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By Mallory Johnson Published: October, 2014 Halloween is around the corner, which means it’s time for this year’s edition of Meet Our Monsters! The oceans are full of creepy creatures with freaky skills that seem eerily unnatural. From regenerating organs to exhibiting a monstrous display to ward off intruders, these monsters are freaky […]
By Bill Picture Published: October, 2014 On September 18, cruise ship passengers filled the halls of San Francisco’s new Justin R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 for the very first time. In preparation for that big day, the team responsible for the design and construction of the project—a collaboration between the Port of San […]
Published: October, 2014 Pet owners and their pups are invited to enjoy festive, four-legged fun at Jack London Square’s Paws on the Square! This month-long series will fill the Oakland waterfront with free tips, tricks and puppy pampering each Wednesday evening in October from 5 to 7 p.m. Festivities will kick off on Wednesday, October […]
By Captain Ray Published: October, 2014 One day this past summer I found myself assigned to a private lesson with a student I’d taught some time ago. Unfortunately, he had allowed life to get in the way of sailing for several years. Now he wanted to get back into it and thought it […]
BC Staff Report Published: October, 2014 A new art exhibit opened on Alcatraz Island last month featuring works by Ai Weiwei, a Beijing-based artist and activist whose work encompasses sculpture, installation, photography, film, architecture and social criticism. Featuring seven new sculpture, sound and mixed-media works, @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz explores human rights and freedom […]
Published: October, 2014 On September 25, public officials, the maritime community and the public celebrated the grand opening of the new James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27. The Grand Princess cruise ship, in port for the festivities, served as the picture-perfect backdrop for welcoming the new facility. Named in honor of James R. […]
BC Staff Report Published: October, 2014 With new service to South San Francisco struggling to get its sea legs, WETA ferry service to the island city of Alameda remains the agency’s core success story. Yet so many Alamedans want to take the ferry that parking lots at both Gateway Alameda and Harbor Bay are consistently […]
BC Staff Report Published: October, 2014 The City of San Francisco recently announced Fleet Week’s welcome return to the Bay Area. The event will run from October 6 to October 13. Fleet Week became an annual event in 1981, with millions of residents and visitors celebrating San Francisco’s long history of naval service and maritime […]
By Matt Larson Published: September, 2014 Director of Engineering and Maintenance Christian Stark has been one of the principal voices behind the positive changes and improvements across the Golden Gate Ferry fleet over the last seven years. Stark oversees the maintenance management, the mechanics, the engineering, the drydockings, the refurbishments, all of the major projects […]
Published: September, 2014 Although San Francisco will not be hosting the America’s Cup in 2017, the Bay Area will most likely host one of the America’s Cup World Series events that lead up to the final event. Bay Crossings will therefore continue its coverage of sailing’s premier sporting event. “It’s exciting to look […]