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The Southbound Migration Begins

October 26, 2015
"I’m on a boat!" sang this cadre of rappers, who were soon to abandon their flashy suits for shorts, T-shirts and flipflops.  Andy
©Latitude 38 Media, LLC Every year at this time great numbers of humpback whales and a wide variety of waterfowl migrate south for the winter along the West Coast. More »
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Issues with Medicines in Mexico

October 19, 2015
If you’re traveling to Mexico this season, there are several important issues you should be aware of concerning prescription meds.  La Paz-based sailors Dennis and Susan Ross recently alerted us that there have been changes in Mexican law regarding prescriptions for controlled medications. More »

Baja Ha-Ha Deadline Nears

September 11, 2015
Before you take off sailing this weekend, remember that September 15 is the deadline to enter this fall’s Baja Ha-Ha cruising rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. Registration will close automatically at midnight on Tuesday (although exceptions can be made by emailing here). More »

Fleet Relaxes in Bahia Santa Maria

November 5, 2014
Baja Ha-Ha stop #2: remote and undeveloped Bahia Santa Maria. © Google Maps In stark contrast to the light air of Leg 1, the second leg of the 21st Baja Ha-Ha rally was a rompin’ stompin’ beam reach right down the rhumbline to Bahia Santa Maria. More »

Moving South Cautiously

November 3, 2014
When you have 500 people for a potluck lunch, it pays to get creative. Here, would-be diners wait to eat while dancing in a conga line. latitude/Richard
© Latitude 38 Media, LLC Part of the fun of traveling in foreign waters is getting to know the locals. More »

Rally Respite in Bahia Tortugas

October 31, 2014
Craig on Seahorse V maximizes his relaxation while taking in the game: There was a great turnout for the annual baseball extravaganza, where every batter got as many pitches as he or she needed to get a hit. More »

Baja Ha-Ha Parade & Start

October 29, 2014
It’s a rare Baja Ha-Ha start when San Diego doesn’t serve up the sun the Mexico-bound cruisers are seeking on their southern migration, and this year was no exception. Clear skies, warm air and brilliant sunshine lit up cruisers who we suspect partied all night, since they crossed the starting line wearing the same costumes they’d worn at the kick-off party the day before. More »
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Baja Ha-Ha Progress Report

Day 3 of the 21st Baja Ha-Ha dawned with patchy clouds, as the 131-boat fleet approached Turtle Bay, 360 miles south of San Diego. Since the 11:00 a.m. start on Monday, winds have been uncharacteristically light, fluky, and frustrating, forcing every boat to switch on their engines at least occasionally. More »