MEXICO REPORT
By CAPT. PAT RAINS
THE WEST COAST’S CUBAR POWERBOAT RALLY IS BACK ON! HERE’S THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW IT’S BACK! THE WEST Coast’s Cruise Underway to Baja Rally powerboat rally was postponed for 2021, but it’s back on for 2022. This is the premier international powerboat cruise on the West Coast of North America. Registration is already open, and this year’s 50-boat roster is filling up fast. Here are the details, and if this sounds interesting, fill out an online application or at least get on the mailing list at https:// c uba r. sdyc .org/2022/12/01/ submit-your-interest/. The CUBAR is an organized 15-day cruise (October 30 to November 13) from San Diego to La Paz in the gorgeous Sea of Cortez. Staff arranges for the Mexico paperwork, fun sponsored parties, vineyard tours, and generous discounts on fuel, and slips at the six popular rest stops along its 95-mile route. Hosted by San Diego Yacht Club, the organizers are inviting the owners of 50 “qualified” powerboats to join this pleasant southbound cruise, now in its eighth rendition since 2007.
Since its inception in 2007, the primary purpose has been to help the many power boaters who’ve always wanted to cruise Mexico’s tropical waters, but who didn’t feel they had enough local knowledge or experience to voyage down the outside coast of Baja on their own. If you’ve looked for an opportunity to experience long-distance 14 SEAMAGAZINE.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022
Route for the 2022 CUBAR cruise from San Diego to La Paz in Baja.
Courtesy Mexico Boating Guide
What’s the CUBAR’s purpose?
