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By Bobby Winston Published: September, 2011 F. Weston Wes Starratt, a contributor to Bay Crossings from its earliest days, died on August 6 after a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Wes wrote countless articles for Bay Crossings and for a time served as senior editor. He was a correspondent for Cargo Business News, […]
B.C. Staff ReportPublished: September, 2011 When a group of doctors and Bay sailors get together to start a grocery store, you know it’s going to be a little different. When Green City Grocery opens in October 2011 in the Brooklyn Basin next to Embarcadero Cove Marina in the Oakland Estuary, it will have its own […]
By Kati SchmidtPublished: September, 2011 Rather than spotlight one aquatic species this month, I’d like to salute the ocean-loving work of Fog Harbor Fish House, which recently became Fisherman’s Wharf’s first San Francisco Seafood Watch Alliance® Partner restaurant. Fog Harbor serves over 220,000 visitors every year with a menu that is now filled with 100 […]
BY CAPTIAN RAYPublished: September, 2011 September 19 has become the official Talk Like a Pirate Day. While it may be fun to add the occasional arrgh, matie! to your conversation, do you realize how many everyday expressions have their origins at sea? Here are a few for you to enjoy. When a ship is loaded, […]
Published: September, 2011 The Sausalito Art Festival returns to its breathtaking waterfront village home for its 59th season to showcase the works of the finest local, national and international artists—with more than 20,000 museum-quality, original works of art including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media and photography. The Sausalito Art […]
By Bill PicturePublished: September, 2011 More than 100 green-spirited bicycle enthusiasts will take to the open roads of northern California on October 2 for the West Coast’s second Climate Ride. The five-day pedal-fest—which begins just south of Eureka in the former mill town of Fortuna, winds its way south through the California Redwood forests, then […]
Published: September, 2011 After months of preparation and planning, America’s Cup event organizers in August hosted their very first America’s Cup World Series event in Cascais, Portugal. A new professional circuit designed to bring America’s Cup level racing to more port cities across the globe, the America’s Cup World Series will not only expose millions […]
Published: September, 2011 Although September is here, summer is still well underway in the East Bay, and Oakland’s waterfront at Jack London Square is the perfect paradise for both food and leisure. On any night of the week at Jack London Square, you can sample from among Oakland’s premier restaurants, including Bocanova, Cocina Poblana, Hahn’s […]
By Paul DuclosPublished: September, 2011 Last month we mourned the passing of quietude in restaurants and bars. Hushed conversations and clinking of glass are now overwhelmed by broadcasts from amplified TVs and loudspeakers in all but a handful of clubs. At the same time, we champion live performance, which keeps professional musicians at work and […]
Published: September, 2011 Every Saturday 9:30AM – 11:30AM, 12:30PM – 2:30PM & 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. September 9 5PM – […]