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Presentation Overview CUBAR 2017- Same As Before But Different! Cruising in Mexico- Pat Rains General Q & A History and Meaning FUBAR/CUBAR-Brainchild of Bruce Kessler A well-known yachtsman who circumnavigated the world and a

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Presentation Overview

CUBAR 2017- “Same As Before But Different!” Cruising in Mexico- Pat Rains General Q & A

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FUBAR/CUBAR-Brainchild of Bruce Kessler

A well-known yachtsman who circumnavigated the world and a veteran of Baja

CUBAR – Cruise Underway to Baja Rally

History and Meaning

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Introduce Cruising in Mexico with a Focus on Boaters Who Have Limited Mexico Boating Experience Fundraising for Junior Sailing Program

  • Sponsorship – Craig Small: 2013 & 2015 Participant

CUBAR – Dual Purpose

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Thank you to our current partners!

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Thank you to our current partners!

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San Diego  La Paz

  • 12-14 days

8-10 Port of Calls November 2017

CUBAR 2017- Traditional Program

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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

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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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SeaKeepers Discovery Yachts Mission

The International SeaKeepers Society promotes oceanographic research, conservation and education through direct involvement with the yachting community. SeaKeepers enables the yachting community to take full advantage of their unique potential to advance marine sciences and to raise awareness about global ocean issues. The SeaKeepers DISCOVERY Yachts Program is our foremost initiative in accomplishing our mission and goals.

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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

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Cruise Activities

Beach/marina parties Fuel reservation/coordination down Baja Marina coordination Support Staff

  • Medical
  • Mechanical
  • Bilingual representative

Cruise routing details/information Professional weather routing

CUBAR: A Well-Organized Event

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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

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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

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Pat Rains Past FUBARs 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 CUBAR

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Here’s a quick peek at what to expect – FUN!

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Fleet of 40 to 50 powerboats. minimum 4 POB / boat = 180 new cruising pals similarly adventurous

Many veteran Mexico cruisers, some First-Timers.

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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.
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All the charts & route plans will be announced. NOBODY WILL GET LOST!

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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.
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All these marina dockmasters will take good care of us in Mexico

Fito

Baja Naval Neil Shroyer Banderas Bay Gaby Ley

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From reserving your slip, handling paperwork to diesel

  • fuel. From local services & haul outs to airport shuttle.

NO HAY PROBLEMA

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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

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Guadalupe Valley wine country, LA Cetto case discounts, delivered to your boat Who’s signing up for the Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting?

Ensenada

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Ensenada – lunch in the Bibayoff Vineyard, Guadalupe Valley

Tables set up in the vineyard, 6 fabulous courses, 6 pairings, gold medal chef & wines.

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Meet adventurous boaters 40 – 50 powerboats expected in the CUBAR fleet. Average 4 adults per boat = 180 new cruising pals

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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

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Fueling up at Turtle Bay

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Water color class in La Paz

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Ham Radio “gam” and fest on the beach, hot dogs & cold beer. Yacht club pool with bar service

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Encounter Marine Wildlife

Docile bat rays in Sea of Cortez

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Courting frigate birds with nest ready Frigate gosling & mama

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Gray whale breaching as we depart Mag Bay

Dorado dinner

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Help naturalists rescue sea turtle hatchlings from damaged nests

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Encounter marine wildlife … and eat them!

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Soak up some Mexican culture

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Mask makers

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Copala

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WiFi and lap pool? Yeah, that’s local culture!

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Relax in pristine anchorages

Muertos Cove

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Socialize at casual parties

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Turtle Bay beach party

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Somewhere in La Paz – I forget where!

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Puerto Escondido

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Explore the Sea of Cortez and the Gold Coast cruising grounds

Warm up to further cruising in Mexico

Puerto Escondido San Carlos / Guaymas Topolobampo Mazatlan Puerto Vallarta Barra Navidad

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We hope the CUBAR will help you warm up to further cruising in Mexico

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The CUBAR is just the beginning!

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Questions?

www.cubar.org