Annual Calendar of Events
The Master Mariners Benevolent Association maintained a rich annual calendar of sailing events, social gatherings, and cruises throughout the year on San Francisco Bay.
Archive Notice
This calendar reflects the historical event schedule of the MMBA. For current sailing events on San Francisco Bay, please refer to the individual yacht clubs and organizations listed in our maritime links directory.
Annual Events Schedule
| Month | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January | New Year's Day Cruise — Traditional start-of-year sail | San Francisco Bay |
| March | Membership Renewals Due — Annual dues renewal deadline | — |
| May (Memorial Weekend) | Annual Master Mariners Regatta — The flagship event; 75–100 vessels | St. Francis YC start · Encinal YC finish |
| May (Friday before Regatta) | Sponsors Luncheon — House flag drawing ceremony | St. Francis YC |
| May/June | Spring Potluck — Member gathering and social | TBD annually |
| Late June / Early July | Annual Wooden Boat Show — Open to the public | Corinthian YC, Tiburon |
| Late July / August | Spaulding BBQ — Summer gathering at Spaulding Wooden Boat Center | Sausalito |
| September | Labor Day Cruise — Extended sailing cruise | San Francisco Bay / Delta |
| September | River Rat Cruise — Sacramento Delta cruise | Sacramento River Delta |
| October | Jessica Cup Regatta — Gaff-rig and traditional yacht race | St. Francis YC |
| October / November | Drake's Bay Cruise — Offshore cruise to Drake's Bay | Drake's Bay, Marin |
| December | Annual Meeting & Holiday Gathering | TBD annually |
Key Annual Events
- Annual Regatta — The centerpiece of the MMBA year
- Wooden Boat Show — Summer celebration of traditional craft
- Jessica Cup — Autumn gaff-rig race
- Drake's Bay Cruise — Offshore adventure