A BAJA HA-HA 31 — WOULDN'T THAT BE FUN?
The Poobah and Assistant Poobah Patsy Verhoeven had a phone call this morning and compared notes.
The conclusion is that since we're both still healthy, why shouldn't we do a Ha-Ha XXXI?
We still have to confirm some arrangements with the Mexican government, but if it were only up to us, Ha-Ha XXXI will be a go. And we believe it will be a go.
The one change we're considering is spending an additional day in the Bahia Santa Maria / Mag Bay area, and one less day in crowded Cabo San Lucas. But we'll see.
The start would be Monday, November 3 from San Diego.
Assuming all goes well, Ha-Ha XXXI sign-ups will start at noon on May 9.
New to sailing and never heard of the Ha-Ha? It's a 750-mile cruisers' rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas with R&R stops at Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria. About 120 boats do it each year.
There are eight major social events, including the costume kick-off party in San Diego, the cruisers and locals Bazeball game in Turtle Bay, the Beach Party at Turtle Bay, the surreal live music rock 'n roll party at Bahia Santa Maria, the Cheated Death dance party at Squid Roe, and the Here to Eternity Kissing Contest at Mendano Beach.
Not sure if you should do a Ha-Ha? Ask someone who has done one. Or two. Or three. Or 15.
The Poobah, Patsy, and Chief of Security Dona de Mallorca hope that you'll join us sailing south.
The Halloween Costume Kick-Off Party allows everyone to dabble in their alter ego.
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Yes, the fishing is often great on the Ha-Ha.
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The 63-ft Profligate will be the mothership for the 28th time.
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There is plenty of room to anchor at both Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria.
This shows about 1/20th of the Turtle Bay anchorage.
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The Cruisers and Turtle Bay Kids Bazeball Game is riddled with sexism and ageism.
Women and little kids are always safe!
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Want to get your son's nose out of an electronic device?
The Ha-Ha offers many natural attractions.
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Losers! The men have lost the Men versus Women tug-o-war for 16 years in a row.
The eight-to-one women-to-men ratio has helped.
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The Turtle Bay Beach Party is held in one of the more unusual waterfront venues.
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The November colors on the coast of Baja are often sensational.
Ha-Ha winds are usually mild and almost always from the northwest.
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As in any sailing event, things break. Fortunately,
there was a world renowned orthopedic surgeon in the fleet to handle this women's issue.
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All kinds of people do the Ha-Ha.
This woman, who flies rescue choppers for the Coast Guard, did her third last year.
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Is there surfing on the Ha-Ha? Sometimes.
This shot was taken on the point at Bahia Santa Maria.
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