HA-HA FOLKS ALREADY IN HOT WATER!
Kathy Erwin of the San Luis Obispo-based Brewer 44 Sea Bella reports that there are already seven Ha-Ha boats in Ensenada with more expected soon.
"The crews of four boats — Sea Bella, Serina, Reverence, and Arkouda — got together for a trip to Playa Aquacaliente 50 miles south of Ensenada," reports Kathy. "It has natural hot springs that boil up in the sand at low tide. Dig a hole at low tide and it fills with super hot water. So hot that you can’t dig too deep or your feet will get scalded — and quickly, too.
In other words, nothing like the water along the Central California coast.
"Our group of four Ha-Ha boats are very quickly becoming a tight group of sailors," says Kathy, "and looking for more while we wait for the November 1 Ha-Ha start."
The Grand Poobah reminds everyone that an Ensenada Ha-Ha start is perfectly viable, as it makes the first leg 55 miles shorter, and it's much more likely you can get a berth in Ensenada than in San Diego.
What about the Skipper's Meeting and Last Cheeseburger in Paradise Kick-Off Costume Party the day before the start? No problem. Take the ABC bus and red trolley up the day before and spend the night in a Shelter Island area hotel. There are some economical ones. After the Kick-Off Party, hop back on the Red Trolley to Tijuana, then the ABC bus to Ensenada. The Poobah has done this trip many times.
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