By Mary Swift Published: June, 2002 My first dramatic recognition of tidal effect was in 1980, watching a 50’ race boat, in town for the Big Boat Series, trying to get by Pier 39 heading to South Beach Harbor. It had a tall mast, over 65’, with Spinnaker, Blooper, winged out main, crew positioned to […]
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San Francisco Maritime Park’s Annual Pyrotechnic Fundraiser
Fireworks Viewing And Dinner Party Thursday, July 4, 2002 Published: June, 2002 Revelers seeking a unique celebration aboard the Historic Ships Balclutha & Eureka at Hyde Street Pier this Fourth of July are invited to climb aboard the Maritime Park’s historic sailing vessels and watch the fireworks from the best seats on the bay. Situated […]
Bay CrossingsCover Story
By Wes Starratt, P. E., Senior Editor Published: June, 2002 Ferry riders may ask “Why are all of those barges huddled around Alcatraz and Angel Islands?” The answer is sand mining, and it’s being done to supply the sand needed for the construction industry. Sand, stone and gravel – collectively known as “aggregates” – are […]
Governor Gray Davis on Bay Area Water Transit
Governor Gray Davis on Bay Area Water Transit Published: June, 2002 Bay Crossings: Your administration made a big difference in funding new ferryboats for the Bay Area such as the new Alameda/Oakland boat and Vallejo boat, which will be constructed this year. You also put money aside for building new ferry facilities at Treasure […]
New YorkReport
News from the MWA Something They All Can Agree On By Carter Craft and Ethan Yankowitz Edited by John Bollinger Published: June, 2002 At the the MWA¹s Waterfront conference held on May 15th, there was general agreement from political leaders that there is a crying need to greatly increase awareness of this unique resource. In […]
Sands of Time Running Out on Era of Plentiful Sand
SAND CASTLES Sands Of Time Running Out On Era Of Plentiful Sand – Bay Economy Threatened By Wes Starratt, P. E., Senior Editor Published: June, 2002 Ferry riders may ask “Why are all of those barges huddled around Alcatraz and Angel Islands?” The answer is sand mining, and it’s being done to supply the sand […]
Bay CrossingsInterview
Published: June, 2002 Bay Crossings: Your administration made a big difference in funding new ferryboats for the Bay Area such as the new Alameda/Oakland boat and Vallejo boat, which will be constructed this year. You also put money aside for building new ferry facilities at Treasure Island. What motivates your interest in expanding ferry service? […]
TheaterReview
Three on a Match? The Godfadda Workout The Syringa Tree By John Strasberg Published: June, 2002 MetamorphosesStrangely, these three plays have something in common. They are all recounted in the oldest form of theater, storytelling. The actors represent the character. There is an obvious distance between actor and character, so that you always know the […]
PortFest a Party with Panache
Published: June, 2002 The Port of Oakland throws a party each year to show off its happenin’ Oakland Estuary home. The festivities are centered at Jack London Square with Harbor Cruises and aerial demonstrations to boot. It’s become a much-anticipated waterfront tradition with a good time guaranteed to be had by all!
Bay CrossingsJournal
By Bill Coolidge Published: June, 2002 Wandering waters poke along the black banks, sketchy currents appear on the backside of darkened clay oyster piles. Slowly a brushed bronze cloud cover overcomes a pencil thin gap of blue, the shadow of sun’s remnant rays. I feel the heaviness. And the gratitude. Here at land’s end, exposed […]