Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott
BAY & BEYOND
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
17 • SF Bay Singlehanded Sailing Society Race to Half Moon Bay, if you love to sail and enjoy doing so by yourself you may want to check joining the SFBAYSSS. This race is from the Golden Gate YC to Half Moon Bay as a single or doublehanded only race. You can register on Jibeset or visit www.sfbaysss.org for more info.
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
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 – 11 • Fleet Week & Blue Angels Naval Air Show, Naval Fleet week and the flying of the Blue Angels. Come out, support our naval troops and pay tribute to the men & women of our nation’s Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. Pier 39 is an excellent viewing area to enjoy several of the week’s events. Thursday Blue Angels maneuvers. Friday practice air show with the Blue Angels. Saturday parade of ships TBD plus Blue Angels Air Show starting at approx. 12:30 p.m. Sunday Air Show starts at approx. 12:30 p.m. Monday certain ships will be available for touring opportunities. For more info call 415-705-5500 or visit www.pier39.com or www.fleetweek.us
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.
DELTA
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.
Friday & Saturdays • Live Music at the Lighthouse Sports Bar and Island Pizza, on the Delta Loop. Come by car or boat and enjoy great food while listening to live music overlooking the Mokelumne River. Call 916-777-4007 for more information.
Fri/Sat/Sun • Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat to enjoy these live acts on the big stage: September 2nd ~ Sammy Hagar tribute, “Rock the Nation” September 3rd ~ Brodie Stewart September 4th ~ John Cougar Mellencamp tribute, “Cherry Bomb” September 11th ~ U2 tribute, “Blood Red Sky” September 17th ~ Boston Tribute, “Longtime” September 18th ~ Mayday October 1st ~ Octoberfest October 2nd ~ Tom Petty tribute “Doug Petty and the Chartbreakers” October 8th ~ ABBA tribute “Super Trouper” 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 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 • Celebration of Life Ceremony for Sal Curcuruto, all are welcome to attend, to remember and share tales of this long time Delta Icon. The event will be held in the clubhouse of the Lighthouse Resort on the Delta Loop. Many may remember year’s back that it was the location of one of Sal’s birthdays. It was a party that few forgot, and we are sure this one will be one that Sal would more than approve of. Hope to see all the Delta faithful there in remembering our friend Sal.
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.
9 – 11 • The 2022 NorCal Westsail Rendezvous, will be held at Owl Harbor Marina, Isleton, California. All Westsails and Westsailors past, present and future. Bring your boat, crew, or just yourself. For more details: www.westsail.org
10 • 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 perform while you dine. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
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 • 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 Delta Heat perform while you dine. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
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.
24 • 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 Delta Dogs perform while you dine. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
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.
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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