Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott

BAY & BEYOND

AUGUST

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 and days may vary.

22 • Martinez Marina Swap Meet, Due to the Covid-19 and mandates set in place, this event may or may not happen. Please check with the marina for info. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. If you have items to sell or wish to check out other sailor’s items to buy, come out to this free event held in front of the yacht club. For info call, 925/313.0942.

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 very helpful information you can visit www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html for more complete details.

5 • 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

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 ~ Check the website often) 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 a number 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. Monday certain ships will be available for touring opportunities. 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/

DELTA

AUGUST

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 up 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.

28 • Delta Dog Day Unleashed Poker Run, 9 a.m. This will be your 2020 chance at getting out on the water while supporting a Good Cause. Two places of starting, Garlic Brothers at Village West Marina Resort and Orwood Resort in Orwood (Both 0900 starting times). Breakfast and Dinner will be served. Dinner to commence upon the arrival of the Poker Run’s last and ending spot at Windmill Cove. There will be live music, plenty of swag, a professional overhead aerial photo of boat and crew. Plenty of high-end silent auction items, lots of raffle prizes and of course the poker hand prizes that total over $10,000. Come out for the one event in 2020 that will be remembered for sure. Proceedings to benefit the Animal Protection League where there efforts do amazing job helping local animal shelters and lost and stray pets in the area. Contact Jill Antonini at 209/271.0225 and visit www.apl209.org for more info.

SEPTEMBER

5 • Hilton’s (Labor Day Weekend) Fireworks Extravaganza at Mandeville (CANCELED), As of August 5th due to the Covid-19 mandates in place. The organizers of the event have already stated that next year’s even will take place on Sunday July 4th, 2021. Start planning now to make next year’s holiday one of the best the river has ever seen.

9 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Village West Yacht Club located at Village West Marina. The club has always been a fantastic host as this year is sure to be no different. 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.

11 – 13 • Stephens Yacht Rendezvous, Village West Marina & Resort 6649 Embarcadero Drive, Stockton, California. From 1902 to 1987, in Stockton, California Stephens Brothers Boat Builders and Designers and later Stephens Marine, Inc. thrived. During that period, they built about 2,000 vessels: pleasure boats, workboats, and military craft. Many Stephens built boats still cruise the seas worldwide. On September 11, 12, and 13th, there will be a gathering of Stephens built yachts at Village West Marina & Resort in Stockton, California. Dick Stephens will be honored on his 100th birthday at the event. Dick not only ran the company with his brothers Theo and Barre, he also designed some of the most famous yachts of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Dick is also a world class sailor, he was one of the founding members of the Stockton Sailing Club and participated in many races. Happy birthday Dick!
The boats will be available for viewing over the weekend. On Saturday the 12th there will be a presentation of the history of Stephens boats at the Village West Yacht Club in the afternoon. On Sunday the 13th the fleet will cruise by the Stephens’ home on the Calaveras River to pay homage to Dick Stephens, one of the greatest boat designers and yachtsmen in history.
Please contact Bill Wells at 916/869.9141 or email commodorewells@msn.com for more information or if you are interested in bringing your Stephens yacht.

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

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.

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.

Ongoing

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.redand white.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. H

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