Bayfest

For many years, the Club  Cruceros Sea of Cortez Race Week was held at the islands off La Paz, marking the end of  the winter cruising season. The last time a race week was held was in 2002. Not to be cheated out of a fiesta, Club Cruceros put together a new event, and Bayfest was born!

Bayfest typically takes place in early April and spans four days. It is mostly land-based, featuring informational seminars, hands-on workshops, a sailboat race, wine tasting, parties, dinners, dances, and games. Something for everyone.

You can buy tickets for dinners and other events at the clubhouse during morning coffee. Inside the clubhouse are sign-up sheets, and you can grab a pocket-sized schedule to keep you on track. Most seminars, workshops, and games require you to sign up in advance. Some events and seminars have a limited number of attendees. Don’t procrastinate! The popular seminars and workshops will fill up quickly. 


Quite a crowd at the clubhouse for Beer & Hot Dogs!

What should a well-dressed attendee wear to Bayfest? Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses (you know the drill). And most importantly, this year’s unique, limited-edition upper body adornment, a Bayfest t-shirt. Men's and women's shirts will be sold at the clubhouse during coffee hour and, if there are any left, at Bayfest. 

Here is the Bayfest 2025 Schedule:

Thursday, April 3

8:45 am Somatic Yoga
10 am Baja Rummy
10 am – 12 pm Free Haircuts
10 – 11:30 am Celestial Navigation
10 – 11:30 am Fishing in the Sea of Cortez
12 – 1:30 pm Baja Bash & Alternatives
12 – 1:30 pm Nautical Electronics Tips & Tricks
3:00 pm Dinghy Poker Run
5:00 pm Free Hot Dogs & 20 p Beer
5 – 7 pm Live Music by Russ Ham
7 pm Raffle Drawing

Friday, April 4

8:30 am Hatha Yoga
10 am Baja Rummy
10 am – 12 pm Free Haircuts
10 – 11:30 am Understand Poverty in Developing Countries
10 – 11:30 am Boat Refrigeration 101
12 – 1:30 pm Oral Health A to Z
12 – 1:30 pm Reef Conservation & Restoration
1:00 pm Rock to the Dock Sailboat Race
5:00 pm Wine Tasting & Gourmet Picnic Boxes
5 – 7 pm Live Music by Ray Cotton
7 pm Raffle Drawing

Saturday, April 5

8:30 am Sound Meditation & Healing
10 am Baja Rummy
10 am – 12 pm Free Haircuts
10 – 11:30 am History of La Paz Marinas
12 – 1:30 pm Solo Circumnavigating
4:30 pm Jamaica Me Happy Hour
5:30 pm Jamaica Me Happy Dinner
6:30 – 9:30 pm Live Music by Blue Monday & Dancing
7:30 pm Raffle Drawing

Sunday, April 6

8:30 am Yin Yoga
10 am Baja Rummy
10 am Bocce Ball
10 – 11:30 am Fascia Workshop
10 – 11:30 am Watermaker 101
12 – 1:30 pm John Steinbeck’s “Western Flyer” Historic Exploration of the Sea of Cortez
2:00 pm Chili Cook-Off
2 – 4:30 pm Live Music by Unusual Suspects
3:00 pm Awards and Final 50/50 Raffle Drawing

All Events Take Place at the Clubhouse, the Vista Room and at La Costa Restaurant

Past Bayfests

Check out the photo albums from past Bayfest events:

See you there next year!

Listen to the morning VHF net at 8 am on channel 22A for up to date information just prior to the event.