Tanton 73 ‘Velos’ Is the New Baja Ha-Ha Mothership
We’ve been waiting to share this news: The 32nd Baja Ha-Ha mothership will be the Tanton 73 Velos. The San Diego-based racing cruiser will head to Cabo after leading the fleet out of San Diego Bay on November 2. Many will recall that the first boat to lead the Ha-Ha fleet was Richard Spindler’s Ocean 71 Big O in 1994.
To date, the 2026 Baja Ha-Ha cruiser’s rally features a diverse fleet of over 50 registered vessels. Highlighted entries range from classic full-keel voyagers to performance cruisers and multihulls, such as Rob and Suzanne Schwager’s Oyster 595 Genevieve, Sandy and Thomas Buus’s Santa Cruz 52 Hula Girl, the X4.9 Loki belonging to W Greg Clark, Dave Shoemaker and Bill Schopp; Tony and Julie Rogers’ Tayana 48 Hokulani, and dozens more!
Along with gearing up the boat, Ha-Ha sailors are a fashion-conscious bunch. You gotta look good out there, right? Take a look at the 2026 Baja Ha-Ha logowear here.
Numerous sailors are looking for crew to join their boat for the Ha-Ha, or are looking for a boat to crew on. Our Latitude 38 Crew List has people from all walks looking to connect. Check it out here.
Plus, many Ha-Ha sailors will be at the Latitude 38 Baja Ha-Ha Fall Crew List Party on September 10, at Spaulding Marine Center in Sausalito.
The perfect combination? Add your name to the Crew List and make connections, then come to the Crew Party and meet in person. See you there!
By the way, Ha-Ha Newbah Chuck Skewes was recently a guest on the Slow Baja podcast, where he shared some of his sailing history. Check it out here.