Sequoia YC– Wednesday evenings thru 10/13. John Mattis (650) 361-9471.
Vallejo Yacht Club – Every Wednesday through 9/29. Jim Mueller (707) 643-1254.
Benicia Yacht Club – Thursday evenings through 9/30. Chris Corcoran (707) 746-6600.
Berkeley Yacht Club – Every Friday night through 9/24. Paul Kamen (510) 540-7968.
Encinal YC in Alameda – Friday evenings 9/10, 9/24. David LeGrand (510) 522-3272.
Island Yacht Club in Alameda – Friday Evenings 9/17, 10/1. Joanne (925) 254-5384.
Tiburon Yacht Club – Friday evenings 9/10, 9/24. Lisa (415) 332-4014.

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Race and Non-Race Boating Calendar
Sept. 3, WINDJAMMERS RACE sails from San Francisco to Santa Cruz Harbor. A real last blast for end of summer sailing. Leaves on Friday, the party is Saturday night, then sail back up the coast on Sunday and Monday. www.yra.org, (415) 771-9500.

Sept. 4, JAZZ CUP is an annual event hosted by both Benicia and South Beach Yacht Clubs. It starts in the Bay near Treasure Island and runs all the way to Benicia. The yacht club and community of Benicia graciously host the last big Bay cruising blast to close summer sailing. (415) 495-2295.

Sept. 4, SWAP MEET/Flea Market/Open House at Aeolian Yacht Club next to the last bridge in Alameda. Closest to Harbor Bay Ferry dock. Sherri, (510) 523-2586.

Sept. 4-5, FARR 40 PRE-WORLDS. San Francisco Yacht Club in Belvedere, (415) 789-5647.

Sept. 4-5,  LABOR DAY REGATTA includes six races for one-design fleets: Beneteau 40.7s, Express 37s and 27s, 1D-35s, J/105s, Olson 25s, J/24s, and Melgis. St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, (415) 563-6363.

Sept. 4-5, FOLKBOATS FUN IN THE SUN, a sailing event hosted by Bay View Boat Club in San Francisco, (415) 495-9500.

Sept. 8-11, ROLEX FARR 40 WORLDS, two dozen boats possible. SFYC in San Francisco, (415) 563-6363.

Sept. 10, 11TH BAJA HA-HA–last day to sign up. The Baja Ha Ha is often led by the famous wanderer, Richard Spindler, owner of Latitude 38. Many of the crew at Latitude 38 join in but the event has become a creature unto itself. It is a fun way to get down the coast. Kickoff parties dot the coast as cruisers work their way to the starting line in San Diego. Many use this well-organized event as an inspiration to finally cast off the dock lines. For those not going for an endless summer, trucking back has caught on as a way to return after a month or so of fun in the warm Southlands. www.baja-haha.com.

Sept. 11, 32ND SAN LEANDRO INVITATIONAl Regatta is a low-key tour of the South Bay. www.sanleandroyc.org.

Sept. 11, NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET at Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda, 6am to 1pm, (510) 522-3272.

Sept. 11-19, 33RD ANNUAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FALL BOAT SHOW at Jack London Square. Over 100 power and sailboats in the water, as well as over 200 trailerable boats ashore, will be on display. Next to the Oakland Ferry docks. (800) 698-5777 or www.ncma.com.

Sept. 11, HALF MOON BAY RACE run by the Singlehanded Sailing Society. Contact Bill Charron, (510) 490-1147 or www.sfbaysss.org. The club meets at the Oakland Yacht Club in Alameda.

Sept. 11-12, QUICKBOAT SERIES for IRC, PHRF and any one-design class that fields five or more boats. SFYC, (415) 789-5647.

Sept. 11-12, WEST MARINE FUN REGATTA for junior sailors. Santa Cruz YC, (831) 425-0690.

Sept. 16-19, 40TH BIG BOAT SERIES. Invited classes are TP-52s, SC 52s, Farr 40s, J/120s, Beneteau 40.7s and 26.7s, Express 37s, 1D-35s, J/105s, and handicap racing for boats over 35 feet using the IRC rule. SFYC, (415) 563-6363. Great time to take pictures from Ferry and tour boats in the Bay. This regatta uses the SF cityfront as a drag strip to show off their beautiful and colorful spinnaker sails with the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop.

Sept. 18, 19TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP is a worthy cause sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy. www.coastalcleanup.org.

Sept. 20-23, ETCHELLS NORTH AMERICANS, hosted by Richmond Yacht Club in Point Richmond near the old ferry docks. For more information, see www.sfetchells.org.

Oct. 1-3, 26TH INTERNATIONAL MASTERS REGATTA, featuring sailing legends Chris Bouzaid, Ian Bruce, Bill Buchan, Brack Duker, Dick Deaver, Tom Dreyfus, Paul Henderson, John Jennings, Bruce Kirby, Bruce Munro, Keith Musto, Ted Turner, and Brian Trubovich. SFYC, (415) 563-6363.

October 9-10, WOMEN’S SAILING SEMINAR, hosted by Island Yacht Club. For a small fee, women can enroll for a full day of learning in classrooms and on the water, plus breakfast and lunch. Lessons are staffed by women sailing professionals and expert sailors who volunteer the day to share their knowledge and expertise with participants. The event is limited to under 300, so sign up early to get into the classes that hold the most interest. Classes are from 45 min to 1.5 hours each, allowing participants to get a good introduction and, in some cases, a solid set of information on a variety of subjects. Day Two is an introduction to day sailing or participation in a regatta. (510) 521-2980, www.iyc.com.