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DOWN THE RODE – Northern California Boating Events Calendar

20 • Summer Sailstice, Sailors are invited to join this popular Bay Area sail-ing event. For more info on times, pre-event raft-ups and event locations visit www.summersailstice.com

21 • Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Annual Wooden Boat Show, is on! This is one of the highlights of the San Francisco sailing season, and one of only a few West coast wooden boat shows. Open to the public and generously hosted by the Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon, this unique event is a once-a-year opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful Yacht Clubs in the world, and dozens of the most elegant and delightful traditional sailing boats from the Bay and beyond. Visit www.sfmastermariners.org for more information.

21 • Father’s Day, what better way to make Dad happy than an invitation to spend the day on The Bay in the boat. Make this year, Dad’s favorite one yet.

21 • USS Potomac Father’s Day Cruise on the San Francisco Bay, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. from Oakland’s Jack London Square. $120 per person. Join the crew of the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac for a 3-hour cruise on San Francisco Bay while celebrating the dad in your life. Tickets may be purchased by visiting eventbrite.com or www.usspotomac.org where reservations are highly recommended.

Saturday & Sunday • 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 Ti-buron at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m. Sat & Sun evenings. Cruises con-tinue 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 (click bay cruises) or call 415-435-2131.

4 • 4th of July Celebration at the Pittsburg Marina, more info can be found at www.pittsburgmarina.com or by calling 925-439-4958.

4 • 4th of July Celebration at the Martinez & Benicia Marinas, make plans for this spectacular celebration of our nation as the two cities across the strait compete. Viewing of both shows can be seen from Martinez or Benicia. Do not miss this year’s display as the two historic waterfront cities light up the sky. visit www.cityofmartinez.org or www.beniciamainstreet. org for more information.

4• 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.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing/Free-Fishing-Days

4 • USS Potomac 4th of July Celebration and Firework Cruise, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 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 celebrating the nation’s birth. Visit eventbrite.com for tickets. For more information on this historic vessel visit www.usspotomac.org or call 510-627-1215. Reservations or advance tickets are highly recommended as this popular cruise fills up quickly.

Saturday & Sunday • 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 Ti-buron at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m. Sat & Sun evenings. Cruises con-tinue 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 (click bay cruises) or call 415-435-2131.

1 • Galilee Harbor’s Annual Maritime Day Celebration & Flea Market, Galilee Harbor, Sausalito. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Live Music, Flea Market and Artists, historic vessels, a chance to win a wooden dingy and more. For more infor-mation, visit www.galileeharbor.org or call 415-332-8554.

7 • Wine & Art First Fridays at the Pittsburg Marina, 5:30 – 9 p.m., enjoy live music, delicious wine, craft beer and local art at the beautiful Pittsburg Marina. Plenty of parking. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. For more information 925-252-4842.

7 – 8 • 52nd Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, North America’s Premier Wooden Boat Show. celebrates its 52nd anniversary on Lake Tahoe’s scenic West Shore with a must-see Marque Class: Riva! Concours is renowned as a showcase of some of the most well-preserved and restored wooden boats in the world and is unrivaled in its exhibition and preserva-tion of maritime tradition. Presented by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation and its perpetual partner, Tahoe Luxury Properties, the Concours experi-ence features luxury shopping, live jazz music, cuisine prepared by local chefs, the fully stocked Watering Hole bar, and our famed Silent Auction. A portion of the proceeds from your Pass goes directly to the Lake Tahoe community. This is not just a show. It is a lifestyle. Open to the public, ad-vance ticket information can be found at www.laketahoeconcours.com

22 – 23 • SF Bay Singlehanded Sailing Society Drakes Bay Race 1 and 2, if you love to sail and enjoy doing so by yourself you may want to check joining the SFBAYSSS. You can register on Jibeset or visit www.sfbaysss.org for more info.

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.

Saturday & Sunday • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Waterfront Bar & Grill. Come by car or boat as the summer live music schedule hosts some of the best entertainment in the Delta. Enjoy great food, scenic water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbargeresort.com for more info.

20 • Owl Harbor Nautical Swap Meet, Owl Harbor on the Delta Loop, open to the public 8 a.m. – noon. Come out and view the treasures while enjoying the hospitality of Owl Harbor. Events for all ages. For more info on the swap meet or the marina, www.owlharbor.com or call 916-777-6055.

21 • Father’s Day, what better way to make Dad happy than an invitation to spend the day on The Delta in the boat. Make this year, Dad’s favorite one yet.

27 • 8th Annual Runabouts on the River Classic Boat & Car Show, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Stockton Sailing Club, Stockton, CA. Presented by the Antique & Classic Boat Society – Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter. Come out and enjoy this free event as you will not be disappointed if you like boats from days gone by. Free boat rides, youth activities, live music, food and drink vendors (including Lockeford Meats), tours of the USS Lucid, many other fun activities along with the largest collections of classic boats on the west coast. The event will benefit the Stockton Sea Scouts, the USS Lucid-Stockton Maritime Museum, and the Stockton Sailing Club Youth Sailing Program. Bring the family and join in the fun! Visit www. rotr2025.com for information on attending or presenting your classic wooden vessel.

 

Saturday & Sunday • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Waterfront Bar & Grill. Come by car or boat as the summer live music schedule hosts some of the best entertainment in the Delta. Enjoy great food, scenic water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbargeresort.com for more info.

3 • Hilton 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Mandeville, word has officially been given! This year’s 4th of July Fireworks show will be held on Friday the 3rd of July. Start making your plans now to attend and get your anchorage spot lined up.

4 • Antioch 4th of July Celebration, festivities kick off with a parade in the downtown Rivertown area at 4 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dusk over the water. Join the City of Antioch in celebrating Independence Day in their historic Rivertown. Visit Waldie Plaza to experience live entertainment and enjoy local food vendors and trucks. Have an exciting time with friends and family in the Games Zone located at City Hall, before picking your spot to see the big fireworks show.

4 • 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.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing/Free-Fishing-Days

8 • California Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 p.m. Delta Diamond Farm, 15175 CA-160, Isleton, CA 95641 (Use the West Entrance.) Come enjoy the hospi-tality of this popular Delta location and the company of fellow Chamber Members. This year’s Hal Schell Award will be presented to the 2026 recipient. 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.

8 20th Annual Hal Schell Award Presentation, Delta Diamond Farm. See the CA Delta Chambers info above.

11 • Driftwood Marina Swap Meet, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 6338 Bridgehead Road, Oakley, CA 94561. Buy – Sell – Trade. Boat parts & accessories, electronics, safety gear, fishing gear and more. Great gear at great deals from boaters just like you.

17 • 7th Annual Unleased Poker Run, take part in this seventh year of the Unleased Poker Run. Fast and fun event in support of Animal Protec-tion League’s efforts in improving the lives of homeless and abandoned animals in the city of Stockton and San Joaquin County. Register at www. apl209.org/unleashed and support this worthy cause while enjoying the boat on the Delta with friends.

18 • Delta Loop Fest, The Delta Loop is located off Hi-Way 12. Check with the local Delta Loop Businesses as each of them will be hosting activities & events. Call your favorite Delta Loop business for all the information on this long-standing popular Delta event.

25 • 52nd Annual Courtland Pear Fair, Always the last Sunday in July, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Courtland, CA. Live music, local wineries, parade, arts and crafts, classic car show and more. For more info on this year’s events visit www.pearfair.com or call 916-775-2000.

Tuesday • Taco Tuesday at Windmill Cove, get ready for one of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in the Delta. Come out by Car or Boat to enjoy this popular on water location! Taco Tuesday every Tuesday throughout the summer and on into early fall.

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.

Saturday & Sunday • Live Music at the Sugar Barge Waterfront Bar & Grill. Come by car or boat as the summer live music schedule hosts some of the best entertainment in the Delta. Enjoy great food, scenic water views and live music. Call 925-684-9075 or visit sugarbargeresort.com for more info.

8 23rd Annual Taste of the Delta presented by the California Delta Chambers, Delta Diamond Farm, 15175 CA-160, Isleton, CA 95641. 1-4 p.m. $45 pre-pay and $50 at the door. This yearly event highlights many of the local restaurants, wineries, and craft beer brewers by giving out samples of food, wine and beer at several of the vendor booths that attend. Live music, silent auctions and other vendors such as art and jewelry. Visit www. tasteofthedelta.com or contact any chamber board member for tickets or call 916-777-4041.

12 • California Delta Chambers Mixer, 6 p.m. Old Sugar Mill. 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg, CA 95612. The Old Sugar Mill now hosts four-teen unique wineries offering varietals from all over Northern California. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sangiovese are just a few of the featured wines. Come enjoy this premier destination for enjoying world class wines with your fellow Delta Chambers members as they host this month’s mixer. If you have ques-tions 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.

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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