Kayak Classes on Pilar Yacht Club Patio

Kelly Gossett leads one of his popular kayak classes on the Pilar Yacht Club patio.  Students enjoy ordering breakfast and coffees in the cafe and then watch demonstrations and participate in discussion of technique and theory.  Late morning, they are ready to hit the water and head down to various points on the Rio Grande to practice what they have just learned!! Classes camp in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area right in the Rio Grande gorge and enjoy spectacular sunsets along with camp fire camaradarie.  In the morning, we at Pilar Yacht Club, are happy to supply them with their morning latte and delicious breakfast burrito.  Kelly's favorite, by the way, is the Breakfast Bratwurst Burrito!

Nature Walk with Rivers and Birds

Roberta Salazar from Rivers and Birds (http://www.riversandbirds.com) was at the Pilar Yacht Club on Saturday, June 23 to lead a Nature Walk in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area.  Nature Walkers spent most of the time gleefully wading in the waters of the Rio Grande, discovering animal habitats and hangouts. Roberta's organization is also hosting summer camps and nature hikes, as well as nature discovery days for adults.  Please refer to her website for further information.

Water is warming up!

The water of the Rio Grande is warming up! Swimming time is here-it's a perfect year with low waters and many access points in the Orilla Verde Recreation area. Maps with river access points are available at the BLM visitor center! Remember to pick up your inner tubes at the Pilar Yacht Club--We have a new shipment of river run tubes with rugged outdoor construction, sturdy handles and tow ropes!  Prices are 29.95 for one and buy two or more pay $25 each!
Cafe special this weekend:  BBQ pulled pork sandwiches-a hearty hot sandwich to keep you energized on the river $5

Rafting Companies sponsor Pilar Studio Tour

Local rafting companies are sponsoring Pilar Studio Tour 2012!!!
Current sponsors are Far Flung Adventures www.farflung.com
Big River Rafting  758-9711
Los Rios River Runners  whitewater@newmex.com

Thank you sponsors!!

Link to Pilar fire update--some scary moments yesterday afternoon.  I am looking for some photos to publish!
http://nmfireinfo.com/2012/05/26/pilar-fire-information-fire-100-contained-52612/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Inner Tubes have Arrived!  First Shipment of the year of River Run tubes.  Rugged tubes with handles and tow ropes-perfect for days of swimming and floating!!  They even include a drink holder!!!
Single tubes $29.99  a piece.  Buy two or more  $25 each!


Memorial Weekend Cafe Specials 
All burritos $5    Choose from Classic Breakfast, Breakfast Brat Burrito, Carne Adovada, Chicken Fiesta, or Bean and Cheese Burritos. 
see www.pilaryachtclub.com
 for full descriptions.


Rico Burger w/ side of fries $6
A big juicy burger with a choice of six toppings! Delicious crispy shoestring fries!

3rd Annual "Budofest

• • May 18 at 8:00am until May 20 at 11:00pm

• County rd 70, #71 Dixon, NM 87527

• 3rd Annual "Budo Fest" May 18th-20th, 2012 Friday May 18th, new teams must do at least one training run together on the Embudo from the put-in to the takeout (Atom's house) Saturday May 19th, Teams of 3 race the entire length of the Embudo ...See More  Spectators should park at the the hike in. The hike in is Fishermans trail. 1.5 miles up the dirt road to Ojo Sarco. I'll know by Thursday if there will be enough water to have the Race.