Registration for 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha Starts at Noon Tomorrow
This is it, folks! A milestone year. The annual Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers Rally is setting off on its 30th voyage in November, and you’re invited. Registrations open at noon tomorrow, Thursday, May 9. Apart from being able to say, “I was the first!” a good reason to sign up right on opening is that the early birds get the berths.
Docking in Cabo is limited — it’s a popular place. The slips in Cabo will be assigned in the order in which boats sign up. However, the Ha-Ha’s Poobah urges you not to sign up until you are certain that you’ll be able to make the trip, “because ENTRY FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.” You also need to read and accept the Safety Statement before entering your name for the rally.
Once you’re past the formalities, it’s all “go and get ready.” Some people already have their boat set up for cruising; others need to make some upgrades or additions. Whatever it is, you’ll have until the November 3 mandatory skipper check-in and meeting to get yourself, your boat, and your crew organized and down to San Diego for the official start on November 4.
Speaking of crew … we usually hold the Latitude 38 Baja Ha-Ha Fall Crew List Party in September. But we know many sailors like to get “crewed-up” well in advance of that time. If you want to join a boat or need crew for your trip to Mexico, sign up and check listings on the Latitude 38 Crew List page. Dozens of sailors have met and forged lasting friendships, sailing partnerships, and even blissful relationships through the crew list.
But back to the Ha-Ha itself. Why go? Because it’s fun! You’ll be sailing in company with dozens of boats, partying ashore, and for some, continuing on your cruising journey for many months afterward.
It’s also a good opportunity for first-timers (whether that’s to Mexico or cruising itself) to take the leap. The Baja Ha-Ha organizers are really good at giving you the information you need to give you the best chance at a comfortable, successful voyage. Tons of information will be imparted in the lead-up, and a Mexico Cruising Seminar usually takes place during the aforementioned Fall Crew List Party. We even publish a First Timer’s Guide — here’s a link to last year’s guide.
You can also find more information on our Heading South page, and if you keep scrolling, you’ll come across stories that will give you a glimpse of life as a Ha-Ha sailor.
Oh, and if you want to go but … “kids.” Kids make up a good number of the Ha-Ha participants. This cruisers rally really is for everyone.
But don’t just take our word for it; sign up and see for yourself. Mark your calendar, set your clock, charge up your computer or tablet, and hit that button at 12 p.m. tomorrow. Here’s the link: Baja Ha-Ha 2024