Richmond Marina & Harbor News

Jazz Up Your Sundays at This Hidden Gem in Richmond!

WHEN:  Sunday afternoons from 3-7pm

WHAT: Listen to live Jazz on the water and enjoy great beverages and American specialties from Nobilis Restaurant.

WHERE: Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond

Surrounded by hills flush with Oaks on three sides, Point San Pablo Harbor is located at the tip of the Point Molate peninsula and is accessible by water and the road to the peninsula, Stenmark Dr. PSPH houses a marina, recreational boating, a small live-aboard community, Nobilis Restaurant and the Point San Pablo Harbor Club.

$: The events are free, though a $5 donation for the musicians would be appreciated.

CLUB JAZZ SERIES: DECEMBER’S LINEUP

Sun, Dec 2nd, 3-7pm, Club Jazz Series: Craig & MacGregor Band

Register: https://craig-macgregor.eventbrite.com/

Sun, Dec 9th, 3-7pm, Club Jazz Series: McBride Pera Starkweather

Register: https://joyce-mcbride.eventbrite.com/

Sun, Dec 16th, 1-5pm, The Harbor Hop! Swing with Silver Bell Trio and DJ Keith Azoubel

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-harbor-hop-silver-bell-trio-dj-keith-azoubel-tickets-51786494800

About Nobilis Restaurant
Nobilis Restaurant is open for lunch and brunch on weekends.

Wed-Fri, 11am to 5pm; Sat/Sun 10am-5pm

Their creative, sustainable and locally sourced American menu includes breakfast specialties such as Blackstone Benedict and Chicken ‘n Pancakes. Lunch crispy fried oysters, the Har-burger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Caesar Salad and North Coast Clam Chowder. Featuring some of best of Richmond beverages, Nobilis offers up East Brother and Benoit Casper beers as well as Catahoula coffee and a curated wine selection from all over the world.

Arriving by water?
If arriving by boat, please contact the marina office at 510-233-3224 for information regarding guest slip availability or email [email protected].

Photo courtesy of pspyh.com

Arriving by land?

For GPS, their address is 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond CA. 94801 or try their previous address of 1900 Western Drive.

From the East Bay:

From Interstate 80 (either direction), take the San Rafael exit to Interstate 580 West towards the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Just before the toll plaza, take the Point Molate/Stenmark Drive exit (right). Follow signs to Point San Pablo Yacht Harbor.

From Marin:

Cross the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, east-bound. There is no Point Molate exit from this direction, so you’ll need to take the Richmond Pkwy / PT Richmond exit instead. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp, merge onto Castro St., go under the freeway, then take the right hand on-ramp for I-580 West, heading back towards the bridge. Just before the toll plaza, take the Point Molate/Stenmark Drive exit (right). Follow signs to Point San Pablo Yacht Harbor.

Point San Pablo Harbor,1900 Stenmark Drive, Richmond, CA 94801   510-233-3224

 

By |2018-11-30T08:22:57-08:00November 30th, 2018|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Enjoy the Sunset & Tauber/Browning Jazz @ Riggers Loft Tonight!

WHEN: Friday, September 14, 6-9pm (Happy Hour 4-6pm)

WHERE: Riggers Loft, 1325 Canal Blvd. in Richmond on the Bay –  Directions: Take I-580 to Canal / Garrard exit. Turn towards the bay and follow Canal in the Port. Continue on Canal as it winds and winds around the perimeter of the Port. When you can go no further and the bay is in front of you, you have arrived.

WHO:

Come see Craig Browning play jazz on the Hammond Organ as few can.  And listen to Jeff Tauber play the classics,  from Gershwin to Porter, on Tenor and Soprano Saxes. Accompanied by Kevin Blackmon on drums.  According to Tauber, We’ve been playing as an Organ/Sax based combo since 2016. There are no other Hammond Organ/Saxophone based jazz bands playing gigs in the Bay area anymore (if you’ve ever tried to move a 400 pound Hammond organ from gig to gig, you know why). Craig and I play the ‘Great American Songbook’.”

Craig Browning on the Hammond organ

WHAT:

  • Great award-winning wines & cider – taste a flight or have a glass
  • Food Trucks
  • Beautiful Sunset on San Francisco Bay
  • Great company and great Jazz

 

About Riggers Loft

Riggers Loft Wine Company is a wine bar destination – a collective wine bar, tasting room, working winery and cidery. They are home to principle owners R&B Cellars, as well as Carica Wines, Irish Monkey Cellars, Barrel + Ink, and Far West Cider Company.

This historic building that once played a vital role in building the Liberty and Victory ships of World War II is now a working winery and cidery with a beautiful, comfortable tasting room and a stunning, panoramic view of the San Francisco skyline and beyond. It is chic with a gritty urban feel that reflects the building’s history and showcases history-in-the-making on San Francisco Bay.

Jeff Tauber on Sax at Riggers Loft

By |2021-11-01T11:22:18-07:00September 14th, 2018|0 Comments

Immerse Yourself in Nature on the Bay Trail in Richmond on Saturday

Events Along the Bay Trail – East Bay Regional Parks Presents:

When: Saturday, August 18

What:

8 – 10am: Birding at Dotson Family Marsh. Join EBRPD Naturalist Anthony Fisher in Point Pinole staging area at end of Goodrick Ave. to check out the latest shorebird models freshly minted in the Arctic with some other birds as well. Info: 544-2233.

9:30am – 2pm: Greens at Work Restoration Along Bay Trail. Join Tom and Jane Kelly to help continue their ongoing native plant restoration project along the Bay Trail between Central Avenue and Point Isabel Regional Shoreline. It’s easy work and the more volunteers that come out to help for an hour or two will make the Bay Trail sparkle. Where: Pt. Isabel, on the Bay Trail, halfway between the dog park and Central Avenue. Just off I-580 (take Central to the bottom of the I-580 overpass). At the stop sign (Rydin Road) turn right and park along Rydin Road. (If you pass Costco on your right, you’ve gone too far!) They set up about half way between the Bay Trail entrance and the dog park. Contact info: Tom Kelly (510) 704-8626 work or 684-6484 cell or tkelly@kyotousa. Please do RSVP – it will help them coordinate tools with the East Bay Regional Park District. And remember to bring good energy, hats, sun screen, water, and family and friends. They will supply gloves, tools, and refreshments.

10am – Noon: Point Molate Site Tour: Tour Point Molate as part of the City’s process seeking input on the future of Point Molate. Meet at Point Molate Building 1, 2100 Stenmark Drive. Free shuttle available from Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza (limited seats available) from 9 – 9:30am. CLICK HERE to RSVP and register.

10am – 4pm: Brooks Island Kayak Adventure.  This trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks across sheltered bay water with spectacular views of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s preserved shoreline and then come ashore to enjoy a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the island, which is normally closed to visitors. Registration required at 1-888-327-2757 and press option 2. Fee: $85 for residents of Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Kayaks and gear provided.

Download the latest Richmond Bay Trail Map.

Overview of Richmond’s Bay Trail

The San Francisco Bay Trail is a planned 500-mile recreational and transportation corridor encircling San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.  Authorized by State legislation in 1987, cities and counties developed the Bay Trail Plan in 1989 under the auspices of the Bay Trail Project of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). As of early 2017, about 350 miles of Bay Trail have been completed.

In 2000, the Richmond City Council adopted Resolution 2-00 stating:

  • “The Bay Trail will make Richmond a better place to live and work by creating new recreational opportunities for bicycling, walking, running and roller skating. facilitating access to shoreline parks, allowing residents to walk and bicycle between neighborhoods, and reducing automobile traffic and congestion.”
  • “The Bay Trail will provide economic benefits to Richmond by showcasing Richmond’s beauty and recreational values, attracting visitors and new residents, and contributing to a climate that attracts new business.”
 

 

 

 
 
 
By |2018-08-17T14:54:53-07:00August 17th, 2018|0 Comments

Taste of Richmond is Back at Rigger’s Loft Wine Co. on the Bay – Sunday, May 20th!

Don’t miss out on the second annual Taste of Richmond on the beautiful San Francisco Bay at Riggers Loft Wine Co.!

  • WHEN:  Sunday, May 20, 2018, 2-6 pm
  • WHERE: Riggers Loft Wine Co., 1325 Canal Blvd on the SF Bay in Richmond
  • WHAT: A community celebration of the local restaurants, breweries and wineries in Richmond. Enjoy delicious food and beverages from Richmond restaurants, caterers, wine and craft beer producers, all while soaking in spectacular sweeping views of the Bay, the City of San Francisco skyline and Richmond’s treasured shoreline!

Here’s who will be serving you as they are thc vendors committed to date.

  1. R & B Cellars
  2. Far West Cider
  3. Carica Wines
  4. Benoit Casper Brewing Co.
  5. Bubbaloo Café
  6. Food Servive Partners
  7. Lemur International, Inc.
  8. Oren’s Kitchen
  9. Up & Under Grill and Pub
  10. Richmond Certified Farmers’s Mkt
  11. Mississippi Catfish
  12. Kim’s Louisiana Fried Turkey
  13. Quiche & Carry
  14. Anh Vietnamese Kitchen
  15. Jimi Z Grill & Golden Gate Meet
  16. El Sol
  17. Nobilis
  18. Curbside Kitchen
  19. East Brother Beer Company
  20. SF Pizza Company
  21. Assemble Restaurant
  22. Catahoula Coffee Co.
  • ADMISSION COST: $20 each. Children 10 & under free.
  • ADMISSION INCLUDES: 1 complimentary taste from each participating vendor, with the opportunity to purchase additional portions. Alcohol tastes and sales only permitted to ticket holders 21+.
  • BUY TICKETS: .  Tickets are selling fast!  Buy your TICKETS here.


Taste of Richmond is presented by the City of Richmond Economic Development Commission with support from the Riggers Loft Wine Company and other sponsors. Proceeds from Taste of Richmond will support small business attraction and retention in the City of Richmond.

By |2018-05-15T10:42:45-07:00May 15th, 2018|Tags: , |0 Comments

Richmond Yacht Club: Fun Club Develops Next Gen of Sailors

As the story goes, Richmond Yacht Club was established in 1932 by a group of locals trying to create affordable sailing. They built their own boats, sewed their own sails and built their own clubhouse and started running their own races. RYC members are committed to their club and are still all volunteers running it. RYC started out south of their current location on Brickyard Cove Rd at what now houses the San Pablo Yacht Club, home to the El Toro Statue. The history of the El Toro is another story for another time.

“RYC has a sign when you first walk into the club that says This Club Was Built for Fun,” says member Kim Paternoster. “I’ve been a member for over three years now, and I can attest that not only has there been a lot of fun that has been had, but the club is the most ‘sailingest’ club in the Bay Area too. Our junior program is top notch and has launched numerous Olympians and Americas Cup sailors.”

Chris Nash coaching juniors

As Kim noted, a driving force in the club’s commitment to sailing is their Junior Program for youth ages 8-18 years old. Junior Program volunteers, Dick Loomis, Chris Nash and John Amen shared their passion about the program with SF on the Bay. RYC has been teaching the junior program since 1951. Chris Nash said he learned to sail early on. His parents built their boat and, joined the club in 1951 and kept the kids sailing. “We all learned to sail as kids and now our grandkids are in the program. Four generations at the RYC.”

“The program teaches beginners, making it fun and then they stick around,” explains Chris. “If they are relaxed, they sail better. The whole point is if we teach people how to sail then they don’t have a bad experience.” So they don’t put the sail up at first. Beginners start out with the boat, tiller, rudder and centerboard – no sail. “You learn how your body moves and turns around in the boat.”

“We are watching juniors as if we are teaching new instructors. That’s how we look at it,” continues Chris. His son is now an advance instructor – a step beyond dad!

All the lead instructors are past junior program graduates. The program is comprised of all volunteers – families are involved serving up sandwiches, coaching, generally helping to keep things running smoothly so the kids have a positive experience.

While Dick was Commodore of the club he was an incredible advocate for bringing kids into the wonderful world of sailing. “The thing is – we concentrate on the kids,” said Dick. There are about 80 young people in the juniors program each year. More juniors are members all year long.

Some go off to college and make extra money during the summer teaching sailing at RYC. It’s a lifelong involvement. “My mother is almost 90 yr. old and her heart her passion is still sailing,” said Chris.

“In the late 60s,” continues Dick, “my father thought. ‘Let’s get the kids involved in sailing – the sailing community’s a good bunch of people.’” And Dick is still involved and known as Mr. Fun.

RYC wants to introduce people to sailing. Each year they have Sail a Small Boat Day the first Saturday in March. Everyone is invited to participate – families and anyone of any age. “We give them life jackets, free hot dogs and then they get on a boat of any size,” explained John.

“The sailing community is fun,” comments Chris. It has a huge impact on young people’s lives. It’s not all about racing. We teach sportsmanship.”

“They learn a life lesson of how to be competitive and still be sporting,” says Dick.“ And we really encourage women sailors.” They all noted that many of the juniors go off to college and become engineers.

Also of note, Richmond Yacht Club, established an after school STEMsail program for Richmond youth. STEM is a curriculum designed to educate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  STEMsail seeks to reinforce these concepts utilizing sailing as a practical platform for learning with a special emphasis on sustainability and an awareness of our marine environment, according to the website.

STEMsail partnered with US Sailing, the governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, to initiate a program called REACH at the Richmond Yacht Club. The Reach program has ten modules including wind measurement, buoyancy, water quality and environmental stewardship.

Sailing gives youth the opportunity to get outside and become aware of the world around them. It peaks their curiosity as to how the world works. Besides learning sportsmanship, youth learn about being part of a community and how their contributions matter. “The number of people who volunteer out of wanting to share their own passion for sailing is mind-blowing,” continues Kim. “All of this makes me proud to belong to the Richmond Yacht Club!”

Photography Credits: Ornaith Keane

 

By |2018-04-26T10:02:00-07:00April 26th, 2018|Tags: , , |0 Comments

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