There’s never a bad time for a new ride. Maybe you’ve been thinking about a nice all-purpose vehicle, something equally at
home in the city and country, useful for both work and play, perfect for family outings and date nights. Perhaps a crossover along the lines of a sporty 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 5-door SUV, or a 2018 Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck with double-wishbone suspension.
Well, you could head down to your local Volkswagen dealership, but that would be expensive and probably involve a lot of time consuming paperwork. We recommend heading to the Los Cabos municipality’s gorgeous East Cape instead, where you can spend a few sunny days fishing for trophy-sized wahoo and dorado, and stand a pretty good chance of winning a boatload of cash and a brand new set of wheels in the bargain.
Los Cabos has for decades been home to some of the world’s most famous fishing tournaments, but what many visitors may not know is that in addition to millionaire makers like Bisbee’s Black & Blue in Cabo San Lucas, the area also hosts two summer tournaments whose big prize is a brand new, fully-loaded automobile.
The 14th Annual East Cape Dorado Shootout
Since 2005, the beautiful East Cape community of Los Barriles has been hosting a one-day dorado fishing shootout. Dorado, for the uninitiated, is the Spanish word for what fishermen in the Western U.S. call mahi-mahi, and people in the Eastern U.S. typically refer to as dolphin or dolphinfish.
By any name, it’s a delicious food fish; and by any standards, the East Cape Shootout is one of the most popular annual fishing tournaments in Los Cabos, with an average turnout of about 130 teams per year.
Team entry for this year’s tournament, to be held July 21, is $500. That’s the ante for a shot at a new Amarok pickup and other prizes. Optional side jackpots can also be lucarative. Last year, jackpot purses alone totaled over $126,000.
The 2nd Annual East Cape Gold Cup Wahoo Jackpot Tournament
The Gold Cup Wahoo Jackpot may not have the history of the Dorado Shootout – the inaugural tournament was held in 2017 – but it follows along the same lines: same entry fee, same basic set-up. The only real difference is the focus for fishermen, who will shift their priorities from golden hued dorado to swift swimming wahoo, a tasty game fish capable of speeds up to 60 miles per hour.
This year’s tournament is slated for August 25 and will feature over $100,ooo in cash and prizes. In addition to the new Volkswagen Tiguan, lucrative rewards will be distributed to the second and third places finishers in the wahoo category. Booty is also in the cards for those who bag the biggest dorado and tuna, plus great raffle items like fishing tackle, lures, rods, tackle boxes and gift certificates.
Both tournaments are sponsored by Van Wormer Resorts, with the post-fishing awards ceremonies held at the regional group’s picturesque Palmas de Cortez property in Los Barriles.
Participants aren’t restricted to Van Wormer based accommodations, however. The East Cape – a 70-mile stretch of pristine coastline that extends northwards from San Jose del Cabo to the Bay of Palms – also boasts a premium selection of villa rentals, relaxing beachfront getaways available at surprisingly affordable rates.
For more information about villa rentals in Los Cabos, call us TOLL FREE at 1-888-655-4548, visit www.LosCabosVillas.com, or email us at Info@LosCabosVillas.com.
Photo courtesy of Van Wormer Resorts.
Upcoming Event Calendar
March
Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Todos Santos Film Festival – March 7 – 11
Baja Shakespeare Festival – March 9 – 11, 14 – 17
Wine & Cheese Festival at Sheraton Grand Hacienda del Mar – March 10
El Triunfo Festival Artesanal – March 11
East Cape Arts Festival – March 18
Traditional Fiestas in San Jose del Cabo – March 14 – 19
El Ganzo Music Presents: Jenny & The Mexicats – March 24
Semana Santa (Holy Week) – March 25 – 31
Rancho Pescadero Yoga, Surf & Nutrition Retreat – March 28 – April 1
April
Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – April 5, 12, 19, 26
Paws n’ Claws Golf Tournament and Dinner – April 8
Sabores de Baja Festival in Miraflores – April 15
NORRA Mexican 1000 – April 20 – 26
Los Cabos Culinary Awards – April 25
2018 Taco Fest Los Cabos at Casa Dorada – April 28
May
483rd La Paz Foundation Festival – May 3 – 5
Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Cinco de Mayo – May 5
Día de la Madre (Mother’s Day) – May 10
Gastrovino Food & Wine Festival – May 19 – 20
White Party at ME Cabo and Blue Marlin Ibiza – May 26
Rancho Pescadero Yoga, Surf & Nutrition Retreat – May 30 – June 2
June
Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – June 7, 14, 21, 28
Pelagic Triple Crown: 5th Annual Cabo Summer Slam – June 7 – 9
Los Cabos Open of Surf – June 11 – 17
Fiesta de la Musica – June 23
Stars and Stripes Golf & Fishing Tournament – June 28 – July 1
July
East Cape Dorado Shootout Fishing Tournament – Jul. 21
Los Cabos Open of Tennis – July 30 – Aug. 4
Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Fishing Tournament – Jul. 31 – Aug. 4
August
East Cape Gold Cup Wahoo Jackpot Fishing Tournament – Aug. 25
September
Día de la Independencia (Independence Day) – Sep. 16
October
Los Cabos Billfish Tournament – Oct. 14 – 18
Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Fishing Tournament – Oct. 18 – 21
Bisbee’s Black & Blue Fishing Tournament – Oct. 23 – 27
25th Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers Rally – Oct. 28 – Nov. 10
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) – Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
November
Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Life Luxe Jazz Experience at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica – Nov. 1 – 4
IRONMAN 70.3 Latin American Tri Club Championship – Nov. 4
Adidas Golf Invitational at Cabo del Sol – Nov. 6 – 11
WON Tuna Jackpot – Nov. 7 – 10
SCORE Baja 1000 – Nov. 14 – 18
Día de la Revolución (Revolution Day) – Nov. 20
Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) – Nov. 22
December
Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27
Virgin of Guadalupe Feast Day – Dec. 12
Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) – Dec. 24
Navidad (Christmas) – Dec. 25
Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) – Dec. 31
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