2011 Baja Ha Ha

[mherrcat]

Anyone doing this? I am looking for a boat to crew on going down. (And back, if possible.) I have registered on the Latitude 38 crew list but don't hold out much hope of hearing anything there; it's already been several months and not a peep.

I was hoping to go with someone who has made this trip before, so I could learn from their experience. But I would be willing to go with a first-timer who has a fair amount of sailing experience on a properly equipped boat.

If you are thinking of going, or know someone else who is, I am available.

It's all part of my plan to gain experience for a possible southward migration eventually...

 

[Sven]

We were planning on it but changed our minds

It seemed like a good way to start going south but then we read what Charlie of Charlies Charts said and agree with him. We want to look around on our way down and the mob scene isn't our preference anyway.

Good luck finding a position !



-Sven

 

[mherrcat]

Where did you come across those comments? I would be interested in reading them as well.

I know it's kind of a "party cruise" but figured safety in numbers what with the recent Mexican Navy craziness and all.

 

[Jeff Asbury]

Yes please share what down sides in the "ha ha" you have read about Sven. I have heard nothing but positive reviews from those who have joined in on the "ha ha". I would tend to share Mark's concern as well about the uncertainty of so called Authority's in Mexican waters these days. At the very least I would consider cruising with other boats in some way.

 

[Sven]

We're still re-reading

It was in the beginning of Charlie's Charts. I'll post when I find it.



-Sven

 

[Sven]

This was the quote, page 12 of Charlie's Charts.

Sailing in company with a buddy boat is a good idea, but traveling with a flotilla of vessels <snip> may have some drawbacks. First, the. possibility of a collision occurring while underway (especially at night) or at anchor is greatly increased. Second, by taking long steps (rather than short hops) and waiting for the slowest boats in the group to arrive at an intermediate stop you are missing many of the small, picturesque villages and anchorages which make a Mexican cruise a fascinating adventure. Thirdly, the limited facilities along the way are not equipped to handle a large number of vessels arriving within a short period of time. As a result, extra time must be spent on the (already slow) process of taking on fuel where only one fuel station is available or waiting for the next batch of bread at a small bakery (panaderia).

-Sven

 

[Jeff Asbury]

I'll agree with that. Good advice, makes perfect sense. Now just find your Buddy boat.