Sailors Find Their Moments of “Ahh” Aboard the Baja Ha-Ha
The 2025 Baja Ha-Ha fleet is now two days into the 10-day cruise to Mexico, and from looking at the photos below, sailors are taking the opportunity to enjoy many moments of “ahh” as they relax on deck or enjoy a spot of fishing. Sausalito Boat Show manager (and former Latitude crew) Mitch Perkins is aboard Profligate and sent us the following pics.
“It’s EPIC,” Mitch Perkins tell us, “The stories — really good stories — never end. It’s pretty amazing how much these guys have done and know.”
Mitch is among a crew of very experienced sailors including Richard Spindler, Chuck Skewes (Ullman Sails, San Diego), Paul Kamen and others.
“I was on watch with Chuck last night and I’ve never seen anyone dial in the sails like he does. He does it quickly and quietly with zero drama or concern … always cool and collected. Kamen has done something like 28 Transpacs. He’s pretty quiet about his adventures until you ask him. Richard still remembers every boat and every story he’s ever written about. That’s unreal. If you haven’t read through the bios you, should … they’re rich with quotes, stories and Richardisms.The rest of these characters are equally enamoring. It’s a happy ship.”
Sailing nearby are Greg Clausen and the crew of Carpe Diem. Greg sent us before and during photos.
We’re a little envious of the sailors enjoying all their moments aboard their various boats as they sail south with the 31st Baja Ha-Ha, but we’re loving the photos! So to all the Ha-Ha sailors, if you’re reading this, send more photos! We’re also on the lookout for our December issue cover photo. So if you think you have “the shot.” take it and send it to [email protected]. Please include the photo credit and a little description. In the meantime, fair winds to the Ha-Ha fleet.
There’s some chatter flying around that this might be the Poobah’s last Ha Ha, any truth to those rumors?
Asking for a friend… 😀
While the future is always uncertain, the PooBah says this is his last Ha-Ha. However, the ‘chatter’ is that there will be a 32nd Baja Ha-Ha with a new organization in place.
Well, good that the event will continue…now, that is excellent news!
Mr. Perkins is a photojournalist extraordinaire.
We are approaching Turtle Bay. We are spending an extra day here and only one day in Santa Maria. We had some great winds this morning that have calmed down this afternoon. So far, all is well aboard Elizabeth Heather.
Missing the Baja Haha & all Richard’s magic. Go Baja Haha 32!!
Hard to tell if Nicki is having fun………….she is always smiling!