Rally Roster Nears 100

Seventy-five sailors converged on the Ullman Sails loft in Newport Beach Wednesday night, coming from as far away as Santa Barbara and San Diego. Although their backgrounds and the types of boats they sail on vary greatly, they all had one thing in common: a burning desire to do the Baja Ha-Ha cruisers’ rally this fall.

The occasion was the first-ever Ha-Ha seminar held at Ullman’s, which introduced attendees to each leg of the event via a digital slideshow, followed by an extensive Q & A session. In addition to ‘nuts and bolts’ issues such as check-in protocol and the availability of supplies along the way, topics of discussion included boat prep, provisioning, sail inventories, crewing considerations and more.

If you regret missing out on our little shindig and are eager to know more about the event, we suggest you check out the FAQ page on the Ha-Ha website, as well as the First Timer’s Guide to Mexico. Between the two, you’ll find answers to nearly all commonly asked questions about the rally — which has grown to be the second largest cruising rally in the world.

If you’re looking for a crew spot on this year’s Ha-Ha, or are a captain in need of more able-bodied watchstanders, be sure to peruse the Latitude Crew List, which is online and interactive 24/7, and updated constantly. Also, check out our feature article on crewing considerations in the June edition of the magazine, which will be on the street — and on the docks — today. 

Below is the Ha-Ha entry roster to date. See anyone you know?