By Mallory Johnson Published: August, 2012 After months of anticipation, San Francisco will finally get a taste of what the America’s Cup races are all about during the America’s Cup World Series this August and October. These races will set the stage for the main events in 2013, introducing Bay Area residents and visitors to […]
Author: BAY CROSSINGS STAFF REPORT
America’s Cup Legacy: The Greening of the Port of San Francisco
By Deb Self Published: August, 2012 The America’s Cup races give us thrilling views of the world’s fastest sailboats—and a great opportunity to put into practice our commitment to a healthy, thriving San Francisco Bay. One legacy of the America’s Cup will be less polluted storm water in the Bay. As San Francisco piers are […]
Captain Burke Beardsley
By Matt Larson Published: August, 2012 A Tiburon native and current Napa resident, Captain Burke Beardsley of Blue & Gold Fleet began voyaging the waterways of the San Francisco Bay with his father when he was just seven years old. Now you can find him at the helm of the San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Vallejo […]
The America’s Cup Express Rolls into San Francisco
BC STAFF REPORT Published: August, 2012 Just over one year ago, ORACLE TEAM USA’s first two AC45s, Nos. 4 and 5, departed San Francisco bound for a voyage that took them to Portugal, the U.K., Italy and the east and west coasts of the United States. Last month the boats returned home—one of them, No. […]
July Was All About Oakland
By Patrick Burnson Published: August, 2012 The month of July saw a number of momentous events at the Port of Oakland, underlining the ocean cargo gateway’s progressive and enterprising spirit. The third largest port in California also continued to help state shippers move exports key to our economic recovery. First, the port welcomed U.S. Secretary […]
ON OUR COVER August 2012
Published: August, 2012 After more than a year of anticipation, the Bay Area will finally get a taste of what the America’s Cup races are all about during the America’s Cup World Series this August and October. These races will set the stage for the main events in 2013, introducing Bay Area residents and visitors […]
Around the bay in August 2012
Published: August, 2012 San Rafael Food & Wine Festival The Sixth Annual San Rafael Food & Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, August 11 from 1 – 5 p.m. on the 11-acre grounds of the historic 1888 Queen Anne Victorian Falkirk Cultural Center. The historic 17-room Falkirk Cultural Center—with its rolling lawns and views of Mt. Tamalpias—provides the […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES August 2012
Published: August, 2012 Every Saturday 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 […]
AUGUST AT JACK LONDON SQUARE
Published: August, 2012 Pedalfest, Dancing, Movies and more… Love to bicycle? Pedalfest at Jack London Square is the event for you this August! Get in gear and ride over to Jack London Square for Oakland’s Second Annual Pedalfest on August 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. – the Bay Area’s largest bicycle celebration for […]
Neil Young, Metallica and Stevie Wonder Headline Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park
Published: August, 2012 In a partnership with the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department, Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly Productions and Starr Hill Presents will bring the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival back to San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park on August 10-12. Outside Lands’ fifth anniversary lineup represents a palpable expansion on the traditions […]