Delta Rat Scrapbook – by Bill Wells
Independence Day Update It has been a spectacular summer in the Delta. The highlight so far was the Independence Day weekend, and in particular the raft up at Mandeville Tip. Boats started assembling there...
August 2022
Delta Rat Scrapbook – by Bill Wells
International Order Of The Blue Gavel (IOBG) The Delta is home to District 14 and District 19 of the IOBG. District 14 is westerly and includes the Bay Area. District 19 covers the eastern...
Lessons Learned – by Pat Carson
Boat Transports Over the last several years I have had the opportunity to deliver yachts to Ensenada for shipment to the East Coast of the U.S., to Long Beach for shipment to New Zealand,...
What I Saw – by Jackie Philpott
The Lipton Cup I was invited to go along on a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) ride to watch the 2022 Lipton Cup regatta with Richmond Yacht Club members Kim and Anna Desenberg. The Lipton Cup...
New Products – By Terry Goble
Volvo Penta Coastal Series Corrosion Protection Package The Volvo Penta Coastal Series corrosion protection package was featured alongside other top boating products of 2022 in the May issue of Boating Industry, the boating trade...
Letters – by Our Readers
Bill, I saw a picture of you with Chris Brubeck. How is he related to Dave Brubeck? Dave, as you know, was a great jazz pianist who grew up in Ione. My sisters took piano...
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...
