Welcome to the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association
Established in 1896
Established in 1896
THANK YOU OPENING DAY SKIPPERS!
Winners – Please save the date for the evening of 5/13/2024 awards meeting to pick-up your prizes.
OPENING DAY ON THE BAY APRIL 28, 2024
From the blessing of the fleet in Racoon Straits to the
parade of decorated boats this is a great day to get out on the Bay.
Dating back to 1917 and organized by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association, the parade runs just north of Anita Rock off the shore of Crissy Field in the Presidio, follows along the city front to first Fort Mason building east of the Marina Green.
Any vessels can take part (you do not have to be a yacht club member) as long as they register beforehand and have a marine radio.
Some boats will be decorated to this year’s theme “Rockin’ on the Bay.” This theme is open to many interpretations anything associated with music goes.
Some may choose to depict a popular musician, a band, music genres, musical eras, or music from musicals, movies or cartoons.
Your boat does not have to be wired for sound to participate. Some boats will fly flags and streamers or just join in the parade not decorated.
All are welcome. If you do not have a boat, join us on the official committee boat to get the most up-close view of the boats. See the information below.
PARADE STARTS AT NOON
There is a category for everyone and prizes for:
Classic and historic yachts
Powerboats decorated to theme
Sailboats decorated to theme
Power or sail decorated by Juniors
Flags & Streamers by Yacht Club
Decorated not to theme
Non-decorated boats
ONLINE SKIPPERS REGISTRATION
PARADE MAP
SKIPPERS INSTRUCTIONS
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
CRUISE ON THE OFFICIAL COMMITTEE BOAT
LUXE CRUISE BOAT CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Join the Officers and Directors of PICYA for the 106th Annual Opening Day Cruise on the Luxe Cruises’ vessel, Cabernet Sauvignon.
She provides spectacular views of the parade and beautiful San Francisco Bay.
During our cruise we will enjoy a fabulous buffet lunch by the Luxe Cruises’ chefs with a no host bar and a front row view of the parade.
You do not have to be a yacht club member to attend.
DEPART FROM: 2394 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
BOARDING at 9:15 AM – Boat leaves the dock promptly before 9:45 and returns by 2:45 PM
AMPLE FREE PARKING
The “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 2023 boating season on San Francisco Bay. This year’s theme is “San Francisco Bay—Rockin’ on the Bay” The parade will feature over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, tow boats, classic and contemporary craft decorated to the theme. There will be both power and sailboats competing for best decoration honors.
PRICE: $135 Adults/$60 Kids (Age 3-13)
Reserve a table of 10 for $1300 before 4/1/24
Or
Check out this article by Carl Nolte about Pat Pending in 2011!
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