Cruising
What’s New in La Paz
Our correspondent and good buddy Patsy Verhoeven, who just sailed the entire Ha-Ha course for the third time in a row, and who spends most of the year aboard her Gulfstar 50 Talion in La Paz, checks in with the latest from The City of Peace:
"Over 200 people showed at the Baja Ha-Ha welcome party put on by the La Paz Tourism Board and the local marinas. More »
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Seaward Is Heading South
If you’ve sailed on the Bay in the last four years, you’ve likely seen the 82-ft steel schooner Seaward on a training cruise — and probably more than once. "Since she sailed under the Gate in September, 2005, weeds haven’t had time to grow on her bottom," says John Skoriak, a volunteer with Call of the Sea, the non-profit organization that owns and runs Seaward. More »
Stand By for Blast Off!
The action-packed Banderas Bay Blast, three days of ‘nothing serious’ sailing fun as well as sailor socializing on land, is set for December 2-4. The sponsoring Punta Mita Yacht & Surf Club and Vallarta YC need to know who is coming, or else how are they supposed to know how many t-shirts to make? More »
Here Spot!
In view of the loss of J/World as a result of a collision with a whale during the Baja Ha-Ha, we’re reviewing the pros and cons of the various electronic methods of calling for help. More »
Mexico After the Ha-Ha
While skies in Mexico have been mostly blue, there have also been some dramatic sunrises and sunsets.
latitude/Richard
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Sometimes we’re asked why we don’t schedule the Baja Ha-Ha for mid-November or later. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Sometimes we’re asked why we don’t schedule the Baja Ha-Ha for mid-November or later. More »
Mistaken Identity and a Retraction
"I don’t mind you quoting me from a public forum as long as you don’t mix me up and attach my comment with someone else’s — which you did in the Monday ‘Lectronic update on the sinking of J/World," writes Scott, no last name given. More »
Photo of the Day: Freedom
The crazy days of summer have been replaced by the lazy days of fall.
latitude/LaDonna
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC This weekend’s sublime conditions made for idyllic daysailing weather. Light breezes coupled with warm daytime temps lured scores of sailors from whatever chores awaited them ashore. More »
©2009 Latitude 38 Media, LLC This weekend’s sublime conditions made for idyllic daysailing weather. Light breezes coupled with warm daytime temps lured scores of sailors from whatever chores awaited them ashore. More »
One for the Record Books
“That wasn’t so hard after all!” For many in the fleet, completing the Ha-Ha is the inaugural step in a new life of cruising.
latitude/Richard
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The awards ceremony for Baja Ha-Ha XVI — which was, in several ways, the most exciting ever — was held at Marina Cabo San Lucas on Saturday evening. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC The awards ceremony for Baja Ha-Ha XVI — which was, in several ways, the most exciting ever — was held at Marina Cabo San Lucas on Saturday evening. More »
Cabo Swarms with Ha-Ha’ers
Sweet sailing toward the Cape.
latitude/Andy
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Deeply sun-tanned sailors wearing brilliant turquoise and tangerine-colored shirts are swarming all over Cabo San Lucas today, as the ‘Sweet Sixteen’ Baja Ha-Ha fleet has arrived in full force. More »
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Deeply sun-tanned sailors wearing brilliant turquoise and tangerine-colored shirts are swarming all over Cabo San Lucas today, as the ‘Sweet Sixteen’ Baja Ha-Ha fleet has arrived in full force. More »
Bathing Beauties on the Bay
Kelly, Sarah and Cameron strike a pose for Bryan in idyllic October conditions on the Bay.
© 2009 Bryan Jay Miller
"If you didn’t know any better, you might think this shot was snapped someplace warm and tropical," writes Bryan Jay Miller of the Beneteau 323 Orion. More »
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