Opinions On Strategies For Northbound Pacific Passage

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Originally Posted by barnacleMagnet

Well I am not an expert but I can give a bit of an outline.

As I understand it, the Baja Ha-Ha is an annual rally from San Diego to Cabo. Many participants from further north along the west coast join in. The rally cuminates in the 'Can't Believe We Cheated Death Again' dance in Cabo San Lucas.

Baja Ha-Ha

Relative to the current discussion is how do they get back.

After the Baja Ha-Ha, most of the sailors who choose to return, endure the Baja Bash. Which I gather is patiently watching the weather for the best conditions, and then motorsailing north against wind and current. Going port to port.

Baja Ha-Ha First Timer's Guide

If you google Baja Bash, you should find some first hand experiences. There is also a book about it available here:

The BAJA Bash

Jim

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Thanks Jim - most helpful - What you said about motorsailing against the wind and current - going port to port - confirms exactly what our other posts have had to say on the problem.

Also thanks for the the URLs - good stuff.

Richard