Published: June, 2014 Summer Sailstice Since 2001, sailors from around the world have come together on the summer solstice to create a global celebration of sailing called Summer Sailstice. On Saturday, June 21 the event will bring together everyone who loves wind, water and sail. You can sail in, motor in or just come […]
Author: BAY CROSSINGS STAFF REPORT
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES JUNE 2014
Published: June, 2014 June 7 6PM – 9PM – “Escape from Gilligan’s Island” – Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org Call of the Sea Annual Fundraising Event with music by the Waterfront Pickers and Uphill Both Ways. Libations and food by Saylors. Adults $75, $30 under 21 June 8 […]
Songs of the Sea
By Paul Duclos Published: June, 2014 In Barbary Coast Days, the San Francisco Bay featured passenger ferries that were venues for gambling, drinking and prostitution. Human trafficking, too, was hardly confined to the forced conscription of “Shanghaied” sailors. Two major performing arts productions this month examine the oppressive nature of vice addressed in the great […]
Start of Summer Smolders at Jack London Square
Published: June, 2014 Jack London Square celebrates the start of summer with a packed calendar of free outdoor events on Oakland’s iconic waterfront. From local hipsters to visiting foodies, this hub of activity offers something for everyone this June including the first-ever What the Truck! mobile gallery of fun, the return of Dancing Under […]
“Experience Electric” Initiative Brings the Latest EV Models to the People
By Brenda Kahn Published: June, 2014 Government agencies and electric vehicle (EV) promoters are encouraging Bay Area residents to “Experience Electric” by test-driving the latest plug-in and hybrid cars. And campaign sponsors are making it easy for locals to quickly sample their EV options by bringing the models together in one location, saving […]
North Out the Gate
By Captain Ray Published: June, 2014 For a weekend sail out the Gate, there are two destinations you can reach in daylight, spend the night and sail home the next day. One is to the north and one to the south. This month, I’d like to tell you about the trip north, to […]
Baykeeper: Protecting the Bay from Pollution for 25 Years
By Deb Self Published: June, 2014 In the late 1980s, San Francisco Bay’s health was in serious decline. Environmental laws were in place to protect the Bay from pollution, but they were not being enforced. Media reports warned that the Bay might even be dying. In the face of these threats, Dr. […]
Teaching Teens the Power of Sailing
By Joel Williams Published: June, 2014 In 1979, Anthony Sandberg founded Olympic Circle Sailing Club (OCSC), a San Francisco Bay sailing school and club, with one boat, a shed and the simple idea of sharing the joy of sailing and servicing clients the way they would want their friends and family treated. OCSC now […]
Born This Way
By Mallory Johnson Published: June, 2014 San Francisco wears its uniqueness on its sleeve. We have countless festivals, parties and parades to celebrate being a city like no other, and in a place as open and welcoming as this, anyone can fit in. Likewise, there are some regional animals that reflect San Francisco’s unique […]
Recent Rain in California: Winners and Losers?
By The Bay Institute Published: May, 2014 When storms skipped us in December and January following two dry years, we were in for a world of hurt. Everyone was going to suffer—including cities, farmers and even fish. When we finally did get some rain, we thought that everyone’s sacrifices would be eased just a bit. […]