In a little over 24 hours, on Thursday, September 4, old salts and new will be gathering at Spaulding Marine Center in Sausalito for the Latitude 38 Baja Ha-Ha Fall Crew List Party. Or, as the crew at Spaulding like to call it, the “Baja Ha-Ha or Bust! Cheers to 31 Years — Latitude 38 Crew List Party.” You’d think that after years of Crew List parties we’d be jaded and ho-hum about another one, but, nope, we’re excited as always and have been making our lists and checking them twice to ensure we haven’t forgotten anything, or anyone.

Here’s an update.

The Spaulding crew are ready to welcome all partygoers and vendors. They’re putting aside the tools and projects to create space for the 4 p.m. Mexico Cruising Seminar and vendor tables. Then we’ll be clearing the decks to make sure the dance floor is open for all to roam and mingle in greeting with old friends and new.

Clipper Yacht Harbor has given permission for partygoers to use the fuel dock for dinghy landings after 4 p.m.

The Hot Clams will be there! This Sausalito-based vintage jazz band is a Bay Area favorite. They’ll be outside, playing acoustic sets among the beautiful boats undergoing work in the Spaulding yard. There’s something inspiring about that — salty singers serenading sweet sailboats in the twilight of a summer night.

Will we see you there?

The Mexico Cruising Seminar will run from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a half-hour Q&A session.

The party itself starts at 6 p.m. and will continue until (no, not dawn) 9 p.m. Given the late sunset, the cruisy tunes, the ambience of being by the water, and the company of sailors, we think it will be a perfect place to while away the night.

So come on down to the waterfront and join us in celebration of sailing and sailors. You’ll be hanging out with skippers who are looking for crew, crew who are looking for skippers, and sponsors who are looking to ensure everyone has the best possible time out on the water.

And while the Spaulding crew runs the bar in support of their educational programs, the great folks from the Casablanca Mediterranean food truck will be parked outside preparing a delicious array of scrumptious foods for everyone to enjoy.

There’ll also be raffles, resources, and the incredible Bay Area sailing energy.

Admission:
Seminar Only: $10
Party Only: $10
Both: $20
Free admission for 2025 Baja Ha-Ha skippers and first mates.

Location:
Spaulding Marine Center, 600 Gate 5 Rd., Sausalito.

Bonus:
Admission includes a free First Timer’s Guide to Mexico ($15 value), door prize entry, and access to the most vibrant sailing network in Northern California.

Parking:
Please do not park at Clipper Yacht Harbor. View the Parking Map for available locations near Spaulding Marine Center.

Note: This is a mostly outdoor event, so please dress in layers!

See you there! – Latitude 38