Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott
BAY & BEYOND
JULY
Friday & Saturday • Sunset Cruises, Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. View the Bay & the SF skyline. Wine, soda & a variety of snacks for purchase onboard. Reservations required for this 1.5-hour cruise that departs Tiburon at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m. Fri.-Sat. evenings. Cruises continue through mid-Oct. Adults and seniors: $30, Children 6-12: $15. For information regarding times of departure and to make reservations visit www.angelislandferry.com (click bay cruises) or call 415-435-2131.
13 – 14 • Sail GP Season 4 Grand Final – San Francisco, Tickets avail and plenty of prime Bay area locations to watch all the action as San Francisco plays host to the Grand Finals. Visit www.sailgp.com for more information or tickets.
AUGUST
Friday & Saturday • Sunset Cruises, Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. View the Bay & the SF skyline. Wine, soda & a variety of snacks for purchase onboard. Reservations required for this 1.5-hour cruise that departs Tiburon at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m. Fri.-Sat. evenings. Cruises continue through mid-Oct. Adults and seniors: $30, Children 6-12: $15. For information regarding times of departure and to make reservations visit www.angelislandferry.com (click bay cruises) or call 415-435-2131.
3 • 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.
9 – 10 • 50th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, North America’s Premier Wooden Boat Show. Celebrating its 5oth year, the 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 invites you to come out and enjoy the boats of yesteryear while celebrating 50 years of Past Overall Best of Show Winners. Open to the public, advance ticket information can be found at www.laketahoeconcours.com
10 – 11 • SF Bay Singlehanded Sailing Society Drakes Bay Race 1 and 2, if you love to sail and enjoy doing so by yourself you may want to check joining the SFBAYSSS. You can register on Jibeset or visit www.sfbaysss.org for more info.
SEPTEMBER
Friday & Saturday • Sunset Cruises, Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. View the Bay & the SF skyline. Wine, soda & a variety of snacks for purchase onboard. Reservations required for this 1.5-hour cruise that departs Tiburon at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m. Fri.-Sat. evenings. Cruises continue through mid-Oct. Adults and seniors: $30, Children 6-12: $15. For information regarding times of departure and to make reservations visit www.angelislandferry.com (click bay cruises) or call 415-435-2131.
7 • 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.
21 • 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, since the program began in 1985, millions of pounds of debris has been diverted from our coastlines and oceans. Californians have removed more than twenty-two 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.
27 – 29 • 67th 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
4 – 6 • 2nd Annual Sausalito Boat Show, returning to 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. Adult tickets are $25 advance or $30 at the gate / three day pass $45 advance or $50 at the gate / kids, 15 and under are free with adult. Companies looking to exhibit can contact Mitch Perkins Mitch Perkins mitchperk@gmail.com or 415-272-4130.
DELTA
JULY
27 • 50th Annual Courtland Pear Fair, 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 visit www.pearfair.com or call 916-775-2000.
27 • Owl Harbor Welcomes the Delta Doo Dah, Delta Doo Dah Owl Harbor BBQ and Party.
AUGUST
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove, get ready for 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. Visit www.windmillcove.com or call 209-202-3677 for more information on Taco Tuesdays or other cove events.
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.
Saturday & Sunday • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Bar. Come by car or boat as the summer live music schedule hosts some of the best entertainment in the Delta. Enjoy great food, scenic water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
Saturday & Sunday • Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat and enjoy the day with live music on the big stage while enjoying the wide selection of food from the new “Full Menu,” offering Prime Rib. Visit www.windmillcove.com or call 209-202-3667 for more information.
Live Music at Lighthouse Sports Bar & Island Pizza, enjoy a meal and music while overlooking the Mokelumne. Call 916-777-4007 or 916-777-4008 for more information.
10 • 21st Annual Taste of the Delta presented by the California Delta Chambers, Windmill Cove, 7600 Windmill Cove Rd, Stockton, CA 95206. 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 916-869-9141 or 916-777-4041.
14 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m., Pacific Boat Services, Stockton CA. Last year’s mixer at PBS was one of the best attended as Ramon and his crew’s hospitality treated everyone to a special evening. Attend by car or boat, network with your fellow chamber members and check out all that Ca Delta Chambers has to offer while making new friends. 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.
23 • 5th Annual Unleased Poker Run, Resister today to take part in this 5th year of the 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: www.apl209.org/unleashed/
SEPTEMBER
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove, get ready for 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. Visit www.windmillcove.com or call 209-202-3677 for more information on Taco Tuesdays or other cove events.
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.
Saturday & Sunday • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Bar. Come by car or boat as the summer live music schedule hosts some of the best entertainment in the Delta. Enjoy great food, scenic water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info.
Saturday & Sunday • Live Music at Windmill Cove, come by car or boat and enjoy the day with live music on the big stage while enjoying the wide selection of food from the new “Full Menu,” offering Prime Rib. Visit www.windmillcove.com or call 209-202-3667 for more information.
Live Music at Lighthouse Sports Bar & Island Pizza, enjoy a meal and music while overlooking the Mokelumne. Call 916-777-4007 or 916-777-4008 for more information.
11 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m., Waterfront Grille at Tower Park, Stockton CA. Attend by car or boat, network with your fellow chamber members and check out all that Ca Delta Chambers has to offer while making new friends. 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.
7 – 8 • Pittsburg Seafood Festival, Pittsburg Marina & Waterfront, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nothing says late summer like Pittsburg’s own Seafood & Music Festival, the two-day, outdoor extravaganza. Arts and crafts, amusement rides for kids, three live stages of entertainment, jet-ski demos, beer pavilion featuring NFL GAMES, a wine pavilion, Latin flare entertainment. 3 Stages of continuous music for two days. Carnival land. Jet Ski Races. Seafood gumbos, clam chowders, BBQ oysters, steamed mussels, good ol’ craw-fish boils, lobster rolls, Jambalaya to alligator-on-a-stick, calamari, and shrimp creole – all are available for you to sample during the festival. Craft Beers Tent, Wine Pavilion, and a Carnival. Tickets $20 Kids under 12 FREE! Plenty of parking with a free shuttle. For more info 925-432-7301 or contact the Pittsburg Marina, especially if looking for weekend guest docking. 925-439-4958.
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.
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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