Important Dates
September 9 - Mexico Only Crew List Party and Baja Ha-Ha Reunion, Encinal YC in Alameda, 6 - 9 p.m. Entry is free for current paid entries (Captain and First Mate), $7 for everyone else. There will be a no-host bar, door prizes, and some free munchies. Mexico cruising experts will also be on hand.
September 10 - Final deadline for all entries to be received by Baja Ha-Ha, Inc. This includes all bios, photos, payment check as well as Skippers Release of Liability and Crew Waivers from each crew member. (Last minute crew deletions/additions can be made on October 26 in San Diego.)
October 18 - Ha-Ha Welcome to San Diego Party hosted by Chris Frost of Downwind Marine. Chris and his staff provide hot dogs, chili, chips, salsa, soft drinks and beer - as well as info on Mexican cruising. Please bring a side dish if possible. From noon until 4 p.m. at Downwind Marine, 2804 Canon St., San Diego, CA 92106; (619) 224-2733. Ha-Ha entrants only, please.
October 24, 5 p.m. - Informational meeting about the annual Pacific Puddle Jump passage from Mexico to French Polynesia. Digital slide show presentation with informational handouts. Co-sponsored by the Tahiti Tourism board. Inside West Marine, 1250 Rosecrans St, San Diego; (619) 225-8844.
October 25, 9 a.m. - Final deadline for all Skipper and Crew Waivers to be turned in at the Ha-Ha Rally Center inside West Marine (last-minute crew changes/additions only; others should be mailed in earlier). Staff will be set up from 8:30 to 10 a.m. only to accept Waivers. If all your Release & Waiver forms aren’t in, you can apply for reinstatement at Turtle Bay. 1250 Rosecrans St, San Diego; (619) 225-8844.
October 25, 11 a.m. - Skippers' meeting inside West Marine. Final Rally Instructions will be handed out and questions answered. Skippers only, please. 1250 Rosecrans St, San Diego; (619) 225-8844.
October 25, 1 p.m. - The Annual Ha-Ha Halloween Costume Party and BBQ in the West Marine parking lot. Co-hosted by West Marine and Almar Marinas. Come in costume! Skipper and First Mate get T-shirts, hats, tote bags and other souvenirs, as well as a free Mexican ‘tune-up’ dinner. Dinner and beverages for additional crew is $10. T-shirts and other souvenirs will be for sale. 1250 Rosecrans St, San Diego; (619) 225-8844.
New! October 26, 10 a.m. - Baja Ha-Ha Kick-Off Parade. Complete schedule:
9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - South Bay boats pass San Diego to Harbor Island.
9:45 a.m. - All boats gather off America's Cup Harbor between Harbor Island and Shelter Island.
10:00 a.m. - Parade past southwest corner of Shelter Island past San Diego fireboat.
11:00 a.m. - America's Cup starting gun begins Baja Ha-Ha XVI.
View a diagram of the parade route here. For more information, contact the San Diego Port Tenants Association, (619) 226-6546.
October 26, 11 a.m. - Start of Leg One for all boats off Coronado Roads - about 90 minutes from Cabrillo Isle Marina. Wear your Halloween costume on the starting line and be eligible for a special prize!
October 29 - No host party at Vera Cruz Restaurant in fabulous downtown Turtle Bay.
October 30 - Famous Turtle Bay Beach Potluck Party from 10 a.m. until sundown. Be careful landing your dinghy - you don't want to be dumped and have your outboard chop you up!
October 31, 8 a.m. - Start of Leg Two to Bahia Santa Maria.
November 2 - 'Bahia Santa Maria Day' - a lazy lay day meant for relaxing and exploring the Bay.
November 3 - Hiking, beach walking, sports and beach party - if surf permits - at Bahia Santa Maria.
November 4, 7 a.m. - Start of Leg Three from Bahia Santa Maria to Cabo San Lucas.
November 5 - 'Can't Believe We Cheated Death Again' dance and party madness for the young at heart at Squid Roe until the last body falls. Optional.
November 6 - Cabo Beach Party all afternoon on the beach and perhaps with bonfire into the evening. Details on the site and time to be announced later. Hopefully we'll get discounted food and drinks again this year. Either way, no problema for a fleet that knows how to have fun.
November 7 - Awards Presentations hosted by Cabo Marina adjacent to the fabulous launch ramp in Cabo. Maybe there will be a couple rounds of free beer again this year - but you never know.
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