Published: July, 2013 Every 6PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night Sailing – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Wednesday Enjoy a relaxing evening on the bay! Set sail on one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper, followed by chowder, chili, chips & salsa, and beverages from 8 – 9:30 PM in our club room. […]
Author: BAY CROSSINGS STAFF REPORT
ON OUR COVER July 2013
Published: July, 2013 Aquarium of the Bay’s new North American river otter exhibit opened last month, when the public was introduced to the aquarium’s newest members, Shasta, Tubbs and Wildcat. This month, on page 14, otter biologists Melissa Schouest and Annie Brethour describe their personal experiences caring for Aquarium of the Bay’s new otters. Photo […]
America’s Cup Celebrations in Art and Music
By Paul Duclos Published: July, 2013 The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are now presenting Impressionists on the Water, an exhibition deeply tied to the physical and cultural landscape of the Bay Area. Impressionists on the Water has been organized in conjunction with America’s Cup and offers a unique complement to this summer’s races […]
Summer Swings Into Jack London Square
Published: July, 2013 Summer is in full swing at Jack London Square, the perfect outdoor venue to enjoy the season’s best free festivals, freshest farmer’s markets and beautiful outdoor dining on the waterfront. The month of July offers a packed calendar of excitement including the 4th of July Festival of Family Fun, Pedalfest (celebrating all […]
Take Five Friends for $5 Each This Summer Onboard Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor
Published: July, 2013 Summer is the perfect time for new adventures, quick getaways and spending time with friends and family. This summer, make it easy on the wallet when you get onboard the Capitol Corridor with a new Take 5 fare. Ideal for families or groups, just purchase one full-fare train ticket and bring up […]
Artemis Racing Says It Will Continue in Cup Competition
Published: July, 2013 Artemis Racing says it is moving forward with its challenge for the America’s Cup. The team’s continued participation had been in doubt following a tragic capsize that led to the death of a crew member in May. The Swedish challenger has confirmed it is now preparing its second AC72, which will undergo […]
STAYING ON COURSE
By CaptaIn Ray Published: July, 2013 The waters of San Francisco Bay are constantly in motion. As the tides rise and fall in the Bay, enormous amounts of water move in and out through the Golden Gate and reach as far inland as Stockton and San Jose. The Bay’s tidal range, from the lowest of […]
Sea Change Comes to Waste Practices at Fisherman’s Wharf
By Bill Picture Published: July, 2013 Fisherman’s Wharf is well on its way to meeting its ambitious goal of achieving zero-waste by 2017. If achieved, it’ll be three years ahead of the citywide deadline passed by the Board of Supervisors in 2002—a major accomplishment by any measure, but even more impressive given the high concentration […]
You Otter Know! A Day in the Life of an Otter Biologist
By Mallory Johnson Published: July, 2013 It seems that river otters are all the rage these days. First, Sutro Sam made his debut at the Sutro baths, drawing in fans from all over to observe his daily antics. Then, Aquarium of the Bay’s new North American river otter exhibit opened last month with much fanfare. […]
Changing the World Without Changing Course
By Douglas Timmel Published: July, 2013 Captain Mark Drewelow’s flash of inspiration over a decade ago is now YachtAid Global, a nonprofit that has delivered much-needed supplies to remote maritime communities around the world since 2006. Captain Drewelow grew up in Southern California, not far from the beach. From the first time he saw the […]