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March 21 2010 page 3

Mateja's customer of the year

AND THE WINNER IS?

Bobby butler presented the joker hat of infamy by last year wionner Cate Baron

Bobby Butler presented the joker hat of infamy by last year winner Cate Baron

The many Sol faces of Bobby Butler

Last Night of the season for the Perez Brothers at Latitude 21

Last night for the Perez Brothers at Latitude 21...everyone had a great time!

New course record for Men's Day set at Field of Dreams...8 under par

Second place finishers men's day
Vallarta Fishing Experience: Yellowfin Tuna South of El Banco, Sailfish Moving into Area
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Yellowfin Tuna caught just South of El Banco on March 11, 2010 by Ken Sutula aboard Mi Jenny.

One thing people think of when they come to Puerto Vallarta is Sportfishing. Many people don't know that this area is considered one of the most productive fishing grounds in the world when it comes to Yellowfin Tuna, Black Marlin and Sailfish. We don't do badly with the Dorado, Cubera Snappers, Rooster fish either, and the list goes on!

Sportfishing in Puerto Vallarta at this time of the year, the slow time of the year most say, is anything but slow. El Banco or The Bank in English this week has seen the return of Yellowfin Tuna. That's right amigos, Yellowfin Tuna just south of El Banco anywhere from five to fifteen miles, Yee Ha!

More good news is that the high spots have these small fish the nationals call Plantinos or Bananas, I couldn't tell you their technical name. They look much like a Goggle eye, but are longer and have a yellow and black stripe on a silver body. This is why I call this area a Marlin McDonalds! Fast food on the way to where ever they're going! Dorado are still running in the 40 lb range at El Banco, Rainbow Runners, Cubera Snappers and the possibility of a Striped Marlin.

Corbete�a remains ignored for the most part. But with Yellowfin just ten to fifteen miles north of the rock, something should start happening in this area soon. The action has been mainly about Cubera Snappers, Rainbow Runners, Amber Jacks, Jack Crevalls, the occasional Striped Marlin and rare Dorado. Needless to say, for these fish you can find them closer in and for less fuel dinero!

The area from El Morro to the Marietta Islands is the place to be yet again this week. With literally every fish you can catch at Corbete�a, there is little reason to venture farther out in the bay than this. Some Sailfish and Striped Marlin have been lost in this area the last couple of weeks and this is an encouraging sign.

Other species in the neighborhood are Jack Crevalls (up to 40 lbs), Snapper (to 35 lbs), Bonito (20 to 35 lbs), African Pompano or in Spanish "Ojo de Peras," Amber Jacks, Needle Fish and if you're lucky, a Rooster fish or two. For a relatively affordable day, bring a few friends and enjoy your day on the water.

The bay has been producing very well this past week as well. If you have a captain that isn't afraid to stay close to the surf line, then there are options you can enjoy and save some serious green! The river mouths always have Roballo, or Snook in English. They can run 45 lbs and fight like demons. The beauty of this fish, they are close and available.

Rooster fish have been hanging in the shallow areas and the surf line, Bonito, Jack Crevalls like crazy in the middle of the bay and a host of other smaller game fish are there for the taking. Now if this is slow fishing, then I'll take slow any day. Remember, it doesn't have to be Moby Dick to be fun!

For the most part, we have seen the Whales head back to their summer playground in the Alaskan waters. But there are still some in the bay, those that decided to extend their vacation, and you will most likely see them on the water. Turtles, Dolphins, I mean the bay is alive with sea life. If you come to Puerto Vallarta and don't find your way on the water, you'll have missed one of the most scenic sights Vallarta has to offer. Even fishing from a rock jetty or off the docks can be an experience you'll remember for years.

Remember, if you're coming to town, have any questions about anything under the sun, think of me as your Man in PV. I am more than happy to make recommendations or suggestions on all subjects. But remember, I have been wrong before... I've been married twice, so I am used to being wrong!

One last thing, the bite at the moment is happening around 10:30 a.m., so getting out too early may work against you... Keep this secret to yourself!

Until next week, don't forget to kiss your fish!

Stan Gabruk is the owner of Master Baiters Sportfishing and Tackle in Marina Vallarta. He came to Puerto Vallarta for a brief, three-week vacation and never left. You can find Stan at his Master Baiters Sportfishing shop in Marina Vallarta, located on the boardwalk down from the lighthouse next to Tikul Restaurant. For more information about fishing in Puerto Vallarta, visit MasterBaiters.com.mx or email Stan at Catchfish(at)MasterBaiters.com.mx.

Birdman Thompson finally catches some big tuna on PV charter

Jim got renamed because his mouth never stopped all day

Blowing smoke nonstop. A fun guy to fish with and he took Larry's place as our wiping boy for two days. I must say we spent more time picking on everybody than we did fishing!!

Bucerias Rotary to hold charity golf tourney at Flamingoes

Dear editor:

I think your readers would be interested in the following item. There certainly are a number of golfers among us.

I was having breakfast with my friend Jorge who owns a window manufacturing company in Bucerias and PV. I was explaining the Las Cabras kindergarten which the Jaltemba Bay Rotary Club was building and he said we would need windows. I said we could not possibly afford windows and he said � I'll donate them�. And he did.

SO... I owe him. One of the ways I can pay back is to promote the Golf tournament his Rotary club, Bahia de Banderas, is having on 27 March, 2010.

Bahia de Banderas Rotary Club third annual Children's Benefit Golf Tourney

The event is at Flamingos; 27 March 2010; cost US$130. You can check out the tourney details here: http://rotarygolfvallarta.org/ . The list of reasons to support this event is both long and impressive including a new kitchen for the Bucerias orphanage, turtle protection and school programs.

Registration and payment by Paypal looks very simple here: http://rotarygolfvallarta.org/reserve.html

Or you can email maru@rotarybahiadebanderas.org. Or call 044-322-149-6992 / 297-0729

Thank you for all that you do to advertise free of charge worthwhile causes like this.

If I can help in any way contact me at sunwatts@gmail.com......Johan

Because I got tired of pasting them all the time here are links to current projects::
La Patria Kinder: http://tinyurl.com/yhxqcg4
El Gran Bazar: http://tinyurl.com/yzeyqu9
Las Cabras Kinder: http://tinyurl.com/y8axmu3
Ecopark: http://tinyurl.com/ygcrt85

Last Sunday's Mixed winners

Field of Dreams new fee schedule.

Mexico maps out World Cup plans

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SAN FRANCISCO � The geography is a little twisted to be sure. But then the best way to get from one point to another isn�t always by following a straight line.

Especially if you want to win some soccer games once you get to the World Cup.

That�s why Nestor de la Torre, the director of national teams for the Mexican soccer federation, has mapped out an arduous itinerary for his country�s World Cup team, one that will take it to at least 11 cities in five countries before landing in South Africa for this summer�s tournament.

It�s a 29,000-mile journey that begins Wednesday night when a young, inexperienced Mexican team takes on Bolivia at San Francisco�s Candlestick Park.

"You can have the best practice systems, but competition is what will ultimately allow you to grow and play better soccer," de la Torre said. "We looked for the best teams in the world, world champions that have star players that we believe we will get a lot out of to take with us down the final stretch and be ready for June."

But the team de la Torre and Coach Javier Aguirre chose for Wednesday�s "friendly" will bear little resemblance to the one Mexico will likely select in May, when World Cup rosters are due. Among the missing here are goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, defender Rafael Marquez, midfielders Giovani dos Santos and Andres Guardado and forwards Omar Bravo, Nery Castillo and Carlos Vela.

All but Ochoa and Bravo are playing overseas, which makes call-ups difficult. But de la Torre said the young roster Mexico will use Wednesday � nine of the 18 players have fewer than five international caps � serves a purpose by allowing the coaching staff to get a closer look at some players who may be ready to challenge for a national team berth. "We divided the preparation process into two parts," de la Torre said. "The first part includes matches that will help us observe the players, matches that are intended to help establish the definite squad and find the players that will best fit the coaching staff�s systems and needs."

It�s an uneven schedule, with early matches against World Cup qualifiers New Zealand and North Korea mixed in with games against Iceland and Senegal, two countries that aren�t in the top 90 of the FIFA rankings.

Bolivia, which has beaten Mexico just once in nine matches, is in between. But de la Torre said this match provides a good test because Bolivia has a style similar to that of Uruguay, a team in Mexico�s first-round group for the World Cup.

"It is all about seeing the candidates and finalizing the training camp squad," he said. Among those hoping to leave a good impression is 21-year-old Chivas striker Javier Hernandez, the leading scorer in Mexico�s Primera Division; 22-year-old defender Hugo Ayala; and 29-year-old midfielder Israel Castro, a veteran of 25 international caps and a likely World Cup selection.

"We�re all in the same situation," Castro said. "Nothing is guaranteed."

And though the Mexican team came together just two days ago, Castro said the attitude has been "very positive."

"We�re all hungry to win a place in the World Cup. We�re all eager to compete with one another. And that will benefit the national team."

Not every player trying to make that team is a young, wide-eyed youngster.

The roster for Wednesday�s match includes forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco, 37, who has more than twice as many international goals (37) as any other national team hopeful.

"I know this is my last World Cup. So I have to prepare myself," said Blanco, who played in both the 1998 and 2002 tournaments.

Golfing in Puerto Vallarta
While Puerto Vallarta is best known for white sand beaches, tropical weather and beach vacation getaways, one of its most striking assets is the wide range of golf courses found here. With 6 world-class golfing facilities in the Banderas Bay area, and 3 exclusive golf resorts just a few hours' drive south, Puerto Vallarta is quickly becoming one of Mexico's leading golf destinations.

With the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Mexican Pacific providing a stunning tropical backdrop, it's no wonder that some of the world's greatest golf course architects have chosen to design golf courses in this region, including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf and Robert von Hagge.

Golfing in and around Greater Puerto Vallarta The first golf course in Puerto Vallarta was built almost 20 years ago at the Flamingos Hotel located in the Bahia de Banderas municipality in the state of Nayarit. This golf course was renovated and reopened last November to the delight of Vallartans and visitors alike. For several years, the Flamingos Golf Course was the only one in the area. It was not until the Marina Vallarta mega construction project that Puerto Vallarta could claim its own Marina Vallarta Golf Course.

With time, additional golf courses were designed and built: Golf great Jack Nicklaus designed the one at Punta de Mita, as well as one of the two Vista Vallarta Golf Courses, where the World Golf Championship was played last December - the other was designed by Tom Weiskopf.

Eight of the holes at Four Seasons Golf Course have a view of the ocean. The 13th hole runs parallel to a lagoon surrounded by natural flowers and animals. It also includes and optional par-3 hole that will challenge the most ardent golfers. The tee is on the mainland while the green is located on a natural island, 194 yards from de coast.

Later on came the Mayan Palace and Paradise Village golf courses. The latter, designed by Robert Von Hagge, is appropriately called El Tigre Golf Course. Professionals say that the El Tigre can be intimidating from the very tight first hole all the way up to the end. It has traps in 13 of the 18 holes, including the island green.

For its part, the Mayan Palace Golf Course, designed by Jim Lipe is a encounter with nature. The beautiful, whimsical facilities created by the hand of man turn this golf course into a unique challenge. As a reward for the effort they have made, players get an incredible, panoramic view of the Bay of Banderas from the 18th hole. This natural scenario represents a challenge to all those willing to face it and conquer it!

About a 2 hour drive from Puerto Vallarta, El Tamarindo Golf Course has been rated "The Best Hidden Link in the World" by many golf publications. Rivaling some of the greatest golf courses in the world, El Tamarindo features fairways that wander through the jungle, 3 breathtaking oceanfront holes, and 9 holes with spectacular views of beautiful beaches.

A little further south, the Isla Navidad Golf Course is one of the most lush golf resorts in the world, with twenty seven holes that offer spectacular ocean, lagoon and mountain views. In Manzanillo, you'll find La Mantarraya Golf Course at Las Hadas, which is considered one the best golf resorts in Latin America, featuring wide fairways and 11 water holes including #18, an Island green built on the ocean.

Manual of Tourist Entry Mexican government

Manual of Tourist Entry ( 282 Kb.)

In this manual you can find the necessary information to visit Mexico, Whether by land, in your own vehicle, by sea, or by air, Whether in a commercial airline or on board a private plane.

Email: mejoraregulatoria@sectur.gob.mx The Canadian dollar (CAD/USD-I0.990.0030.31%) touched the 99-cent U.S. mark Wednesday, continuing to climb as traders bet on a strong Canadian recovery.

�Wayne Gretzky would be proud,� said Eric Lascelles, chief Canada macro strategist at TD Securities, referring to The Great One's hockey number.

The loonie has now shot higher in 12 of the last 13 trading days as it continues to power its way ever closer to parity with the U.S. currency.

EXCHANGE

Euro Mexico Pesos

1.00 EUR = 18.3485 MXN

United States Dollars Mexico Pesos

1.00 USD = 12.9772 MXN

Canada Dollars Mexico Pesos

1.00 CAD = 12.2653 MXN

Last Week

Euro Mexico Pesos

1.00 EUR =
18.6743 MXN

United States Dollars Mexico Pesos

1.00 USD = 13.0185 MXN

Canada Dollars Mexico Pesos

1.00 CAD = 12.4033 MXN

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