Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

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BAY & BEYOND

OCTOBER

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.

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

15 – 16 • Singlehanded Sailing Society, two-day race from Potrero Reach entrance to Vallejo YC. Race up, raft up and race back the next day. Single or doublehanded event only. Visit www.sfbaysss.org for more info or register on Jibeset.

18 – 20 • 50th Annual Marina Recreation Assoc. Educational Conference & Trade Show, members are treated to informative marine & business lectures, trade show exhibits & booths. This is an excellent venue for the marine industry to network and learn about the issues facing the marina industry today. This year’s conference to be held in Santa Barbara at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Information and registration are available at www.marina.org

26 – 30 • Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. One of the world’s largest boat shows featuring 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.

29 – 30 • Richmond Yacht Club Regatta, 35th 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.

31 – Nov 12 • Baja Ha-Ha XXVIII, cruising rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. Visit www.baja-haha.com for all the details and information.

NOVEMBER

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.

5 • Richmond Yacht Club Sail a Small Boat Day, Richmond Yacht Club, 351 Brickyard Cove, Pt. Richmond 10:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Free rides and free hot dog lunch. Open to the skilled and non-skilled sailors but it will be up to the captain to determine which sailboat will suit you the best. Dress appropriately as you will more than likely get wet and bring your own PFD if you have one. This is the perfect opportunity to visit the club and determine which small sailboat fits your needs the best ff looking to make your own purchase. Visit www.richmondyc.org for all the club and regatta details.

6 • Daylight Saving Time Ends, Remember, fall back…

11 • 34th Annual North Bay Veterans Day Parade, historic Downtown Petaluma at 9 a.m. With the help of donations this year you will still be able to see the largest most colorful parade of its kind in Nor Cal with bands, Color Guards, decorated vehicles and more. 707-769-0429.

11 • USS Potomac 3-Hour Veteran’s Cruise on the Bay, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a special three–hour narrated History cruise on San Francisco Bay focusing on the history of the Bay and many of the sights that will be seen during the cruise. Knowledgeable, volunteer docents will be available to answer questions and provide ship’s tours as requested. Box lunches and beverages will be provided. $125 per person and you will want to reserve early as it is a cruise that sells out quickly. Visit www.usspotomac.org for more info on the cruise and to purchase tickets.

22 – Jan 8 • Pier 39 Tree Lighting Ceremonies, Pier 39 is spreading Holiday cheer on San Francisco’s Waterfront! The Pier is unwrapping a new nightly tree lighting experience on its 60-foot Christmas tree which will come to life at the top of each hour from 5 – 10 p.m., November 22, 2022, through January 8, 2023. Synchronized to Holiday music, the tree will become a kaleidoscope of swirling color, adorned with thousands of specialty lights and ornaments. These dazzling tree lighting moments take center stage all season long. Get into the spirit of the season at Pier 39 while shopping, dining, and sipping on a Holiday cocktail or a cup of hot cocoa. Visitors will also enjoy local community performances, writing letters to Santa, fun social sharing activities and receiving a “thank you” gift for bringing a toy for those less fortunate.

24 • Thanksgiving, make new traditions by spending the day with family on a boat. Make plans accordingly If you are looking to guest dock as this is the time of year that many are moving locations from Delta to the Bay. Call on your friends and make it even better ~ Do a Raft Out. Send us a note about your experiences should you decide to make this a family tradition, as we would love to share your story.

DECEMBER

TBA • Bay and Beyond Annual Lighted Boat Parades, make sure to check the organizers of your local and favorite Holiday Parades for their planned dates and starting times. We will update the December issue accordingly once more info is acquired.

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.

5 • MRAA 2022 Annual Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Austin TX. For additional information and a list of this year’s speakers and scheduled events call the Marine Retailers Association of America at 708-763-9210 or visit www.mraa.com

10 • Annual Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Display, come out and enjoy or participate in one of the brightest Bay area’s holiday boat parades while enjoying the sponsored fireworks. Contact the Sausalito Yacht Club for all the information on this holiday tradition.

21 • Winter Equinox, marking the start to winter and yet there is still plenty of perfect boating weather days in store. Great Time to cruise the Bay and start thinking of summer and warmer months to come.

31 • Bay Area New Year’s Eve Parties, Most Bay Area restaurants and clubs stage their own New Year’s Eve parties, usually with live music and party favors. There may be a fee for some places, and most will require reservations. Make sure to inquire with your favorite hot spot and as always party responsibly, so we can enjoy 2023 together!

DELTA

OCTOBER

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.

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.

12 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Village West Yacht Club. Come by car or boat and enjoy the hospitalities of one of the Delta’s most popular yacht clubs. 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.

29th • Halloween Party and Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat to celebrate this spooky dress up evening while enjoying Journey Revisited and Def Leppard Revisited. For more info on events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.

NOVEMBER

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.

6 • Daylight Saving Time Ends, Remember, Fall Back…

9 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. King Island Bar & Grill, 11530 W. Eight Mile Road, Stockton. Come out and enjoy the hospitality of the King Island Bar & Grill. If you have not been in a while, you will be pleasantly surprised. 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.

11 – 15 • Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Veteran’s Day Discount, Enjoy discounts off cabins and campsites with promo code HERO. Visit Towerparkresort.com or call 209-369-1041 to book or more information.

24 • Thanksgiving, make new traditions by spending the day with family on a boat. Make plans accordingly If you are looking to use local Delta guest docks. Call on your friends and make it even better ~ Do a Raft Out. Send us a note about your experiences should you decide to make this a family tradition, as we would love to share your story.

DECEMBER

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.

3 • Stockton Yacht Club’s Lynn Hahn Memorial 41st Annual Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade, come out and participate in this year’s event and show your support for those who have worked so extremely hard every year to make this fund-raising parade a success. $25 entry fee with all entry donations going to local charity. Parade starts at Sundown and starts in the Stockton Deep Water channel near Windmill Cove. For information view facebook.com/stocktonlightedboatparade or stocktonyachtclub.org to register. Let’s make 2022 the biggest one yet.

3 • Delta Marina Lighted Boat Parade, (weather permitting ~ check often) the Delta Marina in Rio Vista provides great vantage points if you wish to view by land. For more information on how to attend or be a part of this event, call the Delta Marina at 707-374-2315 for more information. If wishing to view the parade while at The Point Restaurant, you may want to call ahead for reservations.

10 • Marina West Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade, decorated boats will meet at the Oxbow Marina guest dock at 5 p.m. for a skipper’s meeting before venturing out into Georgiana Slough and heading upstream past the homes. For more information you can contact the club or the marina directly.

14 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Stockton Yacht Club, Stockton, CA. Do not miss this one as the SYC always goes full out to make sure everyone has a great evening. Come out and enjoy the evening with fellow chambers members, meet new members and experience all the club and facilities offer. 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.org or call 916-777-4041.

21 • Winter Equinox, marking the start to winter and yet there is still plenty of perfect boating weather days in store. Great Time to cruise the Bay and start thinking of summer and warmer months to come.

31 • New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Rusty Porthole, Boyd’s Harbor, Bethel Island. Come out and ring in the New Year with Rob and Kim. For more info contact Rob at the Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607. Make sure to contact The Rusty Porthole regarding any Covid restrictions if any at that time.

31 • New Year’s Party at Windmill Cove, come early and stay late as this is sure to be a Huge Party. Make sure to contact Windmill Cove regarding any Covid restrictions if any at that time.

31 • Delta’s New Year’s Eve Parties, Most Delta restaurants and clubs stage their own New Year’s Eve parties, usually with live music and party favors. There may be a fee for some places, and most will require reservations. Make sure to inquire with your favorite hot spot and as always party responsibly so we can enjoy 2023 together!

JANUARY

1 • Annual Frozen Bun Run at The Rusty Porthole, after being canceled in 2021 & 2022 due to covid… IT’S BACK for 2023!!!!! Any questions, call Rob at the Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607 or visit www.bethelisland-chamber.com

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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