Sunday May 1, 2011 is Opening Day on the Bay. This is coverage in Tiburon, California, but events took place around the San Francisco Bay. See photos and video by robert james of TibTV.

YouTube playlist for 2011 Opening Day on the Bay:
Sam’s Cafe #1
Sam’s Cafe #2
Sam’s Cafe #3
More videos to come…

Picasa photo album Opening Day on the Bay 2011 (more photos to come…)

The 95th annual Opening Day on the Bay will kick off with a blessing of the fleet in Racoon Strait off of Tiburon between 10:30 a.
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photo by robert james TibTV

The 2011 Opening Day on the Bay will be held Sunday May 1, 2011

View the TibTV Opening Day page or at www.openingdayonthebay.com

Tiburon, California “Opening Day on the Bay” Information:

Corinthian Yacht Club:  Opening Day on the Bay page >>

San Francisco, California “Opening Day on the Bay” Information:

P.I.C.Y.A. (Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association)

Newspaper Articles:

Bay Crossings: “It’s Opening Day on the Bay!”

Photos:
TibTV: Opening Day on the Bay 2009 (90 photos at picasa)

opening-day-09

Videos:
TibTV: Opening Day on the Bay 2009 (13 video playlist at youtube)

Opening Day on the Bay Sunday April 25, 2010
Opening Day on the Bay 2010
Opening Day on the Bay takes place Sunday, with the traditional blessing of the fleet and boat parade, The Clipper Round the World Race had its own parade Tuesday, when 68-foot yachts representing nine countries stunned commuters with a late-afternoon [...]
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Saturday April 24 to Sunday April 25, 2010 marks the Opening Day Weekend at Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon, California. CYC members start on friday with the decorating of the boats, saturday is the Boat Judging, Pelican Grill, plus Music and Dancing with the Blues Burners.

Sunday starts at 0800 hrs with religious services and flag raising followed by a buffet breakfast. 1030 hrs is the Blessing of the Pleasure Craft. 1200 to 1900 hrs is the Special Grill on the Deck. 1400-1800 hrs is Music and Dancing on the Deck with Wendy Dewitt.

View all information about Opening Day Weekend on the CYC website page.

FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE
Press Contact: Deanna Desin, (415) 892-2639 or (415) 608-2639 andees1@earthlink.net
Donna M. Duncan, (415) 699-7084, donnapicya@aol.com
Press Boat Coordinator, George Neil, (650) 575-6166, geor63@jps.net

Media Alert: “OPENING DAY ON THE BAY”
MARKING THE OFFICIAL START OF SAN FRANCISCO’S 2010 BOATING SEASON

WHEN: Sunday April 25, 2010, Crissy Field to Pier 39, starting at 12 Noon.

WHAT: The 94th 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 a new boating season on San Francisco Bay. This year‟s theme is “Building Bridges.” The parade will feature over 120 historic workboats, fireboats, Vessel Assist towboats, classic and contemporary craft decorated to the theme. There will be both power and sail boats competing for best decoration honors. The theme this year is “Building Bridges.” 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, all at the same time, sailing close to shore where land-based spectators can enjoy the event This is an event for the whole family to enjoy.

WHERE: 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 „Californian,‟ one of the Hornblower‟s largest yachts on San Francisco Bay, with a light breakfast and a gourmet lunch. See picya.org for more info or Lizette Collins, (415) 883-7106, duane590@cs.com.

HOW: A press boat is available for members of the media interested in covering the parade on the water, contact George Neil, (650) 575-6166, geor63@jps.net. This boat will be on the water moving throughout the parade route, providing excellent photo opportunities. This year for the media, we are offering a choice of cruising on the private press boat or on the media level of the Hornblower „Californian‟ at no charge. Additional information is available at www.picya.org.

WHO: Organized by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA), which was formed in San Francisco in 1896 to improve communications between yacht clubs, provide uniform racing rules, and encourage yachting. Today it is the only organization in Northern California that supports the promotion of recreational boating through the coordination and dissemination of information for the benefit of boaters. It publishes the Yachting Yearbook, the annual directory of member clubs and information, and created Recreational Boaters of California, a governmental advocacy organization committed to promoting the enjoyment, protections, and responsible use of our waterways. See RBOC.org for matters of interest. PICYA has coordinated Opening Day since 1917.
The major sponsor for the past nine years is Boat Owners Association of the United States, (BoatUS). BoatUS is the nation‟s leading advocate for recreational boaters with a wide array of consumer services. Visit BoatUS.com for more information.

The TibTV video playlist for Opening Day on the Bay and Blessing of the Ships in Tiburon, sunday april 26. More videos will follow.