The Baja-Ha-Ha Rally 2008 had 181 boats sign up! The start was Monday,
October 27th at 1100. We were constantly thinking beyond the Rally and
Mexico trying to prepare for 'The Puddle Jump' in 2009 to New Zealand from
Puerto Vallarta.
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sv Julia Max at the San Diego Yacht Club awaiting the Baja-Ha-Ha 2008.
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George tries out the new toy.
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Sue loving the new kayak.
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The costume party for the Baja-Ha-Ha was a great kick-off at West Marine.
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Sandy and Chris of sv Faith from Portland were dressed up as Port and Starboard buoys.
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Tim and Michelle are on sv Bamboo which is a sister boat Passport 45.
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The Starts were exciting, but boats spread out quickly with varying abilities.
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Tight groups of boats only occured at the Start.
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sv Faith's skipper Sandy Smith from Portland having dinner with crew Patty, Hank, Sue and Chris at Bahia Santa Maria.
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Richard is the Grand Poobah over the Rally, and integral to Latitude 38 who runs the event.
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Steve Holser helping at the helm while sailing.
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There is always time to fish in a Baja Rally. This Yellow Fin Tuna (24") tasted gooood!
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