Spaulding Marine Center To Host Latitude 38 Fall Crew List Party

“Baja Ha-Ha or Bust! Cheers to 31 Years — Latitude 38 Crew List Party”

The Latitude 38 Fall Crew List Party is on Thursday, September 4th, and above is the message Spaulding Marine Center is sharing with its community this month. We’re beyond stoked to be a part of it!

Spaulding writes, “We can’t wait to host this annual party once more! The Latitude 38 Fall Crew List Party is your opportunity to meet skippers, find crewmates, and get involved in the Bay Area cruising community. This year is extra-special — we’re celebrating the final Baja Ha-Ha Rally. Join us as we toast the legacy of this iconic cruising event. We’ll be in charge of the no host bar — all proceeds go to our youth and adult programs.

“Come early to catch the Cruising Baja Seminar with a special, seasoned speaker, the ‘Assistant Poobah,’ Patsy Verhoeven.”

Here’s some info about the seminar:

This year’s fall Crew Party will be an information-packed afternoon. We’re excited to present our Mexico cruising seminar. “Assistant Poobah” Patsy Verhoeven will share experiences from her numerous decades of sailing her Gulfstar 50 Talion in the last 15 Baja Ha-Ha’s. Hear stories, get tips, and bring your questions.

The seminar is aimed at Baja Ha-Ha sailors and any cruisers preparing to head south. It will run from 4 to 5 p.m. with a half-hour Q&A from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Doors for the cruising seminar will open at 3:45 p.m.

Next is party time!

The Party – Thursday, September 4
From 6 to 9 p.m., hang out with skippers, sailors, and sponsors in the Spaulding Marine Center boatyard. Throughout the evening, Baja Ha-Ha sponsors will be available to answer questions about heading south. You’ll also meet with folks from local marine businesses, San Francisco Science Sailing Center, Island Yacht Club, and more.

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 their 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.

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