An exciting component that has been taking shape through the Mayor’s Blue Greenway Task Force is an Art Trail element along San Francisco’s southern waterfront. The Blue Greenway Art Trail will incorporate Mayor Newsom’s innovative temporary public art concept as exemplified by the David Best Temple at Hayes Green and Michael Christian’s Flock at […]
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Vallejo Baylink Ferry Rescues Swimmer
Published: May, 2006 Ausually quiet sailing from Vallejo to San Francisco on the M/V Solano ferryboat turned into a rescue mission for its captain and crew on Sunday. As the Solano neared Angel Island, Capt. Todd Nelligan noticed something that he felt needed further investigation, said Kevin Donnelly, a Baylink employee. The boat was near […]
Solar Ferry in Limbo
By Kristen Bole Special to Bay CrossingsPublished: May, 2006 Local activists are once again crying foul on the San Francisco Waterfront, this time over a pending contract with Hornblower Yachts Inc. for an eco-friendly ferry service for the Alcatraz Island tours. And in true San Francisco fashion, the outcry is coming from the least expected […]
Believe it or Not… Hunter’s Point Redevelopment Plan Keeping Strong Community Base
By Bill PicturePublished: May, 2006 Thirty-two years after its closure by the Navy and seven mayors later, the first phase of redevelopment at the Hunter’s Point Shipyard is finally underway. The Navy released the first of six parcels of land to The City in Jan. 2005 after completing a reported $350 million cleanup of toxic […]
May Boating Events
Published: May, 2006 Master Mariners Benevolent Association Events www.mastermariners.org (415) 364-1656 May 19 Sponsor Luncheon St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco May 27 Annual Regatta Awards Party Encinal Yacht Club, Alameda Tall Ship Education Academy Events www.tallshipacademy.org (415) 405-3703 May 8 Sail Aboard the Schooner Seaward Fundraiser: Help raise money and awareness about TSEA. […]
From the Helm: Sea Legacy
By Ed & Pam McGrathPublished: May, 2006 A steady stream of ships has carried on commerce in the Bay Area for over 150 years. It used to be that privately owned schooners, brigantines and ships were the vessels of trade. Today, they have been mostly replaced by cookie-cutter container ships whose owners and operators are […]
Anchored to this Nautical Sanctuary
By Kimmie haworthPublished: May, 2006 I have lived on a boat in San Francisco Bay for over 20 years. My husband, Captain Sweetie, Noodles, our resident toothless tiger and I, fit very nicely on board our PT 38 trawler, Dancing Dragon. The lifestyle is different from living on land; we know and rely on all […]
Happening locally
Published: May, 2006 Hunter’s Point Open Studio Sat. & Sun., May 6-7, 10AM-6PM Tour 180 studios in 8 buildings and purchase art directly from the artists. Free admission and parking. Hunter’s Point Shipyard, 701 Innes St., SF. For more information, please call (415) 387-5936, or visit www.springopenstudio.com Pier 39 Concerts Every Sat. & Sun., […]
Kayaking and Canoeing Race and Fundraiser
Published: May, 2006 Paddling 15.5-miles, supporting women with cancer California Canoe & Kayak (CCK) is proud to sponsor the Sixth Annual Support Strokes Race and Fundraiser, a challenging, 15.5-mile sea kayak and canoe paddle around Alameda Island to raise money for breast cancer advocacy, research, and treatment. This event is in memory of Lore Hogan, […]
1906 Earthquake Photo Exhibit
By Patrick BurnsonPublished: May, 2006 Those wishing to learn more about the Great Earthquake of 1906 are advised to visit The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art exhibition, which is on display until May 30. 1906 Earthquake: A Disaster in Pictures commemorates the centennial of the event that shook the San Francisco area, 100 years […]