Saturday & Sunday • Sunset Cruises, Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. View the Bay & the SF skyline. Wine, soda & a variety of snacks for purchase onboard. Reservations are required for this 1.5-hour cruise that departs Tiburon at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m. Sat & Sun evenings. Cruises continue through mid-Oct. Adults and seniors: $32.70, Children 6-12: $16.45. For information regarding times of departure and to make reservations visit www.angelislandferry.com (click bay cruises) or call 415-435-2131.

22 – 23 • SF Bay Singlehanded Sailing Society Drakes Bay Race 1 and 2, if you love to sail and enjoy doing so by yourself you may want to check joining the SFBAYSSS. You can register on Jibeset or visit www.sfbaysss.org for more info.

Saturday & Sunday • Sunset Cruises, Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. View the Bay & the SF skyline. Wine, soda & a variety of snacks for purchase onboard. Reservations are required for this 1.5-hour cruise that departs Tiburon at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m. Sat & Sun evenings. Cruises continue through mid-Oct. Adults and seniors: $32.70, Children 6-12: $16.45. For information regarding times of departure and to make reservations visit www.angelislandferry.com or call 415-435-2131.

5 • California’s Free Fishing Day, all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. Visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing/Free-Fishing-Days for more info on free fishing days in California, fishing license requirements or any other information pertaining to fishing in the state. Have fun and enjoy a day on the water fishing with the kids.

12 • 27th Annual Margot Brown PICYA Wheelchair Regatta, Encinal YC, Alameda, CA. This powerboat cruise for our disabled U.S. Service Veterans, is followed by a picnic at the YC after the cruise. This long-standing event is always looking for boat owners and captains to assist in any way possible. For information on attending this event or helping, visit www.picya.org or contact the Encinal YC at 510-522-3272.

Sept 17 – 20, 2026 • Seattle Boats Afloat Boat Show, presented by the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, the Boats Afloat Show is the destination to Explore, Dream, and Discover. After four seasons of producing the Spring Boats Afloat Show, the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association has decided to forego the Spring in favor of Fall. Enjoy stunning city views from South Lake Union while you tour vessels of all brands and styles, experience the latest innovations in boating technology with industry professionals, and enjoy a full line-up of thoughtfully curated events like live music, delicious food, boat rides, and more. Visit www.boatsafloat.com for more info

19 • 42nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, since its inception in 1985, the Annual California Coastal Cleanup has mobilized over 1.7 million volunteers to remove nearly twenty-nine million pounds (around 13,500 tons) of trash and debris from beaches, lakes, and inland waterways across the state. For more info, 800-coast-4U or www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html

19 • SF Bay Singlehanded Sailing Society Race to Half Moon Bay. If you love to sail and enjoy doing so by yourself, you may want to check joining the SFBAYSSS. This race is from the Golden Gate YC to Half Moon Bay as a single or doublehanded only race. You can register on Jibeset or visit www.sfbaysss.org for more info.

22 • Autumnal Equinox, summer is over as the first day of fall begins today. Perfect time of the year to cruise the Bay! Contact any Bay Area marina to arrange slips for your cruising plans.

25 – 27 • 4th Annual Sausalito Boat Show, returning to Clipper Yacht Harbor. Show hours will be 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. The family-friendly community event highlights Clipper Yacht Harbor businesses and luxury brand boats and will feature local food vendors and music. Companies looking to exhibit can contact Mitch Perkins Mitch Perkins mitchperk@gmail.com or visiting www.sausalitoboatshow.com or by calling 415-272-4130 

25 – 27 • 69th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, Coastal Cruising is ideal at this time of year. Make this event an excuse to cruise to Monterey! With over 350 artists, with 70 plus shows on eight stages; this is a perfect way to mix your love of boating and Jazz. More info at www.montereyjazzfestival.org

2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17 • Sunset Cruises, Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. View the Bay & the SF skyline. Wine, soda & a variety of snacks for purchase onboard. Reservations are required for this 1.5-hour cruise that departs Tiburon at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m. Sat & Sun evenings. Cruises continue through mid-Oct. Adults and seniors: $32.70, Children 6-12: $16.45. For information regarding times of departure and to make reservations visit www.angelislandferry.com or call 415-435-2131.

4 – 12 • Fleet Week & Blue Angels Naval Air Show, Naval Fleet week and the flying of the Blue Angels. Come out, support our naval troops and pay tribute to the men & women of our nation’s Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. Pier 39 is an excellent viewing area to enjoy many of the week’s events. Thursday Blue Angels maneuvers. Friday practice air show with the Blue Angels. Saturday parade of ships TBD plus Blue Angels Air Show starting at approx. 12:30 p.m. Sunday Air Show starts at approx. 12:30 p.m. Monday certain ships will be available for touring opportunities. Visit www.pier39.com or www.fleetweeksf.org for more info and tickets.

11 • USS Potomac Fleet Week Cruise, Check the website www.usspotomac.org – Traditionally the USS Potomac offers cruises for ticket holders to view the Blue Angels airshow on the Bay. The cost of a cruise is $316.62 excluding fees per person.

24 – 25 • Richmond Yacht Club Regatta, 39th Annual Great Pumpkin Regatta. Open to full or shorthanded crew. Collect a floating pumpkin during the race and win a pumpkin pie. Visit www.richmondyc.org for all the club and regatta details.

28 – Nov 1 • Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. One of the world’s largest boat shows features more than a billion dollars’ worth of boats, yachts, super-yachts, electronics, engines and thousands of accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder worldwide over seven locations. Visit www.flibs.com or call 800-940-7642 for more info.

Tuesday • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove, get ready for one of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in the Delta. Come out by Car or Boat to enjoy this popular on water location! Taco Tuesday every Tuesday throughout the summer and on into early fall.

Thursday – Sunday • 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. (Market Pricing.) Beautiful Delta setting on the water and a great meal to boot. Call 925-634-2550 for more info.

Saturday & Sunday • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Waterfront Bar & Grill. Come by car or boat as the summer live music schedule hosts some of the best entertainment in the Delta. Enjoy great food, scenic water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbargeresort.com for more info.

Tuesday • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove, get ready for one of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in the Delta. Come out by Car or Boat to enjoy this popular on water location! Taco Tuesday every Tuesday throughout the summer and on into early fall.

Thursday – Sunday • 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. (Market Pricing.) Beautiful Delta setting on the water and a great meal to boot. Call 925-634-2550 for more info.

Saturday & Sunday • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Waterfront Bar & Grill. Come by car or boat as the summer live music schedule hosts some of the best entertainment in the Delta. Enjoy great food, scenic water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbargeresort.com for more info.

4 – 7 • 11th Annual Hot Jazz Jubilee, DoubleTree by Hilton in Sacramento, with 18 great bands, some phenomenal Guest Artists, and several outstanding youth jazz bands. Tickets for the 2026 Hot Jazz Jubilee are on sale now at hotjazzjubilee.com and Hotel rooms can be booked now by visiting www.hilton.com or calling 916-929-8855 and use code 93H to get the festival discount.

5 • California’s Free Fishing Day, all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. Visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing/Free-Fishing-Days for more info on free fishing days in California, fishing license requirements or any other information pertaining to fishing in the state. Have fun and enjoy a day on the water fishing with the kids.

9 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m. Dutra Museum in Rio Vista. This will be a joint mixer between the CA Delta Chambers and the Rio Vista Chamber. This should bring a large crowd and plenty of opportunities to meet your fellow chamber members as well as those of RVC. 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.

22 • Autumnal Equinox, summer is over as the first day of fall begins today. Perfect time of the year to cruise the Bay! Contact any Bay Area marina to arrange slips for your cruising plans.

26 • River Delta Fire Department Fundraiser, Delta Diamond Farm, 15175 CA-160, Isleton, CA 95641. 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. $80 per person or $750 for a table of 10. Help the River Delta crew acquire the Lucas Devise, a much-needed lifesaving tool for the Delta community. Dinner, live auction, raffle prizes, casino night and line dancing. 18yo + event. Call 916- 777-6161 for more information.

 26 – 27 • Classic Steamboats at B&W Resort, spend the day or weekend and enjoy the vessels of yesteryear as B&W Marina hosts this year’s gathering of Steamboats. You will not be disappointed. For more information on this famous resort in the Delta, you can visit www.bandwresort.net or for info on the steamboats, call 916- 777-6161.

Thursday – Sunday • 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. (Market Pricing.) Beautiful Delta setting on the water and a great meal to boot. Call 925-634-2550 for more info.

2 – 4 • Antique & Classic Boat Society, Delta Cruise at B&W Resort, if you missed the Runabouts on the River earlier this year, this is your chance to take in the classics as presented by the ACBS Northern CA/Lake Tahoe chapter. B&W Resort is the perfect place to walk the docks and enjoy the vessels if you do not catch them on the waterways. For info on the ACBS visit http://www.acbs.org or you can call the resort 916-777-6161 for times or lodging if desired.

3 • Stockton Maritime Museum USS Lucid Fall Open House, 3100 Monte Diablo Ave, Stockton, CA. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Come tour the USS Lucid and learn about its history as well as the ongoing restoration. Visit www.stocktonmaritimemuseum.org for more info, tickets and volunteer opportunities.

10 • 7th Annual Willow Berm Marina Craft Fair & Community Sale, Willow Berm Marina, 10am – 2pm. If interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Michelle at michelle@willowbermmarina.com or at 916-777-6313.

14 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m., Village West Yacht Club, located on the grounds of the Village West Marina Resort, 6633 Embarcadero Dr, Stockton, CA 95219. Enjoy the hospitality of the yacht club as they host this month’s mixer and show off their facility. 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.

24 • Fall Chili Cook-Off, Park Delta Bay RV Park on the Delta Loop. Call 916-777-5588 for more information.

31 • Halloween Parties and Live Music at Local Delta Establishments, come by car or boat to celebrate this spooky dress up evening while enjoying music and spirits. Check your local hang-out for more info.  

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. overnight stay. If you wish to visit and need more info regarding gen-eral admission, specialty tours or group events, www.uss-hornet.org

USS Pampanito, Open daily at Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf. Visit www.mari-time.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 muse-um dedicated to “Remembering Roosevelt and his Era” features FDR’s famed “Floating White House,” now a National Historic Landmark. Until further notice there is no more open seating or scheduled cruises. Events currently 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.

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