Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott
BAY & BEYOND
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
26 • Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Corinthian Yacht Club.
JULY
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
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. 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.
4 • USS Potomac 4th of July Celebration and Firework Cruise, 7:30 – 10:30 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 nation’s birth. Visit eventbrite.com for tickets. For more information on this historic vessel visit www.usspotomac.org or call 510-627-1215. Reservations or advance tickets are highly recommended as this popular cruise fills up quickly.
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.
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, 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
JUNE
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.
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Moore’s Riverboat, on the Delta Loop. Come out by boat or car and grab some $2 tacos while you enjoy the views overlooking the docks and the Mokelumne. Call 916-292-8490 for hours and info.
Wednesdays • Bar Trivia Night at Windmill Cove, For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
Thursdays • Thirsty Thursdays at Moore’s Riverboat, on the Delta Loop. Come out by boat or car and grab your $5 burgers and $2 draft beer while enjoying the views overlooking the docks and the Mokelumne. Call 916-292-8490 for hours and info.
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 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.
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.
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. 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.
3 • Patriots Jet Air Show Over the Water at Mandeville, it is on the calendar officially ~ The FIRST EVER Air Show over the thousands of boats anchored out at Mandeville during the annual 4th of July Celebration and Hilton Fireworks. You will not want to miss out in being one to say, “I was there the first time ever the Patriot Jet Team flew over us at Mandeville!” You can visit www.patriotsjetteam.com for all the information. Hope to see this as one of the largest gatherings on the water for the 4th of July ever.
3 • Annual Hilton Fireworks Celebration at Mandeville, the 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, 6 – 8 p.m. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of live music by the water. On the 9th, Mayday and on the 23rd Funky Tim and the Merlots. 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 the 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.
16 • Wimpy’s Bar & Restaurant Grand Re-Opening, 13945 Walnut Grove Road, Walnut Grove Ca. Come by car or boat to the famed Wimpy’s that has recently been reopened under new management and staff. For details or more information call 209-794-2544.
22 – 24 • 4th Annual Runabouts on the River, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Stockton Sailing Club, Stockton, CA. Presented by the Antique & Classic Boat Society – Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter. 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.
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.
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Moore’s Riverboat, on the Delta Loop. Come out by boat or car and grab some $2 tacos while you enjoy the views overlooking the docks and the Mokelumne. Call 916-292-8490 for hours and info.
Wednesdays • Bar Trivia Night at Windmill Cove, For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.
Thursdays • Thirsty Thursdays at Moore’s Riverboat, on the Delta Loop. Come out by boat or car and grab your $5 burgers and $2 draft beer while enjoying the views overlooking the docks and the Mokelumne. Call 916-292-8490 for hours and info.
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 Segar 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 pm 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 auctions 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.
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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