San Francisco Bay Area Boater

15 Things to Do in San Francisco Bay

SFBoater — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:28:08 +0000

Here is a list of some of the fantastic things that you can do while you are visiting the San Francisco Bay area. This is just a short list, as there are thousands of things that you can do to keep yourself or your family entertained while visiting the San Francisco Bay or the area around it.

Travel to the Santa Cruz University of California and take a look at the stunning campus and the beautiful redwood trees that surround it.
Go and visit the sea lions that hang out at Pier 39 near the San Francisco Bay.
Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art, which is located in San Jose.
Enjoy all of the breathtaking coastline and the beautiful homes that you can see while you are driving between the Pacific Grove and Del Monte on the way to Carmel.
Take a fishing trip to the Capitola Pier, enjoying the live jazz music that is played on many weekends throughout the year.
Visit Mill Valley, which is located just across the bridge from the San Francisco Bay, and yet it seems a world away from all of the high rise buildings and the fog that the San Francisco Bay area is known for. This is a very expensive area to live in, but it is well worth visiting and you can take advantage of all of the unique coffee shops, the library and the unique stores as well.
Go to the San Jose Rose Garden, which San Jose was once quite well known for. Before San Jose became the center for Silicon Valley, it was actually known as the garden city.
Enjoy the beautiful summer days in the San Francisco Bay without having to worry about any humidity. Most of the rest of the country experiences humidity with their summer months, and yet you can enjoy the warmth without the humidity when visiting the San Francisco Bay area.
Visit the Santa Cruz Beach and enjoy the boardwalk.
Visit the Villa Montalvo in the Monte Sereno area and enjoy the performance art and the contemporary art that the area has to offer.
Go and inspect all of the studios of the emerging artists that show their studios off in the San Francisco Bay area for "open studios".
Visit the Carnaval in the San Francisco Bay area, but keep in mind that there is some nudity.
Go to the Mission District in San Francisco and enjoy a slice of pizza from Frida's Pizza, an iconic pizza joint.
Visit the famous Cinco de Mayo celebration in San Jose and enjoy all kinds of entertainment and excitement.
Visit the largest flea market in the world in the Jan Jose area.

Photo Credits: bongarang

Originally posted 2009-12-10 03:04:46. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Trailering My Boat

SFBoater — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:11:47 +0000

Here are some pictures of my boat on a trailer... My 2 tow vehicles are a Lincoln Navigator with a 5.7 V8 and a BMW X3 with a 3.0 V6.

Click any picture for a larger image.

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Fishing and Boating Lexicon Continued

SFBoater — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:58:39 +0000

Carolina Rig Continued - In certain situations, such as the clear waters that are found in some reservoirs out in the west, or when the winter weather is making it a good idea to scale down in size, there is actually an alternative form of the rig that may work better. This variant uses a four to six inch lizard or worm bait that is trailing a simple split shot weight by somewhere between twelve inches and thirty inches, and uses the Texas style of rigging.

Carp - Introduced to the United States of America sometime late in the nineteenth century, the carp is actually a type of minnow rather than its own species. Generally this name is used in order to refer to the European common carp and not to refer to the grass carp, also known as amur, that are originally from the country of Asia.

Catch and Release - This is a way to partake in the sport of fishing without removing fish from the wild. After an angler has retrieved a fish they carefully remove the hook from the fish, being careful to handle the fish as little as possible to avoid injuring the fish or opening it up to infections, and release the fish back into the water. In some bodies of water, this is the only legal option that is available as a result of local regulations that are designed in order to protect the fish population in that area.

Catfish - This is a type of bottom feeding fish with a wide mouth and whisker like organs that are located on the sides of the mouth known as barbels which actually contain the fish's taste buds. There are many species of catfish such as channel, flathead, blue, yellow, and black. Not content with just fishing, the sport of catching them goes by cat fishing, and the people who catch them are cat fishers.

Channel - This is the term for the bed of a small body of water like a river or stream. In a reservoir this term can be used to describe an underwater river or stream channel.

Chugger - This is the name for a type of plug that is used for top water fishing. The lure will have a head that is cupped, or concave so that when the lure is sharply pulled it will make a splash. Chugging is the term for working the lure across the water while splashing it repeatedly.

Chum - Chum is a messy mixture of chopped up fish including the internal organs. To chum water means to throw chum into the water in order to lure more fish to the water being fished. When you leave a trail of it behind a moving boat that is a chum line.

Photo Credits: WallTea

Originally posted 2009-11-24 03:26:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Englebright Lake

SFBoater — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:47:59 +0000

Englebright Lake is located in: Smartville, CA

Phone: (530) 639-2342

About the Lake:

This 815 acre lake is home to many trophy size fished and offers numerous boating opportunities. It was intended to be used as a storage depot for mining debris, and the nearby dam is made entirely of concrete. Camping is only allowed on boat, giving this lake a unique flair among boaters. The lake is nine miles long and features 24 miles of shoreline. There is a fee for camping, but it is nominal. Although this is a popular lake, overcrowding has not been an issue.

There are quite a few restrictions that visitors should be aware of. Please see our section on these restrictions as well as our special notes section for more information. It is best to call ahead to lake management to check on water levels and any other rules that you should be aware of before you arrive at the lake.

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Boat Launches:

Joe Miller Ravine

3 miles off Hwy. 20, take 2nd exit on Mooney Flat Rd., Smartville, CA 95977

Paved launch ramp, fee $2.00, free for paid campers, drinking water, fishing access, flush restrooms, marina, telephone.

Narrows

3 miles off Hwy. 20, take 1st exit on Mooney Flat Rd., Smartville, CA 95977

Paved launch ramp, fee $2.00, free for paid campers, drinking water, fishing access, flush restrooms, picnic area, telephone, park office.

Camping

Is Camping Allowed? Yes, at the following location:

US Army Corps of Engineers

P.O. Box 6, Smartville, CA 95977-0006 (530) 639-2342

3 miles off Hwy. 20 on Mooney Flat Rd., Smartville, CA 95977

Boat-in campsites only

Boating Restrictions:

There are a few restrictions that visitors must follow while boating. First, in boat camping is allowed, but boats must be moored. You may not moor your vessel unless you are camping. All boats are asked to travel in a counter clockwise motion around the lake. Please watch for submerged obstacles in this lake as they can be quite common.

Fishing

What kind of fish can be found at the lake? Record setting trout can be found here as well as huge bass and catfish.

Are there any regulations on fishing? Yes, according to lake management:

Trout: Open season all year. Limit: five trout

Bass: Open season all year. Limit: five bass. Minimum length: 12 in.

Catfish: Open season all year. Limit: no limit

Special Notes: Please note that there are several camping regulations at this lake. In boat camping is allowed. If you do camp on shore, please use the designated fire receptacles if you do have a fire. Animals must be either leashed or caged at all times. Please note that the water levels on the lake do fluctuate quite a bit. Please call ahead for more information before you get to the lake.

Nearby resorts and marinas:

Skippers Cove Marina

P.O. Box 5, Smartville, CA 95977 (530) 639-2272

3 miles off Hwy. 20, take 2nd exit on Mooney Flat Rd.

Rental boats, fuel and a store

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Alameda County Marinas Part 2

SFBoater — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:31:47 +0000

Union Point Basin

2301 East Embarcadero

Oakland, California 94606

Phone: 800.675.DOCK

Average water depth? 13 feet, but this is subject to change. Please call ahead for exact levels before you arrive.

Is there a marine stand by channel? No, not at this time, but you can reach the marina by phone.

What facilities are provided?

You'll find slips with electricity here but no docks are available.

Is there a pumpout station?

No, not at this time.

Is there a fuel dock?

Not at this location, but there are other marinas in the nearby area that stock fuel if you need some.

Are any guest services offered?

Yes, but we recommend making a reservation since this is a busy marina.

What amenities are offered?

Restrooms are the only thing on site, but there are stores and restaurants within easy walking distance.

Is there a boat launch? Not on site, but there is one nearby. Please be prepared to pay a fee to use it.

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Portobello Marina

11 Embarcadero West, Oakland, California 94607

Phone: 510.451.7000

Average water depth? 20 feet, but this is subject to change. Please call ahead for more information.

Is there a marine stand by channel? Not at this time.

What facilities are provided? The marina has docks with electricity, but no slips are available at this time.

Is there a pumpout station?

Yes, the marina does offer this service.

Is there a fuel dock?

No, but you can find several in the immediate area.

Are any guest services offered?

Yes, they do offer guest services, but you will need to call ahead to check availability.

What amenities are offered?

Restrooms are offered on site. For anything else you may need, you'll find stores and restaurants nearby.

Is there a boat launch? Yes, you can find the launch to the south of the marina.

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North Basin 1 and 2

Phone: 510.834.4591

Average water depth? 13 feet, but this can vary by location. Please call the harbor master at the location of your choice for more information on levels.

Is there a marine stand by channel? No, but you can reach the marina by phone.

What facilities are provided?

Currently, the facility offers slips with electricity but no docks.

Is there a pumpout station?

Yes, this marina does provide this service.

Is there a fuel dock?

No, not at this time.

Are any guest services offered?

Guests are allowed, but subject to availability. We recommend calling both facilities to see if you can find an opening.

What amenities are offered?

Although there is not much here, you can find several stores and restaurants within a short distance. The only thing on site are restrooms.

Is there a boat launch? No, this facility does not offer a boat ramp. However, there are several in the immediate area and many are free to use. Please call the harbor master for more information.

Address for Basin 1: 1295 Embarcadero, Oakland, California 94807

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Address for Basin 2: 1000 Embarcadero, Oakland, California 94807

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