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Ty Mellott

Co-Publisher, Advertising Sales & Writer

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Ty Mellott grew up boating in Wyoming on Seminoe Reservoir. He graduated from Hanna Elk Mtn. High and then joined the Navy. After a four-year stint and serving on-board the USS Missouri BB63, Ty was honorably discharged from the military as a Second Class Petty Officer. It was while in the Navy and during the re-commissioning of the “MO” in San Francisco that he fell in love with the Bay & Delta area.

After serving in the Navy, Ty attended college and worked for Delta Airlines in Southern California and Florida.

Since coming on board with Recreation Publications in February of 1997, Ty has been involved primarily with the advertising sales for Bay & Delta Yachtsman. He also participates in many boat shows, shoots cover photos and writes the occasional feature article. Ty takes pride in continuing to give the readership the same quality publication they have come to expect year after year.

Ty served 9 years on the Board of Directors for the Northern California Marine Association which included one year as President. He currently sits on and serves the Board of Directors for the California Delta Chambers as Past President. Ty is an avid boater to this day and is involved in supporting the preservation and wellbeing of the Delta Region.

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Business News

  • Business News – by Ty Mellott
    Galeon Yachts Expands Reach To The West Coast With New Dealer Silver Seas Yachts CLEARWATER, FL (November 20, 2023) – Galeon Yachts, a prominent name in the luxury yacht industry, is thrilled to announce...
  • Business News – by Ty Mellott
    Denison Yachting Denison Yachting is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Sausalito inside the prestigious Clipper Yacht Harbor. Sausalito is the perfect venue for Denison Yachting as it is one...
  • Beneteau Owners – by Ty Mellott
    Beneateau Rendevous Follow-Up Back in early February of this year I was invited to attend an open house for NAOS Yachts by their Director of Marketing & Media, Christine Pernin. Although Christine and I...
  • Business News – by Ty Mellott
    Sacramento Marina Introduces New Manager It is a pleasure to announce the news that Kendra Gray has been announced as the Sacramento Marina Manager. After serving the boating community through the City of Sacramento...
  • Business News – by Ty Mellott
    The Sausalito Boat Show A new Sausalito Boat Show will be coming to the Bay Area’s saltiest city this fall. The event will run from October 13-15 at Clipper Yacht Harbor. The family-friendly community event...
  • The Co-Publisher – by Ty Mellott
    At this time, it seems that change is the one constant that can be relied upon. Regardless of how many times I repeat that statement, I am not quite able to make myself feel...
  • The Co-Publisher – by Ty Mellott
    As we are in the 55th year of Bay & Delta Yachtsman this month, I thought it would be fitting to go back in time a little before opening the curtain to the future if...
  • Co-Publisher’s Desk – by Ty Mellott
    by Ty Mellott So, as the summer months begin to remind us of exactly what heat is, we are reminded of how much enjoyment being on the water brings. Just in case you have...
Calendar - Down The Rode
  • Down The Rode – by Ty Mellott
    BAY & BEYOND DECEMBER 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...