By Bill Coolidge Published: January, 2003 Confused Seas current, waffling, turmoiled leads left then right I was this uncertain at age 12 figuring out the ‘box step’ under the sway of container ship shaded light, sails waffle my sailboat twists and bobs propelled by unseen throbbing diesels ‘scarred water’ until faint wind ghosts me down […]
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The Day After
By Bill Coolidge Published: January, 2003 I knew what it was. The bulky tan mailer on the table, the last of the unopened mail. My book proposal, returned. I’d waited 30 days. I pulled it out and flipped to the cover page, “… Your writing captured the feeling of being on the Bay, I entered […]
January 2003 Festivals and Special Events
Published: January, 2003 1/1-26/03 Arte Latino: Treasures from the Smithsonian American Art Museum showing 60 paintings, sculptures, and photographs, including 11 by California artists. Spans more than 200 years of Latino art from across the United States. Oakland Museum (510) 238-2200 also www.museumca.org for details. The Museum has an excellent café and is a short […]
WTA Plan Heads to Legislature
Published: January, 2003 On December 11, the Water Transit Authority (WTA) delivered its Implementation and Operation Plan, entitled “A Strategy to Improve Public Transit with an Environmentally Friendly Ferry Service,” to the California State Legislature. After a long-awaited 18-month planning period, complete with a multitude of technical studies, the WTA prepared a well-thought-out plan for […]
New York’s Turn to Cope with Ferry Environmentalists
Published: January, 2003 Just blocks from Ground Zero, the Hudson River is coming back to life. Oysters, striped bass, sturgeon, and even delicate seahorses are returning to the dark river after decades of cleanup and restoration. The marine creatures are on view in aquariums flowing with river water at The River Project offices at Pier […]
Something Old, Something New for San Francisco Waterfront
Something Old, Something New on the San Francisco Waterfront By Wes Starratt, P.E. Published: January, 2003 Move over Golden Gate Bridge, you’re not the only icon in town! The San Francisco waterfront will soon boast two world-class landmarks: one old, the restored landmark Ferry Building … and one new, the James R. Herman International Cruise […]
Celebration of Crab
Published: January, 2003 Café Pescatore, located at 425 Northpoint Street, San Francisco, CA, is just two blocks up from Fisherman’s Wharf. There is less traffic on the corner giving it the feeling of a local place for local people, yet it is discreetly attached to the delightful boutique hotel called The Tuscan. As the name […]
Farmer’s Markets are Ferry Good for You
Published: January, 2003 Since coming under the capable wing of the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (or, as it’s more digestibly known, CUESA), San Francisco’s Farmers’ Market is a thriving success story. Boasting a celebrity Board of Directors (Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, for one), dedicated staff, and a large and loyal following […]
Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Published: December, 2002 New Years Treat! Sail San Francisco has arranged to host a Spanish Navy training ship, the Juan Sebastian del Elcano. He (in many Latin countries vessels are considered masculine and referred to as "he") is a full 4 masted top-sail schooner with square-rigged foremast. Avast ye hardies! Ship Ahoy! Guided by naval […]
Everyone loves a parade
Published: December, 2002 HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Dec. 7, 2002 6:30 p.m. Can be observed from Jack London Square to Encinal YC Call (510) 645-5968 HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Dec. 7, 2002 6:30 p.m. Can be observed from the Ferry Docks to the Vallejo Marina Call (707) 648-4370 HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Dec. 14, 2002 […]