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San Diego Baja Ha-Ha Parade Monday

By John Arndt | October 27, 2017 | San Diego, CA |

Not everyone is going to work on Monday morning the 30th. And maybe you should take a break on Monday too.

Even if you’re not sailing to Mexico, a perfect way to start your week would be to take out your boat on Monday and salute the sailors in the 24th annual Baja Ha-Ha as they cross the starting line off Shelter Island to begin the 10-day cruising rally to Cabo San Lucas. It’s always an inspiring sight and a festive occasion, as over 150 boats meet at 10 a.m. to begin the 750-mile voyage south.

This is not a blue blazer affair. During Halloween season participants dress appropriately.

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The parade is organized by the California Sportfishing Association and other local partners, with the startline boat the sportfisher Dolphin. The shotgun from the San Diego America’s Cup era will be fired off for the start. You can also watch from shore across the street from the Kona Kai Marina on Shelter Island.

The view from the Dolphin. It’s a cruising rally, so you start with or without wind and it only gets better from here.

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If you do get on the water you may just find you want to keep going and follow along in their wake. Or maybe you’ll get into the office by noon and give notice. It may just be the motivation you need!

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