Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott
BAY & BEYOND
JULY
Local Events are coming alive as the, more than year-long, mandated restrictions are being further lifted. Check often with your favorite local Bay establishments for updated information as often as possible. We all look forward to getting out and enjoying our San Francisco Bay life in normal fashion.
24 • USS Hornet Apollo 11 Splashdown Anniversary, Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda CA. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come out and relive the historic return to earth of the Apollo 11 capsule’s return to earth and retrieval by the U.S.S. Hornet. If you wish to visit and need more info regarding general admission, specialty tours or group events, www.uss-hornet.org
AUGUST
Friday & Saturday During August • 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 www.angelislandferry.com/bay-cruises/#b1
Saturday & Sunday During August • USS Hornet Tours, Check often of the schedules. Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda CA. The Ship is open for weekend visits currently and offers several specialty tours. If you wish to visit and need more info regarding general admission, specialty tours or group events, www.uss-hornet.org
7 • Petaluma Music Festival, The Petaluma Music Festival brings together music lovers at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds to enjoy a day-long concert on four stages. Rounding out the day are a silent auction, a celebrity autographed guitar raffle, kid’s area, free drinking water, and a variety of specialty food, craft, and merchandise vendors. The presenting community partner is the Lagunitas Brewing Company. The Petaluma Music Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to “keeping music in the schools.” All festival proceeds benefit the music education programs in all Petaluma area public schools. In the last nine years, the Petaluma Music Festival has donated over $325,000.
21 – 22 • 121st Annual Vallejo Race, Vallejo Yacht Club hosts the 121st running of the Vallejo Race, kicking off the return to normal, the Yacht Racing Association (YRA) welcomes you to Join. Make sure to check with the club for the latest information regarding the lifting of restrictions. For more info contact the Vallejo Yacht Club at 707-643-1254 or the YRA at 451-771-9500 or visit www.vallejoyachtclub.com
Canceled • 48th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, the 48th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours Elegance was CANCELED this year. The 48th Annual will return Aug. 12 – 13, 2022 and will be held at Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood, Calif., on Lake Tahoe’s scenic West Shore. Presented by Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation, they 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
SEPTEMBER
Friday & Saturday During September • 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 www.angelislandferry.com/bay-cruises/#b1
Saturday & Sunday During September • USS Hornet Tours, Check often of the schedules. Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda CA. The Ship is open for weekend visits currently and offers several specialty tours. If you wish to visit and need more info regarding general admission, specialty tours or group events, www.uss-hornet.org
4 • California’s Free Fishing Day, all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. For more info on free fishing days in California, fishing license requirements or any other information pertaining to fishing in the state go to www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/freefishdays.html
15 – 19 • 56th Anniversary Rolex Big Boat Series, San Francisco Bay. Plenty of events planned for this year’s regatta in San Francisco. Whether you are participating or viewing this event it is a long time Bay Area Favorite. Visit http://www.rolexbigboatseries.com/ for more information.
18 • 37th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, since the program began in 1985, over 1.2 million Californians have removed more than 20 million pounds of debris from our state’s shorelines and coast. For more info, 800-262-7848 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 – 26 • 64th 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 8 stages this is a perfect way to mix your love of boating and Jazz. More info at www.montereyjazzfestival.org
Generally, The Last Sat in Sept • 25th Annual PICYA Wheelchair Regatta, (Check w/ The Encinal YC ~ No info at Press Time as to the event being canceled or not for 2021) Encinal YC, Alameda, CA. This powerboat cruise for our disabled U.S. Service Veterans is followed by a picnic back at the YC. For information on attending this event or helping out, contact the Encinal YC 510-522-3272 or visit www.picya.com
OCTOBER
3 – 11 • Fleet Week & Air Show is BACK for 2021, 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
DELTA
JULY
Local Events are coming alive as the, more than year-long, mandated restrictions are being further lifted. Check often with your favorite local Delta establishments for updated information as often as possible. We all look forward to getting out and enjoying our Delta life in normal fashion.
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Tiki Lagoon, with new docks in place, the bar & grill is looking forward to you joining a great Tuesday night outing with tacos.
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove with Live Music, come out and enjoy this long-standing Delta tradition and one of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in the Delta. 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 209-469-9300.
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.
Fridays • New Event for ‘21 “Bands & BBQ” at Windmill Cove, as with taco Tuesdays, Jerry has added Live Music to go along with Friday Night BBQ! Come out by Car or Boat to enjoy! Friday night BBQ throughout the summer and on into early fall. Enjoy. For more info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
Saturdays • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, 4 – 7 p.m. Come by car or boat, enjoy great food, scenic on water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
23 – 24 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Fri ~ Network / Sat ~ Heartless “Heart Tribute” followed by Blood Red Sky “U2 Tribute”. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
Canceled • 48th Annual Courtland Pear Fair, in what was to be the 48th in ‘20 however canceled, the 2021 event has been CANCELED as well. See you at the Pear Fair in 2022. For more info regarding an event in ‘22 view www.pearfair.org and check their Facebook page often.
30 • 2nd Annual Unleased Poker Run, Resister today to take part in this 2nd year running of the Delta Dog Day Unleased Poker Run. Fast and fun event in support of improving the lives of homeless and abandoned animals in the city of Stockton and San Joaquin County. Register here: https://web.charityengine.net/GuestRegistration
31 • Latitude 38’s Delta Doo Dah Harbor Party, (Tentative) The Delta welcomes sailors from the Bay at its very own Owl Harbor. BBQ and dinghy poker run. Visit www.deltadoodah.com for more info.
31 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Austin Mo plus Red Voo Doo performs. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
31 • Music in the Park, Summer Concert Series at Village West Marina & Resort 7 – 9 p.m. Book a bungalow, stay in the RV Park or come by boat to enjoy great Delta bands perform. For more info contact the marina at 209-951-1551 or visit the website at www.villagewestmarina.com
AUGUST
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove with Live Music, come out and enjoy this long-standing Delta tradition and one of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in the Delta. 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 209-469-9300.
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Tiki Lagoon, with new docks in place, the restaurant is looking forward to you joining a great Tuesday night outing with tacos.
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.
Fridays • New Event for ‘21 “Bands & BBQ” at Windmill Cove, as with taco Tuesdays, Jerry has added Live Music to go along with Friday Night BBQ! Come out by Car or Boat to enjoy! Friday night BBQ throughout the summer and on into early fall. Enjoy. For more info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
Saturdays • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, 4 – 7 p.m. Come by car or boat, enjoy great food, scenic on water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
TBA Soon • Sunset Sweet’s Grand Opening, once word has been given, the Grand Reopening of Sunset Sweets Ice Cream Shop it will be gladly announced at their New location at Village West Marina & Resort, Stockton. Stay tuned and like us on our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/BDY1965
Now Open • Tower Park Waterfront Grille, Check their website often for the announcement of the Grand Re-Opening of this great one the water dining facility. Completely remodeled and will be opening soon. www.towerparkwaterfrontgrille.com
Now Open • The Bar & Grill at King Island Resort, back open and serving food and drinks along with several special events. Go to www.kingislandresort.com for more information.
7 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Mystic Moon “Fleetwood Mac Tribute”. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
11 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Turner Cut. Easy access, to come by car or boat. Come out for the evening and let the Turner Cut staff welcome you to a great evening. If you have questions on this event, how your business can host a mixer or to become a member of the California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, visit www.californiadelta.com or call 916-777-4041.
14 & 28 • Music in the Park, Summer Concert Series at Village West Marina & Resort 7 – 9 p.m. Book a bungalow, stay in the RV Park or come by boat to enjoy great Delta bands perform. For more info contact the marina at 209-951-1551 or visit the website at www.villagewestmarina.com
14 – 15 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Sat ~ Daze on the Green, Sun ~ Neon Playboys. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
21 – 22 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Sat ~ Rock with You “Michael Jackson Tribute,” Sun ~ Remix. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
28 – 29 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Sat ~ Bullet Bourbon BBQ followed by Haulin Oats “Hall & Oats Tribute” Sun~ AXIS. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
SEPTEMBER
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Tiki Lagoon, with new docks in place, the bar & grill is looking forward to you joining a great Tuesday night outing with tacos.
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove with Live Music, come out and enjoy this long-standing Delta tradition and one of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in the Delta. 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 209-469-9300.
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.
Fridays • New Event for ‘21 “Bands & BBQ” at Windmill Cove, as with taco Tuesdays, Jerry has added Live Music to go along with Friday Night BBQ! Come out by Car or Boat to enjoy! Friday night BBQ throughout the summer and on into early fall. Enjoy. For more info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
Saturdays • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, 4 – 7 p.m. Come by car or boat, enjoy great food, scenic on water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
Sat/Sun • Live Music at Windmill Cove, our September issue will be updated with performing bands. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300
4 • California’s Free Fishing Day, all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. For more info on free fishing days in California, fishing license requirements or any other information pertaining to fishing in the state go to www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/freefishdays.html
5 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Journey Revisited “Journey Tribute”. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
8 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Village West Yacht Club. Easy access, to come by car or boat. Come out for the evening and let the VWM members treat you to a great evening. If you have questions on this event, how your business can host a mixer or to become a member of the California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, visit www.californiadelta.com or call 916-777-4041.
18 • 37th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, since the program began in 1985, over 1.2 million Californians have removed more than 20 million pounds of debris from our state’s shorelines and coast. For more info, 800-262-7848 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.
OCTOBER
8 – 10 • 73rd Annual Rio Vista Bass Festival, Rio Vista, CA. With an average of 1,400 fishermen 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 contact the Rio Vista Chamber at 707-374-2700.
ONGOING
Due to Covid-19 make sure to call ahead on any normal ongoing event… at the time of print many exhibits and activities remain closed or operating on limited schedules.
Bay Model Tours, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA. 415-332-3871. Hours Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; closed Sun.-Mon. & holidays.
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.
Red & White Fleet San Francisco Cruises, for info call 415-673-2900 or visit www.redandwhite.com
USS Pampanito, Open daily at Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf. Fee: Adults, $9; 6-12, $4; under 6 free with adults; family ticket $20. More info at 415-561-6662. Admission includes a self-guided tour.
USS Potomac Year-Round 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. Guided dockside tours are available year-round on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Special programs for students. Call 510-627-1215.
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 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.
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 6 free with adult. Visit www.ssjeremiahobrien.org for cruise schedule, volunteer opportunities and overnight programs or call 415-544-0100.
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
Delta Fishing Reports, Weekly every Wed. at www.californiadelta.org
Safe Boating Courses, for information and closest place to attend a boating course please call the United States Power Squadron at 925-377-2628.
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