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Swap Meet!

Gather your stuff and get ready to swap it at the marine swap meet on Sunday, February 16. The meet takes place in the ally between Marina de La Paz and Marina Don Jose. The published time is 8:30 am but it seems everyone arrives early.
Usually someone will volunteer to have the coffee on at the clubhouse on swap meet mornings so come on up!

2024 La Paz Cruiser's Guide!

The La Paz Cruiser's Guide is hot off the presses with new entries, changes and corrections to the previous edition. The Club relies on you, the users of the guide, to keep it up to date with recommendations of new entries and any changes. Email the Club at crucerosdelapaz@gmail.com with any suggestions.

Please support the many local businesses that have advertised in the guide. Without them, we could not have brought the La Paz Cruiser's Guide to you for free.

The guide is available in the Clubhouse and in many businesses around town, or you can always download it or view it online HERE.

December Board Meeting Minutes

Board meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of every month. All members are encouraged to attend, share their input, and hear plans for the coming months.

This is your chance to be heard, so plan to be at the December 3 meeting, but first check out the minutes from our November board meeting here…

Celestial Navigation Classes are Back!

Mondays & Thursdays, 10 am - Noon in the Vista Room

This is an ancient method of determining a position using the positions of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, stars, and planets. It was a skill that was the primary way sailors navigated the oceans before modern electronic navigation systems. Taught by Isabella, this is an on-going class; drop-ins are welcome. No experience or sextant necessary. Bring a pencil and paper. 

FREE! Yoga in the Vista Room Monday thru Friday!

Attention All Boat Owners in the Bay of La Paz

To ensure the responsible, orderly, and safe use of our bay, all boat owners are requested to comply with the following provisions:

If you do not have the means to remove your vessel or know the owner of a vessel or remains located in the bay, please visit the offices of the Port Captain of La Paz. The offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, where you will receive the necessary guidance.

The deadline to comply with these provisions is Monday, August 26, 2024. After this date, vessels that have not been removed will be transferred to a storage area. To retrieve them, you will need to provide proof of ownership and cover the costs of transfer and storage. Additionally, administrative procedures will be initiated in applicable cases.

Consequences of Non-Compliance:

Change to the DVD Loaner Program!

DVDs aren’t completely obsolete, but with the availability of WiFi and Starlink and not a great number of DVD players anymore, we have seen a sharp decline in the checking out of our collection.

A wonderful member, Homer, has spent the last few weeks going through the hundreds of cases and matching them with the DVDs in the coffee room. The DVDs with cases will be categorized alphabetically by title, and checking them out will no longer be required. You can simply take a DVD and bring it back when you are done, or pass it on. Feel free to donate DVDs with cases and in good condition, just like our books!

Club Cruceros Partners with Mar Libre

Club Cruceros is proudly supporting the efforts of the local conservation group, Mar Libre, in the removal of derelict boats and debris from the La Paz beaches and educating students through their in-school Pollution Prevention Classes. We have donated $20,000 pesos from the Charity Committee to pay a teacher honorarium, and another $20,000 from our disaster fund recently paid for the removal of the powerboat Chief and a huge piece of floating dock that was breaking apart. Mar Libre also organizes monthly beach cleanups and welcomes volunteers. If you would like to personally donate to these maritime efforts or volunteer, go to the Mar Libre Facebook page for details and to contact the founder, Pablo Ahuja. See the photos here...

Dues Increase... For Some

When you pay your Club dues online at the Club Cruceros website you will see the cost has been raised to $12 US. Due to the weakness of the US dollar, the board voted to increase the annual dues beginning June 1, but only for those paying via PayPal. For those paying at the Clubhouse, dues remain $200 pesos per person. Thanks for keeping Club Cruceros afloat over the years through your membership  support.

23–24 Charity Fund Distribution

The Charity Committee is excited to report that this season, Club Cruceros was able to assist nine different organizations. Thanks to the hard work of many volunteer hands and the generosity of our membership, we distributed a whopping $159,932 MXN.

By the application deadline date of February 1, 2024, we had received 15 applications. The charity committee vigorously vetted each program and determined how we could make the biggest impact with the funds raised by the club. Click here to see the list of those we selected...

Read "Before Panic Spreads Through the Fleet"

An article by Rich Boren of La Paz Cruiser's Supply
This Mexican Law/Rule was posted on the San Carlos Cruisers Facebook Page. Before panic spreads through the fleet with rumors of Boat impounding and the Navy blocking the entrance to the La Paz Channel (like what happened in the Early Covid Days) a little perspective and reality check could be of value.
First, this isn’t a new law or regulation. Nor has it ever been applied for transient cruising boats. Second, private moorings have always been illegal Read More...

Volunteer Opportunity

In keeping with the club objectives we want our members to be aware of any opportunities to serve our local community. The Mexico Marine Wildlife Rescue Center (MMWRC) is based in La Paz. (Formerly 'Centro de Rescate, Museo de la Ballena'). They need active volunteers. This organization responds to strandings (live and dead) of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, sea turtles, sea birds, sharks, and rays. These animals may be sick, injured, entangled, or otherwise compromised in some way. For a lot of good information about what they do... Read More

Club Cruceros Blood Bank and Blood Drive

Club Cruceros is working with the Blood Bank in La Paz to set up a blood bank for Club Cruceros members and the fleet. When you need blood you will be able to draw from this bank. When you give blood you will need to specify that the blood is to be allocated for the Club Cruceros Blood Bank. We hope to have two blood drives a year in the Vista Room at Marina de la Paz. See Cindy at La Paz Yachts in the Marina de La Paz facility for more information. You can give blood at any time but the qualifications can be a little stiff. Check them out here...

Extended Stay Visa for French Polynesia Explained

If you are planning to "Puddle Jump" across to French Polynesia and are hoping to obtain an extended (longer than three months) visa, the process is so much easier if you follow the step-by-step instructions on the migrations.brucebalan.com/for-sailors webpage. Click on “French Polynesia Long Stay Visa”. The information was written and contributed by Alene Rice & Bruce Balan on the s/v Migration.

Club Cruceros Wi-Fi

If you would like to use the Club Wi-Fi, just fill out the form with your info, and we will get you hooked up. Each member is allowed two devices, such as a computer, smart phone, iPad or tablet on the system. Wi-Fi is unlimited, and the signal is great. Go here to fill out the form and get the instructions, including how to find your MAC address.

2019 Treasury Shortfall

According to the Club  Cruceros  Bylaws, within 10 days of the close of the fiscal year, a financial review  is conducted. Findings of the review  are presented  to the Board of Directors for approval and then reported at the next General Membership Meeting. The 2019 year's review  was presented  at the May 13, 2019, Board meeting and then again at the May 21 General Membership meeting. Read More...