General mechanic. ACDELCO for auto-electric both auto and marine. Servicio Electrico (9) • Juan Antonio Rosas • PV, Costa Rica 1359 [Corner of San Salvador]. Auto electric trouble shooter. Mon-Sat 9 am-7 pm, Tel. (322) 223-1046

Taller Colosa (3) • Fernando • Bucerias, Heroes de Nacozari 33 [Yellow Bardhal building on east side of main highway next to Telmex]. General mechanic specializing in alignment, balancing and oil changes. Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm. • Tel. (329) 298-1769

BANKINg

1 Editor’s Note • Banamex, ScotiaBank and HSBC Bank ATMs accept most debit cards. Enter fourdigit code after inserting card, press “Continuar,” and follow step-by-step directions.

American Express (9) • PV, Morelos 660. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm. • Tel. (322) 223-2955

ATMs • Bucerias one block south of CMQ, Bucerias at HSBC near Famars, Mezcales next to CMQ, Nuevo Vallarta at Paradise Village Plaza, Airport in terminal, Plaza Marina inside Comercial Mexicana and at Scotia Banks, Marina Vallarta near the lighthouse, Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart, Soriana in the Hotel Zone, and downtown Centro across from Municipal Building.

HSBC, Banamex & Scotia Banks • Credit card, ATM card withdrawals and travelers checks at the counter. Must have picture ID/passport.

Lloyd (6) • PV, Plaza Marina. Withdrawals before 1 pm or fee charged, Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-12 pm. • Tel. (322) 221-3101

MEX-DEV (La Escapada) • Ch 22 • Money exchange dollars for pesos. Call for best rates. Delivered if over $1000 USD or CDN. They accept USD $100 bills. • Tel. (322) 222-0018

BATTERIES

Autoparts Store (7) • PV, Fco. Villa & Merida. Good batteries at reasonable prices.

Centro De Acumuladores Perez (9) • PV, Guatemala 599 [Near the sports stadium. Turn right on Rio Danubio near PEMEX on Libramiento before tunnel]

• Tel. (322) 222-0801 • (8) Pitillal, Emiliano Zapata

401 • Mon-Sat 8 am-8 pm • Tel. (322) 299-4095

• (7) PV, Hotel Zone, Av. Tules 241, Fluvial • Mon-Sat 8 am-8 pm • Tel. (322) 293-6529 • Fluent English. Delco and exide batteries, alternator and starter rebuild, large inventory of parts and spares. Two excellent trouble-shooter auto and marine electric mechanics and an auto air-conditioner person. Golf cart batteries. Mobile calls to home or boat. Free delivery. Mon-Sat 8 am-8 pm

Megamak S.A. de C.V. (3/4) • Mezcales, Plaza del Faro [On west side of highway]. Trojan 6V and 8V golf cart batteries. Cummins dealer. Engines, oil, filters, parts, supplies, service. Mobile service and delivery. • Tel. (329) 296-5970, www.bepensa.com.mx

Motores Johnson de Vallarta (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [Near the boat ramp]. Golf cart batteries, marine batteries, chargers, regulators, solar panels. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 221-0378

Rolcar (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Villa 299. AC Delco marine batteries, auto parts and sealants. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8:30 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-4106

SG Boat Works (2/4/6) • Ch 22 - Direct importer of Lifeline AGM batteries, Garhauer sailing hardware and marine electronics in general. The company ships door to door (or boat), including all customs paperwork as required. Marine electronic imports include most specialty products, including wind and solar. Installation assistance may be arranged in advance. SG Boat Works is a division of Sea Gnome Adventures S.A de C.V. • Tel. 044-322-134-7397, s kype s gboatworkds, Info@sgboatworks.com , www. sgboatworks.com.

BAY TOURS Accion Tropical Surf Shop (1) Punta de Mita, Langosta 3, El Anclote. • Tel. (329) 295-5087, 291-6633, acciontropical@hotmail.com, www.acciontropical.com

Bora Bora Cruises (7) • Tel. (322) 222-4116

Cruceros Princesa (7) • Tel. (322) 224-4777

Cruceros Santa Maria (7) • Tel. (322) 221-2511 geronimo (7) • Tel. (322) 224-0402

Marigalante (7) • Tel. (322) 223-0875

Oscar’s Surf Rentals (1) • Oscar Casillas • Punta de Mita, El Anclote [On the beach]. Surfboard and kayak rentals, panga charters to surf spots, snorkeling and whalewatching.

Vallarta Adventures (4) • Tel. (322) 297-1212, www. vallartaadventures.com

Vallarta Explorer (4) • Capt. Robert Krupps • Nuevo Vallarta. Full, half-day and sunset charters aboard their 46-foot sailing yacht. • cel. 044-322-779-7526, captainrobert@vallartaexplorer. com, www.vallartaexplorer.com

Xplora Adventours (9) • Tel. (322) 221-1401

BICYCLES, PARTS & SUPPLIES

Bicipartes Rocallosas (7) • PV, Sierra Rocallosas 218 [One block from the Sheraton and a half block above Franciso Villa on the right across from the Seapal water plant]. Part-time mechanic. Carlos Lizardi. Some

English spoken. • cel. 044-322-151-1074

Bici Flavio (8) • Pitillal, 16 de Septiembre & E. Corona. Full-service bike shop. Wide assortment of parts, clothing, helmets, etc. Trek and other specialized brands. • 20-39.54n, 105-13.12w

Augustina Hernandez (8) • Pitillal, 3 Libertad [Just before crossing the bridge from Pitillal to Fco. Villa]. Small bike shop with a good assortment of parts and supplies and some new bikes • Tel. (322) 293-5085

Outdoor Vallarta (7) • PV, Fco. Villa 1442. Main business is tours; however, has large inventory of mountain bikes and also sales and repairs as a sideline. • Tel. (322) 293-1142

Ciclo Boutique Albatros (8) • Av. de los Maestros 507 [Col.Magisterio above and behind Pitillal]. Large assortment of parts and accessories and new bikes.

BOAT DELIVERY

AB Marine (3/4) • Ch 22 • Teapot Tony & Tealady • Agents for Dockwise Yacht Transport. Call Ronnie for quotes. • Tel. (329) 298-0053, abmarine@hotmail.com

Azimuth Marine Services (4) Ch 22 • Capt. Kim McDonald • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Certified delivery skipper and marine surveyor. Yacht management. Marine systems sales, service and repair. • cel. 044-322-116-9798, Fax: (866) 840-7390, azimuthmarineservicesinc@hotmail.com

Capt. Dave Wheeler, “De Ja Vu” • Ch 22 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village. Designated delivery captain, power and sail. Affiliated offices in San Carlos and Mazatlan. • Tel. (322) 297-5180

Capt. Doug Danielson • Canvas Connection Ch 68 • Experienced delivery skipper. Accredited marine surveyor. Specialist in Mexico yacht deliveries, the “Baja Bash,” Central America & Panama. Power and sail. • Tel. 044 (322) 139-4843, 225-3186 (home), capt. doug@pvnet.com.mx, www.doug-danielson.com

Capt. E.A. (Tony) Camacho • Nasty Habit • Ch 22 • USCG Master & STCW compliant. Trans-Pacific, trans-Atlantic, Mediterranean and Caribbean experience. Bilingual Spanish, specialize in Panama Canal transits, Pacific to Alaska and Mexico yacht deliveries up to 200 gross tons. Properly documented yacht chefs, stewards and deck crews also available. • Tel. (322) 221-2535, toncamacho@prodigy.net.mx

Capt. Elizabeth Shanahan • Ch 22 • USCG 100 Ton Master with Sail and Assistance towing endorsement. Experienced US Pacific Coast, Mexico and Caribbean. Fluent in Spanish. Delivery and instruction, power and sail • cel. 044-322-134-7397, usa Tel. (714) 412-6180, skype:capteliz, elizabeth@seagnome.com

Miguel (Terramar) (2) • La Cruz, Pulpo 7. Experienced delivery captain. • Tel. (329) 295-5064

BOAT MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

AB Marine (3/4) • Teapot Tony & Tealady • Ch 22 • Repairs and rebuilds all engines, including outboards. Transmissions, generators, hydraulics. Fuel polishing. Fuel purification systems installed.

Oil and filter changes. Heat exchangers cleaned. Starter motors repaired. All pump and water systems. Boat caretaking/management. Guaranteed work. Serving Banderas Bay since 2000. • Tel. (329) 298-0053, abmarine@hotmail.com

Azimuth Marine Services (4) • Ch 22 - Capt. Kim McDonald • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Certified delivery skipper and marine surveyor. Yacht management. Marine systems sales, service and repair. • cel. 044-322-116-9798, Fax: (866) 840-7390, azimuthmarineservicesinc@hotmail.com

Climas (6) • Roberto Ramirez Lopez • PV Marina Area [Across from Plaza Neptuno and Iguana]. Airconditioning systems and refrigeration parts and supplies for cars and boats. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 221-2020, 209-1591

David Barba • Outstanding paint & fiberglass work. • cel. 044-322-234-3190, 044-322-151-0166, Tel. (322) 209-1500 (home)

Fresco (Don) (4-east) • Ch 22 • Jarretaderas. Refrigeration. Mobile service. • Tel. (322) 297-1684

Fuera de Bordo (5) • Nacho • Las Juntas, Venustiano Carranza 269. Outboard motor repairs. • Tel. (322) 290-0394

Gabriel (Cien) Cienfuegos (2) • La Cruz, Huachinango 40. Fiberglass, stainless steel, welding, construction and repairs. English spoken. • Tel. (329) 295-5205

Geisha (Scott) • Refrigeration and air-conditioning specialist. Local Domita dealer. Mon-Fri • cel. 044322-156-3514, wbf4976@gmail.com

Guillermo the Diver (4) • Ch 22 - guillermo Buzo • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Bottom cleaning services, zinc changes, underwater repairs. • Tel. (322) 297-0385

JonCo Marine Repair (4) Ch 22 • Nuevo Vallarta, “E” Dock, Paradise Village Marina. 34 years mechanical and welding experience. Engine tuneups, overhauls, transmissions and cooling systems. Outboard motor 30 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-3191

Evinrude (9) • Moises Espinoza Magallon • PV, Colombia 1115. Parts and service.

Ferretería Zaragoza (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Fco. Medina Ascencio 2926 [Across the highway from the whale sculpture and Plaza Neptuno]. Largest marine supply store in PV. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8:30 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 226-3232, info@ zaragoza.com.mx, www.zaragoza.com.mx

HM Nautical (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta, Las Palmas II Locals 15 &16 [Above “C” Dock]. Nautical accessories, gifts and tableware. Also SeaDoo dealer. • Tel. (322) 221-0968, ventas@hmnautical. com, www.hmnautical.com

Honda Marine (7) • PV, Fco. Villa 570. Sales and service. Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 225-9121

Hules Automotrices “Vallarta” Soportes y Mangueras (7/9) • PV, Las Americas 696 [Off the Libramiento]. Large selection of rubber products and hoses. Daily 9 am-7 pm • Tel. (322) 222-8083

Megamak SA de CV (3/4) • Mezcales, Plaza del Faro [On west side of highway] . Cummins dealer. Engines, oil, filters, parts, supplies, service. Also carries Trojan 6V and 8V golf cart batteries. Mobile service and delivery • Tel. (329) 296-5970, www.bepensa.com.mx

Motores Johnson de Vallarta (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [Near the boat ramp]. Outboard sales and service. Good selection of boat parts and supplies. Golf cart batteries, marine batteries, chargers, regulators, solar panels. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 221-0378

On-Board Marine (6) • John Loomis • PV, Marina Vallarta, Marina del Rey Local 9B [Head of ‘J’ Dock]. Engine diagnostics, tune-ups, performance, service. Fuel polishing. Lubrication products. Filters and hoses. Authorized Yanmar Service Dealer for engines, generators and parts. • Tel. (322) 209-1930, Tel. (331) 332-1826, sourcingmx@ yahoo.com, www.on-boardmarine.com

Performance Boats (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta, Marina del Rey Locals 8A & B. General boat supplies. Accessories and replacement parts. , MonFri 8 am-2 pm & 4 pm-6 pm, Sat 8 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 209-0969, 221-2442, ventas@performance. com.mx, www.performance.com.mx

Perkins Pacific • Vancouver, WA. Master distributor of Perkins engines, Hatz Diesel, and GM Powertrain. Prompt courteous service on parts for Perkins engines at $2 USD per pound shipping. 2-day service from England. FOB Vancouver, WA. • Toll-free: (877) 877-3311, Tel. (360) 906-8298, Fax: (360) 906-8297, jwilson@ perksinspacific.com, www.perkinspacific.com

Porja Paleros y Bandas (9) • PV, Americas 247 [Around the corner from Zaragozas, next to sports stadium] . Extensive inventory of seals, bearings and lubricants. Very knowledgeable. Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-3948

Puritronic (9) • PV, Brasilia 272, 5 de Diciembre [Faces south end of sports stadium running track] Fabricators and distributors of water filters and filtration systems, including ozone, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet, and demineralizers. Replacement filters for all systems. • Toll-free: 01 (800) 640-0329, Tel. (322) 222-9280, puritron@puritronic.com.mx

SG Boat Works (2/4/6) • Ch 22 • Capt. Elizabeth Shanahan. Direct importer of Lifeline AGM batteries, Garhauer Sailing hardware and marine electronics in general. The company ships door to door (or boat) including all customs paperwork as required. Marine electronic imports include most specialty products including wind and solar. Installation assistance may be arranged in advance. SG Boat Works is a division of Sea Gnome Adventures S.A de C.V. • cel. 044-322134-7397, skype sgboatworkds, Info@sgboatworks. com, w ww.sgboatworks.com.

Southport Marine (USA) • Carlos Castro • 1480 Frontage Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91911. Marine accessories, parts and supplies, specializing in exporting to Mexico. They take care of customs

fees and send parts from the Tijuana MX, airport or bus station with delivery normally within 48 hours almost anywhere in Mexico. • Tel. (619) 425-7330, (619) 571-0700, Fax: (619) 425-7330, carlos.castro@ southportmarine.net

Sucursal Nuevo Vallarta (4) • Carr. 200 Norte [Past Farmacia Guadalajara]. Water filters, equipment and supplies. Ing. Humberto Villegas • Tel. 322-2971328, grupoferconi@prodigy.net.mx

BOAT SERVICES

AB Marine (3/4) • Ch 22 - Teapot Tony & Tealady Repairs and rebuilds to all engines, including outboards. Transmissions, generators, hydraulics. Fuel polishing. Fuel purification systems installed. Oil and filter changes. Heat exchangers cleaned. Starter motors repaired. All pump and water systems. Boat caretaking/management. Guaranteed work. Serving Banderas Bay since 2000 • Tel. (329) 298-0053, abmarine@hotmail.com

Azimuth Marine Services (4) • Ch 22 - Capt. Kim McDonald • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Certified delivery skipper and marine surveyor. Yacht management. Marine systems sales, service and repair. • cel. 044-322-116-9798, Fax: (866) 840-7390, azimuthmarineservicesinc@hotmail.com

Brunetti Engineering (6) • Dan Brunetti • PV, Marina Vallarta. Marine electrical, electronic installation and service. Autopilots, chartplotters, sounders, chargers, A/C shore power converters and panels. • cel. 044-322-227-5512, usa (954) 636-6140, danielbrunetti151@msn.com

Captain Ron (9) • Ch 22 • PV, 421 Guayaquil 7. Free advice on boat repairs and mods. Retired boatyard shop owner, 55 years’ experience.

Fox Marine (4) • Ch 22 - Dustin • Nuevo Vallarta, Blvd. Nayarit 70 L-1. Marine electronics installation and service. Audio/Video to Radar. AC and DC electrical systems. Furuno service engineer. Raymarine-certified. • Tel. (322) 2972465, usa (619) 819-6762, Foxmarine@gmail.com

Guillermo the Diver (4) • Ch 22 - guillermo Buzo • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Bottom cleaning services, zinc changes, underwater repairs. • Tel. (322) 297-0385

Marine Works (6) • Juan gonzalez • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Opequimar Boat Yard. Custom fiberglass work, repairs and paint. Shaft, rudder, and steering systems. Engine alignment and support. • cel. 044-322-100-1705

Mexican Riviera Yacht Sales & Services (4/6) Ch 22 - greg Emery, Scott Power • PV, Marina Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta. Yacht sales, maintenance, management and repairs. Paint, fiberglass, stainless steel, welding, electronic installation. Air conditioning installation and service. Engine, generator and outboard motor service and rebuild. Northern Lights distributor. Legal services. • cel. 044-322-306-0031 (greg emery), cel. 044-322-1563514 (scott power), rivierayachts@hotmail.com • http://mx.geocities.com/rivierayachtsales

Opequimar (6) • Ch 68 - Omar Corona Santos • PV, Marina Vallarta Area. Boatyard and haulout facilities on the main channel into Marina Vallarta

across from the Westin Regina hotel. 6:30 am-7 pm daily. Complete marine services, repairs and maintenance. 88 - ton travelift. Bro kerage. Fuel. • Tel. (322) 221-1800, Fax: (322) 221-1978, omarcorona@ opequimar.com, www.opequimar.com

Pancho the Diver (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta, “G” Dock. Bottom cleaning services, zinc changes, etc. Contact by visiting “G” Dock, Marina Vallarta, or ask the marineros

Paradise Yacht Services (4) • Ch 22 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Fine yacht carpentry, marine air conditioning and refrigeration (factory trained and certified), systems installation and repair and yacht management. Seafrost Dealer. Ron and Valerie Hoskin • Tel. (322) 7796391, paradiseyachtservices@hotmail.com

Porfirio Bucio gonzalez Services (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta. Interior and exterior detailing, varnish, LP paint, bottom cleaning, day work, deckhand, etc. • cel. 044 322 206-6350, porfiriobucio@hotmail.com

PV Yacht Services (6) • Ch 16 - g abriel g arcia • PV, Marina Vallarta. Yacht maintenance and refinishing. Quality service since 1993 • c el. 044-322-134-2167, alvarado43@yahoo.com

SG Boat Works (2/4/6) • Ch 22 - Capt. Elizabeth Shanahan. Direct importer of Lifeline AGM batteries, Garhauer Sailing hardware and marine electronics in general. The company ships door to door (or boat) including all customs paperwork as required. Marine electronic imports include most specialty products including wind and solar. Installation assistance may be arranged in advance. SG Boat Works is a division of Sea Gnome Adventures S.A de C.V. • cel. 044-322-134-7397, skype:sgboatworkds, Info@sgboatworks.com, www. sgboatworks.com.

Silvia Provisioning & Yacht Services (6) • Ch 22 - Silvia Muñoz • PV, Marina Vallarta. Interior detailing, provisioning, catering, flowers, relief chef and stewardess duties • cel. 044-322-429-1817, marinatnt@yahoo.com

Sparkle Boat Services (6) • Ch 16 - Daniel Barragan • PV, Marina Vallarta. Complete yacht detailing services. Bottoms and interiors, wash, wax, paint and varnish. • Tel. (322) 135-9173, 299-1128

SYS – Servin Yacht Service (4/6) • Ch 22Jorge Servin • Nuevo Valarta, Marina Vallarta. Electrical, electronics, plumbing, rigging, systems checks, installation, repairs and full yacht commissioning. 20 years US experience. • cel. 044 322 134-7982, Tel. (322) 297-5960

BOAT SURVEY

Azimuth Marine Services (4) • Ch 22 - Capt. Kim McDonald • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Certified delivery skipper and marine surveyor. Yacht management. Marine systems sales, service and repair • cel. 044 322 116-9798, Fax: (866) 840-7390, azimuthmarineservicesinc@hotmail.com

Capt. Dave Wheeler • Ch 22 - Deja Vu • ACMScertified surveyor and designated delivery captain, power and sail. Affiliate offices in San Carlos and Mazatlan. • Tel. (322) 297-5180

Capt. Doug Danielson • Ch 68 - Canvas Connection • Specializing in insurance, prepurchase, and damage surveying for yachts and recreational vessels in Mexico since 1992. • Tel. 044 (322) 139-4843, 225-3186 (home), capt.doug@ pvnet.com.mx, www.doug-danielson.com

Capt. E.A. (Tony) Camacho • Ch 22 - Nasty Habit Accredited Marine Surveyor (USSA #70099/C). Experienced with MCA requirements and certifications for yachts. Bilingual Spanish • Tel. (322) 221-2535, toncamacho@prodigy.net.mx

BOOKS

Gringo’s Books & Coffee (3) • Bucerias, Morelos 7-A. • Tel. (329) 298-1767, casatranquila@gmail. com, www.casatranquila-bucerias.com

Once Upon A Bean Coffee Shop (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta, Las Palmas 1, Local 1 [At the head of “B” Dock near Victor’s Place]. Vallarta’s largest selection of used books. Buy, sell and trade. Gourmet coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads. Wi-Fi and Internet service. Daily 8 am-9 pm • Tel. (322) 209-1907

Puerto Vallarta Writers’ Group (10) • Don & Pat gallery • PV [International Friendship Club on Insurgentes above the Rio Cuale]. Meets every Saturday morning at 10:30 am • Tel. (322) 222-3722

Shore Loser

By Capt. Doug Danielson. Available in local bookstores.

The Book Store (7) • Thomas Barrett PV, Hotel Zone, Plaza Caracol Local 1A [In front of registers inside Soriana supermarket] . Carries marine publications, including Charlies Charts. • Tel. (322) 224-1872, thebookstore@ aol.com, www.thebookstoremexico.com

BUS TERMINALS

City Bus Terminal (9)

PV Centro [Near Calle Ecuador and Brasilia just east of the sports arena and stadium complex].

Long-Distance Bus Terminal • PV Airport Area [Half mile northeast of the airport, turn at the stop light/ intersection (Corona Building)]

CAMERA/BINOCULAR

REPAIR & CLEANINg

Laboratorio Las Peñas (9) • Carlos Salas • PV, Honduras 173.

Servicio Fotomecanico “Botello” (8) • Pitillal, Independecia 113-C. Mechanical and digital camera repairs. Mon-Fri 10 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 2259287, c el. 044-322-138-1954

CANVAS, SAIL REPAIR & UPHOLSTERY

A Stich in Time • CH22 • CH 71 • Custom canvas and upholstery service, dodgers, biminis, shade awnings, enclosures, dinghy covers, cushions. cel. 044 322 292 0721 • Tel. (322) 297 1860

Canvas Connection • Ch 22 Custom canvas covers, biminis, dodgers, design & upholstery service • Tel. 044 (322) 136-2021, cancon@pvnet.com.mx

Full Sail Canvas (4) • Ch 22 - Camelia Apostol • Nuevo Vallarta, Boulevard Nayarit 70, Local 1. Specializing in custom made canvas dodgers,

biminis, sun awnings, boat covers, upholstery and canvas repairs • Tel. (322) 297-2465, cel. 044-322120-6055, fullsailma@hotmail.com

Jose Luis y Maria Sanchez (4) • Jarretaderas, Lopez Mateos & Cuahtemoc. Sewing and upholstery • Tel. (322) 297-0961

PV Sailing (2) • Ch 68 • La Cruz, Pampano 17 • New sails, re-cuts, all types of repairs & upgrades, pick-up & delivery. Standing and running rigging, main & genoa furling systems, mast pulling, rig inspection, mast tuning, sailing system consulting. Pick-up and delivery service to Paradise Village. Contact the loft for instructions • Tel. (322) 2212955, cel. 044 322 104 3736, skype: pvsaILIng pvsailing@yahoo.com

Tapizados d’ Angel (8) • Pitillal, Revolucion 177. Canvas sewing and fabrication. Sail covers, dodgers, biminis. Mon-Fri 9 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 225-3824

Terramar (2) • Berna • La Cruz, Pulpo 7. Canvas and sewing. Call for appointment • Tel. (329) 295-5064

CAR RENTALS

Gecko Car Rental (3) • Bucerias [North side of highway near HSBC Bank]. Nice fleet of compact, midsize, and SUVs. Prices include all taxes and insurance. Discounted weekly rates, Daily 9 am-6 pm or later by arrangement • Tel. (329) 298-0339, geckorentcar@ hotmail.com, www.geckorentcar.com

CARPENTRY

Carpinteria Barcenas (6) • Ernesto Barcenas Escudero • PV [Av. Politecnico Nacional 509]. • cel. 044-322-118-8943

David Goodstein • Sayulita. ‘Good with the wood’. Complete marine carpentry service. • cel. 044-322-152-2181, dgoodstein2007@hotmail.com

Paradise Yacht Services, (4) • Ch 22 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Fine yacht carpentry, marine air conditioning and refrigeration (factory trained and certified), systems installation and repair and yacht management. Seafrost Dealer. Ron and Valerie Hoskin • Tel. (322) 779-6391, paradiseyachtservices@hotmail.com

Windsong (6) • Ch 22 - Don • PV, Marina Vallarta Area [Opequimar boatyard]. Boat and home woodwork.

CHARITIES & SOCIAL ORgANIZATIONS

Casa Hogar • Elisa Cornejo or Luz Aurora Arrendondo • PV Airport Area [One kilometer north of the airport on east side of the highway] Childrens’ orphanage. • Tel. (322) 221-1908, casahogar_maximocornejo@hotmail.com

Friendship Club of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (2) La Cruz, Delfin 15 [Philo’s] . The club raises funds to assist the needy of the north bay with their medical expenses. The club also supports the senior centers in La Cruz and Bucerias with donated eyeglasses and hearing aids, both new and used. Philo Hayward and Kathleen Dobek. • Tel. (329) 295-5068, 295-5141, philo@ philohayward.com

Navy League (10) • PV, Emiliano Zapata. Cosponsors annual Toys for Tots golf tournament, dinner and silent auction. Assists in transport of donated supplies and equipment via US Navy vessels to Puerto Vallarta via the US Navy’s “Hand Clasp” program. • Tel. (322) 222-0018 bill semeyn, Tel. (322) 221-0037 ray mcpherson, Tel. (322) 222-4486 Jeff m iltenberger, navyleague@ prodigy.net.mx

Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (9-east) • Shelter for children 1 month to 14 years old. Madre Mari, Visiting hours 11 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm. • Tel. (322) 222-7857 m adre m ari, Tel. (322) 224-4946 s oledad m artinez, Tel. (322) 224-4407 s udy c oy, www.childrens-shelter-ofhope-foundation.org

Social Services (10) • PV, Insurgentes 181, Upstairs Room 206, Emiliano Zapata. AA, NA, OA, Al-Anon, ARTS, CODA, Daily 9 am - 6:30 pm, Sunday 11am • Tel. (322) 222-3906, 222-2505, 209-0746 evenings

Vallarta Yacht Club (4) • Ch 63 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village [Next to the Paradise Village Plaza and boat ramp]. The Vallarta Yacht Club co-sponsors the annual Cruisers’ Great Chili Cookoff in early December for kids with special needs and conducts an annual Christmas drive and wrapping party for donation to local children. In addition, the club reaches out to local youth through their non-profit Junior Sailing Program • Tel. (322) 297-2222, office@vallartayachtclub.com, www. vtayc.com

COMPUTER SALES & SERVICES

Adamra (9) • PV, Colombia 1334. University professor in computer science. Microsoft and Cisco certified. • Tel. (322) 222-0944

Azteca (9) • PV, Jesus Langarica 230. Sales, service, repairs, accessories. Fluent English spoken. Israel. • Tel. (322) 223-4630, 223-4629

Computer Doctor (4) • Ch 22 - Jerry Cook • PV, Marina Vallarta, ‘A’ Dock, S/V Velera Liz. Sales, service, repair, software installation, mobile service to your home or boat.

Encounter • Ch 22 • Ron

Navigation charts of the entire world available on CD.

The Computer Store (7) • Tom Barrington • PV, Guayana 153, Col. Lazaro Cardenas, [Corner of Guayana and Cuba one block west of Red Cross]. Sales and service of computers and laptops. Great source for computer supplies and service. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 pm • Tel. (322) 223-2939, 2232744, tcs.tom@gmail.com, www.tcsvallarta.com

COPIES

Imprecopy (6) • PV Plaza Marina, Local G-28&29. Copies, lamination, binding, business/boat cards. National and international postal services via Estafeta. • Tel. (322) 221-0057, 221-0013, pvallarta@imprecopy.com.mx

Papeleria Coral (2) • La Cruz, Coral 21 • Tel. (329) 295-5574, 295-5575

Vilma’s Yacht Services (4) • VHF 16 or 22 - Vilma Habelloecker • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Plaza [Upstairs in the Paradise Village Plaza with N/V Bookstore]. Check-in, check-out, import permits, FM3s, USCG documentation renewals, radio licenses, fishing licenses, all documentation needs. • Tel. (322) 297-2274, 297-2289, Fax: (322) 297-2289, lettersandp@hotmail.com

CRUISER INFORMATION/EXCHANgE, CREW LIST

SSCA (Kavenga) (6) • Ch 22 - Steve and Kay Van Slyke • PV, Marina Vallarta, Marina Las Plamas II, #210 [Head of “C” Dock in Marina Vallarta]. Banderas Bay Cruising Station for the Seven Seas Cruising Association. Contacts and visits welcome from all SSCA’ers and other cruisers seeking information on the association or cruising Mexico, South Pacific, etc. Chart library available for making copies. • Tel. (322) 221-0779 (dial ‘0’ and ask for apt. #210 - ‘Dos Diez’), cel. 044-322-109-9939, kavenga@att.net

Vallarta Yacht Club (4) • Ch 63 • Nuevo Vallarta [Next to Paradise Village Plaza and boat ramp] Great food, drinks, cameraderie and atmosphere at discount member pricing. ADSL Internet services. Reciprocal privileges. Junior Sailing. Guests welcome • Tel. (322) 297-2222, office@ vallartayachtclub.com, www.vtayc.com

DENTISTS

Dental Spa (4) • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Plaza [Upstairs above Zoo Restaurant]. • Tel. (322) 297-7791, dentistpv@gmail.com

Dr. Adan Noel Michel (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Aldanaca 170 & Lisboa [In the Advance Medical Center]. University of Guadalajara professor in Dentistry and personal dentist for many area cruisers – great work at reasonable prices. • Tel. (322) 224-9761, 224-4761,224-8673 cel. 044-322109-2313, pv_drmichel@yahoo.com

Dr. Adrian Malja (3) • Bucerias, Mexico 23 • Tel. (329) 298-1249, cel. 044-322-228-8886

Dr. Fernando Peñalva (6) • PV, Plaza Marina, Isla G-26A • Tel. (322) 221-0165, 209-1082, dentist@pvnet.com.mx

Dr. Mario Davalos Villanueva (9) • PV, Juarez 820 • Tel. (322) 222-1304

Dr. Martin Calderon (10) • PV, Basilio Badillo 311. Crowns, bridges & reconstruction • Tel. (322) 223-0505

Just Smiles (10) • PV, Basilio Badillo 311 [Near corner of Constitucion] . Group of 4 dentists, including Prosthodontist (Dr. Martin) for root canals, implants etc. Endodontist (Dr. Jorge), Orthodontist (Dra. Guillermina) and (Dra. Rosana) a general surgeon who performs excellent cleaning and checkups. English spoken. MC, VISA, AMEX and most USA Insurance Accepted. • Tel. (322) 223-0505, Tel. usa (213) 291-2369, www.justsmiles.com.mx

Unident, Dr Benjamin Valle Vargas (6) PV, Marina Vallarta, Timon s/n, Local D, Condos Royal Pacific [Near the lighthouse]. Endodontist • Tel. (322) 209-0999, 209-0009, cel. 044-322-429-8484 (emergencies), blvalle@hotmail.com

DINgHY MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

Tony Camacho • Ch 22 - Nasty Habit Inflatable boat repairs using quality imported materials and products • Tel. (322) 221-2535, toncamacho@ prodigy.net.mx

DIVE TANK REFILLS, TESTINg, CERTIFICATION

Chicos Dive Shops (6/4) • PV, Marina Vallarta & NV Paradise Village Plaza. Refills only. Paradise Village Marina Office (4) • Ch 16 • Nuevo Vallarta. Refills only.

Twin Dolphins (Delfines gemelos) Dive Center (6) PV, Av. Politecnico Nacional 84, Educacion. [Across from La Paloma bullring] . Giovanni B. Macedo, general manager. Repairs, air fill station, hydrotest and visual inspection service. Mon-Sat 8 am-7 pm, Sun. 8 am-3pm • Tel. (322) 293-1905, cel. 044-322-728-1640, tdscuba@twindolphinspv. com, www.twindolphinspv.com

DOCTORS

Dr. Aldo Curiel (7) • PV, Lucerna 148, Versalles [Intermedica building] . Internal medicine and cardiology • Tel. (322) 293-1991, c el. 044-322-294-1797

Dr. Alfonso Garcia Garcia (10) • PV, Basilio Badillo 365, Hospital CMQ, Emiliano Zapata. Ear, nose & throat • Tel. (322) 2230011, 222-5119

Dr. Armando M. Joya Munguia (6/7) • PV, Cruise Ship Terminal Area [San Javier Marina Hospital]. Surgeon, gastroenterology, laparoscopic, endoscopy, colonoscopy. Trained at Baptist Hospital, Miami. • Tel. (322) 226-9638

Dr. Basil B. Abuid (6) • PV, Plaza Marina Local A-38 [Across from McDonalds]. Chiropractor DC, BSc, graduate Parker College, TX, Mon-Fri 9 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 8 pm • Tel. (322) 221-3190, cel. 044-322-888-5321, www.pvchiropractic.com

Dr. Eduardo Cervantes (10) • PV, Basilio Badillo 365, Hospital CMQ, Emiliano Zapata. Dermatology. Speaks English. • Tel. (322) 223-0011

Dr. Essau Gutierrez (4) • Nuevo Vallarta, CityMedica Clinic, Av. Tepic Sur 1508 Local 18 [new plaza behind the Pemex at north entrance to Nuevo Vallarta] Tel. (322) 297-2041

Dr. Hector Pimiento Alcala (2) • La Cruz, Coral 41 [Around corner from Philo’s] . General practitioner • Tel. (329) 295-5557, c el. 044322-294-0304

Dr. J. Mauro (3) • Bucerias, [Corner of Hidalgo & Mexico Highly recommended general practitioner] . Fluent English. Boat or House calls • Tel. (329) 298-0149, 298-1110 ( h ome)

Dr. Jaime Gonzalez Prado (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Cornerstone Hospital, Los Tules 136. Medical Tower 204 [Hospital is next to Plaza Caracol]. MD, Gynocology and Obstetrics • Tel. (322) 2249400 ext.156, 224-4833, cel. 044-322-121-4331, jaimeprado@hotmail.com

Dr. Jorge Martinez Garza (10) • PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area, San Javier Hospital Orthopedics. • Tel. (322) 226-1010

Dr. Jose Luis Romo Razo (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio 500 [Servicio Medico de la Bahia Building, across from Sheraton hotel] Specializes in biocelular medicine, homeopathic healing, acupuncture, nutrition, neurotherapy. German trained. Amazing treatments and results • Tel. (322) 222-2627

Dr. Luis Cedillo Ponce (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Los Tules 373, Jardines Vallarta [Two blocks east of Cornerstone Hospital]. Orthopedic, rehabilitation, back and neck, carpal tunnel, Parkinson’s, strokes. PhD’s in neuroscience and clinical therapy. Johns Hopkins University. Fluent in 6 languages. • Tel. (322) 225-9034, cel. 044-322-132-1985

Dr. Luis Villanueva (7) • Orthopedic Surgeon Board Certified USA and Mexico • Tel. (322) 2234738/0878, drluisvi@prodigy.net.mx

Dr. Max Greig (9) • PV, Cuba 418 Corner of Ecuador, Lazaro Cardenas [Centro Ortopedico de Vallarta - clinic backs up to the sports stadium] Orthopedic surgeon, knee and hip replacement specialist, 5-years study in Germany. • Tel. (322) 222-8823, c el. 044-322-205-7117, maxgreig@ yahoo.com, www.servimedin.com/dr-maxgreig

Dr. Miguel Garcia Flores (9) • PV, Mexico 1269 [Clinica de Ojos, across from PEMEX and next to the cinemas]. Opthalmology, laser, ultrasound surgery, cataract treatment/surgery. • Tel. (322) 223-5467, 224-8856 (home), 226-1010 (san Javier hospital)

Dr. Oscar (6) • [Two offices, one at Marina Vallarta]. Chiropractor. • cel. 044-322-134-2144

Dr. Peter Gordon Fletcher (6/7) • PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area, Plaza Marsol, first floor, Office “N” [Next to cruise ship terminal and port captain’s office, across from Sam’s Club and behind Immigration]. General practitioner. • Tel. (322) 293-1553

Dra. Guadalupe (“Lupita”) Lewgot (10) • PV, Old Town, Medasist Hospital Internal Medicine & Cardiologist. • Tel. (322) 223-0444

Dra. Leslie Swindle C. (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta, Casa Velas, Pelicano 311 [Offices at San Javier Marina Hospital and Hospital C.M.Q.] Cardiologist, general practitioner. • Tel. (322) 2260-1010, 223-1919, c el. 044-322-107-5461 (emergency), swindleleslie@hotmail.com

Dra. María Elena Michel (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Los Tules 146, Diaz Ordaz [Near Cornerstone Hospital]. Internal medicine. • Tel. (322) 293-6090, cel. 044-322-117-7204

Dra. Patricia Villanueva Morales (10) • PV, Basilio Badillo 365, Hospital CMQ, Emiliano Zapata. Podiatrist. • Tel. (322) 2230878, 222-3775

John Stuart Baker (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta, Timon 1-A [Near the lighthouse] . Traditional Chinese medical doctor. Acupunture, weight loss, pain management. By appointment. • c el. 044-322-135-3865, acustu99@hotmail.com

DOCUMENTATION

Paperman (7) • VHF 16 - Juan Arias • PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area, Plaza Marsol LL [Next to cruise ship terminal across street from port captain’s office, second floor at far west end.]. Check in/out for a fee. Over a decade assisting cruisers with all documentation requirements, immigration visas, FM3s and parts import. • Tel. (322) 224-3555, cel. 044-322-305-2458, arias@pvnet.com.mx

Vilma’s Yacht Services (4/6) • VHF 16 or 22 - Vilma Habelloecker • NV Paradise Village Plaza & PV, Marina Vallarta [Two Locations: Marina Vallarta between “ I “ & “ J “ Docks, Local 31B and upstairs in the Paradise Village Mall at Letters & Packages Office and N/V Bookstore] Check-in/out, import permits, FM3s, USCG documentation renewals, radio licenses, fishing licenses, Mexico drivers licenses, all documentation needs. • Tel. (322) 221-2752, 297-2274, 297-2289, Fax: (322) 297-2289, vilmayachagency@yahoo.com, lettersandp@hotmail.com.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS

Auto-electrico TINO (9) • Jorge Rios • PV, Colosio 709 [Near Lopez Mateos] . Starters and electrical service. Will come to your boat. • cel. 044-322-152-3597

Azure Dream (4) • Ch 22 - Barry • Marina Nuevo Vallarta. Electronics, electrics, wiring and specialist on battery charging and 12V power management. Heart Interface rep.

Brunetti Engineering (6) • Dan Brunetti • PV, Marina Vallarta. Marine electrical, electronic installation and service. Autopilots, chartplotters, sounders, chargers, A/C shore power converters and panels. • Tel. usa (954) 636-6140 , danielbrunetti151@msn.com

Centro De Acumuladores Perez (9) • Alfredo Perez • PV, Guatamala 599 [Near the sports stadium. Turn right on Rio Danubio near PEMEX on Libramiento before tunnel]. Fluent English. Delco and exide batteries, alternator and starter rebuild, large inventory of parts and spares. Two excellent troubleshooter auto and marine electric mechanics and an auto air conditioner person. Golf cart batteries. Mobile calls to home or boat. Free delivery. Mon-Sat 8 am-8 pm • Tel. (322) 222-0801

Centro De Acumuladores Perez #2 (8) • Pitillal, Emiliano Zapata 401 [Second store in Pitillal]. MonSat 8 am-8 pm • Tel. (322) 299-4095

Centro De Acumuladores Perez #3 (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, El Fluvial, Av. Tules 241.Mon-Sat 8 am-8 pm • Tel. (322) 293-6529

Chevron Autoelectrico (3) • Bucerias [On the north side of the main highway at the bridge before the main traffic light] . Batteries, alternators, starters, rebuilds, rewinds and parts.

Chrisly de Puerto Vallarta (6/7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Plaza Caracol Local 1, Hotel Zone [Soriana]MonSat 10:30 am-8:30 pm • Tel. (322) 224-4299

Competidor Electrico (7) • PV, Fco. Villa 336, Lazaro Cardenas. Lighting fixtures and bulbs including hard-to-find 12V fluorescent. Mon-Fri 9 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-0723

Edison (3) • Tony • Bucerias, Cuauhtemoc 2 [Near taxi stand & church] . Electrical parts and supplies (lugs, switches, 12V, etc.). English, French and Italian spoken • Tel. (329) 2980248, 298-1040, tony.fernandez@hotmail.com

Electrica Badeba (3) • Bucerias, Heroes de Nacozari 114-A [On main lateral near car wash]. Electrical supplies and lighting. • Tel. (329) 298-1426

Electronica Solo Televisores (4) • Hueso Alvalos • Jarretaderas, Av. de Ingreso 30 [In the row of stores just north of the main entrance]. Radio repairs including VHF, UHF, and HF/SSB. English spoken • Tel. (322) 297-0965, cel. 044-322-7799316, nac5831@yahoo.com

Embobinados Mariscal (9) • PV, Puerto Rico 1581 [Across from city fire station] . Rebuilds electric motors, any size, any voltage and rebuilds electric a/c water pumps. Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 3:30 pm-6:30 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-3191

Embobinados Ocampo (9) • Miguel Ocampo Torres • PV, Jamaica 1409. Rewinds electric motors, generators, alternators. Parts & service. Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-0594

Fox Marine (4) • Ch 22 - Dustin • Nuevo Vallarta, Blvd. Nayarit 70, Local 1. Marine electronics installation and repair. Audio/Video to Radar. AC & DC electrical systems. Furuno service engineer. Raymarine certified. • Tel. (322) 297-2465, Tel. usa (619) 819-6762, Foxmarine@gmail.com lluminacion de Vallarta (10) • PV, Aquiles Serdan 279, Emiliano Zapata [Behind Gutierrez Rizo]. Great selection of light bulbs, 12V and long lasting types. Luz Maria Rodriguez Camacho. Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-3pm • Tel. (322) 222-4521

Limac Electronics (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Plaza Caracol Local 6 C [Inside to the right and around the corner from Soriana entrance]. Audio, video, telephone, parts & accesories. English spoken. Very knowledgable. Also handles Star Choice satellite TV parts and installation. Mon-Sat 10 am-8:30 pm • Tel. (322) 224-6040, Fax: (322) 225-8059, pvlimac@hotmail.com

Ling Electronica (8) • Pitillal, 5 de Mayo 144. Good stock of diodes, transistors, and other electronic parts. Mon-Sat 10:00am-8:30 pm • Tel. (322) 224-8924

Motores Johnson de Vallarta (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [Near the boat ramp] . Golf cart batteries, marine batteries, chargers, regulators, solar panels. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 221-0378

Radio Shack (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Plaza Caracol [Near Soriana] Mon-Sun. 10 am-9 pm • Tel. (322) 224-4824

SG Boat Works (2/4/6) • Ch 22 - Capt. Elizabeth

Shanahan • Direct importer of Lifeline AGM batteries, Garhauer Sailing hardware and marine electronics in general. The company ships door to door (or boat) including all customs paperwork as required. Marine electronic imports include most specialty products including wind and solar. Installation assistance may be arranged in advance. SG Boat Works is a division of Sea Gnome Adventures S.A de C.V. • cel. 044-322134-7397, skype: sgboatworkds, Info@sgboatworks. com, www.sgboatworks.com.

Steren Electronica (7) • PV, Fco. Villa 434A, Corner, Lazaro Cardenas. Good supply of radio supplies, including connectors and cables. Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm • Tel. (322) 223-0870

Sweet Thing Rob (4) • Ch 22 - Rob Ladner

• Nuevo Vallarta. SSB/HAM radio technical assistance, setup, testing, tuning, and repair for all HF radios and tuners and VHF radios. SSB electronic email and navigation integration. Sailmail, Winlink, Pactor III modem setup and repair. • Tel. (322) 297-1557

EMERgENCIES

1 Editor’s Note Also, please see AMBULANCE, DOCTORS, HOSPITALS.

Civil Defense (Proteccion Civil) Jalisco

[Like a rural 911 service] Bee Swarms, Fire Rescues, Emergencies. Disaster Preparedness for the municipality of Puerto Vallarta • Tel. (322) 224-7701

Civil Defense (Proteccion Civil) Nayarit

[Like a rural 911 service]Bee Swarms, Fire Rescues, Emergencies. • Tel. (322) 297-6571, 297-7001

Dr. Hector Pimiento Alcala (2) • La Cruz, Coral 41 [Around corner from Philo’s] . General practitioner • Tel. (329) 295-5557, c el. 044322-294-0304

Dr. J. Mauro (3)

Bucerias, [Corner of Hidalgo & Mexico]. Respected General practitioner. Fluent English spoken. Boat and home calls • Tel. (329) 298-0149, 298-1110 (home)

Emergency Medical Clinic 24 hr. Santa Rosa (3)

Bucerias, Heroes de Nacozari 127 [East side of Carr. 200 Norte at south end of town]. 24-hour emergency medical services and on-site ambulance service. • Tel. (329) 298-0157

Fire (Puerto Vallarta) Jalisco

• Tel. (322) 223-9476, 223-9478

Police - Bucerias (3) Bucerias. • Tel. (329) 291-0049

Police (local & federal) Jalisco • VHF 06

• Tel. 060 (english-speaking representatives available)

Police & Fire Nayarit

• Tel. 066

Servicios de Salud La Cruz (2) • La Cruz, Atun

1 [Near elementary school] . Government medical clinic for minor illness and emergencies. • Tel. (329) 295-5316

Servicios de Salud Punta de Mita (1) • Punta de Mita, Miguel Hidalgo 23, Emiliano Zapata. Government medical clinic for minor illness and emergencies. • Tel. (329) 291-6514

Social Services: AA, NA, OA, Al-Anon, ARTS, CODA (10) • PV, Insurgentes 181, Upstairs Room 206, Emiliano Zapata [Upstairs at Cine Bahia Theaters.]. Daily 9 am-6:30 pm, Sunday 11am • Tel. (322) 222-3906, 222-2505, 209-0746 (evenings)

ENgINES, gENERATORS, TRANSMISSIONS & OUTBOARDS

AB Marine (3/4) Ch 22 - Teapot Tony & Tealady • Bucerias & Nuevo Vallarta. Repairs and rebuilds to all engines, including outboards. Transmissions, generators, hydraulics. Fuel polishing. Fuel purification systems installed. Oil and filter changes. Heat exchangers cleaned. Starter motors repaired. All pump and water systems. Boat caretaking/management. Guaranteed work. Serving Banderas Bay since 2000. • Tel. (329) 298-0053, abmarine@hotmail.com

Carburopartes Chino (9) • PV, San Salvador 282. Carburetor parts, kits, etc.

Detroit Diesel (Guadalajara) • Sergio Mendoza • Guadalajara,Jal. Lazaro Cardenas 1460-76, Fracc. Industrial El Alamo • Toll-free: 01 (800) 902-7100 (emergency nr), Tel. (333) 666-1499 ext 1486, Fax: (333) 666-1486, smendoza@dda-mexico.detroitdiesel.com, www.ddam-extranet.com.mx

Diesel del Pacifico (7) • g ilberto Arreola Villareal • PV, Hotel Zone, Liverpool 142 [One block behind HSBC bank across the street from Coppel] . All types of diesel repairs, injector testing and adjustment, and injection pump repairs. • Tel. (322) 293-6946, c el. 044-322294-4155

Embobinados Mariscal (9) • PV, Puerto Rico 1581 [Across from fire station]. Rebuilds electric motors, any size, any voltage and rebuilds electric a/c water pumps. Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 3:30 pm6:30 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-3191

Embobinados Ocampo (9) • Jose M. Ocampo • PV, Jamaica 1409 [Near 5 de Diciembre]. Starter and generator repair and rewinding services. Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-0594

Evinrude (9) Moises Espinoza Magallon • PV, Colombia 1115. Parts and service.

Ferretería Zaragoza (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Fco. Medina Ascencio 2926 [Across the highway from the whale sculpture and Plaza Neptuno]. Largest marine supply store in PV. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8:30 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 226-3232, info@ zaragoza.com.mx, www.zaragoza.com.mx

Honda Marine (7) • PV, Fco. Villa 570. Sales and service. Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 225-9121

Inyec Motores/Services • Diesel Del Pacifico (near 7) • g ilberto • PV, Fco. Medina 1968 [Across from HSBC Bank same side of street and across from Plaza Genovesa. Enter on Liverpool 142 at back]. Diesel mechanic with fuel flow metering equipment, etc. English spoken.

John Gerber Marine (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Opequimar Boat Yard [Opequimar boat yard on the channel into Marina Vallarta across from the Westin Regina hotel]. Big boat diesel specialist, extensive machine shop. Mon-Fri 8 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-1 pm • Tel. (322) 221-0696

JonCo Marine Repair (4) • Ch 22 - John Jones

• Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina, “E” Dock. 34 years’ mechanical and welding experience. Engine tuneups, overhauls, transmissions and cooling systems. Outboard motor service and repair. Electrical. Hydraulics. Aluminum and stainless steel fabrication. MIG, TIG, STICK, and portable welding. Portable steam cleaning. GEL and AGM batteries. Shell Oil products. 24-hour service. • Tel. (322) 297-4089 (24hr), cel. 044-322-105-0406, Tel. usa (866) 343-5171, joncomarinerepair@yahoo.com

La Cruz (2) • La Cruz [Tiburon across the street from Dos Felipes, next to Ana Banana’s]. Outboard motor service, repairs.

Mangueras y Conexiones (9) • Jose L. Cabrera

• PV, Jamaica 1379, 5 de Diciembre. Hyrdraulic hoses and connections, Parker products. Mon-Fri 9 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 223-2720, cel. 044-322-229-9805

Marine Works (6) • Juan g onzalez • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Opequimar Boat Yard. Shaft, propeller and rudder maintenance and repairs. Engine alignment and supports • c el. 044-322-100-1705, info@marineworkspv.com, www.marineworks.com

Megamak SA de CV (3/4) • Mezcales, Plaza del Faro [On west side of highway] . Cummins dealer. Engines, oil, filters, parts, supplies, service. Also carries Trojan 6V and 8V golf cart batteries. Mobile service and delivery • Tel. (329) 296-5970, www.bepensa.com.mx

Mexican Riviera Yacht Sales & Services (4/6)

Ch 22 - greg Emery, Scott Power • PV, Marina Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta. Yacht sales, maintenance, management and repairs. Paint, fiberglass, stainless steel, welding, electronic installation. Air conditioning installation and service. Engine, generator and outboard motor service and rebuild. Northern Lights distributor. Legal services. • cel. 044-322-306-0031 greg emery, cel. 044-322-156-3514 scott power, rivierayachts@hotmail.com • http:// mx.geocities.com/rivierayachtsales

Motores Johnson de Vallarta (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [Near the boat ramp]. Johnson outboard sales and service. Good selection of boat parts and supplies. Golf cart batteries, marine batteries, chargers, regulators, solar panels. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 221-0378

Nacho in Las Juntas (5) • Las Juntas, Venustiano Carranza 269. Outboard motor repairs. • Tel. (322) 290-0394

On-Board Marine (6) • John Loomis • PV, Marina Vallarta, Marina del Rey Local 9B [Head of “J” Dock] . Engine diagnostics, tuneups, performance, service. Fuel polishing. Lubrication products. Filters and hoses.

TELEPHONE

Information: Dial 040

Telephone Dialing Instructions: Mexico recently changed their telephone numbering system, which is now similar to the USA and Canada: long distance code + area code + local number. To dial long distance within Mexico, begin with “01,” followed by the three-digit area code and seven-digit number (a notable exception occurs in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, where two-digit area codes and eight-digit telephone numbers are implemented). For example, to call La Cruz from Puerto Vallarta, dial 01 (329) 295-XXXX. The following are area codes for some Mexican towns.

BUCERIAS: 329

gUAYABITOS: 327

LA CRUZ DE HUANACAXTLE: 329

LAS VARAS: 327

NUEVO VALLARTA: 322

PUERTO VALLARTA: 322

PUNTA MITA: 329

SAN FRANCISCO: 311

SAYULITA: 329

ACAPULCO: 744

gUADALAJARA: 33

MEXICO CITY: 55

MONTERREY: 81

TEPIC: 311

Generally, Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta are area code 322. North Shore areas from Bucerias to Punta de Mita and Sayulita are 329. North Coast areas around Rincon de Guayabitos are 327 or 311 . All require a “01”prefix to dial between area codes. • Cellular Numbers: To dial cellular phone numbers from within Puerto Vallarta, dial “044” instead of “01” before the area code and seven-digit number. • To dial a Mexican cellular phone from the USA or Canada, you must insert a “1” after the country code. Example: 011-52-1-+10 digit number. Warning: Telephones other than Telmex or Ladatel indicating “Dial 0 or 1 for USA or Canada with credit cards” are charging exorbitant prices according to many cruisers: $5 USD/minute or more. • Ladatel Phone Cards: Phone cards for Ladatel pay phones can be purchased at most small grocery stores (tiendas) in several denominations: $30, $50 or $100 pesos. Just insert the card into the phone, receive the card’s balance info, and then dial the phone number. Good for both local and long-distance calls. • Long-distance Services: Reduced-rate long distance services are available through the Vallarta Yacht Club, Ch. 63, or via computer through Internet telephone services such as Skype (http://www.skype.com). • AT&T Operator: Dial “95 (800) 462-4240” for stateside calls from any Telmex phone. • Telmex Direct Dialing Long-distance Codes: “01” for national long distance calls • “001” for calls to USA or Canada • Dial “00” for calls to all other countries • Long-distance via Telmex operator (Operator assistance for collect or credit card calls) Dial “020” for national long distance calls • “090” for international calls • To dial USA “800” numbers: For 1-800 numbers, dial “001-880” • For 1-888 numbers, dial “001-881” • For 1-877 numbers, dial “001-882” For 1-866 numbers, dial “001-883.”

Authorized Yanmar Service Dealer for engines, generators and parts. • Tel. (322) 209-1930, Tel. (331) 332-1826, sourcingmx@yahoo.com, www. on-boardmarine.com

Porja Paleros y Bandas (9) • PV, De las Americas 247 [Next to sports stadium] . Extensive inventory of seals, bearings and lubricants. Very knowledgeable. Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-3948

Taller de Torno Gonzalez (7) • Hilario gonzalez • PV, Berlin 129, La Vena. Excellent engine and machining services. Mon-Fri 8 am-6:30 pm, Sat 8 am-1 pm • Tel. (322) 224-0784

FABRICS

A Stich in Time • CH22 • CH 71 • Custom canvas and upholstery service, dodgers, biminis, shade awnings, enclosures, dinghy covers, cushions. cel. 044 322 292 0721 • Tel. (322) 297 1860

Canvas Connection (6) • Ch 22 - Karen Danielson • Canvas service, upholstery and decorative fabrics. • Tel. 044 (322) 136-2021, cancon@pvnet.com.mx

Cassiz (9) • PV, Mexico 1285. Accessories, curtains, blinds, fabrics and interior design. • Tel. (322) 223-0670, 223-3883, Fax: (322) 223-3884, ventas@cassiz.com.mx, www.cassiz.com.mx

Centro de Plastico (9) • PV, Guatemala [Behind VW dealer] . Large selection of fabrics and foam rubber.

Full Sail Canvas (4) • Ch 22 - Camelia Apostol • Nuevo Vallarta, Blvd. Nayarit 70, Local 1. Specializing in custom made canvas dodgers, biminis, sun awnings, boat covers, upholstery and canvas repairs. • Tel. (322) 297-2465, cel. 044-322-120-6055, fullsailma@hotmail.com

Mallas Tenax (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio 1734. Fabulous fabric store with sunshade cloth, line bag-type mesh material and Sunbrella. Mon-Fri 9 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-2336, 222-3232, tenaxvallarta@prodigy.net.mx

Tapiceria Colima (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Merida 121A, Versalles. Fabrics. Upholstery for autos, boats, aircraft, furniture. • Tel. (322) 224-1191

Telas Parisina (9) • PV, Juarez 410. Largest fabric store in PV. Mon-Sat 9 am-8 pm, Sun. 10 am3pm • Tel. (322) 222-2022

Telas San Francisco (10) • PV, Constitucion, Emiliano Zapata [Three blocks south of Gutierrez Rizo’s]

FIRE EXTINgUISHERS

Andalon y Cia. (7) • PV, Emiliano Zapata 307A [Just off Fco. Villa near Libramiento]. Sales, service, refills. Mon-Fri, 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 224-4429

FISHINg EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES/REPAIRS

Deportes Marinos Zaragoza (10) • PV, Lazaro Cardenas 169, Emiliano Zapata. Fishing tackle, supplies, rod and reel repair. • Tel. (322) 222-1293

Ferretería Zaragoza (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Fco. Medina Ascencio 2926 [Across the highway from the whale sculpture and Plaza Neptuno]. Largest marine supply store in PV. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8:30 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 226-3232, info@ zaragoza.com.mx, www.zaragoza.com.mx

Gabriel (Cien) Cienfuegos (2) • La Cruz, Huachinango 40 Hooks, leaders, line, lures. English spoken • Tel. (329) 295-5205

FISHINg/SPORTFISHINg

Jesus Chavez Gonzalez (2) • La Cruz [Captain of the 27-foot panga “Ivette”] . Sportfishing, snorkeling, whale-watching. Full or half-days. Reasonable. • Tel. (329) 295-5133, 295-5025, gaviota@pvnet.com.mx

Mr. Marlin (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta • Tel. (322) 224-0410

Pcositas (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [El Faro Lighthouse. Hector and Mony’s fleet]. Sport fishing, special tours, snorkeling and deep sea fishing trips. • cel. 044-322-728-2776

Rancho Ancrea Bass Fishing • [Lake Cajon de Penas, two hours south of Puerto Vallarta]. Lakefront lodge on 7,000-acre fresh-water reservoir. Great bass fishing - record is 13 pounds. Tour includes transportation, guide, boat, tackle, bait, breakfast enroute and lunch at the lake • Tel. (322) 225-8294, ranchoandrea@hotmail.com, www. bassfishingpuertovallarta.com

FOOD/PROVISIONS/CATERINg

Agro Gourmet (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio 2820A [Across from cruise ship terminal to the left of San Javier Hospital]. Gourmet food, vegetables, seeds and grains. Daily 8 am - 5 pm. • Tel. (322) 221-2656

Carnes del Mundo (3) • Kyle & Irma (Desperado) • Bucerias, Heroes de Nacozari 31 [Next to ice factory Bajo Cero]. Wide selection of gourmet meats including jerky, sausage, deli meats, BBQ, chicken, steaks and ostrich. Vacuum packing and hard frozen for provisioning. • Tel. (329) 298-2115, Fax: (329) 298-2116, meat@carnesdelmundo.com

Casa Lori Catering (2) • Ch 22 - Russel & Lori Cresto • La Cruz, Delfín 13 [Next to Philo’s] . Featuring Russell’s famous barbecued ribs, Italian specialties and Mexican food. Wedding and party catering. • Tel. (329) 295-5206, rlcresto@yahoo.com

Coffee-Café Oro Verde (9) • PV, Juárez 728. “Wen” Aguierre and wife Pat roast fresh arabica beans brought down from small estate plantations high up in the Sierra Madre mountains. Best coffee in Vallarta • Tel. (322) 222-3159

Comercial Mexicana Supermercado (4/3) On the main highway at Flamingos between Mezcales and Bucerias.

Comercial Mexicana Supermercado (6) PV Plaza Marina • Tel. (322) 221-0490

Costco (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, (Across from the Grand Venetian).

El Chabacano (3) • Joel Anzaldo g arcia • Bucerias, Hidalgo 20 [Across street and down from red and white tienda on highway]. Fresh fruit and vegetables, large coolers, nice selection. • Tel. (329) 298-0692

El Coyul Licoreria (9) • Alejandro Arriaga Olivo • PV, Rio Danubio 147, Lopez Mateos [Turn right at PEMEX on Libramiento before tunnel]

Great liquor selection at bargain prices. • Tel. (322) 223-1805, 223-4346, ventas@elcoyul.com. mx, www.elcoyul.com.mx

Fruit Forest (10) • PV, Constitucion 363, Emiliano Zapata. Fresh fruit and homegrown vegetables. Great selection, good prices. • Tel. (322) 222-3787

Gutierrez Rizo Supermercado (8/10) • PV, Aquiles Serdan, Emiliano Zapata [Near Insurgentes] . Large market with many hardto-find American and Asian items. There is another Rizo’s east of Sams’ Club on the road to Pitillal. • Tel. (322) 222-0222

La Abejita (3) • Bucerias, Carr. 200 Norte Km 141 [Same block as Ferre D’ Todo]. Grains, herbs, cereals, nuts, herbal teas and wide variety of natural foods. English spoken, very knowledgeable.

Ley Supermercado (9) • PV Cenro, Mexico 1150. [Past the PEMEX on the way into town]

Large supermarket with some bargain prices. • Tel. (322) 223-1863

Los Chatos (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [Condominios Marina Del Rey near La Paz Restaurant]. Gourmet bakery. • Tel. (322) 221-2540

Mega Comercial Supermercado (7) • PV, Hotel Zone [On main highway into town near the Sheraton.] Minisuper Beto (3) • Alberto Flore • Bucerias,, Heroes de Nacozari 450 [On west side of highway near De Cameron exit and Billy’s Gym]. Great selection of American imported foods, extensive selection of wines and liquors • Tel. (329) 298-0578

Once Upon A Bean Coffee Shop (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [At the head of “B” Dock near Victor’s Place] Gourmet coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads. Daily 8 am-9 pm • Tel. (322) 209-1907

Paris Café (9)

Owner Eric Lenoir • PV, Pino Suarez 158. French bakery (Patisserie), baguettes, croissants, pastries, café and coffeeshop. Mon-Sat 8:30 am-7 pm • Tel. (322) 222-8472, pariscafepv@yahoo.com

Peyote People (9) • PV, Juarez 222. Coffees from Chiapas region. • Tel. (322) 222-2302

Pie In The Sky (3 / 10) • Gourmet bakery. Besos – beyond brownies with a rich chocolate center. 2007 Readers Choice Awards for Best Bakery, Best Dessert, and Best Ice Cream. • bucerias, heroes de nacozari 202 • Tel. (329) 298-0838 or 01 (800) 849-2339 • pv south side, Lazaro cardenas 247, Tel. (322) 223-8183.

Sam’s Club (6/7) • PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area [Across street from cruise ship terminal next to Wal-Mart] Silvia Yacht Services (6) • Ch 22 - Silvia Muñoz • PV, Marina Vallarta. Interior detail, relief chef and stewardess duties. • cel. 044-322-429-1817

Soriana # 1 (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Plaza Caracol [the old Gigante]

Soriana # 2 (8) • Pitillal, Fco. Villa 1600 [Next to Cinepolis]. Very well stocked supermarket. Soriana #3 (6/7) • PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area [Supermarket one block south of the cruise ship terminal on west side of highway]

Sunset Market (4) • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Plaza [Paradise Village mall]. Upscale grocery store with good selection of Mexican, American and Canadian products.

The Coffee Cup (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [Behind Las Palomas Doradas restaurant]. Espresso coffee drinks and coffee supplies. Internet and long distance telephone service. Daily 5am-10pm • Tel. (322) 221-2517

Vinos and Wine (7) • PV, Paseo del Salmon 275, Jardines Vallarta. Best selection of Mexican and premium international wines at wholesale prices. Free delivery. • Tel. (322) 225-4377, 293-7435, 225-2285, vinosandwine@ prodigy.net.mx, www.vinosandwines.com

Wal-Mart (6/7) • PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area [Next to Sam’s Club, across street from cruise ship terminal]

We Be Sausage (3) • Bucerias, De los Picos 12, Playas Huanacaxtle [North end of Bucerias, km 140 on the west frontage road] . Great homemade sausage. Will freeze for cruiser provisioning. • Tel. (329) 298-0954

Xocodiva (10) • PV, Olas Altas, Rodolfo Gomez 111 [Next to the San Marino Hotel]. Handcrafted artisan chocolates and confectionaries. Open 7 days, 10 am-10pm. Tel. (322) 113-0352, www.xocodiva.com

FUEL, OIL

Ixtapa Propane Farm (5) • Ixtapa [North past the airport, right at Ixtapa turn-off, then a mile down on the right]

La Paz Propane Farm (4-East) • Mezcales [One mile east of Hwy 200 on right]

Opequimar (6) • Ch 68 - Omar Corona Santos [Boatyard and fuel dock on the main channel into Marina Vallarta across the street from the Westin Regina hotel] . Complete marine services, repairs and maintenance. 88 ton travelift. Brokerage. Fuel, Daily 6:30 am-7 pm • Tel. (322) 221-1800, Fax: (322) 221-1978, omarcorona@opequimar.com, www.opequimar.com

Marina Riviera Nayarit

Paradise Village Car Washers (4) • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina next to the boat ramp and Vallarta Yacht Club [At the boat ramp] . Will take your fuel jugs and get them filled for a nominal fee.

gOLF

El Tigre (4) • Nuevo Vallarta. Beautiful Paradise Village course designed by Robert von Haage. Fantastic Sunday brunch at the clubhouse restaurant. 18 holes, carts, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, Daily 7am-7 pm. • Tel. (322) 297-0773, golf@ paradisevillagegroup.com, www.eltigregolf.com

Flamingos Golf Club (3) • Bucerias [Just south of the PEMEX on main highway (look for the pink watertower with the golf ball on top)]. Spectacular Percy Clifforddesigned course that meanders through the jungle and bayous. 18 holes, carts, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, putting green, Daily 7am-7 pm. • Tel. (329) 296-5006, reservations@flamingosgolf.com.mx, www.flamingosgolf.com.mx

Four Seasons Punta Mita (1) • Punta de Mita. Rated Number One in the World by Conde Nast readers, this Jack Nicklaus Signature course features the only true “island green” – a breathtaking 196yard par 3 to a green nestled on a rocky island in the Pacific. Truly a magical golf experience. 18 holes, carts, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, Daily 7am-7 pm. • Tel. (329) 291-6000, www.fourseasons. com/puntamita/golf.html

Marina Golf Course (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area [Adjacent to the marina and hotels just south of the airport] The oldest course in Puerto Vallarta and both beautiful and challenging for players at all levels. 18 holes, carts, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, Daily 7am-7 pm • Tel. (322) 221-0073

Mayan Palace (4) • Nuevo Vallarta [At the Mayan Palace resort] . This Jim Lipe designed course offers beautiful greens and fairways in a tropical setting. The signature hole is a par 3 over a lagoon with the ocean and palm trees in the background. Caddie required. 18 holes, carts, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, Daily 7am-7 pm. • Tel. (322) 297-1827, www. mayanpalace.com.mx

Vista Vallarta (6 East 3 miles) • PV, Airport Area [Go east from the Corona distribution center three miles into the hills]. Two gorgeous courses nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains just 3 miles east of the airport and Marina Vallarta. 7,057-yard, par 72 Jack Nicklaus signature course features gently sloping hillsides, dense forests of palms and giant ficus trees, and natural creeks and arroyos. The adjacent 6,976 yard, par 72 Tom Weiskopf Signature Course is built on extreme terrain with dense jungles, deep ravines and swift creeks. 36 holes, carts, driving range, restaurant, pro shop. Daily 7am-7 pm. • Tel. (322) 280-0030, www. vistavallartagolf.com

gOVERNMENT OFFICES

American Consulate - US Consular Agency Vallarta (4) • Consular Agent Kelly Trainor • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Plaza, Paseo de los Cocoteros 85-Sur, Local L7 [Paradise Village Plaza upstairs]. After-hours emergencies contact American Consulate General in Guadalajara at 01 (33) 3268-2145, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Closed every third Weds. and all Mexican & US holidays • Tel. (322) 222-0069, 223-3301, Fax: (322) 223-0074, consularagentpvr@prodigy. net.mx, www.usembassy-mexico.gov

British Embassy • Guadalajara. Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 1:30 pm • Tel. (333) 813-4747

Canadian Consulate (7) • Honorary Consul Lynne Benoit • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio 1951 [Edificio Obelisco 108, Plaza Las Glorias near Office

Depot]. Mon-Fri 9 am-3:30 pm • Toll-free: 01 (800) 706-2900 (24-hr. emergency), Tel. (322) 293-0098, 2930099, Fax: (322) 293-2894, vallarta@canada.org.mx

Customs Aduana (6) • PV Airport [At the airport terminal, aduana window]. Import permits. • Tel. (322) 221-1659

Immigration - Main Office (6-7) • PV, Cruise Ship Terminal Area [Upstairs next to PEMEX station across from PV port captain’s office and cruise ship terminal] . 9 am-1 pm. Closed weekends and holidays. • Tel. (322) 224-7653

Immigration- Airport (6) • PV Airport. • Tel. (322) 221-1380

Port Captain - La Cruz (2) • VHF 16 • La Cruz [Near the church]. • Tel. (329) 295-5036

Port Captain - Nuevo Vallarta (4) • VHF 16 • Nuevo Vallarta [Next to Hotel Villa Varadero]. • Tel. (322) 297-0214

Port Captain - Puerto Vallarta (6/7) • VHF 13 • PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area [Across from Sams’ Club next to the cruise ship terminal]. • Tel. (322) 224-0427, Tel. (322) 224-2419

Profeco • Guadalajara. Consumer protection agency • Tel. 01 (800) 468-8722

Tourism Office (9) • PV, Morelos. Ground floor of City Hall

HARDWARE/ FERRETERIAS

Aldo (5) • Las Juntas, Venustiano Carranza 200. Great source for tools, materials, plumbing, electrical and misc. supplies, Sundays • Tel. (322) 290-0528

Amutio #1 (7) • PV, Liverpool 151, Diaz Ordaz [Across from Office Depot]. Good source for plumbing supplies and hard to find fresh water filters. • Tel. (322) 224-3188

Amutio #2 (3/4) • Mezcales, Plaza del Faro, Locals 10-12 [Carr. 200 Norte Km 473, between Bucerias and Mezcales on west side of highway at the lighthouse]. Good source of plumbing supplies and hard-to-find fresh-water filters. • Tel. (329) 296-5733, 296-5734

COCOCOSA (7) • PV, Fco. Villa 384 [Just south of Libramiento] . Ferrreteria & construction materials • Tel. (322) 222-6363

Ferre D’ Todo (3) • Bucerias [At main stop light, corner of Alfredo Bonfil across from taxi stand]

Ferreteria (2) • La Cruz, Langosta 17. Ferretería Zaragoza (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Fco. Medina Ascencio 2926 [Across the highway from the whale sculpture and Plaza Neptuno]

Largest marine supply store in PV. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8:30 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 226-3232, info@zaragoza.com.mx, www.zaragoza.com.mx Home Depot (5) • Las Juntas (East side of the main highway north of the airport.)

La Casa del Tornillo (7/9) • PV, Fco. Villa 1784 [Just a few blocks from El Progreso]. Stainless nuts and bolts.

Lobo (9) • PV, San Salvador 217. D-rings, hoses, motor mounts.

Mirro (9) • PV, Peru 1333, 5 de Diciembre [Around corner from PEMEX] . Large inventory of stainless and brass fittings, braided hoses, anything related to propane and gas installations, barbecues, ovens, gas regulators. switches, etc. Martin Covarrubias Guiterrez. Mon-Sat 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm • Tel. (322) 222-3575

SG Boat Works (2/4/6) • Ch 22 - Capt. Elizabeth Shanahan. Direct importer of Lifeline AGM batteries, Garhauer Sailing hardware and marine electronics in general. The company ships door to door (or boat) including all customs paperwork as required. Marine electronic imports include most specialty products including wind and solar. Installation assistance may be arranged in advance. SG Boat Works is a division of Sea Gnome Adventures S.A de C.V. cel. 044-322-1347397, s kype: s gboatworkds, Info@sgboatworks. com, www.sgboatworks.com.

Tornillos y Complementos (7) • PV, Sierra Pirineos 182 [One block south of Libramiento just off Fco. Villa and directly across from Mega Comercial supermarket] Stainless nuts and bolts. Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 223-1959

Truper Tools (3) • Bucerias, Heroes de Nacozari 217 [East lateral across from the PEMEX.]Mon-Fri 9 am- 7 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm • Tel. (329) 298-0950

Truper Tools Outlet (5) • Moni • Las Juntas, Pascual Ortiz Rubio [On main street one block from Aldos hardware]. English spoken. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7:30 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 290-1243

HAULOUTS/BOATYARD

Opequimar (6) • Ch 68 - Omar Corona Santos • PV, Marina Vallarta Area [Boatyard and fuel dock on the main channel into Marina Vallarta across street from the Westin Regina hotel] . Complete marine services, repairs and maintenance. 88-ton travelift. Brokerage. Daily 6:30 am-7 pm • Tel. (322) 221-1800, Fax: (322) 221-1978, omarcorona@opequimar.com, marcorona@ opequimar.com, www.opequimar.com

Marina Riviera Nayarit (2) • Ch 16 • La Cruz. New marina now open. Nearly 400 slips, yacht club, restaurant, bar, fuel dock and haul-out facilities. Harbormaster Christian Mancebo. Tel. (329) 295-5526 x102 or 104. info@marinarivieranayarit. com, www.marinarivieranayarit.com

HEALTH FOODS

100% Natural Restaurant (4) • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Plaza, Local L-D6. • Tel. (322) 297-2764

Del Pueblo (9) • PV, Mina 203. Natural juices, sandwiches and salads • Tel. (322) 223-2665

Extreme Performance (9) • PV, Mexico 1222 [Between PEMEX and Ley Supermercado]. Vitamins, supplements and beauty supplies • Tel. (322) 222-3173

La Abejita de Bucerias (3) • Bucerias [On south lateral down the hill from Ferre d’Todo and near the post office]. Herbs, grains, cereals, tea, and wide selection of natural foods.

Roots (3) • Bucerias, Lazaro Cardenas 40 [Across from Meson Bay]. Gourmet vegetarian entrees and juice bar, Daily noon -12 am • Tel. (329) 298-2504, rootsrestaurant@hotmail.com

VSN (10) • PV, Constitucion 204, Emiliano Zapata. Vitamins, supplements & beauty needs • Tel. (322) 223-0090

HOSES

Aeroquip Rodriguez (9) • PV, Colombia 1320 [One block south of San Salvador]. Stock & custom made pressure hoses.

Automotriz y Ferreteria de Puerto Vallarta (9) Alejandro grijalva Campa • PV, Colombia 1338 [Corner of San Salvador]. Gaskets, hose by the meter, automotive parts.

Ferretería Zaragoza (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Fco. Medina Ascencio 2926 [Across the highway from the whale sculpture and Plaza Neptuno]. Largest marine supply store in PV. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8:30 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 226-3232, info@ zaragoza.com.mx, www.zaragoza.com.mx

Hules Automotrices “Vallarta” Soportes y Mangueras (9-east) • PV, Las Americas 696 [Off the Libramiento] . Large selection of rubber products and hoses. Daily 9 am-7 pm • Tel. (322) 222-8083

Mangueras y Conexiones (9) • Jose L. Cabrera • PV, San Salvador 217 [Near 5 de Diciembre]. Hydraulic hoses and fittings, Parker products. Limited English spoken.

Todo Para el Plomero (7) PV, Colosio 218 [Just south of Fco. Villa and Libramiento] . Great selection of plumbing parts and supplies. • Tel. (322) 223-0211

HOSPITALS

Ameri-Med Emergency Medical Clinic (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Plaza Neptuno. 24 hour emergency services. • Tel. (322) 226-2080

City-Medica Clinic (4) • Dr. Essau Gutierrez, Nuevo Vallarta, Ave. Tepic Sur 1508 Local 18 [New plaza behind the Pemex at north entrance to Nuevo Vallarta] . Open 24 hrs providing a full range of medical services including consultations, diagnostics and laboratory. Tel. (322) 297-2041, Fax: (322) 297-6031

CMQ Hospital (10) • PV, Basilio Badillo 365, Emiliano Zapata [One block east of Insurgentes] Hospital plus all types of doctors’ offices • Tel. (322) 223-1919

Cornerstone Hospital (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Los Tules 136 [Across street from Gigante/ Plaza Caracol] . New full-service hospital. Cornerstone Hospital and Medical Tower offers full range of specialist doctors (fluent English) for all types of care, plus laboratory, testing, and emergency and hospital services. Their insurance department processes claims for many insurance carriers in the USA • Tel. (322) 224-9400, 293-5111 ( e mergencies), 2091123 ( a mbulance), pmt15@hotmal.com

Healthcare Resource Center Puerto Vallarta (7)

Pamela Thompson • PV, Hotel Zone, Fluvial. Great source for physician referrals, home care services, international patient assistance, in-hospital assistance, and much more. Insurance resources. Special diagnostic packages. • Tel. (322) 222-9638, cel. 044-322-107-7007, pmt15@hotmail.com

Medasist Vallarta Hospital (10) • PV, Manuel M. Dieguez 360, Emiliano Zapata [Corner of Insurgentes]. Full-service hospital, all doctors. Most world-wide insurance accepted. • Tel. (322) 2230747, 223-0618, 223-0444 (appointments)

Mezcales Medic-Air Hospital, Urgent Care (3/4) Mezcales [Just south of the CMQ Pharmacy on the main highway and intersection at Mezcales] . • Tel. (329) 296-5444, 296-5417

San Javier Marina Hospital (7) • PV, Cruise Ship Terminal Area, Fco. Medina Ascencio 2760 [Across highway from cruise ship terminal]. ER, MRI, Englishspeaking doctors, across from cruise ship terminal, one block past Sam’s Club • Tel. (322) 226-1010, 226-1014, 209-1123, emergencies

INTERIOR DESIgN & FURNISHINgS

Cassiz (9) • PV, Mexico 1285. Accessories, curtains, blinds, fabrics and interior design. • Tel. (322) 223-0670, 223-3883, 223-3884, ventas@ cassiz.com.mx, www.cassiz.com.mx

Full Sail Canvas (4) • Ch 22 - Camelia Apostol • Nuevo Vallarta, Boulevard Nayarit 70, Local 1. Specializing in custom upholstery, dodgers, biminis, sun awnings, boat covers, and canvas repairs. • Tel. (322) 297-2465, c el. 044-322-120-6055, fullsailma@hotmail.com

INTERNET SERVICE

Margaritas (1) • Hector Lopez • Punta de Mita, El Anclote . Restaurant and Bar on the beach and home to Lattitude 38 ’s Punta Mita Yacht and Surf Club. 1 pm-9 pm. Closed Thursdays

Once Upon A Bean Coffee Shop (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [At the head of “B” Dock near Victor’s Place] High-speed Internet terminals and wireless service, 15 min free with purchase. Long distance telephone service. Gourmet coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads. Buy, sell and trade used books. Daily 8 am-9 pm • Tel. (322) 209-1907

Paradise Village Plaza (4) Nuevo Vallarta [Several establishments]

Philo’s Bar and Restaurant (2) • La Cruz, Delfin 15. • Tel. (329) 295-5068

The Coffee Cup (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [Behind Las Palomas Doradas restaurant]. Espresso coffee drinks and coffee supplies. Internet and long distance telephone service. Daily 5am-10pm • Tel. (322) 221-2517

Vallarta Yacht Club (4) • Ch 63 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village [Next to Paradise Village Plaza and boat ramp] . Great food, drinks, cameraderie and atmosphere at discount member pricing. ADSL Internet and wireless services. Reciprocal privileges. Guests welcome. • Tel. (322) 297-2222, office@vallartayachtclub.com, www.vtayc.com

KAYAKINg

Ecotours de México (10) • PV, Ignacio L. Vallarta 243, Emiliano Zapata [Near the Shrimp Factory restaurant]. Great ecological adventures. Whalewatching, sea kayaking, dolphin in the wild, hiking and snorkeling, bird watching, crocodiles, sea turtle camp, scuba diving and snorkeling. • Tel. (322) 2226606, 223-3130, info@ecotoursvallarta.com, www. ecotoursvallarta.com

LABORATORIES

Diagnostico Integral Vallarta (8) • Pitillal, Fco. Villa 1456 [Near the movie theaters]. X-rays, ultrasound, mamography, cardiography, general analysis. • Tel. (322) 224-8622, 224-8049

LAUNDRY/DRY CLEARINg/

La Cruz (2) • La Cruz [Jorge’s up at the La Puntilla Tiendas on highway]

Marina Vallarta (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [Several locations]

Martinizing (6) • PV Plaza Marina Local G-1 [Exterior, across from American School]. Laundry and dry cleaning facilities. • Tel. (322) 221-0970

Paradise Village (4) Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Plaza.

WalMart (7) • PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area [Inside WalMart Left Entrance]

LIgHTINg/LIgHTBULBS

Competidor Electrico (7) • PV, Fco. Villa 336, Lazaro Cardenas. Lighting fixtures and bulbs, including hard-to-find 12V fluorescent. • Tel. (322) 222-0723

Edison (3) • Tony • Bucerias [Cuauhtemoc near taxi stand and church] . Electrical parts and supplies (lugs, switches, 12V, etc.). English, French and Italian spoken. • Tel. (329) 298-0248, 298-1040

Electrica Badeba (3) • Bucerias, Heroes de Nacozari 114-A [On main lateral near car wash]. Electrical supplies and lighting. • Tel. (329) 298-1426

Iluminacion de Vallarta (10) • Luz Maria Rodriguez Camacho • PV, Aquiles Serdan 279, Emiliano Zapata [Behind Rizo’s]. Great selection of light bulbs, 12V and long-lasting types. • Tel. (322) 222-4521

LOCKS/LOCKSMITHS

Cerrajeria Brandons (3) • Bucerias [On highway at second light across from Famars restaurant] . Keys, locks, locksmith.

Chapas y Cerraduras de Vallarta (7) • PV, Fco. Villa 653. • Tel. (322) 224-1144

La Cruz (2) • Alejandro (Alex) • La Cruz, Huachinango 37, Master locksmith. Mobile service. • Tel. (329) 295-5041

Plaza Marina (6) • PV Plaza Marina [Next to Lloyd]

LODgINg

Casa Fresca (4-East) • Don & Pat May • Jarretaderas, Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 35. New duplex in a garden setting with upstairs rooms for rent. • Tel. (322) 297-1684, Tel. usa (303) 952-4059, casafresca@aol.com

Casa Tranquila (3) • Bucerias, Morelos 7-A. Economical one-bedroom apartments in a garden setting around a pool in Bucerias. • Tel. (329) 298-1767, casatranquila@gmail.com, www. casatranquila-bucerias.com

La Cruz Inn Bungalows (2) • La Cruz, Marlin 36. A cool and comfortable garden paradise. • Tel. (329) 295-5849, Tel. usa (707) 202-4693, www.lacruzinn.com

M ACHINE S HOPS , P ROPS , S HAFTS , E TC .

John Gerber Marine (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Opequimar Boat Yard [Opequimar boatyard on the main channel into Marina Vallarta and across street from the Westin Regina hotel] . Big boat diesel specialist, extensive machine shop. Mon-Fri 8 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-1 pm • Tel. (322) 221-0696

Rectificaciones y Refacciones Oscar (7) • Oscar g utierrez • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio 1738, Olimpica [Across from the Sheraton] . Engine rebuilds. • Tel. (322) 222-1423

Soldadura Especial y Fabricaciones de Piezas de Acero Inoxidable (6-south) • Ruben Palomera • PV Bull Ring Area, Politecnico 84 [Across the street from the Bullring – look for the gigantic stainless steel door]. Design, fabrication, welding, machine shop. Rated 5-star. Mon-Fri 9 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 224-3256

Taller de Torno Gonzalez (7) • Hilario gonzalez • PV, Berlin 129, La Vena. Excellent engine and machining services. Mon-Fri 8 am-6:30 pm, Sat 8 am-1 pm • Tel. (322) 224-0784

MAIL/SHIPPINg SERVICES

Boat Parts

PLEASE NOTE: To avoid 38% duty, you must have your 10-year import permit and send parts air freight via a scheduled airline: Alaska, America West, Continental, etc. NOT DHL, Fed Ex, or other commercial package delivery services. Mark your boat parts “Yacht in Transit” with Your Boat Name and Captain/Owner’s Name, and Address to the airport here in Puerto Vallarta. Contact Marina Vallarta or Paradise Village harbormasters, Paperman, or Vilma for forms and customs clearance process (see Documentation category). Also see Southport Marine listing further in this section.

Commercial Delivery Services • DHL, Federal Express, Airborne Express and other commercial mail services need to be addressed directly to the Habormaster’s Office with Your Name, Vessel Name, C/O Harbormaster (appropriate to location) or your local address or direct the shipment be held at the local office for your personal pickup.

DHL #1 (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio 1046, Olimpica [Across from Mega Comercial near Sheraton]. Next Day Air, reliable. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm • Toll-free: 01 (800) 7656345, Tel. (322) 222-4620, www.dhl.com.mx

DHL #2 (6) • PV Plaza Marina • Tel. (322) 221-0838

Federal Express (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Sierra Pirineos 168 C, Olimpica [Across from Mega Comercial near the Sheraton] Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm • Tel. (322) 223-2730

Jimmy Dixon Shipping (USA) • Jimmy Dixon • 2907 Shelter Island Drive, Suite #105-265, San Diego, CA 92106. Excellent service. Fast and reliable. • Tel. (619) 851-8260

Jorge’s Gallery (3) • Bucerias, Lazaro Cardenas 39. UPS Service. Items left for shipping before noon will arrive in the USA or Canada within two days.

Letters & Packaging (4) • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Plaza [Upstairs L-1 combined with N/V Bookstore]. Packaging and shipping worldwide. International express mail services. DHL, UPS, FEDEX. Import/export services. • Tel. (322) 297-2274, Fax: (322) 297-2289, lettersandp@ hotmail.com

Mail Boxes, Etc. (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio 2180 [Building in front of Plaza Caracol / Soriana]. UPS, DHL, Estafeta, Priority Mail. Packaging and shipping. • Tel. (322) 2249432, 224-9434, Fax: (322) 224-9433

Marina Vallarta Harbormaster (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta, Club de Tenis, Puesta del Sol Local 4, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico [Mail pick-up and drop-off]

Multi-Pack (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Niza 235 [Behind Gigante toward Fco. Villa several blocks, turn right on Niza – 2 blocks]. UPS agent.

Office Depot (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio [Across from HSBC Bank]. DHL agent. Allaround business center and office supply store. Paperman (7) • VHF 16 - Juan Arias • PV Cruise Ship Terminal Area, Plaza Marsol LL [Next to cruise ship terminal across street from port captain’s office west end upstairs]. Check in/out for a fee. Over a decade assisting cruisers with all documentation requirements, immigration visas, FM3s and parts import. • Tel. (322) 224-3555, arias@pvnet.com.mx

Paradise Village Harbormaster (4) • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina, Paseo de los Cocoteros 001, Nayarit, Mexico C.P. 63731 [Mail pick-up and drop-off]

Postal Mexicano (MexPost) (9) • PV, Colombia [Between Venezuela & Argentina on north side]. 9 am-4 pm.

Redpack (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio 1680 [On main road into town past Gigante]. UPS international only. Mon-Fri 9 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 223-2795

Southport Marine (USA) • Carlos Castro • 1480 Frontage Rd. Chula Vista, CA 91911. Marine accessories, parts and supplies specializing in exporting to Mexico. They take care of customs fees and send parts from the Tijuana MX, airport or bus station with delivery normally within 48 hours almost anywhere in Mexico • Tel. (619) 425-7330, Tel. (619) 571-0700, Fax: (619) 425-7330, carlos.castro@southportmarine.net

Todo de Carton (10) • PV, Basilio Badillo 326, Emiliano Zapata. Everything cardboard. Packing materials & services (no shipping). Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-0397

US & Canada Mail • Flat mail pick-up points include Canvas Connection in Marina Vallarta, Marina Vallarta harbormaster’s office, Paradise Village harbormaster office, Vallarta Yacht Club and Casa Lori’s next to Philo’s in La Cruz. Please make sure mail for pick-up has appropriate US & Can. postage.

MARINAS - LOCAL - BANDERAS BAY

Marina Nuevo Vallarta (4) • Ch 16 • Nuevo Vallarta. Slip availability varies at this eclectic cruiser’s community. Check with the local marina residents on Ch. 22 for insider info and with Paradise Village Marina for channel conditions. Latitude: nuevo vallarta channel entrance: 20°41n 105°18w

Marina Riviera Nayarit (2) • Ch 16 • La Cruz. New marina now open. Nearly 400 slips, yacht club, restaurant, bar, fuel dock and haul-out facilities. Harbormaster Christian Mancebo. Tel. (329) 295-5526 x102 or 104. info@marinarivieranayarit. com, www.marinarivieranayarit.com

Marina Vallarta (6) • Ch 16 • PV, Marina Vallarta, Condominios Puesta del Sol, Local 3B [Across from “D” Dock] . 352 slips from 31 feet to over 100 feet. • Tel. (322) 221-0275, Fax: (322) 221-0722, marvta@prodigy.net.mx, Latitude: p uerto v allarta c hannel e ntrance: 20°39 n 105°15 w

Paradise Village Marina (4) • Ch 16 - Harbormaster Dick Markie • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. 5-star resort marina with nealy 200 slips accomodating vessels from under 20 to over 100 feet. Resort, restaurants, spa, yacht club, swimming pool, cable TV, phone, and more. • Tel. (322) 2266728, Tel. (322) 226-6773, marina@paradisevillage. com, www.paradisevillage.com/marina.htm, Latitude: nuevo vallarta channel entrance: 20°41n 105°18w

MARINAS

- OTHER MEXICO

Acapulco, Club de Yates Acapulco • Ch 16 - Jose Marquez • Tel. (744) 482-3859, Fax: (744) 482-3836, cyates@acapulco.com, Latitude: a capulco h arbor e ntrance: 16°49 n 099°53 w Acapulco, Marina Acapulco • Ch 16 - g isela Catalan • Tel. (744) 483-7436, Fax: (744) 483-7498, Latitude: a capulco h arbor e ntrance: 16°49 n 099°53 w

Barra de Navidad, Marina Puerto de La Navidad Ch 16 - Federico Cortina • Tel. (335) 355-5832, Fax: (335) 355-5974, Latitude: barra de navidad channel entrance: melaque anchorage: 19°13n 104°43w

Cabo San Lucas, Marina Cabo San Lucas • Ch 16 - Tim Schaaf • Tel. (114) 143-1251, Fax: (114) 143-1253, Latitude: c abo s an Lucas h arbor e ntrance: 22°53 n 109°54 w

Cabo San Lucas, Marina de Baja • Ch 16Maria Lopez • Tel. (114) 143-6523, Fax: (114) 143-6522, Latitude: c abo s an Lucas h arbor e ntrance: 22°53 n 109°54 w

Ensenada, Marina Baja Naval • Ch 16 - Diego Fernandez • Tel. (617) 774-0020, Fax: (617) 7740028, Latitude: e nsenada b reakwater e ntrance: 31°50 n 116°38 w

Ensenada, Marina Coral Ensenada • Ch 16Darnulfo Espinoza • Tel. (617) 775-0000, Fax: (617) 775-0058, Latitude: ensenada breakwater entrance: 31°50n 116°38w

Huatulco, Marina Darsena Santa Cruz • Ch 16 - Luis Alberto Alpecar • Tel. (958) 587-0856, Fax: (958) 587-0598, Latitude: huatulco approach: 15°45n 096°07w

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Marina Ixtapa • Elsa Zuniga • Tel. (755) 553-2180, ezuniga@ marinaixtapa.com, Latitude: Ixtapa m arina b reakwater e ntrance: 17°40 n 101°37 w z ihuantanejo a nchorage: 17°38 n 101°33 w

La Paz, Marina Costa Baja • g abriel Ley • Tel. (612) 121-6225, gley@ b ell p ort g roup.com

La Paz, Marina de La Paz • Ch 16 - Mary Shroyer • Tel. (612) 122-1646, Fax: (612) 125-5900, marinalapaz@prodigy.net.mx, www. marinadelapaz.com, Latitude: La p az c hannel e ntrance: 24°13 n 110°18 w

La Paz, Marina Palmira (Club de Yates Palmira) Ch 16 - guadalupe Morales • Tel. (612) 121-6159, Tel. (612) 121-6338, Fax: (612) 121-6142, lupita@ marinapalmira.com, eduardo@marinapalmira.com. www.marinapalmira.com, Latitude: La paz channel entrance: 24°13n 110°18w

La Paz, Marina Santa Cruz Bay • Ch 16 - Ed Vergara • Tel. (612) 125-4240, Fax: (612) 123-2767, santacruz1@prodigy.net.mx, Latitude: La paz channel entrance: 24°13n 110°18w

Manzanillo, Marina Las Hadas • Ch 16 • Tel. (314) 331-0114, lashadas@brisas.com.mx, Latitude: Las hadas anchorage: 19°06n 104°21w

Mazatlan, Marina El Cid • Jeronimo Cevallos • Tel. (669) 916-3468, Fax: (669) 916-6294, marina@ elcid.com.mx,, Latitude: m azatlan m arinas’ c hannel e ntrance: 23°16 n 106°28 w

Mazatlan, Marina Mazatlan • Mario Velazquez • Tel. (669) 916-7799, Fax: (669) 916-3614, marinaz@sin1.telmex.net.mx, Latitude: m azatlan m arinas’ c hannel e ntrance: 23°16 n 106°28 w

Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point, Marina Penasco Janet Lucero • Tel. (638) 383-5777, Fax: (638) 3835781, freyes@infotech.net.mx

San Carlos, Marina San Carlos • Heidi & Ed grossman • Tel. (622) 226-1230, (622) 226-1202, Fax: (622) 226-0565, heidi@marinasancarlos.com, www. marinasancarlos.com. Latitude: bahia san carlos entrance: 27°56n 111°03w

San Carlos, Marina Seca (Dry Storage) • Heidi & Ed grossman • Tel. (622) 226-1061, Tel. (622) 226-1062, Fax: (622) 226-1046, marinaseca@marinasancarlos.com, www.marinasancarlos.com, Latitude: bahia san carlos entrance: 27°56n 111°03w

Zihuatanejo, Marina Puerto Mio • Tel. (755) 554-2748, Fax: (755) 554-3745, Latitude: zihuantanejo anchorage: 17°38n 101°33w

Sweet Thing Rob (4) • Ch 22 - Rob Ladner • Nuevo Valllarta. SSB/HAM radio technical assistance, setup, testing, tuning, and repair for all HF radios and tuners and VHF radios. SSB electronic email and navigation integration. Sailmail, Winlink, Pactor III modem setup and repair. • Tel. (322) 297-1557

REFRIgERATION

Climas (6) • Roberto Ramirez Lopez • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Fco. Medina Ascencio 3566 [South and across the road from Plaza Neptuno and Isla Iguana] . Air conditioning systems and refrigeration parts and supplies for cars and boats. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 221-2020, 209-1591

Fresco (Don) (4) • Ch 22 • Jarretaderas. Refrigeration. Mobile service. • Tel. (322) 297-1684

Geisha (Scott) (4) • Nuevo Vallarta. Refrigeration specialist. Local Domita dealer, Mon.- Fri. • c el. 044 322 156 3514

IMCOSA (7) •PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Villa 880, Gaviotas [Near Conalep]. Refrigeration parts and supplies • Tel. (322) 293 6823

Mexican Riviera Yacht Sales & Services (6) • Ch 22 - greg Emery, Scott Power • PV, Marina Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. Yacht sales, maintenance, management and repairs. Paint, fiberglass, stainless steel, welding, electronic installation. Air conditioning installation and service. Engine, generator and outboard motor service and rebuild. Northern Lights distributor. Legal services. • cel. 044 322 30 0031 (greg emery), cel. 044-322-156-3514 (scott power), rivierayachts@hotmail.com • http:// mx.geocities.com/rivierayachtsales

Paradise Yacht Services, (4) • Ch 22 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Fine yacht carpentry, marine air conditioning and refrigeration (factory trained and certified), systems installation and repair and yacht management. Seafrost Dealer. Ron and Valerie Hoskin. Tel. (322) 779-6391, paradiseyachtservices@hotmail.com

REACSA (9-east) • PV, Prolongacion Bolivia 1833 [South of Fco. Villa off Libramiento] . Bulk sale of refrigerants. • Tel. (322) 222-1324

Servicio de refrigeracion y aire acondicionado (9) • Feliciano Diaz Santana • PV, Belice 1414, 5 de Diciembre. Refrigeration and air conditioning service. • Tel. (322) 222-0337, cel. 044-322-294-0327, Fax: (322) 222-0337, felicianodiaz@yahoo.com

RELIgIOUS SERVICES

First Baptist Church (9) • PV, Av. Mexico [Next to Hidalgo Park (now a parking garage)]. Sunday Nondenominational Service in English at 9:45 am. Paradise Village Plaza (4) • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Plaza. [Convention Center]. Sunday Nondenominational Service in English at 10:30 am.

RESTAURANTS - CRUISER FAVORITES

Barcelona Tapas (9) • PV, Matamoros & 31 de Octubre. Fabulous Spanish cuisine with expansive views overlooking downtown and the bay, Daily 12 pm - 11:30 pm. • Tel. (322) 222-0510, www. barcelonatapas.net

Black Forest (2) • La Cruz, Marlin 16. Delicious German delicacies in an intimate courtyard atmosphere. Daily 5 pm-10pm • Tel. (329) 295-5203, reservations@blackforestpv. com, www.blackforestpv.com

Britannia (2) • La Cruz, Coral 65. British pub-style atmosphere. Wonderful fish and chips. • Tel. (329) 295-5740

Café de Olla (10) • PV, Basilio Badillo 168, Emiliano Zapata. Great Mexican cuisine and “Tamales to die for.” • Tel. (322) 223-1626

Canton Es (4) • Nuevo Vallarta, Plaza Parabien. [In the plaza at north entrance to Nuevo Vallarta]. Chinese cuisine and home delivery! Tel. (322) 297-7565

Columba’s (2) • La Cruz, Marlin 14. Famous with the locals, the Columba family has been serving wonderful seafood creations for over 15 years, Noon-7 pm, except Mondays.

Daiquiri Dicks (10) • PV, Olas Altas 314, Emiliano Zapata. Wonderful beachfront atmosphere and great seafood – try the lobster tacos or fish on a stick, the house specialty, 9 am - 10:30 pm • Tel. (322) 222-0566, daiquirid@pvnet.com.mx, www.ddpv.com

Dugarel Restaurant Bar (3) • Bucerias [Pacifico at north end of restaurant row] . Great seafood. • Tel. (329) 298-1757

El Coleguita (5-East) • Ixtapa [Ixtapa on left about a mile past the propane area] . Great seafood feasts. Very reasonable, Daytime service only, get there before 2 pm.

El Coral - Las Animas • Las Animas Beach. A boater’s favorite. Palapa restaurant and bar on the beach, accesible by boat only • Tel. (322) 2224261, cel. 044-322-306-0866, 044-322-289-4485

El Dorado Restaurant & Bar (1) • Punta de Mita, El Anclote. Long-time favorite beachfront seafood. Also offers ocean tours, Daily 9:30 am - 9:30 pm • Tel. (329) 291-6296, 291-6297

El Faro’s (4-east) •Ch 22 • Jarretaderas. Inexpensive, delicious Mexican cuisine. Great chili rellenos on Tuesday nights.

Energy Cafe & Juice Bar (2) • La Cruz, La Puntilla Tiendas [Plaza La Puntilla 1 (the big orange building up on the highway into town)]. Have a great espresso or fruit drink and a panini sandwich or bagel while dropping off your laundry at Jorge’s. Lyndy Laing, 9 am-4 pm. Closed Sunday.

Ernesto’s Good Grub (7) • Rafael Osuna 157 [Near Conalep] . Ernesto and Dionicia’s longtime cruisers’ favorite, serving the best ribs, “carne asada” and tortilla soup in PV. • Tel. (322) 224-2203

Espressions (3) • Bucerias [26 Augustin Melgar at the corner of Carmen Serdan]. Neighborhood cafe and restaurant. Gourmet coffees, Tues. - Sat 11 am - 10 pm.

Fajita Republic (4) • Nuevo Vallarta [One mile northwest of Paradise Village] . Mexican dishes and margaritas at great prices in a tropical atmosphere on the canal.

Famar’s (3) • Bucerias [On the highway] . American and Mexican cuisine. Fabulous giant hamburgers, wonderful omelettes (with hashbrowns!). Great food, English spoken , Closed Sundays & Wednesdays.

Federico’s Estudio Cafe (4) • Nuevo Vallarta Marina [At the top of “D” Dock, Marina Nuevo Vallarta] . Renowned painter-artist Federico Leon de la Vega’s family-owned and-operated café overlooking the marina. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, 8:30 am - 8:30 pm, Sundays 8:30 am11 am • Tel. (322) 297-0820

Frascati Ristorante (2) • La Cruz, Langosta 10 corner of Coral. Gourmet Italian selection. Pizza, pasta and grill • Tel. (329) 295-6185, info@ frascativallarta.com, www.frascativallarta.com

Grill 16 (2) • La Cruz, Langosta with Sierra street [two blocks from the Marina La Cruz] . Mediterranean cuisine from the grill. • Tel. (329) 295-5656, reservaciones@grill16.com.mx, www.grill16.com.mx

Hacienda Alemana (10) • PV, Basilio Badillo 378, Emiliano Zapata. Authentic Bavarian dishes prepared in a garden atmosphere. • Tel. (322) 222-2071

Hikuri-Salsa Mora Cafe Arte (2) • La Cruz, Coral 66 [Across the street from Britannia in Wayland and Aruna’s Huichol Indian workshop courtyard] . • Tel. (329) 295-5071

Kaiser Maximilian (10) • PV, Olas Altas 380-B, Emiliano Zapata. Elegant cuisine, coffees and deserts in a romantic sidewalk café atmosphere, Restaurant Noon-11 pm. Closed Sunday. Espresso Bar 8 am-12 midnight • Tel. (322) 223-0760 ( e spresso b ar), 222-5058, www. kaisermaximilian.com

Karen’s Place (3) • Bucerias, Lazaro Cardenas & Benito Juarez [Behind Costa Dorada condos] Beautiful palapa on the beach in Bucerias, delicious food and wonderful Sunday champagne brunch, Daily 9 am- 9 pm & Sundays 9 am-3pm. • Tel. (322) 229-6892

La Cascada (2) • La Cruz, Coral 61 [Next to Britannia Pub] . Beautiful restaurant featuring international ‘Thai-inspired’ cuisine • Tel. (329) 295-5948, 295-6064, www.lacascadalacruz.com

La Glorieta Cafe (2) • La Cruz, Coral & Langostino [At the glorieta]. Fresh seafood specialties.

La Laguna Tino’s (4) • Nuevo Vallarta [South entrance to Nuevo Vallarta on the south side past the golf course] Wonderful platters of seafood overlooking a lilycovered lagoon. • Tel. (322) 297-0221

La Palapa (10) • PV, Pulpito 103, Emiliano Zapata [On the beach at Playa Los Muertos]. Great food, ambiance and music. Daily 5:30 pm-10:30 pm • Tel. (322) 222-5225, info@lapalapapv.com, www.lapalapapv.com

La Porteña (4) • Nuevo Vallarta, Boulevard Nayarit 250 [At the entrance to El Tigre Golf Course] Nice Argentinian steak house. Fine cuts of beef, poultry, pastas and seafood, Closed Mondays • Tel. (322) 297-4950

Las Carmelitas • Camino a la Aguacatera Km. 1.2 [Above the big tunnel in PV on the Libramiento]. Ranch-style restaurant, www.lascarmelitas.com

Le Bistro (10-east) • PV, Isla Rio Cuale 16. Jazz café, elegant dining on the river. John Huston’s favorite. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner, 9 am - midnight. Closed Sundays. • Tel. (322) 222-0283

Le Fort Ecole de Cuisine (3) • Bucerias, Lazaro Cardenas 71. A memorable evening of French dining. Fine wines, gourmet food, wonderful desserts and entertainment by chef Gilles. Reservations required • Tel. (329) 298-1532

Le Kliff (10-South) • PV South, Carr. 200 Sur Km 17.5 [On the cliff just before Boca de Tomatlan] Spectacular scenic location to view the bay and sunsets, Noon - 11 pm • Tel. (322) 2240975, Tel. (322) 228-0666, reserva@lekliff.com, www.lekliff.com

Los Almendritos (4) • Nuevo Vallarta [Across from El Tigre Golf Course main entrance] . Lovely family-style palapa restaurant. Closed Sundays • Tel. (329) 297-1140, 297-0277

Margaritas (1) • Hector Lopez • Punta de Mita, El Anclote. Restaurant and Bar on the beach and home to Lattitude 38’s Punta Mita Yacht and Surf Club. Open 1-9 pm • Tel. (329) 291-5107

Maria’s Taco Stand (4-east) • Jarrretaderas [Northeast corner at town square]. Tasty pork and beef barbecue tacos with all the fix’ins. Inexpensive and delicious. Open nightly 5 to 10 pm.

Mark’s (3) • Bucerias, Lazaro Cardenas 56 [One block off the beach] . Contemporary fine dining from Italy, Asia and India, 5 pm-11 pm. Closed Tuesdays. • Tel. (329) 298-0303

Mauricio’s (5) • Las Juntas [Turnoff north of the airport, half mile on the right]. Open air restaurant with great seafood and barbecue.

Mezzogiorno (3) • Bucerias, Av. del Pacifico 33. The best Italian in a beautiful waterfront setting. Voted Best North Sshore and Best New Restaurant in Readers’ Choice 2007. Daily 6 pm-11 pm • Tel. (329) 298-0350, mezzogiornopv@ aol.com, www.mezzogiorno.com

Naturalmente (9) • PV, Colombia 1245 [Just east of PEMEX] . Nice restaurant with wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Extremely reasonable prices.

Ocho Tostadas (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [Next to Collage] . Locals’ favorite, serving sumptuous seafood and shrimp cocktails and ceviche, Daytime only.

Once Upon A Bean Coffee Shop (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [At the head of “B” Dock near Victor’s Place] . Gourmet coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads. Wi-Fi and Internet service. Buy, sell and trade used books. Daily 8 am-9 pm • Tel. (322) 209-1907

Outback Steakhouse (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio 4690 [In front of Christine]. Great food and atmosphere at this well-known restaurant chain • Tel. (322) 225-4906, 225-4908, 225-4911

Paraiso Escondido (2-South) • La Cruz next to Vallarta Gardens [A little hidden paradise between El Tizate and La Cruz on the beach down the little dirt road next to La Puntilla and Vallarta Gardens] Wonderful seafood entrees overlooking the bay, Open daily.

Philo’s Bar & Restaurant (2) • Ch 22 • La Cruz, Delfin 15. Music studio, bar and grill, featuring great music by Philo Hayward and guest musicians. Great pizza and Mexican dishes. Live music entertainment starting at 8 pm. Open 9 am. • Tel. (329) 295-5068

Pipis (9) • PV, Guadalupe Sanchez 804 [At the corner of Pipila]. Famous for their guacamole prepared at your table and sizzling platters of fajitas. Don’t drink the water, drink the margaritas! 11 am - 11 pm • Tel. (322) 223-2767

Red Cabbage (10-east) • PV South, Rivera del Rio 204-A [One block from where Lazaro Cardenas meets Rio Cuale] . Best little find in the city for Old World Mexican cuisine, 5 - 11 pm • Tel. (322) 223-0411

Roots (3) • Bucerias, Lazaro Cardenas 40 [Across from Meson Bay] . Gourmet vegetarian entrees and juice bar, Daily noon - midnight • Tel. (329) 298-2504, rootsrestaurant@hotmail.com

Sandrina’s Restaurante (3) • Bucerias, Lazaro Cardenas 33. Mediterranean and Greek specialties served in a magical garden courtyard. 10:30 am - 10:30 pm. Closed Tuesdays • Tel. (329) 298-0273, sandrina@sandrinas.com

Tacos In The Street (2) • La Cruz, Huachinango #9. Jorge’s fabulous carne asada tacos and quesadillas in the street. Weekends only Sat & Sun. 6 pm. - Midnight.

Tangaroa (9) • PV, Peru 1308 & Nicaragua. Wonderful seafood platters at reasonable prices • Tel. (322) 222-6898

Tapas del Mundo (3) • Bucerias, Mexico & Hidalgo Intimate, stylish dining with unusal fare from around the world • Tel. (329) 298-1194

The Deli (10) • PV, Venustiano Carranza 311A. Delicious bagels, sandwiches and cookies, Take-home dinners and gift baskets. • Tel. (322) 223-9523, www.thedelipv.com

The River Cafe (10) • PV, Isla Rio Cuale Local 4. Upscale international cuisine accompanied by live jazz, 9 am - 11:30 pm • Tel. (322) 223-0788, rivercare@rivercafe.com.mx, www. rivercafe.com.mx

Tino’s Mariscos (1) • Punta de Mita, El Anclote 64. Fresh seafood grill by this locally famous restaurant family now open on the beach in Punta de Mita, Daily noon - 10 pm.

Trio Cafe (9) • PV, Guerrero 264 [Gourmet Meditterranean cuisine] . Dinner only, 6 -11:30 pm • Tel. (322) 222-2196

Tsunami (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Plaza Las Glorias, Local 32-A. Japanese specialties and fresh sushi, Daily 2 pm-11 pm • Tel. (322) 224-0105

Vallarta Yacht Club (4) • Ch 63 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village [Paradise Village next to the mall] . Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Members’ barbecue Sundays. Great food, drinks, cameraderie and atmosphere at discount member pricing. Reciprocal privileges. Guests welcome • Tel. (322) 297-2222

Victor’s Place, Cafe Tacuba (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [At the head of “A” and “B” Docks] . Great seafood and drinks at reasonable prices. Breakfast all day. A cruisers’ favorite! • Tel. (322) 221-2808

Vista Grill (9) • PV, Pulpito 377. Mountainside terrace dining with stunning vistas of Puerto Vallarta, the bay and mountains. Daily 5:30 pm-11:30 pm • Tel. (322) 222-3570, www. vistagrill.com

We Be Sausage Road House Cafe (3) • Bucerias, De los Picos 12, Playas Huanacaxtle [North end of Bucerias, Km 140 on the west frontage road] . Great homemade sausage, sandwiches and delicacies. Full-service sports bar and satellite TV. • Tel. (329) 298-0954

SAILINg

Charter Dreams (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta • Tel. (322) 221-0690

J/World (4) • Ch 22 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village Marina. Learn to sail. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and bareboat charter programs. • Toll-free: 01 (800) 910-1101, Tel. (322) 226-6767, info@sailing-jworld.com, www. sailing-jworld.com

Sail Vallarta (6) • PV Maraina Vallarta • Tel. (322) 222-0096

Vallarta Adventures (4) • Nuevo Vallarta. • Tel. (322) 297-1212, info@vallarta-adventures. com, www.vallarta-adventures.com

Vallarta Explorer (4) • Capt. Robert Krupps • Nuevo Vallarta. Full-day, half-day and sunset sail charters. Learn-to-sail ASA certification courses. • c el. 044-322-779-7526, captainrobert@vallartaexplorer.com, www. vallartaexplorer.com

Vallarta Sailing Charters (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta. • Tel. (322) 221-2244

Vallarta Yacht Club (4) •Ch 63 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village, Nuevo Vallarta [Paradise Village next to the mall] . • Tel. (322) 297-2222

SAILINg SCHOOLS

J/World (4) Nuevo Vallarta [Paradise Village Marina] . Learn to sail. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and bareboat programs. • Toll-free: 01 (800) 910-1101, Tel. (322) 226-6767, info@ sailing-jworld.com, www.sailing-jworld.com

Vallarta Explorer (4) • Capt. Robert Krupps • Nuevo Vallarta, Marina Vallarta. Full-day, half-day and sunset sail charters. Learn-to-Sail ASA Certification Courses • c el. 044-322779-7526, captainrobert@vallartaexplorer.com, www.vallartaexplorer.com

SAILS & RIggINg

NPV Sailing (2) • Ch 68 • La Cruz, Pampano 17 • New sails, re-cuts, all types of repairs & upgrades, pick-up & delivery. Standing and running rigging, main & genoa furling systems, mast pulling, rig inspection, mast tuning, sailing system consulting. Pick-up and delivery service to Paradise Village. Contact the loft for instructions • Tel. (322) 2212955, cel. 044 322 104 3736, skype: pvsaILIng, pvsailing@yahoo.com

SYS – Servin Yacht Service (4/6) • Ch 22 - Jorge Servin Electrical, electronics, plumbing, rigging, systems checks, installation, repairs and full yacht commissioning. 20 years US experience • cel. 044-322-134-7982, Tel. (322) 297-5960

SALONS

Blu by Len (10) • PV, Olas Altas 513 , Emiliano Zapata. NY-style full-service salon, expert stylish cuts and color, reasonable prices. Rates vary by stylist. • Tel. (322) 223-9660, len@blubylen.com, www.blubylen.com

Claudia Peluqueria Unisex (10) • PV, Fco. Madero 323, Emiliano Zapata [Just a few blocks from Rizo’s]. Great haircuts and great prices.

Elba (10) • PV, Marina Vallarta, Condo Palma Local 3. Great cuts, facials, pedicures & manicures. Fullservice salon • Tel. (322) 209-0067

Elle Salon (10) • Raquel • PV, Rodolfo Gomez 138, Emiliano Zapata • Tel. (322) 223-2760

Elle Salon Marriott (6) • Manuel • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Marriott Casa Magna Hotel • Tel. (322) 226-0000 (ask for the salon)

Estetica Carlos Coiffures (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Plaza Las Glorias, Villas Vallarta Local A8 [Just past Plaza Genovesa across from Tsunami Sushi] . • Tel. (322) 224-8044

Salon Dili (10) • Ben • PV, Amapas 229 A, Emiliano Zapata. NY cuts and color. Very affordable • Tel. (322) 223-4338

Salon Diva (6) • Ch 22 - gina gambrossi • PV Plaza Marina, Local G17 [North side across from the American School]. American cuts, custom coloring, nail art, permanent make-up. Tanning beds. • Tel. (322) 209-1249

SCHOOLS

Colegio Americano, American High School (6) PV Plaza Marina, Carr. 200 Norte Km. 7.6 [Behind Plaza Marina] . • Tel. (322) 221-1525

Colegio Americano, Primary School (6) • PV Plaza Marina, Carr. 200 Norte Km. 7.6 [Behind Plaza Marina] . American Primary Grades • Tel. (322) 221-1525

Colegio Britanico Americano; British/American School (7) • PV, Pavo Real 171, Las Aralias [Near Pitillal] . • Tel. (322) 224-5614

Philo’s Community School (2) • Ch 22 • La Cruz, Delfin 15. Philo Hayward sponsors community school, Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 9 am. featuring free classes in yoga, beginning and advanced Spanish, guitar, and English as a second language • Tel. (329) 295-5068

Un Mañana Brillante (A Brighter Tomorrow) Colegio Mexico-Americano (9) • Margi Baughman • PV Centro. A partnership of Americans and Canadians to support this school for higher education with emphasis on values and leadership, mach1@ prodigy.net.mx, Davidbender, dbender@prodigy.net.mx

SCUBA DIVINg & SNORKELINg

Accion Tropical Surf Shops (1/2) • Punta de Mita & La Cruz [Av. El Anclote Local 1, Punta de Mita and Langosta 3 in La Cruz]. Surf rentals, lessons, repairs, used surfboards for sale, snorkeling trips to Las Marietas and whale watching Dec. 15 - April 15. • Tel. (329) 295-5087 (La cruz), Tel. (329) 291-6633 (punta de mita), acciontropical@ hotmail.com, www.acciontropical.com

Chico’s Dive Shops (4/6) • PV, Marina Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta Paradise Village. • Tel. (322) 225-6089

Oscar’s Surf Rentals (1) • Oscar Casillas • Punta de Mita, El Anclote [On the beach]. Surfboard and kayak rentals, panga charters to surf spots, snorkeling and whale-watching • Tel. (329) 2986298, (322) 120-8394, (329) 291-6554 (home)

Pacific Scuba Dive Center (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Medina Ascencio 2486 [Across from the Krystal hotel. Choice of PADI certifications]. • Tel. (322) 209-0364, scuba@pvnet.com.mx, www.pacificscuba.com.mx

Twin Dolphins (Delfines gemelos) Dive Center (6/7) • giovanni B. Macedo • PV Bull Ring Area, Instituto Politecnico Nacional 84, Educación [Across from La Paloma bullring]. The only place in town to get scuba tanks hydrostatically tested and certified. Repairs, airfill station, hydrotest and visual inspections • Tel. (322) 293-1905, cel. 044-322-728-1640, tdscuba@ twindolphinspv.com, www.twindolphinspv.com

Vallarta Adventures (4) • Tel. (322) 297-1212, www. vallarta-adventures.com

SEWINg AND EMBROIDERY

Casa Lori (2) • Ch 22 • La Cruz, Delfin 13 [Next to Philo’s]. Computerized logo embroidery: hats, polo shirts, t-shirts • Tel. (329) 295-5206

Fresco (4) • Ch 22 - Pat May • Jarretaderas. Professional machine embroidery and logo design. Polo and t-shirts available • Tel. (322) 297-1684

Jarretaderas (4) • Ch 22 - Pat May • Jarretaderas. Many home seamstresses available in Jarretaderas for clothing design and repair. Replicate a favorite garment • Tel. (322) 297-1684

Martinizing (6) • PV Plaza Marina, Local G-1 [Exterior, across from American School]. Alterations, laundry and dry cleaning facilities • Tel. (322) 221-0970

SEWINg MACHINE

PARTS AND SERVICE

Amigos (9) • Francisco Octavio Davalos Villanueva • PV, Mexico 1284 [Half block north of downtown]. Reliable repair of all machines. Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 222-1652

Fernando Davalos (9) • PV, Juarez 818. Singer repair center. Mon-Fri 10 am-2 pm & 5 pm-8 pm, Sat 10 am-3pm • Tel. (322) 222-1062

SIgNS (ROTULOS) & PRINTINg

Cesar Perez Perez (9) • PV, Ecuador 874. Nice work. Efficient, prompt, reasonable prices. • Tel. (322) 222-6329, c el. 044-322-2277638, cesaribarr@hotmail.com

SILK SCREENINg

Hikuri (2) • Aruna & Wayland • La Cruz, Coral 66. Beautiful silk screening work up to 10 colors. Also Huichol Indian workshops, gallery and cafe. • Tel. (329) 295-5071, 2955367, hikuri@prodigy.net.mx

SOLAR PANELS

Motores Johnson de Vallarta (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta [Near the boat ramp] . Golf cart batteries, marine batteries, chargers, regulators, solar panels. Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 221-0378

SG Boat Works (2/4/6) • Ch 22 - Capt. Elizabeth Shanahan. Direct importer of Lifeline AGM batteries, Garhauer Sailing hardware and marine electronics in general. The company ships door to door (or boat) including all customs paperwork as required. Marine electronic imports include most specialty products including wind and solar. Installation assistance may be arranged in advance. SG Boat Works is a division of Sea Gnome Adventures S.A de C.V. • cel. 044-322134-7397, skype: sgboatworkds, Info@sgboatworks. com, www.sgboatworks.com.

SPANISH INSTRUCTION

American School (4) • Eva Ramirez • PV Plaza Marina [Directly behind the Kodak store]. Adult classes, Four levels from beginner to advanced. Sessions are twice/week in mid-morning, 1-1/2 hrs. each class, 5 wks. per session. • Tel. (322) 297-2413, cel. 044-322294-1982, evatravel125@hotmail.com

Lety de Villalobos • Will come to your boat or home. Flat-rate fee per session, up to 4 people. Years experience teaching at several language schools and universities • Tel. (322) 222-7717, spanish_in_paradise@hotmail.com

Philo’s Bar and Restaurant (2) • Ch 22 • La Cruz. Free Spanish classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check schedule • Tel. (329) 295-5068

Spanish Experience Center (9) • PV, Republica de Chile 182, 5 de Diciembre [Near Ley supermarket] Offering 6 levels of instruction, half-or full-day sessions, 5 per class, 4 wks per session, private tutoring available. Weekend travel excursions and ocean sports (scuba, snorkel, etc.) available. Discount with FM3. Weekly cooking and dancing classes. Internet access and wireless for students. 8:30 am-2:30 pm • Tel. (322) 2235864, info@spanishexperiencecenter.com, www. spanishexperiencecenter.com

Universidad de guadalajara in Puerto Vallarta, C.E.P.E program (9) • PV, Libertad [Next to Rio Cuale bridge] . Structured classes in classroom style, 5-7 students per class, 2-hr. sessions for 2 wks. each, multiple classes and levels. 50% discount with FM3 • Tel. (322) 223-5864, cepv@ prodigy.net.mx, www.cepe.udg.mx

STAINLESS STEEL

Equinox Industrial (7) • Rodolfo Maldonado • PV, Americus 108 [Just east of Fco. Villa] . Fabrication welding.

Ferretería Zaragoza (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Fco. Medina Ascencio 2926 [Across the highway from the whale sculpture and Plaza Neptuno]. Largest marine supply store in PV. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8:30 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 226-3232, info@ zaragoza.com.mx, www.zaragoza.com.mx

Gabriel (Cien) Cienfuegos (2) • La Cruz, Huachinango 40. Fiberglass, stainless steel, welding, construction and repairs. English spoken • Tel. (329) 295-5205

J. Carlos Avila (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta, Condominio Puesta del Sol Local 9-A [In front of “D” Dock] . • Tel. (322) 221-0352

La Casa del Tornillo (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Fco. Villa 1784 [3 blocks off Libramiento]. Stainless nuts and bolts.

Maquinox Industrial (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Peru 1121, 5 de Diciembre [Behind Ley supermarket] Stainless steel products, tubing, pipe, plate, etc. • Tel. (322) 223-3087, 223-3756

Mexican Riviera Yacht Sales & Services (4/6) Ch 22 - greg Emery, Scott Power • PV, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta. Yacht sales, maintenance, management and repairs. Paint, fiberglass, stainless steel, welding, electronic installation. Air conditioning installation and service. Engine, generator and outboard motor service and rebuild. Northern Lights distributor. Legal services • cel. 044-322-306-0031 (greg emery), cel. 044-322-1563514 (scott power), rivierayachts@hotmail.com • http://mx.geocities.com/rivierayachtsales

Soldadura Especial y Fabricantes de Piezas de Acero Inoxidable (6-South) • Ruben Palomera • PV Bull Ring Area, Politecnico 84 [Across from the bullring – look for the gigantic stainless steel door ]. Design, fabrication, welding, machine shop. Rated 5-star • Tel. (322) 224-3256

Taller de Torno Gonzalez (7) • Hilario g onzalez • PV, Berlin 129, La Vena. Excellent engine and machining services. Mon-Fri 8 am-6:30 pm, Sat 8 am-1 pm • Tel. (322) 224-0784

Tornillos y Complementos (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Sierrra Pirineos 182 [One block south of Libramiento just off Fco. Villa] . Stainless nuts and bolts. Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm & 4 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm • Tel. (322) 223-1959

Tornillos y tornillos (7) • PV, Fco. Villa 354-A. More stainless nuts and bolts.

STORAgE

Vallarta Self-Storage (5) • Mezcales, Plaza del Faro [On south side of highway.]. Mini-bodgas and outside covered auto, boat and RV storage. Secure, gated and guarded facility. English spoken • Tel. (329) 296-5619, Fax: (329) 296-5620

SURFINg & KITE SURFINg

Accion Tropical Surf Shops (1/2) • Punta de Mita & La Cruz [Av. El Anclote Local 1, Punta de

Mita and Longosta 3 in La Cruz]. Surf rentals, lessons, repairs, used surfboards for sale, snorkeling trips to Las Marietas and whale-watching Dec. 15 - April 15 • Tel. (329) 295-5087, 291-6633 (punta de mita), acciontropical@hotmail.com, www.acciontropical. com

Captain Pablo • Paul & Patty Southworth • Sayulita [On the beach] . Surfing, surf lessons, fishing, and snorkeling. Beachfront restaurant and bungalow rentals too • pandpsouthworth@ hotmail.com

Coral Reef Surf Shop (3) • Bucerias, Heroes de Nacozari No.114-F [Across the highway from Famar’s and next to the car wash.] . Complete surf shop. Board and equipment rentals, sales and repair, surf wear, supplies and accessories. Beginner-to-advanced-level surf lessons. Mon-Sat 9 am-7 pm • Tel. (329) 298-0261

Duende Surf Sayulita • David M. Almeida. Sayulita.. On beach at the break. Surf instruction, equipment rental, beach shade. Great customer care and service. www.duendesurfsayulita.com

Oscar’s Surf Rentals (1) Oscar Casillas • Punta de Mita, El Anclote [On the beach]. Surfboard and kayak rentals, panga charters to surf spots, snorkeling and whale watching. • Tel. (329) 2986298, (322) 120-8394, (329) 291-6554 (home)

Sunset Surf Shop • Sayulita, Marlin 10 Local 2. New and used surfboards, accessories and clothing. • Tel. (329) 291-3295, 291-3296

SWIM WITH DOLPHINS

Sea Life Park Vallarta (4) • Nuevo Vallarta • Tel. (322) 297-0708

Vallarta Adventures (4) • Nuevo Vallarta • Tel. (322) 297-1212, www.vallarta-adventures.com

THEATERS/THEATRICAL gROUPS

Cinemark Plaza Caracol (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Plaza Caracol [Behind Soriana Supermarket]. • Tel. (322) 224-8927, 224-8995, www.cinemark.com.mx

Cinepolis Multitheaters (8) • Pitillal, Fco. Villa 1642A [Next to Soriana supermarket] . • Tel. (322) 293-6763, www.cinepolis.com.mx

MM Cinemas (6) • PV, Hotel Zone, Galerias Vallarta • Tel.(322) 221-0095, www.mmcinemas.com

Multicinemas Versalles Movie Theater (7) • PV, Fco. Villa 799 & Viena, Versalles [In front of Conalep]. • Tel. (322) 225-8766

Santa Barbara Playhouse & Dinner Theater (10) • PV, Olas Altas 351, Emiliano Zapata. • Tel. (322) 222-4477

TOURS/TRAVEL/CHAUFFER SERVICE

Charter Dreams (6) • Ed & Kim Moore • PV, Marina Vallarta [At the head of “B” Dock] . Books all tours and charters offered in greater Banderas Bay. Private, customized fishing, whale-watching and bay cruises • Tel. (322) 221-0690, 221-2522, Tel. usa (210) 587-7952, www.charterdreams.com

Filemon “Fee Lee” (2) • La Cruz, Taxi Stand. Nice Dodge van. Excellent English spoken. • c el. 044-322-131-6102

Francisco (Pancho) Martinez (2) • La Cruz, Taxi Stand • Tel. (329) 295-0162, (322) 728-1302

TV/VCR SERVICE & REPAIR

Fox Marine (4) • Dustin • Nuevo Vallarta, Blvd. Nayarit 70, L1. Marine electronics installation and repair. Audio/Video to Radar. AC & DC electrical systems. Furuno service engineer. Raymarine certified. • Tel. (322) 297-2465, Tel. usa (619) 819-6762, Fox m arine@gmail.com

Laboratorio Electronico Digital (9) • PV, San Salvador 462, 5 de Diciembre. TV/VCR service & repair. • Tel. (322) 222-2989

Ling Electronica (8) • Pitillal, 5 de Mayo 144. Good stock of diodes, transistors, and other electronic parts. Mon-Sat 10 am-8:30 pm • Tel. (322) 224-8924

Quijo Tree (9) • Ricardo • PV, Jamaica 1376 [Half block north of San Salvador] . Good at stereo/ VCR repairs

Servicio & Refacciones Rubio (3) • Bucerias. TV, VCR, small appliance service and repair. Mobile service, will come to your home or boat • Tel. (329) 298-1721, 298-1323

Servicio Audio & Video (9) • Samuel Rico • PV, San Salvador & Colombia. Specializes in TV/VCR service and repair.

Servicio Electronico Romeros (9) • PV, Cuba 532 [Behind the sports stadium] . TV repairs. Very reasonable.

VETERINARY

Bucerias (3) • Bucerias [Two on the southside and one on the northside of the main highway]

Consultorio del Doctor Jorge Lopez Paino (9) • PV, Francisco Madero 498, Emiliano Zapata • Tel. (322) 222-5393

Sabuesos (9) • Vet Francisco. J. Aguillar del Portillo. • PV, Colombia 1198, 5 de Diciembre. • Tel. (322) 222-5775 ( e mergency) c el. 044-322-292-7510

Veterinaria Caracol (7) • PV, Hotel Zone, Plaza Caracol, Local F27. Good source for IAMS and Science Diet pet foods • Tel. (322) 225-0412

Veterinarios Tlacaelel (6) • PV, Las Palmas 223, Parque Las Palmas [Near Bus Station] . Dr. Tlacuilo. Specialty: clinical analysis and orthopedics. Carries Science Diet pet foods. English spoken. Mon. Fri. 10 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm. • Tel. (322) 290-3640

Wolf Veterinary Clinic (7) • Dra. Lucila Bernal Sobarzo • PV, Milan 301-A, Versalles [Two blocks down from Ernesto’s past the movie theater] . English spoken. Extremely clean and has the latest equipment. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 8 pm, Saturday 9 am - 6 pm • Tel. (322) 293-4474 (emergency) c el. 044-322-779-4413

WELDINg

Equinox Industrial (7) • Rodolfo Maldonado • PV, Americus 108 [Just east of Fco. Villa] Fabrication welding • Tel. (322) 229-0329

Gabriel (Cien) Cienfuegos (2) • La Cruz, Huachinango 40. Fiberglass, stainless steel, welding, construction and repairs. English spoken • Tel. (329) 295-5205

Mexican Riviera Yacht Sales & Services (4/6) Ch 22 - greg Emery, Scott Power • PV, Marina Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. Yacht sales, maintenance, management and repairs. Paint, fiberglass, stainless steel, welding, electronic installation. Air conditioning installation and service. Engine, generator and outboard motor service and rebuild. Northern Lights distributor. Legal services. • c el. 044-322306-0031 ( g reg e mery), c el. 044-322-156-3514, rivierayachts@hotmail.com • http://mx.geocities. com/rivierayachtsales

Ricardo Madrigal (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta Area, Opequimar Boat Yard. Mobile service to your business, home or boat.

Soldadura Especial y Fabricantes de Piezas de Acero Inoxidable (6-south) • Ruben Palomera • PV Bull Ring Area, Politecnico 84 [Across from bullring – look for the gigantic stainless steel door] Design, fabrication, welding, machine shop. Rated 5-star • Tel. (322) 224-3256

Taller de Torno Gonzalez (7) • Hilario gonzalez • PV, Berlin 129, La Vena. Excellent engine and machining services. 8 am-6:30 pm, Sat 8 am-1 pm • Tel. (322) 224-0784

Tony Camacho (6) • Ch 22 - NASTY HABIT • Marine repair and consultant for marine components. Professional welding. Experienced in light salvage and underwater repair. USN Retired Chief Damage Controlman, accredited marine surveyor, project manager and captain. Bilingual, Spanish • Tel. (322) 221-2535, toncamacho@prodigy.net.mx

WHALE WATCHINg

Accion Tropical Surf Shops (1/2) • Punta de Mita & La Cruz [Av. El Anclote Local 1, Punta de Mita and Longosta 3 in La Cruz]. Surf rentals, lessons, repairs, used surfboards for sale, snorkeling trips to Las Marietas and whale-watching Dec. 15 - April 15 • Tel. (329) 295-5087 (La cruz), Tel. (329) 291-6633 (punta de mita), acciontropical@ hotmail.com, www.acciontropical.com

Jesus Chavez Gonzalez (2) • La Cruz, La Cruz [Captain of the 27-foot panga “Ivette”] . Sport fishing, snorkeling, whale-watching. Full or half-days. Reasonable • Tel. (329) 295-5133, 295-5025, gaviota@pvnet.com.mx

Open Air Expeditions • Professional Whale Watching with Oceanologists on Zodiac boats from December through March.Dolphin Expeditions with snorkel from April through Mid November • Tel. (322) 222-3310, 223-2407, openair@vallartawhales. com, www.vallartawhales.com

Oscar’s Surf Rentals (1) • Oscar Casillas • Punta de Mita, El Anclote, Punta Mita [On the beach]. Surfboard and kayak rentals, panga charters to surf spots, snorkeling and whale watching • Tel. (329) 298-6298, (322) 120-8394, (329) 291-6554 (home)

Vallarta Adventures (4) • Nuevo Vallarta • Tel. (322) 297-1212, www.vallarta-adventures.com

YACHT BROKERS

Mexican Riviera Yacht Sales & Services (4/6) Ch 22 - g reg Emery, Scott Power • PV, Marina Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta. Yacht sales, maintenance, management and repairs. Paint, fiberglass, stainless steel, welding, electronic installation. Air conditioning installation and service. Engine, Generator and outboard motor service and rebuild. Northern Lights distributor. Legal services • c el.044-322-3060031, ( g reg e mery), c el.044-322-156-3514, ( s cott p ower), rivierayachts@hotmail.com • http:// mx.geocities.com/rivierayachtsales

Performance Boats (6) • PV, Marina Vallarta, Marina del Rey Local 8A&B. New boat sales and brokerage. Dealers for Azimut, Cabo, Benetti, Whaler, Malibu and Sea Ray. Charters, accessories and replacement parts. • Toll-free: 01 (800) 002-6287, Tel. (322) 209-0969, 221-2442, ventas@performance.com.mx, www. performance.com.mx

Vallarta Yachts (4) • Ch 22 - Nick & Carol Rau • Nuevo Vallarta [Paradise Village Marina]. Extensive listings. Dealers for Sabre and Back Cove Yachts. • Tel. (322) 297-2249, cel. 044-322-227-2944, Tel. usa (314) 667-4111 (rings in mex), Fax: (322) 297-2249, nick@vallartayachts.net, www.vallartayachts.net

YACHT CLUBS

Vallarta Yacht Club (4) • Ch 63 • Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village [Next to Paradise Village Plaza and boat ramp]. Great food, drinks, cameraderie and atmosphere at discount member pricing. ADSL Internet services. Reciprocal privileges. Junior sailing program. Guests welcome • Tel. (322) 297-2222, office@vallartayachtclub.com, www.vtayc.com

YACHT TRANSPORT

A B Marine (4) • Ch 22 - Tea Lady Agents for Dockwise Yacht Transport. Call Ronnie for quotes. • Tel. (329) 298-0053, abmarine@hotmail.com

SPANISH NAUTICAL DICTIONARY & TERMS

Acid Acido

Adhesive Adhesivo

Ahead Por delante

Alignment Alineacion

Aluminum Aluminio

Amidships Medio del barco

Ammeter Amperimetro

Anchor Ancla

Anchor Chain Cadena de la ancla

Anchor Line Cuerda de la ancla

Anchor, Sea Ancla flotante

Angle Angulo

Anti-fouling Paint Pintura anti-incrustante

Armature Inducidos

Astern Por atras

Awl Lesna

Axe Hacha

Axle Ejes

Backstay Burda

Bait Carnada

Battery Acumulador, Bateria

Beam Pantoque

Belt Banda, Correa

Binoculars Binoculares

Blacksmith Herrero

Block Moton

Block & Tackle Moton y aparejo

Blower Soplador

Boat Barco

Boat, Ketch Barco de motor

Boat, Motor Velero

Boat, Sail Queche

Boat, Schooner Goleta

Boat, Sloop Balandro

Boat, Yacht Yole

Boat, Yawl Yate

Bolt Perno

Bolt Cutter Cortador de pernos

Boom Botavara

Bow Proa

Bowsprit Baupres

Bronze Bronce

Brush Brocha

Bucket Cucharón

Bulkhead Mamparo

Bunk Litera

Bushing Bujes

Cabin Camarote

Cable Cable

Can you tow us? ¿Puede remolcarnos?

Capstan Cabrastante

Caulking Calafa

Centerboard Orza

Chain Cadena

Chain Plate Endenote

Chromium Cromo

Cleat Abrazadera

Close-hauled Barloventeado

Companionway Escotilla

Compass Brújula

Computer Computador

Computer Keyboard Teclado

Computer Monitor Monitor

Computer Mouse Mouse

Computer Printer Impresora

Computer Program Programa

Computer Screen Pantalla

Copper Cobre

Cord Cordel

Cotter Pin Pasador de chaveta

Crab Cangrejo

Deck Cubierta

Deep Hondo

Depth Sounder Sondador mecánico

Dinghy Panga

Dividers Compases de puntas

Dock Muelle

Draft Calado

Fire Extinguisher Matafuegos

First-aid Kit Botiquín de emergencia

Fish Pescado

Flashlight Linterna, Torcha

Flashlight Bulb Lampara para torche Forecastle Castillo

Forestay Estay de proa

Gaff Gancho

Galvanized Galvanizado

Garbage Basura

Gasket

Empaquetaduras

Gasoline Gasolina

Gear Engranaje

Genoa Jib Genoves

Generator Generador

Gloves Guantes

Glue Goma, Pegamento

Grease Grasa

Grease Gun Pistola de engrase

Grommet Arandela de cabo

Grouper Garropa

Hacksaw Segueta

Hacksaw Blade Segueta para arco

Halyard Driza

Hammer Martillo

Hand Pump Bomba manual

Hand Rail Barandilla

Hardware Store Ferretería

High Tide Marea alta

Hook Anzuelo, Gancho

Hose Manguera

Hose Clamp Abrazadera de manguera

Hose Nozzle Lanza de manguera

Hull Brusca

Heavyweight Oil

Jibe

Aceite lubricante pesado

Hydraulic Hidráulico

Ignition

Encendidor

Impeller Impulsor

Jack Gato

Jib Foque

Translucar

Jig Plantilla

Keel Quilla

Key Chaveta

Knife Cuchillo

Knot (Rope) Nudo

Leader Empate

Lead Line Escandallo

Leeward A sotavento

Lifelines Guardamancebos

Life Preservers Salvavidas

Lightweight Oil Aceite lubricante ligero

Line Línea

Lobster Langosta

Lock Cerradura

Lubricating Oil Aceite lubricante

Magnet Imán

Mahi-mahi Dorado

Mahogany Caoba

Mainsail Mayor

Marlin Marlin

Mast Palo

Master Maestro

Measure Medir

Micrometer Micrométrico

Miter Inglete

Miter Box Caja de inglete

Mixer Mezcladora

Mizzen Mesana

Motor Motor

Motor Oil Aceite de motor

Nail Clavo

Nozzle Boquilla

Nickel Niquel

Nut Tuerca

Oak Roble

Oars Remos

Oar Locks Chumaceras

Obstruction Obstáculo

Obstruction Light Farol Indicador de obstáculo

Octopus Pulpo

Offshore Alta mar

Ohmmeter Ohmiometro

Oil Aceite

Oil Pressure Gauge Manómetro de presion de aceite

Onshore Tierra firme

On the Bow Por la amura

On the Quarter Por la aleta

Outboard Motor Motor fuera de borda

Outside Exterior

Paint Pintura

Paint Brush Brocha de pintar

Paint Roller Rodillo de pintar

Paint Scraper Sacapintura

Paint Sprayer Rociador de pintura

Pallet Paleta

Parallels Paralelas

Pattern Modelo

Pedal Pedal

SPANISH NAUTICAL DICTIONARY & TERMS

Pedestal Pedestal

Pencil Lápiz

Pilot Piloto

Pipe Tubería

Pipe Wrench Llave de tubería

Piston Émbolo

Pliers Alicates, Pinzas

Plumber Plomero

Plumber’s Friend Amigo de plomero

Plumber’s Snake Víbora de plomero

Points Platos

Polish Pulir

Polisher Pulidora

Porpoise Tonina

Pot Copa

Power Winch Motocabrestante

Preheat Precalentar

Propeller Hélice

Pulley Polea

Pump Bomba

Quarantine Cuarentena

Quick Rápido

Rain Lluvia

Reaching Descuartar

Red Snapper Huachinango

Reef (To Reef) Rizar

Reef Points Puntos de tomar rizos

Reel Carrete

Regulator Regulador

Repair Refacción

Rivet Remaches

Rock Piedra

Rock Cod/Bass Cabrilla

Rod Caña

Rubber Caucho, goma, hule

Rubber Cement Cemento de goma

Rubber Gloves Guantes de goma

Rudder Timón

Rule Regla

Running (Sailing) Viento en popa

Safety Seguridad

Sail Vela

Sailfish Pez vela

Sander Lijadora

Sandpaper Papel de lija

Saw Serrucho, Sierra

Scraper Raspador

Screw Tornillo

Screwdriver Desarmador

Sea Mar

Sea Anchor Ancla flotante

Sealant Sellador

Seam Rebordes

Sextant Sextante

Shaft Tubo

Shackle Grillete

Shark Tiburón

Sheet Motón

Shovel Pala

Shrimp Camarón

Silicon Lubricant Lubricante de silicón

Silver Solder Soldadura de plata

Skipjack Bonito

Sledgehammer Martillo macho

Sloop Balandro

Socket Cubo

Socket Set Juego de cubos

Socket Wench Llave de cubo

Sparkplug Bujía

Sparkplug Socket Cubo para bujías

Sparkplug Wrench Llave para bujías

Speedometer Velocímetro

Spinnaker Balón

Spinnaker Pole Tangón del balón

Splice Unión

Spot Weld Soldar por puntos

Spray Gun Pistola de rociar

Spray Nozzle Tobera raciadora

Spruce (Wood) Abeto de Canada

Stainless Steel Acero inoxidable

Stanchion Poste

Staple Grapa

Staple Gun Engrapadora

Star Estrella

Starter Dar marcha

Stay Estar

Steel Acero

Steering Wheel Volante

Stern Popa

Straight Ahead Derecho

Swivel (Fishing) Destorcedor

Tack (Sailing) Virar

Tack (Fastener) Tachuela

Teak Teca

Template Plantilla

Test Prueba

Tester Probador

Tiller Caña del timón

Tin Estaño

Torque Wrench Llave de torsión

Tow Remolque

Tow Rope Soga de remolque

Tube Tubo

Tube Bender Doblador de tubos

Tube Cutter Cortatubos

Varnish Barniz

Watch (Sailing) Guardia

Welding Soldadura

Whale Ballena

Wind Viento

Winch/Windlass Torno

Windward Barlovento

Wire Alambre

Wood Madera

Wrench Llave

Yellowtail Jurel

WEIgHTS & MEASURES

1 gram = 0.03527 ounce

1 ounce = 28.35 grams

1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds

1 pound = 0.4536 kilogram

1 gallon water = 7 pounds

1 gallon fuel = 6.5 pounds

1 metric ton = 0.98421 English ton

1 English ton = 1.016 metric tons

1 centimeter = 0.3937 inch

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

1 foot = 0.3048 meter

1 meter = 39.37 inches

1 meter = 1.0936 yards

1 yard = 0.9144 meter

1 rod = 5.5 yards

1 rod = 5.029 meters

40 rods = 1 furlong

8 furlongs = 1 mile

1 fathom = 6 feet

120 fathoms = 1 cable length

1 mile = 5,280 feet

1 mile = 1.608 kilometers

1 nautical mile = 1 minute of arc

1 nautical mile= 1,852 meters

1 nautical mile = 1.852 kilometers

1 nautical mile = 1.1508 miles

1 kilometer = 0.621 mile

1 league = 3 miles

1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft.

1 acre = 4,047 sq. m. 1 acre = 0.4047 hectare

1 hectare = 2.47 acres

1 quart = 2 pints

1 quart = 0.9463 liter

1 liter = 1.0567 quarts

1 gallon = 4 quarts

1 gallon = 3.785 liters

31.5 gallons = 1 barrel

Equator = 21,600 NM

Equator = 24,857 miles

Equator = 40,003 kilometers