Published: May, 2012 Crossing any bridge on the Bay is particularly joyful if the journey brings you to a destination offering stunning vistas and matchless entertainment. For those of us who cherish the adult privileges of drinking, smoking, gambling and eating well—this means Golden Gate Fields. As luck would have it, the Kentucky Derby and […]
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WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES MAY 2012
Published: May, 2012 Every Saturda 9:30AM – 11:30AM, 12PM – 2PM & 2:30PM – 4:30PM – Introduction to Sailing Course – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost is $40. Every Wednesday 6PM – […]
Around the bay in May 2012
Published: May, 2012 Cinco De Vino! On Saturday, May 5, Rosenblum Cellars will celebrate Cinco de Vino with an open house at the winery right next to the Alameda Main Street Ferry Terminal. Chat with the growers while enjoying select wines and Mexican fare. There will be a music-fueled dance floor complete with Mariachi band […]
ON OUR COVER
Published: April, 2012 This year, Sunday, April 29 marks the 95th annual Opening Day on the Bay. The main event is the decorated boat parade and blessing of the fleet. From noon to 3 p.m., spectators will gather at Crissy Field to watch over 120 yachts strut their stuff in single file along the San […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES April 2012
Published: April, 2012 Every 12PM – 2PM & 2:30PM – 4:30PM – Introduction to Sailing Course – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Saturday This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost is $40. Every 6PM – 8PM – Wednesday […]
511 Traveler Info System Offers Powerful New Smartphone App
By Craig Noble Published: April, 2012 The Bay Area’s 511 traveler information system is now offering its first smartphone app for transit riders. The free 511 Transit App is a multiple-agency public transit trip planner using GPS-based location tools for smartphones. Ideal for a daily commute, weekend errand or occasional trip, the app serves both […]
Senior Captain Chuck Elles
By Matt Larson Published: April, 2012 Chuck Elles is Blue & Gold Fleet’s Senior Captain. With 32 years at the company, he has first dibs on the late afternoon/early evening Vallejo ferry shift. But with power comes responsibility, and Captain Elles’ role is no different. He recently returned from a special trip to Seattle, and […]
Foreign Trade Driving Growth at Bay Area Ports
By Patrick Burnson Published: April, 2012 The U.S. Department of Commerce recently approved the Port of San Francisco’s request to reorganize its Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #3 under the new Alternative Site Framework (ASF) program. According to Port spokesmen, the new process requires less paperwork and streamlines the procedure for businesses to apply for a […]
Boat Maintenance Tips for a Cleaner Bay
By Deb Self Published: April, 2012 With Opening Day on the way, and the America’s Cup around the corner, lots of folks—including Baykeeper—are busy with spring boat maintenance, all in preparation for a special boating season. After a (second) four-year stint with silicone-based epoxy hull paint, our 19’ C-Dory catamaran (with twin Hondas), The Baykeeper, […]
THE MARIN ISLANDS
By CaptaIn Ray Published: April, 2012 The Marin Islands, clearly hidden in plain sight, may be the least known of San Francisco Bay’s scattering of islands. There are two of them, fittingly named East Marin and West Marin, and they are located about one and a half miles north of the western end of the […]