Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott
BAY & BEYOND
AUGUST
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
6 • Galilee Harbor’s Annual Maritime Day Celebration & Flea Market, Galilee Harbor, Sausalito. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Live Music, Flea Market and Artists, historic vessels, a chance to win a wooden dingy and more. For more information, visit www.galileeharbor.org or call 415-332-8554.
12 – 13 • 48th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, make plans as 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, CA, 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
SEPTEMBER
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
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. Visit www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/freefishdays.html 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.
17 • 38th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, since the program began in 1985, over 1.2 million Californians have removed more than twenty-one million pounds of debris from our state’s shorelines and coast. For more info, 800-coast-4U or www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html
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.
23 – 25 • 65th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, Coastal Cruising is ideal at this time of year. Make this event an excuse to cruise to Monterey! With 500 artists, 120 plus shows on eight stages this is a perfect way to mix your love of boating and Jazz. More info at www.montereyjazzfestival.org
OCTOBER
15 • 26th 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 out, contact the Encinal YC 510-522-3272 or visit www.picya.com
DELTA
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.
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.
Live Music • Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat to enjoy these live acts on the big stage: 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.
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. 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.
23 • 4th Annual Runabouts on the River, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Stockton Sailing Club, Stockton, CA. Presented by the Antique & Classic Boat Society – Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter. See Antique and Classic Wood and Fiberglass boats at the Stockton Sailing Club at the end of March Lane in Stockton. The show opens at 9 a.m. and features some of the most historically famous names in boating like Chris Craft, Century, Garwood, Besotes and Philbrick. There will be boats in the water and on land, as well as booths, food and children’s activities. At 2:00 p.m. the boats “roar off” from the docks for a cruise in front of the Stockton Sailing Club, displaying those classic in-water lines. Come out and enjoy this free event as you will not be disappointed if you like boats from days gone past. Visit the ACBS www.acbs.org/event/runabouts-on-the-river for information on attending or presenting your classic wooden vessel or call 808-652-9402 for more information.
23 • Music in the Park at Village West Marina Resort, 6 – 8 p.m. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of live music by the water. Performing live is Funky Tim and the Merlots. For more information visit www.villagewestmarina.com/vwm-events or call 209-951-1551.
31 • 48th Annual Courtland Pear Fair, it is back after a two-year absence. Always the last Sunday in July, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Courtland, CA. Live music, local wineries, parade, arts and crafts, classic car show and more. For more info on this year’s events view www.pearfair.com or call 916-775-2000.
AUGUST
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.
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 at Windmill Cove, For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
Fri/Sat/Sun • Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat to enjoy these live acts on the big stage: Aug. 5 Midlife Crisis, Aug. 7th Black Sabbath / Ozzy tribute band “Mr. Crowley,” Aug. 12 Sammy Hagar tribute band “I Can’t Drive 55,” Aug. 13 Pat Benatar tribute band “Invincible,” Dave Friday Band, Aug. 14 Network, Aug. 19 Triple D, Aug. 20 CC Seger tribute to Bob Seger and CCR, Austin Mo, Aug. 21 Rewind that 80’s Band, Aug. 26 Gary Bohannan and The Bad Habits, Aug. 27 Fleetwood Mac tribute “Mystic Moon,” Aug. 28 AC/DC tribute “Bad Boy Boogie” and Eagles tribute “Boys of Summer.” For more info on events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
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. Enjoy Ken Ross & Eastbound 4 on Aug. 6, Dad Company on Aug. 13, Livin’ Daylites Aug. 20 and Salvage Title on Aug. 27. 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.
6 • 19th Annual Taste of the Delta presented by the California Delta Chambers, Village West Marina, Stockton Ca. 1 – 4 p.m. $45 pre-pay and $50 at the door. Come by car or boat. This yearly event highlights many of the local restaurants, wineries and craft beer brewers by giving out samples of food, wine and beer at the many vendor booths that attend. Live music, silent auction and other venders such as art and jewelry. Visit www.tasteofthedelta.com or contact any chamber board member for tickets or call 916-777-5203 or 916-777-4041.
10 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Delta Marina in Rio Vista. Stop by and meet other local Delta Business owners while enjoying the hospitality of the marina and The Point Restaurant. Come by car or boat. 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 & 27 • Music in the Park at Village West Marina Resort, 6 – 8 p.m. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of live music by the water. On the 13th The Network Band and on the 27th A Touch of Magic. For more information visit www.villagewestmarina.com/vwm-events or call 209-951-1551.
SEPTEMBER
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.
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.
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 Funk Shui on Sept. 10, Delta Heat on Sept. 17 & Delta Dogs on Sept. 24. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
2 – 5 • Labor Day Weekend Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat to enjoy these live acts on the big stage: Friday ~ Samman Hagar tribute band, “Rock the Nation,” Saturday ~ Brodie Stewart, Sunday ~ John Cougar Mellencamp tribute band, “Cherry Bomb.” For more info on events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
3 – 4 • Labor Day Weekend 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 Mama Luke on Saturday Sept 3 and Axis on Sunday Sept 4. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
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. Visit www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/freefishdays.html 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.
11 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat to enjoy U2 tribute band, “Blood Red Sky,” on the big stage. For more info on events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
14 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. San Joaquin Yacht Club on Bethel Island. Come by car or boat and meet other local Delta Business owners while enjoying the hospitality of SJYC. 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.
17 • 38th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, since the program began in 1985, over 1.2 million Californians have removed more than twenty-one million pounds of debris from our state’s shorelines and coast. For more info, 800-coast-4U or www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html
17 – 18 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat to enjoy these live acts on the big stage: Friday ~ Boston tribute band, “Longtime,” Saturday ~ Steven Louie with Mayday. For more info on events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
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.
OCTOBER
7 – 9 • 74th Annual Rio Vista Bass Festival, Rio Vista, CA. With an average of 1,400 anglers entered yearly, this is truly one of the largest bass tournaments around. Festivities include a parade down Main Street, fireworks over the water on Sat., food booths, car shows, live music and other activities. For info on entry fee and this year’s prizes visit www.bassfestival.com or contact the Rio Vista Chamber at 707-374-2700.
ONGOING
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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