FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2016 STRICTLY SAIL PACIFIC BOAT SHOW TAKES OVER NEW LOCATION AT CRANEWAY PAVILION AND MARINA BAY YACHT HARBOR IN RICHMOND, CALIF. APRIL 7-10

New Sailboats and Luxury Yachts Will Fill the Waterfront In and Out of the Water Along with Seminars and More

Richmond, Calif. (March 29, 2016) – The 2016 Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show, the West Coast’s largest sail boat show, will cruise into its new location, the Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor on the waterfront in Richmond, California, from Thursday, April 7 through Sunday, April 10. This four-day sailing spectacular will feature all that is hot in the world of sailing including new sailboats, gear, accessories, hardware, more than 100 seminars, hands-on workshops, advanced sailing classes, stand up paddle board races, model boat races and more.

From nautical novices to serious sailors, the Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show is the place for people to immerse themselves in the sailing lifestyle, talk to experts, participate in hands-on seminars, learn new sailing techniques, get on the water and have fun. Sailboats of every size and budget will fill the waterfront, both in the Craneway Pavilion and in the water at the Marina Bay Yacht Harbor including sleek racers, catamarans, luxury yachts and dinghies.

An abundance of new sailboats will be on display from Beneteau, C&C Yachts, Catalina, Elan, Dehler, Hanse, Hobie, Hunter, J/Boats, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Laser, RS and more ranging in size from an 8-foot Bic O’Pen to a 55-foot luxury yacht. Attendees will also get the opportunity to test sail some of the latest sailboats on the market including an RS Quest, courtesy of Discover Sailing. (These boats are available on a limited basis at the show, get ahead of the crowd and register online.)

“This new location allows us more space both inside for gear, equipment and seminars, as well as outside in the water to display all the new boats,” said Sail America Association Manager Peter Durant. “This new shoreline access also allows us to add several fun in-water activities including stand up paddle board races, model boat racing, high school sailing team practices and more.”

A packed seminar schedule will offer informative seminars for all levels of sailors, from sharpening their craft to learning something new. The best in the industry will present more than 90 free seminars with topics ranging from Solar Power on Boats to Downwind Sailing Techniques. Additionally, a collection of advanced sailing seminars and workshops includes a U.S. Sailing 4-hour Coastal Safety at Sea Course challenging the more seasoned sailor. Dozens of active on-the-water learning opportunities are also available with certified instructors, courtesy of Discover Sailing.

Check out the latest innovative products and gear from the top names in sailing. Several new products will be making their US and West Coast debuts allowing attendees to be among the first to experience these exciting new products in person. To see a sampling of the products making their West Coast debut, please visit, www.strictlysailpacific.com/new-products.

Additional show highlights include:
• Stand Up Paddle Board Races – Get an early start to the day and enjoy the glassy waters of the bay by joining in on the Stand Up Paddle Board Race on Saturday, April 9, at 8 a.m. right in the Inner Harbor Basin at the show. Bring your own board or easily rent one in advance from 101 Surf Sports to participate. Whether you paddle or just want to watch, it’s a great way to start your Saturday. For board rental or more information, contact 101 Surf Sports at www.101surfsports.com or call, 415/524-8492.
• Model Boat Races – Watch model boat racing in the Inner Harbor Basin at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day of the show. Cheer on these mini yachts as they make their way through the water to claim first place and learn about all the fun of model boat racing, courtesy of the Sacramento Model Yacht Club, the Elk Grove MYC and the North Bay RC Sailing Club.
• Berkeley High School and Sir Francis Drake High School Sailing Team’s Practice – Young sailors will delight Strictly Sail Pacific attendees as more than 30 sailors make their way through the waters for practice in front of the show on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Author’s Corner – Check out the latest books from top sailing authors, chat with the experts, purchase a signed book and hear a tale or two about any number of sailing topics and adventures at the Author’s Corner.
• Dockside “Belly Biology” Program – Join marine science educators and the crew of the Derek M. Baylis sailing research vessel each day of the show, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for an at-the-dock science based program to learn about the health of San Francisco Bay and our oceans. Participants will collect specimens from the dock and the water and analyze their findings, courtesy of Wylie Charters and the crew of the Derek M. Baylis. (A $15 donation is suggested, but not required.)
• GetMYBoat’s Life Jacket Drive with NFL’s David Casper – Join Hall of Fame member and former tight end for the Oakland Raiders David Casper to promote safe boating with a free life jacket exchange for the first 100 visitors to show up at booth H11 in the Craneway Pavilion on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Casper will share boating stories and participants are encouraged to bring their old life jackets to exchange for a free brand new Type-III PFD, courtesy of GetMyBoat and SailSFBay.org.
• Parties Galore – From Friday evening TGIF fun to the legendary Cruising Outpost Party, there are plenty of opportunities to share good times with like-minded sailing fans.

The show will take place at Craneway Pavilion 1414 Harbour Way S., and the nearby Marina Bay Yacht Harbor, in Richmond, California. The City of Richmond offers some of the best waterfront access in the San Francisco Bay Area, including more than 32 miles of shoreline with access to the San Francisco Bay Bike Trail connecting nearby Albany, Emeryville and Oakland, making Richmond the perfect host destination for all that is sailing. Attendees are encouraged to Boat, Bike or BART to the show. The new location offers guest docks, miles of bike paths and just a short walk from the Richmond BART Station and AC Transit Bus Line #74 (Ford Point Stop). For more information on where to eat, stay and play in Richmond, visit http://visitrichmondca.com.

Show hours are: Thursday, April 7, Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 one-day adult, children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult, $28 two-day adult pass and $48 four-day pass. To purchase advance tickets visit www.strictlysailpacific.com.

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About Sail America:
Sail America is the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry and plays a vital role for all companies that are involved in providing sailing-related products and services. Established in 1990 by members of the U.S. sailing industry, Sail America now has over 200 members representing all segments of the sailing market. With a professional staff, a dedicated board of directors, and a team of volunteers and supporters, Sail America works hard to promote the health and growth of sailing. For additional information, visit SailAmerica.com

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7: 4PM – 7PM

HISTORIC RICHMOND WATERFRONT SAILS INTO THE PRESENT WITH
STRICTLY SAIL PACIFIC BOAT SHOW

Reception Celebrates Richmond’s New Historic Shoreline

“Richmond’s historic waterfront is sailing into the maritime present as the proud 2016 host of the largest in-water sail boat show on the West Coast,” said Beth Javens of the Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau.

WHEN: Thursday April 7: 4pm – 7pm

WHERE: Salute e Vita Ristorante
1900 Esplanade Marina Bay, Richmond

WHAT: Richmond Scores Big Win: Hosting West Coast’s Largest Boat / Maritime Show for the First Time at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion.
Discover the unique and accessible Richmond shoreline with members of the shoreline business community, community developers and the Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau.

WEB: www.visitrichmondca.com

WHY: As part of the celebratory activities along the shoreline in conjunction with the Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show, April 7 – 10, 2016, the Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting a private event for media interested in learning more about the distinctive 32 miles of shoreline that offers spectacular views of San Francisco Bay, historic architecture, outdoor activities including biking, hiking, boating, dining, wine tasting, unique Bed & Breakfast get-a-ways and a vibrant historical legacy. Established as a 501c-6 tourism business improvement district established in 2004, the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing organization for the City of Richmond, California.

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CALIFORNIA CRAB INDUSTRY TO CELEBRATE DUNGENESS DEBUT WITH
FISHERMEN’S WHARF CRAB FEED

WHO: California’s Crab Fleet, Crab Buyers, Allied Industries, Regulators, and Community

WHAT: Crab Feed to Celebrate the Opening of California Dungeness Crab Season

WHEN: Friday, April 1: 1pm – 3 pm

WHERE: Fishermen’s Wharf, San Francisco
In front of the Seaman’s Chapel: Pier 45

San Francisco – After languishing through a four-month long closure, inclement weather, and price negotiations, California’s crab fishermen and women are finally ready to get back to work providing the safe, local and sustainable seafood icon that has become synonymous with California seafood: Dungeness crab.

To commemorate the California Department of Fish & Wildlife’s decision to open the fishery on 26 March, the crab industry will host a crab feed for industry representatives, regulators and policy-makers who all played a role in successfully navigating the unprecedented fishery closure. The media is invited to join in the occasion, which will take place on Friday afternoon in front of the Fishermen’s and Seamen’s Memorial Chapel on Fishermen’s Wharf.

Offering remarks will be Representative Jared Huffman (D-North Coast), a longtime ally of California’s fishing fleet; State Senator Mike McGuire (D- North Coast/North Bay), chair of California’s Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture; San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, a champion of San Francisco’s fishing community; and Lori French, president of Central Coast Women for Fisheries and member of a multi-generational fishing family.

“It’s been a incredibly difficult road for California’s crab fleet,” said Tim Sloane, executive director of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations. “But the time has come to put the past in the past, and some crab on the dinner table.”

“The quality looks great, the fleet is finally back to work, and I can tell you that it will have been worth the wait,” said Larry Collins, President of the San Francisco Crab Boat Owners’ Association. “Consider it your civic duty as a Californian to take advantage of the best seafood your fishermen have to offer.”

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) indefinitely delayed the Dungeness crab season, which would have started on November 15, 2015, due to concerns over the presence of domoic acid in crab samples. CDFW, in concert with the California of Public Health and the Office of Health Hazard Assessment, determined that any health concerns for crabs south of the Sonoma/Mendocino County had passed, and announced the opening of the fishery in that area on March 18, more than four months after the season would have normally started.

California’s crab fishery is normally worth approximately $65 million on an annual basis to the 600-odd vessels that participate in the fishery. That figure does not account for economic impacts through the supply chain after crabs cross the dock. California’s crab fleet and those allied industries suffered a huge impact during the closure, which lead California Governor Jerry Brown to request a fishery disaster declaration from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Representatives Huffman and Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) to introduce a disaster relief bill in Congress. California’s crabbers are ready to put those hardships behind them.

“Thank god and the ocean that our fishing families can start picking up the pieces,” said Central Coast Women for Fisheries President Lori French. “Crabbers really came together during the closure, and now we get a chance to see them do what they do best.”

Where Tradition Meets Innovation at San Mateo County Fair: June 11 – 19, 2016

High-Touch Family Fun, High Tech Experiences and High End Entertainment Comprise Largest Such Event in Northern California
Now On-Sale: Gold Circle Concert Seating, Presale Discount and the Fair Season-Pass Available Now Through June 1st!

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hashtag: # SMCF2016

29 March 2016 – San Mateo, CA: What a difference nine decades make. What first blossomed in 1926 as the “Little Flower Show” has matured into one of the most innovative, popular and wildly-anticipated family-friendly and oh-so-fun events on the West Coast: The San Mateo County Fair (www.sanmateocountyfair.com). Over nine days of diverse entertainment, June 11 – 19, tradition meets innovation in a uniquely California experience that matches the enthusiastic diversity of the region.

“The San Mateo County Fair is the absolute best-bang-for-your-buck anywhere,” summed up by Chris Carpenter, SVP and General Manager of the San Mateo County Event Center, noting the event’s expanded focus on offerings that entertain and educate through its commitment to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). “Where else can kids experience fun and challenge their brains, with their parents who can also experience fine wine and dining all in one place. ”

Now through June 1, Pre-Sale Discounted All-Season-Passes are available online: $22 adult; $ 18 junior and senior. The purchase a season pass includes all nine days of the Fair and all concerts, exhibits and attractions.

“This isn’t your grandfather’s County Fair,” said Dana Stoehr, COO of the Fair and a San Mateo resident. “Over the years, generations of families have come to expect a good time at the San Mateo County Fair, and every year we seek to exceed those expectations. Music, must-see entertainment, and cutting edge technology all come together in an only-in-San Mateo experience.”

Emphasizing its culinary and mixology offerings this year, Liam Mayclem, internationally recognized “Foodie Chap” of KCBS Radio fame, will kickoff the Fair’s opening day. Mayclem joins an exciting and still-expanding lineup including musical main stage performers for which the Fair has become rightly famous: Night Ranger (June 11); Lone Star (June 12); The Boys of Summer – Eagles Tribute Band (June 13); Kansas (June 14); Tower of Power (June 15 & 16); The Spinners (June 17); The Peninsula Symphony (June 18); and, of course, the traditional closing-out-of-the Fair Latin Music focused Día De La Feria (June 19).

“I know it sounds silly, but it’s true: there really is something for everyone — and every age — at the San Mateo Fair,” notes Kaitlyn Bailey-Findley, an enthusiastic new addition to the Fair’s management team. Her job: socializing the Fair to a new generation. “We want this to be the most shared Fair ever: online, offline, on the ground and on the airwaves. Use that hashtag: #SMCF2016.”

In addition to the previously mentioned Free Concerts, according to Bailey-Findley there will be plenty — traditional and innovative — about which to tweet, including but not limited to the following:

* Butterfly Adventures, where kids can feed butterflies and Pirate Captain Spareribs, a fun filled pirate adventure.

* Fair Food – Alligator on a Stick, Fried Kool Aid, and The Healthy Food Fare – Our Healthy Food Fare initiative is back with healthy choices being provided by many Fair vendors. But don’t worry: your Fair favorites will still be available from barbeque to funnel cake.

* Science, Technology, DIY Science Exhibits are back – Young people get hands on experience with innovative new concepts and devices such as 3-D printers. See how much fun a Do-It-Yourself environment can be for kids! In addition, 4-H, Future Farmers of America (FFA), painting, fine art, cooking, literary arts, cooking and healthy eating are just part of the fun.

* Free Grounds Acts – Debut of the life-size Mousetrap, first introduced at MakerFaire and a huge hit. The 16-piece, 25 ton replica of the classic board game delivers a unique brand of engineering entertainment to kids of all ages. Combining Newtonian physics, performers and good old fashioned elbow grease, the life-size mouse trap utilizes all the six simple machines made from common materials to navigate eight pound bowling balls around a kinetically-driven course.

In addition, the Fairgoer will see traditional pony rides, pig races, characters strolling throughout the grounds, and much more. This year, new offerings include hypnotist Kellie Karl-Hypnotist, San Francisco street performers, Chef Landry, the Great American Petting Zoo and AgVenture and the “All Alaskan Racing Pigs. ”

* Carnival Rides including The Freak Out is Back! The Fair introduced this new carnival ride in 2014. It flies passengers 40 feet into the air. The Freak Out joins Fair favorites like the Ferris Wheel, Zillerator, and roller coasters.

The San Mateo County Fair — “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” — is The Peninsula’s premier, community event for family fun and entertainment: June 11 – 19, 2016. Visit www.sanmateocountyfair.com often for regular updates, contest rules, schedules, promotions, and information.