The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination
The Latest Delta Cruising News
The latest draft Delta Conveyance would negatively impact recreational boaters’ ability to navigate in waterways of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
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There are many places to find great presents for your favorite sailor. Have you thought about checking out the ‘Latitude 38’ Classifieds?
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This year’s Delta Doo Dah was the most complete, in-person event since the 2019 pre-COVID event, and sailors came from near and far to enjoy the fun.
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Vallejo and Redwood City are welcoming fall with a celebration of their waterfront communities, both on and off the water.
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Join in, make friends, sail south, and get a burgee and a cruising guide. All good reasons to aim toward the ultimate reward of cruising Mexico.
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Delta Dining
Visit Latitude 38's Boat-in Dining page for a comprehensive list of Delta and Bay Area dining destinations.
The Cruise of the Laundry Basket
In August 2002 we reprinted one of the original great stories of exploring the Delta on a small sailboat. A family cruises the Delta in 1948 aboard an 18-ft sailboat. It was great then and it's great now. A fun story to learn about the Delta and how times have changed.
Fitting Out: The Cruiser's Back Porch
A centuries-old adage claims, "You can tell a lot about a sailor by the cut of his jib." But when it comes to modern cruisers, nothing reveals more about their sailing style than the 'back porch' of their boat. That is, the stern section, which may house everything from solar panels to surfboards, and barbecues to radar domes.
Favorite Sailing Apps
One of the frustrating aspects of living in this 'app-happy' era of endless innovation is that is it seems almost impossible to keep up with the latest, greatest developments in technology — including smartphone, tablet and computer software related to boating.
Racing to Your Cruising - Delta Ditch Run 2009
So many Bay Area boats are 'racer/cruisers' and the annual Delta Ditch Run from San Francisco Bay to the Stockton Sailing Club is a perfect way to blend both of your boat's personalities. It's a great race that finishes in a great cruising area.Â
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