Visitors soon find, however, that Ensenada isn't really a beach resort ... 20 years with few settlers from south of Baja and other parts of Mexico, until the gold strike in 1870.

Ensenada, Mexico captivates adventure ... Two-hour lessons with local Baja California pros include theory, safety instruction, beach warm-ups, and about an hour of water time.

The race spans 125 nautical miles and originated in 1948. At its peak it had registered around 800 teams competing in a ...