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Enjoy a special wine tasting event throughout Downtown Walnut Creek! Receive a complimentary wine glass and map at the starting location and begin your tour of favorite wineries!
The Fall Wine Walk features wine tastings in downtown shops, restaurants and businesses, live acoustic musicians playing on local plazas and sidewalks, and fun prize drawings. Enjoy the beauty and unique experience of Downtown Walnut Creek, all at your own leisurely pace!
This event will take place rain or shine. You must be 21 years or older to participate.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Starting Location: Pro Home Systems 1561 Civic Drive
Ticket Information:
$30/person in advance $40/person at the door
Where to Stay?
Embassy Suites Walnut Creek
1345 Treat Boulevard, Walnut Creek, California, 94597, USATEL: 1-925-934-2500 Click hereto choose your Overnight Package with Embassy Suites Walnut Creek and enjoy your tour of the Wineries of Walnut Creek
Red Bull Australia and NZ MD Jason Sargent joined Yachting Australia CEO Phil Jones today, in wishing Objective Australia Team members all the best in their preparations for the upcoming Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. Objective Australia is the team that will represent Australia in this upcoming inaugural series.
The event, an initiative of Red Bull, is the curtain raiser to the America’s Cup and will be sailed in the AC45 Class boats on San Francisco Bay from 1st to 4th September.
Three things mark this event as a standout; firstly the crews are all country of origin, returning to the original America’s Cup approach. The second is that the event is for youth teams 18-24 years of age. Finally, this is a fleet racing event, where the 10 country competitors will be head to head on the line in the exceptionally fast and exciting AC45 Catamarans that have been racing around the world for the past three years.
Raced on a tight and fast circuit, close to the shore and with the boats covered in cameras and telemetry gear, this is an event designed to maximise impact for spectators. The One Design boats mean that the first over the line is the winner.
The Australian team qualified for the event in February, and have since been individually competing internationally. Some of the team are beginning the journey towards Olympic Selection for 2016 and have been competing successfully in the many northern hemisphere regattas. Some are journeyman competitors, participating in the many top level sailing events around the world for various classes.
When they come together in a weeks’ time in San Francisco though, all thoughts are focussed on preparing for what all of them see as being the biggest event of their lives.
Objective Australia join nine other teams from the US (x2), Germany, France, New Zealand (x2), Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland. Five of those teams have qualified through the February series, the other five as part of existing America’s Cup teams.
Over the past six weeks or so the existing AC45s have been brought into strict One Design compliance ensuring that no boat is favoured over another. All teams will begin with a familiarisation period where they effectively get their racing licenses in these boats. AC45s typically race at speeds between 18 and 35 knots (33-65kmh) and are powered by a wing mainsail as opposed to the traditional fabric sails. They are an incredibly physically demanding boat for the six crew members and require precision timing for all their manoeuvres.
Once mastered, the crew can focus on positioning the boat well in San Francisco’s notoriously windy and current affected waterways.
The team have a little under a month to properly bond, acclimatise, perfect the handling of the boat and get ready for what will be the biggest event of their lives to date.
The Objective Australia team are well up to the task though, between them they have four World Championships, countless National Championships and many are ranked at the top in their classes in the world including world Laser no1 Tom Burton.
The sailing team consists of:
Jason Waterhouse, 22 – Newport NSW. Skipper. Tom Burton, 23 – Baulkham Hills, NSW Keiran Searle, 23 – Lismore, NSW Ted Hackney, 23 – Randwick NSW Josh McKnight, 22 – Sydney, NSW Luke Parkinson, 23 – Subiaco, WA James Wierzbowski, 21 – Melbourne, Vic Jasper 'Fang' Warren, 24 – Albany, WA
In addition, the team will has been coached and managed by Traks Gordon.
The team is privately funded by Team Principal, Tony Walls, who is the founder and CEO of Objective Corporation, an ASX listed Technology Company.
This is the first Australian Team to compete in an America’s Cup event since Syd Fischer sent a bunch of youth sailors to New Zealand in 2000. While the Young Australia challenge didn’t get past the elimination series it was the incubator for so many of today’s successful Australian sailors including the now America’s Cup wining skipper James Spithill.
In fact, in all the America’s Cup teams competing this year, some 40 percent are Australian Sailors. Yet there is no Australian team. Yachting Australia are seeing the Objective Australia campaign as the siren call for a new surge of interest in the America’s Cup. In this, the 30th Anniversary year of Australia II’s historic victory in Newport they are hoping that the new breed of America’s Cup sailors will be taking on the world in San Francisco – and winning. Objective Australia
Waterworld California offers an enormous amount of attractions. Key rides include the Honolulu Half-pipe a slide that sends riders plunging down over four stories both forwards and backwards, the Tornado funnel ride, The Big Kahuna family raft ride, Diablo Falls Shotgun Slides, and a gigantic, 15-foot wide lazy river and so much more.
Don't worry, you will get wet!
5 minutes away from Waterworld California, the All Suite Embassy Suites Walnut Creek provides complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning in our beautiful, tropical open-air atrium. After your Waterworld California adventure meet with family and friends and enjoy evening drinks and snacks at our nightly Manager’s Reception* or enjoy delicious cuisine prepared to perfection in the casual and comfortable environment of our Embassy Grill. Take advantage of all Walnut Creek has to offer—world class shopping and restaurants, hiking and jogging paths and more. Let us be part of your Waterworld California Adventure!
(A) Embassy Suites Walnut Creek is 5 minutes from (B)Waterworld California
*Please verify Waterworld California hours of operation at 925-609-1364. WaterworldCaliforniaPark tickets are available for pick-up at the hotel beginning at 9AM, the morning of your reservation. Hotel cannot guarantee early check in. Hotel will provide luggage storage on a space available basis. Two additional WaterPark tickets can be purchased at the hotel for each confirmed reservation. Cost $25 per ticket. All packages are subject to availability.
America's Cup Summer of Racing July 4 - September 21, 2013 San Francisco
San Francisco Bay turns into the world's showcase with the return of America's Cup to the U.S. after 18 years. It's fitting it begins on the birthday of the country - July 4th with the Louis Vuitton Cup.
Louis Vuitton Cup
What?
Used as the selection series to select the team to sail as the challenger in the America's Cup. Four out of the six winners of the Louis Vuitton Cup have subsequently won the America's Cup itself. Slated to compete in the Louis Vuitton Cup are teams from Italy, Sweden, New Zealand and Korea; the winner races the Cup's defender, ORACLE TEAM USA, in the America's Cup Finalsin September 2013 in San Francisco. The boats in the World Series are AC45 catamarans, 45 feet long and two-hulled. In the September 2013 Cup finals, the boats will be ultra-tech, ultra-fast AC72 (72-foot-long) catamaran
When?
7/4/13-8/30/13
Red Bull Youth America's Cup
What?
Red Bull Youth America's Cup is the newest event of the 34th America's Cup. It was created to afford young, talented sailors, 19-24 years old, a pathway towards competing for one of the most prestigious trophies in their sport - the America's Cup.
When?
9/01/13-9/04/13
America's Cup Finals
What?
34th America's Cup Finals comes back to the U.S.A. for the first time in 18 years. The prize? The oldest trophy in international sports.
When?
9/07/13-9/21/13
Where to Watch?
AMERICA'S CUP VILLAGE AT MARINA GREEN -Marina Boulevard at Fillmore Street. America’s Cup Village at Marina Green offers free access for all visitors along with paid seating where fans can buy the best seats on the Bay to reserve their view of the action. The America’s Cup Village will also have food and beverage services, merchandise and live race commentary.
The races will be broadcast on a big screen, while shows will be presented on a stage throughout the day, including live racing commentary and interviews with the sailors. You can simulate sailing tasks like raising a sail, dive into the history of sailing or learn about ocean creatures at interactive exhibits. There is a kid's zone and a beer garden, and this being San Francisco, a Napa Valley wine lounge, too.
Piers 27/29 are also the site of the America’s Cup Pavilion where up to 20 concerts, along with family shows, community and business events, and comedy acts, are planned with the support of Live Nation.
Where to Stay?
Take the BART to the BAY. FromEmbassy Suites Walnut Creek the BART train at Pleasant Hill Station will take you to the first stop in San Francisco - Embarcadero. America's Cup Village at Marina Green is only 2.9 miles and 10 minutes away.
Close enough to enjoy all the sight, sound and excitement of America's Cup while far enough away to relax and rejuvenate.
Embassy Suites Walnut Creek features overnight packages perfect for all Visitors to San Francisco events. Packages* include:
Free cooked to order breakfast
Free Parking
Free High Speed Internet Access
Two Room Suite
Bonus HHonor Points
Two Room Suite
Pleasant Hill BART station across the street
Shuttle to downtown Walnut Creek and 3 mile radius of hotel
The 99 days of summer are upon us; however that doesn't mean you have to stop working. Meeting planning and Group planning go on and on. But at Embassy Suites Walnut Creek you can do both - Plan now and Play later. Take advantage of our Meet, Plan, Play special and Plan now before you have no time to Play later! Book your next Group at Embassy Suites Walnut Creek by September 30, 2013* with a minimum of $10,000 in room revenue spend and choose where you want to "Play" for 2 nights from among theseFull Service Hilton Hotels.
MEET, PLAN, PLAY includes:
$500 Airline Voucher
$150 American Express Gift Card
Triple HHonor Event Planner Points
And for your smaller meetings, you still get to Play:
Groups that total $7,500, you win a Retina Display iPad
Groups that total $5,000, you win an iPad Mini
Groups that total $3,500, you win an iPad Touch
*Qualifying Group Terms and Conditions Group contract must be signed by September 30, 2013 and must be consumed by March 31, 2014 to qualify for offer. Offer must be referenced at start of negotiation process. Minimum of $10,000 in room revenue spent to qualify for 2 night trip, airline voucher and Gift Card. Not valid with any room blocks, meetings currently booked or under negotiation or that have occurred. Offers subject to availability of guest rooms and meeting facilities at time of booking.
Book Online or Call 925-746-0514 to contact our Sales Department !
Welcome Back Waterworld California Northern California's Premier Water Park Opens May 11, 2013
Waterworld California offers an enormous amount of attractions. Key rides include the Honolulu Half-pipe a slide that sends riders plunging down over four stories both forwards and backwards, the Tornado funnel ride, The Big Kahuna family raft ride, Diablo Falls Shotgun Slides, and a gigantic, 15-foot wide lazy river and so much more. Don't worry, you will get wet!
5 minutes
away from Waterworld California,
the All Suite Embassy Suites Walnut Creek provides complimentary
cooked-to-order breakfast each morning in our beautiful, tropical open-air
atrium. After your Waterworld California adventure meet
with family and friends and enjoy evening drinks and snacks at our nightly
Manager’s Reception* or enjoy delicious cuisine prepared to perfection in the
casual and comfortable environment of our Embassy Grill. Take advantage of all Walnut Creek has to offer—world class
shopping and restaurants, hiking and jogging paths and more. Let us be part of your Waterworld California
Adventure!
The Embassy
Suites Walnut Creek Waterworld California
package includes:
2 General Admission tickets to Waterworld California*
Free
cooked to order breakfast daily
Two
Room Suite
Complimentary
drinks and snacks at Evening Reception
Free
Internet Access
Discounted
Parking
Free
shuttle to downtown Walnut Creek Shopping and Restaurants
(A) Embassy Suites Walnut Creek is 5 minutes from (B)Waterworld California
*Please verify Waterworld California hours of operation at
925-609-1364. WaterworldCaliforniaPark tickets are
available for pick-up at the hotel beginning at 9AM, the morning of your
reservation. Hotel cannot guarantee
early check in. Hotel will provide
luggage storage on a space available basis.
Two additional WaterPark tickets can be
purchased at the hotel for each confirmed reservation. Cost $25 per ticket. All packages are subject to availability.
