Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

Calendar - Down The Rode

BAY & BEYOND

SEPTEMBER

29 – 30 • 27th 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, visit www.picya.com or contact the Encinal YC at 510-522-3272.

OCTOBER

Friday & Saturday • Sunset Cruises, (Last Cruise for 2023 Oct. 14) 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 – 10 • 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. Certain ships will be available Monday for touring opportunities. For more info call 415-705-5500 or visit www.pier39.com or www.fleetweek.us

6 • USS Potomac Fleet Week Cruises, check the website www.usspotomac.org. Traditionally the USS Potomac offers cruises for ticket holders to view the Blue Angels airshow on the Bay. The cost to cruise is $195 per person.

13 – 15 • 1st Annual Sausalito Boat Show, Clipper Yacht Harbor. Show hours will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. The family-friendly community event will highlight Clipper Yacht Harbor businesses and luxury brand boats and will feature local food vendors and music. Tickets are $20/day for adults, with a special three-day pass for $50. Companies looking to exhibit can contact Mitch Perkins Mitch Perkins mitchperk@gmail.com or 415-272-4130.

16 – 18 • 51st 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 is to be held at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. Visit www.marina.org for more information and registration.

25 – 29 • Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. One of the world’s largest boat shows features 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.

28 – 29 • Richmond Yacht Club Regatta, 36th 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.

30 – Nov 11 • Baja Ha-Ha XXIX, cruising rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. Visit www.baja-haha.com for all the details and information.

NOVEMBER

5 • Daylight Saving Time Ends, Remember, Fall Back…

11 • 35th Annual North Bay Veterans Day Parade, historic Downtown Petaluma at 9 a.m. With the help of donations this year you will still be able to see the largest most colorful parade of its kind in Nor Cal with bands, Color Guards, decorated vehicles and more. 707-769-0429.

11 • USS Potomac 3-Hour Veteran’s Cruise on the Bay, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Enjoy a special three–hour narrated History cruise on San Francisco Bay focusing on the history of the Bay and many of the sights that will be seen during the cruise. Knowledgeable, volunteer docents will be available to answer questions and provide ship tours as requested. Box lunches and beverages will be provided. $125 per person and you will want to reserve early as it is a cruise that sells out quickly. Visit www.usspotomac.org for more info on the cruise and to purchase tickets.

21 – Jan 7 • Pier 39 Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Holidays at the Pier, Pier 39 is spreading Holiday cheer on San Francisco’s Waterfront! The Pier is unwrapping a new nightly tree lighting experience on its 60-foot Christmas tree which will come to life at the top of each hour from 5-10 p.m., November 21, 2023, through January 7, 2024. Synchronized to Holiday music, the tree will become a kaleidoscope of swirling color, adorned with thousands of specialty lights and ornaments. These dazzling tree lighting moments take center stage all season long. Get into the spirit of the season at Pier 39 while shopping, dining, and sipping on a Holiday cocktail or a cup of hot cocoa. Visitors will also enjoy local community performances, writing letters to Santa, fun social sharing activities and receiving a “thank you” gift for bringing a toy for those less fortunate.

DELTA

SEPTEMBER

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.

Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat and enjoy the day with live music on the big stage. Sat., Sept. 16 Austin Mo/ The Party Mix, Sat., Sept. 23 Roses and Guns, Sat., Sept. 30 Stealing Chicago. For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.

5, 12 & 19 • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove, do not miss the last three of the year. Live Music on the 12th by Marquis Motown and the finale of the year on the 19th, Riff/RAFF – AC/DC Tribute Band. Come by car or boat and enjoy this long-standing Delta tradition and one of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in the Delta! Taco Tuesday every Tuesday throughout the summer and into early fall. For more info on Taco Tuesdays or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.

13 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m. Farmers Market at the intersection of 12 & 160. Meet other local Delta business owners while enjoying Ken and Laura’s hospitality. 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.

15 – 16 • Stephens Yacht Rendezvous, come out and view these beautiful classics of yesteryear. For more information visit www.villagewestmarina.com/vwm-events or call 209-951-1551.

16 • Meals on Wheels Bowling Tournament, San Joaquin Yacht Club and volunteers are supporting their 35th year of fundraising efforts for Meals on Wheels of East Contra Costa County. Join them at Delta Bowl in Antioch to help their efforts. For more info, contact Toni Napoletano, mowbowlsjycfeed@gmail.com or call 925-303-7081.

23 • 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 – 24 • Classic Steamboats at B&W Resort, spend the day and enjoy the vessels of yesteryear as B&W Marina hosts this year’s gathering of Steamboats. You will not be disappointed. For more information on this favorite resort in the delta you can visit www.bandwresort.com or for info on the steamboats, call 916-777-6161.

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.

Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat and enjoy the day with live music on the big stage. Sat., Oct. 7 Doug Petty and the Chart Breakers/Neverland, Sat., Oct. 14 The Purple Ones-Prince Tribute, and Sat., Oct. 21 Neil Diamond Tribute/All Female Rage Against the Machine Tribute. For more info or info on other events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.

6 – 8 • Antique & Classic Boat Society, Delta Cruise at B&W Resort, if you missed the Runabouts on the River earlier this year, this is your chance to take in the classics as presented by the ACBS Northern CA/Lake Tahoe chapter. B&W Resort is the perfect place to walk the docks and enjoy the vessels if you don’t catch them on the waterways. For info on the ACBS visit www.acba-tahoe.org or you can call the resort 916-777-6161 for times or lodging if desired.

11 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m. Village West Yacht Club. Come by car or boat and enjoy the hospitality 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.

13 – 15 • 75th 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 the entry fee and this year’s prizes visit www.bassfestival.com or contact the Rio Vista Chamber at 707-374-2700.

21 • Ebony Boat Club White Party, The Ebony Boat Club (EBC) cordially invites you to cruise into their downtown Stockton clubhouse via sea or land. All events are held at the EBC Clubhouse located in the Downtown Stockton Marina at 705 West Weber Avenue. The White Party is just like the name implies; you are requested to wear all white garb. It is cool and fun to see everyone dressed in the same color but with styles open to interpretation. This event is to support the Ebony Youth Foundation. Visit ebonyboatclub1987.com for more information.

22 • Meals on Wheels Oktoberfest, San Joaquin Yacht Club and Volunteers are supporting their 35th year of fundraising efforts for Meals on Wheels of East Contra Costa County. Join them for this Oktoberfest event at Delta Sport Sports Bar on Bethel Island to help their efforts. For more info contact Patricia Atkins, mowfestsjyc@gmail.com or call 510-396-6937.

28 • Halloween Party and Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat to celebrate this spooky dress up evening while enjoying Mystic Moon-Fleetwood Mac Tribute/Inner Soul-70’s Themed Halloween Party. For more info on events at Windmill Cove call 209-938-9192.

NOVEMBER

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.

5 • Daylight Saving Time Ends, Remember, Fall Back…

8 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m. San Joaquin Yacht Club on Bethel Island. Come attend and meet other local Delta Business owners while enjoying the hospitality the 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.

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 visit www.redandwhite.com or call 415-673-2900.

Safe Boating Courses, for information and closest place to attend a boating course please call the United States Power Squadron at 925-377-2628.

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.

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. The 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 History Cruise, enjoy a 2-hour narrated history cruise on S.F. Bay with knowledgeable docents. Complimentary coffee, tea and water will be available. Visit eventbrite.com or call 510-627-1215 for actual dates and reservations.

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.

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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