Vol . 36 - Iss . 21 Pg . 7 Sept 29 - Oct 13 2017
Snug Harbor on Steamboat Slough
Now Leasing Waterfront RV Sites !
VOL . 36 • ISS . 21
Sept . 29 - Oct . 13 , 2017
2017 Rio Vista Bass Derby
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Vol . 36 - Iss . 21 Pg . 7 Sept 29 - Oct 13 2017
Lauritzen Yacht Harbor : Fishing Headquarters For The West Delta !
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he Lauritzen family has lived and worked on and around the Delta
waters in the Antioch - Rio Vista area for more than 100 years .
In 1905 Chris Lauritzen , Sr . and his brother purchased a 32-foot boat to ferry passengers from Rio Vista to Antioch . The ferry service soon added regular trips from Antioch to Stockton and Sacramento with stops at all the major islands in between . At one point they had a fleet of seven boats ferrying passengers and freight throughout the Delta area .
The ferry operation was so successful that the builders of the original bridge in the 1920s chose to build the bridge near the site of the Lauritzen Ferry Terminal . The State later bought the ferry site after the bridge was built because many of the local residents preferred the safety and security of the ferry to the high bridge . The ferry was later moved up river and operated by the Lauritzen family between Webb Tract , Bradford and Jersey Islands until 1960 .
Chris Lauritzen Sr . and his family often involved themselves in public service works when tragedy struck . After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake they ferried passengers across the Bay from San Francisco to Oakland . Many times they have worked to reclaim Delta islands after levee breaks .
Today Lauritzen Yacht Harbor is operated by Christian A . Lauritzen III and his sister Margaret .
These days Lauritzen Yacht Harbor , virtually situated in the shadow of the Antioch Bridge , is one of the premier jumping off points for boaters , sportsman and anglers exploring the vast West Delta .
The harbor features a two lane concrete ramp , both covered and open births , dry boat storage , a gas dock , restrooms , showers , a pump out station and both block and cube ice .
For more information , you can give the folks at Lauritzen a call at ( 925 ) 757- 1916 .
Snug Harbor : A Great Base Camp For The Big Derby !
S nug Harbor is a privately owned resort located in the “ historic region ” of the California Delta , boasting cottages , RV sites and a whole lot more .
Snug Harbor received its first use permit from Solano County in 1949 , under then name of the Martin Family , and it was called “ Martin ’ s Island ”. By the 1960 ’ s the name Snug Harbor and especially “ Snug Cove ” became the more commonly used name . Snug Cove is the perfect name for this small marina with fresh water that is wind and current protected .
In 1997 , the property was purchased and has been undergoing substantial improvements ever since . Due to Snug Harbor ’ s unique setting it earned the “ Best Small Park ” award from the California Travel Park Association .
Snug Harbor offers new and likenew waterfront rental cottages of various sizes . These adorable Cape Cod style units make ideal vacation homes for large family reunions or small intimate getaways in a historic and peaceful setting on Steamboat Slough in the amazing California Delta Region . WIFI is available and most cottages have dock space available in front or very nearby .
Snug Harbor also features large waterfront RV sites and large water view pull-thru RV sites , all with
30 / 50 AMP electrical service . Most of the waterfront sites also have sewer hookups and can accommodate any size RV with any number of slide-outs . Picnic tables and BBQs are available at each site .
If you don ’ t have an RV , tent camping sites are available . These sites are designed for single-family tent camping , with a charcoal barbeque and picnic table provided . A water faucet is nearby .
Waterfront tent sites are located in the mid-park area on Marina View Circle , facing Snug Cove , with dock space available right in front .
In addition to a myriad of lodging options Snug Harbor also features a large full service marina .
Covered berth sizes range from 50 ’ to 28 ’. Open berths and side ties can be found in Snug Cove and along our banks on Steamboat Slough . Snug Harbor can accommodate boats up to 60 ’ on the open docks and side ties .
Other marina features include nice bathroom facilities with hot showers , repaved boat launch , store with basics and bait , gas dock and friendly staff . The resort is gated and secure year round . Nearby Snug Harbor are many restaurants and places to visit by boat or land cruiser .
For more information , visit the Snug Harbor website at www . snugharbor . net or give them a call at ( 916 ) 775-1455 .
Lauritzen Yacht Harbor
Snug Harbor on Steamboat Slough
• Open and Covered berths
• Dry Storage
• Trailer Storage
• Two-lane 100 ’ concrete launch
• State-of-the-art fish cleaning station
• Wash Station for boats
• Night security
• Real-time weather cam
SERVING THE BOATING PUBLIC FOR 52 YEARS
Located at the foot of the Antioch Bridge in Oakley ... The heart of the Delta Fishing !
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Waterfront Rental Cottages RV Sites • Bait • Gas
Snug Harbor is on Steamboat Slough-Ryer Island near Rio Vista , Isleton and Walnut Grove .
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SnugHarbor . net • 916-775-1455
925-757-1916 • 115 LAURITZEN LANE , OAKLEY , CA 94561 WWW . LAURITZENS . COM