December 2020

Delta Rat Scrapbook – by Bill Wells

B&W Resort Every year in the fall B&W hosts a steamboat regatta and an Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS) get together. Unfortunately, this year the events were cancelled due to the pandemic. Some...

Front Rudder – by Mark Reid

Out To Launch Tis the season? Wow! Seems like it. On the other side of the planet or what could be the other side of the universe in a COVID-19 free country, multiple christenings...

Lessons Learned – by Pat Carson

East Brother Lighthouse Almost weekly I make the voyage from various Delta marinas to locations around the Bay, and after passing by the Brothers more than a hundred times I decided to explore the...

New Products – By Terry Goble

Finally, A Bow Light That’s Comfortable To Sit On Protruding hardware on a boat can detract from its sleek foredeck, and is uncomfortable to sit or step on. The 210 Pop-Up® LED Bow Light from...

Letters – by Our Readers

Dear Ty Mellott, I am not only new to the Delta (Sacramento area) but also quite new to boating. I purchased a used 18-foot open bow Sea Ray. We have been out once after...

Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

BAY & BEYOND NOVEMBER 27 – Jan 3 • Pier 39 Tree Lighting Ceremonies, (Make Sure to Check Website prior to planning for this event) Pier 39 is spreading Holiday cheer on San Francisco’s...