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The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

Stories and Tips for Cruising the California Delta

Delta Doo Dah

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The Latest Delta Cruising News

Delta Doo Dah Dozen Kicks Off This Saturday

Three boats sailing on the San Joaquin River

Sailors and other boaters are already out there doing their thing in the Delta. A do-it-yourself Delta Doo Dah is not really a problem.

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Sign Up This Week for the Delta Doo Dah

Not only is the Delta Doo Dah Dozen cruising rally on for 2020, boats are already out there doing it.

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Delta Cruising with Doo Dah Dozen

Stink Eye at sunrise

Despite the uncertainty about the near future, registration for the 12th annual Delta Doo Dah cruising rally has been robust.

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Delta Doo Dah Dozen Open for Business

Lucky Mud on the river

By the time you read this, we will have opened registration for Delta Doo Dah Dozen. We’re hopeful that the sailors who sign up for this inland rally will actually be able to cast off their docklines and cruise the Delta.

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Go or No Go?

Sequestor with spinnaker flying

The latest cancellation to drop into our inbox is the Master Mariners Regatta. “With so many competitive boats in the fleet, it is with heavy hearts the Board has decided to cancel the Regatta.”

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Delta Resources — Articles from the Latitude 38 Archives

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

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. 


 

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