Ratickle
04-22-2012, 09:48 AM
Kind of a neat idea..
“OPENING DAY ON THE BAY”
MARKING THE OFFICIAL START OF SAN FRANCISCO’S 2012 BOATING SEASON
Sunday April 29, 2012, Crissy Field to Pier 39, starting at 12 Noon.
The 95th Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Decorated Boat Parade, hosted by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA), representing over 100 yacht clubs in Northern California celebrates the official beginning of the 2012 boating season on San Francisco Bay. This year’s theme is “American Spirit” celebrating the many people and things that have made San Francisco so unique. Retired Captain Jan Tiura, the first female tugboat skipper on the Bay is this year’s Grand Marshal. Parade will feature over 120 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, classic and contemporary craft decorated to the theme. There will be both power and sail boats competing for best decoration honors.
There are six trophies up for grabs and prize bags for the participants with great items such as dining certificates, event tickets, wine, clothing, art work, boat gear, books, travel, and sailing excursions all donated by various businesses and yacht clubs.
These boats can be viewed by the public along the San Francisco waterfront from Crissy Field, which is west of the Marina Green to Pier 39, 12 noon until 3 p.m. The occasion will be a unique opportunity to see these special boats, sailing close to shore where land-based spectators can enjoy the event. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy, learn about boating and to get excited for the America’s Cup #34 to be held in San Francisco in 2013.
Free public viewing is available on San Francisco’s Northern Shoreline from Crissy Field to Pier 39.
Those seeking a closer view of the decorated boats can join the Officers, Directors and guests of PICYA on the “California Hornblower,” one of the Hornblower’s largest yachts on San Francisco Bay, with a light breakfast and a gourmet lunch.
73431
http://www.picya.org/PICYA_OD_pressrelease2012_B.pdf
“OPENING DAY ON THE BAY”
MARKING THE OFFICIAL START OF SAN FRANCISCO’S 2012 BOATING SEASON
Sunday April 29, 2012, Crissy Field to Pier 39, starting at 12 Noon.
The 95th Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Decorated Boat Parade, hosted by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA), representing over 100 yacht clubs in Northern California celebrates the official beginning of the 2012 boating season on San Francisco Bay. This year’s theme is “American Spirit” celebrating the many people and things that have made San Francisco so unique. Retired Captain Jan Tiura, the first female tugboat skipper on the Bay is this year’s Grand Marshal. Parade will feature over 120 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, classic and contemporary craft decorated to the theme. There will be both power and sail boats competing for best decoration honors.
There are six trophies up for grabs and prize bags for the participants with great items such as dining certificates, event tickets, wine, clothing, art work, boat gear, books, travel, and sailing excursions all donated by various businesses and yacht clubs.
These boats can be viewed by the public along the San Francisco waterfront from Crissy Field, which is west of the Marina Green to Pier 39, 12 noon until 3 p.m. The occasion will be a unique opportunity to see these special boats, sailing close to shore where land-based spectators can enjoy the event. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy, learn about boating and to get excited for the America’s Cup #34 to be held in San Francisco in 2013.
Free public viewing is available on San Francisco’s Northern Shoreline from Crissy Field to Pier 39.
Those seeking a closer view of the decorated boats can join the Officers, Directors and guests of PICYA on the “California Hornblower,” one of the Hornblower’s largest yachts on San Francisco Bay, with a light breakfast and a gourmet lunch.
73431
http://www.picya.org/PICYA_OD_pressrelease2012_B.pdf