Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott
BAY & BEYOND
MAY
19 • Thursday Cruise on the USS Potomac of the San Francisco Bay, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. from Oakland’s Jack London Square. $75 per person. Join the crew of the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac for a 2-hour cruise on San Francisco Bay. Tickets may be purchased by visiting eventbrite.com or www.usspotomac.org where reservations are highly recommended.
21 • Delta Doo Dah Kickoff Meeting, Richmond Yacht Club in the afternoon.
21 – 27 • 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.safeboatingcouncil.org for more info on this important week and how you as an individual or your marina can get involved.
30 • USS Potomac Memorial Day Cruise on the San Francisco Bay, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. from Oakland’s Jack London Square. $125 per person. Join the crew of the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac for a 3-hour cruise on San Francisco Bay. Tickets may be purchased by visiting eventbrite.com or www.usspotomac.org where reservations are highly recommended.
JUNE
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 planning your cruise into history.
Friday & Saturday • 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 http://angelislandferry.com/bay-cruises/#b1
4 • Sacramento YC Jazz Festival, if you are wishing to cruise out to the event make sure and get your berthing reservations in early. You are sure to enjoy the All Day well attended and much looked forward to festival. Call 916-371-5058 for more information.
4 & 18 • Music in the Park at Village West Marina Resort, come out and enjoy this favorite afternoon of live music by the water. For more information visit www.villagewestmarina.com/vwm-events or call 209-951-1551.
9 • Thursday Cruise on the USS Potomac of the San Francisco Bay, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. from Oakland’s Jack London Square. $75 per person. Join the crew of the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac for a 2-hour cruise on San Francisco Bay. Tickets may be purchased by visiting eventbrite.com or www.usspotomac.org where reservations are highly recommended.
18 • Summer Sailstice, Sailors are invited to join this popular Bay Area sailing event. For more info on times, pre-event raft-ups and event locations visit www.summersailstice.com
19 • Father’s Day, what better way to make Dad happy then an invite him to spend the day on the boat in the Bay. Make this year Dad’s favorite one yet.
19 • USS Potomac Father’s Day Cruise on the San Francisco Bay, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. from Oakland’s Jack London Square. $125 per person. Join the crew of the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac for a 3-hour cruise on San Francisco Bay while celebrating the dad in your life. Tickets may be purchased by visiting eventbrite.com or www.usspotomac.org where reservations are highly recommended.
26 • Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Corinthian Yacht Club.
JULY
Friday & Saturday • 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 http://angelislandferry.com/bay-cruises/#b1
2 • 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
AUGUST
12 – 13 • 48th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, Make Plans, it is Back, North America’s Premier Wooden Boat Show. The 48th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance will be held at Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood, Calif., on Lake Tahoe’s scenic West Shore. The Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation 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
MAY
NOW OPEN • Sunset Sweet’s Grand Opening, New location at Village West Marina & Resort, Stockton. Long awaited opening of this favorite Delta ice cream and desert shop. Stop by and visit Dennis and Tuyen and grab your favorite snack.
Thursday – Sunday • Lunch & Dinner at Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, Sugar Barge on Bethel Island. Come by car or boat and enjoy their menu while overlooking the Delta. Call 925-694-9332 for more info.
Saturday – Sunday • Breakfast at Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, Sugar Barge on Bethel Island. Come by car or boat and enjoy their breakfast menu while overlooking the Delta. Call 925-694-9332 for more info.
21 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat and enjoy the day as Windmill Cove starts their summer live music line ups. On Saturday the 21st, enjoy two favorites, Journey Revisited and Def Leppard Revisited as they rock the 80’s! For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
21 • Locke Asian Pacific Spring Festival, Main St. Locke from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage in the last rural Chinese town in the US. Activities to include the lion dance, martial arts, cultural entertainment, food, music and arts and crafts vendors. Free admission and parking. more info at www.locke-foundation.org or by calling 916-777-1684.
21 – 27 • 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.safeboatingcouncil.org for more info on this important week and how you as an individual or your marina can get involved.
28 – 29 • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, 4-7 pm Come by car or boat, enjoy great food, scenic on water views and live music with Nova on Saturday and Axis on Sunday. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
28 – 30 • Memorial Day Weekend Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat and enjoy the holiday weekend live music line ups. On Saturday, enjoy a Bon Jovi Tribute band and on Sunday a Guns n Roses Tribute band and Monday Rag Tag All Stars. For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
JUNE
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove, come out and enjoy this long-standing Delta tradition and one of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in the Delta but now with a twist ~ Live Music! 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 209-938-9192.
Wednesdays • Bar Trivia Night at Windmill Cove, For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
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.
Thursday – Sunday • Lunch & Dinner at Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, Sugar Barge on Bethel Island. Come by car or boat and enjoy their menu while overlooking the Delta. Call 925-694-9332 for more info.
Fridays • Cook your own Steak and Live Music, For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
Saturdays • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, 4-7 pm Come by car or boat, enjoy great food, scenic on water views and live music. Enjoy Dad Company on the 4th, Mama Luke on the 11th, Livin’ Daylites on the 18th and Salvage Title on the 25th. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
Saturday – Sunday • Breakfast at Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, Sugar Barge on Bethel Island. Come by car or boat and enjoy their breakfast menu while overlooking the Delta. Call 925-694-9332 for more info.
4 • Sacramento YC Jazz Festival, if you are wishing to cruise out to the event make sure and get your berthing reservations in early. You are sure to enjoy the All Day well attended and much looked forward to festival. Call 916-371-5058 for more information.
4 – 5 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat and enjoy the day with live music on the big stage. Saturday, Prince Tribute band and a Bruno Mars Tribute. Sunday, Van Halen Tribute band, “Unchained”. For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
4 & 18 • Music in the Park at Village West Marina Resort, come out and enjoy an afternoon of live music by the water. For more information visit www.villagewestmarina.com/vwm-events or call 209-951-1551.
8 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Ko-Ket Resort. Come out with your fellow Chamber Members and guests as JB and his staff are sure to make the evening a memorable one at this wonderful waterside resort and café. If you have questions on 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.
12 • Live Music Windmill Cove, come by car or boat and on Saturday enjoy the Poison Okies. For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
18 – 19 • Live Music Windmill Cove, come by car or boat and on Saturday enjoy Cruella, “All girl tribute to Motley Crue.” and on Sunday Rewind, “than 80’s band.” For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
19 • Father’s Day, what better way to make Dad happy, then an invite him to spend the day on the boat in the Delta. Make this year Dad’s favorite one yet.
25 – 26 • Live Music Windmill Cove, come by car or boat and enjoy Longtime “Tribute to Boston” on Sat and on Sun enjoy Blueline. For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
JULY
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove, come out and enjoy this long-standing Delta tradition and one of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in the Delta but now with a twist ~ Live Music! 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 209-938-9192.
Wednesdays • Bar Trivia Night at Windmill Cove, For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
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.
Thursday – Sunday • Lunch & Dinner at Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, Sugar Barge on Bethel Island. Come by car or boat and enjoy their menu while overlooking the Delta. Call 925-694-9332 for more info.
Fridays • Cook your own Steak and Live Music, For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
Saturdays • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, 4-7 pm Come by car or boat, enjoy great food, scenic on water views and live music. Enjoy Dad Company on the 2nd, Axis on the 3rd, Livin’ Daylites on the 9th, Nova on the 16th, Blues Healers on the 23rd, Billy Martini on the 30th. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
Saturday – Sunday • Breakfast at Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, Sugar Barge on Bethel Island. Come by car or boat and enjoy their breakfast menu while overlooking the Delta. Call 925-694-9332 for more info.
Live Music • Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat to enjoy these live acts on the big stage: July 2 Brodie Stewart, July 3 TMR, July 4 Undetermined, July 9 AC/DC tribute Riff Raff, July 10 Neon Playboys, July 16 Powerhouse Players, July 17 Network, July 23 Get into the Groove plus Neverland, July 24 Axis plus Mullet Mechanix, July 30 Bobby Zeppi and the Corduroys, July 31 Metallica tribute Damage Inc. For more info on events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
2 • 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
3 • Annual Hilton Fireworks Celebration at Mandeville, Word has been officially given! This year’s 4th of July Fireworks show will be held on Sunday the 3rd of July. Make your plans now to attend as you will not want to miss the ever-famous Hilton fireworks in addition to this year’s first ever airshow as the Patriots Jet Team will perform a full airshow for all those attending. Air show to start at approximately 5 p.m. with the first firework to start shortly after sunset. Hope to see you all out there on the water.
9 & 23 • Music in the Park at Village West Marina Resort, Come out and enjoy an afternoon of live music by the water. For more information visit www.villagewestmarina.com/vwm-events or call 209-951-1551.
13 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Village West Marina Resort. Stop by and meet other local Delta Business owners while enjoying the hospitality of marina and surrounding establishments. This year’s Hal Schell Award will be presented to the 2022 recipient. If you have questions on this event, how your business can host a mixer or to become a member of the Delta Chambers, visit www.californiadelta.com or call 916-777-4041.
13 • 16th Annual Hal Schell Award Presentation, Village West Marina Resort. See Above.
ONGOING
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.
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
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 call 415-673-2900 or visit www.redandwhite.com
Sea Valor, A non-profit organization based upon the idea of using a sailboat, the Bay waters, and companionship to give those that may suffer from physical wounds or PTSD a chance to leave their struggles behind, if even just for the day. The goal that Eric Jones and his crew of Valor stive to achieve, is not just the one day but rather the foundation to further assist those in need to recover fully and return to a way of life prior to the individual’s stressful or traumatic event. Their ocean-themed programs and activities aim to help veterans, firefighters, health care workers, law enforcement, under-privileged youth, families of those affected by suicide and anyone else struggling with physical or emotional wounds. If you or anyone you know that might benefit from such a program, view www.seavalor.org for more information.
Safe Boating Courses, for information and closest place to attend a boating course please call the United States Power Squadron at 925-377-2628. H
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 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. Fee: Adults, $9; 6-12, $4; under six free with adults; family ticket $20. More info at 415-561-6662. Admission includes a self-guided tour.
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 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.
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.
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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