20th Annual Delta and Bay Extravaganza

Jim Gibson · Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:51 pm Post subject:

Dear all attendees to the Extravaganza:

This is a final reminder to be sure to bring your DMV Registration or USCG Documentation for your vessel, along with Boat Insurance information when you check into San Francisco South Beach Marina on Friday. This is the one thing I could not provide in advance.

Thanks.

Jim on M/V Pounder

C-Hawk · Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:45 pm Post subject:

Dang- that looks like another great schedule. Pat and I are sitting here at the Outback in Oxnard with Joel and Sue. They said hi and have fun.
I know y’all will have a blast.

Dora~Jean · Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:57 am Post subject:

Roger & Pat, Joel & Susan, thanks for thinking of us. It works both ways, it’s just not the same without you guys. It’s like you take your family to Disneyland, but some of them can’t come. I’m sure all of us ‘veterans’ miss you a lot like we do.

Erdem · Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:15 pm Post subject:

Hello Jim & fellow travelers,

Due to her work schedule, my wife will miss most of the trip. She will join us on Friday afternoon/evening.

I am planning on arriving one day earlier and staying at the guest dock. I will call the marina and reserve my stay ahead of time. Looking forward to meeting you all.

Jim Gibson · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:20 pm Post subject:

Erdem on Octopus.

Too bad Deborah will miss the Banquet dinner at the Duck Club. I understand working. Good she is coming for some.

Jim on M/V Pounder

Jim Gibson · Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:12 pm Post subject:

Jim & Cindi on Morning Star.

You are hereby invited to come to the 2024 Delta and Bay Extravaganza, being the first, and only one, on the waiting list. I know that this is very late in the game, but I just heard of the dropout this morning.

If by any extreme chance you can make it, please come. Your marina fees have been already paid for you!

Jim on M/V Pounder

Jim Gibson · Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:56 pm Post subject:

Jim & Cindi with their big TomCat, Morningstar, are moving to Roseville from Florida. Unfortunately they will not make it out here until May 2024, so they cannot attend the 2024 Extravaganza.

Because one of the original 10 boats had to drop out due to family health concerns, we have room for one more vessel for the 20th Annual Delta and Bay Extravaganza.

I realize this is very late notice but I wanted to throw out this invitation for any C-Dory's who would be daring enough to want to come at the last minute. If you came all of your San Francisco Marina fees will have been paid for you!

Jim on M/V Pounder

colbysmith · Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:39 pm Post subject:

Tempting. But don't think I could make 2000 miles in 2 days, and my wife might be a little upset if I'm not at the airport Friday to pick her up. I really will miss this trip Jim, if it's your last. You all have a great time! Colby

Jim Gibson · Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:50 pm Post subject:

20th Annual Delta and Bay Extravaganza trip synapsis.

Nine C-Dory’s arrived smoothly at the Honker Bay duck club about 3:00 PM on last Wednesday. A big banquet dinner was held on Wednesday evening and a nice bacon and egg breakfast was provided on Thursday morning. Stripper fishing on Thursday was not as good as in prior years, but most everyone who wanted to catch at least one, were generally successful. A great potluck dinner was done by the group for Thursday night.

Eight C-Dory’s headed out to San Francisco on Friday morning. The water was extremely rough. There turned out to be small craft warnings on San Pablo Bay with gusts to 30 knots. We used good judgement and aborted course to overnight in Benicia instead. Most everyone’s nerves were a little shot by the time we tied up at Benicia. Both dogs who came along were doing fine.

Seven boats left Benicia on Saturday morning to San Francisco. It turned out to be a glorious day on the Bay and six boats arrived safely in San Francisco on Saturday.

Six boats left San Francisco early at 6:30 AM on Sunday morning and quickly passed through San Pablo Bay as there was another storm warning for Sunday on San Pablo Bay.

Six boats safely arrived back at Rio Vista by 10:30 AM on Sunday. A good time was had by all who made it this far. A celebration breakfast was held at The Stripper Café in Rio Vista and a toast was made to honor Dr. Lew.

I am not good with posting pictures, but many photos were taken by the group. Hopefully one of the attendees will post some pictures of this member able event.

Jim on M/V Pounder