By Larry Clinton Published: August, 2001 In the beginning, there were the arks – the first liveaboard community on San Francisco Bay. As early as 1890, San Franciscans began mooring small vessels in Belvedere Cove, some as weekend residences, others as duck hunting cabins. Designs ranged from rafts to elegantly upholstered retreats. One measured 62 […]
Published: August, 2003 The San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority (WTA) expects the number of Bay Area ferry riders to triple over the next fifteen years. The WTA’s plan calls for adding seven new ferry routes and expanding the six already successful ferry routes at a total cost of $646 million, including capital and […]
Published: June, 2018 June 4-8 Radar Observer Unlimited Course – Maritime Institute, Alameda, (888) 262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com This five (5) day course provides training to mariners who wish to obtain a USCG endorsement as a Radar Observer (Unlimited). A Radar Observer endorsement is required for all ocean routes; all towing vessel greater than 26 […]
