Presentation Overview
CUBAR 2017- “Same As Before But Different!”
Cruising in Mexico- Pat Rains
General Q & A
FUBAR/CUBAR-Brainchild of Bruce KesslerA well-known yachtsman who circumnavigated the world and a veteran of Baja
CUBAR – Cruise Underway to Baja Rally
History and Meaning
Introduce Cruising in Mexico with a Focus on Boaters Who Have Limited Mexico Boating ExperienceFundraising for Junior Sailing Program
Sponsorship – Craig Small: 2013 & 2015 Participant
CUBAR – Dual Purpose
Thank you to our current partners!
Thank you to our current partners!
San Diego La Paz • 12-14 days8-10 Port of Calls
November 2017
CUBAR 2017- Traditional Program
Enhancements/Optional Programs– Add a leg to Puerto Vallarta – Cuisine/Cultural Activities-Proposed
• Ensenada-Guadalupe wine valley tour and lunch• San Jose del Cabo
– Lunch/dinner at “Flora Farms” – Thursday night “Art Walk”
CUBAR 2017
Enhancements/Optional Programs• La Paz
– Cooking Class for traditional Mexican meal– Todo Santos
• Rendezvous at Puerto Escondido-before the return home• Guided fishing expedition in Lopez Mateo
CUBAR 2017
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Event Coordination and Management Pre-Cruise Activities
Training classes
Mexican immigration coordination and processing
Captain’s meeting
Send-off party
CUBAR: A Well-Organized Event
Cruise Activities Beach/marina partiesFuel reservation/coordination down BajaMarina coordinationSupport Staff
Medical Mechanical Bilingual representative
Cruise routing details/informationProfessional weather routing
CUBAR: A Well-Organized Event
Register for CUBAR 2017 at Our Website: www.cubar.org
Event Updates Will Be Posted to Our Website
CUBAR Kickoff Dinner: May 2017
CUBAR – What’s Ahead
Author – “Mexico Boating Guide”
Writer:■ The Log Newspapers ■ Sea Magazine ■ PassageMaker Magazine
Holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100-Ton Masters License
Participant in previous FUBAR/CUBAR Cruises with Husband, Capt. John Rains
Pat Rains – Cruising in Mexico
Pat Rains
Past FUBARs2007200920112013
2015 CUBAR
Here’s a quick peek at what to expect –
FUN!
Fleet of 40 to 50 powerboats.minimum 4 POB / boat= 180 new cruising palssimilarly adventurous
Many veteran Mexico cruisers,some First-Timers.
Previously our stops in Baja were 1. Ensenada 2. Turtle Bay 3. Mag Bay 4. Los Cabos 5. Muertos Cove 6. La Paz as grande finale.
All the charts & route plans will be announced.NOBODY WILL GET LOST!
What to expect from the CUBAR?
1. Meet lots of adventurous boaters – like yourselves.
2. Encounter some of Mexico’s marine wildlife.
3. Soak up some Mexican culture.
4. Relax in Baja’s pristine anchorages.
5. Socialize during plenty of casual parties.
6. Warm up to further cruising in Mexico.
All these marina dockmasters will take good care of us in Mexico
FitoBaja Naval
Neil Shroyer
Banderas Bay
Gaby Ley
From reserving your slip, handling paperwork to diesel fuel. From local services & haul outs to airport shuttle.
NO HAY PROBLEMA
Ensenada has the CIS Entrance Port Clearance office
Also 3 big marinas, 2 haul-out yards, 1 fuel dock, a zillion great restaurants, good provisioning.
Marina Coral (Hotel Coral & Marina)
Cruiseport Village Marina
Marina Baja Naval
Guadalupe Valley wine country,LA Cetto case discounts, delivered to your boat
Who’s signing up for the Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting?
Ensenada
Ensenada – lunch in the Bibayoff Vineyard, Guadalupe Valley
Tables set up in the vineyard, 6 fabulous courses, 6 pairings, gold medal chef & wines.
Meet adventurous boaters
40 – 50 powerboats expected in the CUBAR fleet.
Average 4 adults per boat
= 180 new cruising pals
Meet adventurous boaters
Dinghy Poker Run -Turtle Bay or Mag Bay
Great chance to limber up your dinghy, hone your boat-handling skills, win cool prizes.
Fun & games
Fueling up at Turtle Bay
Water color class in La Paz
Ham Radio “gam” and fest on the beach, hot dogs & cold beer.
Yacht club pool with bar service
Encounter Marine Wildlife
Docile bat rays in Sea of Cortez
Courting frigate birds with nest ready
Frigate gosling & mama
Gray whale breaching as we depart Mag Bay
Dorado dinner
Help naturalists rescue sea turtle hatchlings from damaged nests
Encounter marine wildlife … and eat them!
Soak up some Mexican culture
Mask makers of Copala
WiFi and lap pool?Yeah, that’s local culture!
Relax in pristine anchorages
Muertos Cove
Socialize at casual parties
Turtle Bay beach party
Somewhere in La Paz – I forget where!
Puerto Escondido
Explore the Sea of Cortezand the Gold Coast cruising grounds
Warm up to further
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MexicoPuerto Escondido
San Carlos /Guaymas
Topolobampo
Mazatlan
Puerto Vallarta
Barra Navidad
We hope the CUBAR will help you warm up to further cruising in
Mexico
The CUBAR is just the beginning!
Questions?
www.cubar.org