A Baja Ha-Ha XXXl — 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 would 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 Medano 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 Doña de Mallorca hope that you’ll join us sailing south.