Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott
BAY & BEYOND
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.
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
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.
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.
24 • Thanksgiving, make new traditions by spending the day with family on a boat. Make plans accordingly If you are looking to guest dock as this is the time of year that many are moving locations from Delta to the Bay. Call on your friends and make it even better ~ Do a Raft Out. Send us a note about your experiences should you decide to make this a family tradition, as we would love to share your story.
25 • Santa’s Arrival on the Petaluma River, Santa and Mrs. Clause make a uniquely Petaluma arrival when they sail up the Petaluma River on a tugboat and dock at the River Plaza Shopping Center. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. check out visitpetaluma.com for more information.
DECEMBER
TBA • Bay and Beyond Annual Lighted Boat Parades, make sure to check the organizers of your local and favorite Holiday Parades for their planned dates and starting times.
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.
4 – 7 • MRAA 2023 Annual Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Tampa, FL. For additional information and a list of this year’s speakers and scheduled events call the Marine Retailers Association of America at 708-763-9210 or visit www.mraa.com
7 • National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.
21 • Winter Equinox, marking the start to winter and yet there is still plenty of perfect boating weather days in store. Great time to cruise the Bay and start thinking of summer and warmer months to come.
31 • Bay Area New Year’s Eve Parties, Most Bay Area restaurants and clubs stage their own New Year’s Eve parties, usually with live music and party favors. There may be a fee for some places, and most will require reservations. Make sure to inquire about your favorite hot spot and as always party responsibly, so we can enjoy 2024 together!
DELTA
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.
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.
DECEMBER
TBA • Delta Annual Lighted Boat Parades, make sure to check the organizers of your local and favorite Holiday Parades for their planned dates and starting times.
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.
2 • Stockton Yacht Club’s Lynn Hahn Memorial 42nd Annual Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade, come out and participate in this year’s event and show your support for those who have worked so extremely hard every year to make this fund-raising parade a success. $25 entry fee with all entry donations going to local charity. Parade starts at Sundown and starts in the Stockton Deep Water channel near Windmill Cove. For information view facebook.com/stocktonlightedboatparade or stocktonyachtclub.org to register. Help make 2023 the biggest one yet.
7 • National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.
10 • Marina West Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade, decorated boats will meet at the Oxbow Marina guest dock at 5 p.m. for a skipper’s meeting before venturing out into Georgiana Slough and heading upstream past the homes. For more information you can contact the club or the marina directly.
10 • San Joaquin Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade, Bethel Island. Santa & Mrs. Clause arrive at 4:30 p.m. and the parade starts at 5 p.m. on a tour around the island. Plenty of areas to view the parade on the island. Contact the club at 925-766-0690 if you wish to participate.
13 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Stockton Yacht Club, Stockton, CA. Do not miss this one as the SYC always goes full out to make sure everyone has a great evening. Come out and enjoy the evening with fellow chambers members, meet new members and experience all the club and what its facilities has to offer. 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.org or call 916-777-4041.
21 • Winter Equinox, marking the start to winter and yet there is still plenty of perfect boating weather days in store. Great Time to cruise the Bay and start thinking of summer and warmer months to come.
31 • New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Rusty Porthole, Boyd’s Harbor, Bethel Island. Come out and ring in the New Year with Rob and Kim. For more info contact Rob at the Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607. Make sure to contact The Rusty Porthole regarding any Covid restrictions if any at that time.
31 • New Year’s Party at Windmill Cove, come early and stay late as this is sure to be a Huge Party. Make sure to contact Windmill Cove regarding any Covid restrictions if any at that time.
31 • Delta’s New Year’s Eve Parties, Most Delta restaurants and clubs stage their own New Year’s Eve parties, usually with live music and party favors. There may be a fee for some places, and most will require reservations. Make sure to inquire about your favorite hot spot and as always party responsibly so we can enjoy 2024 together!
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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