By Mary Swift Published: June, 2002 My first dramatic recognition of tidal effect was in 1980, watching a 50’ race boat, in town for the Big Boat Series, trying to get by Pier 39 heading to South Beach Harbor. It had a tall mast, over 65’, with Spinnaker, Blooper, winged out main, crew positioned to […]
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San Francisco Maritime Park’s Annual Pyrotechnic Fundraiser
Fireworks Viewing And Dinner Party Thursday, July 4, 2002 Published: June, 2002 Revelers seeking a unique celebration aboard the Historic Ships Balclutha & Eureka at Hyde Street Pier this Fourth of July are invited to climb aboard the Maritime Park’s historic sailing vessels and watch the fireworks from the best seats on the bay. Situated […]
Bay CrossingsCover Story
By Wes Starratt, P. E., Senior Editor Published: June, 2002 Ferry riders may ask “Why are all of those barges huddled around Alcatraz and Angel Islands?” The answer is sand mining, and it’s being done to supply the sand needed for the construction industry. Sand, stone and gravel – collectively known as “aggregates” – are […]
New YorkReport
News from the MWA Something They All Can Agree On By Carter Craft and Ethan Yankowitz Edited by John Bollinger Published: June, 2002 At the the MWA¹s Waterfront conference held on May 15th, there was general agreement from political leaders that there is a crying need to greatly increase awareness of this unique resource. In […]
TheaterReview
Three on a Match? The Godfadda Workout The Syringa Tree By John Strasberg Published: June, 2002 MetamorphosesStrangely, these three plays have something in common. They are all recounted in the oldest form of theater, storytelling. The actors represent the character. There is an obvious distance between actor and character, so that you always know the […]
HarborHistory
Jersey City’s Hook Part One By Richard B. Marrin Published: June, 2002 The cries of “Colgate”, “Liberty Harbor” and “Exchange Place” are familiar ones now to ferry travelers between Manhattan and Jersey City. But before 9/11 and the destruction of the PATH connection, few ever visited this pleasant community of giant office towers and well […]
Governor Gray Davis on Bay Area Water Transit
Governor Gray Davis on Bay Area Water Transit Published: June, 2002 Bay Crossings: Your administration made a big difference in funding new ferryboats for the Bay Area such as the new Alameda/Oakland boat and Vallejo boat, which will be constructed this year. You also put money aside for building new ferry facilities at Treasure […]
OnSouthStreet
The Best Offense…. By Captain Arthur Samuel Swift Published: June, 2002 Back in my days as a tailback at the Merchant Marine Academy, Coach Cavitation used to say the best defense is a good offense, or was it vice versa…. It seems to me sitting at St. Maggie’s, five short blocks away from a huge […]
Sands of Time Running Out on Era of Plentiful Sand
SAND CASTLES Sands Of Time Running Out On Era Of Plentiful Sand – Bay Economy Threatened By Wes Starratt, P. E., Senior Editor Published: June, 2002 Ferry riders may ask “Why are all of those barges huddled around Alcatraz and Angel Islands?” The answer is sand mining, and it’s being done to supply the sand […]
A Guide to San Francisco Bay Ferries (and what to do when you get there)
Published: June, 2002 A San Francisco Bay ferryboat ride is a sublime experience of the first order. Figuring out which one to take can be a bit daunting because there are many ferry companies and no centralized schedule. But with the tiniest bit of planning it’s possible for anyone, visitors and Bay Area residents alike, […]