Opening day on the San Francisco Bay is the last Sunday in April (April 25, 2010 this year) and is the Northern California sailing season’s official opening day. Join in on the festivities and watch over 150 boats, beautifully decorated and adorned, cruise across San Francisco Bay in parade formation.

This annual event, dating back to 1917 and organized by the Pacific Inter-Yacht Club Association, is open to all vessels that pre-register. Opening Day on the Bay is one big party for both the sailors and the spectators. There are boats decked out for the party and some really wild themes “come about” to both the amusement and amazement of the spectators. This event is well worth the price of admission…….free for spectators. There are several spectacular vantage points from both San Francisco and Marin to view the activities. Try the Sausalito waterfront or Sam’s Anchor Café in Tiburon. Many of the boats will anchor in Sausalito and Tiburon and they invite spectators onto their boats to party with them.

The event starts at noon. Also on Sunday, April 25, Frank Howard Allen will be holding it’s Open House Extravaganza where we will have over 100 of our listings open from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. From many of our Sausalito, Tiburon and Mill Valley listings, you will be able to see the opening day activities as they happen. Stop by 122 Crescent in Sausalito and enjoy the view from the deck over looking the Bay!



Posted by:  Andy Gellepis