Good Jibes #167: The Grand Poobah Richard Spindler on the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha

In this week’s episode we spend time with the Baja Ha-Ha cruisers’ rally Grand Poobah, Richard Spindler. Richard chats with Good Jibes host Nicki Bennett to share stories of this year’s 30th Baja Ha-Ha and more.

Richard is the founder of Latitude 38 sailing magazine and the Baja Ha-Ha, which just wrapped up in Cabo San Lucas. Hear how this year compared to previous years, what makes the Baja Ha-Ha so special, highlights from the Turtle Bay Bazeball Game, why Bahía Santa Maria is the most magical place on Earth, and whether there will be a 31st Baja Ha-Ha.

Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:

• Prioritizing safety and making the right calls as a leader
• The biggest tuna caught during the rally
• Injuries, cloggings, and water tanks galore
• Watching people’s lives change over the years
• The logistics of planning the Ha-Ha route
• Coordinating with the Mexican government to host so many boats

Learn more at Baja-HaHa.com and check out the photos on Richard’s Facebook page.

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