16 & 17 • Sunset Cruises, Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. View the Bay & the SF skyline. Wine, soda & a variety of snacks for purchase onboard. Reservations are required for this 1.5-hour cruise that departs Tiburon at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m. Sat & Sun evenings. Cruises continue through mid-Oct. Adults and seniors: $32.70, Children 6-12: $16.45. For information regarding times of departure and to make reservations visit www.angelislandferry.com or call 415-435-2131.

24 – 25 • Richmond Yacht Club Regatta, 39th Annual Great Pumpkin Regatta. Open to full or shorthanded crew. Collect a floating pumpkin during the race and win a pumpkin pie. Visit www.richmondyc.org for all the club and regatta details.

28 – Nov 1 • Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. One of the world’s largest boat shows features more than a billion dollars’ worth of boats, yachts, super-yachts, electronics, engines and thousands of accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder worldwide over seven locations. Visit www.flibs.com or call 800-940-7642 for more info.

1 • Daylight Saving Time Ends, Remember, Fall Back…

2 – 4 • 54th Annual Marine Recreation Assoc. Educational Conference & Trade Show, Balboa Bay Resort and Club, 1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Members are treated to informative marine & business lectures, trade show exhibits & booths. This is an excellent venue for the marine industry to network and learn about the issues facing the marina industry today. Visit www.marina.org for more information and registration.

2 – 14 • Baja Ha-Ha XXXI, Cruising Rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. Visit www.baja-haha.com for all the details and information.

11 • Annual North Bay Veterans Day Parade, historic Downtown Petaluma at 9 a.m. With the help of 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.

27 – Jan 4 • Pier 39 Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Holidays at the Pier, 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 5-10 p.m. Synchronized to Holiday music, the tree will become a kaleidoscope of swirling color, adorned with thousands of specialty lights and ornaments.

26 • Thanksgiving, make new traditions by spending the day with family on a boat. Call on your friends and make it even better ~ Do a Raft Out. Send us a note about your experiences should you decide to make this a family tradition, as we would love to share your story.

28 • Santa’s Arrival on the Petaluma River, Santa and Mrs. Clause make a unique Petaluma arrival when they sail up the Petaluma River on a tugboat and dock at the River Plaza Shopping Center. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. check out visitpetaluma.com for more information.

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.

Mid-Month • 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 often for more updated information with the actual date.

 4 • First Night of Hanukkah, begins at sunset.

5 • 50th Annual Oakland-Alameda Estuary Lighted Yacht Parade, 5:30 p.m. start. Hosted by the Oakland Yacht Club and the Encinal Yacht Club. This year’s theme is TBD. Funds raised help benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank, the Oakland Firefighters Random Acts and the Alameda Fire Dept. Toy Program. Come out and participate or spectate from several of the vantage points along the estuary. More information at www.lightedyachtparade.com or call either of the hosting yacht club.

5 • Lighted Boat Parade in Santa Cruz, spend the day at the Beach Boardwalk and end the evening watching the holiday lighted boat parade in the Santa Cruz harbor. For more information visit www.scyc.org

6 – 9 • MRAA Annual Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. For additional information and a list of this year’s speakers and scheduled events call the Marine Retailers Association of America at 708-763-9210 or visit www.mraa.com

7 • National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.

12 • 39th 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.

13 & 20 • Parade of Lights, San Diego Bay, 5:30 – 7:45. Shelter Island to Coronado. Theme: Liberty Lights the Bay – Cheers To 250 Years. If you are in the area, this is a do not-miss event as it is well known to be one of the best on the west coast. Visit www.sdparadeoflights.org for all the information.

21 • Winter Solstice, 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.

25 • Christmas.

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 2027.

Thursday – Sunday • 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. (Market Pricing.) Beautiful Delta setting on the water and a great meal to boot. Call 925-634-2550 for more info.

14 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m., Village West Yacht Club, located on the grounds of the Village West Marina Resort, 6633 Embarcadero Dr, Stockton, CA 95219. Enjoy the hospitality of the yacht club as they host this month’s mixer and show off their facility. 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.

24 • Fall Chili Cook-Off, Park Delta Bay RV Park on the Delta Loop. Call 916-777-5588 for more information.

31 • Halloween Parties and Live Music at Local Delta Establishments, come by car or boat to celebrate this spooky dress up evening while enjoying music and spirits. Check your local hang-out for more info.  

Thursday – Sunday • 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. (Market Pricing.) 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 • California Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m., Marina West YC / Ox Bow Yacht Club located on the Ox Bow Marina property. Enjoy the company of your fellow chamber members and experience the hospitality of the yacht clubs as they host this month’s mixer and show off their facility. 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.

26 • Thanksgiving, make new traditions by spending the day with family on a boat. Call on your friends and make it even better ~ Do a Raft Out. Send us a note about your experiences should you decide to make this a family tradition, as we would love to share your story.

Thursday – Sunday • 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. (Market Pricing.) Beautiful Delta setting on the water and a great meal to boot. Call 925-634-2550 for more info.

4 • First Night of Hanukkah, begins at sunset.

4 • Holiday Village at Village West Marina Resort, 6649 Embarcadero Dr, Stockton, CA 95219. Visit the docks the evening before the SYC Lighted Boat Parade where many of the participants will be displaying their holiday themed vessels. Enjoy an evening of family fun; photos with Santa, ballon artist and facepainting, petting zoo, holiday craft station, refreshments all while listening to live Holiday music. Visit www.villagewestmarina.com or contact the marina for more information 209-951-1551.

5 • Stockton Yacht Club’s Lynn Hahn Memorial 45th Annual Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade, come out and participate in this year’s event and show your support for those who have worked so extremely hard every year to make this fund-raising parade a success. All entry fees become donations, going to local charity. The parade starts at Sundown and starts at the Stockton Deep Water channel near Windmill Cove. For information view facebook.com/stocktonlightedboatparade or stocktonyachtclub.org to register. Help make 2026 the largest turnout yet.

9 • Delta Chambers Mixer, 6-7:30 p.m. Stockton Yacht Club. Come out and enjoy the hospitality of the SYC. Do not miss this one as it is one of the Chamber’s best attended mixers of the year. 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.

 12 • Discovery Bay Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade, 5:30 p.m. start. Participate in or view this unique area’s water celebration.

21 • Winter Solstice, 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.

25 • Christmas.

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 the Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607.

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

31 • Bay Area New Year’s Eve Parties, Most Delta Area restaurants and establishments 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 2027.

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 boat-ing 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. overnight stay. If you wish to visit and need more info regarding gen-eral 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 muse-um 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 sumfun@juno.com for more information on having your vessel’s safety checked or to have representatives visit your club for group checks.

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