Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott
BAY & BEYOND
SEPTEMBER
Friday & Saturday • 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 http://angelislandferry.com/bay-cruises (Please Note that due to Covid restrictions on times, days and capacity may vary.)
1 – 30 • 36th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Month, since the program began in 1985, over 1 Million Californians have removed more than 20 million pounds of debris from our state’s shorelines and coast. This year due to Covid-19 mandates in place Coastal Cleanup will be a month-long event rather than one day of organized cleanup. With emphasis on Saturdays for more organized cleanup, the whole month is set aside for it so plan your days and help make our California a little better for everyone. For more info, 800/coast-4U or for detailed and helpful information you can visit www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html for more complete details.
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 (2021 ~ Due to Covid-19) • 623rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, (2020 Festival Canceled and rescheduled for 2021) 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
26 • 24th PICYA Margot Brown Wheelchair Regatta (Canceled as per the letter from the PICYA Board). Dear All, it is with deep sadness that I share with you the results of the PICYA Board’s decision to cancel this year’s Wheelchair Regatta. We had been planning to hold the 24th MBWCR on SAT, 26SEP at the Encinal Yacht Club, but the uncertainty of Covid-19 has made it necessary to cancel. Having 600-800 people at the event would make it very difficult to manage health-wise. We had hoped to wait until the first of SEP to determine the fate of the event as it is one of the high points for our veterans, but all indications are that the health issues will still be a concern for months to come. Many thanks for your participation in the past. Let us all keep good thoughts for our veterans through this virus. Please keep us in mind for SAT, 25 SEP 2021. The actual 25th Anniversary of the WCR! Sincerely, Fred Rutledge, Staff Commodore, PICYA – MBWCR Co-Chair. For more info visit www.picya.org
OCTOBER
Friday & Saturday • Thru the Middle of the Month • 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 http://angelislandferry.com/bay-cruises (Please Note that due to Covid restrictions on times, days and capacity may vary.)
3 – 14 • Fleet Week, (At this time, this event is still scheduled, HOEWEVER the Air Portion of the week has unfortunately been postponed until 2020 ~ Check the website often) 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 a number of the week’s events. For more info www.fleetweek.org
17 – 18 • 15th Annual San Francisco Bay Area Leukemia Cup Regatta, (at this time this event is still scheduled. Check the website often for updates) San Francisco Yacht Club. Saturday evening VIP dinner and Sunday regatta benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Raise a sail and save a life! For info on the event view www.leukemiacup.org/sf/
NOVEMBER
1 • Daylight Saving Time Ends, Remember, Fall Back…
11 • Annual North Bay Veterans Day Parade, Check often as this event is still scheduled but may change prior to event. Historic Downtown Petaluma at 1 p.m. With the help of many 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 • Veterans Day Cruise On-Board the USS Potomac (Canceled). 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 can’t 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 very 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
27 – Jan 3 • Pier 39 Tree Lighting Ceremonies, (Make Sure to Check Website prior to planning for this event) 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 5-10pm, November 21, 2018 through January 1, 2019. 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.
28 • Petaluma Santa’s Riverboat Arrival, Turning Basin and the Historic Downtown of Petaluma at 11:30 a.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Petaluma Riverfront onboard a boat, to greet the children and distribute candy canes. Call 707-769-0429 for more info.
DELTA
SEPTEMBER
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove, 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.
Fri • Karaoke at Moore’s Riverboat, Planned but Call ahead due to Covid-19 Restrictions… On the Delta Loop. Come by car or boat to watch your friends sing their favorite tunes. 916-292-8490.
Sat • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, Make sure and Call ahead for schedule of music as mandates for Covid-19 change. 4-8 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 • Weekend Live Music at Windmill Cove, Call ahead if interested in the live music weekends for band lineup and if playing due to the Covid. For info on schedules or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
Sat & Sun • Live Music at Moore’s Riverboat on the Delta Loop, Call ahead… Once things open due to Covid-19 mandates in place, Rich will have the live music going… Come out by car or boat to enjoy Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon performances. 916-292-8490.
1 – 30 • 36th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Month, since the program began in 1985, over 1 Million Californians have removed more than 20 million pounds of debris from our state’s shorelines and coast. This year due to Covid-19 mandates in place Coastal Cleanup will be a month-long event rather than one day of organized cleanup. With emphasis on Saturdays for more organized cleanup, the whole month is set aside for it so plan your days and help make our California a little better for everyone. For more info, 800/coast-4U or for detailed and helpful information you can visit www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html for more complete details.
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
Tuesdays • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove, 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.
14 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Marina West Yacht Club at Oxbow Marina. Come out with your fellow Chamber Members and guests to enjoy the evening and see what your fellow chambers members have been up to. 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.
10 – 11 • 73rd Annual Rio Vista Bass Festival, Rio Vista, CA. (Canceled due to Covid-19 Restrictions) See you in 2021. More info by calling Rio Vista Chamber at 707-374-2700.
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.
1 • Daylight Saving Time Ends, Remember, Fall Back…
11 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location TBD. Come out and enjoy the evening with fellow chambers members, meet new members and experience all the club and facilities 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.
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.
