Southwestern Yacht Club’s Little Ensenada Race Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Last chance to sign up! Entries for Southwestern Yacht Club’s 60th annual Little Ensenada Race close on Tuesday. October 1, at 1900. This year’s event celebrates six decades of a proud and storied tradition of offshore sailing, which has evolved over the years with changes to the start, finish, and even the post-race festivities. The approximately 65-mile race starts on October 4 and runs from San Diego, CA, to Ensenada, Mexico.
This year’s Little Ensenada course remains consistent with recent editions, beginning at Coronado Roads and finishing about two miles west of the Hotel Coral. The start location was updated in previous years to minimize postponements under Point Loma, allowing for better wind conditions. A one-mile weather leg has also been added, ensuring a clean start and allowing boats to spread out rather than get caught in bad air.
The finish line was moved to avoid the notorious evening wind lull near the Hotel Coral, often allowing boats to finish hours earlier than in the past. This year, for the first time in years, a race committee boat will be stationed at the finish line, offering sailors the satisfaction of having their finish times recorded in person.
The after-race celebration will take place on Saturday afternoon at the Hotel Coral, featuring the renowned paella prepared by the generous members of Club Náutico Baja A.C.
Following the Little Ensenada, Club Náutico Baja A.C. will host the exciting 15-mile Todos Santos Race around the picturesque Todos Santos Islands on Sunday, concluding with another lively gathering at the Hotel Coral.
“We invite all sailors to join us for a weekend of thrilling racing and great camaraderie. Don’t miss out — sign up now and we look forward to seeing you in Mexico!”
For more information and to register for both races, visit Notice of Race and Entry (http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/28672).
If you’re in town early for the Baja Ha-Ha, you may just want to sign up for a quick round trip to Mexico!
