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 more info on how you can charter this classic and historic presidential yacht, visit www. usspotomac.org and start planning your cruise into history.

7 – 10 • MRAA 2024 Annual Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Tampa, FL. For additional information and a list of this year’s speakers and sched-uled events call the Marine Retailers Association of America at 708-763-9210 or visit www.mraa.com

13 • Petaluma River Lighted Boat Parade, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come out and spectate as the turning basin comes to life with holiday lights on the water. www.visitpetaluma.com for more information.

13 • Annual Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Display, Sausalito Waterfront – Gabrielson Park. 5 p.m. reserved seating opens, 6 p.m. Lighted-Boat Parade begins and at 7:15 p.m. the fireworks start. Make plans to attend this favorite if you are in the Bay Area this year. Contact the Sausalito Yacht Club for all the information on this holiday tradition.

14 & 21 • 55th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, most likely the largest west coast holiday on the water parade, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. Continuing its long-standing San Diego tradition, the 55th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds during 2 evenings on December 14 and December 21, 2025. Participants in this year’s highly anticipated holiday boat parade will decorate their boats to fit this year’s “An Out of This World Christmas,” theme. The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights brings more than 100,000 San Diego res-idents and visitors to the shores of San Diego Bay each year. The procession of approximately 80 lavishly decorated boats has become one of the most iconic events in the region. There is no cost to view the parade. This year, for the 7th time, the parade will proceed to the pier at Cesar Chavez Park before making the turn to Coronado, giving spectators another area to view the pa-rade. The procession will start at 5:30 p.m. and will follow the predetermined parade route. Email sdparadeoflights@gmail.com for information or check out the website sdparadeoflights.org for updates.

21 • Winter Equinox, Marking the start of winter and yet there are still plenty of perfect boating weather days in store. This time of year, makes it an enjoyable time to cruise the Bay and start thinking of summer and warmer months to come.

31 • Bay Area New Year’s Eve Parties, Most Bay Area restaurants and clubs’ stage their own New Year’s Eve parties, usually with live music and party favors. Make sure to inquire about your favorite hot spot and as always, party responsibly so we can all enjoy boating together in 2026.

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 more info on how you can charter this classic and historic presidential yacht, visit www. usspotomac.org and start planning your cruise into history.

1 • Happy New Year, your Bay & Delta Yachtsman staff wish you a Happy and Safe 2026! Get out and use your boat and make it a personal goal to introduce someone new to boating this year.

1 • Master Mariner’s New Year’s Day Race, Check their website often for updates. Point San Pablo Yacht Club, Point Richmond, CA. New Year’s Day Race from Treasure Island to SPYC, Chili Potluck and Tacky Trophy Exchange. Chili will be served when the boats arrive. Gaffers bring chili and bread, Marconis bring salad and dessert. Boats are welcome to stay the night. For information call 510-531-1195 or visit www.sfmastermariners.org/

16 • 35th Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival at Pier 39, Pier 39, San Francisco, CA. Visitors will see, hear & enjoy hundreds of sea lions up close and personal. K-Dock has been declared a “Watchable Wildlife” viewing area. Pier 39 continues to offer free sea lion info talks at K-Dock on the weekends. 12 noon-5 p.m., 415-705-5500.

23 – 24 • 19th Annual Diamond Classic Catch & Release Sturgeon Derby, (Friday pre-derby at the Pittsburg Yacht Club.) Derby on Saturday is hosted by the Pittsburg Marina in Pittsburg CA., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. with the 5pm awards ceremony at the PYC. Entry fee includes Derby and Friday’s seminar. For more info email Olivia Ortega at marina@pittsburgca.gov call 925-439-4958 or visit www.diamondclassic.org

24 – Singlehanded Sailing Society Three Bridge Fiasco, one of the oddest and most entertaining races in the Bay Area if not anywhere, ever devised. Sail the course any which way you want. Details at www.sfbaysss.org

30 – Feb 7 • Seattle Boat Show, the boat show is an indoors and outdoors event, with boats on display inside Lumen Field Event Center and afloat at Bell Harbor Marina at the Port of Seattle., Seattle, WA. One ticket lets you view both venues by taking the free shuttle that is provided to transport you between the two locations. Tickets and time information can be found at www.seattleboatshow.com or by calling 206-634-0911.

11 – 15 • Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, Miami, Fl. The show will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Pride Park, and Superyacht Miami at Yacht Haven Grande Miami. This will kick off the busiest weekend in South Florida with a celebration of the boating lifestyle. The show will feature the latest powerboats, engines, electronics & marine accessories. Includes boats in the water, product displays, demo docks, latest info on what is new for 2026, and VIP experiences. Visit www. miamiboatshow.com

14 – 22 • Pier 39’s Tulipmania, Pier 39, San Francisco, CA. Tulipmania returns in full bloom at Pier 39 with guided tours daily at 10 a.m. This year’s collec-tion will feature flowers of every color combination conceivable including Apricot Beauties, Texas Flames, Purple Princes, Flaming Parrots, Swan Wings, Burgundy Lace and more. For more info you can call 415-705-5500.

21- Singlehanded Sailing Society Corinthian Race, a race to one of the most decorated yacht clubs in the Bay. You can visit www.sfbaysss.org for more information about the race and how to participate.

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.

10 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Grand Island Mansion. Do not miss this one as the GIM is sure to make this mixer incredibly special. Come out and enjoy the evening with fellow chambers members, meet new members and experience all the Grand Island Mansion and the facilities have to offer. If you have questions about 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.

13 • Marina West Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade, decorated boats will meet at the Ox Bow Marina guest dock at 5 p.m. for a skipper’s meeting before venturing out into Georgiana Slough and heading upstream past the homes. For more information you can contact the club or the marina directly by calling 9-6-777-6060.

21 • Winter Equinox, Marking the start of winter and yet there are still plenty of perfect boating weather days in store. This time of year, makes it an enjoyable time to cruise the Bay and start thinking of summer and warmer months to come.

31 • New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Rusty Porthole, Boyd’s Harbor, Bethel Island. Come out and ring in the New Year with Rob and Kim. For more info contact Rob at Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607.

31 • New Year’s Party at Windmill Cove, come early and stay late as this is sure to be a huge party.

31 • Lighthouse on the Delta Loop, New Year’s Eve party, make your ar-rangements early to attend.

31 • Delta’s New Year’s Eve Parties, Most Delta restaurants and clubs’ stage their own New Year’s Eve parties, usually with live music and party favors. Make sure to inquire about your favorite hot spot and as always, party responsibly so we can all enjoy boating together in 2025.

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 • Happy New Year, your Bay & Delta Yachtsman staff wish you a Happy and Safe 2026! Get out and use your boat and make it a personal goal to introduce someone new to boating this year.

1 • Annual Frozen Bun Run at The Rusty Porthole, make this the year you mark this time-honored Delta event off your to do list. Get all the in-formation by calling Rob at the Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607 or visit www. bethelisland-chamber.com

14 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Ryde Hotel. Join your fel-low Delta Chambers members for an evening hosted by Raef and his team at this iconic, historic treasure of the Delta. If you have questions about 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.

15 – 18 • 38th Annual International Sportsmen’s Exposition Sacra-mento, Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. Come check out the latest in fly fishing equipment, fly tying demonstrations, hunting gear, RVs, etc., and get information from the multiple guides and resort vendors vying for your pa-tronage. Call 916-364-7545 for more info. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Visit the website for more information on all the new events and features for 2025 at www.sportsexpos.com

>23 – 24 • 19th Annual Diamond Classic Catch & Release Sturgeon Derby, (Friday pre-derby at the Pittsburg Yacht Club.) Derby on Saturday is hosted by the Pittsburg Marina in Pittsburg CA., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. with the 5pm awards ceremony at the PYC. Entry fee includes Derby and Friday’s seminar. For more info email Olivia Ortega at marina@pittsburgca.gov call 925-439-4958 or visit www.diamondclassic.org

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.

11 • California Delta Chambers Mixer, always the 2nd Wednesday of the month; Location TBD currently. If you have questions about 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.

14 • Valentine’s Day Celebration at The Rusty Porthole, Boyd’s Harbor, Bethel Island. Come out with your sweetheart and celebrate with Rob and Kim. For more info contact Rob at Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607.

14 • Valentine’s Dinner at The Point, The Point Restaurant in Rio Vista, come out and enjoy the food and drink specials while overlooking the water at this famous Rio Vista restaurant. For more info call 707-374-5400 or visit www.thepointrestaurant.com

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 http://www.redan-dwhite.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.

SS Jeremiah O’Brien WW II Liberty Ship, National Historic Landmark and Museum. Open daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pier 35, Fisherman’s Wharf. The fee is $20 for adults, under age 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. Visit www.mari-time.org or call 415-561-6662 for admission costs.

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 sum-fun@juno.com for more information on having your vessel’s safety checked or to have representatives visit your club for group checks.