Announcing the Delta Doo Dah 3D

After last month’s seemingly incessant rains, thoughts of many Bay Area sailors turned to sunnier locales. For some, Mexico or Hawaii came to mind. For others, it was the Delta — and specifically the Delta Doo Dah, a fun little local rally we started a couple years ago to encourage folks to explore their own backyard. The event has proven very popular over its first two runnings — last year, all 50 spots were spoken for in just 12 hours — and for good reason: our hosts go above and beyond to welcome Doo Dah’ers in style, our sponsors supply loads of swag, and the participants themselves really know how to have a good time!

Which is why we’re so excited to announce that registration for the Delta Doo Dah 3D is officially open UPDATE: After just 30 minutes, the 50-boat roster is full! The rally unofficially starts on Friday, July 29, with an evening skippers’ meeting at Berkeley YC, but truly gets rolling the following morning when the fleet sails under the Richmond Bridge around 11:30. That afternoon, Vallejo YC will greet the fleet with a party that’s rumored to include a live band. Owl Harbor is the next stop on the itinerary, followed by the ever-popular Bethel Island beach party hosted by Boyd’s Harbor and Peter Yates. The fleet will have three free days to explore on their own before meeting up once again at Stockton Sailing Club on Friday, August 5 for the final Doo Dah Hoopla Party.

The event costs just $59 per boat and includes moorage at all of the host facilities, a burgee and a T-shirt (you can order more shirts during registration — check out the DDD News page for what it’ll look like — and some cool hats will soon be available for order). Before signing up, please read the event’s Notice of Rally, and make sure you and your crew really can take off for the week of July 30-August 5 — there are no refunds! With only 50 spots available on the roster, we expect the list to fill quickly, but don’t despair if you get a ‘Registration is closed’ message as we always have last-minute cancellations — last year every person on the waiting list was offered a space. And even if you can’t make the Doo Dah, everyone’s welcome to drop by our online forum for some great discussions on cruising the Delta.

It’s gonna be hot!

UPDATE: After just 30 minutes, the 50-boat roster is full!