View from the Mica Mine trail

View from the Mica Mine trail
The aerial view of the Yacht CLub and Rio Grande River

Rio Grande recreation!

Rio Grande recreation!
Rio Grande Recreation

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Overstock Sale on Tubes and Boats!

End of season overstock sale this weekend at the Pilar Yacht Club, Highway 68 at 570, Pilar.
River Run Tubes by Intex, River Rat Tubes, Firefly Single Man Inflatable Kayaks (2 available), and Airhead 2-man Inflatable Kayak ( 1 available) are all being sold at 30% off !
Intex River Run 1 Tube: This is our preferred model! Heavy duty materials make it resilient to river hazards.  Features mesh bottom, cup holders, tow rope and clasp, head rest.  30% off brings the price to $24 plus tax. We will help you inflate!  No buybacks.

The River Rat is a large size tube that feature a tow rope-not as durable as the River Run 1.  30% off brings the price to $14.00 plus tax. We will help you inflate. No buy backs.
 Love my Firefly single man inflatable kayaks- lightweight, easy to carry. Easy to maneuver on the water.  Rugged cover over the inflatable tubes protects them from hazards.  30% off brings the price to $175.00 plus tax. We will help you inflate! No buybacks.



2 man inflatable canoe/kayak from Airhead.  Comfortable design with backrests.  Best on the Orilla Verde float, class 1-2 rapids, or lake paddling.  Saw one of these on the Chama the other weekend!
30% off brings it to $140 plus tax.  We will help you inflate. No buybacks.

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Train Wreck Bar B Q will be serving Fri-Sun. At Pilar Yacht Club


Enjoy spare ribs, pulled pork, and beef brisket smoked in Jim's authentic smoker right on the corner! Train Wreck BarB Q serves from noon to 7 pm T the Pilar Yacht Club, Fri - Sun noon to 7 PM or until sold out!

Friday, July 29, 2016

Mesa Madness plays at Pilar Yacht Club on Saturday

Taos area music group "Mesa Madness" is scheduled to play tomorrow from 4:30 to 8 PM. No cover charge.  The musicians describe themselves as delivering "Grateful Dead" style tunes.  Come and enjoy Train Wreck's Bar B Q and listen to a little musical madness!
Train Wreck Bar B Q serves at smoked, slow cooked meats at the Pilar Yacht Club every weekend (Fri-Sun ) this summer from 12 noon to 7 pm.  Come enjoy the ba b q by local Pilarians Jim Norris and Juanita Witcop. During the week, Pilar Yacht Club features its popular American and New Mexican Menu. Breakfast burritos are served every day!

Friday, July 22, 2016

Train Wreck Bar B Q All Weekend long!

Come enjoy Train Wreck's Ribs, Brisket, and Pulled Pork all weekend long!
Sandwiches are served with sides of cole slaw and beans, choice of sauce.
Take your meal to go-or enjoy the shaded porch and back patio at the Pilar Yacht Club! Highway 68 at 570 in Pilar, NM (15 miles south of Taos). 575-758-9072

Available now at the Pilar Yacht Club: Double Tubes w/ cooler and Firefly Inflatable Kayaks

Just in this past week: Two brand new Firefly inflatable kayaks! Retail:  $259
Buyback day use fee $50

Double tubes by Intex with cooler  Retail $75.00
Buyback day use fee $37.50

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Enormous Rack of Ribs from Train Wreck BBQ at Pilar Yacht Club

A rack of ribs from Train Wreck BarBQ is like a double rack from anywhere else!
Taos and Embudo, NM teens enjoy Train Wreck's ribs after a float in the Rio Grande National Monument!
Nice guys from New York enjoy Train Wreck's ribs after a visit to the Georgia O'Keefe Museum in Santa Fe.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Train Wreck BarBQ serving at PYC this weekend

Train Wreck BarBQ will be serving ribs, pulled pork, and beef brisket on Fri. Sat. Sun. From 12 Noon to 7 PM (or until BarBQ sells out!) at the Pilar Yacht Club.
Pilar' s own Juanita Witkop and Jim Norris smoke ( on the premises) and slow cook meats to perfection. Stop by and enjoy Train Wreck's 1/2 or full rack of ribs, Sandwiches served with beans and cole slaw or purchase meats by the pound.  All items are served with a choice of sauces: spicy chipotle, mild sweet and sour, or green chile mustard.




Wednesday, July 6, 2016

VIP's visit Pilar Yacht Club today!

VIP's Sev and John were in the cafe today to enjoy lunch with their respective crews! Sev and his archeology students were back from a hard day's work in the Taos Junction Bridge area.  John was up from Santa Fe, doing a little professional guiding for Los Rios River Runners on the Rio Grande!
Please see our lunch menu below!

Lunch Menu  served 11 AM to close on Mon.-Thurs.     Fri-Sun TRAIN WRECK BAR B Q  serves from 12noon-7 PM

Hot Sandwiiches                                            

Rico Burger: 100% Beef patty with lettuce, tomato,onion, chile, cheese                                          7.50   

Grilled Chicken Sandwich served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chile, cheese                                               7.50

Salmon Burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chile,  cheese                                                         8.50

Vegie Burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chile, cheese   
   8.50

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiich           7.50

Burritos

Beef Brisket Burrito                             6.50

Carne Adovada Burrito                        6.99

Chicken and green chile Burrito          6.99

Dogs and Sausages
Bratwurst on a bun                                4.50
Hot Dog on a bun                                  3.50

Lighter Fare

Quesadilla 4.00
add Guac +1.00, add chile +1.00  add chicken + 1.00  

Tamales  2 per platter    4.50
     Pork and red chile; Chicken and green chile, or Green chile cheese
                                                                           
Chips and Salsa                                              3.00

add guarcamole + 1.00, add cheese + 1.00                       

5 Star Review on Google!

Kelly Gossett left a 5 Star Review on Google for Pilar Yacht Club!
https://business.google.com/u/0/b/101501384202810273423/reviews/l/05542475767542014529/r/3387751341088161986?service=plus&hl=en&utm_campaign=gmb_notifications&utm_source=local_review&utm_medium=desktop.email

Kelly regularly brings his kayak classes to enjoy our famous breakfast burritos on the patio.  He uses our space to give his dry land instruction before getting his classes wet on the Rio Grande!



Breakfast Menu  served * AM to 11 AM  Everyday!  Walk in or pre order by phone!

Try our famous breakfast burritos!

Classic: eggs, potatoes, cheese, green chile                                           6.50

Beans for Breakfast: pinto beans, potatoes, cheese,
add sausage or bacon .50 green chile                                                     5.50

Breakfast Bratwurst: Beer Bratwurst, potatoes, cheese,green chile, sausage or  bacon                                      7.50


Breakfast Platter: eggs how you like them, potatoes, tortilla or toast, 
green chile 7.50


Bagel and cream cheese                                 3.00

Saturday, July 2, 2016

Tubing Season is Here-over 10 tubes sold today!!

Group of 10 grabbed the Intex tubes today--tubing season has officially begun!!
River level has dropped to 991 cfs at Taos Junction Bridge--great level for tubers and still a great fun level for rafters!
usgs water data website with graph

Pick up your tubes at the Pilar Yacht Club!  Heading home on the plane and don't feel like purchasing? Ask about our "Buy back" program!

758-3465
After your float, stop by to enjoy Train Wreck BarBQ!

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Tubing Season is beginning

River has dropped t 1210cfs at Taos Junction Bridge.
Still a good level for the Taos Box-Book your trip now with Frar Flung Advnetures 575-758-2628
Great level for the Racecourse! Far Flung can set you up there too!
Starting to see more and more tubers on the river. Life Jackets are a must!
Get your tube at the Pilar Yacht Club! Remember that we have a buy back program if you prefer to "rent."
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nm/nwis/uv/?site_no=08276500&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060

Friday, June 24, 2016

Train Wreck Bar b q serves ribs this weekend!

Train Wreck Bar B Q will be serving smoked ribs in addition to beef brisket and pulled pork at the Pilar Yacht Club this weekend!

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Amazingly Steady Water Level--just over 2000 cfs

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nm/nwis/uv/?site_no=08276500&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060

Water flow on the Rio Grande has held steady so far in June-Today's reading is 2150 cfs. Great level for running the Taos Box, the Orilla Verde Section, as well as the Racecourse!

Friday, June 10, 2016

Hillbilly Swing and Train Wreck Bar b q this weekend at Pilar Yacht Club






Train Wreck BarBQ  will be serving all weekend at Pilar Yacht Club from 11 AM to 7 PM Fri-Sat.
Join us for some Hillbilly Swing with Averill Lovely and his band from 5-8 PM at the Pilar Yacht Club.

Monday, June 6, 2016

High Water on the Rio Grande

Water level is 2270 Cfs on the Rio Grande! Beautiful trips on the Racecourse and originating from Taos Junction Bridge! Call Pilar Yacht Club to book a trip. 1-575-758-9072