Opening Day of South Bay Sailing May 3 Features Decorated Boat Parade at Port of Redwood City

The public is invited to join the yacht clubs and boating organizations of the South Bay and the Port of Redwood City for the 76th annual South Bay Opening Day Saturday, May 3. This year’s theme is “South Bay Magic.”

The highlight is the Opening Day decorated boat parade and blessing of the fleet at 11 a.m., best viewed from the Port’s waterfront access area and public fishing pier. Spectators will vote for their favorite decorated boat to determine who will receive the coveted “Spectators Choice Award.” Water activities also include a visiting Coast Guard cutter Friday evening and Saturday, rowing club and kayaking demonstrations, and vessels from the Sea and Mariner Scouts.

There will be exhibits in the Sequoia Yacht Club parking lot area, including booths by the Port, Marine Science Institute, police and fire departments, West Marine, Dock-walkers, Power Squadron, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. A band will play music from noon to 2 p.m.  Lunch is available for purchase at the Sequoia Yacht Club.

Grand Marshall is Mayor Jeff Gee from Redwood City.

More details at http://southbayopeningday.org/2014/