The Baja Ha-Ha started on Monday, October 31, in perfect conditions that have only gotten better. Fresh breezes, fresh fish and warming air have made it all an idyllic year to be sailing the Ha-Ha.
When West Coast sailor Louis Kruk captured a photo worthy of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image contest and exhibition, he also caught on camera the aftermath of the moment.
Drew has sailed thousands of miles trying to reach the antipode of his birthplace in eastern Canada, aboard his 1974 Islander 34 'X-Wing.'
For the first time in Route du Rhum race history, the organizers have made the difficult decision to delay the start of the 3,543-mile race.
After departing from Berkeley Marina five days earlier, the final destination was Ventura. Santa Barbara had not been on the itinerary. I was struck by how close Santa Barbara was to the ocean.
