14 & 28 • Northern California Dockwalker Training, become a Partner Dockwalker in 2026. Be part of this unique state and nationwide program. Jump In and Make a Splash for Cleaner California Waters! Both of the March programs are virtual. Register at www.boatingcleanandgreen.com/dock-walkers

25 – 29 • 43rd Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, this is one of the top ten boat shows in the country featuring more than $2 Billion worth of boats, superyachts and accessories from every major marine manufac-turer worldwide. For more info on times, costs and how to get tickets visit www.pbboatshow.com or call 954-463-6762.

28 – Singlehanded Sailing Society Race, Round the Rocks, you can visit www.sfbaysss.org for more information about the race and participation.

Chartered Events • USS Potomac Cruises, From Oakland’s Jack London Square. Special event cruises and private charters. For more info on how you can charter this classic and historic presidential yacht, visit www. usspotomac.org and start planning your cruise into history.

Now in Sept • NYBA Seattle Boats Afloat Show. After producing four seasons of the Spring Boats Afloat Show, the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association has decided to discontinue the Spring Boats Afloat Show. See you in September!

9 & 18 • Northern California Dockwalker Training, become a Partner Dockwalker in 2026. Be part of this unique state and nationwide program. Jump In and Make a Splash for Cleaner California Waters! April 9th is virtual and the 18th is in person training at the Oakland Yacht Club. Register at www.boatingcleanandgreen.com/dockwalkers

10 – 12 • 23rd International Ocean Film Festival, Cowell Theater Fort Mason on the beautiful San Francisco waterfront. Come out and enjoy the films that celebrate the sea and films that increase awareness. Visit www. oceanfilmfest.org for more info on single programs and full event film passes. Come out to celebrate and enjoy all things Ocean.

11 • Opening Day on the Bay (Vallejo) 9:00 a.m. Celebrate the official start of the 2026 boating season at the Vallejo Marina. Parade, music, prizes, beer, wine and more. Visit www.vyc.org email managerl@vyc.org or call 707-643-1254 for info and registration. Like and follow the Vallejo Marina on FB and Insta.

16 – 19 • 4th Annual Newport Beach International Boat Show, The Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS) is back to bring a new and reimagined vision to the yachting world. Incorporating live entertainment, immersive activations and beautiful yachts from top builders and broker-ages, the event offers attendees a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the essence of Newport Beach’s elevated lifestyle. NBIBS looks forward to welcoming you this May to NBIBS 2026. Visit www.nbibs.com for more info.

18 • Opening Day on the Strait, come out and participate in the boat parade or view from the miles of Benicia shoreline that offer ideal view-ing locations. From 10 a.m.-10 p.m. this all day event will provide vendor booths, a decorated boat parade, blessing of the fleet, live music, food & Drink at the Benicia Yacht Club. For the full day’s events schedule visit www.beniciayachtclub.org. Open to the public and welcome to stop by, 400 East 2nd Street, Benicia, CA.

25 – Singlehanded Sailing Society Race, Sort of Singlehanded South Bay, you can visit www.sfbaysss.org for more information about the race and participation.

26 – PICYA’s 109th Annual Opening Day on The Bay, Opening Day on the Bay is an annual celebration of the maritime community on the San Francisco Bay. From the blessing of the fleet in Racoon Straights to the parade of decorated boats, this is a great reason to get out on the Bay. Judges are on hand to dish out prizes for the décor and imagination of the participating vessels. Get your sail or powerboat ready. Whether you participate or view from the banks, you are sure to enjoy this time honored and traditional spring event celebrating the official beginning to the San Francisco Bay boating season with fellow boating enthusiasts! Visit www. picya.org for more information.

28 – 29 • 10th Annual California Boating Congress, the welcome reception will be the evening of April 28, 2026, 5:30 pm at Mayahuel with the main event starting the morning of April 29, 2026, at the Sutter Club, 1220 9th Street Sacramento with an 8:30 am check-in. For registration or more infor mation, email mra@marina.org visit www.mra.org or call 916-215-3621.

26 • USS Potomac Opening Day on the Bay Cruise, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. from Oakland’s Jack London Square. Join the crew of the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac for a 3-hour cruise on San Francisco Bay while enjoying the sights of the Bay’s opening day parade. Tickets may be purchased by visiting eventbrite. com or www.usspotomac.org where reservations are highly recommended

Chartered Events • USS Potomac Cruises, From Oakland’s Jack London Square. Special event cruises and private charters. For more info on how you can charter this classic and historic presidential yacht, visit www. usspotomac.org and start planning your cruise into history.

Saturday & Sunday Beginning May 17th • 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.

9 & 28 • Northern California Dockwalker Training, become a Partner Dock-walker in 2026. Be part of this unique state and nationwide program. Jump In and Make a Splash for Cleaner California Waters! Both of the May programs are virtual. Register at www.boatingcleanandgreen.com/dockwalkers

16 – 22 • National Safe Boating Week, the National Safe Boating Council continues to educate the boating community about wearing life jackets and the options that are available when it comes to comfortable and lightweight life jackets. Visit www.safeboatingcampaign.com for more info on this important week and how you as an individual or your marina can get involved.

23 • Master Mariners Regatta, the Master Mariners Benevolent Associa-tion is pleased to invite you to participate in this year’s Master Mariners Regatta to be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Memorial Day weekend. Starting at St. Francis YC. After the race join the post-race celebration at the Encinal YC. The $110 registration deadline is May 8th. Visit www.sfmaster-mariners.org to register and pay online.

14 & 28 • Northern California Dockwalker Training, become a Partner Dock-walker in 2026. Be part of this unique state and nationwide program. Jump In and Make a Splash for Cleaner California Waters! Both of the March programs are virtual. Register at www.boatingcleanandgreen.com/dockwalkers

17 • St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Rusty Porthole, Boyd’s Harbor, Bethel Island. Come out, wear your green and enjoy all the traditional events of the day with Rob and Kim. For more info contact Rob at the Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607.

17 • St. Patrick’s Day at Lighthouse Bar & Grill, enjoy all the festivities while overlooking one of the best on-water locations in the Delta. Drive or shake off the winter storage and boat-in. For more info or other events visit www. lighthouseresortandmarina.com/restaurant-marina or call 916-777-5511.

21 • Fill’em Up Phil, (Phil Champion) Memorial, Tiki Bar & Grill from 12 noon – 3 p.m. Come out and celebrate the life of this Delta icon.

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.

4 • Stockton YC Opening Day, view from the banks of the Deep-Water Channel or bring your boat out and participate in this well-attended open-ing day parade. After the parade, join your fellow boater in the clubhouse for dinner. Bring your boat and join in the fun all weekend and let’s all make this a fantastic weekend to kick off the 2026 boating season! Contact the Stockton Yacht Club at 209-946-9259 or visit www.stocktonyc.org if you have any questions. Or you can contact Jill Stevenson at 916-847-8959 for more information.

8 • California Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 p.m. Sugar Barge on Bethel Island. 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.

9 & 18 • Northern California Dockwalker Training, become a Partner Dockwalker in 2026. Be part of this unique state and nationwide program. Jump In and Make a Splash for Cleaner California Waters! April 9th is virtual and the 18th is in person training at the Oakland Yacht Club. Register at www.boatingcleanandgreen.com/dockwalkers

11 • Discovery Bay Yacht Club Opening Day, 12 noon – 4 p.m., If you have a boat, assemble your crew and join the DBYC for this fun filled event to mark the opening of the 2026 boating season. This parade is open to the general public to sign up and take part in. Event participants will assemble in their boats on Kellogg creek just off the point of Newport Lane. The parade will begin at 12:00 pm after the Blessing of the Fleet. Once under way it will wind around through every other bay of Discovery Bay and con-clude in Marina Bay just beyond “F” dock near the marina. Participants and their guests are invited to come to the Yacht Club following the parade for awards, drink, food and live music provided by The Overdryve Band. Must have a wristband (wristbands will be handed out at the skippers meeting.) For information call 925-634-1210.

11 • USS Lucid Spring Open House, Stockton Maritime Museum USS Lucid. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 3100 Monte Diablo Ave., Stockton, CA 95203. Come aboard this museum ship to experience a living piece of Stockton’s maritime history. Hear stories from the iron men who served aboard these wooden warships, explore the new exhibits and enjoy food and beverages on the ship’s fantail. $10 suggested donation. Email info@stocktonmaritimemuseum.org or call 209-868-2995 for info on required registration.

28 – 29 • 10th Annual California Boating Congress, the welcome reception will be the evening of April 28, 2026, 5:30 pm at Mayahuel with the main event starting the morning of April 29, 2026, at the Sutter Club, 1220 9th Street Sacramento with an 8:30 am check-in. For registration or more infor-mation, email mra@marina.org visit www.mra.org or call 916-215-3621.

Get Ready as Your Favorite Delta Hangouts bring back Taco Tuesdays and the Return of Live Music Weekends!

Get Ready as Your Favorite Delta Hangouts bring back Taco Tuesdays and the Return of Live Music Weekends.

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.

2 – 3 • Discovery Bay Boat Show, Discovery Bay Marina, Free to the public, boats and marine products, beer garden, food trucks and live music. Call 925-634-5928 for information on this Suntex Marina or the boat show.

9 & 28 • Northern California Dockwalker Training, become a Partner Dockwalker in 2026. Be part of this unique state and nationwide program. Jump In and Make a Splash for Cleaner California Waters! Both of the May programs are virtual. Register at www.boatingcleanandgreen.com/dock-walkers

13 • California Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 p.m. KoKet Resort. Come by car or boat and enjoy the hospitality of this great waterfront location. 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.

16 – 22 • National Safe Boating Week, the National Safe Boating Council continues to educate the boating community about wearing life jackets and the options that are available when it comes to comfortable and lightweight life jackets. Visit www.safeboatingcampaign.com for more info on this important week and how you as an individual or your marina can get involved.

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 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.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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