By Guy Span, S.D. Published: November, 2003 In 1999, Nichols Brothers Boatyard built a new Incat design, Jet Cat Express for Catalina Island service (this should not be confused with the Jet Cat Express that operated for Vallejo). Shortly after entering service, mysterious hull cracking and pitting developed. Nichols replaced a shaft bearing, believing that […]
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Hanson Aggregates Mid- Pacific Signs Long-term Marine Terminal Agreement with Port of San Francisco
Published: October, 2003 "This agreement ensures that millions of tons of cargo and significant revenue will come to the Port," stated Port Maritime Director Peter Dailey. "Hanson’s commitment is good news for the City’s maritime industries, organized labor, and the environment." Since September 1, 2000, Hanson has operated the maritime bulk cargo terminal at Pier […]
Challengers Defeated on San Francisco Bay!
Published: October, 2003 Hawaiian Chieftain Tallship, has defended SF Bay in repeated battles all summer. These scenes are from September’s fierce battles with the Tallship Lynx. In October she will face the Lady Washington aka the "Black Pearl" from Disney’s "Pirates of the Caribbean." In October the Hawaiian Chieftain is available for day sails, full […]
California Recall Playing Cards
Published: October, 2003 The U.S. military used decks of cards to keep track of fugitives in Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime. Now, Californians are keeping track of the gubernatorial hopefuls with the new limited edition California Recall Cards. And they’re learning a lot about the unprecedented recall effort that’s drawn 135 candidates […]
Bay Planning Coalition Sets Annual Conference
Published: October, 2003 The Bay Planning Coalition presents the 17th Annual San Francisco Bay Decisionmakers Conference, 20/20 Visioneering the Future, on Thursday, November 13, 2003 at the Marriott City Center in Oakland. The condition of the Bay and the quality of life for citizens in the region is affected by dynamic interactions and flux among […]
Port of Oakland Commissioners appoint New Director of Engineering
Published: October, 2003 The Port of Oakland has a new Director of Engineering. Gerald M. Serventi (known as Jerry Serventi) was appointed by the Port Board of Commissioners in August. He succeeds Joe Wong as Director of Engineering. Wong’s promotion to Deputy Executive Director was announced last month. Serventi joined the Port in 1978 as […]
Is There Room on the Bay for the Kalakala?
Published: October, 2003 Quite possibly, the historic ferry Kalakala is headed for San Francisco. And that then raises the question of what can be done with her? Obviously a place in the Bay is needed, but that then raises the issue of whether or not the BCDC will allow her a place or declare her […]
Park for Lucretia Edwards, Richmond Legend
Published: October, 2003 Childhood summers spent at the New Jersey shore fostered in her a love of the water. It’s no surprise that she married a man who worked for Standard Oil, now called Chevron, as an oil tanker docking pilot. Fifty-five years ago, they bought a house in Point Richmond with a panoramic view […]
Hefeweizen–Beergarden Favorite Goes Mainstream
By Bodo Eichler of Quinn’s Lighthouse Published: October, 2003 Hefeweizen or Weissbeer has been a cult beer in German beer gardens for centuries. The various easy drinking styles of this beer continue to attract new fans and support legions of Beergarden Operators/ Publicans far beyond Bavaria’s famous Octoberfest. This notorious annual Rite of Passage for […]
Point Molate: Waterfront Dream or Terrorist Nightmare?
Published: October, 2003 Many in the City of Richmond have dreams for Point Molate—a secluded, mostly undeveloped, 290-acre strip of waterfront nestled in Richmond’s Potrero Hills north of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. It offers spectacular views of the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays, the Marin hills, and the bridge from its 500-foot high ridge […]