Delta Doo Dah ‘Fab 4’ is Open!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Delta Doo Dah ‘Fab 4’ edition, July 28-August 3, is now open for registration. We started this little rally four years ago with the hopes it would encourage Bay sailors to explore their own backyard, whether as part of the rally or on their own. Though we keep the entry list at 50 to not only make the fleet manageable but also because most spots in the Delta can’t host much more than 50 boats, hundreds of Bay Area sailors vie for the coveted positions every year. In the past, registration has been a first-come, first-served process — Delta Doo Dah 3D sold out in 25 minutes last year — but in an effort to allow everyone an opportunity to join in the fun in the sun, we’ve changed the process this year.

Registration will be open HERE until midnight tonight. Registrants will fill out a short form with their information but will not be asked for payment. Tomorrow, the Doodettes — Christine Weaver and yours truly — will randomly select and notify 50 entries, who will then have 24 hours to complete the registration process and make their payment of $99. In the meantime, we’ll build a waiting list from the remaining registrations. If any of the first 50 don’t respond or pay within 24 hours, we’ll take them off the list and offer their spot to the next person on the waiting list.

So what can you expect on the Doo Dah? The entire itinerary hasn’t been nailed down yet, but we do know that Berkeley YC will once again graciously host our  Kickoff Party on July 27. The official start will be the next morning at the Richmond Bridge as the fleet makes their way to Vallejo YC. From there, everyone will enjoy the hospitality of Peter Yates and the gang at the Sugar Barge, Devery Stockon and her terrific staff at Owl Harbor, and our new hosts at King Island Resort. Keep an eye out at www.DeltaDooDah.com for the complete itinerary, but also to join in our online Delta forum to share tips, anchorages and fun stories. You’ll get all of this, plus a burgee and T-shirt stuffed into a swag bag with other goodies from sponsors for the measly $99 entry fee! (You can order more shirts and a cool new hat during the final registration process.) But we should warn you to make sure you can actually ‘do the Doo’ before signing up as there are no refunds. (You can read the Notice of Rally here.)

So relax, there’s no need to rush your registration. If you’re reading this after work, you’re not too late. Go ahead and sign up anytime before midnight tonight at the link above. Just don’t put off what you can do today or you’ll miss out on one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a C-note.