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DOWN THE RODE – Northern California Boating Events Calendar

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.
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.
28 – Singlehanded Sailing Society Corinthian Race, you can visit www. sfbaysss.org for more information about the race and how to participate.
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.
2 • Full Moon Sail on San Francisco Bay, Charter Sail on the Schooner Freda B, for a memorable evening sailing under March’s full moon! Board in Sausalito and witness the sunset and moonrise over the SF Bay. Underway for a leisurely evening sail, take in the views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Marin Headlands, Alcatraz, and Angel Islands, all while experienc-ing the magic of the sunset and moonrise. The March 2026 Full Moon will also feature a total lunar eclipse starting at 3am! Tickets and advanced reservations are required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Passengers 17 and under must be accompanied and always supervised by an adult. Full names are required for all passengers. Tickets are transferable up to 48 hours prior to sailing. www.eventbrite.com and search full moon sail / SF Bay.
5 – 8 • 51st Annual Sacramento Boat Show & Big RV Show, Sponsored by the Sacramento Valley Marine Association, Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA (Just off Bus. 80). This early year show brings in people from all over the Nor Cal area to experience the area’s only “All-Boat” show featuring boats from the entire Sacramento area. You will see the latest in boats and marine gear. You can also experience the Off-Road area featuring ATV, motorcycles and toy haulers at the Big RV Show. For information on tickets, hours, dealers and parking you can visit www.sacramentoboatshow.com or www.sacra-mentoboatshow.com or call 916-372-4239.
6 – 8 • 46th Annual Jazz Bash by the Bay, Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey Conference Center with seven venues and six dance floors, this marks the return of the annual event with this year featuring some of the country’s best jazz artists. List of performers to be updated as the performance dates get nearer. For more information, visit www.jazzbashmonterey.com or call 888-349-6879
7 & 8 – RYC Big Daddy Regatta, Richmond will be the starting point for the “Big Daddy Regatta” Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, with Fleet Racing on the first day and Pursuit Racing on the second. Hosted by the Richmond Yacht Club, the races welcome “all mono-hulled keel boats with a Northern California PHRF rating of 280 and below.” The Richmond Yacht Club is located at 351 Brickyard Cove Rd. in Richmond. Questions? Contact Fred Paxton at f.paxton@comcast.net or call 510-237-2821.
8 • Daylight Savings Time Begins, Remember to Spring Forward an hour and keep in mind it is one day closer to Summer!
25 – 29 • 43rd Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, this is one of the top ten boat shows in the country featuring more than $2 Billion worth of boats, superyachts and accessories from every major marine manufac-turer worldwide. For more info on times, costs and how to get tickets visit www.pbboatshow.com or call 954-463-6762.
28 – Singlehanded Sailing Society Race, Round the Rocks, you can visit www.sfbaysss.org for more information about the race and participation.
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.
Now in Sept • NYBA Seattle Boats Afloat Show. After producing four seasons of the Spring Boats Afloat Show, the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association has decided to discontinue the Spring Boats Afloat Show. See you in September!
10 – 12 • 23rd International Ocean Film Festival, Cowell Theater Fort Mason on the beautiful San Francisco waterfront. Come out and enjoy the films that celebrate the sea and films that increase awareness. Visit www. oceanfilmfest.org for more info on single programs and full event film passes. Come out to celebrate and enjoy all things Ocean.
11 • Opening Day on the Bay (Vallejo) 9:00 a.m. Celebrate the official start of the 2026 boating season at the Vallejo Marina. Parade, music, prizes, beer, wine and more. Visit www.vyc.org email managerl@vyc.org or call 707-643-1254 for info and registration. Like and follow the Vallejo Marina on FB and Insta.
16 – 19 • 4th Annual Newport International Boat Show, The New-port Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS) is back to bring a new and reimagined vision to the yachting world. Incorporating live entertainment, immersive activations and beautiful yachts from top builders and broker-ages, the event offers attendees a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the essence of Newport Beach’s elevated lifestyle. NBIBS looks forward to welcoming you this May to NBIBS 2026. Visit www.nbibs.com for more info.
18 • Opening Day on the Strait, come out and participate in the boat parade or view from the miles of Benicia shoreline that offer ideal view-ing locations. From 10 a.m.-10 p.m. this all day event will provide vendor booths, a decorated boat parade, blessing of the fleet, live music, food & Drink at the Benicia Yacht Club. For the full day’s events schedule visit www.beniciayachtclub.org. Open to the public and welcome to stop by, 400 East 2nd Street, Benicia, CA.
25 – Singlehanded Sailing Society Race, Sort of Singlehanded South Bay, you can visit www.sfbaysss.org for more information about the race and participation.
26 – PICYA’s 109th Annual Opening Day on The Bay, Opening Day on the Bay is an annual celebration of the maritime community on the San Fran-cisco Bay. From the blessing of the fleet in Racoon Straights to the parade of decorated boats, this is a great reason to get out on the Bay. Judges are on hand to dish out prizes for the décor and imagination of the participating ves-sels. Get your sail or powerboat ready. Whether you participate or view from the banks, you are sure to enjoy this time honored and traditional spring event celebrating the official beginning to the San Francisco Bay boating season with fellow boating enthusiasts! Visit www.picya.org for more information.
26 • USS Potomac Opening Day on the Bay Cruise, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. from Oakland’s Jack London Square. Join the crew of the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac for a 3-hour cruise on San Francisco Bay while enjoying the sights of the Bay’s opening day parade. Tickets may be purchased by visiting eventbrite. com or www.usspotomac.org where reservations are highly recommended.
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, 6pm, Hood Supply Co. Bar & Grill. 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.
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.
5 – 8 • 51st Annual Sacramento Boat Show & Big RV Show, Sponsored by the Sacramento Valley Marine Association, Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA (Just off Bus. 80). This early year show brings in people from all over the Nor Cal area to experience the area’s only “All-Boat” show featuring boats from the entire Sacramento area. You will see the latest in boats and marine gear. You can also experience the Off-Road area featuring ATV, motorcycles and toy haulers at the Big RV Show. For information on tickets, hours, dealers and parking you can visit www.sacramentoboatshow.com or www.sacramentoboatshow.com or call 916-372-4239.
8 • Daylight Savings Time Begins, Remember to Spring Forward an hour and keep in mind it is one day closer to Summer!
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.
17 • St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Rusty Porthole, Boyd’s Harbor, Bethel Island. Come out, wear your green and enjoy all the traditional events of the day with Rob and Kim. For more info contact Rob at the Rusty Porthole 925-684-3607.
17 • St. Patrick’s Day at Windmill Cove, One of the most popular by boat destinations in the Delta. Wear your green and come out for traditional holiday eats and drinks. For more info or other events at Windmill Cove call 209-469-9300.
17 • St. Patrick’s Day at Lighthouse Bar & Grill, enjoy all the festivities while overlooking one of the best on-water locations in the Delta. Drive or shake off the winter storage and boat-in. For more info or other events visit www.lighthouseresortandmarina.com or call 916-777-5511.
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.
4 • Stockton YC Opening Day, view from the banks of the Deep-Water Channel or bring your boat out and participate in this well-attended open-ing day parade. After the parade, join your fellow boater in the clubhouse for dinner. Bring your boat and join in the fun all weekend and let’s all make this a fantastic weekend to kick off the 2026 boating season! Contact the Stockton Yacht Club at 209-946-9259 or visit www.stocktonyc.org if you have any questions. Or you can contact Jill Stevenson at 916-847-8959 for more information.
8 • 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.
Get Ready as Your Favorite Delta Hangouts bring back Taco Tuesdays and the Return of Live Music Weekends!
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 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 informa-tion.
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.
































