Around San Carlos & Guaymas in Photos

Before it gets too hot, try hiking Tetakawi beachside.

To see more photos, click here. New photos added weekly.

Kite-board at the Hangout.

The Ladies International Fishing Tournament

One of San Carlos’ many popular fishing tournaments, the Ladies International Fishing Tournament takes place on May 28, 29 & 30, 2010 (Memorial weekend).

This tournament is sponsored by Club Deportivo de San Carlos.

For more information, contact Dolores Ruppel at quepasa@prodigy.net.mx

or Donna Moulden at ezmony@prodigy.net.mx.

What’s Happening in the Water?

Johan Broere’s Dive Report

The shorty’s have come out of the closet. The water is warming up and the weather is great. We enjoyed 72-74 F in Lalos Cove, but still found 66 F during a deeper dive. Wind and wave action was not too bad and visibility generally was very good. Just like last year we saw Longtail stingray this third week of May.

There is a school hanging out at the tip of Deer Island, and some are in Lalos Cove. The Kelp is still growing in some places and it is a great place for lots of fish to feed. There are lots of Bullseye Electric Stingrays and Banded Guitarfish around.

This is a picture of Goose Barnacles I found at San Pedro Island. They attach to floating logs or other hard surfaces like turtles, which reminds me, they are back also. It is definitely great diving this time of year.

I hope to see you down there, Johan.

Dive San Carlos

Where are the Fish?

Things are heating up for tournament season. We caught the first tuna of the year on Wild Bill of Deadliest Catch’s boat on Saturday.  Only one, but it gave us a good taste of ahi sashimi.  At the Wine Bar I seared it, cut sashimi, and made poke. Now I hope that I can find another one!

Also in the box this last week was seen a wahoo. They too are one of the best fish to eat and can often be an early season surprise catch.  The pangas are working the reef pretty hard for bottom-fish.  I have seen some nice large calico bass in the cooler at the Esterito.  Some big dorado are starting to be caught.  Most of them are five to ten miles outside the reef chasing the flying fish.  If you see diving frigates then head over there fast.

Lots of billfish out there.  Some are being caught, but we sure are losing a lot.  They seem to be slashing the baits more with their bills rather than trying to swallow the baits.  I think I’ve had ten marlin on, but not for more than a minute.  They are even throwing the hooks on the baited lures.  Maybe it’s just my bad luck.  That’s O.K., because I’m saving all my good luck for the tournaments!

Memorial Day weekend is the annual Ladies International Fishing Tournament.  Come down and check the weigh-ins on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.  Though it seems like the real competition is between their male captains, these ladies take the competition very seriously.  It is a lure and angler tournament with the ladies competing for the holy grail of the mythical crystal salad bowl.  I have only had the chance to see it once.  The week after will be the two day annual Rescate Yacht Club fishing tournament.  After that,  myself and Ruby Wine Bar will host the first Father’s Day Tournament where we will be crossing over to Santa Rosalia and back for a fun two day tournament.  Looks like a few more days of wind, but then the summer season will begin.

Hope to see you on the water!

Sign up for one of the fishing tournaments.

tight lines, Bryan Replogle repsilon@aol.com
Team Margarita Sportfishing San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

Fiestas del Pitic

Type of Festival: Dance and Music

Location: Hermosillo
Name of Festival: Fiestas del Pitic, Festival Callejero Artistico y Cultural

Festival Description: The Municipal Institute of Culture and Arts is the creative machine behind the artistic and cultural movement of Hermosillo; from the management, promotion and diffusion of art and the popular culture through work with institutions, companies, the artistic union and the community in general.

Festival slogan: “En el Bicentenario ¡vívelas con alegría!“

Start time: Friday, May 28, 2009 at 3:00pm

End time: Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 6:00pm

Click here for details

29th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CUP REGATTA

Tucson Sailing Club proudly presents the;

29th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CUP REGATTA

This year’s Regatta will be somewhat different from previous years.  Events will he held at the Marina Cantina and San Carlos Plaza Hotel.  If there are changes, final event schedules and notices will be posted at various locations in San Carlos and at the Marina.

Click here for the full schedule

Click here to see the race courses

Click here to sign up

What’s Playing at MMCinemas?

Some of the movies now playing:

Robin Hood.  Starring Russell Crowe, the story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood. Click here for a preview

Iron Man 2. Robert Downey Jr returns as Tony Starks, aka Iron Man in this continuation of the Marvel comic classic. This time, he battles Mickey Rourke as the evil Ivan Vanko. Also staring Don Cheadle, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Samuel Jackson. Click here for a preview.

Legion (Legión de Angeles). Denis Quaid stars in this action fantasy flick. Click here for a preview.

Motherhood (Mamá Está Loca) with Uma Thurman. Click here for a preview.

Clash of the Titans (Furia de Titanes) with Sam Worthington (as Perseus), Liam Neeson (as Zeus) and Ralph Fiennes (as Hades). Plot: The mortal son of the god Zeus embarks on a perilous journey to stop the underworld and its minions from spreading their evil to Earth and the heavens. Watch a preview.

Most “Hollywood” movies for adults are in English with Spanish subtitles, but check before you go. Cost — Adults $47 pesos, $37 pesos on Wednesday. And, the first movie each day is only $42 pesos.

For a full listing and show times, click MMCinemas. Under Selecciona, choose “Sonora” and “Guaymas”. On the next page, where it says “todos los complejos”, chose MMC Guaymas – then click “buscar”.

Happy Hours

• Bonifacio’s. Half price appetizers from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

• Captain’s Club. Every day from 3:00pm to 5:00pm with 15 peso Corona, Pacifico, and Chope. 35 peso Margaritas and 25 peso well drinks. Closed on Tuesdays.

• Ruby Wine Bar. 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Corona and Pacificos are 10 pesos each and well drinks are 20 pesos each (including margaritas).

• Fiesta Hotel & Bar Coral. 1:00pm to 7:00pm. 15 peso beer.

• Evie’s. 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday. 2×1 national drinks.

• Pool House Sport Bar. 4:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday with Tecate 12.50 pesos, 1 lt cerveza 35 pesos. Free pool during happy hour.

• Club Nautico. The bar opens at 12:00pm with Happy Hour from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 11.50 pesos ($1 USD) cervezas.

• Pancho Villa. 4:00pm to 7:00pm with all beers only 15 pesos and 2×1 margaritas. Big screen TVs in the sports bar.

• Tequila’s. 3:00pm -6:00pm.

• Banana’s. Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm: 15 pesos national beer 25 pesos well drinks. Every Sunday is “Bloody Mary Sunday” with 25 peso Bloody Mary’s all day long. Everyday: 45 peso margarita and 55 peso pina colada.

• Marina Cantina. 11:00am -5:00pm, Monday through Friday, 12 peso beer (Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Modelo, Modelo Light, Corona, Corona Light). And, Ten Peso Tuesdays with 10 pesos beer (Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Modelo, Modelo Light, Corona, Corona Light) all day long (11:00am until closing) — no food purchase necessary!

• Paradise Bar. Thursday, all day, 25 peso national drinks. Everyday, get a 10 bottle bucket of Sol for 150 pesos, or bucket of Tecate for 200 pesos.

• Mar de Cortez at Pilar. 4:00pm – 6:00pm with 20 peso beer, 20 peso margaritas and 70 peso pitchers of beer.

Wednesday Movie

A Serious Man

Nominated for Best Picture and Best Screenplay, A Serious Man, reviewers are saying “Blending dark humor with profoundly personal themes, the Coen brothers deliver what might be their most mature — if not their best — film to date.”

This program is for members of the San Carlos Yacht Club, and members of Ocean Camp San Carlos, A.C.  If you are not a member, Ocean Camp membership cards will be available at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. A valid membership card and contributions to the Cinema Projector replacement fund will be requested.

Doors open at 6:30pm for hamburgers. Movie starts at 7:30pm (note new time). FREE popcorn.

Watch a preview

Ska Festival

When: May 29th – 8:00 pm – 2:00am

Where: Guaymas – Restaurant “La Barca de Guaymas”

What: Ska Music Festival with several bands playing,

including; Parkinson (Ska-Hermosillo),

Jakeka (Ska-Guaymas),

Renkor (ska-Hillo),

Neosis (Tributo a la Maldita Vecindad),

Generacion Perdida (tributo al Ultimo Ke Zierre)

Click here for details

Parque Infantil (Kids Park)

The “Parque Infantil” (Kids Park) in Guaymas is located about a mile south of Colegio Americano.

The park includes many kids favorites like mary-go-arounds, pirate ship, live entertainment, miniature golf, go-karts, and lots more.

The entrance fee is only 5 pesos (~.50 cents).

See a video of this wonderful park, and more pictures here

Read the full story of how the Governor of Sonora in conjunction with DIF made this kids dream a reality.

Mark Mulligan Concert

May 26th at 6:00pm (Tomorrow), help Mark celebrate his birthday at the Hotel Fiesta. Mark and The Twins will be performing songs in Spanish and in English. Mark is also buying and sharing a keg of beer to help you, help him, celebrate his birthday.

Tickets are 150 pesos and are available at Hotel Fiesta and Long Seaside Realty.

Can’t wait to see Mark again? Watch videos of him performing at Sonoran Sky and with the Parrot Mafia.

What’s Happening This Week?

Wednesday, May 26

Special Event

• Sam’s Club Opening. NEW

Entertainment

• Movie at the Yacht Club, featuring “A Serious Man”. Doors open at 6:30pm for hamburgers. Movie starts at 7:30pm.
• Danny Moreno. 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Eric Holland. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Omar Arriaga Piano & Guitar Music with Guests. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Karaoke. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.

Clubs & Organizations

• AA – Meeting. 6:00pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.

Thursday, May 27

Special Event

• Fiestas del Pitic in Hermosillo with live music, theater, ballet and more. En el Bicentenario ¡vívelas con alegría! NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Pool House. Reggae and Rock.
• Sandra’s Mariachi. 6:30pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• Eric Holland. 5:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Karaoke with Alfredo. 7:00pm in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.
• La Familia. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• Karaoke. 9:00pm, Club Nautico.
• Karaoke. 9:00pm – 3:00am, Froggy’s.
• Silencio de Blanca. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa.

Clubs & Organizations

• San Carlos Men’s Breakfast Club. 9:00am, Embarcadero at MarinaTerra.

Friday, May 28

Special Event

• Ladies International Fishing Tournament – For more information, contact Dolores Ruppel at quepasa@prodigy.net.mx NEW
• Fiestas del Pitic in Hermosillo with live music, theater, ballet and more. En el Bicentenario ¡vívelas con alegría! NEW
• Regata Internacional, Tucson Sailing Club. NEW

Entertainment

• Eric Holland. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Danny Moreno. 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar.
• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
• Lorena Robles. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Manuelitos. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• The Twins. 9:00pm – midnight, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta.
• Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• Control A. 9:00pm to 11:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.

Clubs & Organizations

• Tecalai Library. 9:00am – 1:00pm. Works on a “leave one, take one” basis. Or, if you don’t have a book to leave, you can make a small donation.

Saturday, May 29

Special Event

• Ladies International Fishing Tournament – For more information, contact Dolores Ruppel at quepasa@prodigy.net.mx NEW
• 12 Hours Saving Lives Mountain Bike Race, located at Bella Esperanza, on the north side of San Carlos. NEW
• Fiestas del Pitic in Hermosillo with live music, theater, ballet and more. En el Bicentenario ¡vívelas con alegría! NEW
• Regata Internacional, Tucson Sailing Club. NEW

Entertainment

• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm -8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
• Danny Moreno. 5:30pm -8:30pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Ron Daizley. 6:30pm- 9:30pm, Captain’s Club.
• Bobby & Leslie: “unplugged” with The Twins. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• Cash Ross. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Lorena Robles. 7:00 – 10:00pm, La Conquista.
• Manuelito y Los Retro Rockets. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• Omar Arriaga with Elba Santiago. 9:00pm – midnight in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.
• Luna. 9:00pm- 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.
• Control A heats up the dance floor with live salsa, pop, rock and dance tunes from 11:00pm to 2:30am at Club Nautico.

Sunday, May 30

Special Event

• 12 Hours Saving Lives Mountain Bike Race, located at Bella Esperanza, on the north side of San Carlos. NEW
• Ladies International Fishing Tournament – For more information, contact Dolores Ruppel at quepasa@prodigy.net.mx NEW
• Fiestas del Pitic in Hermosillo with live music, theater, ballet and more. En el Bicentenario ¡vívelas con alegría! NEW
• Regata Internacional, Tucson Sailing Club. NEW

Entertainment

• Control A. 2:00pm – 6:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Open Mic. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Danny Moreno. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Acoustic music from Luna. 7:00pm -11:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Omar Arriaga. 9:00am – 12:00pm, Fiesta Hotel. Enjoy piano music on the beach deck and a breakfast buffet.
• Jorge Pomp presents “unplugged” Trova, Sunday’s starting at 9:00pm, Club Nautico.

Clubs & Organizations

• Church Service. Chapel by the Sea non-denominational Christian Church. 8:30am.
• Church Service. San Carlos Community Church, 9:00am.
• AA – Meeting. 6:00 pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.

Monday, May 31

Entertainment

• Silent Movie Night with Omar Arriaga.7:00pm – 8:30pm, Captain’s Club.
• Weekly Texas Hold-Em Tournament at La Palapa Griega. Sponsored by Sonora is Safe. Registration is at 5:00pm and play starts at 5:30pm, with a break at 6:30pm for dinner. Everything on the menu is 50% off for the players, except drinks. Buy-in is 250 pesos. For more information, call Mel at 622-105-7212.

Tuesday, June 1

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Soggy Peso.
• Efrain and Martin Giacoman. 5:00pm -8:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.

Clubs & Organizations

• Computer Club. 9:15am at Tequilas — early birds meet for breakfast at 8:30am. For more information contact Phyllis at 226-2153.

Sports

• The Nifty Niners – the ladies 9 hole golf group. 9:00am. Visitors, residents and golf members are welcome to join us at the San Carlos Country Club. For more info, email us at scniftyniners@yahoo.com or call 226-1519.

• June 4 – 6th. The Rescate/Yacht Club Fishing Tournament.
• July 1 – 4th. 63rd International Billfish Tournament.
• July 30 – Aug 1st. Hooked on San Carlos fishing tournament organized by Sonora is Safe.

If you’re asking yourself, how do I get my events & happy hour added, the answer is simple: Just email us and we’d be happy to list your events for free.

What’s Up San Carlos is published by David Irons and Christa Thomas

Special thanks to Sue Fehrle, Eric Holland, Johan Broere and Bryan Replogle for their help with this issue.