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BAY CROSSINGS STAFF REPORTPublished: May, 2011 The new era of America’s Cup racing has attracted 15 teams from 12 countries, who will begin their quest for the Cup with 2011 America’s Cup World Series stops in Cascais, Portugal; Plymouth, England; and San Diego. “Fifteen teams promises an exciting America’s Cup World Series, Louis Vuitton […]
Bay Crossings STAFF REPORTPublished: April 1, 2011 In preparation for the inaugural America’s Cup World Series to be held this summer outside of the United States, the America’s Cup event organizers will stage on- and off-the-water dress rehearsals in Auckland April 25-29 and May 2-6. These test periods will focus on refining all of the […]
By Captain RayPublished: April 1, 2011 Sunday, May 1 is Opening Day on the Bay. It’s a grand nautical celebration, some of which can be enjoyed from the shoreline. Two events will happen that day; the roots of one go back several hundred years and the other nearly a hundred years. The first of these […]
Published: April 1, 2011 Every Saturday 12:30PM – 2:30PM & 2:30PM – 4:30PM – Introduction to Sailing Course – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost is $40. Every Wednesday 6PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night […]
By Patrick BurnsonPublished: April 1, 2011 Last month, the Port of San Francisco’s Pier 80 Omni Terminal welcomed the Star Isfjord, which carried the winner of the 2010 America’s Cup. The sailboat USA-17 arrived from Spain, where it won the iconic America’s Cup trophy on February 14, 2010 in Valencia. In addition to the trimaran, […]
By Brenda KahnPublished: April 1, 2011 Although it has only been open for a few months, the Ed Roberts Campus has already become a Berkeley architectural icon, and a symbol to the world of disability rights made manifest. Named for a prominent and pioneering Bay Area disability activist, the facility gathers under one roof for […]
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Published: April 1, 2011 Lobster Fest, Napa-Style Celebrate with V. Sattui Winery at their old-fashioned Napa Valley-style Lobster Fest on April 16th. Dine under the stars in Vittorio’s Vineyard as you celebrate spring. Enjoy a menu of hors d’ oeuvres, fresh Maine lobster, large prawns, Italian sausage, crisp corn on the cob, savory artichokes, red […]
By Jah MackeyPublished: April 1, 2011 Spring is in the air. Time has sprung forward, catapulting us to the next season. And, as a show of good faith for the coming season, the Sacramento Valley Marine Association produced an extremely optimistic and enjoyable boat and RV show. This year’s show, hosted at Cal Expo in […]
By Dr. Toby Garfield and Erin BlackwoodPublished: April 1, 2011 Before becoming a hub of innovative scientific research, the Romberg Tiburon Center site—a complex of industrial buildings and structures nestled among the homes on the Tiburon Peninsula—had a rich history. Prior to 1877, the site was a Reed family dairy farm that supported San Francisco’s […]