According to Heidi Benson Stagg, the commodore of the Club Crucero, Bayfest 2025, which will take place from April 3rd to April 6th in La Paz is a “GRACIAS” to the Club Cruceros membership for a great year and YOU too are invited.
This is an annual celebration held in La Paz to officially close the sailing season. Over the years, the event has extended far beyond the cruiser’s community, welcoming curious locals, enthusiastic visitors, and anyone seeking a taste of the region’s nautical charm and cultural richness.
There are no fees for participating, playing games or attending the different seminars. Advance tickets are required for the Wine Tasting and Jamaica Me Happy Dinner.
This year’s Bayfest is a mix of nautical fun, and cultural explorations with a genuine community spirit. Bayfest 2025 is April 3rd through 6th in La Paz, with most of the activities, workshops, and games offered at Marina de La Paz a few being held at La Costa Restaurant.
Below are some of this year’s featured seminars and activities. For the full list, check out the club’s website, https://www.clubcruceros.net/, which provides additional information, including the official schedule.
Thursday, April 3:
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Seminar: “Fishing in the Sea of Cortez” by Tom Goldston (Clubhouse Patio in Marina de La Paz)
3 p.m. Dinghy Poker Run
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Live original music with guitarist Russ Hamm
Friday, April 4:
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Seminar: “Understanding Poverty in Developing Countries” by Adam Moss (Vista Room in the Marina de La Paz)
1 p.m. Sailboat Race “Rock to Dock”
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wine Tasting and live music by Ray Cotton
Saturday, April 5:
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Guided sound healing by Margarita Lopez (Vista Room in the Marina de La Paz)
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Talk: “History of La Paz Marinas” by Mac, Mary & Neil Shroyer (Clubhouse Patio in Marina de La Paz)
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Jamaican Me Happy Party featuring live music by Blue Monday
Sunday, April 6:
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Seminar and panel discussion on “The Role of Fascia and its Connection to our Health” by Naailah Auladin with a panel of health experts from different fields, including Holistic Dentist Dr. Juan Alvarez, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Tanya Gosselin Escamilla, and more. (Vista Room in the Marina de La Paz)
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Seminar: “John Steinbeck’s Western Flyer Historic Exploration” by Aracely Rojas (La Costa Restaurant)
2 p.m. Chili Cook Off
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Live music by Unusual Suspects
Sign-ups for the various activities such as seminars, tournaments, the Dinghy Poker Run, and the Chili Cook-off will be posted at the Clubhouse Library located in Marina de La Paz (open between 7:00 am – 10:00 pm). Aside from the above-mentioned activities, each day will have live music, food and drink for purchase, free haircuts, and games including Bocce Ball and Baja Rummy.
Wine Tasting is 300 pesos for 5 Tastes & the Jamaica Dinner for 400 pesos, tickets and Bayfest t-shirts will be on sale on Wednesdays and Fridays at coffee hour at the Clubhouse inside the Marina de La Paz, Mon.-Sat., 9:30-10:30 a.m. See you there!