North Bay Sailing Meetup Group

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About us

We are the original free sailing Meetup group in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the most active. We don't operate a sailing business or promote the commercial interests of other sailors, and this NBS meetup is maintained by our dozen or so boat owners and the leadership team. You don't have to know how to sail to be part of the group. However, you do have to fulfill some basic requirements. Please be sure to do this or you may not be able to join or remain in the group.

(1) Sign-ups: RSVP only if you are confident you can make the sailing event. You can cancel up to 48 hrs prior to sailing, otherwise you may deprive others of a position and you may be removed from this group. We rely upon keeping boat owners and our members happy.

(2) Email: Once you RSVP for a sail, start checking your email for messages!

(3) Profile and Photo. Please answer the questions and upload a recognizable photo for viewing on a phone by the boat owner. Your whole body or face should almost fill the screen. Candidate profiles with non-human photos will be declined and you'll be asked to submit a new application.

Occasionally we’ll post local non-sailing marine events that may charge a small donation or fee such as sailing lectures, boat-building workshops, American Cetacean Society events, Marine Mammal Center events, Latitude 38 crew-list parties, and similar events.

We encourage you to sign up for the weekly Latitude 38 Sailing magazine email with great photos, racing and SF bay sailing activities, and more here.

There are many types of sailing with our boat owners, from racing to rafting parties and even delivery services out to the Farallon Islands. Check out the sailing video below, and this Pirate sail as typical examples: https://youtu.be/bJwXWlg9ybg

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Latitude 38 List Party in SF on Thursday March 5 at 6-9pm!
Thu, Mar 5 · 6:00 PM PST
Golden Gate Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Road, San Francisco, CA, US
Latitude 38 is holding its annual Crew List Party for anyone interested in sailing the SF Bay or Mexico, even Pacific Cups, on Thursday, March 5 at 6-9pm at the Golden Gate Yacht Club, SF, and here is their announcement,,, and text from their website!

I'm only posting this for group interest, and will not be attending this time, but have attended a number of Lat 38 crew list parties the past 15 years of sailing with Cetacea, and they are a lot of fun!

"Latitude 38 was established in 1980 with the first official Crew List party in 1983! Kick off the 2026 sailing season with our Spring Crew List Party, happening on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Golden Gate Yacht Club in San Francisco.

Whether you're gearing up for spring racing, summer cruising, or just looking to get out on the water, this is the perfect place to meet fellow sailors, find crew, and make sailing connections.

Find a Boat, Find a Ride, Find Crew
Looking for crew for an upcoming race? Hoping to join a summer cruise? Just want to spend more time sailing on the Bay? Our Crew List Party is all about bringing sailors together whether you own a boat or are looking to hop aboard.

The Party
Location: Golden Gate Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Road, San Francisco, CA 94123
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10

Mingle with fellow sailors and skippers to find your next sailing opportunity. Bring your friends, too!
Drinks will be available for sale from GGYC.
Casablanca Mediterranean food truck on-site for the evening
Meet local sailing organizations and vendors who can help get you on the water.
Door prizes, sailing slideshows, and a lively sailing community
Whether you're new to sailing or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome, come as you are!

Admission Details
$10 per person – Includes entry, and a chance to win door prizes.

Parking
Golden Gate Yacht Club is located at 1 Yacht Rd, San Francisco, CA 94123. There is free public parking in the large parking lot prior to the Golden Gate Yacht Club, near the stone lighthouse."

I've attended many such crew list parties in past, but I'm only posting this event for sailing interest and won't be attending this year. It's open to anyone interested in meeting other crew and boat captains. Check out the photos of previous events, and usually around 20-25 NBS members are interested in attending, many with an rsvp here to arrange a meetup in a crowded event.

You can sign up for the Crew List here
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