Events
Aug 2nd 2008
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Petaluma River Fest feat. “The Mayor’s Boat Ride IIâ€
That is the date for the Sesquicentennial River Fest. It will be a day not to miss! The downtown turning basin and Water St. will be filled with historic boats, & much more:
• See the S. F. Maritime Museum’s Scow Schooner Alma and dozens of boats from the past including beautiful Master Mariner sailboats, Classic old motor boats, and the Traditional Small Craft Association’s rowing & sailing dinghies
• Watch and participate in a variety of River games like blindfolded rowing races
• Enjoy rides on the River offered by local Sea Scouts
• Visit many interesting displays and booths with River related information
• Listen to music by local performers, while enjoying food & drink
River Festivities begin with “The Mayor’s Boat Ride†departing 10:00am from the Marina!
Last year’s event had 82 non-motorized watercraft traveling from the Marina to the Turning Basin in Downtown Petaluma. 150 people participated, with canoes, wooden boats, racing sculls, kayaks, bicycle devices, and more!
“Come join us, WE HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!! It will be even better this year because we will enter the turning basin to kick off the Petaluma River Fest; part of Petaluma’s year long Sesquicentennial Celebration. Happy 150th Birthday Petaluma!â€
–Pamela Torliatt, Mayor, City of Petaluma
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Race for the River
Friends of the Petaluma River invites all paddlers and rowers to join us for a special day of fun and discovery on the River. We invite you to join us with any craft you can think of, as long as it is human-powered: outriggers, shells, kayaks, surfskis, canoes, rafts, tubes…..whatever! This is a day the whole family can enjoy, so bring the kids, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, and enjoy a day of fun and exploration on the Petaluma River. It’s a Race like no other: a marine treasure hunt that celebrates the rich bounty and beauty of the River. The course will cover some 6 miles along the River up and down stream from the Marina. Along the way, and sometimes hidden in tributaries, will be positioned some 30 floating markers that designate points of natural, commercial, and historical interest. It’s the job of each team to “tag†as many of the markers as they can in 2½ hours. Strategy and speed will favor the most competitive teams, but some teams may just enjoy paddling around while observing the fun and the rich wildlife that the River calls its home. So come on down and join in the fun!
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August 10, 2008
Petaluma River Fest feat. “The Mayor’s Boat Ride IIâ€
That is the date for the Sesquicentennial River Fest. It will be a day not to miss! The downtown turning basin and Water St. will be filled with historic boats, & much more:
• See the S. F. Maritime Museum’s Scow Schooner Alma and dozens of boats from the past including beautiful Master Mariner sailboats, Classic old motor boats, and the Traditional Small Craft Association’s rowing & sailing dinghies
• Watch and participate in a variety of River games like blindfolded rowing races
• Enjoy rides on the River offered by local Sea Scouts
• Visit many interesting displays and booths with River related information
• Listen to music by local performers, while enjoying food & drink
River Festivities begin with “The Mayor’s Boat Ride†departing 10:00am from the Marina!
Last year’s event had 82 non-motorized watercraft traveling from the Marina to the Turning Basin in Downtown Petaluma. 150 people participated, with canoes, wooden boats, racing sculls, kayaks, bicycle devices, and more!
“Come join us, WE HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!! It will be even better this year because we will enter the turning basin to kick off the Petaluma River Fest; part of Petaluma’s year long Sesquicentennial Celebration. Happy 150th Birthday Petaluma!â€
–Pamela Torliatt, Mayor, City of Petaluma
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June 09, 2008
Race for the River
Friends of the Petaluma River invites all paddlers and rowers to join us for a special day of fun and discovery on the River. We invite you to join us with any craft you can think of, as long as it is human-powered: outriggers, shells, kayaks, surfskis, canoes, rafts, tubes…..whatever! This is a day the whole family can enjoy, so bring the kids, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, and enjoy a day of fun and exploration on the Petaluma River. It’s a Race like no other: a marine treasure hunt that celebrates the rich bounty and beauty of the River. The course will cover some 6 miles along the River up and down stream from the Marina. Along the way, and sometimes hidden in tributaries, will be positioned some 30 floating markers that designate points of natural, commercial, and historical interest. It’s the job of each team to “tag†as many of the markers as they can in 2½ hours. Strategy and speed will favor the most competitive teams, but some teams may just enjoy paddling around while observing the fun and the rich wildlife that the River calls its home. So come on down and join in the fun!
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