Published: September, 2003 Above San Francisco, that venerable coffee table book of aerial photographs of San Francisco, has long been ubiquitous in the better living rooms and reception areas of the Bay Area. It’s about to have a sibling: acclaimed Bay nature photographer Dennis Anderson is weeks away from releasing Hidden Treasures of San Francisco […]
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America’s Cup Match Race in San Francisco Bay
Published: September, 2003 John Sweeney and Tina Kinejan, alongwith Nick Tomson, brought together a stunning regatta series of America’s Cup racing on San Francisco Bay in June and July. In its second annual event, these organizers of the "Challenge Series" received an excellent international response from grand prix racing superstars with a well-planned format […]
Trying Times on the F-Word Line
Published: September, 2003 It’s been just over a year since Bay Crossings last reported on Muni’s F- Line, which uses historical trolleys to take ferry passengers from the Ferry Building along Market St. and also up the Embarcadero to Fisherman’s Wharf. Other cities such as Kenosha, WI have copied the idea and put in their […]
NCMA Fall Boat Show
Published: September, 2003 The 32nd annual Northern California FALL Boat Show runs September 13-21, and includes over 100 yachts in the water and over 200 trailer boats on land. This year’s highlights include one of California’s best fishing guides, Craig Hanson, and his weekend seminars on where and how to get the best and […]
The Mighty Quinn’s Picnic
Published: September, 2003 Quinn’s Lighthouse Restaurant is a certified lighthouse set in a quaint Victorian village at 51 Embarcadero Cove, just off the 16th Street exit, a few miles east of Jack London Square in Oakland. Patrons can enjoy the quiet pleasant dining room fully surrounded by a marina on the first level, or the […]
San Francisco Marine Exchange
Published: September, 2003 From the Gold Rush Days to the age of containerized cargo From a time when sailing ships were the major link with the outside world. From communication by semaphore signs, to the telephone, and into the electronic age. From a single exchange to a family of marine exchanges on both coasts…That’s […]
Shopping the Shoreline
Published: September, 2003 If you’re a Bay Area native who’s looking for a pleasant afternoon adventure for yourself or you want to show off for out-of-town guests, a trip between San Francisco and Sausalito just might fit the bill. As Rob Franco, Director of Sausalito’s Chamber of Commerce said, "Come here with an objective in […]
Bay Crossings On the Cover
By McCabe Coolidge Published: September, 2003 wild horses paw the surface freshwater rises floats on top salt water sinks, gravity’s favor lapped first by the stallion then the harem scatters and converges passing cedars and live oaks the male stops, females curve around him, snorting my heart savors these salt tears mystery to me […]
What Does BART Have That Other Systems Don’t? Noise.
Published: September, 2003 When built, the first General Manager of BART, Brian Stokes, called it "The swift, virtually noiseless and vibration-free electric train." Stokes also promised BART to the Airport and that every passenger would have a seat. While BART has finally managed to get to the airport some thirty years after promised, the commute […]
September 2003 Wine & Food Events
Published: September, 2003 LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL Celebrate the Annual Harvest of the Grapes in Livermore, the quiet wine country! Ramble around 24 wineries. Sample many scrumptious foods and wines. Enjoy free live music, displays of local crafts. A two-day ticket is good for wine tasting, a logo wineglass, and shuttle transportation between wineries.Hours are […]