Published: April, 2010 California has recognized that oceans are in need of increased protection from the multitude of human-caused threats to the extraordinary diversity of our coastal marine life. The Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) of 1999, an ecosystem-based approach to ocean management, is one of the ways that the state has addressed these […]
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Coast Guard Aids Bay Sportsmen in Two Incidents
Published: April, 2010 Twice in March, the U.S. Coast Guard was called in to locate people in distress in Bay Area waters. Fortunately, both incidents were concluded without loss of life. In the first incident, the Coast Guard was notified on March 2 of an unmanned kayak that had beached itself in Capitola with […]
Dear Deep-Discount Visitor, Go Home!
By Paul Duclos Published: April, 2010 Matt Gross, author of the New York Times “Frugal Traveler” column, wrote one of the more irritating accounts of cheapskate tourism in a Sunday edition last month, advising readers, among other things, not to waste money on ferries, taxis, hotels, or traditional restaurants. Instead, he provided an account […]
Internet-based Yacht Club Established
Published: April, 2010 Oceanus Marine Group, Inc (OMG), provider of outsourced marina management services, recently announced that it has established California’s first internet-based yacht club, OMG’s Delta Yacht Registry (DYR). OMG’s Delta Yacht Registry is a not-profit California corporation and a recognized member in good standing with the Pacific Inter-Club Yachting Association (PICYA). As Northern […]
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
By Captain Ray Published: April, 2010 You’re probably aware that, on Saturday, February 27, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred in Chile. It was the seventh-largest earthquake ever recorded. The epicenter was about five miles west of the coastal town of Curanipe and about 22 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. It struck […]
Ten Tips for a Healthy Bay
By Deb Self Published: April, 2010 Small changes in our daily lives can make a big impact on the health of San Francisco Bay. You can help prevent sewage spills, reduce storm water pollution, and reduce the amount of toxic chemicals that enter the Bay by following these basic pollution prevention tips around your home, […]
Finding Space for Green at the W Hotel
By Bill Picture Published: April, 2010 Greening a new hotel is much easier than greening an existing property. A new hotel has the advantage of being able to incorporate green technology into its design and construction from the planning phase, and to start from scratch crafting operating policies and procedures that reflect the hotel’s […]
Opening Day On The Bay
By Gary Scheier Published: April, 2010 Opening Day on the Bay is a long-observed ritual that takes place annually on the last Sunday of April on San Francisco Bay. People participate in the event for a variety of reasons, but whether they view it as a religious event or just a rite of spring, all […]
The Golden Gate Bridge And Its Dramatic Impact On The North Bay
By Wes Starratt, PE Published: April, 2010 Spanish explorers called it La Boca, or “the mouth.” Later, General Freemont called it the Golden Gate. Because of the distance, the winds, and the tides, for many years it was thought that the Golden Gate couldn’t be bridged. Engineers, however, came to believe that it could be. […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES APRIL 2010
Published: April, 2010 Every Saturday 12PM – 2PM or 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 a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost $40. Every Wednesday 6PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com This […]