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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Lagoon 450 Delivery BVI to NY
Tortola, British Virgin Islands, VG5/13/2026 Update: Unfortunately, this delivery will not happen, but we are always looking for crew for future deliveries.
Hello,
We are looking for crew to help us deliver a Lagoon 450F from the BVIs to New York. The delivery will start on May 31st in Tortola, BVI. We will sail to Puerto Rico and then through the Bahamas to Florida, then around Cape Hatteras to New York. It will be my daughter, myself and the third crew we are looking for. I am a USCG-licensed captain and US Sailing certified instructor. For details about our previous deliveries, please see www.facebook.com/voortmanmarine and www.instagram.com/voortmanmarineThe boat is a recently-surveyed Lagoon 450.
Food on the boat is included.
Requirements are to have at least coastal experience and three weeks of availability.
Thank you!1 attendee
Sail To Golden Gate June 7th 2026
Coyote Point Marina, 1900 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, USAnnouncing a sail opportunity on Sail La Vie, 1999 Catalina 36 MKII, for Sunday June 7th,2026. Due to ebb tides ( outgoing tides ) it is a perfect opportunity to sail north towards San Francisco and towards Golden Gate Bridge and return on Flood Tide ( incoming Tide ) in the afternoon.
We have to get started by 8:30AM and head for the Golden Gate Bride and start to return by 12:30 PM. We should be back at the Marina by 5 or 6 PM.
Coyote Point Marina is located just north of HWY 92 ( San Mateo Bridge ) and HWY 101 in San Mateo.
I have posted more information at this LINK Please view the link to learn more.
I prefer you to have been on sailboat before or have had formal sailing training for everyone’s’ safety. Please leave alcohol at home. No one other than you can come, that is you can not bring a guest or pet with you. I can take 4 persons.
Since weather reports are only a prediction, I may have to cancel due to bad weather and I will do so 48 hours in advance. If you change your mind – please cancel 48 hours in advance so that those on waiting list can participate.
Bring food and drink for yourself and some to share. Bring Camera, cell phone, hat, sun glasses; warm layered clothing to feel warm and comfortable.4 attendees
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