By Captain Ray Published: April, 2014 Sunday, April 27 is Opening Day on the Bay, the "official" celebration marking the beginning of the yachting season on San Francisco Bay. This leads me immediately to a few questions: What is a ‘yacht’? How did this all get started? Why is there an opening day for an […]
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Tips for a Healthy Bay and a Healthy You
By Deb Self Published: April, 2014 In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Opening Day on the Bay on April 27 and the spring and summer recreation season, Baykeeper presents tips to protect both your health and the health of San Francisco Bay. When You're Along or On the Bay Use mineral sunscreens, […]
French Restoration and French Quarter Frolic
By Paul Duclos Published: April, 2014 After a 17-month comprehensive conservation project, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are about to re-open the Salon Doré from the Hôtel de La Trémoille at the Legion of Honor on April 5. Developed by Martin Chapman, curator in charge of European decorative arts and sculpture, this complete […]
San Francisco Says Goodbye to Disposable Water Bottles on City Property
By Bill Picture Published: April, 2014 After taking many small steps toward its goal of achieving zero waste by 2020, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors took arguably its biggest leap to date last month when it approved a ban on the sale of disposable water bottles on all City property. The ban goes into effect […]
Spring Is in the Air at Jack London Square
Published: April, 2014 Spring is in the air and in full swing at Jack London Square! This hub for good food and waterfront fun offers a packed April calendar with events and restaurant options to satisfy all interests and palates. From the Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show and eclectic markets to on-the-water dining and live […]
Friday Night Series Returns to Oakland Museum of California
BC Staff Report Published: April, 2014 The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) recently announced the renewal of Friday Nights at OMCA. The popular weekly Friday night series from 5-9 p.m. is presented in partnership with Off the Grid. Featuring extended museum hours and half-price admission for adults, free admission for ages 18 and under, Friday […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES April 2014
Published: April, 2014 April 5 7PM – 9PM – How to Buy a Boat Seminar – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com If you are interested in owning a yacht for personal use, or would like to explore the option of "having your cake and eating it too" by having it support itself, make plans for this informative evening. Cost: OCSC […]
Around the Bay in April 2014
Published: April, 2014 Chalk One Up for Napa Napa’s riverfront will be hosting the second annual Chalk Festival on Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch professional and amateur artists put chalk to concrete and create amazing works of art throughout the day. Bring the kids to downtown Napa’s riverfront to join the fun […]
ON OUR COVER March 2014
Published: March, 2014 Each morning in June 2013, photographer/blogger Kurt Schwabe’s left his San Francisco condo and took public transit to a trailhead. By the end of the month, the outdoorsman had covered all 330-plus miles of the Bay Trail, a network of pathways that will eventually loop 500 miles around the entire Bay shoreline […]
First Quarter Looks Bright for Port of Oakland
By Patrick Burnson Published: March, 2014 Bay Area shippers are praising the new leadership at the Port of Oakland this year as the first quarter has gotten off to a promising start. As noted in this column last summer when Chris Lytle assumed his duties as the port’s executive director, the shipping community was eager […]