12 – 14 • 53rd Annual Marine Recreation Assoc. Educational Conference & Trade Show, Coronado Island Resort & Spa. Members are treated to informative marine & business lectures, trade show exhibits & booths. This is an excellent venue for the marine industry to network and learn about the issues facing the marina industry today. Visit www.marina.org for more information and registration.

27 – Jan 5 • Pier 39 Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Holidays at the Pier, Pier 39 is spreading Holiday cheer on San Francisco’s Waterfront! The Pier is unwrapping a new nightly tree light-ing experience on its 60-foot Christmas tree which will come to life at the top of each hour from 5-10 p.m. Synchronized to Holiday music, the tree will become a kaleidoscope of swirling color, adorned with thousands of specialty lights and ornaments. These dazzling tree light-ing moments take center stage all season long. Get into the spirit of the season at Pier 39 while shopping, dining, and sipping on a Holiday cocktail or a cup of hot cocoa. Visitors will also enjoy local community performances, writing letters to Santa, fun social sharing activities and receiving a “thank you” gift for bringing a toy for those less fortunate.

27 • Thanksgiving, make new traditions by spending the day with family on a boat. Send us a note about your experiences should you decide to make this a family tradition, as we would love to share your story.

29 • Santa’s Arrival on the Petaluma River, Santa and Mrs. Clause make a unique Petaluma arrival when they sail up the Petaluma River on a tugboat and dock at the River Plaza Shopping Center. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. check out visitpe-taluma.com for more information.

Chartered Events • USS Potomac Cruises, From Oakland’s Jack London Square. Even though the historical ship has started scheduled once again, you can charter the ship for your own private events. For more info on how you can charter this classic and historic presidential yacht, visit www.usspotomac.org and start plan-ning your cruise into history.

6 • 49th Annual Oakland-Alameda Estuary Lighted Yacht Parade, 5:30 p.m. start. Hosted by the Oakland Yacht Club and the Encinal Yacht Club. This year’s theme is “Peace.” Funds raised help benefit the Oakland Firefighters Random Acts and the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Come out and participate or spectate from several of the vantage points along the estuary. More information at www.lightedy-achtparade.com or call either of the hosting yacht club.

6 • Lighted Boat Parade in Santa Cruz, spend the day at the Beach Boardwalk and end the evening watching the holiday lighted boat parade in the Santa Cruz harbor. For more infor-mation visit www.scyc.org

7 • National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.

7 – 10 • MRAA 2024 Annual Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Tampa, FL. For additional information and a list of this year’s speakers and scheduled events call the Marine Retailers Association of America at 708-763-9210 or visit www.mraa.com

13 • Petaluma River Lighted Boat Parade, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come out and spectate as the turning basin comes to life with holiday lights on the water. www.visitpetaluma.com for more information.

13 • Annual Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Display, Sausalito Waterfront – Gabrielson Park. 5 p.m. reserved seating opens, 6 p.m. Lighted-Boat Parade begins and at 7:15 p.m. the fireworks start. Make plans to attend this favorite if you are in the Bay Area this year. Contact the Sausalito Yacht Club for all the information on this holiday tradition.

21 • Winter Equinox, Marking the start of winter and yet there are still plenty of perfect boating weather days in store. This time of year, makes it an enjoyable time to cruise the Bay and start thinking of summer and warmer months to come.

31 • Bay Area New Year’s Eve Parties, Most Bay Area restaurants and clubs’ stage their own New Year’s Eve parties, usually with live music and party favors. Make sure to inquire about your fa-vorite hot spot and as always, party responsibly so we can all enjoy boating together in 2026.

Chartered Events • USS Potomac Cruises, from Oakland’s Jack London Square. Even though the historical ship has started scheduled once again, you can charter the ship for your own private events. For more info on how you can charter this classic and historic presidential yacht, visit www.usspotomac.org and start plan-ning your cruise into history.

1 • Happy New Year, your Bay & Delta Yachts-man staff wish you a Happy and Safe 2026! Get out and use your boat and make it a personal goal to introduce someone new to boating this year.

1 • Master Mariner’s New Year’s Day Race, Check their website often for updates. Point San Pablo Yacht Club, Point Richmond, CA. New Year’s Day Race from Treasure Island to SPYC, Chili Potluck and Tacky Trophy Exchange. Chili will be served when the boats arrive. Gaffers bring chili and bread, Marconis bring salad and dessert. Boats are welcome to stay the night. For information call 510-531-1195 or visit www. sfmastermariners.org/

16 • 35th Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival at Pier 39, Pier 39, San Francisco, CA. Visitors will see, hear & enjoy hundreds of sea lions up close and personal. K-Dock has been declared a “Watchable Wildlife” viewing area. Pier 39 continues to offer free sea lion info talks at K-Dock on the weekends. 12 noon-5 p.m., 415-705-5500.

23 – 24 • 19th Annual Diamond Classic Catch & Release Sturgeon Derby, (Friday pre-derby @ the Pittsburg Yacht Club.) Derby on Saturday hosted by the Pittsburg Marina in Pittsburg CA., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. with the 5pm awards ceremony at the PYC. Entry fee includes Derby and Friday’s seminar. For more info call Olivia Ortega 925-439-4958 or visit www.diamondclassic.org

24 – Singlehanded Sailing Society Three Bridge Fiasco, one of the oddest and most en-tertaining races in the Bay Area if not anywhere, ever devised. Sail the course any which way you want. Details at www.sfbaysss.org

30 – Feb 7 • Seattle Boat Show, the boat show is an indoors and outdoors event, with boats on display inside Lumen Field Event Center and afloat at Bell Harbor Marina at the Port of Seattle., Seattle, WA. One ticket lets you view both venues by taking the free shuttle that is provided to transport you between the two locations. Tickets and time information can be found at www.seattleboatshow.com or by call-ing 206-634-0911.

12 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m., Stock-ton Yacht Club. Come out to share and enjoy the evening the SYC has in store for you. If you have questions about this event, how your business can host a mixer or to become a member of the Delta Chambers, visit www.californiadelta.org or call 916-777-4041.

27 • Thanksgiving, make new traditions by spending the day with family on a boat. Send us a note about your experiences should you decide to make this a family tradition, as we would love to share your story.

Thursday – Saturday • Steak & Lobster Night at Orwood, Orwood Resort, 4451 Orwood Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. Come out and enjoy a 12-oz. New York steak or rib-eye and lobster, Brentwood corn, baked potato and roll for only $25.99. Beautiful Delta setting on the water and a great meal to boot. Call 925-634-2550 for more info.

5 • Holiday Village at Village West Marina Resort, 6649 Embarcadero Dr, Stockton, CA 95219. Visit the docks the evening before the SYC Lighted Boat Parade where many of the participants will be displaying their holiday themed vessels. Enjoy an evening of family fun; photos with Santa, ballon artist and facepainting, petting zoo, holiday craft station, refreshments all while listening to live Holiday music. Contact the marina for more informa-tion 209-951-1551.

6 • Stockton Yacht Club’s Lynn Hahn Memorial 44th Annual Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade, come out and participate in this year’s event and show your support for those who have worked so extremely hard every year to make this fund-raising parade a success. $25 entry fee with all entry donations going to local charity. The parade starts at Sundown and starts at the Stockton Deep Water channel near Windmill Cove. For information view facebook.com/stocktonlightedboatparade or stocktonyachtclub.org to register. Help make 2024 the biggest one yet.

6 • Delta Marina Lighted Boat Parade, (weather permitting ~ check of-ten) the Delta Marina in Rio Vista provides great vantage points if you wish to view by land. For more information on how to attend or be a part of this event, call Delta Marina, 707-374-2315. If you wish to view the parade while at The Point Restaurant, you may want to call ahead for reservations.

10 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Grand Island Mansion. Do not miss this one as the GIM is sure to make this mixer incredibly special. Come out and enjoy the evening with fellow chambers members, meet new members and experience all the Grand Island Mansion and the facilities have to offer. If you have questions about this event, how your business can host a mixer or to become a member of the Delta Chambers, visit www.californiadelta.org or call 916-777-4041.

13 • Marina West Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade, decorated boats will meet at the Ox Bow Marina guest dock at 5 p.m. for a skipper’s meeting before venturing out into Georgiana Slough and heading upstream past the homes. For more information you can contact the club or the marina directly by calling 9-6-777-6060.

21 • Winter Equinox, Marking the start of winter and yet there are still plenty of perfect boating weather days in store. This time of year, makes it an enjoyable time to cruise the Bay and start thinking of summer and warmer months to come.

31 • New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Rusty Porthole, Boyd’s Harbor, Bethel Island. Come out and ring in the New Year with Rob and Kim. For more info contact Rob at the Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607.

31 • New Year’s Party at Windmill Cove, come early and stay late as this is sure to be a huge party.

31 • Lighthouse on the Delta Loop, New Year’s Eve party, make your arrangements early to attend.

31 • Delta’s New Year’s Eve Parties, Most Delta restaurants and clubs’ stage their own New Year’s Eve parties, usually with live music and party favors. Make sure to inquire about your favorite hot spot and as always, party responsibly so we can all enjoy boating together in 2025.

Thursday – Saturday • Steak & Lobster Night at Orwood, Orwood Resort, 4451 Orwood Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. Come out and enjoy a 12-oz. New York steak or rib-eye and lobster, Brentwood corn, baked potato and roll for only $25.99. Beautiful Delta setting on the water and a great meal to boot. Call 925-634-2550 for more info.

1 • Happy New Year, your Bay & Delta Yachtsman staff wish you a Happy and Safe 2026! Get out and use your boat and make it a personal goal to introduce someone new to boating this year.

1 • Annual Frozen Bun Run at The Rusty Porthole, make this the year you mark this time-honored Delta event off your to do list. Get all the in-formation by calling Rob at the Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607 or visit www. bethelisland-chamber.com

14 • California Delta Chambers Mixer, always the 2nd Wednesday of the month; Location TBD currently. If you have questions about this event, how your business can host a mixer or to become a member of the Delta Chambers, visit www.californiadelta.org or call 916-777-4041.

15 – 18 • 38th Annual International Sportsmen’s Exposition Sacra-mento, Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. Come check out the latest in fly fishing equipment, fly tying demonstrations, hunting gear, RVs, etc., and get information from the multiple guides and resort vendors vying for your pa-tronage. Call 916-364-7545 for more info. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Visit the website for more information on all the new events and features for 2025 at www.sportsexpos.com

23 – 24 * 19th Annual Diamond Classic Catch & Release Sturgeon Derby, (Friday pre-derby @ the Pittsburg Yacht Club.) Derby on Saturday hosted by the Pittsburg Marina in Pittsburg CA., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. with the 5pm awards cer-emony at the PYC. Entry fee includes Derby and Friday’s seminar. For more info call Olivia Ortega 925-439-4958 or visit www.diamondclassic.org

Adventures at Sea, Imagine Life Aboard a 19th-Century Sailing Ship, Program presented at 2:15 p.m. daily. Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco. For information on this or any other program offered, call 415-561-7006.

Bay Model Tours, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA. 415-332-3871. Hours Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sun.-Mon. & holidays.

Delta Fishing Reports, weekly every Wed. at www.californiadelta.org

Red & White Fleet San Francisco Cruises, For info visit http://www.redan-dwhite.com or call 415-673-2900.

Safe Boating Courses, for information and closest place to attend a boat-ing course please call the United States Power Squadron at 925-377-2628.

SS Jeremiah O’Brien WW II Liberty Ship, National Historic Landmark and Museum. Open daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pier 35, Fisherman’s Wharf. The fee is $20 for adults, under age six, free with adult. Visit www.ssjeremiahobrien. org for cruise schedule, volunteer opportunities and overnight programs or call 415-544-0100.

USS Hornet Tours, Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda CA. The ship is open for daily visits and offers several specialty tours including a 9 p.m.-6 a.m. overnighter. If you wish to visit and need more info regarding general admission, specialty tours or group events, www.uss-hornet.org

USS Pampanito, Open daily at Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf. Visit www. maritime.org or call 415-561-6662 for admission costs.

USS Potomac History Cruise, enjoy a 2-hour narrated history cruise on S.F. Bay with knowledgeable docents. Complimentary coffee, tea and water will be available. Visit eventbrite.com or call 510-627-1215 for actual dates and reservations.

USS Potomac Year-Round Chartered Tours, Jack London Square, the museum dedicated to “Remembering Roosevelt and his Era” features FDR’s famed “Floating White House,” now a National Historic Landmark. Until fur-ther notice there is no more open seating or scheduled cruises. Events cur-rently are on a charted basis only. Call 510-627-1215 for more information.

Vessel Safety Checks, for a courtesy examination of your vessel to verify the presence and condition of your safety equipment required by State and Federal regulations, please visit the site www.safetyseal.net or e-mail sumfun@juno.com for more information on having your vessel’s safety checked or to have representatives visit your club for group checks.