By Paul Duclos Published: May, 2014 Prior to the completed construction of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridges, ferry commuters could gaze upward to track the course of a Pan Am Clipper takeoff bound for Pago Pago, Macao, or some other exotic destination during the golden age of flight. Ed Musick was the first brave […]
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WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES May 2014
Published: May, 2014 May 3 6PM – 10PM – Night Sailing Course – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Learn to safely and confidently sail after the sun goes down. Now that days are shorter and sunset comes early, why not extend your sailing into the night? Our 4 hour night sailing course covers all of the skills […]
Around the Bay in May 2014
Published: May, 2014 Opening Day on the Strait The Benicia Yacht Club will celebrate Opening Day on the Strait for its 35th year with the theme "Honoring Tradition." This free, public event is filled with entertainment and fun on one of the few days each year the Benicia Yacht Club is open to the public. […]
ON OUR COVER April 2014
Published: April, 2014 Bay Crossings would like to thank Mia Bernt, S/C PICYA for her photo of the Best Overall winner from last year’s Decorated Boat Parade during Opening Day on the Bay. This year, the annual Blessing of the Fleet will take place in Raccoon Strait from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, […]
Port of Oakland Security System Gets Upgrade
By Patrick Burnson Published: April, 2014 The working waterfront is making headway to ensure a safer Bay for everyone, including recreational boaters. Through a recently-forged partnership, the Port of Oakland and its host city have been able to make significant improvements in security with the first phase of the "Domain Awareness Center" project. The project, […]
Alameda’s Working Waterfront
BC Staff Report Published: April, 2014 Arivia question: where was the first land-based container crane installed, heralding a revolution in world commerce? Oakland? Long Beach? The answer would be Alameda. The crane was installed in 1959 at the Matson Lines Encinal Terminals to speed delivery of pineapples from Hawaii. What didn’t seem significant at the […]
Emerging Energy Businesses – Green Power in Alameda
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By Matt Larson Published: April, 2014 Most of the deckhands you’ve seen on Bay ferries got their start at the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific (IBU) hiring hall. It is here where, based on seniority, deckhands can submit for jobs available that day. Many go on to get full-time positions with a specific company. Others, […]
Bike to Work Day Celebrates 20 Years
BC Staff Report Published: April, 2014 The region’s annual Bike to Work Day celebrates its 20th anniversary on Thursday, May 8, when thousands of new and seasoned riders will commute using pedal power. Complete event information is available at youcanbikethere.com. While some local organizations have held Bike to Work Day events for over 20 years, […]
Court Upholds Key Protections for California Bay-Delta Health
By The Bay Institute Published: April, 2014 The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in March to uphold a federal plan of protection for California’s vital San Francisco Bay-Delta ecosystem. In a 2-1 decision authored by a George W. Bush appointee, the court sided with the Bay Institute, Natural Resources Defense Council, Earthjustice Legal […]