The start of boating season kicks off this weekend on the San Francisco Bay.  Boats will be out en force for the 94th annual “Opening Day on the Bay” this coming Sunday.  Opening Day on the Bay marks the official opening of the San Francisco boating season.  The event is hosted by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association,  (PICYA), an organization which represents over 100 yacht clubs in Northern California.  PICYA  was formed in San Francisco in 1896 to improve communications between yacht clubs, provide uniform racing rules, and encourage yachting.

Opening day on the bay is a spectacular sight as hundreds of boats take to the water with sails up for the season opener.

• When: Sunday April 25, 2010, 12 noon
• Where: Crissy Field to Pier 39
• What: The 94th Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” decorated boat parade, hosted by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA).  The parade will feature over 120 historic workboats, fireboats, Vessel Assist towboats, classic and contemporary craft decorated to the theme. There will be both power and sail boats competing for best decoration honors. The decorated boat contest theme this year is “Building Bridges.”
• More Information: picya.org