Norcal-Bay Area Meet & Greet

[TomsBeast]

I could do the 25th, sounds like fun!

[logrider]

Great idea! I'd also like to join in as schedule allows. My van is somewhere between Europe and Fresno...

Scott

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by GAR

Any ideas on a place to meet up? Ocean/ beach area, inland area, inside at a restrant, outside BBQ tailgate style? What do you all think?

Gar

Here are a couple of options, it kind of depends on where people will be coming from so a central location can be picked. I'm all for picking a spot where the first priority is that we can easily park together and look at each other's vans, followed closely by a decent watering hole/restaurant or picnic ground near by.

Emeryville Marina & Park, located at the end of Powell St. on the Emeryville Peninsula, adjacent to the base of the East side of the Bay Bridge. https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=5oeEWrrZKsOOsQX87aXgBQ&q=Park% 20on%20Powell%20St%20in%20Emeryville%20CA&oq=Park+ on+Powell+St+in+Emeryville+CA&gs_l=psy-ab.12...2585.22772.0.24112.36.35.0.0.0.0.969.4624. 2-3j1j0j3j2.9.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..27.7.4142...0j0i10k1j0i22i30k1j33i22i29i30k1.0 .gv2nbp7Q7rk&safe=active&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rl lag=37838997,-122301387,1195&tbm=lcl&rldimm=12199747191966074901 &ved=0ahUKEwi4246ijKbZAhUCXawKHSiTDg8QvS4IVDAB&rld oc=1&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2#r lfi=hd:;si:12199747191966074901;mv:!1m3!1d1575.472 457615735!2d-122.3013878!3d37.83817325!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i35 5!2i48!4f13.1;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1, lf_ui:2&spf=1518635017789

Samuel P. Taylor Park, west of San Rafael on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469

Port Costa and the Warehouse Cafe, off Highway 4 west of Martinez https://thebolditalic.com/where-to-go-in-port-costa-the-bold-italic-san-francisco-106732661859

Martinez Waterfront Park, on the water in downtown Martinez http://www.cityofmartinez.org/depts/recreation/parks/waterfront.asp

[VtSoundman]

We can meet - we are coming from the North Bay ... A BBQ would be cool. I'd be rolling in the jeep as the van is in Colorado...

[GAR]

Alright gang, here is a spot for a “meet and greet BBQ”.

This spot should allow for an overnight camp out if needed (giving up one of my boon docking spots), with a nice view of the bay and the city lights, and plenty of room for us to park our vans and get aquainted. Last time I was here with the misses (4-months ago), it was quiet and not a whole lot of traffic/ people.

I’m thinking we could BBQ, with each group bringing their own food or we could agree to split up the cooking chores. -Don’t feel like BBQ’ing, bring some sandwiches, or pick up some burgers in town. Heck, bring a fishing pole and eat for free.

Unless anyone has a major complaint or concern about this spot, I think it should serve us well for what we want to do. For those so inclined, I think there are tours available on the aircraft carrier moored just west of this spot.

Got a drone ya want to test fly, bring it. Have any radio controlled cars or planes, or boats, bring em! -Personal water craft too!

Im thinking 1330 hrs (1:30 pm), Sunday, February 25. -Gives any church folks time to get there after service.

Gar

Location:
1687–1895 Ferry Pt
Alameda, CA 94501
Latitude: 37.7776
Longitude: -122.2983

Map:

[Fitz]

Great location! Count us in!

BTW, the tour of the Hornet is well worth the time.

[mikracer]

Is that near the Hangar One vodka distillery?

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by mikracer

Is that near the Hangar One vodka distillery?

Yet another example of a Forum member having his priorities straight!

[Christopher Thwaites]

Bloody hell fine spot. May never leave pavement again! We will be there and prepared to do everything except fish.....I don’t fish.
Thanks for reaching outside the box.
Chris and Ruth

[joefromsf]

Good job on the location. Should be able to make it.