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By Patrick Burnson Published: December, 2012 A promising new cargo enterprise was unveiled at the Port of San Francisco late last month when it welcomed the Rt. Hon. Paul E. Martin—a 71,900-deadweight-ton self-unloading bulk carrier. The vessel, operated by CSL International, made her maiden call at Pier 94, operated by Hanson Aggregates. Hanson imports over […]
BC Staff Report Published: December, 2012 The crew aboard Crowley Maritime Corporation’s tugboat Guard recently rescued a man who was struggling to stay afloat in the waters outside of San Francisco Bay. The rescue took place during the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 31, while the tugboat was standing by outside the Golden Gate […]
By Matt Larson Published: December, 2012 On any Blue & Gold ferry—anytime and anywhere—you very well may be aboard a vessel operated by Captain Dave Houghton. "I’m the extra board guy right now," he said. Be it the Bay Cruises, San Francisco Bay Ferry, RocketBoat—at Blue & Gold, captains call out sick just like anybody […]
By CaptaIn Ray Published: December, 2012 About six weeks ago, the US Sailing Association (the national governing body of the sport) held two instructor evaluation courses on San Francisco Bay. US Sailing-affiliated schools host these courses and US Sailing instructor trainers conduct them, evaluating and certifying the instructor candidates. OCSC Sailing in the Berkeley Marina […]
BC Staff Report Published: December, 2012 A new feature of next year’s America’s Cup calendar is the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, scheduled for September 1-4, 2013 and created to give youth sailors ages 19-24 an opportunity to compete in America’s Cup-style racing and to identify the next stars of the sport. With the goal […]
By Bill Picture Published: December, 2012 Adobe Systems, the San Jose-based software giant, has received top honors from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pacific Southwest region for its aggressive in-office waste management program, which diverts 100 percent of the solid waste generated at its nearly million-square-foot headquarters from local landfills. "Office waste is a […]
By Deb Self Published: December, 2012 The rainy season brings a surge of pollution to San Francisco Bay. Test your knowledge about how you can help protect the Bay from one serious wintertime pollution problem—sewage spills. 1. Sewage is more likely to get spilled into San Francisco Bay during: A. The holidays B. Windy […]
By Paul Duclos Published: December, 2012 With the fall racing season coming to end in mid-December, you can still participate in the "sport of kings" and do something great for the community at the same time. Fans will gain free entry to Golden Gate Fields every Sunday through December 16 by participating in the track’s […]
Published: December, 2012 December 1, Oakland/Alameda: This year, San Francisco Bay Ferry invites the public to ride its Alameda/Oakland service as part the Lighted Yacht Parade. The public can participate in the festivities by riding the Alameda/Oakland ferry, which will also be entered into the competition. The special Lighted Yacht Parade ferry service is only […]
By Mallory Johnson Published: December, 2012 Pacific angel sharks (Squatina californica) are named for their flattened bodies and large, wing-like pectoral fins. In appearance, angel sharks more closely resemble rays and skates, inspiring their heavenly name. Don’t let their divine title fool you, though—despite their angelic appearance, angel sharks contain some intimidating attributes. To their […]