Have a single friend looking to meet friendly active people?  Looking to infuse a little romance in your existing relationship?  Come join us on the river Saturday, July 26th, from 7pm-10pm to mingle, paddle, sip wine and enjoy dessert.

Meet at the dock by the old River House restaurant for the first ever Friends singles fundraising event. Mixer to include up to three paddle partners picked per person!! Couples welcome too.  $25.00 per person.  For more information and advance tickets call (707) 781-6984.

This month we plan a 6 mi. trip downstream to Lakeville Marina for an outdoor picnic. Many of us plan to pull out downstream so a shuttle service will take place at 5:30 PM. Meet at the Petaluma Marina launch Ramp; 781 Baywood Dr. The flotilla departs from the Marina at 6PM.

The Nautical Mass is a freeform event (based on bicycling’s Critical Mass) for folks who want to get out on the River at the end of the week in non-motorized watercraft. It is held on the last Friday of the month and usually departs from the Petaluma Marina.  People are free form their own groups, set their own agendas, or follow the leaders. Last months event included many members of the Petaluma Paddlers.

What kind of game fish can you catch in the Petaluma? How do you catch them? Are they edible?

These questions and more are frequently asked by people who are curious about the Petaluma River’s fishing resources. Friends will provide answers to these questions and more on July 26th as we team with experts from Western Sports Shop and others to present a Friends of the Petaluma River Fishing Fair. Come to the Petaluma Marina on Sat July 26th from 9AM to 1PM to learn about the tackle, techniques, and locations that many successful local anglers use.
Keep on eye here on the Friends website and also visit Western Sport Shop’s website for updates on this event!