Delta
Hey, I sail the delta (San Joaquine and Sacramento rivers) out of Antioch Marina. Although 2006 was my fist season, I've been sailing with folks that have been doing if for 20+ years.
Last year I sailed from April to October and have been sailing most of this winter. Prevailing winds are NW 15-25 knots (Spring to late Summer). Sail with the tide if possible and a GPS will be handy for shallows and sandbars. A typical day sail for me is from Antioch to Pittsburg via Broad Slough. Or, east on the Sacramento to Rio Vista. Plenty on beaches around the Sherman Lakes area and usually lots of Kite and Windsurfers (Wind!).
The weather is great! Tee shirt and shorts from June to October!
Sailed to Stockton twice. Once to help deliver a 250 Catalina to Stockton Sailing club (IMHO not a great sailing boat) and once to meet friends sailing in the South Tower race. Great trip, Great time!
Stockton sailing club has fantastic facilites and many friendly members. You may want make arrangements if planning to sail all the way to Stockton.
http://www.stocktonsc.org/ (Really Nice folks)
This year I'm planning for overnight trips to Mandaville and Decker Islands. I'm told of great places to anchor, swim, fish, and spend the night.
Here's some information about the delta.
http://www.californiadelta.org
You may want to throw a reef or two when sailing back to the bay. And yes, there are five of six Ericson in Antioch.
Grant Kiba
'73 E-27 #406
Email me when you're planning to be in the area.