Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

BAY & BEYOND

JUNE

Local Events are coming alive as more of the 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, as soon as possible.

Jun ‘21 • USS Potomac Cruises (Canceled Until Further Notice Due to Covid Restrictions). This letter is from the volunteers and representatives of the USS Potomac to all visitors to our website. Whether you are a Friend of The Potomac, a supporter, a lover of history, or just a visitor we hope you will read our message, below:
First and foremost, we cannot lose sight of the terrible loss of life from this pandemic and the debt we all owe to the front-line responders for their bravery and seemingly endless effort.
We hope that you are well during these difficult and unprecedented times. All of us at the Potomac would like to thank our amazing Friends, donors, and volunteers who have demonstrated their support over the years, and especially during the past several months, doing maintenance and making donations.
Like many nonprofits across the country, the past few months have been the most difficult we have experienced in our 25+ years serving the community. The ship has maintenance and upkeep expenses which must be paid for in order to have an operational vessel when we return. We are having great difficulty covering these expenses because all events and cruises have been cancelled until further notice. This has resulted the loss of all revenue to cover our continuing expenses.
At this point we are working extremely hard to find ways to bring the Potomac back. We are optimistic that we will re-open to serve the students and residents of the Bay area as well as our visitors for the 2021 sailing season.
However, we need your help now, more than ever.
We are reaching out to you, our beloved friends and supporters, and asking for your help. If you can find it in your heart and means to make a donation, we will be forever grateful. You can make the re-opening of this national treasure possible.
Please mail donations to: Potomac Association, 540 Water Street, Oakland, CA. 94607
Or to donate online: http://usspotomac.org/give/donate.php
Thank you so much for supporting us over the years, and we hope to continue to be around for years to come.
Sincerely, The Potomac Association Volunteers

Friday & Saturday During June • 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 June • 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

Annual San Diego International Boat Show, No details on the 2021 Event currently. Check often for details on the show at www.sandiegointernationalboatshow.com for all the information.

19 • Summer Sailstice, Sailors are invited to join this popular Bay Area sailing event. For more info on times, pre-event raft-ups and event locations visit www.summersailstice.com

20 • Father’s Day, what better way to make Dad happy then an invite to spend the day on the Bay, on the water… In A Boat! Enjoy the day Dads and be safe on the water!

26 • Napa Valley Marine Flea Market, Napa Valley Marina 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Make a day of it in the wine country as you search for the one piece of marine gear you may have been searching after for years. This marine flea market is one of the best in Nor Cal. Not only well attended but a wide variety of wares offered by many. Should you wish to participate or even attend the event you can call 707-252-8011 or visit www.napavalleymarina.com for email inquiries.

JULY

Saturday & Sunday During July • 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

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. 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

4 • Pier 39 4th of July Celebration, San Francisco. Check city sites and get info regarding location and any events that may be taking place during the day.

DELTA

MAY

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.

22 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Gwen in Doubt (A Gwen Stefani tribute band). For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

29 – 30 • Memorial 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. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbarge.com for more info and future Saturday preforming bands.

29 – 30 • Memorial Day Weekend Summer Kick-Off at the Rusty Porthole, come by car or boat, have fun dining overlooking the river and enjoy the specials that Kimi and Rob have in store along with live music on Sunday. Call 925-684-3607 or visit www.rustyporthole.com for menu, hours and upcoming events.

29 – 30 • Windmill Cove Memorial Weekend Summer Kick Off, scheduled to perform live on Sat is Crüella “All girl Mötley Crüe Tribute”. Performing on Sun are the ever-popular bands “After Dark” and “Sweet Taunts”. Make plans to get there early as these bands will surely pack them in on a Holiday weekend at one of the most popular boat in destinations on the Delta. Come out by Car or Boat to enjoy! Enjoy all the festivities of the day with drink and dining specials. For more info or for other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300 or like their Facebook page and follow along.

JUNE

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

TBA Soon • Tower Park Waterfront Grille Grand Re-Opening, 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

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 209-469-9300.

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.

Friday • 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.

5 – 6 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Sat ~ Motherlode / Sun ~ Triple D. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

9 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Sugar Barge on Bethel Island. Great location with easy access, to come by car or boat. Come out for the evening and check out what Tracy and the Sugar Barge crew have in store for you. 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.

12 • Latitude 38’s Delta Doo Dah 2021, Delta Ditch Run from Richmond to Stockton Sailing Club. For full itinerary you can visit www.deltadoodah.com for more info.

12 – 13 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Sat ~ Unchained “Van Halen Tribute” / Sun ~ Journey Revisited “Journey Tribute”. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300

19 – 20 • Father’s Day Weekend Bash & Live Music at Windmill Cove, Bay Co., “Bad Company tribute”. 3 p.m. and Boys of Summer “Eagles Tribute” on Father’s Day. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

20 • Father’s Day, what better way to make Dad happy then an invite to spend the day on the Delta, on the water… In A Boat! Enjoy the day Dads and be safe on the water!

26 -27 • Live Music at Windmill Cove, Sat ~ Longtime “Boston Tribute” / Sun Full Band Karaoke. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.

JULY

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, 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 209-469-9300.

Sat/Sun • Live Music at Windmill Cove, our July issue will be updated with performing bands. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300

July • 48th Annual Courtland Pear Fair, in what was to be the 48th in ‘20 however canceled, there is not official word on ‘21 as of this time. 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 regarding an event in ‘21 view www.pearfair.org and check their Facebook page often.

4 • Hilton’s Fireworks Extravaganza, Mandeville. Start planning NOW as official word has been announced, that 2021 will be the return of this Favorite Summertime Delta Event after a year of Hiatus. Fireworks to begin approx. half-hour after sunset. Normally favorite tie-off and anchorage areas are at a premium and this year is more than likely to be more so! Plan early and start picking your spaces early. We hope to see you on the water and as always: be safe, respect your fellow boater and if drinking ~ let another take the hem. Have fun and a Huge Welcome Back to the Delta!

14 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Windmill Cove. Always a popular and well attended Venue with easy access, to come by car or boat. Come out for the evening and let Jerry Wolfe and his wonderful Staff welcome you to the cove. Every July the Chamber’s Mixer is also the location of the annual Hal Schell Award presentation. Your attendance is greatly appreciated. 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 • 15th Annual Hal Schell Award Presentation, Windmill Cove during the Delta Chambers Mixer. See Above.

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.

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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Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

BAY & BEYOND

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