BC Staff Report Published: June, 2012 PIER 39 recently announced a series of management changes, including the forthcoming retirement of President/CEO Robert S. MacIntosh. Succeeding MacIntosh will be Taylor Safford, current president of Blue & Gold Fleet. "I am truly honored to take on this new role in a company that is a dominant player […]
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Heroic Spectacles and Sublime Art
By Paul Duclos Published: June, 2012 June is typically a cold month in fog-bound San Francisco, but a series of events should brighten the days for those who appreciate opera, photography and golf. San Francisco Opera’s summer 2012 season will feature three productions never before seen in San Francisco. Friday, June 8 is the long-awaited […]
Summer Sailstice Celebration Marks 12th Year
Published: June, 2012 Sailors around the world are making plans to celebrate the sailing lifestyle by getting out on the water for Summer Sailstice on Saturday, June 23—the weekend closest to the summer solstice. Founded in the Bay Area by Latitude 38 associate publisher John Arndt, Summer Sailstice marks its 12th year with a family-friendly […]
A Summer of Outdoor Fun at Jack London Square
BC Staff Report Published: June, 2012 Summer has arrived and the Jack London Square waterfront offers a myriad of ways to enjoy the season. From evening concerts and outdoor dining to open-air film, dancing and shopping events, Jack London Square has an array of opportunities for all to enjoy the longer days and warm evenings. […]
Energy Team Wins Dramatic Venice Fleet Racing Championship
Published: June, 2012 On the final day of America’s Cup World Series racing in Venice last month, Loïck Peyron continued to demonstrate the form he had shown during the whole event, leading his Energy Team to a spectacular win. Peyron and his French crew had been perched atop the leaderboard all week, demonstrating an impressive […]
SCOW SCHOONER ALMA
By CaptaIn Ray Published: June, 2012 All over the world, sailing craft have evolved to meet the specific needs of particular locations. Independent invention responded to those needs—needs that were at the same time generic to all sailing craft and unique to the location and the technology available at the time. Human history is full […]
Contaminated Land Finds Brighter Future in Renewable Energy
By Bill Picture Published: June, 2012 Options are limited when property owners—including federal agencies, state and local governments and private individuals—find themselves with contaminated land on their hands. Until recently, whether contaminated land got returned to meaningful use was almost solely dictated by the price tag for toxic remediation and access to cleanup funds. Last […]
Celebrating the Month of May at Jack London Square
BC Staff Report Spring is in full swing and a perfect time to get outdoors! Jack London Square is the East Bay’s premier waterfront destination featuring a myriad of dining options (indoor and out), a weekly vibrant Farmers’ Market and easy access to boating and waterfront recreation. In celebration of the season, Jack London Square […]
Gray Whales—San Francisco Bay’s Frequent Swimmers?
By Deb Self Published: May, 2012 Are gray whales coming into San Francisco Bay more often? Baykeeper is helping to find out, and you can help, too. We’re assisting the Oceanic Society with a new study to find out how many gray whales are coming to the Bay and what dangers they face. The public […]
Who’s At The Helm? Captain Dushan Crawford
By Matt Larson Published: May, 2012 Captain Dushan Crawford started working for Blue & Gold Fleet in 1994, straight out of high school. "I worked my way up," he said. "I started out as a photographer, then a ticket seller, became a deckhand, and in 2002 I officially got my captain’s license." He’ll be celebrating […]