On February 16, The Napa Valley Yacht Club and The Coast Guard Auxiliary held their annual boat inspection and blessing of the boats.

This service is sponsored by Napa Valley’s Yacht Club at the beginning of the cruising season each year for all of Napa County’s boat owners.  The boat inspections were supervised by Curt Han of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.  Participating boats were GrandCru, Tom Foolery, CKing Fun, Calaka, and Bounty Hunter.

This inspection covers 36 points of boating safety, on-board safety equipment, and knowledge of the boat captain.  Everything on the vessel is inspected, including flotation devices, electrical, and fuel safety systems to the proper lines and ropes.  The insurance requirements and accident reporting responsibilities are covered as well.  Additionally, the Coast Guard updates boaters on their current regulations.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Napa Valley Yacht Club perform this voluntary service to allow boaters to be completely prepared for a season of safe boating.

Following the inspections, each captain was gifted a decal to display on their boats.

Donald Buresh, Napa Valley Yacht Club member as well as Waterfront and Riverfront Property Expert blessed the fleet in a traditional ceremony dating all the way back to the Middle Ages!  A cruise captain by the name of Karen Agnew and her able-bodied team prepared a delicious lunch consisting of Chicago-style hot dogs, chili beans, potato salad, and brownies. Dr. Tom Hildreth, the fleet captain, thought all of the participants in the event were indeed blessed with a great kickoff the new and exciting cruising year.

The announcement of next year’s boat safety inspection event at the Napa Valley Yacht Club dock will be available in the Napa Valley Register.­­

Visit Donald Buresh’s blog here to learn more about Napa Valley’s waterfront and riverfront properties!

When you’re searching for a vacation home on the waterfront or riverfront, Napa Valley might just be the place for you.

There are many taste bud tickling restaurants on Napa Valley’s riverfront.  Below we offer four of the best places to eat if you want to get some of the best food you can find on your vacation in Napa!

 4. Vintage Sweet Shoppe

Located in the Napa Valley over 34 years, Vintage Sweet Shoppe’s handmade chocolates have been featured on the Food Network and in many publications.  Chocolates are paired with wines and ports at the wine bar located in the store.  They also have unique chocolate covered wine bottles.  The Vintage Sweet Shoppe is open late also serving frozen yogurt and espresso drinks.

Vintage Sweet Shoppe is located at 530 Main Street, Napa, CA 94558. You can visit their website by clicking here.

 3. Silo’s

Reminiscent of a classic Chicago speakeasy, Silo’s is Napa’s premiere music venue offering a full bar with appetizers available until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.  While you may not know exactly who will be playing when you get here, you always know you’re going to hear the very best live jazz, blues, rock, reggae, smooth jazz and Motown music around.

Silo’s is located at 530 Main Street in Napa, CA 94559. You can visit their website by clicking here.

 2. Frati Gelato Café

The centerpiece of Frati Gelato Café’s restaurant is their authentic artisan gelato.  It is handcrafted daily by their master gelato maker, Dr. Anthony LuPriore.  They offer a relaxing atmosphere for you to come and relax, as well as an outdoor patio.  They offer their signature gelato, authentic Panini, and a small variation of other things.

Frati Gelato Café is located at 670 Main Street in Napa, CA 94559. You can visit their website by clicking here.

1. Angéle Restaurant & Bar

Angéle Restaurant and Bar is a French country restaurant and bar that offers refined bistro fare, wine and cocktails on the Napa Valley riverfront in the heart of downtown Napa.  Their dining room, located in the historic 1890′s ship chandlery that is now known as the Hatt Building, evokes the simple romance of the classic French brasserie, while their riverfront patio celebrates the region’s temperate climate and relaxed atmosphere.

Angéle Restaurant & Bar is located at 540 Main Street in Napa, CA 94559. You can visit their website by clicking here.

 

Hungry yet? Ready to move to the vacation home of your dreams? Contact Napa Valley’s Waterfront and Riverfront expert, Donald Buresh, today at (707) 548-2545!

When you are searching for a vacation home on the water or riverfront, you may want to know what kind of stores are in the area for you to visit!

There are a lot of great stores on in downtown Napa.  So many, in fact, that it might be hard to make up your mind!  We did all of the dirty work for you, and narrowed it down to the three best places to go shopping!  Take a look at our list below.

3. Ivy, Twig, & Twine

Ivy, Twig & Twine is located in one of Downtown Napa’s newest and premium shopping districts – Napa’s Riverfront.  This amazing store shows off Michael’s broad style and his awesome eye for finding unique, different and one of a kind items.  When people come into the store, it is like stepping into an era of vintage and new items that have a vintage quality to them.  This store celebrates all the holidays throughout the year with different kinds of decorations.  The wide varieties of items are priced so that anyone can find a unique piece to remind them of their visit in to Ivy, Twig, & Twine!

If you’d like to purchase on of Ivy, Twig, & Twine’s amazing pieces, you can visit them at 606 Main Street in Napa, California.

2. Napa Valley Toy Company

Napa Valley Toy Company is a great place for those who are still kids at heart or want to spoil their child with something special. Napa Valley Toy Company is a toy store with located in Napa Valley.  The store offers a wide variety of different games, puzzles, toys and children’s costumes to customers in Napa and the surrounding areas.  There are toys scattered throughout the store for children to play with, creating an interactive experience and atmosphere!  The toy store also features a special section for infants!

If you are interested in visiting Napa Valley Toy Store, they are located at 1398 First St. in Napa, California.

1. Thomas Kinkade of Napa Valley

The Thomas Kinkade of Napa Valley Gallery is an independently operated and owned gallery of fine art.  The owners of the gallery have been Thomas Kinkade collectors for more than ten years!  The Executive Director of the gallery has specialized in Thomas Kinkade artwork for over 15 years now. In 2009, the owners opened their Thomas Kinkade Gallery in Napa, CA.  Most of the pleasure of your purchase is getting to experience the gallery.  They carry several Kinkade originals, in which the subject is Napa Valley.

You can visit them at 1390 Napa Town Center in Napa, California

Has the shopping caught your eye?  If you are considering purchasing a vacation home on Napa’s waterfront or riverfront, contact Donald Buresh to find your dream vacation home today! (707) 548-2545

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You may be interested in a waterfront or riverfront vacation home, but where are our top 7 waterfront cities?

7. Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg has two lakes, nearly 2,400 different bridges across its canals, and an active port on the Elbe River.  The city has since broadened its relationship with the water, put the planned HafenCity project into place.  It is a prime example of the “Power of 10” multiuse theory, as it boasts a concert hall, marketplaces, ship terminals, museums, apartments, shops, public transportation hubs, schools, restaurants, and parkland.

6. Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore was part of the initial movement to renew the waterfront.  It has an amazing setting that has a compact and diversified harbor that both residents and visitors can engage with.  The boardwalk in Baltimore forms a “U”-shape, and the water takes center stage.  Their boardwalk goes east, and reaches enclosed piers, which have more attractions such as shops, art galleries, restaurants (with seating outside,) and the National Aquarium!

5. Venice, Italy

You may get lost walking across the bridges and slender streets of the one-hundred and eighty-eight islands that make up the city of Venice, but you will find yourself connected with the allure of the city.  In a large amount of cities, the roads are the largest problematic aspect of the scenery; but in Venice, they are the most breathtaking part.

4. San Sebastián, Spain

Essentially hugging the rim of the Bay of Biscay, San Sebastián’s beautiful promenade goes along the arcing coast from on from one edge of the city to the alternative edge of the city.  San Sebastián is a very prominent Spanish beach resort, that intrigues its visitors to visit the waterfront with features such as two crescent beaches that go along the Bay of Biscay at the end of the old city.  It also features Parte Vieja, which is a neighborhood that flows with activity.

3. Rio De Janerio, Brazil

Rio De Janerio, often shorted to Rio, is the second largest city in Brazil.  Rio’s beachfront is a breathtaking sight. It is intricately designed, with black-and-white cobblestones, studded with cafés and merchants. It is a ceremonial spot where those who want to look, can bond with those that want to be looked at.  Rio De Janerio is the home of the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) atop the Corcovado mountain.  It has been named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

2. Sydney, Australia

Sydney is the home to one of the most visually paralyzing bays in the world.  Sydney’s Harbor is a great place to take a boat ride, go for a stroll, or just sit and relax.  While Sydney is the famous home of the Opera House, there is also iconic beaches, busy water traffic, as well as calm parks over the water.

1. Napa, California

Napa Valley is famous area known as the “wine country,” but the Napa Valley riverfront is a fancy, relaxing, and breathtaking experience.  There are a wide variety of restaurants and shops, as well as events that come around from time-to-time.  With amazing homes on the water and activities near by, Napa’s waterfront and riverfront community is simply one of the best in the world.

Are you interested in purchasing a vacation home on the waterfront or the riverfront? Contact the waterfront property expert, Donald Buresh, today at (707)-548-2545!

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