2026 Important Dates
January 30, Noon Friday — Entries open for the 2026 Baja Ha-Ha at an early discounted rate.
June 1, Noon Sunday — Discounted sign-up rate ends.
September 2, 5 pm Wednesday — Deadline for all entries and information to be received by the Baja Ha-Ha Rally Committee including all bios, photos, and payment.
Early September, 4:30 to 9 pm — Latitude 38 Fall Crew List Party and Baja Ha-Ha Reunion starting off with a Mexico Cruising Seminar. The seminar starts at 4:30 and the Crew Party starts at 6 with a no-host wine and beer bar, door prizes, and free snacks. Mexico cruising experts will be on hand. Seminar and Crew Party are free for paid 2026 Baja Ha-Ha skippers and first mates. The location will be at the Spaulding Marine Center, Sausalito.
November 1, 8:30 - 9:15 am Sunday – Mandatory Skipper check-in at Rally Headquarters outside West Marine. Online Skipper and Crew Waivers will be confirmed and communication device will be verified. If everything checks out you will receive your tickets for your bag of swag and your 2 tickets to the Kick-Off Party dinner & drinks. Additional tickets for the Kick-Off Party dinner & drinks will be available for sale.
November 1, 9:30 - 11 am Sunday — Mandatory Skippers' Meeting in the West Marine parking lot. Rally Instructions will be handed out and questions answered. The Skipper or representative only, please.
November 1, 1 - 4 pm Sunday —The Annual Ha-Ha Kick-Off Costume Party in the West Marine parking lot, co-hosted by West Marine. Come in costume! Pick up your swag bag, which includes t-shirts, hat, bag, and other souvenirs. The skipper and first mate receive two complimentary food tickets and drink tickets. Additional food and beverage tickets will be available for purchase for extra crew. T-shirts and souvenirs will also be for sale.
November 2, 10 am Monday — Baja Ha-Ha Kick-Off Parade:
- 9 am - 9:30 am – South Bay boats pass San Diego to Harbor Island.
- 9:45 am – All boats gather off America's Cup Harbor between Harbor Island and Shelter Island.
- 10 am – Start boat launches the Baja Ha-Ha with a parade off the southwest corner of Shelter Island.
View a diagram of the parade route here
November 2, 11 am Monday — Start of Leg One for all boats off Coronado Roads.
November 5, 2 pm-ish Thursday — The epic, world-famous, Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers and Mexicans bazeball game at Turtle Bay. Evening: Restaurant hopping, such as it is, in Turtle Bay.
November 6, Noon-ish Friday — Famous Turtle Bay Beach Picnic until sundown. Bring chairs, beach gear, toys, and anything else you need. Hot dogs will be sold for charity. Beer and maybe other food for sale by locals. Take a panga or your dinghy but be careful landing – you don't want to be dumped & have your outboard chop you up!
November 7, 9 am Saturday – Start of Leg Two to Bahia Santa Maria.
November 9, Monday — 'Bahia Santa Maria Day' – a lazy lay-day meant for relaxing and exploring the bay.
November 10, Tuesday — Annual Rock ’n’ Roll Beach Party (sponsored by local fisherfolk). A surreal scene on a bluff overlooking the bay, with food and beer for sale by local vendors. Immigration officials will be on site to stamp passports and process documents using the Ha-Ha’s unique Mexico check-in system.
November 11, Wednesday — Hiking, beach walking, surfing, and water sports in beautiful Bahia Santa Maria.
November 12, 7 am Thursday — Start of Leg Three from Bahia Santa Maria to Cabo San Lucas.
November 13, 8 pm Friday — ‘Can’t Believe We Cheated Death Again’ dance and party madness for the young at heart at Squid Roe until the last body falls. Optional.
November 14, 4 pm Saturday — Awards Presentations at the Upper Patio at Mango Deck overlooking the fleet. Huge 20% discount on food, wine, beer & magaritas.
November 20, 4 - 7 pm Friday — La Paz Beach Party at La Costa Restaurant. Mexican folk dancing, live music, food and drinks, door prizes, and more. Free for the first 50 Baja Ha-Ha 2025 participants; everyone is welcome.
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