Trip Details
VesselSapphire — Emerald Cove Marina
Check-InFriday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Check-OutMonday, June 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Duration3 Nights (Fri–Mon)
Max Guests20 on board
Sleeps16 in beds (5 sleeping areas)
LocationNew Bullards Bar Reservoir, Yuba County, CA
Boat Amenities
🌊Waterslide w/ lake pump
♨️4-person hot tub
🍖Weber gas BBQ (top deck)
🍹Sky Bar w/ sink, microwave & mini fridge
🎵Bluetooth stereo system
📶Starlink WiFi
❄️Mini-split A/C (2026 upgrade)
🔋Solar power + lithium battery bank
🚿1.5 bathrooms + back deck shower
🍳Full galley: gas range, oven, dishwasher, microwave
☕Drip coffee maker & toaster
🎬Media center w/ Bluetooth sound bar
Packing Checklist
Linens & towels NOT provided — bring your own!
□Bedding, pillows & towels (NOT provided by marina)
□Sunscreen (reef-safe preferred)
□Sunglasses & hat
□Life jackets (boat has some, bring extras for kids)
□Water shoes / flip flops
□Coolers for overflow drinks
□Ice (lots of it!)
□Trash bags
□Paper plates, cups, napkins, utensils
□Aluminum foil & plastic wrap
□Cutting boards & sharp knives
□Large pots/pans (boat has some, bring extras)
□Serving spoons & tongs
□Portable speaker (backup)
□Phone chargers & power banks
□First aid kit
□Insect repellent
□Flashlights / headlamps
□Playing cards & board games
□Fishing gear (license required in CA)
□Kayak / paddleboard (optional rental)
□Cash for marina fuel / extras
□Air mattress(es) w/ pump (for guests without sleeping quarters)
□Floaties / pool inflatables
□Wakeboard / water skis / kneeboard (marina provides 2 free — bring your own for extra)
□Wetsuit or rash guard (mornings on the water are cold)
□Tow tube (marina has some; bring your own for guaranteed access)
□Waterproof camera / GoPro
□Tent (for beach/shoreline camping at Garden Point or Frenchy Point)
□Sleeping bags & camp pillows (for tent campers)
□Headlamp or lantern (for tent campers)
Group Notes
Shared notes for the whole crew — carpooling, arrival plans, etc.
⛺ Beach / Shoreline Camping Available!
Guests without sleeping quarters on the Sapphire can camp ashore at two boat-in only campgrounds on the reservoir — both accessible directly from the houseboat:
- • Garden Point Campground (Tahoe National Forest) — 16 tent sites with beach access, campfire rings, picnic tables, tent pads & vault toilets. ~3 miles from Emerald Cove Marina by boat, ~1 mile from Dark Day. Reserve at Recreation.gov. $24/night single, $48/night double.
- • Frenchy Point Campground — Smaller boat-in site on the reservoir, seasonally dependent. First-come, first-served.
⚠️ No water at Garden Point — bring your own. No road access; boat-in only. Fire restrictions may apply in summer.
⚠️ Important Reminders
- • Linens/towels NOT included — bring bedding for your specific bed size
- • No glass containers on the water (use cans/plastic)
- • Life jackets required when underway for children under 13
- • Fishing license required in California waters
- • Check-out is 9:00 AM Monday — plan accordingly
- • Marine toilets only — no flushing wipes or paper towels