Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

BAY & BEYOND

JUNE

Local Events are coming alive as the, more than year-long, mandated restrictions are being further lifted. Check often with your favorite local Bay establishments for updated information as often as possible. We all look forward to getting out and enjoying our San Francisco Bay life in normal fashion.

Friday & Saturday During June • Sunset Cruises, Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. View the Bay & the SF skyline. Wine, soda & a variety of snacks for purchase onboard. Fri. – Sat. evening cruises continue through mid-Oct. Adults and seniors: $30, Children 6-12: $15. For information regarding times of departure and to make reservations call 415-435-2131 or visit www.angelislandferry.com/bay-cruises/#b1

20 • Father’s Day, what better way to make Dad happy then an invite to spend the day on the Bay… on the water… In A Boat! Enjoy the day Dads and be safe on the water!

26 • Napa Valley Marine Flea Market, Napa Valley Marina 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Make a day of it in the wine country as you search for the one piece of marine gear you may have been searching after for years. This marine flea market is one of the best in Nor Cal. Not only well attended but a wide variety of wares offered by many. Should you wish to participate or even attend the event you can call 707-252-8011 or visit www.napavalleymarina.com for email inquiries.

JULY

Friday & Saturday During July • Sunset Cruises, Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. View the Bay & the SF skyline. Wine, soda & a variety of snacks for purchase onboard. Fri. – Sat. evening cruises continue through mid-Oct. Adults and seniors: $30, Children 6-12: $15. For information regarding times of departure and to make reservations call 415-435-2131 or visit www.angelislandferry.com/bay-cruises/#b1

Saturday & Sunday During July • USS Hornet Tours, Check often of the schedules. Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda CA. The Ship is open for weekend visits currently and offers several specialty tours. If you wish to visit and need more info regarding general admission, specialty tours or group events, www.uss-hornet.org

3 • California’s Free Fishing Day, all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. For more info on free fishing days in California, fishing license requirements or any other information pertaining to fishing in the state go to www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/freefishdays.html

4 • Pier 39 4th of July Celebration, San Francisco. Check city sites and get info regarding location and any events that may be taking place during the day.

4 • 4th of July on the USS Hornet, Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda CA. Holiday Event 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The USS Hornet will be commemorating the 4th of July Holiday all day! Relax on the Flight Deck… The Ship is open for weekend visits currently and offers several specialty tours. If you wish to visit and need more info regarding general admission, specialty tours or group events, www.uss-hornet.org

13 • Specialty Tour Aboard the USS Hornet, Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda CA. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aircraft Carrier Propulsion Engineering Tour (Engineer’s Perspective)
Join a veteran carrier engineer on a 2.5 to 3-hour tour and explore the ship and her spaces from the perspective of personnel who maintained and operated the ship’s engineering spaces! This tour gives our visitors an in-depth feel of a day in the life of enlisted and officer engineering personnel in the course of a normal day at sea or in port. It would be a specific and semi-technical tour and discussion of the main engineering spaces including how main propulsion affects all other areas of the ship from being anchored or import steaming auxiliary, or in port cold iron, to lighting off the plant, getting underway, getting meals and showers to aircraft handling and flight operations. The Ship is open for weekend visits currently and offers several specialty tours. If you wish to visit and need more info regarding general admission, specialty tours or group events, www.uss-hornet.org

AUGUST

Friday & Saturday During August • Sunset Cruises, Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. View the Bay & the SF skyline. Wine, soda & a variety of snacks for purchase onboard. Fri. – Sat. evening cruises continue through mid-Oct. Adults and seniors: $30, Children 6-12: $15. For information regarding times of departure and to make reservations call 415-435-2131 or visit www.angelislandferry.com/bay-cruises/#b1

Saturday & Sunday During August • USS Hornet Tours, Check often of the schedules. Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda CA. The Ship is open for weekend visits currently and offers several specialty tours. If you wish to visit and need more info regarding general admission, specialty tours or group events, www.uss-hornet.org

7 • Petaluma Music Festival, The Petaluma Music Festival brings together music lovers at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds to enjoy a day-long concert on four stages. Rounding out the day are a silent auction, a celebrity autographed guitar raffle, kid’s area, free drinking water, and a variety of specialty food, craft, and merchandise vendors. The presenting community partner is the Lagunitas Brewing Company. The Petaluma Music Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to “keeping music in the schools.” All festival proceeds benefit the music education programs in all Petaluma area public schools. In the last nine years, the Petaluma Music Festival has donated over $325,000.

21 – 22 • 121st Annual Vallejo Race, Vallejo Yacht Club hosts the 121st running of the Vallejo Race, kicking off the return to normal, the Yacht Racing Association (YRA) welcomes you to Join. Make sure to check with the club for the latest information regarding the lifting of restrictions. For more info contact the Vallejo Yacht Club at 707-643-1254 or the YRA at 451-771-9500 or visit www.vallejoyachtclub.com

Canceled • 48th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, the 48th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours Elegance was CANCELED this year. The 48th Annual will return Aug. 12 – 13, 2022 and will be held at Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood, Calif., on Lake Tahoe’s scenic West Shore. Presented by Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation, they invite you to come out and enjoy the boats of yesteryear. Open to the public, advance ticket information can be found at www.laketahoeconcours.com

DELTA

JUNE

Local Events are coming alive as the, more than year-long, mandated restrictions are being further lifted. Check often with your favorite local Delta establishments for updated information as often as possible. We all look forward to getting out and enjoying our Delta life in normal fashion.

TBA Soon • Sunset Sweet’s Grand Opening, once word has been given, the Grand Reopening of Sunset Sweets Ice Cream Shop it will be gladly announced at their New location at Village West Marina & Resort, Stockton. Stay tuned and like us on our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/BDY1965

Now OPEN • Tower Park Waterfront Grille Grand Re-Opening, Check their website often for the announcement of the Grand Re-Opening of this great one the water dining facility. Completely remodeled and will be opening soon. www.towerparkwaterfrontgrille.com

Now Open • The Bar & Grill at King Island Resort, back open and serving food and drinks along with several special events. Go to www.kingislandresort.com for more information.

Saturdays • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, 4 – 7 p.m. Come by car or boat, enjoy great food, scenic on water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.

26 • Music in the Park at Village West Marina & Resort, Summer Concert Series at Village West Marina & Resort. Book a bungalow, stay in the RV Park or come by boat to enjoy great Delta bands perform. For more info contact the marina at 209-951-1551 or visit the website at www.villagewestmarina.com

JULY

Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Tiki Lagoon, with new docks in place, the bar & grill is looking forward to you joining a great Tuesday night outing with tacos.

Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove with Live Music, come out and enjoy this long-standing Delta tradition and one of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in the Delta. Come out by Car or Boat to enjoy! Taco Tuesday every Tuesday throughout the summer and on into early fall. Enjoy. For more info on taco Tuesdays or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

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.

Fridays • New Event for ‘21 “Bands & BBQ” at Windmill Cove, as with taco Tuesdays, Jerry has added Live Music to go along with Friday Night BBQ! Come out by Car or Boat to enjoy! Friday night BBQ throughout the summer and on into early fall. Enjoy. For more info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

2 – 4 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Fri ~ Triple D / Sat ~ TMR followed by After Dark (This will be their last performance in the Delta) / Sun July 4th Holiday ~ Bobby Zoppi and the Corduroys. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

4 • Hilton’s Fireworks Extravaganza, Mandeville. Start planning NOW as official word has been announced, that 2021 will be the return of this Favorite Summertime Delta Event after a year of Hiatus. Fireworks to begin approx. half-hour after sunset. Normally favorite tie-off and anchorage areas are at a premium and this year is more than likely to be more so! Plan early and start picking your spaces early. We hope to see you on the water and as always: be safe, respect your fellow boater and if drinking ~ let another take the helm. Have fun and a Huge Welcome Back to the Delta!

9 – 11 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Fri ~ Dirty Pillows / Sat ~ Rewind “That 80’s Band” / Sun~ Kind of Blue. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

10 & 31 • Music in the Park, Summer Concert Series at Village West Marina & Resort. Book a bungalow, stay in the RV Park or come by boat to enjoy great Delta bands perform. For more info contact the marina at 209-951-1551 or visit the website at www.villagewestmarina.com

14 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Windmill Cove. Always a popular and well attended Venue with easy access, to come by car or boat. Come out for the evening and let Jerry Wolfe and his wonderful Staff welcome you to the cove. Every July the Chamber’s Mixer is also the location of the annual Hal Schell Award presentation. Your attendance is greatly appreciated. If you have questions on this event, how your business can host a mixer or to become a member of the California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, visit www.californiadelta.com or call 916-777-4041.

14 • 15th Annual Hal Schell Award Presentation, Windmill Cove during the Delta Chambers Mixer. See Above.

16 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Four Barrel performs. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

17 • Annual Runabouts on the River, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Stockton Sailing Club, Stockton, CA. Presented by the Antique & Classic Boat Society – Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter. Come out and enjoy this free event as you will not be disappointed if you like boats from days gone past. For more info go to ACBS-Tahoe.org or StocktonSC.org

23 – 24 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Fri ~ Network / Sat ~ Heartless “Heart Tribute” followed by Blood Red Sky “U2 Tribute”. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

Canceled • 48th Annual Courtland Pear Fair, in what was to be the 48th in ‘20 however canceled, the 2021 event has been CANCELED as well. See you at the Pear Fair in 2022. For more info regarding an event in ‘22 view www.pearfair.org and check their Facebook page often.

30 • 2nd Annual Unleased Poker Run, Resister today to take part in this 2nd year running of the Delta Dog Day Unleased Poker Run. Fast and fun event in support of improving the lives of homeless and abandoned animals in the city of Stockton and San Joaquin County. Register here: https://web.charityengine.net/GuestRegistration

31 • Latitude 38’s Delta Doo Dah Harbor Party, (Tentative) The Delta welcomes sailors from the Bay at its very own Owl Harbor. BBQ and dinghy poker run. Visit www.deltadoodah.com for more info.

31 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Austin Mo plus Red Voo Doo performs. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

AUGUST

Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Tiki Lagoon, with new docks in place, the restaurant is looking forward to you joining a great Tuesday night outing with tacos.

Sat/Sun • Live Music at Windmill Cove, our August issue will be updated with performing bands. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300

11 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Turner Cut. Easy access, to come by car or boat. Come out for the evening and let the Turner Cut staff welcome you to a great evening. If you have questions on this event, how your business can host a mixer or to become a member of the California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, visit www.californiadelta.com or call 916-777-4041.

14 – 28 • Music in the Park, Summer Concert Series at Village West Marina & Resort. Book a bungalow, stay in the RV Park or come by boat to enjoy great Delta bands perform. For more info contact the marina at 209-951-1551 or visit the website at www.villagewestmarina.com

ONGOING

Due to Covid-19 make sure to call ahead on any normal ongoing event… at the time of print many exhibits and activities remain closed or operating on limited schedules.

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

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.

Red & White Fleet San Francisco Cruises, for info call 415-673-2900 or visit www.redandwhite.com

USS Pampanito, Open daily at Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf. Fee: Adults, $9; 6-12, $4; under 6 free with adults; family ticket $20. More info at 415-561-6662. Admission includes a self-guided tour.

USS Potomac Year-Round 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. Guided dockside tours are available year-round on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Special programs for students. Call 510-627-1215.

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 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. Call 510-627-1215 for actual dates and reservations.

SS Jeremiah O’Brien WW II Liberty Ship, National Historic Landmark and Museum. Open daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf. Fee is $8 adults, under 6 free with adult. Visit www.ssjeremiahobrien.org for cruise schedule, volunteer opportunities and overnight programs or call 415-544-0100.

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

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

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

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Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

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