By Bill Picture Published: June, 2016 Leaving behind a smaller carbon footprint is a goal of today’s “ethical traveler,” said Altruvistas founder Malia Everette, but certainly not the only goal. Altruvistas believes that socially conscious adventurers are also yearning for opportunities to connect with persons from other cultures who share their core beliefs and values, […]
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Legendary Car Show Comes to Alameda
By BC Staff Published: June, 2016 On Sunday, June 12, SHM Classic Motors will present the inaugural Alameda Point Concours d’ Elegance. This classic car show will feature Ferrari and Corvette as the marque classes for the event. The new venue for this elegant automotive experience is located on the lawns of the Parade Grounds […]
ONE BOAT NAME
By Captain Ray Published: June, 2016 Tradition, local customs and even superstitions affect the choice of a vessel’s name. There are certainly obvious choices—every harbor has a Sun Seeker, a Dawn Treader (from The Chronicles of Narnia), a Happy Hooker and a Reel Affair. Another common ploy is The Office, which allows you to deceive […]
Join Alameda’s Encinal Yacht Club for Summer Sailstice
By BC Staff Published: June, 2016 If you’re curious about sailing the Bay, you can explore the world of sailing on Saturday, June 18 at Summer Sailstice, a free event for current and future sailors. Mariners around the world are making plans to celebrate the sailing lifestyle by getting out on the water for Summer […]
Join the Third Annual Bay Parade
By Sejal Choksi-chugh Published: May, 2016 Calling all swimmers, kayakers, stand-up paddleboarders and boaters! You are invited to be part of Baykeeper’s Third Annual Bay Parade on Sunday, May 22. Join hundreds of other participants for a fun and active day on San Francisco Bay. Swimmers will swim 6.5 miles, solo or in relay teams, […]
Fishing for Our Future
By Mallory Johnson Published: May, 2016 San Francisco is a foodie’s haven, boasting some of the best food in the country. From new and emerging trends to the freshest locally-grown cuisines, we’ve got it all. Within the course of a decade there has been a growing movement for sustainable dining, with farm-to-table dinners popping up […]
Captain Greg Paxton
By Matt Larson Published: May, 2016 In this column, we’ve been introducing you to your local captains, deckhands, engineers, operations supervisors and ferry staff for the last few years now—have you made any new friends yet? If so, we’d love to hear your stories. Drop our publisher a line at joel@baycrossings.com. This month we’d like […]
New Ways to Discover the San Francisco Bay Trail
By BC Staff Published: May, 2016 You can now discover 345 miles of walking and biking trails and explore the shoreline with updated San Francisco Bay Trail map cards and a new website. Commute routes and recreation destinations for walkers and bicyclists are showcased on the San Francisco Bay Trail Project’s revised map cards. “The […]
Port of Oakland Uses Technology to Assist Truckers and Cargo Owners
By Patrick Burnson Published: May, 2016 The Port of Oakland recently introduced two smart phone applications that could transform containerized cargo handling at seaports. The apps provide a highly anticipated tech-based calculation of harbor trucker turn times—an elusive industry metric. “We know of no other port measuring trucker transaction times with this precision,” said Port […]
ON OUR COVER MAY 2016
Published: May, 2016 An ambitious new public art event, Island City Waterways, will debut in May and will celebrate the past and present of Alameda through music, dance, theater, storytelling and the visual arts. Spanning the water’s edge between the Fruitvale and Park Street bridges, this admission-free event will take audiences on a journey into […]