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Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show kicks off West Coast’s largest celebration of marine sports

by SF on the Bay 19 Apr 2018 16:19 UTC 19-22 April 2018
Captain Tanja Koster of teach2sail supports women and couples world-wide to gain the skills and confidence to cruise. - Auckland, New Zealand © SF on the Bay

The Pacific Sail and Power Boat Show kicks off its celebration of sailing, boating, and the marine sport lifestyle with events and exhibits for all generations of maritime enthusiasts over four days in Richmond, CA from Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, April 22.

New sail and power boats on display include Beneteau Yachts, Catalina, Corsair Catamaran, Cruisers Yachts, Dehler Yachts, Elling Yachts, Hanse Yachts, Jeanneau, Riviera, Tiara Yachts, and more. New and exciting marine products include offerings from Spinlock, Imtra, Star Marine Electronics, Neptune Maps, Svendsen's Marine and Industrial Supply, and many others.

Activities for the whole family:

  • Stand Up Paddle: if you have always wanted to try SUP, 510 Waterline offers free mini-intros with short rides at the boat launch ramp Friday, April 20, 11:30 am - 2 pm and on Saturday, April 21, 11 am - 2 pm. They also have a Just Paddle excursion on Friday, April 20, 9 am - 10:30 am, an Earth Day paddle on Saturday, April 21, 9 am - 10:30 am and a SUP yoga class on Sunday, April 22 from 9 am - 10:30 am. Boat show attendees can get out on the water and see the San Francisco Bay and Richmond from a new perspective.
  • Hands-on boating clinics run daily by Bay Area companies Club Nautique and Passage Nautical, featuring both sail and power boats.
  • Radio-controlled model yacht racing, a favourite activity for young and old alike will take place daily at the marina - free.
Environment and safety focus at this year's event:
  • Coast Guard Helicopter Water Rescue: Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 3 pm - (dependent upon Coast Guard priorities).
  • Earth Day Celebration: On Saturday, April 21 Groundwork Richmond, an environmental organization restoring the environment with the next generation of environmental stewards, celebrates Earth Day at Marina Bay Yacht Harbor with their kayak fleet, nature and environment interactive lessons and free on-the-water tours of Richmond's historic waterfront.

    9 am - Green Team Wet-Run Safety Training
    10 am - Guided kayaking tours available for the general public to navigate the harbour
    12:30 pm - Public information Session with SF Bay Water Trail
    1 pm - Public Boating tours continue until 3pm

More good times:

Captain Tanja Koster, a fun instructor just returning from a teaching adventure in Belize, is a passionate advocate for women sailors and wants you to know that sensitivity is an asset for sailing through her free class Women-on-Board, Sensitivity Saves Money, Thursday, April 19. Details on free seminars here.

TGIF Party: Friday April 20: if you are at the show by 5:30 pm you can attend the free Latitude 38 and Twin Rivers Marine Insurance TGIF Party at Assemble restaurant. Be sure to bring your show ticket for admission.

Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal: Saturday, April 21, 5:30 pm, in the tent outside Craneway Pavilion, US Sailing presents the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to Roger van Hertsen and his father Evrand van Hertsen for their rescue of a swimmer severely injured by an attacking sea lion in San Francisco Bay December 14, 2017.

Cruisers' Party: The awards presentation kicks off Cruising Outpost's Cruisers' Party and raffle at 6 pm to benefit the Educational Tall Ships Foundation Project in Sausalito.

Available at the Visit Richmond CA's booth is the Richmond Trail Guide with a map of where to EAT, DRINK, STAY & PLAY in Richmond.

The Pacific Sail and Power Boat Show thanks its generous sponsors, Svendsen's Marine and Industrial Supply, Gill, Cruising Outpost, New England Ropes, West Marine, Weems & Plath and Ocean Navigator. The show is in its third year at Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond, CA and will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Details online at www.PacificBoatShow.com

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