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Congratulations! If you're reading this, you are probably participating in the 16th annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers rally — and by doing so, you've es caped from the rat race, at least temporarily. -

The Rally Committee produced this "Meet the Fleet" program as a me mento of a bold adventure. If you are like most participants from years - past, however, it will serve as both a souvenir and a resource for getting acquainted with other fleet members. We suggest that you keep it handy so you can read about the boats and crews you'll see out on the ocean during your voyage to the Cape, and later, in anchorages and marinas.

The mini-bios included here were first published in zine, the Baja Ha-Ha's founding sponsor, and are usedLatitude here with 38 permis maga- sion. -

The Latitude staff joins the Rally Committee in wishing every participant a safe and fun-filled voyage through the sunny latitudes of Mexico. And the editors encourage you to keep in touch as you wend your way far ther down the Central American coast or around the world, so that future- cruisers can learn from your experiences. (Email: [email protected] or [email protected] or write to: Latitude editorial, 15 Locust Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941.)

Wishing you fair winds, sunny skies and excellent health!

— Baja Ha-Ha Rally Committee

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One of the differences between veter- manager; Lisa, mom Alobar — Island Packet 350 an cruisers and first-timers is that new- Add'l Crew: sons Teagan, 9, and Mick, Joel Ungar, Santa Barbara comers actually think they'll complete all 7 Occupation: lawyer the tasks on their 'to do' lists before the Quote: "We recently ordered a Chinese Add'l Crew: John Harold date they've set for leaving town. Veteran dish called Four Happiness and my old- Quote: "Viva la Baja Ha-Ha, viva cruisers know better. est son said, 'That's us, Dad, as soon as Mexico, y vamanos amigos." That's why we're often told that the you quit work and go sailing!'" Cruise Plans: Mexico, south to Ec- best thing about the annual Baja Ha- uador, French Polynesia, and possibly Ha rally is its concrete starting date, farther. when — ready or not — even inveterate Noteworthy: Joel joined the rally to procrastinators are inspired to stow meet others going to the South Pacific. their fix-it lists, set their sails, and south. Andalucia — Irwin 37 As you've undoubtedly heard, there Steve & Edie Hollen, Alamitos Bay are also other good things about the Occupations: retired Ha-Ha, such as making friends with Add'l Crew: TBA like-minded adventurers, communing Quote: "Life's too short and all our with Mother Nature, and having a rare friends are dying." opportunity to reinvent yourself, if only Cruise Plans: Mexico and beyond. during a brief getaway from the worka- Noteworthy: During last year's event, day world. the Hollens suffered the Ha-Ha's first This year's fleet has grown to record dismasting, but got home safely and proportions, and, as you'll read here, its put Andalucia back together again. 600+ participants have a wide variety of motivations for sailing south of the The Foley kids will be home-schooled as they Ansa — Cooper 416 border this season. cruise to Texas. David Bereznai & Terry Downs Here then (drum roll please) are mem- Cruise Plans: Sail home to Texas, "but San Francisco bers of the Baja Ha-Ha Class of 2009. if the cruising bug infects our sons and Occupation: David, electronics engi- Captain Kevin can handle homeschool- neer (ret.) Adios — Columbia 43 ing, who knows?" Quote: "No comment." Craig Shaw & Tiffany Lidy Noteworthy: Both Kevin and Lisa have Cruise Plans: Winter in the Sea. Portland, OR been sailing since they were pre-teens. Noteworthy: The Vancouver, BC-built Occupation: Craig, yacht rigger Cooper 416 was designed by Stan Hunt- Quote: Craig: "I'm really looking for- Alika — Challenger 32 ingford and had a limited production ward to skippering Adios down the Baja Rory & Cheryl Kremer run. with the kite up under the full moon! And Monterey with the best first mate on the planet, I'll Occupations: Rory, delivery skipper & Aquadesiac — Tayana V-42 have the biggest smile in the fleet!" archaeologist; Cheryl, realtor Doug Simms, Alameda Cruise Plans: Cruise the mainland Quote: "We need to shake off some Occupation: engineer (ret.) and Sea until Sailing Week, then sail shore dirt and get some miles in." Add'l Crew: Dave Calhoun and Mike back to Portland. Cruise Plans: The Baja Bash, made Dobson Noteworthy: Adios was owned by easier with a new engine. Quote: "As a young boy I always Craig's parents before he bought her, so Noteworthy: Although Cheryl started looked west when I was daydreaming. he's been sailing the boat for 25 years. sailing only a year ago, Rory is an old pro. This journey is the culmination of those From '99 to '04 he did a solo circumnavi- dreams." Albatross — Seamaster 46 gation on a steel Spray replica. Plus, he's Cruise Plans: South to the Canal. Douglas Schneeman done nearly 50 solo and crewed deliver- Noteworthy: Doug had planned to do & JoDean Bifoss ies from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, the 2010 rally but was laid off last May, Marina del Rey Canada or Alaska. accelerating his plans by a year. Occupations: photographers Quote: Doug: "This is hull number Allymar — Ingrid 38 Aquila — Islander Freeport 36 one. That's a good thing, right? My advice Ken Gosling, Winchester Bay, OR Michael Rafferty & Diana Niztch is: Never buy the first of anything. Let Occupation: physical therapist (ret.) San Diego 'em work the bugs out first." Add'l Crew: Kristin Hamilton, Colin Occupation: Michael, teacher (ret.) Cruise Plans: Wherever they go, they Franger Quote: "You can't navigate by watch- plan to keep the "cruising dream moving Quote: "Allymar is finally getting to ing the wake." forward." do what she was designed for nearly 40 Cruise Plans: Jumping the Puddle. Noteworthy: JoDean grew up salmon years ago. May the same be true for the Noteworthy: Their 'must see' list in- fishing on the Inside Passage. captain and crew this year." cludes the islands of French Polynesia Cruise Plans: Cruise Mexico with wife and Thailand's Ko Sumoi. Albatross — Island Packet 32 Cindy Harper. The Foley Family Noteworthy: Colin and Kristin will Astraea — Cheoy Lee 41 Clear Lake Shores, TX continue their adventure by heading Robert Moon, San Francisco Occupations: Kevin, retired marketing south to Chile after the Ha-Ha. Occupation: Commander, U.S. Navy

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(ret.) Noteworthy: John has owned Aven‑ Cruise Plans: A year of cruising in Add'l Crew: Dan Keniley and Bob tura for two years. Mexico. Mann Noteworthy: Steve says Tracey started Quote: "Stoked!" Beach Access — Lagoon 380 cat sailing "at birth." He claims he married Cruise Plans: South to Panama and Glenn Twitchell, Newport Beach her partly because her dad had a sail- then the Puddle Jump in '10. Occupation: captain/electrical con- boat. Noteworthy: Robert learned to sail tractor while a midshipman at Annapolis, com- Quote: "I am open and unencum- peting with the U.S. Naval Academy's bered for most possibilities." team aboard Luders 42 yawls. Cruise Plans: "That's too far away to plan." Atlantis — Treworgy 34 Noteworthy: Glenn claims that Jim Jolly & Carolyn Wilson Beach Access is the most improved Paul Coast, FL Lagoon 380 on the West Coast. Occupation: Jim, physics professor (ret.) Bequia — Gulfstar 50 Quote: "Where the girlfriend earns, Richard Coleman the boat will follow." Richmond Cruise Plans: South to the Canal and Occupation: building contractor then the East Coast. (ret.) Noteworthy: The couple has lived Add'l Crew: David Coleman aboard and cruised for the past 13 Quote: "We've sailed the coast years. before, but it's been lonely. This sounds like a lot of fun!" Meet the 'Blue Dolphin' crew — ready for laughs Avalon — Catalina 42 Mk II Cruise Plans: Manzanillo, Barra, and and adventure. Phil & Katie Habegger then points south. Blue Dolphin — Bruce Roberts 58 Marina del Rey Noteworthy: Richard also keeps a dive Robert & Kathy Baldino Occupations: both retired boat in Manzanillo. San Francisco Quote: "It's time to cut the docklines. Occupations: Robert, architect (ret.); Besame Mucho — Beneteau 36s7 Kathy, dental hygienist (ret.) Dan & Lyn Hannegan, Dana Point Add'l Crew: Michael Fanta and Steve Occupation: Dan, plumber Niel Add'l Crew: TBA Quote: "We purchased this old fer- Quote: "Can we take the time off to do ro-cement boat intending to become this? NO! Then let's go." liveaboards, but soon realized that float- Cruise Plans: A slow trip back home. ing in a marina wasn't enough." Noteworthy: According to Dan and Cruise Plans: Cruising the Sea, then Lyn, their boat "loves to have fun." Panama, the Caribbean and the Med. Noteworthy: Blue Dolphin is the only ferro boat in the fleet.

Bliss — Hylas 46 Michael Chambers & Danica Riconoscuito Compared to their previous boats, Phil and Ensenada, Mexico Katie think 'Avalon' is luxurious. Occupations: Michael, contractor We've both just retired, and all the stars (ret.); Danica, teacher (ret.) are in alignment for us." Add'l Crew: TBA Cruise Plans: At least two seasons in Quote: "This will be the start of our Mexico, or until it isn't fun anymore. new life." Noteworthy: "Modern conveniences" Cruise Plans: The Sea of Cortez till such as pressurized water and refrig- next fall, then south toward Panama. eration are luxuries to the Habeggers, They're not sure if they'll turn right or who are used to stripped-out racers and Dan and Lyn of 'Besame Mucho' are a fun-loving left. "leaky, old wooden cutters." crew on a fun-loving boat. Noteworthy: Their Frers-designed was launched last January. Aventura — Blackdragon — John Rollins, San Francisco Steve & Tracey Dolling Blue Lightning — New York 36 Occupation: retired Vancouver, BC Michael Riley, Seattle, WA Add'l Crew: Brian Nelson, David Web- Occupations: Steve, business devel- Occupation: construction ster, and Tim & Susan Tiefenbach oper; Tracey, dental hygienist Add'l Crew: Michael Tepper-Rasmus- Quote: "Let's see what adventure each Add'l Crew: son Foster, 11 sen, Thomas Morris, Ken Painter and day brings." Quote: "You can't run away, but you Michael Chirhart Cruise Plans: The Sea of Cortez. are allowed to heal in paradise." Quote: "It's about time I got there."

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Cruise Plans: Micahel is planning a Quote: "'Capaz' means 'capable' in transAtlantic crossing in 2010. Spanish and Portuguese." Noteworthy: John says he decided to Cruise Plans: The family plans to ex- do the Ha-Ha because he was "very cold!" plore Mexico before heading west to the He first read about it in an old Latitude South Pacific. that someone had left in his marina's Noteworthy: Brad and PJ (dad and laundry. mom) will be "boat schooling" Bryce and Austin. One of the kids' tasks will be to Blue Swan — Ta Chiao 41 produce a newspaper about their travels Robert Johnston, San Pedro called the Capaz Chronicle. Occupation: mortgage banker Add'l Crew: Mark Saltrick This time, Stephen and Mary of 'Bluzzz' are Capricorn Cat — Custom 45-ft cat Quote: "Sounds like a great time! This determined not to sleep on the beach. Wayne Hendryx & Carol Baggerly will be the first of many new adven- forced by a weather anomaly to spend Brisbane tures." a night at the Bahia Santa Maria fish Occupation: Wayne, electrical contrac- Cruise Plans: Cruise the Sea, then camp. tor (ret.); Carol, teacher (ret.) head for Tahiti or back home. Hmm. . . Add'l Crew: John, Katy and Haley Noteworthy: Blue Swan is one of only Braveheart — MacGregor PH 65 Riise six center cockpit Ta Chiao 41s built. Bob Callaway Quote: "Once more, with feeling!" Pleasant Harbor, WA Cruise Plans: Mexico, Central America Occupation: computer engineer (ret.) and perhaps the South Pacifc. Add'l Crew: Al Gilmour Noteworthy: Having done four previ- Quote: "The Ha-Ha sounds like a ous Ha-Has (three with previous owners), blast." this boat definitely knows the way to Cruise Plans: Bob, who normally Cabo. singlehands Braveheart, plans to head to the South Pacific next spring. Celtic Song — Pacific Seacraft 42 Noteworthy: Braveheart used to sail John Berol, San Diego San Francisco Bay as Northstar. Occupation: attorney (ret.) Add'l Crew: Tony and Diane de Witte Broken Compass — Hudson 41 and their daughter Leah, 3, and Rene Chad & Bret van Roden and Charlotte Alberola Newport Beach Quote: "I'm thrilled to be enjoying the Occupation: Chad, banker sea in the company of those who love Add'l Crew: twin brother Bret sailing." Mark's kids obviously like time at the beach. Will Quote: I'm always up for an adventure Cruise Plans: The gang will hang out they join him aboard 'Blue Swan'? and meeting good people. The Baja Ha- in La Paz before heading home. Ha rally is the perfect combination. Noteworthy: Everyone aboard Celtic Bluebird — Custom Trimaran 28 Cruise Plans: On to the Caribbean and Song has cruised Mexico before. Jack Taylor, Lakewood, WA Eastern Seaboard. Occupation: industrial designer (ret.) Noteworthy: These 25-year-old twins Aboard 'Chrokeva', the 'Pitt crew' borrows a Add'l Crew: TBA spent more than a year prepping the boat pose from 'Titanic'. Quote: "Sounds like fun!" together. Cruise Plans: Heading to his and wife Muriel's winter home at La Cruz de Callisto — Amel 54 Huanacaxtle. Michael & Ann Last Noteworthy: Built by Jack, Bluebird's St. Helier, Jersey, UK unusual design and special features Occupations: Michael, surgeon (ret.); make her a unique entry. And at age Ann, RN (ret.) 88, her captain is one of the oldest and Add'l Crew: Joanne Squires and Ron most experienced sailors ever to do the Rienert Ha-Ha. Quote: "This will be the first leg of our world cruise." Bluzzz — Cruise Plans: The Lasts will eventually Stephen Coleman & Mary Ferro head into the Pacific and beyond. Sausalito Noteworthy: Michael sailed this boat Occupations: Stephen, physician; from France. Mary, RN Add'l Crew: TBA Capaz — Perry 48 Quote: "Not quite retired, but getting The Baker Family, Seattle, WA closer every day!" Occupations: Brad, yacht broker; PJ, Cruise Plans: No plans. bookkeeper Noteworthy: Stephen and Mary were Add'l Crew: sons Bryce, 11, and Aus- among the 2007 Ha-Ha'ers who were tin, 8

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Chrokeva — CT54 Add'l Crew: Dennis White The Pitts Family, San Diego Quote: "Life is a journey. If you get Occupations: Mark, firefighter; Jackie, cracked eggs, make an exquisite om- administrative assistant elet." Add'l Crew: daughter Amanda, 18 Cruise Plans: Cruise the Sea, then Quote: "When all else fails, move onto "where the wind takes us." a boat and sail to Mexico." Noteworthy: Al is a veteran of the '07 Cruise Plans: A year in Mexico, then Ha-Ha, which he calls Delight's shake- on to the Caribbean. down cruise. Noteworthy: Mark and Jackie find it remarkable that their 18-year-old Delphis — daughter is actually excited about being Peter Greengrass, Calgary, AB William, Tracy and Patricia of 'Dolfin' are picking on a boat with her parents for a extended Occupation: electronics tech (ret.) up where they left off in '89. period. Add'l Crew: son Joshua Quote: "After 40-plus years of wife and Done Dealing — Beneteau 47 Chardonnay — kids, I'm happily sailing." Jay & Gail Bryan, Lake Tahoe David Elkin, Richmond Cruise Plans: To cruise warm waters Occupations: Jay, contractor; Gail, Occupation: machinist for as long as possible. gaming (ret.) Add'l Crew: Tom Hansen Noteworthy: Peter's 29-year-old son Quote: "We're very excited!" Quote: "This isn't just another sail Joshua will crew to the Cape, where Cruise Plans: Cruising the Sea of around the Bay!" Peter's wife will re-join the boat for fur- Cortez, then Bash back home. Cruise Plans: An immediate return to ther cruising. Noteworthy: Jay once made a trip the Bay, either by sail or truck. from Crescent City, CA, to Dutch Harbor, Noteworthy: David says he's read Distant Drum — Beneteau 51 in Alaska's Aleutian Islands. about the rally in Latitude every year Harry Hazzard, San Diego and that his participation "is a long Occupation: IT (ret.) Eagle — Mk III time coming." Add'l Crew: Constance Campbell, Phileta Riley & Dorothy Tharsing Bobby Maher, Petra Weflen and Mark Bandon, OR Coral Rose — Aloha 34 Noyes Occupations: Phileta, RN (ret.); Doro- John Aldous, Beaverton, OR Quote: "No schedules, no itineraries, thy, property management (ret.) Occupation construction (ret.) tomorrow is another day." Add'l Crew: Patrick Ralph and Josie Add'l Crew: TBA Cruise Plans: Who knows? the cat Quote: "It's time for a change." Noteworthy: This boat has done Quote: "The Ha-Ha is a perfect way to Cruise Plans: John will cruise Mexico three previous Ha-Ha's. Not long after start an open-ended cruise." for a few winters before figuring out his the '07 event, she survived a direct hit Cruise Plans: Mexico to Hawaii and next destination. by lightning in San Blas. back to Seattle by next May. Then south Noteworthy: John lives aboard Coral for the '10 Ha-Ha and Puddle Jump. Rose and says he loves the lifestyle. Dolce Vita — Fountaine-Pajot 56 cat Noteworthy: They just bought Eagle Mai Dolch, Belvedere on August 5, and have been in a mad Crescendo — Challenger 50 Occupation: retired dash since then to get her ready for the Bob & Alice Phillips, Olympia, WA Add'l crew: TBA October start. Occupations: retired Quote: "Dolce Vita will be coming out Quote: "It's about time!" of the boatyard just in time to do the Echo — Islander Freeport 41 Cruise Plans: "Somewhere south." Ha-Ha!" Michael Bereznai, Beaverton, OR Noteworthy: Having cruised to Alaska Cruise Plans: Open-ended. Occupation: nuclear power plant fore- and back three times, Bob and Alice are Noteworthy: Although she may not man (ret.) ready for a change of climate. look to be the type, Mai is an excellent Add'l Crew: Bonnie and Ray Jensen, fisherman (woman). and Dick Niemi Cuba Libre 3 — Quote: "Warmer and farther is bet- Catalina-Morgan 440 Dolfin — Crealock 37 ter." Orlando Duran & Linda Richards The Meanley Family, San Diego Cruise Plans: Michael hopes to even- Marina del Rey Occupation: William, hardware tually reach Borneo, Indonesia and the Occupations: Orlando, IT director Add'l crew: daughter Kelly Phillipines for some diving. (ret.); Linda, CPA (ret.) Quote: We want to get back to the real Noteworthy: Michael bought this Bob Add'l Crew: TBA world, meet interesting fellow cruisers Perry-designed classic just 15 months Quote: "Let's get the hell out of town!" again and enjoy the wonderful people of ago. Cruise Plans: Two years in Mexico, Mexico. then the Puddle Jump in 2011. Cruise Plans: Bash home shortly after En Fuego III — J/44 Noteworthy: "We have 50 bottles of the rally. Bill & Hillary Cook, Quincy, CA rum. Hope they last us to Mazatlan." Noteworthy: Back in '87, William, his Occupations: both retired wife Patricia and their then-8-year-old Quote: "You can see by all the nuts Delight — daughter Kelly did a two-year South and bolts that this is a working boat!" Al Miller, Sacramento Pacific circuit on this same boat. Cruise Plans: Bill and Hillary's "first Occupation: engineer (ret.) adventure" will be sailing through the

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Canal and to the East Coast. Espiritu Santi — Atlantic 57 Noteworthy: Hillary and Bill always Santiago Becerra, San Diego travel together. Occupation: CTO Add'l Crew: TBA Equinox — Brewer 30 Quote: "I'm ecstatic. I'm beside myself. Tom & Mary Ellen Ybarrola I can already feel the warm breeze, hot San Diego sun, clear blue water — not to mention Occupations: Tom, educator; Mary the cold beers and fish tacos. Mexico Ellen, MBA here I come!" Quote: "Let us go, we said, into the Cruise Plans: Probably home to San Sea of Cortez, realizing that we become Diego, but "you never know." forever a part of it. . ." (Borrowed from Noteworthy: Santiago has sailed ex- Dave and Jean's 'Exit Strategy' was altered Steinbeck.) tensively in the Caribbean. by El Niño. Cruise Plans: At least one season along mainland Mexico. Eupsychia — Cal 36 Fly Aweigh — Catalina 440 Noteworthy: This is the third boat David Addleman, Monterey Allan & Allison Gabel Tom and Mary Ellen have built together Occupation: engineer (ret.) Channel Islands — and they're still in love! Add'l Crew: Christine Hagen Occupations: both are pilots Quote: "After a career in engineering, Quote: "Carpe diem!" where details, planning and control were Cruise Plans: Mexico to Panama, then paramount, I enjoy the uncertainty of Caribbean or South Pacific. sailing." Noteworthy: They say the most in- Cruise Plans: Though David says "No teresting thing about their entering the plan is the best plan," he suspects they'll rally is that they are actually doing it head straight to La Cruz de Huancaxtle "despite the odds and the ridiculous- for commuter cruising. ness of the whole idea." Noteworthy: Eupsychia has been in in David's family for 40 years. Formula Won — Beneteau 473 Jim Schmid, San Diego Evergreen — Liberty 458 Occupation: real estate development Dennis & Carol Morrison Add'l Crew: Bill Peavey Alameda Quote: "We regret that we missed last Occupations: Dennis, technician year's Ha-Ha — it won't happen again!" (ret.); Carol, RN Cruise Plans: "On to La Paz!" With the boatbuilding finally complete, it's time Add'l Crew: son Joshua, 11 Noteworthy: While they cruise, Jim to head south aboard 'Equinox'. Quote: "Safety first, then fun and boat and Bill intend to continue fundraising maintenance in the sun." for their favorite charities. Eros — 103-ft McMeek schooner Cruise Plans: They will cruise Mexico Bill & Grace Bodle, Pt. Richmond until hurricane season, then head home Free Spirit — Islander Freeport 36 Occupations: commercial dock own- to replenish the cruising kitty, and start David Nieuwstad, Santa Cruz ers again in the fall. Occupation: photographer (ret.) Add'l Crew: TBA Noteworthy: The Morrisons have Add'l Crew: Richard and Henry Nieu- Quote: "I can't think of any reason not sailed their trailerable in the wstad, and Carl Klem to sign up." Sea of Cortez. Quote: "Both the boat and the skipper Cruise Plans: Cruising and chartering are getting older, but are not yet down along the West Coast of the Americas. Exit Strategy — Amel Maramu 48 for the count. Nothing is stopping me Noteworthy: The is the inaugural Dave Benjamin & Jean Harrison now!" cruise for this 1939 classic, after endur- Alameda Cruise Plans: David says he'll make ing an 18-year, -to-stern refit. Occupations: Dave, sail loft owner; plans after morning coffee and a weather Jean, consulting firm owner check. Escapade — Catana 52 cat Add'l Crew: Derek Stroening Noteworthy: David's Santana 27 sank Greg Dorland & Debra Macrorie Quote: "Our entry was spontaneous, in La Paz during Hurricane Marty. Newport, OR like many things in our lives. We origi- Occupations: Greg, construction; nally planned to leave next year. But who Freedom Won — Debra, restaurateur wants to sit in Alameda during an El John Melton, Alameda Add'l Crew: TBA Niño winter?" Occupation: engineer Quote: "We've learned to be flexible in Cruise Plans: "We don't know what Add'l Crew: Jim Stover our planning" we're having for dinner, much less what Quote: "I have been preparing me and Cruise Plans: Greg and Debra hope to we're doing after the rally." my boat for this since I bought her." end up in the Caribbean or Southeast Noteworthy: The last time this pair Cruise Plans: Explore Mexico. Asia. sailed Mexican waters was when they Noteworthy: Last winter John lost 75 Noteworthy: Their 50,000-lb cat can trailered a beach cat to the Sea of lbs on a crash diet. He's now feeling more still easily hit 10 knots. Cortez. fit than he has in years.

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Galatea — Island Packet 380 singlehanded. Doug & Cathy Hounshell, Berkeley Noteworthy: 'The General' has done Occupations: Doug, software devel- more Singlehanded TransPacs than we oper; Cathy, RN can count. He'll have crew on the Ha-Ha, Quote: "With the economy in the toi- though: his daughter Lou. let, why work?" Cruise Plans: Winter in Mexico, then Hello World — Caliber 40 who knows! Christy Clement & Jason Anderson Noteworthy: After 10 years of dream- Seattle, WA ing, Doug and Kathy are looking for- Occupations: Christy, project man- ward to sailing in warmer water. ager; Jason, developer Quote: "A room full of people laughed Gato Go — Kennex 445 at us last year when we told them our Craig Wiese & Bruce Merkle plan and that we didn't have a boat yet San Diego — but we made it!" Occupation: Craig, "shrink" Cruise Plans: Cruise the Sea for a Add'l Crew: Ed Lewins, Gary Dema- year, then they hope to make it to the rast, Mark Yonkovich and Savanna the The 'Gypsy Wind' crew rehearses for the Ha-Ha South Pacific. boxer rest stops. Noteworthy: Cap'n Christy grew up Quote: "When ya gata go, ya gata go!" ate harmony." sailing with her dad and got into rac- Cruise Plans: Craig and Bruce plan on Cruise Plans: Up to the Sea, then ing after college. Jason is a passionate at least a year in Mexico before setting south along the Mexican mainland. newcomer to the sport. firm plans, though Craig says he'd love Noteworthy: After hearing about to do another circumnavigation. the rally a few months ago, Harvey & I'O — Davidson 44 Noteworthy: Craig's sailing resume Kim (dad and mom) sprang into action, Robert & Bobbie Kuschel includes a five-year circumnavigation. bought this boat and shanghaied their San Francisco kids — Nikita, 16, Kiya, 14, and Noah, Occupations: Robert, IT (ret.); Bobbie, Gitana — Cal 39 7 — to come along as crew. architect Pat & Diane Mitchell Add'l Crew: Jeff Piazza and Jean Or- South Lake Tahoe Happy Nest — Beneteau 46 sini Occupations: retired David & Joy Robbins, Longmont, CO Quote: "This is the first step in an Add'l Crew: Dave Wike, Aaron Mitch- Occupations: David, electrical engi- adventure to see as much of the world ell and Dave Wakeman neer (ret.); Joy, piano teacher (ret.) before we have to buy an electric Quote: "We may or may not come Add'l Crew: Carl and Cherylynn Oss to raise the sails." back!" Quote: "We're relatively new to sailing Cruise Plans: The Kuschels plan to Cruise Plans: After heading out the and have jumped in with both feet." head south, then make a big decision at Golden Gate, they plan to turn left, and Cruise Plans: Cruise Mexico before Panama. check it all out slowly. jumping the Puddle. Noteworthy: This boat was designed Noteworthy: Pat and his crew are Noteworthy: David and Joy are sailing by Laurie Davidson, of New Zealand experienced Bay Area ocean racers. down the coast from Vancouver Island. A-Cup fame, and her first owner was renowned Kiwi racer Neville Crichton. Grace — Beneteau Oceanis 393 Harrier — Finn Flyer 31 Paul & Judy Witzke, Portland, OR Ken Roper, Los Angeles Interlude — Occupations: Paul, CPA; Judy, piano Occupation: U.S. Army Brigadier Gen- Mike Joyce, Alameda teacher eral (ret.) Occupation: sales Add'l Crew: Mark Maier Add'l Crew: daughter Lou Add'l Crew: Joe Mihalick Quote: "After getting cold in Alaska, Quote: "It's never too late to have a Quote: "Well, I ain't getting any pret- we decided that this time we'd rather happy childhood!" tier." turn left outside the Columbia." Cruise Plans: Bash back up to LA Cruise Plans: Mike's plan is to con- Cruise Plans: Paul and Judy will leave Meet Ken — the only Brigadier General ever to tinue on to La Paz and commuter-cruise the boat in Mexico for tax season, then do the Ha-Ha — and his daughter, Lou. for the winter. return to explore the Sea. Noteworthy: Mike has done three Noteworthy: Although she's now 'Trans-Backs' (returning race boats back headed for the sunny latitudes of from Hawaii). Mexico, this boat has "kissed" bergies in Glacier Bay, AK. J World — J/120 Eugenie Russell (skipper) Gypsy Wind — Vagabond 47 San Francisco/Puerto Vallarta The Chernoff Family, Vancouver, BC Occupation: sailing school skipper Occupations: Harvey, builder; Kim, Add'l Crew: TBA artist Quote: "Come play with us where Add'l Crew: sons Nikita, 16, and the weather is warm and the sailing is Noah, 7, and daughter Kiya, 14. fantastic!" Quote: "It takes more than one to cre- Cruise Plans: Heading to PV for the

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sailing season. Journey — Beneteau Evasion 37 Kells — Mk II Noteworthy: This entry is part of The Luker-Freiberg Family Jack Kavanaugh, Sausalito an instructional program. Her crew is Tacoma, WA Occupation: retired made up of sailors with varying levels Occupations: Craig, engineer; Mela- Add'l Crew: TBA of experience, "from rookie cruisers to nie, HR director Quote: "It will be adventurous!" seasoned salts." Add'l Crew: sons Jordan, 9, and Mar- Cruise Plans: Who knows! cus, 7. Noteworthy: Jack started sailing in Jabiroo — Quote: "This has become known as '65. He's owned this 1976 Swan for 24 John & Janice Limb, Dover, OR 'Our Big Trip', and if feels like it!" years. Occupations: John, electrical engineer Cruise Plans: Mexico for the season (ret.); Janice, cartographer (ret.) and then home, wherever that is. KnopKierrie — Pacific Seacraft 37 Quote: "We're considering all possibili- Noteworthy: Parents Craig and Mela- Gerrit Boonstra & Monika Majewska ties." nie are eager to find playmates for their Alameda Cruise Plans: Who knows? sons. Occupation: Gerrit, software entrepre- Noteworthy: John claims that he's neur had to replace almost every system on Joya — Dreadnought 32 Add'l Crew: TBA this boat since buying her 11 years Steve Pruitt, Brookings, OR Quote: Gerrit: I see my path clearly ago. Occupation: marine chandlery owner but I don't know where it leads — the Add'l Crew: son Garrett making of great adventure. Jammin' — Freeport 41 Quote: "Joya may be slow but I notice James Wilson, Los Angeles when it's blowing 20 knots, nobody else Occupation: IT leaves the harbor." Add'l Crew: son Max, and Andy and Cruise Plans: Either Bash home or Jen Wilson winter the boat in San Carlos. Quote: "I can tell by the way Jammin' Noteworthy: You can easily find this dances on her bow lines that she's ready father-son team, as Joya has life-sized, to get out of Dodge!" bare-breasted mermaids painted on both Cruise Plans: "Around the bend" to sides of her bow. La Paz, spending the winter in the Sea, then Panama and points east. "I want to Julia Morgan — hear 'Jammin' performed live in Jamaica Morgan Out Island 41 while I imbibe whatever." Thomas Christensen & Liza Kapauan Noteworthy: James and Max spent Long Beach the last year prepping Jammin' to get Occupation: Thomas, CPA (ret.) her cruise ready. Add'l Crew: Kris Moats, Stuart Polzin and Ginger Clark Monika will verify that taking sailing lessons Jarana — J/42 Quote: "I was set to go last year but can lead to all sorts of adventures. Bill Cuffel & Kathy Kelly broke my wrist just before the start. Cruise Plans: Short cruise, then bash Seattle, WA This year, I'm going, come hell or high home. Occupations: Bill, avionics project water." Noteworthy: The first time Gerrit and engineer; Kathy, leisure researcher Cruise Plans: Cruise the Sea for a Monika stepped aboard a sailboat was Quote: "Beats working — at least we couple weeks, then Bash home. during a Tradewinds Sailing Club course hope so." Noteworthy: Thomas' experience two years ago. They bought this boat last Cruise Plans: Mexico, then south with should serve as a lesson to others: He year. New Zealand as a goal. had planned to cruise long-term. But Noteworthy: Bill and Kathy are after spending five years preparing this Lady J — Beneteau 393 using the Ha-Ha as the start of a two- boat, he was diagnosed with pancreatic Steve & Rita Hirsh year tour of the Pacific. cancer, which means staying close to San Diego/Everett, WA home for chemo treatments every two Occupations: self-employed Jesse's Girl — Morgan 440 weeks. However, his doctor gave him a Quote: "We're looking forward to the Jesse & Shanna Hibdon, Alameda six-week reprieve to do the Ha-Ha and a start of another great adventure!" Occupations: Jesse, yacht sales; bit of cruising afterwards. Cruise Plans: Cruise Mexico for the Shanna, retail winter, then go from there. Add'l Crew: Michael and Judy Kaholo — J/40 Noteworthy: While Steve has done Stouffer Martin & Lisa Falk, Redondo Beach several deliveries up and down the Quote: "Grip it and rip it!" Occupations: Martin, consultant; West Coast, this will be Rita's first Cruise Plans: To have as much fun Lisa, research librarian offshore trip. as possible on the Ha-Ha, then figure it Quote: "We aren't retired, but we are out. tired of working!" Last Resort — Noteworthy: In order to embrace the Cruise Plans: Sailing home. Dick & Sharon Drechsler cruising life, this couple sold not only Noteworthy: Martin and Lisa are us- Marina del Rey their house, but also Shanna's lingerie ing the Ha-Ha as a test to see if they Occupations: Dick, author/philan- shop! want to go cruising full time next year. thropist; Sharon, public relations Add'l Crew: Terri Watson and Kimi

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Harrison Add'l Crew: Chris Walton, Micah Hall Quote: "After wintering in the Pacific and Michael Planas Northwest, we're longing for warm, tropi- Quote: "I've finally reached a point in cal breezes and water warm enough that my life that I have the time and resources you can put your hand in it." to do the Ha-Ha." Cruise Plans: Winter in the Sea, then Cruise Plans: Baja and the mainland, the Bash next year. The Drechslers are then return home to the Bay. thinking of entering the Pacific Cup. Noteworthy: Mark began sailing in El Noteworthy: This boat is the flagship Toros at age 8. He bought this boat, his of the Sail Through Cancer Foundation fourth, just nine months ago. Armada of Hope. Little Christian — Tayana 37 Laura — Bristol 41.1 Donald Murvine & Michael & Laurie Michel Jacqueline Cavanaugh Between the two of them, Gina and Ed of Richmond Seattle, WA 'Lorien' have a boatload of useful skills. Occupations: Michael, distribution Occupations: Donald, bus driver (ret.); and myself, an ER nurse with 26 years manager; Laurie, mortgage broker Jacqueline, certified medical asst. (ret.) experience at a trauma center, we are set Quote: "Retire now and work later." Quote: "I want to lie in the sun, bake to fix things or people that get 'broke'." Cruise Plans: Six months of cruising my bones and render my fat." Cruise Plans: Ed will continue aboard Mexico before Bashing back to the Bay. Cruise Plans: Commuter cruising. Lorien to the couple's home in Florida. Noteworthy: Expect to see Laura Noteworthy: Donald and Jacqueline Noteworthy: Ed and Gina learned to closer to shore than most monohulls know what they like. Little Christian is sail together aboard dinghies in 1992. thanks to her shoal . their first boat — they've owned her for 28 years! Lovely Lady — Hallberg-Rassy 46 Liberty — Nicholson 35 Rose Loper & Jani Way, Seattle, WA The Strattan-Candille Family Little Lara — Pacific Seacraft 24 Occupation: Rose, test pilot (ret.) Redwood City Jay & Peggy Bowden, Santa Barbara Quote: "This boat is rigged for women Occupations: J. Seth, molecular biolo- Occupations: Jay, accountant; Peggy, over 50 and sailed by two women over gist; Sophie, geneticist RN 60." Add'l Crew: son Casey, age 4 Cruise Plans: The Sea until mid-De- Quote: "We're doing the Ha-Ha," ex- cember when they'll head to Ecuador, plains Seth, "because we're sick and tired then around the world. of preparing to do the Ha-Ha." Noteworthy: Cap'n Rose ordered this Cruise Plans: They'll keep going until boat from the factory to celebrate her they become bored or broke. 50th birthday in '98. Noteworthy: Seth and Sophie spent every weekend and every penny they had Ludwig — Catalina 42 fixing up Liberty while they were gradu- David Lott, Long Beach ate students at Stanford medical school. Occupation: restaurateur This cruise is their graduation present Add'l Crew: Rick Ware and John to themselves. (Both now have PhDs.) Rohman Quote: "This is one thing off my 'bucket list'." Cruise Plans: Leaving the boat in La Paz until the holidays. Who needs a huge cruising boat? A small, cozy Noteworthy: For the Ha-Ha, David re- space is better for snuggling. cruited a friend whom he's known since Quote: "We'll keep sailing as long as he was seven years old. it is fun." Cruise Plans: Explore until spring, Mahalo — Cal 40 then reassess. Holly Scott, Long Beach Noteworthy: Jay and Peggy convinced Occupation: cruising consultant the Rally Committee to bend the '27-ft Add'l Crew: Peggy Bair, Claudia Gra- minimum' rule and admit their 24 footer ham, Marcia Grace, Grey the Cat and — the smallest boat in the fleet. Gracie the Dog. Quote: "Life's too short to stay in your Lorien — Islander slip!" Ed Ammerman & Gina Sarbo Cruise Plans: An immediate Bash "Enough of academia, let's go cruising aboard San Francisco home with fresh crew. 'Liberty'!" Occupations: Ed, appliance tech (ret.); Noteworthy: Now an official cruising Gina, RN consultant for West Marine, Holly began Lillia del Mar — Catalina 400 Quote: "Between my husband, a her sailing career when she was three Mark Slemmons, San Francisco retired appliance technician who was months old; she first took the helm at Occupation: sales also a diesel mechanic in the service, age three and got her first boat at 10.

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Marishanna — Wylie 39 Tanya, mom John Freeman, Richmond Add'l Crew: son Tristan, 6, and Occupation: retired professor daughter Sienna, 3 Add'l Crew: Nathan Bossett, Hendrik Quote: "Our kids have been on boats Bruhns and Timothy Marsolais even before they were born." Quote: "This is a last blast before I sail Cruise Plans: A season in the Sea and off into the sunset forever." along the Gold Coast, then perhaps the Cruise Plans: Short stay in Baja, then South Pacific. bash home. Noteworthy: This fast custom tri has Noteworthy: As John notes, "This many innovations, including unstayed boat is fast, beautiful, unforgiving, and carbon-fiber masts. I've sailed her over 10,000 miles without smashing her up or sinking her." Cap'n Holly (top right) helps her female crew build confidence and skills aboard 'Mahalo'. Maya — LaFitte 44 Rick Meyerhoff, Sausalito Mai Pen Rai — Islander 36 Occupation: packer Noble Brown, Benicia Add'l Crew: Peter Carlson and Lenny Occupation: refinery supervisor Krantz Add'l Crew: Mike Weaver, Jim Perry, Quote: "Meeting great people along John Hickey, Paul Goetz and Jim Cotch- the way and then spending the rest of te er season cruising Mexico is why I'm doing Quote: "Considering the age of the the Ha-Ha again." crew (an average of 60), we need to find Cruise Plans: Zihua by Christmas and a good tequila drink that will mix well then winter in the Sea. with our Geritol." Noteworthy: Rick's done two previ- Cruise Plans: They'll enjoy Mexico for ous Ha-Ha's. Having learned from past Like their parents, the Temme kids' sailing ca- reers are getting an early start. a spell before returning home. problems, he's now better prepared than Noteworthy: Noble's crew for his ever before. fifth Ha-Ha consists of an MD, two MoJo's Folly — Gemini 105Mc Cat contractors and an innkeeper who all Merry J — J/42 John & Marie Orr, Napa love sailing. Rob & Teri Moore, San Francisco Occupations: John, fire captain; Ma- Occupations: Rob, IT (ret.); Teri, boat rie, appraiser Mangareva — Dallimore 40 sales Add'l Crew: Michael and Denise Ey- Mark & Gail Strong, Pollock Pines Quote: "Time to get off the treadmill ton-Lloyd Occupations: Mark, ski lift mechanic for a total change of lifestyle." Quote: "We have the right mojo and (ret.); Gail, office manager/teacher Cruise Plans: Who knows? good friends to accomplish a lifelong (ret.) Noteworthy: Rob and Teri claim Merry dream. Add'l Crew: Nico and Elyn Dekker J knows the way to Mexico because Cruise Plans: Up to the Sea, then? Quote: "Unexpected health issues she's been there before. Noteworthy: If boats could talk, this forced us to drop out of last year's Ha- one would probably tell us she's thrilled Ha. This year we're ready to go!" that John and Marie bought her 18 Cruise Plans: One to two seasons in months ago, as she spent her first few Mexico, then on to the Canal and pos- years in Stockton as a "dust collector" sibly go to England or Holland. — a sad fate for any boat let alone one Noteworthy: Mark and Gail met their built for performance cruising like this Dutch crew a few years ago in The Neth- one. erlands, as they own a similar European- Marie raises her glass to the start of their long- built boat. anticipated cruise.

Mariah — Seawind 1000 cat Gary Rufener, San Diego Occupation: business manager Add'l Crew: Rich Hall, Matthew Dun- ning and Richard Hart Quote: "We are both cautious and excited." Cruise Plans: Gary plans to take the Teri and Rob of 'Merry J' are ready for a change boat to La Paz and Loreto before return- of pace. ing to San Diego next year. Noteworthy: Like many of this year's Meshach — 45-ft custom trimaran participants, Gary plans to moor Mariah The Temme Family in La Paz for the season, then bash home Nawiliwili, Kauai in the spring. Occupations: Thor, web marketing;

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Monitor — 55-ft Monk trawler Noteworthy: We'd say this happy clan it had been abandoned by Pearson John Wilson, Coos Bay, OR has been on the 'sailing fast track'. They Yachts. Occupation: Chef (ret.) started sailing only seven years ago, and Add'l Crew: TBA they've thoroughly prepared Mulan for Nipigon — Norseman 447 Quote: "I'm grateful to be joining a cruising since buying her just 18 months Tom Albers rally that I've heard so much about." ago. Friday Harbor, WA Cruise Plans: Mexico and on to Costa Occupation: lawyer Rica. Music — Beneteau 40 Add'l Crew: Denny Thompson (skip- Noteworthy: According to John, "Moni‑ Rick Gio, Pt. Richmond per), Mike Irvine and John Weller tor is a one-of-a-kind boat — one of Ed Occupation: mason Quote: "Looking forward to a great Monk, Sr.'s very first pleasure boats." Add'l Crew: Patricia Zajac and Jan experience." Grant Cruise Plans: Tom is planning to stay Moondance — Canadian Sailcraft 34 Quote: "We joined the rally for the fun in Mexico. Niels Frommann, Santa Clara of it all." Noteworthy: Skipper Denny has previ- Occupation: Engineer Cruise Plans: Cruising Mexico for a ously done three Atlantic crossings. Add'l Crew: Michael Zwerg year. Quote: "My plan is to have no plan." Noteworthy: Having begun his sailing Nirvana — Irwin 44 Cruise Plans: Where the wind blows. career in 1969, Rick already has lots of Bob & Sherry Davis, Shell Beach Noteworthy: Niels participated in offshore sailing under his belt, including Occupations: Bob, aerospace execu- Latitude 38's innaugural Delta Doo Dah a sail from S.F. to Tahiti. tive (ret.); Sherry, retail this summer. Add'l Crew: son Dustin, Charles Cover Mykonos — Swan 44 Moontide — Lagoon 470 cat Myron & Marina Eisenzimmer Bill Lilly, Long Beach San Francisco Occupation: Real estate developer Occupations: Myron, finance manager Add'l Crew: TBA (ret.); Marina, vice president (ret.) Quote: "We may be the last to the Add'l Crew: Peter Bennett and Hazel party, but will make up for it en route." Caldwell Cruise Plans: A season in Mexico, then Quote: "Let's get going — it's close to home again. winter." Noteworthy: Already having 35,000 Cruise Plans: The Eisenzimmers plan bluewater miles under his belt, Bill to leave Mykonos in Barra Navidad for considers Moontide to be his "round- the winter and Bash back in May. the-world boat whenever the economy Noteworthy: This will be the couple's decides to let me go." fifth Ha-Ha aboard their Frers-designed sloop. Mulan — Grand Soleil 39 The Karda/Parr Family Nalu IV — Lapworth 48 The 'Nirvana' crew knows that having an unfin- Vancouver, BC Kent Miller, Los Angeles ished 'to do list' is no reason to stay home. Occupations: Susan, HR manager; Occupation: facility coordinator (ret.) and Diane Murray Andrew, financial services director Add'l Crew: Doug Ludden, Tim Quote: "When we did the Ha-Ha last Orourke and Jim Brock year, our 'to do list' was longer than Quote: "All three of my crew have the boat, but we went anyway and had sailed to Mexico many times — I'm the a great experience. We can't wait to go only newbie!" again this year!" Cruise Plans: Kent plans to sail this Cruise Plans: Mexico to Central Amer- well-heeled boat to La Paz, then south to ica and eventually the South Pacific. the Canal and Caribbean. Noteworthy: Bob and Sherry have fin- Noteworthy: When owned — for 27 ished their 'to do' list — new engine, re- years — by Jim and Diana Jessie, Nalu frigeration, SSB, solar panels, etc. — and IV circumnavigated twice. say they're not going home again.

Natalie — Ericson 35 Mk I No Name — Catalina 30 Ford Johnson, San Francisco Bob Bahlman & Margie Hewes Occupation: high tech marketing Sausalito (ret.) Occupation: Bob, fire captain (ret.) Cap'n Susan has an able-bodied crew to help Add'l Crew: Dan Medler, Todd John- Quote: "We're very excited to start our her sail 'Mulan' to distant landfalls. son and Chris Lecroy cruising life!" Add'l Crew: sons Jack, 11, Samuel, Quote: "The Ha-Ha just seems like a Cruise Plans: After the rally, Bob and 9, and Max, 7. load of freakin' fun." Margie will head up to the Sea of Cortez Quote: "Nothing ventured, nothing Cruise Plans: Cruise Mexico in the for some kiteboarding. won." winter and spring, then Bash home. Noteworthy: Bob and Margie have Cruise Plans: Mexico, then on to the Noteworthy: The mold for this boat sailed in the South Pacific and Carib- South Pacific. was salvaged from a landfill — where bean.

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Norwegian Steam — Jason 34 Ohana — Sceptre 41 Quote: "The best is yet to come." Alan Westhagen & Sally King McKenzie-Palaske Family Cruise Plans: The Ha-Ha is first leg Seattle, WA Missoula, MT of a multi-year trip that will take the Occupation: Alan, software engineer Occupations: Charlie, real estate in- Hanssmanns to the South Pacific. (ret.) vestor; Beth, RN Noteworthy: Gloria met Michael in a Quote: "This is just the first of many Add'l Crew: daughter Marina, 13, and college sailing class, where he was the voyages beyond U.S. shores." son Keegan, 11 instructor. Cruise Plans: Alan and Sally plan to Quote: "The Ha-Ha is a great jump cruise Mexico until May, then head to start to meeting other cruisers." Passage II — Hawaii, Alaska and back home. Cruise Plans: Surf the East Cape on Jim Cassidy & Lucy Lowe Noteworthy: Built from a bare hull, the way to La Paz, then cruise the Sea. Channel Islands Norwegian Steam is the skipper's "fifth They'll take the boat to San Diego next Occupation: Jim, business owner child." year to finish a refit before heading out (ret.) again. Quote: "Getting Passage II ready for Odysseus — Maxi 97 Noteworthy: When Charlie and Beth the last year has been a labor of love." William & Christy Hogarty got married, their prenup mandated Cruise Plans: The couple plans to Pleasanton that they would eventually go cruising cruise Mexico for a couple of years, then Occupation: William, finance expert with their family. With daughter Marina on to Central America. Quote: "Let's party," says William. now 13, and son Keegan now 11, they're Noteworthy: Jim and Lucy bought And believe us, he knows how to party finally getting around to it. their first boat in 1988 and have sailed in style, as evidenced by the Jacuzzi on it almost every weekend, more often than his aft deck. Old Moon — Hylas 49 not to the Channel Islands. Cruise Plans: Stay in Cabo for New John & Mary-Ann Cogan, Ventura Year's at Nikki Beach. Occupations: Both are retired HR Peregrine — Fuji 45 Noteworthy: William is a veteran of managers Larry & Margaret "Muggs" Zabel two previous Ha-Has, and his boats are Quote: "We're slipping and sliding San Francisco always among the most impressive in the south to the land without a plan." Occupations: Larry, theatre techni- fleet: the Dynamique 80 Leda in '98, and Cruise Plans: Hang in the Sea for a cian (ret.); Muggs, fire sprinkler engi- the N/M Able 94 Marishiten in '01. bit, wander south for awhile, then head neer home. Add'l Crew: TBA Ohana — Gulfstar Sailmaster 47 Noteworthy: John and Mary-Ann Quote: "There is no time like the pres- The Lyon family, Kona, HI named their boat after their favorite ent to start living your dream." Occupation: Tom, nuclear tech; Nicole, Trader Joe's wine. Cruise Plans: The Ha-Ha is the start mom of the Zabels' cruising life. They plan to Add'l Crew: son Max, 6, daughter Osprey — Elan Impression 434 explore the Sea before moving on. Mckenzie, 4, plus Cris Byles and Julie Jerry Whitfield, Anacortes, WA Noteworthy: After Larry crewed on Adams Occupation: engineer another boat in last year's Ha-Ha, Quote: "Finally!" Add'l Crew: daughter and son-in-law Muggs realized it was time they did it Cruise Plans: Open-ended and flex- Claire and Grant Burwash together on their own boat. ible. Quote: "So excited!" Cruise Plan‑s: Zihua for the winter, Pipe Dream IX — J/160 then who knows? Scott Piper & Tracy Nance Noteworthy: Jerry's previous boat was Miami, FL a 75-year-old classic wooden schooner. Occupation: Scott, surgeon (ret.) Add'l Crew: Jeff Fredrich, Stewart Pacific Mystic — Cooper Seabird 37 Jones, Lauren Goché, Mary Vineberg Eric & Valerie Wagoner, Seattle, WA and Tom Hauk Occupations: both are software engi- Quote: "Woo hoo!" neers Cruise Plans: Scott plans to transit Quote: Valerie: "I can't wait!" the Panama Canal by January, be in Cruise Plans: Mexico and Central Miami by February, the Abacos in April America, then on to the Caribbean, and and Scotland by July. across to France next summer. Noteworthy: Scott undoubtedly has Noteworthy: "The most interesting more ocean miles under his belt than thing about this boat is its amazing re- any other entrant. Having completed The last time Nicole and Tom's son Max did the silience to our operating it." four circumnavigations aboard this boat, Ha-Ha, he was inside his mama' belly. he was awarded the Cruising Club of Noteworthy: The last time Tom and Paikea Mist — Beneteau 50 America's Blue Water Medal this year. Nicole did the Ha-Ha was in '02, and she Michael & Gloria Hanssmann was four months pregnant with Max. Vancouver, BC Prevailing Wind — Also, Tom and Cris did the first Ha-Ha in Occupations: Michael, engineer; Glo- Beneteau Oceanis 400 '94 aboard Steve Ford's Cal 34 Comfort‑ ria, occupational therapist Peter Wragg & Natalie Pearl ably Numb. Add'l Crew: Mike and Joanne Nus- San Diego baum Occupation: Peter, sales VP (ret.)

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Quote: "I've finally retired and have Quote: "I enjoy an adventure and this Add'l Crew: TBA spare time." should be a good one." Quote: "If you're not living on the edge, Cruise Plans: Peter and Natalie will Cruise Plans: Where the wind blows. you're just taking up space." spend the winter cruising between La Noteworthy: Like most Alaskans, Cruise Plans: The Eastmans plan to Paz and PV. Del is obviously a do-it-yourselfer. He stay in Mexico. Noteworthy: An Australian native, designed and built this power cat using Noteworthy: The couple will be sailing Peter's early sailing career took him composite (wood/epoxy) construction. with three miniature Australian shep- across the notorious Bass Strait and herds. Tasman Sea. Qualchan — Whitby 42 The Pond Family, Redondo Beach Reverence — Tayana 58 Proximity — Occupations: self-employed Jason Scott & Colleen Cronin Rod Lambert & Elisabeth Lehmberg, Add'l Crew: daughters Natalie, 16, San Pedro San Francisco and Charlee, 8, and son Luke, 7 Occupation: Jason, CEO Occupations: Rod, engineer; Elisa- Add'l Crew: TBA beth, scientist Quote: "This here is the wildest ride Quote: "I have the simplest of tastes in the wilderness . . . ." — I am always satisfied by the very best." Cruise Plans: "I'll cruise until my (Borrowed from Oscar Wilde.) insurance company says I have to bring Cruise Plans: Probable circumnaviga- the boat back." tion. Noteworthy: This will be Jason's sec- Noteworthy: Years ago, Rod and Elis- ond Ha-Ha. abeth had an apartment so small they figured they might as well live on a boat Rhino — Westsail 32 — and moving aboard led to dreams of Roger & Constance Hedrick cruising. Dana Point Occupation: Roger, commercial prop- erty management (ret.) Quote: "Constance is no deck fluff — she's a competent sailor who's cruised the Sea of Cortez several times." Cruise Plans: The Ha-Ha is a jump- ing off point for the Hedricks' five-year The Pond family plan to take each day as it cruise. comes aboard 'Qualchan'. Noteworthy: Roger built Rhino from a Quote: "We're anticipating this trip bare hull. "She's a consummate cruiser with excitement, and an open mind- — 10 tons of fun and security!" set." Cruise Plans: The Ponds have only loose plans, but they include Mazatlan, PV, Zihua and the Sea. The family will fly home in the spring when Todd will Rod and Elisabeth are transitioning from get fresh crew for the Bash home. liveaboards to world cruisers. Noteworthy: Margaret & Todd, aka Mom and Dad, are thrilled to be intro- Prufrock — Santa Cruz 52 ducing their kids to the cruising life- Jim & Diana Freeland style. Ko Olina, HI Occupations: Jim, pilot (ret.); Diana, Rachel S — Cape George 40 administrator (ret.) Patrick Orleman, Waldron, WA Add'l Crew: Leslie Hardy and Michael Occupation: real estate Roger and Constance plan to ride this 'Rhino' Ganahl Add'l Crew: Corey Bruere for at least five years. Quote: "We need a 2009 adventure!" Quote: "My first boat was a wash tub Cruise Plans: Six months in La Paz in the pond next to my parents house." Risk Taker — and then the Bash home. Cruise Plans: Mexico for the winter, Duane Rawson & Christine Anderson Noteworthy: The Freelands have then south. Patrick hasn't decided yet if San Francisco crewed on two previous Ha-Ha's aboard he'll eventually turn left or right. Occupations: Duane, contractor; the three-masted schooner Millenium Noteworthy: Patrick sold his house Christine, accounting Falcon. This time that boat's owners will and is ready to see the world. Quote: "It's time to go sailing." crew aboard Prufrock. Cruise Plans: Head south, then pos- Raindancer — West Indies 38 sibly on to the Caribbean. Puma — 52-ft power cat Daniel & Lorraine Eastman Noteworthy: "We have been threaten- Del Urban, Homer, AK Federal Way, WA ing to retire and go cruising," explains Occupation: construction (ret.) Occupation: Daniel, locomotive engi- Duane. "The ecomony pushed us out the Add'l Crew: Julie Williams neer (ret.) door." Before the downturn, he made his

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money as a contractor. ing down to Mexico and meeting a bunch Quote: "Indecision is the key to flex- of cruisers along the way." ibility." Rocinante — Passport 40 Cruise Plans: Puerto Vallarta for the Cruise Plans: Either joing the '10 Larry & Vicki Byers, Seattle, WA winter, Sea of Cortez in the spring. Puddle Jump, leave the boat in San Occupations: Larry, healthcare man- Noteworthy: Betweeen '01 and '06 Carlos for commuter cruising, or Bash ager (ret.); Vicki, RN (ret.) Arjan spent untold hours building this home. Add'l Crew: son Andrew Bartels and beauty, mostly by himself. Noteworthy: The previous owners set Tom Gray out to circumnavigate, but got only as Quote: "The fruit is on the end of the Sagittaire — Brewer 47 far as Tahiti due to health issues. Phil limb. You've got to go out there to get Michael & Diane Quiriconi hopes to finish the trip for them. it." Seattle, WA Cruise Plans: Mexico to start. Occupations: Michael, mechanical Saint Mary II — Catalina 34 Mk II Noteworthy: Rocinante has sailed to engineer (ret.); Diane, child care (ret.) Thomas Madden, Newport Beach and from Mexico twice, but this will be Quote: "Like Moitessier, we want to Occupation: retired the Byers' first time. watch the sun set on the open sea, to Add'l Crew: Don Taylor and Rick Mc- Creadie Rockstar — C&C Landfall 43 Quote: "Adventure? Excitement? A Jeff & Amber Lim, Vancouver, BC Jedi craves not these things. (Good thing Occupations: Jeff, construction man- I'm not a Jedi!)" agement; Amber, business owner Cruise Plans: Spend a month cruising, Add'l Crew: Chris Vernon-Varvis and then bring the boat home. Gordon Brown Noteworthy: This boat is named after Quote: "Let the good times roll!" Thomas' great uncle's fishing boat, which Cruise Plans: The Lims will cruise was the only vessel in an Irish fleet to Mexico for the season. survive a famous disaster at sea. Noteworthy: Unless the grandparents volunteer to fly Jeff and Amber's two- Sally Lightfoot — Corsair 31 UC year-old to Cabo, he may be along as Paul Martson, Ventura 'crew'. Occupation: technology marketing Add'l Crew: Darren Doud Roksan — Crealock 34 After the rally, Michael and Diane plan to spend Quote: "My crewman, Darren Doud, is Marvin J. Fritts, Whidbey Island, WA six months a year cruising 'Sagittaire'. like me. He's been sailing in California Occupation: operations engineer inhale its breath, to let our land-bound and elsewhere since childhood — includ- (ret.) cares evaporate before the immensity ing weird places like New Caledonia." Add'l Crew: Ron Holbrook and Jim of the sea and sky, and to feel our joy Cruise Plans: Who knows? Merritt soaring so high that nothing can disturb Noteworthy: Paul owned four keel- Quote: "Ready, willing and able." it." boats before buying the Corsair. Cruise Plans: The Sea of Cortez and Cruise Plans: 'Six-and-six' cruising maybe more. out of San Carlos. Sapphire — Noteworthy: A Ha-Ha '06 vet, Marvin Noteworthy: This will be the couple's Luke McDonald & Megan Buechler previously sailed from Hawaii to Tahiti. second Ha-Ha aboard Sagittaire. Portland, OR Occupations: Luke, research special- Rotkat, Lidgard 43 cat Sabbatical — Mason 33 ist; Megan, marketing Arjan & Debbie Bok, Emeryville Bill Thompson & Claudia Cowen Quote: "We couldn't wait to escape the Occupations: Arjan, plumbing con- Long Beach grey walls." tractor; Debbie, secretary Occupations: Bill, professor; Claudia, Cruise Plans: The Sea and as far as Add'l Crew: TBA attorney (ret.) Zihua for the season. Quote: "We are looking forward to sail- Add'l Crew: Bill's sister Janet Baker Noteworthy: Luke: "We started sailing The 'Rotkat' crew have a sweet ride for the and her husband Paul two-and-a-half years ago after an excit- trip south. Quote: "We want to do this while we're ing dinner conversation about how we'd still young enough to enjoy it." both like to sail around the world if we Cruise Plans: The mainland and won the lottery." They didn't win a mil- the Sea until spring, then either lion, but managed to cut the docklines Bash home or have it transport- anyway. ed. Noteworthy: Bill took a sab- Sceptre — J/130 batical from his job as a professor Bob Musor & Terri Guerra, Alameda at UC Irvine — thus, the boat's Occupation: Bob, high tech exec (ret.) name. Add'l Crew: Tim Dick and Kim Le Quote: "I have raced all over the Sabbatical — Valiant 40 world, but also enjoy cruising. I'm look- Phil Kumpis & Laurie Lipman ing forward to a nice cruise down the Hermosa Beach Baja Coast with old friends, and I'm also Occupation: Phil, attorney (ret.) looking forward to making lots of new

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friends." Sea Siren — SeaFox — Sabre 452 Cruise Plans: Maybe Cabo or La Paz, Dave Fisher, Monterey Jim Hurst & Randee Fowler maybe PV, maybe Bash home. It's a Occupation: electrical contractor Sausalito mystery. Add'l Crew: TBA Occupation: Jim, mechanical engi- Noteworthy: Bob's sailing career Quote: "I sail for fun!" neer started by racing Olympic Class Tornado Cruise Plans: Onward. . . Quote: "SeaFox is fast, comfortable cats. He even built one himself. Noteworthy: Dave did the Ha-Ha last and safe, but like any lady you should year on the same boat. never take her for granted." Scott Free — Gulfstar 44 Cruise Plans: No definite plans. Scott & Monica Stoner, Seattle, WA Sea Villa — Islander 37 Noteworthy: Jim has been sailing for Occupations: Scott, COO (ret.); Mon- Jim Morgan, Sausalito 40 years, much of it in Europe. ica, commerical loan rep. (ret.) Occupation: teacher (ret.) Add'l Crew: Rod and Jane Dufour Add'l Crew: Dale Roush Serendipity III — Hunter Passage 42 Quote: "Life's not a dress rehearsal." Quote: "Sailing is truly an elemental The Lym Family, Lahaina, HI Cruise Plans: "We plan to cruise in experience that I enjoy immensely. I also Occupations: John, engineer; Pau- the Sea of Cortez until the Dow hits very much appreciate the camaraderie of lette, realtor 14,000!" the sailing community. This seems like Add'l Crew: son Keiffer and Gordon Noteworthy: Scott and Monica heard an excellent opportunity to combine the Clay about the Ha-Ha while "drinking with two." Quote: "It's on the bucket list." some sailors in the BVIs." Cruise Plans: Jim hopes to leave Sea Cruise Plans: Bash back home. Villa in the Sea so he can return for Noteworthy: After becoming disabled, Sea Bear — C&C Landfall 39 continuing adventures. John thought he would have to abandon Harold & JC Miller, Alameda Noteworthy: Though Sea Villa has his long-held Ha-Ha ambitions. But after Occupations: Harold, technology been well-maintained, she has few of recruiting Gordon Clay to skipper, the engineer; JC, artist the conveniences of modern cruisers plan is now back on. Quote: "This will be a major, manda- — such as roller furling and self-tailing tory attitude adjustment. A chance to winches. Serenity — Tayana 52 DS test our skill set against real world chal- Gordon & Sherry Cornett, Ventura lenges." Seabird — Occupations: Gordon, dentist; Sherry, Cruise Plans: Destination unknown. Lou & Marge Freeman, San Diego RN Noteworthy: Sea Bear did the '05 Occupation: Lou, anesthesiologist Add'l Crew: TBA Ha-Ha with a different owner. "At least (ret.) one of us has done this before!" Add'l Crew: Phil and Joann MacFar- lane, and Synthia Petroka. Sea Conquest — Morgan O/I 41 Quote: "She's a two-bedroom, two- The Labarre Family, Montreal, QC bath with 350 square feet, a panoramic Occupations: Steve, engineer (semi- ocean view, and she moves like a scalded ret.); Monique, attorney (semi-ret.) dog." Add'l Crew: Baby son Sacha and Mi- Cruise Plans: Enjoy Mexico, then randa the Dog return in time for the Singlehanded Quote: "We love adventure and wish to TransPac next summer. share the joy of sailing with our newborn son, Sacha." Cruise Plans: The Labarres will most likely cruise Mexico, Latin America and possibly the Caribbean. Gordon and Sherry of 'Serenity' started sailing Noteworthy: Steve calls Sea Conquest together in college. a "floating condo" — it even has a dish- Quote: "Spend more time counting washer! your blessings, and less time moaning about your misfortunes." Sea Dream — Jomar 55 Cruise Plans: Mainland Mexico, then Ron Brimlow & David Dodrill Puddle Jump to the South Pacific. Long Beach Noteworthy: Why did Gordon and Occupations: both are retired Sherry decide to join the Ha-Ha this Add'l Crew: Jonathan Berger, Jerry year? "It was the one way to get rid of McNeil and Thomas Wheatly Lou and Marge — and their big red chute the squatters (our kids) living in our Quote: "We've been wanting to go for — are back again for more Ha-Ha fun. house." a very long time — and now it's happen- Noteworthy: Lou has done two Ha-Has ing!" and three Singlehanded TransPacs with Set Me Free — Beneteau 423 Cruise Plans: Cruise as far as Zihua this boat, and if we're not mistaken, he's Joe Pfiefle, Redondo Beach for a few months, then return home. used the same red kite on all of them. It Occupation: consultant Noteworthy: Ron and David both be- has a steer's head logo, as the boat was Add'l Crew: Tom Treichel & Sherri gan sailing in the '60s, but on different formerly called Longhorn. Wilkinson coasts. Quote: "All hands on board!"

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Cruise Plans: Farther into Mexico. Stepping Stone — Maple Leaf 42 Noteworthy: Although this is only The Anderson Family, Newport, OR Joe's second boat, he's been sailing since Occupations: retired 1972. Add'l Crew: daughters Kimberly, 16, and Savona, 5 Simple Pleasures — Freedom 36 Quote: "We've been dreaming of sail- Bernard Slabeck, Alameda ing around the world since we were kids. Occupations: photographer (ret.) After a lot of work, the Ha-Ha is our first Add'l Crew: TBA step." Quote: "I'll be leaving for good, for the Cruise Plans: Starting in Mexico, the second time!" Andersons plan to circumnavigate. Cruise Plans: When Bernard left 'for Meet the 'SOMF' crew. Pirates? Naaah, we don't Noteworthy: Elias and Sarah say think so. good' in '07, the plan was to not have a they've been dreaming of sailing around plan. "That's still the plan," he says, "and SOMF — Island Trader 46 the world since they were kids. Now I'm stickin' to it!" Jerry Wilhite, Stockton they're finally on their way — with their Noteworthy: Believe it or not his Occupation: project manager own daughters. boat struck two different whales in two Add'l Crew: TBA completely different areas of Mexico last Quote: "This was my dream 25 years Stray Cat — Seawind 1000 cat year. They both swam away unharmed, ago, but life and family buried it deep. Guy & Carol Dean, San Francisco but the second blow caused Bernard to Then five years ago it started to creep Occupations: Guy, firefighter (ret.); bring his 36-footer home to Alameda for back into my dreams, and now here I Carol, legal assistant (ret.) keel repairs. am." Add'l Crew: David Roskelley and Mark Cruise Plans: A year in the Sea, then Downing perhaps the Caribbean or South Pa- Quote: "A black cat is constantly cific. crossing our paths." Noteworthy: Some kids on Jerry's Cruise Plans: The first part of the dock think SOMF looks like a pirate ship, couple's multi-year cruise will be either but after seeing his shipmates' photo, we on the mainland or in the Sea. doubt that there's a buccaneer among Noteworthy: Guy's introduction to them. sailing came in the eighth grade at a lo- cal lake through a parks and recreation Southwind — Islander 36 program. Jean Gregory, Oceanside Occupation: insurance (ret.) Symphony — Hans Christian 38T Add'l Crew: Scott and Janet Hasel- Thomas Spencer & Magi Sarvimaki ton Channel Islands Quote: "After meeting and listening Occupation: Thomas, computer soft- to so many Ha-Ha'ers relate their ad- ware (ret.) ventures doing the Ha-Ha, I can't wait Quote: "Plan B sounds like it will be to experience it for myself and have my a lot of fun. We look forward to meeting own tales to tell." as many cruisers as possible." Bernard rides his masthead, safe from whale Cruise Plans: Jean plans to cruise the Cruise Plans: Mexico for a spell, then attacks. Mexican mainland and return to the Sea on to the South Pacific or Hawaii. in the spring. Noteworthy: Doing the Ha-Ha is Plan Sirocco — J/130 Noteworthy: As a kid, Jean cruised B for Thomas and Magi, as they'd origi- Lee Pryor & Cathy Sweet, Oceanside the Caribbean with her parents. As an nally intended to sail straight to Hawaii, Occupations: Lee, professor (ret.); adult, she's covered most of Southern but after making a boatload of new sail- Cathy, budget manager California, and spent six months cruis- ing friends, we'll bet they'll be glad that Quote: Lee: "It was my wife who de- ing Mexico. serendipity intervened. cided we should go. But I make all of the key decisions otherwise, like where we Stella Blue — C&C Landfall 38 Tabu — Farr 44 will store the toilet paper." Wally Bryant, San Francisco Sheri & Rich Crowe, Newport Beach Cruise Plans: Cruise Baja till early Occupation: sales (ret.) Occupations: sailing instructors 2010, then Bash home. Add'l Crew: Mark Goetz Add'l Crew: Al Briggs, Paul Prioleau Noteworthy: Sirocco has a jet black Quote: "Since the boat was named and Jim Benson hull. after a Grateful Dead song, I'll pull a Quote: "It was so much fun last year quote from a different one: 'Going where and, heck, we can still make French Slow M Ocean — CHB 45 PH Trawler the climate suits my clothes.'" Polynesia before we have to go back to Errol & Norene Phillips, Scappoose, OR Cruise Plans: At least two years (or work." Occupations: both are retired. more) in Mexico. "Then we'll see." Cruise Plans: French Polynesia, stor- Quote: "Yaaaahooooooo!" Noteworthy: This boat was a derelict ing the boat on Raiatea. Cruise Plans: Mexico until . . . ? in '01. Wally has spent the last eight Noteworthy: The fact that Sheri and Noteworthy: Errol and Norene started years rebuilding it — "new rig, new en- Rich are sailing up from La Paz to do this powerboating nearly 40 years ago. gine, every nut, bolt, wire and hose." year's Ha-Ha is impressive. But last year

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they sailed all the way up from Ecuador to get to this point. I can't wait!" Trim — Del Rey 50 to do the '08 rally. Cruise Plans: The Sea and farther Ken & Lori Newell, Irvine south or even grander exploits. Occupation: Ken, engineer Talion — Gulfstar 50 Noteworthy: While Bob's sailed in Quote: "I'm quite certain time travel Patsy Verhoeven Mexico three times already, this will be can be achieved by installing fluorescent La Paz, Mexico his first time sailing to Mexico lights on my sailboat. I've come to this Occupation: real estate conclusion based on how time seems to Add'l Crew: Seth Constable, Leslie The Brass Ring — Sunchaser 58 cat pass at a snail's pace while at the office Egenberger and Tim Morris Bob & Joanie Brass, Toledo, OR and exponentially while sailing." Quote: "I'm going to sail all the way Occupation: Bob, lumber wholesaler Cruise Plans: Open-ended for the third time!" (ret.) Noteworthy: Ken eventually hopes to Noteworthy: Patsy's delivery is actu- Add'l Crew: Sharon Tate do the Pacific Puddle Jump and dive on ally to the start in San Diego — she's Quote: "We're excited for this challeng- Beveridge Reef. based in La Paz! ing, new adventure." Cruise Plans: Leaving the boat in La Tsunamita — Hunter 356 Tapestry — Command 10 tri Paz. Kimberly & John Edwards Richard Pearsall, Ventura Noteworthy: Robert and Joanie spent San Diego Occupation: TV/film post production six years building this boat. From the Occupation: both retired Add'l Crew: TBA beginning, their intention was to eventu- Add'l Crew: Tom Herrington Quote: "We're going to be dead a long ally head south of the border. Quote: "We just retired and are looking time. Go cruising!" forward to starting a new life." Cruise Plans: Who knows? Thee Amazing Grace — Vector 39 Cruise Plans: Heading to PV for a Noteworthy: Richard learned to sail David Bloom & Karin McGinley year. aboard his family's 27-ft gaffer. Long Beach Noteworthy: Kim and John both Occupations: David, media sales and learned to sail in college, but this will be Teal Sea — CT 54 advertising; Karin, real estate their first big offshore cruise. Craig & Debbie Schroeder Quote: "Just another great place to Long Beach get drunk." Tynamara — Spencer 53 Occupations: Craig, civil engineer; Cruise Plans: Extended cruising in the The Dixon Family Debbie, special education assistant Sea until March 2010, when they'll sail West Port, OR (ret.) home. Occupations: Jerry, construction Noteworthy: Thee Amazing Grace was management; Wynne, boat captain built in 1979, commissioned in 1986, but Add'l Crew: sons Zack, 16, Dylan, 14, never sailed until 1996. and daughter Danielle, 10. Quote: "Fun, finally!" Theophilus — Voilier Grand Duc 41 Cruise Plans: "We'll take it day by day The Derrick Family and see where we end up." San Francisco Noteworthy: Before moving to Seattle Occupations: Kiwi, inspector; Deb- and having kids, both Jerry and Wynne bie, boss! worked as professional yacht skippers. Add'l Crew: daughter Alicestasia, 7, and Mark Rulli Quote: "A new chapter in our life is about to begin." Cruise Plans: Continue cruising while working part-time. Noteworthy: The Derricks are eager to Craig and Debbie of 'Teal Sea' plan to cross 'the find other 'kid boats'. ditch' after seeing Central America. Quote: "We have way too much teak." Tiger Beetle — N/M 45 IOR Cruise Plans: Ultimately, the Carib- Robert Macfarlane, San Francisco bean. Occupation: software engineer Noteworthy: After cruising Central Add'l Crew: TBA America, Craig and Debbie plan to Quote: "I'm looking forward to having transit the Panama Canal and head to a good run down the coast from the Bay Belize. to San Diego, participating in the Rally, and enjoying the harbor hop back up the The Answer — Ericson 38 coast." The 'Tynamara' kids will get an education along Bob & Debra Haley Cruise Plans: The Bash home. the way in the 'school of life'. Richmond Noteworthy: Although this is Rob's Occupations: Bob, pipe welder (ret.); first Ha-Ha, he's no stranger to offshore Ubuntu — Kelly-Peterson 44 Debra, manager sailing, having made five crossings to Stephen Dear & Arleen Lindstedt Add'l Crew: Ray Thielen Hawaii — three of them in the Single- San Francisco Quote: "It only took 6,325,000 welds handed TransPac. Occupations: Steve, technician; Ar-

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leen, teacher, both retired Cruise Plans: Commuter cruising how to get home later. Quote: "It's the stories you tell that from La Paz. Noteworthy: Michael and Barbara color your life. . . so dig in." Noteworthy: If we understand his ap- have taken many sailing vacations, but Cruise Plans: On to the South Pa- plication forms correctly, Randy is deliv- had never owned their own boat until cific. ering this boat — which he thoroughly they decided to go cruising with their Noteworthy: According to Ubuntu, refurbished — to her new owner in La kids. a traditional African philosophy, there Paz. exists a common bond between us all Wind Child — Beneteau First 36s7 and it is through this bond, through Willful Simplicity — Rudy Heessels, Sequim, WA our interaction with our fellow human Steve & Charlotte Baker, Sausalito Occupation: meat department man- beings, that we discover our own human Occupations: Steve, farrier; Char- ager (ret.) qualities. lotte, marketing Add'l Crew: Dave Taylor Quote: "When we decided that there Quote: "Wind Child flies a hot pink Vento — were more reasons why we must do the spinnaker that can be seen for miles." The Lalovic Family, San Francisco Ha-Ha than reasons why we couldn't, we Cruise Plans: South to Banderas Bay, Occupations: Ivan, engineer; Ursula, were finally moved into action," explains then jumping the Puddle, up to Hawaii attorney Steve. That's impressive since Charlotte and back home. Quote: Ivan and Ursula say, "Our 2- began sailing just a year ago. Noteworthy: Rudy has sailed from year old deck swabbie, Ena, keeps things Victoria B.C. to Hawaii three times. interesting." Cruise Plans: Mexico, to start. Windshadow — Ericson 35 Noteworthy: Ivan and Ursula have Jim Parker & Gary Himes, Richmond sailed the Adriatic. Occupation: Jim, builder Quote: "Another day in paradise." Virago — Catalina 470 Cruise Plans: Six months of sailing. Paul Goss, Alameda Noteworthy: This 39-year-old boat has Occupation: business analyst (ret.) now been fitted with an electric motor. Add'l Crew: Roger Elliot Quote: "Something to retire to." Wizard — Choate 41 Cruise Plans: Winter in Mexico. Obie Ciesiel, Portland, OR Noteworthy: Paul is lucky to have an Occupations: builder extremely supportive wife. She suggested Add'l Crew: brother Mike that he take the boat to Mexico for the Quote: "It's time to have some fun!!" winter while she continues to work full Cruise Plans: Puddle Jump? time back home. Noteworthy: A prominent Portland Steve and Charlotte are eager to start their new businessman raced this boat for years. Wave Goodbye — lifestyle of 'Willful Simplicity'. Some recent guests have sworn his ghost Dan Redding, San Diego Cruise Plans: Open-ended. is still aboard! Occupation: contractor Noteworthy: This boat seems aptly Add'l Crew: Maggie Loaney named: "The most interesting thing Worrall Wind — Nauticat 44 Quote: "Hopefully this time will be the about this boat is its simplicity," says Russ & Roz Worrall, Emeryville start of the South Sea adventure." Steve. "It has taught us to live simply Occupations: Russ, optometrist/pro- Cruise Plans: Mexico to start. and love it." fessor (ret.); Roz, education administra- Noteworthy: Dan bought this boat new tor (ret.) in '05 and did the '06 Ha-Ha as his first Whatcha Gonna Do — Add'l Crew: David & Marcia Meyer offshore shakedown cruise. Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 Quote: "We're so looking forward to The Mitgang Family, San Francisco turning south this year and joining the Westerly — Cal 2-30 Occupation: Michael, finance HaHa!" Randy Knapp, Aptos Add'l Crew: Danielle, 11, and Har- Cruise Plans: Join the '10 Puddle Occupation: real estate broker rison, 9 Jump and keep on sailing. Add'l Crew: Mark Cooper Quote: "One step at a time." Noteworthy: Both Russ and Roz Quote: "No better time to get on with it." Cruise Plans: Cruise now, figure out learned to sail back in 1970 via a Red Cross sailing class while stationed in Germany with the U.S. military.

A nd that, friend, is the last of them. It really is quite an amazing fleet of boats, and quite a remarkable bunch of sailors. In the coming months, look for reports by many of them in Latitude 38, as they travel on through Mexico, Central America and beyond. — latitude 38/andy & ladonna

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Post-Rally Events — A Mix of Fun and Fund-Raising

If you're lucky enough to be cruising onward after the Ha-Ha, Zihua SailFest — February 2-9. Conceived on a whim by the take out your calendar and note the following events. Most, but publisher of Latitude, thank goodness a series of more serious not all, are some combination of 'nothing serious' racing and and responsible people took charge, and over the years have fund-raising. Latitude 38 supports all of the following: turned this into a stunningly successful cruiser fundraiser for local schools. Banderas Bay Blast, including the Pirates for Pupils Spin- naker Run — December 2-4. Co-sponsored by the Punta Mita Sea of Cortez Sailing Week — early April. 'Nothing seri- Yacht & Surf Club and the Vallarta YC, this event features ous' cruiser racing from La Paz to Caleta Partida to Isla San three days of destination racing, with stops at Punta Mita, La Francisco and back. It's free, but it's fundraiser, too. Cruz and Paradise Marina. There is no entry fee, but it is a fundraiser. Loreto Fest, Puerto Escondido, Baja — early May. The big cruiser gathering in the Sea of Cortez includes four days of fun Vallarta YC Chili Cook-Off — December 5, the day after the and fundraising. Blast. This is the Vallarta YC's biggest fundraiser of the year. Held at Paradise Marina. Lots of cruisers like to make contributions on a personal rather than group level. The stuff you never use or that you Subasta, presented by the Club Cruceros de La Paz — De- think of as junk, can have tremendous value for children in cember 6. Now in its 21st year, this is the club's biggest fund- Mexico, some of them who literally live in city dumps. raiser, and coordinates with the respected Fundación Ayuda Remember, too, that parts of Baja were hit badly by recent Niños La Paz, A.C. (FANLAP), which fights the good fight for the storms. If you've got room on your boat, try to bring something truly underprivileged kids of La Paz. The money raised is used along for those folks, particularly the kids. Our only caution is to buy kids the basics such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, to be very careful when giving cash to charitable organizations, shampoo and soap, socks, underwear, and school supplies. for just as in the United States, the money often ends up in the Last year 400 simple Christmas presents were bought for kids wrong pockets. who otherwise wouldn't have even gotten a piece of coal.

Where should you go after exploring Mexico?

Many cruisers choose to head west with the Pacific Puddle Jump Rally. It's an an- nual migration of private sailing yachts that set sail from various points on the west coast of the Americas, but all bound for the same destination: French Polynesia. Be- cause this 3,000-mile crossing is one of the most ambitious passages in the realm of cruising, Latitude 38 gives it in-depth coverage every year, both in print and online.

Because the fleet does not depart from the Americas on one single date, their ar- rivals in French Polynesia can be anytime in April, May or June, and many fleet mem- bers don't actually meet face to face before their arrival in the islands. However, they share information on preparation, weather routing, and inter-island cruising via radio nets and electronic communications before, during and after their passages.

Learn more about this annual westward migration at www.pacificpuddlejump.com

Baja Ha-Ha XVI — 25 Official Entry List — By Divisions Official Entry List — By Divisions

Please note: This list was provisional several days before the Rally. Please note: This list was provisional several days before the Rally. The Rally Committee reserves the right to make Division changes prior to, and even after, the October 26 start. The Rally Committee reserves the right to make Division changes prior to, and even after, the October 26 start.

AGAVE Division Galatea Island Packet 380 Doug Hounshell Berkeley Celtic Song Pacific Seacraft 42 John Berol San Diego Tynamara Spencer 53 Jerry Dixon West Port, OR Little Lara Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 Jay Bowden Santa Barbara Risk Taker Catalina 38 Duane Rawson San Francisco Aquadesiac Tayana V-42 Douglas Simms Alameda Teal Sea CT-54 Craig Schroeder Long Beach Equinox Brewer 30 Tom Ybarrola San Diego Stella Blue C&C Landfall 38 Wally Bryant San Francisco Qualchan Whitby 42 Todd Pond Redondo Beach Chrokeva CT-54 Mark Pitts San Diego Wayward Wind Alberg Odyssey 30 John Conser Newport Beach The Answer Ericson 38 Robert Haley Richmond Rockstar C&C Landfall 43 Jeff Lim Vancouver, BC Callisto Amel 54 Michael & Ann Last St. Helier, Jersey Alika Challenger 32 Rory Kremer Monterey Adios Columbia 43 Craig Shaw Portland, OR Sea Dream Jomar 55 Ron Brimlow Long Beach Joya Dreadnought 32 Steve Pruitt Brookings, OR ENCHILADA Division Cuba Libre 3 Catalina-Morgan 440 Orlando Duran Marina del Rey Espirirtu Santi Atlantic 57 Santiago Becerra San Diego Rhino Westsail 32 Roger Hedrick, Jr. Dana Point Little Christian Tayana 37 Donald Murvine Seattle, WA Fly Aweigh Catalina-Morgan 440 Allan & Allison Gabel Port Channel Islands Blue Dolphin Bruce Roberts 58 Robert Baldino San Francisco Sabbatical Mason 33 Bill Thompson Long Beach Allymar Ingrid 38 Ken Gosling Winchester Bay, OR Jesse’s Girl Catalina-Morgan 440 Jesse Hibdon Alameda Reverence Tayana 58 Jason Scott San Pedro Roksan Crealock 34 Marvin J. Fritts Whidbey Island, WA Raindancer Heritage West Indies 38 Daniel Eastman Federal Way, WA Worrall Wind Nauticat-PH 44 Russ & Roz Worrall Emeryville Odysseus Maxi 97 William Hogarty Rhode Island Atlantis Treworgy 34 Jim Jolly The Hammock, FL Symphony Hans Christian 38T Thomas Spencer Channel Islands Bliss Columbia 45 S. Brown & L. Peterson Helena, MT Norwegian Steam Jason 34 Alan Westhagen Seattle, WA Rachel S Cape George 40 Patrick Orleman Waldron, WA MARGARITA Division Aquila Islander Freeport 36 Michael Rafferty San Diego Mangareva Dallimore 40 Mark Strong Pollock Pines IGUANA Division J World J/120 Wayne Zittel SF/PV Free Spirit Islander Freeport 36 David Nieuwstad Santa Cruz Hello World Caliber 40 Christina Clement Seattle, WA Proximity Swan 41 Rod Lambert San Francisco Kaholo J/40 Martin & Lisa Falk Redondo Beach Dolfin Crealock 37 William Meanley San Diego Broken Compass Hudson Seawolf 41 Chadwick van Roden Newport Beach Bluzzz Swan 42 Stephen Coleman Sausalito Merry J J/42 Robert Moore San Francisco Sea Villa Islander 37 Jim Morgan Sausalito Blue Swan Ta Chiao 41 ketch Robert Johnston San Pedro Kells Swan 44 Mk II Jack Kavanaugh Sausalito Jarana J/42 Bill Cuffel Seattle, WA Knop Kierrie Pacific Seacraft 37 Gerrit Boonstra Alameda Sea Conquest Morgan Out-Island 41 Steve Labarre Montreal, QC Mykonos Swan 44 Myron Eisenzimmer San Francisco Sceptre J/130 Bob Musor Alameda Pacific Mystic Cooper Seabird 37 Eric Wagoner Seattle, WA Julia Morgan Morgan Out-Island 41 Thomas Christensen Long Beach Nirvana Irwin 44 Robert Davis Shell Beach Sirocco J/130 Lee Pryor Oceanside Theophilus Voilier Grand Duc 41 Kiwi & Debbie Derrick San Francisco Nipigon Norseman 447 Denny Thompson Friday Harbor, WA En Fuego III J/44 Bill Cook Quincy BURRITO Division Echo Islander Freeport 41 Michael Bereznai Beaverton, OR Wave Goodbye Hunter 44 Dan Redding San Diego Tabu Farr 44 Sheri Crowe Newport Beach Willful Simplicity Catalina 27 Steve Baker Sausalito Jammin’ Islander Freeport 41 James Wilson Los Angeles Ubuntu Kelly-Peterson 44 Stephen Dear San Francisco Companera Farr 44 P. Eichen & S. Flieder Sausalito Westerly Cal 2-30 Randy Knapp Santa Cruz Ohana Sceptre 41 Charlie McKenzie Missoula, MT Maya LaFitte 44 Rick Meyerhoff Sausalito I’O Davidson 44 R. & B. Kuschel San Francisco Sapphire Hunter 30 Luke McDonald Portland, OR Ansa Cooper 416 David Bereznai San Francisco Scott Free Gulfstar 44 Scott Stoner Seattle, WA Tiger Beetle N/M 45 IOR Robert Macfarlane San Francisco Chardonnay Catalina 30 David Elkin Richmond SeaFox Sabre 452 Jim Hurst Sausalito Pipe Dream IX J/160 William Piper Miami, FL No Name Catalina 30 Bob Bahlman Sausalito FRIJOLE Division Prufrock Santa Cruz 52 Jim & Diana Freeland Ko Olina, HI Lorien Islander Bahama 30 Ed Ammerman San Francisco Marishanna Wylie 39 John Freeman Richmond JALAPENO Division Braveheart MacGregor PH 65 Bob Callaway Pleasant Harbor, WA Harrier Finn Flyer 31 Ken Roper Los Angeles Mulan Grand Soleil 39 Susan Karda Vancouver, BC Peregrine Fuji 45 Larry Zabel San Francisco Albatross Island Packet 32 Kevin Foley Clear Lake Shores, TX Delphis Cal 39 Peter Greengrass Calgary, AB Evergreen Liberty 458 Dennis Morrison Alameda NO COMPRENDE Division (multihulls) Saint Mary II Catalina 34 Mk II Thomas Madden Newport Beach Gitana Cal 39 Pat Mitchell So. Lake Tahoe Albatross Seamaster 46 Douglas Schneeman Marina del Rey Bluebird 28-ft Custom Trimaran John Taylor Lakewood, WA Blackdragon Catalina 34 Steve Dolling Vancouver, BC Vento Swan 391 Ivan Lalovic San Francisco SOMF Island Trader 46 Jerry Wilhite Stockton Sally Lightfoot Corsair 31 UC Cat Paul Martson Ventura Coral Rose Aloha 34 John Aldous Beaverton, OR Sea Bear C&C Landfall 39 Harold Miller Alameda Bliss Hylas 46 Michael Chambers Ensenada, Mexico Stray Cat Seawind 1000 Cat Harold Dean San Francisco Moondance Canadian Sailcraft 34 Niels Frommann Santa Clara Thee Amazing Grace Vector 39 David Bloom Long Beach Sagittaire Brewer 47 PH Cutter Michael Quiriconi Seattle, WA MoJo’s Folly Gemini 105Mc Cat John & Marie Orr Napa Grace Beneteau Oceanis 393 Paul Witzke Portland, OR Gypsy Wind Vagabond 47 H. & K. Chernoff Vancouver, BC Tapestry Command 10 Trimaran Richard Pearsall Ventura CEVICHE Division Lady J Beneteau 393 Steve Hirsh San Diego Ohana Gulfstar Sailmaster 47 Tom Lyon Kona, HI Mariah Seawind 1000XL Cat Gary Rufener San Diego Eagle Cal 35 Mk III Phileta Riley Bandon, OR Prevailing Wind Beneteau Oceanis 400 Peter Wragg San Diego Exit Strategy Amel Maramu 48 Dave Benjamin Alameda Beach Access Lagoon 380 Cat Glenn Twitchell Newport Beach Jabiroo Island Packet 35 John Limb Dover, OR Music Beneteau 40 Rick Gio Pt. Richmond Nalu IV Lapworth 48 Kent Miller Los Angeles Rotkat Lidgard 43 Cat Arjan Bok Emeryville Alobar Island Packet 35 Joel Ungar Santa Barbara Mahalo Cal 40 Holly Scott Long Beach Old Moon Hylas 49 John Cogan Ventura Gato Go Kennex 445 Cat Craig Wiese San Diego Natalie Ericson 35 Mk I Ford Johnson San Francisco Sabbatical Valiant 40 Phil Kumpis Hermosa Beach Capricorn Cat Hughes 45 Cat Wayne Hendryx Brisbane Wind Shadow Ericson 35 Mk II Jim Parker Richmond Lillia del Mar Catalina 400 Mark Slemmons San Francisco KILO Division Meshach 45-ft Custom Trimaran Thor Temme Nawiliwili, Kauai, HI Liberty Nicholson 35 J. Seth Strattan Redwood City Lovely Lady Hallberg-Rassy 46 Rose Loper Seattle, WA Whatcha Gonna Do Fountaine-Pajot Bahia 46 Michael Mitgang San Francisco Tsunamita Hunter 356 Kim Hartnett-Edwards San Diego GUACAMOLE Division Happy Nest Beneteau 46 David Robbins Longmont, CO Moontide Lagoon 470 Cat Bill Lilly Long Beach Sea Siren Hunter 356 David Fisher Carmel Valley Passage II Hunter 410 James Cassidy Channel Islands Last Resort Catalina 470 Richard Drechsler Marina del Rey Escapade Catana 52 Cat Greg Dorland Newport, OR Southwind Islander 36 Jean Gregory Oceanside Aventura Hunter 41 John Rollins San Francisco Virago Catalina 470 Paul Goss Alameda Dolce Vita Marquesas 56 Cat Mai Dolch Belvedere Mai Pen Rai Islander 36 Noble Brown Benicia Laura Bristol 41.1 Michael Michel Richmond Done Dealing Beneteau 47 Jay Bryan Alameda The Brass Ring Sunchaser 58 Cat Robert Brass Toledo, OR Freedom Won Islander 36 John Melton Alameda Wizard Choate 41 Obie Ciesiel Portland, OR Formula Won Beneteau 473 Jim Schmid San Diego Profligate Surfin’ 63 Cat Dona de Mallorca Punta Mita, MX Simple Pleasures Freedom 36 Bernard Slabeck Alameda Serendipity III Hunter Passage 42 John Lym Lahaina, HI Capaz Perry 48 Brad & PJ Baker Seattle, WA Interlude Catalina 36 Mk II Mike Joyce Alameda Set Me Free Beneteau 423 Joe Pfiefle Redondo Beach Talion Gulfstar 50 Patsy Verhoeven La Paz, Mexico OJALÁ Division (motoryachts) Delight Hunter 36 Albert Miller Sacramento Ludwig Catalina 42 *** David Lott Long Beach Bequia Gulfstar 50 Richard Coleman Richmond Slow M Ocean CHB 45 PH Trawler Errol & Norene Phillips Scappoose, OR Eupsychia Cal 36 David Addleman Monterey Avalon Catalina 42 Mk II Phil Habegger Marina del Rey Paikea Mist Beneteau 50 Michael Hanssmann Vancouver, BC Puma 52-ft Power Cat Del Urban Homer, AK Osprey Elan Impression 434 Jerry Whitfield Anacortes, WA Distant Drum Beneteau 15.50 Idylle Harry Hazzard San Diego Monitor 55-ft Monk Trawler John Wilson Coos Bay, OR DESPARADO Division Seabird Swan 51 Lou Freeman San Diego Blue Lightning New York 36 Michael Riley Seattle, WA HUEVOS RANCHEROS Division Serenity Tayana 52 DS Gordon Cornett Ventura PROTEST NOTICE: Besame Mucho Beneteau 36s7 Dan & Lyn Hannegan Dana Point Nautilus Passport 40 Steven Ingham Centralia, WA Please Remember: All Complaints and/or Protests Wind Child Beneteau 36s7 Rudolf Heessels Sequim, WA Rocinante Passport 40 Larry & Vicky Byers Seattle, WA LANGOSTINO Division regarding Baja Ha-Ha XV must be directed to: Journey Beneteau Evasion 37 Craig Luker Tacoma, WA Astraea Cheoy Lee 41 Robert Moon San Francisco Trim Del Rey 50 Ken Newell Irvine The Head Bartender, Squid Roe, Cabo San Lucas. Andalucia Irwin 37 Steve & Edie Hollen Yorba Linda Stepping Stone Maple Leaf 42 Elias & Sarah Anderson Newport, OR Crescendo Challenger 50 ketch R. & A. Phillips Olympia, WA (After midnight only, please.)

26 — Baja Ha-Ha XVI Official Entry List — By Divisions Official Entry List — By Divisions

Please note: This list was provisional several days before the Rally. Please note: This list was provisional several days before the Rally. The Rally Committee reserves the right to make Division changes prior to, and even after, the October 26 start. The Rally Committee reserves the right to make Division changes prior to, and even after, the October 26 start.

AGAVE Division Galatea Island Packet 380 Doug Hounshell Berkeley Celtic Song Pacific Seacraft 42 John Berol San Diego Tynamara Spencer 53 Jerry Dixon West Port, OR Little Lara Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 Jay Bowden Santa Barbara Risk Taker Catalina 38 Duane Rawson San Francisco Aquadesiac Tayana V-42 Douglas Simms Alameda Teal Sea CT-54 Craig Schroeder Long Beach Equinox Brewer 30 Tom Ybarrola San Diego Stella Blue C&C Landfall 38 Wally Bryant San Francisco Qualchan Whitby 42 Todd Pond Redondo Beach Chrokeva CT-54 Mark Pitts San Diego Wayward Wind Alberg Odyssey 30 John Conser Newport Beach The Answer Ericson 38 Robert Haley Richmond Rockstar C&C Landfall 43 Jeff Lim Vancouver, BC Callisto Amel 54 Michael & Ann Last St. Helier, Jersey Alika Challenger 32 Rory Kremer Monterey Adios Columbia 43 Craig Shaw Portland, OR Sea Dream Jomar 55 Ron Brimlow Long Beach Joya Dreadnought 32 Steve Pruitt Brookings, OR ENCHILADA Division Cuba Libre 3 Catalina-Morgan 440 Orlando Duran Marina del Rey Espirirtu Santi Atlantic 57 Santiago Becerra San Diego Rhino Westsail 32 Roger Hedrick, Jr. Dana Point Little Christian Tayana 37 Donald Murvine Seattle, WA Fly Aweigh Catalina-Morgan 440 Allan & Allison Gabel Port Channel Islands Blue Dolphin Bruce Roberts 58 Robert Baldino San Francisco Sabbatical Mason 33 Bill Thompson Long Beach Allymar Ingrid 38 Ken Gosling Winchester Bay, OR Jesse’s Girl Catalina-Morgan 440 Jesse Hibdon Alameda Reverence Tayana 58 Jason Scott San Pedro Roksan Crealock 34 Marvin J. Fritts Whidbey Island, WA Raindancer Heritage West Indies 38 Daniel Eastman Federal Way, WA Worrall Wind Nauticat-PH 44 Russ & Roz Worrall Emeryville Odysseus Maxi 97 William Hogarty Rhode Island Atlantis Treworgy 34 Jim Jolly The Hammock, FL Symphony Hans Christian 38T Thomas Spencer Channel Islands Bliss Columbia 45 S. Brown & L. Peterson Helena, MT Norwegian Steam Jason 34 Alan Westhagen Seattle, WA Rachel S Cape George 40 Patrick Orleman Waldron, WA MARGARITA Division Aquila Islander Freeport 36 Michael Rafferty San Diego Mangareva Dallimore 40 Cutter Mark Strong Pollock Pines IGUANA Division J World J/120 Wayne Zittel SF/PV Free Spirit Islander Freeport 36 David Nieuwstad Santa Cruz Hello World Caliber 40 Christina Clement Seattle, WA Proximity Swan 41 Rod Lambert San Francisco Kaholo J/40 Martin & Lisa Falk Redondo Beach Dolfin Crealock 37 William Meanley San Diego Broken Compass Hudson Seawolf 41 Chadwick van Roden Newport Beach Bluzzz Swan 42 Stephen Coleman Sausalito Merry J J/42 Robert Moore San Francisco Sea Villa Islander 37 Jim Morgan Sausalito Blue Swan Ta Chiao 41 ketch Robert Johnston San Pedro Kells Swan 44 Mk II Jack Kavanaugh Sausalito Jarana J/42 Bill Cuffel Seattle, WA Knop Kierrie Pacific Seacraft 37 Gerrit Boonstra Alameda Sea Conquest Morgan Out-Island 41 Steve Labarre Montreal, QC Mykonos Swan 44 Myron Eisenzimmer San Francisco Sceptre J/130 Bob Musor Alameda Pacific Mystic Cooper Seabird 37 Eric Wagoner Seattle, WA Julia Morgan Morgan Out-Island 41 Thomas Christensen Long Beach Nirvana Irwin 44 Robert Davis Shell Beach Sirocco J/130 Lee Pryor Oceanside Theophilus Voilier Grand Duc 41 Kiwi & Debbie Derrick San Francisco Nipigon Norseman 447 Denny Thompson Friday Harbor, WA En Fuego III J/44 Bill Cook Quincy BURRITO Division Echo Islander Freeport 41 Michael Bereznai Beaverton, OR Wave Goodbye Hunter 44 Dan Redding San Diego Tabu Farr 44 Sheri Crowe Newport Beach Willful Simplicity Catalina 27 Steve Baker Sausalito Jammin’ Islander Freeport 41 James Wilson Los Angeles Ubuntu Kelly-Peterson 44 Stephen Dear San Francisco Companera Farr 44 P. Eichen & S. Flieder Sausalito Westerly Cal 2-30 Randy Knapp Santa Cruz Ohana Sceptre 41 Charlie McKenzie Missoula, MT Maya LaFitte 44 Rick Meyerhoff Sausalito I’O Davidson 44 R. & B. Kuschel San Francisco Sapphire Hunter 30 Luke McDonald Portland, OR Ansa Cooper 416 David Bereznai San Francisco Scott Free Gulfstar 44 Scott Stoner Seattle, WA Tiger Beetle N/M 45 IOR Robert Macfarlane San Francisco Chardonnay Catalina 30 David Elkin Richmond SeaFox Sabre 452 Jim Hurst Sausalito Pipe Dream IX J/160 William Piper Miami, FL No Name Catalina 30 Bob Bahlman Sausalito FRIJOLE Division Prufrock Santa Cruz 52 Jim & Diana Freeland Ko Olina, HI Lorien Islander Bahama 30 Ed Ammerman San Francisco Marishanna Wylie 39 John Freeman Richmond JALAPENO Division Braveheart MacGregor PH 65 Bob Callaway Pleasant Harbor, WA Harrier Finn Flyer 31 Ken Roper Los Angeles Mulan Grand Soleil 39 Susan Karda Vancouver, BC Peregrine Fuji 45 Larry Zabel San Francisco Albatross Island Packet 32 Kevin Foley Clear Lake Shores, TX Delphis Cal 39 Peter Greengrass Calgary, AB Evergreen Liberty 458 Dennis Morrison Alameda NO COMPRENDE Division (multihulls) Saint Mary II Catalina 34 Mk II Thomas Madden Newport Beach Gitana Cal 39 Pat Mitchell So. Lake Tahoe Albatross Seamaster 46 Douglas Schneeman Marina del Rey Bluebird 28-ft Custom Trimaran John Taylor Lakewood, WA Blackdragon Catalina 34 Steve Dolling Vancouver, BC Vento Swan 391 Ivan Lalovic San Francisco SOMF Island Trader 46 Jerry Wilhite Stockton Sally Lightfoot Corsair 31 UC Cat Paul Martson Ventura Coral Rose Aloha 34 John Aldous Beaverton, OR Sea Bear C&C Landfall 39 Harold Miller Alameda Bliss Hylas 46 Michael Chambers Ensenada, Mexico Stray Cat Seawind 1000 Cat Harold Dean San Francisco Moondance Canadian Sailcraft 34 Niels Frommann Santa Clara Thee Amazing Grace Vector 39 David Bloom Long Beach Sagittaire Brewer 47 PH Cutter Michael Quiriconi Seattle, WA MoJo’s Folly Gemini 105Mc Cat John & Marie Orr Napa Grace Beneteau Oceanis 393 Paul Witzke Portland, OR Gypsy Wind Vagabond 47 H. & K. Chernoff Vancouver, BC Tapestry Command 10 Trimaran Richard Pearsall Ventura CEVICHE Division Lady J Beneteau 393 Steve Hirsh San Diego Ohana Gulfstar Sailmaster 47 Tom Lyon Kona, HI Mariah Seawind 1000XL Cat Gary Rufener San Diego Eagle Cal 35 Mk III Phileta Riley Bandon, OR Prevailing Wind Beneteau Oceanis 400 Peter Wragg San Diego Exit Strategy Amel Maramu 48 Dave Benjamin Alameda Beach Access Lagoon 380 Cat Glenn Twitchell Newport Beach Jabiroo Island Packet 35 John Limb Dover, OR Music Beneteau 40 Rick Gio Pt. Richmond Nalu IV Lapworth 48 Kent Miller Los Angeles Rotkat Lidgard 43 Cat Arjan Bok Emeryville Alobar Island Packet 35 Joel Ungar Santa Barbara Mahalo Cal 40 Holly Scott Long Beach Old Moon Hylas 49 John Cogan Ventura Gato Go Kennex 445 Cat Craig Wiese San Diego Natalie Ericson 35 Mk I Ford Johnson San Francisco Sabbatical Valiant 40 Phil Kumpis Hermosa Beach Capricorn Cat Hughes 45 Cat Wayne Hendryx Brisbane Wind Shadow Ericson 35 Mk II Jim Parker Richmond Lillia del Mar Catalina 400 Mark Slemmons San Francisco KILO Division Meshach 45-ft Custom Trimaran Thor Temme Nawiliwili, Kauai, HI Liberty Nicholson 35 J. Seth Strattan Redwood City Lovely Lady Hallberg-Rassy 46 Rose Loper Seattle, WA Whatcha Gonna Do Fountaine-Pajot Bahia 46 Michael Mitgang San Francisco Tsunamita Hunter 356 Kim Hartnett-Edwards San Diego GUACAMOLE Division Happy Nest Beneteau 46 David Robbins Longmont, CO Moontide Lagoon 470 Cat Bill Lilly Long Beach Sea Siren Hunter 356 David Fisher Carmel Valley Passage II Hunter 410 James Cassidy Channel Islands Last Resort Catalina 470 Richard Drechsler Marina del Rey Escapade Catana 52 Cat Greg Dorland Newport, OR Southwind Islander 36 Jean Gregory Oceanside Aventura Hunter 41 John Rollins San Francisco Virago Catalina 470 Paul Goss Alameda Dolce Vita Marquesas 56 Cat Mai Dolch Belvedere Mai Pen Rai Islander 36 Noble Brown Benicia Laura Bristol 41.1 Michael Michel Richmond Done Dealing Beneteau 47 Jay Bryan Alameda The Brass Ring Sunchaser 58 Cat Robert Brass Toledo, OR Freedom Won Islander 36 John Melton Alameda Wizard Choate 41 Obie Ciesiel Portland, OR Formula Won Beneteau 473 Jim Schmid San Diego Profligate Surfin’ 63 Cat Dona de Mallorca Punta Mita, MX Simple Pleasures Freedom 36 Bernard Slabeck Alameda Serendipity III Hunter Passage 42 John Lym Lahaina, HI Capaz Perry 48 Brad & PJ Baker Seattle, WA Interlude Catalina 36 Mk II Mike Joyce Alameda Set Me Free Beneteau 423 Joe Pfiefle Redondo Beach Talion Gulfstar 50 Patsy Verhoeven La Paz, Mexico OJALÁ Division (motoryachts) Delight Hunter 36 Albert Miller Sacramento Ludwig Catalina 42 *** David Lott Long Beach Bequia Gulfstar 50 Richard Coleman Richmond Slow M Ocean CHB 45 PH Trawler Errol & Norene Phillips Scappoose, OR Eupsychia Cal 36 David Addleman Monterey Avalon Catalina 42 Mk II Phil Habegger Marina del Rey Paikea Mist Beneteau 50 Michael Hanssmann Vancouver, BC Puma 52-ft Power Cat Del Urban Homer, AK Osprey Elan Impression 434 Jerry Whitfield Anacortes, WA Distant Drum Beneteau 15.50 Idylle Harry Hazzard San Diego Monitor 55-ft Monk Trawler John Wilson Coos Bay, OR DESPARADO Division Seabird Swan 51 Lou Freeman San Diego Blue Lightning New York 36 Michael Riley Seattle, WA HUEVOS RANCHEROS Division Serenity Tayana 52 DS Gordon Cornett Ventura PROTEST NOTICE: Besame Mucho Beneteau 36s7 Dan & Lyn Hannegan Dana Point Nautilus Passport 40 Steven Ingham Centralia, WA Please Remember: All Complaints and/or Protests Wind Child Beneteau 36s7 Rudolf Heessels Sequim, WA Rocinante Passport 40 Larry & Vicky Byers Seattle, WA LANGOSTINO Division regarding Baja Ha-Ha XV must be directed to: Journey Beneteau Evasion 37 Craig Luker Tacoma, WA Astraea Cheoy Lee 41 Robert Moon San Francisco Trim Del Rey 50 Ken Newell Irvine The Head Bartender, Squid Roe, Cabo San Lucas. Andalucia Irwin 37 Steve & Edie Hollen Yorba Linda Stepping Stone Maple Leaf 42 Elias & Sarah Anderson Newport, OR Crescendo Challenger 50 ketch R. & A. Phillips Olympia, WA (After midnight only, please.)

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