East Cape

Sunday, Father’s Day, was another beautiful day for a picnic at Cabo Riviera.  There was a nice breeze off the Sea of Cortez to keep temperatures comfortable.  The location of the picnic moved closer to the water to allow for views of the wonderful beach while eating and enjoying live Spanish music.  Escalades and boats were lined up ready for anyone that wanted to see current progress by land or marina, which proved to be a very busy day for us sales agents.  I happened to be on tour 4 of the 5 hours during the picnic, and enjoying every opportunity to share the latest news.

Attendance was great, and the kids swimming without a care in the world, of course were the happiest.  If you joined us for the Cabo Riviera Beach Picnic we hope you had a wonderful time and for those that missed it this time email me to find out when the next one will be.  kelina@cabomarinakelina.com.

Beach Picnic June 2011

I am not much of a fishing person but I do enjoy going out onto the Sea of Cortez and tossing a line here and there to see what comes up. I have never been disappointed so far after living here 3 years. Sports Fishing Magazine writes “The fishing in Cabo is like no other place on earth. There is always something to catch in the Sea of Cortez. When the bite is a little slow in one area there are always other places to run and other species to target.” If you are heading to any of the great hotels on the East Cape be sure to leave a little time to see Cabo Riviera. Next year, this time, you may just be fishing out of our Marina.

This past Thursday night, classical guitarist Samir Belkacemi performed in the La Ribera Municipal Center for attendees. Young guitarist Samir Belkacemi is a performer who combines influences from his father’s Algerian folkloric roots and his mother’s exuberant Mexican background. Born in Tasmalt, Algeria, in 1977, the musician immigrated to Mexico at the age of eight. Belkacemi is a longtime resident of Mexico City, claiming both nationalities and cultural affiliations. Infused with references to classical, flamenco and Arab music, his original compositions are characterized by strong tonalities and rhythms that frequently oscillate in rising siroccos of mood.

Thursday’s event was really successful. There was about 70 people in attendance and of course the concert was magnificent. Cabo Riviera provided the wine & water and the Delegation of La Ribera provided delicious appetizers. People from the town, Mexicans, Americans & Canadians enjoyed the concert, the food and the wine. During conversations with the Delegate of La Ribera Julio Montano and organizers, all of them expressed their gratitude to Cabo Riviera. We look forward to many more events such as this in the town of La Ribera. To see pictures of this beautiful event click here.

Muy Bueno
July 31, 2010 ‘ by Capt. Dave Lear

Baja California’s East Cape region is known for its beautiful uncrowded beaches, aqua blue water and warm, friendly people. I’s also an outstanding big game fishing destination as this week’s Bisbee East Cape Offshore Tournament clearly Boats moor in front of the Hotel Buena Vista.demonstrated. With three new records set, 117 billfish caught and more than $300,000 in prize money spread among the 56-boat fleet, the 11th annual edition was a resounding success.

What a great week, said Tournament Director Wayne Bisbee after the gala beachside awards ceremony at the Hotel Buena Vista Resort. We had perfect weather and some quality fish come to the scales. I ca’s think of a better way to kick off our second decade at East Cape.

Thomas Lansing, of Phoenix, AZ, was the biggest winner overall. Fishing aboard Dream Weaver, Lansing boated a 581-pound black marlin on Wednesday and followed that up by scaling a dorado weighing 52.3 pounds on Friday. Lansing pocketed $93,646 for his Dream Weaver at the Awards Celebrationefforts. His marlin was also the largest known black on record in tournament history.

The father/son team of Vic and J.V. Lattimore also scored big in the marlin category. J.V. landed the week’s second largest marlin, a blue weighing 441 pounds, while Vic added a 377-pound blue. The 441 was another new East Cape Offshore tourney record. With their Day 3 daily jackpot, plus the second and third fish in the marlin division, Team Cowboy VII took home $74,393 in cash prizes.

Randy Hinton, fishing aboard Incognito, set the tournament dorado record when he brought his 55.8-pound bull to the scales. Hinton’s fish beat the previous mark by one pound, which coincidentally was set by Team Cowboy VII in 2008. Hinton won $9,408 for taking the dorado division.
Alan Martin took top honors in the tuna division by whipping a 151.8-pound yellowfin. Martin was fishing on Mi Sueno for his catch. He also pocketed $9,408 forZhao at the Awards Celebration.
the top division prize.

Don Whittier , who fished on one of the smaller boats in the fleet, Zhao, his 23 Parker center console, (www.caboadventuresportfishing.com)swept all three daily tuna jackpots. Whittier boated yellowfins weighing 128, 106.7 and 120.4 pounds, respectively, to earn $31,875 in prize money. Togo Hazard on the Dottie B II and Alonso Aspe Franco on Condor were the other daily winners in the dorado dailies. Hazard’s fish weighed 50.8 pounds while Franco’s tipped the scales at 45.8 pounds. Both anglers won $10,625 for their jackpot prizes.

In the Release Division, Team Don Valerio was first, followed by Sea Fevers and Cabo Magic. Release points were earned for successful catches of striped marlin, sailfish and spearfish. Blue and black marlin weighing less than the 300-pound minimum also earned release points.

Muy bueno! Very good! That sums up the 11th annual East Cape Offshore Tournament, Bisbee said afterward. Next stop on our Baja Series is the Los Cabos Offshore Tournament in October. If we have anything close to the action and excitement this event generated, we’re in for another fun ride.

Today kicks off the Bisbees East Cape fishing tournament which Cabo Riviera is a proud sponsor of at this event. For information about this event visit East Cape Offshore Fishing Tournament or for live cam watching from your home visit Offshore Live Broadcasting.

On July 2nd Captain Ramon Almanza in his super panga “Los Amigos” caught a 104 pound Wahoo off the shores of Cabo Riviera on the Sea of Cortez. This Wahoo is believed to come in second to the IGFA world record set in July of 2005 by 15 year old Sara Hayward of Nacogdoches, Texas when she landed a 182 pound Wahoo 10 miles Southeast of the Cabo San Lucas Arch. Imagine in Cabo Riviera on any given day you could walk out of your home, jump on your boat, and cast a line within minutes of leaving the breakwaters to catch your own record breaking fish.