Opening Day on San Francisco Bay

540 Water Street,Oakland CA 94607

24 April, 2022

Description

Opening Day on the San Francisco Bay, April 24, 2022. Join us aboard the historic Presidential Yacht USS Potomac for Opening Day on the San Francisco Bay, Sunday April 24, 2022. This is an annual celebration of the maritime community on the SF Bay. The festivities include: the Blessings of the Fleet in Raccoon Straight and the Parade of Boats along the San Francisco city front. The USS Potomac was President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s "Floating White House" and personal retreat. Opened to the public in 1995, the Association for the Preservation of the Presidential Yacht Potomac now operates this National Historic Landmark as an active memorial to FDR and the momentous times through which he led our Nation. You will experience the excitement of living history while on board our beautifully restored ship. This is a one-of-a-kind memorial and a floating National Historic site. We sail with a Captain, crew and highly experienced docents who can provide guests with insights into the history of the Potomac. For everyone’s protection all our on-board crew and volunteers are fully vaccinated and boosted. We will require that all guests are also fully vaccinated and boosted - proof of all 3 vaccination will be checked at the gate - no exceptions for anyone regardless of age or condition. We strongly recommend you have a mask available. Covid safety guidelines for Alameda County as of the date of the sailing will be our guide. Please secure your tickets early: This event sells out every year. This is one of the most popular days of sailing on the San Francisco Bay. Bag lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments are included! What to Wear: For your safety we must ask that no one wear high-heeled or platform shoes. The ladders are steep, the thresholds are raised, and the ship is moving. You need stable shoes to be safe. It is best to dress in layers as the wind and weather can change from warm to cool and calm to windy very quickly. We do not offer blankets on-board, but you're welcome to bring your own! Be at the dock at 9:30am on Sunday April 24th for our 10am departure. Jack London Sq. next to the Ferry Terminal. Please join us for this wonderful event. We look forward to seeing you. -USS Potomac Assoc.