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ART DIRECTION Francisco Arreola; Patrick Runkle; Joel Williams AMERICA’S CUP COLUMNISTS 16 Captain Ray Wichmann; Spills & Thrills: AC World Paul Duclos; Patrick Burnson; Deb Self and Kelly Cash Series in Plymouth, UK This year marks the 30th Anniversary of San Francisco Fleet WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Bill Picture; Joel Williams Week and from October 5 to 11, San Francisco will open its CULTURAL CURRENTS arms and piers to what promises to be the most extensive Fleet ACCOUNTING 19 Cindy Henderson Blue Collar Diversions Week ever. With more ships, more sailors, more Marines, Advertising Inquiries: by Paul Duclos more Coasties, more free family friendly events than ever and (415) 913-0394, [email protected] continuing the focus on emergency preparedness, this year’s event Bay Crossings SF Ferry Building Store also commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of naval (415) 362-0717, Coast Guard K-9s Sniff Clipper customer service center 22 aviation: an event which started here in San Francisco Bay with (877) 878-8883 the first-ever launch of a plane from the deck of a ship – the USS For Transit Information – Dial 511 Out Waterfront Dangers Pennsylvania in 1911. Photo by Joel Williams Bay Crossings Ferry Building, #22 San Francisco, CA 94111 Pirates in Paradise Event www.baycrossings.com 23 Corrections & Letters A Division of Nematode Media, LLC at Alameda’s Waterfront We appreciate the opportunity to publish our readers' comments, letters or requests for corrections, which can be sent to [email protected].
www.baycrossings.com October 2011 3 TRANSPORTATION NEWS Clipper® Card Hits New Highs and Spreads Its Sails
By Brenda Kahn
uoyed by a surge in back- to-school ridership on Bay Area public transit systems, the Clipper® card for the first time recently hit and surpassed the milestone of a half-million averageB daily boardings. There were nearly 560,000 average daily boardings using the Clipper card on the region’s seven participating transit systems for the week ending September 16, 2011, a nine-fold increase from the 63,000 daily boardings logged by MTC’s precursor electronic fare collection system before the introduction of Clipper just over a year ago, in June 2010. “Transaction volume has been exploding over the last 12 months,” said
Jake Avidon, Clipper senior program Photo by Peter Beeler coordinator for the Metropolitan The Clipper kiosk at San Francisco’s Embarcadero BART/Muni station is a popular place for getting a free Clipper card — including youth and senior cards Transportation Commission. for most participating systems — as well as for adding value and troubleshooting problems. Spikes in youth boardings on AC Transit and San Francisco Muni helped to push overall traffic past the half-million summer to sign up youths for the program, anymore. No small leftover values to mark. Muni, AC Transit and BART with nearly 55,000 Clipper youth cards consolidate, and magnets are your friend staged a number of outreach events this distributed to date. again,” BART points out enthusiastically Among the seven Bay Area transit on its website, alluding to the weaknesses of operators participating in the Clipper the old paper-based tickets, which are prone program, San Francisco Muni is leading to being disabled by magnets in purse clasps the charge, with 336,000 average daily and the like. The website also promotes the boardings using Clipper the week ending convenience of Clipper: “When you get to September 16, which equates to almost the fare gate, tag, open and go!” half of the agency’s nearly 700,000 daily AC Transit logged 50,000 average daily Photo by Noah Berger boardings (per the American Public boardings the week ending September 16, A Clipper ambassador demonstrates how to use Transportation Association, or APTA). a quarter of its ridership. a Clipper-ready S.F. Muni fare machine. Muni completed migration of its Also currently participating in Clipper adult monthly passes to Clipper earlier are Golden Gate Transit and Ferry in the transit ridership in the region, and is now this year. As of this August, Muni North Bay, Sam Trans and Caltrain on looking at further expansion to the region’s completed the smooth transition of its the Peninsula, and the Santa Clara Valley other 20 or so transit systems. Next in youth monthly pass to Clipper-only, and Transportation Authority (VTA) in the line is the San Francisco Bay Ferry system is on to the next frontier: encouraging South Bay. operated by the Water Transportation customers who use cash for each ride to Overall, there are nearly a million Emergency Authority, which by the spring pay with Clipper (which can carry a cash Clipper cards in active use, and Clipper of 2012 will deploy Clipper® at its ferry balance as well as passes). fare payments now account for about terminals, including the new one under Meanwhile, over a third of BART’s a third of the roughly 1.5 million daily construction in South San Francisco. weekday riders are using Clipper to pay transit trips in the Bay Area. their fares, with more than 140,000 Looking at the big picture, MTC is in Photo by Noah Berger For more information on obtaining average daily boardings using Clipper the the final stages of completing deployment A surge in youth ridership has driven Clipper and loading a Clipper card, go to daily ridership past the half-million mark. week ending September 16. among the region’s major transit operators, www.clippercard.com. “You don’t need (paper) tickets which together account for 95 percent of
4 October 2011 www.baycrossings.com Urgent Actions Support: AB 1319 (Assemblywoman Clean Water Legislative Betsy Butler, D-El Segundo) would ban the use of bisphenol A in baby bottles. Must-Sign California Bills Bisphenol A is an hormone-mimicking Call Governor Brown at: chemical that has been linked to Update (916) 445-2841 reproductive disorders in humans and These three good environmental bills in fish and other aquatic life. Message: need your support now to ensure they Please sign. are signed into law. The governor has until October 10 to sign legislation; Must-Defeat Clean Water Act Riders Advisory Committee, and after after that, please check our website By Deb Self Call Senator Dianne Feinstein at: witnessing firsthand the devastation of for an update. (202) 224-3841 Support: AB 1112 (Jared Huffman, the BP Gulf oil disaster. The Bay Area The Clean Water Act is under D-San Rafael) is necessary to fund hree good bills to protect has a very active maritime industry imminent threat in the U.S. Senate. California’s existing oil spill prevention San Francisco Bay and with millions of gallons of oil being A series of “riders” on major federal and response programs. After the California children made transported in and out of San Francisco government funding bills would BP Gulf Oil Disaster, this is no time Bay, both by oil and chemical tankers eviscerate federal protections for it out of the California to cut back on protecting our Bay and our waterways. Fortunately, one of Legislature this session supplying our East Bay refineries, and in coastlines from oil spills! Message: the most powerful members of the and now await Governor Brown’s the massive fuel tanks of container ships Please sign. Senate Appropriations Committee signature.T AB1112, which Baykeeper (like the Cosco Busan, which spilled Support: AB 376 (Paul Fong, is San Francisco Democrat Dianne sponsored to protect the Bay from 53,000 gallons of fuel oil after striking D-Mountain View) would ban the sale Feinstein. Message: Please vote NO the Bay Bridge in 2007). It is critical of shark fins in California to help stem future oil spills, needs a final push on all appropriations riders. from you. that the OSPR retain the field staff and the killing of more than 70 million sharks Two others, AB 376 (to ban shark scientists to monitor ship traffic and each year for their fins. Sharks are an For more information on state and finning) and AB 1319 (to ban bisphenol ensure fuel transfers are safe, and that important part of the ocean and Bay federal legislation, go to ecosystem. Message: Please sign. www.baykeeper.org. A from baby bottles) also need your we have enough equipment and trained support now. Also, as we reported last personnel on hand to respond quickly month, the Clean Water Act is under to an oil spill if it does happen. major attack in the Senate, and Senator A major oil spill in San Francisco Dianne Feinstein needs to hear from Bay could have a devastating impact you. She is our best hope to defend on sea lions, harbor seals, bottlenose clean water protections from stealth dolphins, harbor porpoises, migrating Appropriations riders. Read on. birds and local endangered shorebirds, as well as the struggling herring and Support: AB 1112, authored by leopard shark populations. Please call Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, and the governor today and urge him to sponsored by Baykeeper, would provide stand firm against pressure from the critical funding for oil spill prevention Western States Petroleum Association and response programs in California. by signing AB 1112. The bill would raise by 1.5 cents the fee on a barrel of oil to fund the state’s existing oil spill staff and also requires Baykeeper Executive stricter oversight of ships transferring Director Deb Self fuel on the open water. is a member of the Oil companies now pay one nickel California Office per barrel of oil, the price of which now of Spill Response averages just over $100 per barrel. This Technical Advisory fee provides almost all the funding for Committee, the the California Office of Spill Prevention San Francisco and Response (OSPR). In the 20-year Harbor Safety history of the agency, these fees have Committee, the Coast Guard’s Area been increased only once, from four to Committee and an advisor on oil spill five cents in 2002, when the agency was response technologies to the Gulf of the Farallons National Marine Sanctuary. last facing staffing cuts. Baykeeper uses on-the-water patrols of Baykeeper sponsored the bill after San Francisco Bay, science, advocacy receiving grim financial reports as and the courts to stop Bay pollution. a member of the agency’s Technical
www.baycrossings.com October 2011 5 WORKING WATERFRONT NEWS When Ferries Matter Most
By Patrick Burnson maritime evacuation in history. On 9/11, over 500,000 people were rescued from Manhattan’s seawalls in just nine n September 11th, hours. What heroism made this possible? 2001, as hundreds of The answer lies in the resilience of the thousands fled south every day people at the scene that day, from the burning and the brave community of mariners towers, people quickly who ply the waters of New York City. discovered something we often forget: As the buildings fell, hundreds of OManhattan is an island. As officials tugboats, ferries, fishing boats, coast closed all bridges, tunnels and commuter guard cutters and other vessels rushed lines linking Manhattan to the rest of towards the disaster. They did so at the world, people were trapped. great personal risk. James Parese, the The little-told story of what captain of the Staten Island Ferry, happened next is the focus of a recent assumed he might be next: “We’re a documentary short film, Boatlift, big orange target in the middle of that narrated by Tom Hanks. The film harbor.” premiered at the Center for National Vincent Ardolino, captain of the Policy’s 9/11 Ten Year Anniversary Amberjack V, was at home in Brooklyn, Summit, in Washington, D.C. watching the burning buildings on TV. Photo by Patrick Runkle Boatlift is the story of the largest He said, “I gotta go do something,” On September 11, 2001, ferryboats and other available vessels evacuated over 500,000 people from Manhattan Island.
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www.baycrossings.com October 2011 7 FLEET WEEK The Fleet Is In!
his year marks the 30th A n n i ve r s a r y o f Sa n Francisco Fleet Week and from October 5 to 11, San Francisco will open its arms and piers to what promises to be the Tmost extensive Fleet Week ever. With more ships, more sailors, more Marines, more Coasties, more free family friendly events than ever and continuing the focus on emergency preparedness, Photo by Joel Williams this year’s event also commemorates the th San Francisco’s Fleet Week, as we know it today, began in 1981 under the leadership of Mayor Dianne Feinstein and will celebrate its 30th Anniversary 100 anniversary of the birth of naval this October 5 - 11. aviation: an event which started here in San Francisco Bay with the first-ever launch of a plane from the deck of a ship San Francisco and Fleet Week share on May 6, 1908 from Magdalena Bay, The San Francisco Fleet Week – the USS Pennsylvania in 1911. a long and storied history that began Mexico, and was greeted by a huge Association is a nonprofit organization As usual, the skilled naval aviators in 1908 with the arrival of President celebration hosted by the City of San whose mission is to honor the dedication of “The Blue Angels” will thrill with Theodore Roosevelt’s “Great White Fleet” Francisco. As each ship passed Fort to duty and sacrifices of the men and their extraordinary airborne maneuvers. to the Bay during their round-the-world Point it fired a 21-gun salute, which women of the U.S. Armed Forces and to This year’s annual Parade of Ships will voyage. Consisting of 16 battleships of was answered with a salute from land. conduct and offer disaster preparedness feature vessels from the U.S. Third Fleet the Atlantic Fleet and various smaller Crowds flocked to San Francisco to see training. Its honorary Co-Chairpersons including the Aircraft Carrier USS Carl vessels, this legendary flotilla featured the fleet. Transbay ferry traffic from are United States Senator Dianne Vinson and ships from the U.S. Coast hulls painted white except for the gilded May 5 to May 17 exceeded the normal Feinstein and former Secretary of State Guard, Royal Canadian Navy and the scrollwork on their bows. The 14-month business by 450,000 passengers. The George P. Shultz. WWII Liberty Ship Jeremiah O’Brien. voyage from Hampton Roads, Virginia, to heaviest travel day was on May 6, when Returning for a second year will be the San Francisco was a showcase of American 186,000 passengers were taken across Following is an overview of public popular “Band Challenge” in which sea power with ships manned by 14,000 San Francisco Bay to see the arrival of the events for San Francisco Fleet Week local high school ensembles compete, sailors. The fleet covered 43,000 miles and fleet. It was one of the largest crowds of 2011. An up-to-the-minute schedule of judged by their counterparts in the stopped at 20 ports on six continents. Californians ever assembled. public events is available online at www. Marine Band. The fleet arrived in San Francisco Throughout the 20th Century, San fleetweek.us: Francisco was a major focus of naval operations and served as the headquarters Thursday, October 6: of the United States Naval forces under Blue Angels Circle and Arrival Maneuvers Admiral Chester Nimitz during World 1-3 p.m. Practice 4-5 p.m. War II. A generation of “Liberty Ships” and other military vessels were built, launched, Friday, October 7: serviced, berthed and later retired at Fleet Week Air Show Practice 12:30 p.m. historic sites at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, to 4 p.m. Richmond’s Kaiser Shipyard, the Marin PIER 39 live music - Navy Band Southwest Shipworks, Treasure Island, Hunters Point from 12 - 2 p.m., Take 2 from 4 - 7 p.m. Shipyard, Suisun Bay and the Alameda Meet & Greet The Blue Angels near Naval Air Station. Aquarium of the Bay from 7:15 p.m. - Over the years, millions more San 7:45 p.m. Franciscans have welcomed the United Interagency Softball Competition at States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Moscone Field in San Francisco: SFPD, making its Fleet Week one of the City’s most SFFD, USMC, USN - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. treasured traditions. Under the leadership of Mayor Dianne Feinstein, the modern Fleet Saturday, October 8: Week tradition began in 1981, honoring the Parade of Ships - 1st ship under the GG dedicated men and women of the Armed Bridge will be USS Carl Vinson at 11 a.m. Photo by Joel Williams Forces and their colleagues. All ships will berth along the northern San
8 October 2011 www.baycrossings.com FLEET WEEK
Francisco waterfront Streets to Stockton to Washington Ship Tour Pier 30-32, USS Bonhomme Square, followed by a Band Concert at Richard, LHD 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Washington Square. Marine Band performing at the Cable Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Car Turn Around in Union Square, then Response Display on Marina Green will march up to The Marines Memorial 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Club at 609 Sutter Street W Foundation’s Navy In Space Exhibit Fleet Week Air Show 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Marina Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Anthem Health’s Bringing Back Recess Photo by Joel Williams Response Display on Marina Green exhibit on Marina Green As usual, the skilled naval aviators of “The Blue Angels” will thrill with their extraordinary airborne 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ship Tours Pier 27, USSS Milius, USS maneuvers. W Foundation’s Navy in Space Exhibit Antiet A.M., USS Chief- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Marina Green Ship Tour Pier 35, USCGC Bertholf, Anthem Health’s Bringing Back Recess USCGC Alert, HMCS Ottawa - future Marines/Sailors bringing out a large USCGC Alert, HMCS Ottawa - exhibit on Marina Green 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. American Flag along with the Marine 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. PIER 39 live music - First Marine Division Ship Tour Pier 30-32, USS Bonhomme Band playing “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Ship Tour Pier 30-32, USS Bonhomme Band 2 - 3 p.m., LoveFool 4 - 7 p.m. Richard - 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Following that, USN CF3 Captain Bryne Richard - 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Marine Band Concert at Huntington PIER 39-Navy Band Southwest will be doing a swear-in on field for 20 2nd Annual Fleet Week Band Challenge Park 6 - 7 p.m. 12 - 2 p.m., Mustache Harbor 4 - 7 p.m. future Marines/Sailors. Immediately after GGPark Band Shell - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 49ers Salute to the Fleet - Candlestick that, Air Force singer A1C Hokay will PIER 39 - Navy Band Southwest Sunday, October 9: Park, 49ers vs. Tampa Bay - The Marine sing “God Bless the USA.” 12 - 2 p.m. Fleet Week Air Show 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Band will be playing at the entrances 140th Annual Italian Heritage Parade – while fans enter the stadium, The Coast Monday, October 10, 2011 Tuesday, October 11 Military Marching Band, Color Guards, guard will have a singer for The National Ship Tours Pier 27, USSS Milius, USS All San Francisco Fleet Week Ships Marching Units - San Francisco’s Anthem for pre-game with two F-18s Antiet A.M., USS Chief- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Depart North Beach -Powell & Jefferson flying over. Halftime will consist of 150 Ship Tour Pier 35, USCGC Bertholf,
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Old Wind Turbine Doesn’t Feel CORRECTION
Like High Technology Due to an oversight, an incorrect photo ran with Letter to the Editor last month’s obituary of Bay Crossings long-time After reading your article in the September issue about the wind turbine blades contributor and former arriving at the port of San Francisco, I could not help make the following editor F. Weston “Wes” observation and comment: Starratt. A corrected photo 1- Is it “legit” to transport oversized blades in a container that are going to of Wes speaking at the stick out like that? Claremont Hotel in 1998 2-The US must have sunk quite low that it would buy second-hand, used appears at right. He was equipment from Europe. giving the keynote speech at a conference on San If it was an old still or a brass brewing tank, I would understand but we are Francisco regional affairs. talking high technology here. This would be like the California high speed Wes was a committed rail authority buying a 20-year old TGV from France. Do you know that the regionalist who gave used Los Angeles Unified School District yellow school buses find their way unstintingly of his time to the northern Mexican states? You can see them all over Baja California and and writing talents to further. This is how it feels like. advance the cause. We regret the error. J.J. Lasne - Oakland, California
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BY KELLY CASH wetland restoration efforts will likely be viewed in the future as the most visionary flood control projects in the history of e all love the Bay. the Bay Area.” The same wetlands will Even if we just help filter some of the most toxic urban catch a glimpse pollutants coming off of the Bay Area’s on our commutes, driveways, roads, and parking lots as we know it’s there. well, said the Estuary Partnership’s Windsurfers, sailors, dog-walkers, Director, Judy Kelly. runners,W hikers—it’s the visual signature The bad news: The biggest threat of outdoor life here. But how healthy is it? to the Bay is the fact that its rivers and This month a group of scientific experts Delta are in a state of chronic man-made released “The State of San Francisco Bay drought. Dams and diversions have 2011,” which offers a report card of sorts dramatically reduced the amount of on just how the Bay is doing. fresh water that reaches the Bay, cutting Photo by David Sanger There’s good news and bad news. inflows by more than 50 percent in More wetlands will support a stronger food web for Bay Area birds and for fish and other wildlife. First, the good. Pollutants like heavy most recent years. Protecting the Bay’s metals from wastewater treatment plants ecosystem and recovering its fisheries will have been greatly reduced, and much require the state to change policy and • Residential water use around the Bay in the world. It provides us tourism and of the Bay is in much better shape than adopt state-of-the-art water management has decreased, from over 100 gallons per commerce assets, as well as intangibles like it was in the middle of the last century. that protects the freshwater needs of both person per day, to less than 80 gallons peace and beauty. If we can find the will But ‘legacy’ pollutants like mercury from people and nature. per capita per day. The use of recycled use water in smarter and smarter ways, both the Gold Rush and PCB’s from the last water has increased in the Bay Area, individually and as a society, we can make century continue to linger, and so we Other key findings in the report: from 29.1 thousand acre feet in 2001, to our Bay healthy again. must sadly limit our consumption of 46.1 thousand acre feet in 2010. Water much of the Bay’s seafood. • Fish abundance and diversity are conservation by Bay Area residents and Kelly Cash is declining in all regions of the Bay except increased use of recycled water could the Director of near the Golden Gate. Fish-eating birds leave more water in San Francisco Bay Communications like Brandt’s cormorants, egrets, and tributary rivers—but only if additional at Aquarium herons are not finding enough food to upstream diversions are not made. of the Bay and feed their young. More wetlands will has worked support a stronger food web for those The San Francisco Bay is one of extensively on birds and for fish and other wildlife. the largest, most ecologically and Working Lands and Waters Issues. commercially productive ecosystems • The amount of spoils deposited in the Bay from dredging of ship channels Photo by David Sanger and ports has greatly decreased, from Fish-eating birds like Brandt’s cormorants, egrets 10 million cubic yards in 1986 to one (seen above), and herons are not finding enough Sharing time with whales is a privilege. food to feed their young. million cubic yards in 2009. These spoils have been used to help restore the Bay’s wetlands: 2.7 million cubic yards to the As our climate changes and sea level Hamilton Wetland Restoration Project rises, San Francisco Bay, the largest and 156,085 cubic yards to Bair Island. estuary on the West Coast, will need more wetlands around its perimeter— • San Francisco Bay is benefitting from both to protect local communities from the work of volunteers: In 2010, 25,000 flooding as well as millions of dollars’ Bay Area citizens rolled up their sleeves 415-331-6267 more of restoration projects like those to clean trash from and restore creeks and that have gone in the ground over the marshes in the nine Bay Area counties on past two decades. Andrew Gunther, Coastal Cleanup Day. www.sfbaywhalewatching.com project leader for the report, said, “These
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Sausalito & Tiburon A comfortable ride across the San Francisco Bay Photo by Joel Williams to the two Marin seaside villages of Sausalito and Tiburon to enjoy shopping, Camp Reynolds on Angel Island State Park will host “Gateway to the Pacific,” a living history event, dining or an easy stroll around town. on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16.
Angel Island A California State park and wildlife reserve. Angel Island is both a great picnic destination with hiking, kayak tours, an hour-long fully- ngel Island State Park era spotlighting civilian life back at home. narrated TramTour, as well as a historical site dating back to the U.S. Civil War. will host “Gateway to the The U.S. Army Post Camp Reynolds, Pacific,” a living history housed troops being deployed to locations Vallejo Sail to Vallejo, a waterfront community that includes the city’s event, on Saturday and throughout the Pacific in times of war, Heritage District, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum and family-friendly Sunday, October 15 and including the Philippine Islands, until Six Flags Discovery Kingdom theme park. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp the military left the Island during the Reynolds.A The event highlights Angel early 1960s. Alameda & Oakland There’s dining in Jack London Square, the Farmer’s market on Sundays and jazz nightly. Island and its role in the Spanish- For more information about Angel American and Philippine-American Wars Island, call (415) 435-5390 or visit of 1899-1902. It will feature re-enactors www.parks.ca.gov/angelisland. For ferry interpreting the lives of soldiers and information from Tiburon, contact Angel Blue & Gold Fleet at PIER 39 civilians of the time. Event historians Island Ferry Company, (415) 435-2131, will be on hand to discuss details of the or visit www.angelislandferry.com. For Beach Street & The Embarcadero war, exhibit equipment and weapons, and ferry information from San Francisco, San Francisco demonstrate original hand-crank sewing contact Blue and Gold Fleet, (415) 773- machines and other home crafts of the 1188, www.blueandgoldfleet.com.
12 October 2011 www.baycrossings.com SAILING UNIQUE BAYSIDE LIVING
BY CAPTIAN RAY of these became permanent residences immediately after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Some of these were later pulled any residences provide ashore or hauled up on pilings for more views of San Francisco convenient access and are still easily visible Bay. Homes up in the near Napa Street. Berkeley Hills or on Just a short walk south of Napa Street Twin Peaks and Mt. you will find the most famous of Sausalito’s Photo by Larry Burgess Sutro are perfect examples of this, and there floating homes, the Taj Mahal. This lacey Floating homes, like these in Sausalito, cannot move under their own power and need assistance Mare shore-side homes that come with great white dreamboat is moored out at the if they need to move to a new location. They occupy a permanent berth, comply with all applicable Bay views as well. Lying under the radar, end of the pier at Johnson Street. About codes, and are hooked up to all utilities. though, there are also some lesser-known one mile north of Napa Street up the communities nestled on the Bay’s shores. Bridgeway, there is a much larger collection On the south shore of Corte Madera of floating homes centered around Liberty I know of one other place with being so close to a freeway. I saw deer Creek, just as it enters San Francisco Bay, and Issaquah Docks. floating homes—three and a half miles and a coyote as I drove the road. Cresting there is a distinctive community called On the east side of the bay, there off the freeway, at the end of a pothole the last hill, nestled amongst a variety of the Greenbrae Boardwalk. A long, narrow are three collections of these distinctive filled road. Privacy is valued there so I sail and motor craft, I could see another boardwalk leads out onto the mudflats to living arrangements. The Berkeley Marina am not going to name the location. It small collection of these intriguing living a wonderful collection of homes. Some are contains about a dozen of these interesting is remarkably rural and very isolated for arrangements. very new, others obviously quite weathered, structures, ranging from a cute cottage-like some are converted watercraft, others with design to three-story townhouses. They are origins difficult to discern. But each is one- easily visible from the parking lot on the east of-a-kind, reflecting the soul of its owner side of the marina. Escape the Fog and Enjoy the Sunshine in or—in some cases, I suspect—many owners. Down in the Oakland estuary, across While the homes receive water, power, and from Jack London Square, the Barnhill sewer services like any other residence and Marina in Alameda holds another 50 or are directly across from the Larkspur ferry so homes. The well-landscaped public landing, there is an aura of remoteness, even shoreline path provides a very good view of Sausalito! wildness about the location. the homes facing inshore, but those on the Late Night Blue & Gold Ferry Service on Fridays* Scattered about in several locations waterside can only be seen from across the Depart SF Pier 41 at 8:40 p.m. Arrive Sausalito at 9:35 p.m. around the Bay there is a type of residence estuary or from a boat. Depart Sausalito at 9:40 p.m. Arrive SF Pier 41 at 10:20 p.m. called a floating home. Floating homes are Show your ferry ticket stub for special offers at the following distinguished from houseboats in that they Ray Wichmann, Sausalito restaurants after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays only: do not have engines: they cannot move is a US SAILING- Scoma’s / Angelino Restaurant / Harbor View / Horizons under their own power and need assistance certified Ocean Visit www.blueandgoldfleet.com for more information if they need to move to a new location. They Passagemaking Call Blue & Gold at (415) 773-1188 for schedule information occupy a permanent berth, comply with all I n s t r u c t o r, a *only through October applicable codes, and are hooked up to all U S S A I L I N G amber of Commerce a alito Ch t 415-3 utilities. (A houseboat, on the other hand, Instructor Trainer, Saus w.sausalito.org for more i 31-72 Call sit ww nform 62 is capable of self propulsion because it has and a member or vi ation an engine or perhaps two, and uses tanks for of US SAILING’s its water supply and to contain its sewerage.) National Faculty. He holds a 100- There are four floating home locations that Ton Master’s License, was a charter I am aware of here in San Francisco Bay. skipper in Hawai’i for 15 years, and Perhaps the most famous floating has sailed on both coasts of the United homes are in Sausalito. There is even a States, in Mexico, the Caribbean, guided walking tour available of this area. and Greece. He is presently employed The earliest of these (called “arks”) appeared as the Master Instructor at OCSC in the late 1800s as summer or getaway Sailing in the Berkeley Marina. Ric Miller Why They Built The Bridge houses for well-to-do San Franciscans. Many
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At-Risk Youth Program Teaches Sustainability
“And the entire community will By Bill Picture ultimately reap the harvest of what’s going on out here, no pun intended,” she said. ast month, San Francisco’s Edgewood Center for Shaping the future, one kid Children and Families at a time added sustainability to its Edgewood Center for Children and curriculum, unveiling a new Families has been helping at-risk youth Garden Learning Center intended to in the Bay Area overcome abuse, neglect, Linspire consciousness in young gardeners mental illness and crises at home since while further helping them acquire the the Gold Rush era with an ever-growing skills necessary to rise above life’s many portfolio of programs that nurture and challenges. inspire young minds, bodies and spirits. “It’s about transformation,” said Chief Edgewood already provides full schooling Advancement Officer Andrea Capozzoli. and a wide range of other services, “We transformed an empty space into including counseling and art therapy, something that’s thriving and growing. for about 60 young people from all over That’s a powerful symbol.” the Bay Area whose needs exceed the Photo courtesy of Edgewood Center for Children and Families And the symbolism doesn’t end there. level that public schools are able to offer. Edgewood Center for Children and Families’ new Garden Learning Center, located in San Francisco’s Sunset District, is intended to inspire consciousness among young gardeners, while helping them Edgewood’s San Francisco campus (the The situation in public schools grows acquire the skills needed to face life’s challenges. organization has a second campus in San more dire every year, as state budget cuts Mateo County) is located in the City’s force school districts to do away with Sunset District, a neighborhood whose more and more programs and services back into the community, our team stays in households struggling just to get by, so residents bank more foggy days in a deemed superfluous, leaving just the bare close touch with them for up to two years composting is sure to raise a few young year than sunny ones. Cappozoli hopes minimum curriculum. to make sure that they are acclimating and eyebrows when it’s taught this year. that watching (and helping) a colorful For those students whose families are that everything is going well for them at Volunteers recently built compost bins garden come to life in this seemingly unable to provide a stable environment home. That’s an important part of what where students can toss their food scraps dreary environment will drive home for in which to learn and grow, Edgewood we do.” and garden waste for use later in the kids Edgewood’s message that anything also offers full-time housing. Nearly The Garden Learning Center, which garden. is possible with a little attention and half of Edgewood’s students currently includes an organic fruit-and-vegetable “It’ll be fun for the kids to be able to hard work. live on-campus. Residents are welcome garden, a composting facility and an open up the lid of a compost bin and watch to stay at Edgewood outdoor kitchen, affords instructors a it breaking down, then put it back into the until conditions at unique opportunity to interact with kids garden later,” Cappozoli said. “And they’ll h o m e i m p r o v e . outside of the traditional classroom setting. learn about the whole cycle of life, which Unfortunately, that Not only is working in the garden a form I think they’ll find really interesting.” takes longer for some of hands-on therapy for the youth, some of kids than for others. whom have emotional or behavioral issues, Healthy diet, healthy mind “Of course, we want it also allows the kids to see that learning Cappozoli added that working in the to help the kids and can be fun. garden also makes it easier to broaden their families get “For many of the kids, the whole the culinary horizons of the kids, most of better so they can go experience of working in a garden is totally whom were brought up on diets consisting home, but there is no new,” Mulig said. “Think about it. In the largely of fast food. maximum length-of- environments that some of these children “They’re more likely to eat a vegetable stay here,” explained are coming from, even grass is a pretty hot that they picked with their own hands,” Photo courtesy of Edgewood Center for Children and Families David Mulig, director commodity. You and I pretty much take she says. “For instance, lettuce is just Edgewood staff say that working in the garden will be an entirely new experience for many students. In addition to serving as a form of of education. “Some grass for granted. But playing on grass that green stuff on a Big Mac to them hands-on therapy for the youth, some of whom have emotional and/or kids have been here and rolling around on it are entirely new until they go into the garden and pick behavioral issues, teachers hope the experience will show kids that for years. And when a experiences for some of these kids.” it themselves. Then they taste it and go, learning can be fun. resident is discharged Being green is hardly a priority in ‘Wow!’ Artichokes, too. They’ve never
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even heard of an artichoke, much less talks with the UC Cooperative Extension’s tasted one. “ Master Gardener Program to develop a Shaping more sophisticated palates comprehensive garden-based curriculum. will make it easier for Edgewood’s in-house “They’ll get to learn what kinds of chef, who prepares cafeteria-style meals plants attract birds and butterflies, and all daily for the kids, to steer them away from about the process of pollination,” Mulig the usual high-calorie fare and put more said. “It’s another way that we can help brain food in their stomachs. change their lives. We want them to be “We’ve got a great chef here who’s healthy in every way that they can be.” really into organics,” Mulig said. “The Edgewood will also soon be home whole idea behind the outdoor kitchen is to a coop of chickens, meaning there for the kids to be able to pick something will be fresh eggs for the kids to from the garden, prepare it and eat it.” collect. “They’re going to be so excited,” Mulig believes that teaching kids Cappozoli said. “It’s just so fun to where food comes from connects dots that watch their faces light up. It’s as much facilitate a better and healthier relationship fun for us and for those providing the for them with food and the environment. instruction as it is for the kids.” The ultimate goal, he says, is to help the kids make healthy choices—from the food Photo courtesy of Edgewood Center for Children and Families For more information about Edgewood they eat to how they interact with their The Garden Learning Center includes a working garden and an outdoor kitchen, where students Center for Children and Families, visit physical surroundings. will be able to prepare dishes with the fruits and vegetables they pick in the garden. The Center’s www.edgewood.org. curriculum will include lessons on the benefits of a healthy diet. To that end, Edgewood is currently in
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www.baycrossings.com October 2011 15 AMERICA’S CUP CORNER ORACLE’S SPITHILL WOWS THE CROWDS WITH WINDY WIN IN PLYMOUTH
RACLE Racing to be honest. It was the puffiness Spithill won and change in direction made it the Plymouth challenging, but what a fun race!” Fleet Racing “A lot of things had your Championship full attention. You could screw after an action-packed final day up a tack and capsize. It’s good, ofO the America’s Cup World it’s a test of sailing skill, and Series in southwest England. that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it?” Crowds on Plymouth Hoe, a said Russell Coutts, ORACLE large open public space along Racing CEO. “Wait until the the coast with sweeping views of fleet goes to San Francisco. We’ll Plymouth Sound, were treated be racing in those conditions to thrills and spills, capsizes and every day.” collisions, as well as some great Other sailors might have a racing on a blustery Sunday. different perspective on the day James Spithill made amends though. In the anxious minutes for a lackluster Match Race leading up to the start, Energy Championship with an emphatic Team capsized trying to avoid victory in the winner-takes-all Team Korea, although Loick race in the fleet racing. “It’s Peyron’s crew managed to get redemption after the match the boat upright very quickly racing,” said Spithill, who seemed and rejoin the race. Moments ©2011 ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget unfazed by the breeze that later there was a dramatic ORACLE Racing Spithill (middle) won the Plymouth Fleet Racing Championship after an action-packed final day of the bulleted across the course. With collision with Artemis Racing America’s Cup World Series in Plymouth, England. winds gusting up to 35 mph, riding up over the back of Green merely avoiding a capsize or a Comm Racing, with the skipper collision was a major challenge Vasilij Zbogar falling off the hand. With their boat damaged Korea in the closing stages of the “ P l y m o u t h h a s b e e n but Spithill commented: “I still back of the Spanish boat and in the collision, and carrying race to take 4th across the line. buzzing with excitement since think we had a bit left in the tank suffering a minor injury to his two penalties from pre-start With boats touching speeds you arrived,” said Councillor collisions, Green Comm retired in excess of 30 mph, it was a wild Vivien Pengelly. “It is estimated without crossing the start line. ride, and while the Kiwis battled that over 115 000 people have Steering clear of trouble in hard with the two ORACLE lined the Hoe over the past the pre-start, the two ORACLE boats, Spithill moved clear on the week to see some of the most Racing boats and Emirates Team final lap and Dean Barker had to exciting racing to ever come to New Zealand burst off the start satisfy himself with 2nd place British waters. I have to take line with other teams following ahead of Russell Coutts. “Today my hat off to all of the teams. behind. At the first bear away it was racing and survival,” said Your skills are amazing. We’ve China Team capsized but got up Barker, the Emirates skipper. been thrilled to have you here.” and running again. In fact, when “When the wind cranked in it The America’s Cup World Artemis capsized later in the race, was full on. The hard thing was Series now moves on to San Charlie Ogletree’s Chinese team not the wind speed but the big Diego, with the first practice moved past and managed to cross puffs which were unpredictable. races scheduled to take place the finish line 9 minutes and 54 Always like to win, but nice to beginning Saturday November seconds after the winner, just get past Russell and take second.” 12. On Wednesday, November ©2011 ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget six seconds inside the finishing The crowds on Plymouth 16, the San Diego Match Racing Team China capsized early in the Final Fleet Race but when Artemis Racing time limit. A great result for Hoe increased throughout the Championship begins, along capsized later in the race the Chinese team was able to pass them and finish China Team, and a great result week, as the city embraced the with television and YouTube the race just six seconds inside the finishing time limit. for Aleph who moved past Team World Series and the teams. live-streaming of the races.
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Governor Brown Signs Legislation Racing Toward San Diego in Support of 34th America’s Cup
n route to San Diego, Match Racing Championship as well as the cargo ship HR the final Sunday. Constitution is loaded Live coverage of racing will start with the lifeblood of on Wednesday, November 16 on the the America’s Cup America’s Cup YouTube channel, where World Series, including the AC45 race you can also view the racing on demand boats,O 102 shipping containers, 20 (Americascup.com/youtube). Heading support boats, and one of the cranes used into the AC World Series San Diego, to hoist the AC45s into the water. The Emirates Team New Zealand is the leader ship is scheduled to arrive in San Diego in the combined overall standings after by October 24, approximately three two AC World Series events. The Kiwis weeks ahead of the first race day. hold a four-point lead over ORACLE “Each time we cycle through the Racing Spithill, with ORACLE Racing pack-up and unloading, we’re able to find Coutts and Artemis Racing on equal efficiencies and improvements,” said Peter points in the battle for the third podium Ansell, director of on-shore operations slot. Following a strong performance in Gilles Martin-Raget/www.americascup.com for America’s Cup Race Management. Plymouth, Team Korea is just two points “Logistically, it’s a complex exercise, further back. overnor Jerry Brown last Brown. “The Port of San Francisco is a especially with the tight deadlines month signed AB 664 beautiful urban coastline, but its infrastructure between venues. We plan to be up and (Ammiano) to finance needs a lot of work. By helping the city build running in San Diego by the end of improvements the Port capacity to play host to the world’s premier October, and ready for the teams to go America’s Cup World Series of San Francisco needs maritime event, this law is going to put wind sailing by November 8.” 2011-2012 OVERALL STANDINGS to host the 2013 America’s Cup yacht in the sails of waterfront revitalization and Racing in San Diego will be tucked race,G considered along with the Olympics bring tourism and jobs to San Francisco.” in close to shore, allowing for a “stadium Emirates Team New Zealand - 38 and the World Cup to be one of the In addition to providing financing for sailing” experience for the race crews and 2 ORACLE Racing Spithill - 34 world’s top sporting events. Brown said the the America’s Cup “village” and spectator spectators alike. Official practice racing 3T ORACLE Racing Coutts - 28 race, which is projected to bring 450,000 seating, plans for the new infrastructure is scheduled to begin November 12- 3T Artemis Racing - 28 visitors, more than 8,000 jobs and $1.2 financing district include construction 13, with the San Diego Match Racing 5 Team Korea - 26 billion in economic activity, will put “wind of a cruise ship terminal at Pier 27. The Championship running from November 6T Aleph - 18 6T Energy Team - 18 in the sails” of the port’s revitalization. terminal will host cruise ships that will 16-19 and the climax event, the Fleet 8 Green Comm Racing - 17 Racing Championship, on Sunday, “This bill gives San Francisco the supply additional lodging for attendees, and 9 China Team - 13 flexibility it needs to finance important thereafter provide continuing infrastructural November 20. The always-exciting Speed waterfront improvements,” said Governor benefits to the Bay Area’s tourism industry. Trials will be held on the first day of the
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ot many Bay Crossings readers are likely to remember when Luciano Pavarotti sang in the San Francisco Opera’s production of Turandot some 35 years Nago, but for those of us who were there, SAVE MONEY the event was profound. Joining him in that remarkable show was the legendary RIDE TRANSIT Montserrat Caballé. And, oh yes, playing a bit role was the very young Carol Vaness, long before she reached diva status. So how can any subsequent effort measure up? Well, it can’t really, but many young opera goers will have memories Photo by Kristen Loken of their own based on September’s September’s performance of Turandot was simulcast on AT&T Park’s 103-feet wide Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision scoreboard—one of the highest quality outdoor scoreboards in the nation—making performance of Turandot at AT&T “Opera at the Ballpark” a smashing success. Park. The event—fully accessible via Shuttle Service to Six Flags ferry—featured one of the minor singers in the 1977 version. Joseph Frank, a solid From October 15 through January that the exchange is a personal one.” Discovery Kingdom tenor, was the emperor this time around, 16, 2012, the San Francisco Museum of Lunch Break did not materialize and helped make “Opera at the Ballpark” Modern Art (SFMOMA) will present without a struggle, however. Lockhart’s first a smashing success. Lunch Break, the latest body of work attempts to enter the historic shipyard— Through state-of-the-art technology, by Sharon Lockhart. The exhibition, the state’s largest private employer, the simulcast was transmitted in high organized by Sabine Eckmann from the owned by General Dynamics, the world’s definition to AT&T Park’s 103-feet wide Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. fifth-largest defense contractor—were Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision Louis, and overseen at SFMOMA by repeatedly rejected by the company. But, scoreboard—one of the highest quality Curator of Media Arts Rudolf Frieling, after spending time in Bath, she secured outdoor scoreboards in the nation—live will include a large-scale film installation, a meeting with the local union, which from the stage of the War Memorial Opera selected photographs, and a Bay Area supported her work and successfully Walk to the Empress Theatre House. Concert-quality audio combined edition of the artist’s free take-away lobbied for her access to the factory. with AT&T Park’s huge screen created newspaper, the Lunch Break Times. The contemplation of the workers’ in Downtown Vallejo an unmatched operatic experience for Through film, photography, and the activities during their time off from www.EmpressTheatre.org attendees sitting in the stands and on the print medium, Lockhart reflects on the production brings into view an everyday baseball field itself. presence of the individual in the context situation that foregrounds the presence of industrial labor. of the individual. In contrast, the related To create Lunch Break, photographic series emphasizes the the artist spent a year actuality of individual objects, routines, observing and engaging with and spaces: stickers on a lunchbox or the blue-collar workers during makeshift booths where workers sell snacks their daily routines at Bath and various items. Iron Works, a naval shipyard Yet while Lunch Break focuses in Bath, Maine. This allowed on day-to-day details, it reflects a Lockhart to shed her outsider much larger contemporary political and status and establish a level economic reality. The project’s focus on of intimacy and comfort the local, rarely-portrayed experience Photo courtesy of SFMOMA with the workers. As the of the current working class takes on a Sharon Lockhart, Gary Gilpatrick, Insulator, 2008; chromogenic print; 24 3/4 x 30 3/4 in.; courtesy the artist and Blum & artist explains, “In all of my particular social and political relevance Poe, Los Angeles; Gladstone Gallery, New York; and projects, I work hard to make in the context of global capitalism, war www.baylinkferry.com neugerriemschneider, Berlin; © Sharon Lockhart the participants partners, so and economic recession.
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October 2 7AM – 7PM - Farralones onboard the Schooner Seaward - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Sail out the gate to the Farralones aboard the Schooner Seaward. Board at 7am, enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard and return time is 7pm. Cost is $206.25 member, $275 retail
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October 13 7PM – 8PM - Rumors, Myths & Truths About Your Captain’s License - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net Presented by Maritime Institute, get the answers to any questions you have about taking that step to get your Captain’s License and what it will mean if you do! FREE. Please call to reserve space.
October 15 9AM – 2PM - Tomales Bay Tour - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Come experience on of the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour! Wildlife abounds in this spectacular setting, one of the largest protected bays and coastal area in California. Half way through our paddling tour we will stop on a secluded beach only accessible by small water craft and eat lunch.
October 15 4PM – 6PM - Monthly FREE BBQ – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Come sail with us on an Introduction to sailing outing and then partake in our monthly Saturday BBQ. Take a tour of our school, meet club members and make new friends!
October 16 9:30AM – 12:30 PM - Family Adventure Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org Help the crew raise the sails and steer the boat, or just sit back and enjoy the view! Morning winds are typically light so we often get to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. This sail will include optional learning stations in San Francisco Bay ecology and seamanship. It’s a great sail for families, though all are welcome! Cost is $45 for adults, $25 for youth 6-12, and children under 6 are free. To register, visit www.callofthesea.org and click on “Public Sails.”
October Captain OUPV (6-Pack/100GT) Maritime Institute - San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com 17 - 28 Our USCG approved Captain’s course meets the requirement for not only the OUPV/6-PACK License; but also - OUPV up to 100 GT - Master or Mate Near Coastal less than 100 GT - Master or Mate Inland less than 100 GT
October Half Moon Bay RendezBOO – Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net 21 - 23 Our yearly outing out the Gate with a fleet of revelers! We have cocktail parties and pumpkin carving. Chartershares organized running anywhere from $300 to $600 for the weekend. Provisioning and docking cost not included. Please call if you’re interested.
October 23 9:30AM – 12:30 PM - Family Adventure Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org Help the crew raise the sails and steer the boat, or just sit back and enjoy the view! Morning winds are typically light so we often get to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. This sail will include optional learning stations in San Francisco Bay ecology and seamanship. It’s a great sail for families, though all are welcome! Cost is $45 for adults, $25 for youth 6-12, and children under 6 are free. To register, visit www.callofthesea.org and click on “Public Sails.”
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October 29 9AM – 12PM & 1PM - 4PM – Girl Scouts “In the Wind” Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org Learn the ways of the bay by sailing on the beautiful tall ship Seaward. Become part of the crew as you set sails, steer, and navigate under the guidance of Seaward’s professional captain and crew! You’ll also participate in learning stations to build your knowledge of bay ecology. Learn how to serve San Francisco Bay by directly experiencing it! Earn our council’s own award: Girl Scouts Save the Bay’s “In the Wind” badge or interest project patch. Cost is $35 for scouts and chaperones. To register, visit www.callofthesea.org and click on “Public Sails”.
October 29 9AM – 11:30AM - Stand Up Paddle Boarding - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Come join Outback Adventures and learn why Stand Up Paddle Boarding is one of the fastest growing paddle sports in the industry. Learn paddle technique and get an opportunity to try many different kinds of board we will practice the skills in the protected waters of the Corte Madera Creek, no experience necessary. ($60 per person 2.5 hrs class)
October 29 5PM – 9PM - Night Sailing - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, 415-332-8001, www.clubnautique.net Enjoy a picturesque evening sail while learning about the challenges to navigation and tools to adjust to limited visibility. Cost: Members $109/Non Members $145. Please call to reserve space.
October 30 9AM – 2PM - Tomales Bay Tour - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Come experience on of the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour! Wildlife abounds in this spectacular setting, one of the largest protected bays and coastal area in California. Half way through our paddling tour we will stop on a secluded beach only accessible by small water craft and eat lunch.
October 30 9AM – 5PM - Big Boat Motoring Clinic - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net Learn to use all aspects of tide, current, wind & propwalk to your advantage and become a pro at maneuvering larger boats. Cost: Members $244/Non Members $325 Please call to reserve space.
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www.baycrossings.com October 2011 21 COAST GUARD Coast Guard K-9 Hoist
By Petty Officer 2nd Class The hoist up theO’Brien is part of two Pamela J. Boehland dogs’ ongoing training program designed to expose them to all of the fields they could be potentially called to serve in. They are irius stood on the bow of the both bomb-sniffing dogs, and typically 47-foot motor lifeboat with her search for explosive material on ferries and tail tucked between her legs and in warehouses and port facilities. Their quaking in her custom-made training, however, sometimes requires them harness. Her soft, velvety ears to be transported to assets that they are not were pinned back and she looked up at naturally comfortable with, such as airplanes Scanine handler Petty Officer 2nd Class or moving boats. Chris Hartman as he stroked her head and “The loud noises and vibrations of murmured reassurances to her. As Sirius the boats scare the dogs, and we have to home and care for them. struggled to find her sea legs, Hartman redirect their attention and prepare them, “Evy is my partner,” said Hartman. clipped a line to the black Labrador’s so if that call does come in, they are ready,” “Even our days off are spent together. We harness. Her shaking legs were lifted from said Hartman. have developed a real bond. She’s a part of the aluminum deck of the lifeboat, and Sirius’ usual handler, Petty Officer 1st the family.” she was hoisted up the broad side of the Class Joe Tokarsky, was at the top of the Hartman, Tokarsky, Evy and Sirius haze-grey WWII liberty ship, the Jeremiah ship, and he pulled her, hand-over-hand, are an important part of the Maritime O’Brien, which was moored at Pier 45 in up the 35-foot side. Additionally, she had Safety and Security Team San Francisco, a San Francisco. another safety line attached to her, handled team dedicated to stopping hazards at sea. by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory Sumner Together, they search ships, safeguard ferries, in case Tokarsky lost control. Once she was secure ports and protect our waterways. over the side and on deck, she got right to America’s waterfront is safer because Evy the job she was trained to do, which is to and Sirius are sniffing out dangers. They locate explosives. provide an extra line of security from bombs She searched the ship until she found and explosives and do something that no the explosive-type scent she was looking for, human or robot can. went still and was rewarded with playtime All U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty with her friend and handler, Tokarsky. Officer 2nd Class Pamela J. Boehland. After Sirius, it was Evy’s turn to be hoisted. The motor lifeboat nosed up to the O’Brien and Hartman brought the four-year old Belgian Malinois on deck. Handlers are taught how to safely hoist dogs as part of their initial training at the Customs and Border Protection K-9 school in Fort Royal, Va., and field exercises like this help refresh their initial training. It is an important part of acclimating the dogs to at sea searches. Evy and Sirius, like all members of the Coast Guard, train regularly to stay proficient. Their handlers constantly challenge them to locate various explosive scents because the dogs are vital to finding and stopping bombs. “The dogs love to work,” said Hartman. “When they take a few weeks off for rest, they Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Hartman, are anxious and restless to get back to it.” a maritime law enforcement specialist with the Maritime Safety and Security Team San Hartman has been working with Evy Francisco and military working dog Evy conduct for two years. Both handlers not only explosive detection training on the moored work with the dogs but also take them Jeremiah O’Brien at Pier 45 in San Francisco.
22 October 2011 www.baycrossings.com DRAGON BOAT PIRATES IN PARADISE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS ALAMEDA’S BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT
ragon boating, canoeing, is a way of giving back and supporting rowing, whale boating, our schools,” said Dom Weaver of the kayaking, outriggers Alameda Firefighters Association, one and more will be on of the event’s sponsors. “Supporting our deck for the public to youth is essential to their ability to grow enjoy during Pirates in Paradise, a fun- to becoming contributing members of our Draising event on Sunday, October 16 community.” from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the waterfront The main event of the day will be the at Bridgeside Shopping Center, 2671 Alameda Fire Department and Alameda Blanding Ave. in Alameda. Vendor booths Police Department in “The Battle of the Photo by Nora Desmond from local yacht clubs, boating clubs, Paddle” in dragon boats during a Boat AFD & APD along with sponsors for Alameda’s Pirates in Paradise get ready for the Battle of the and the 34th America’s Cup will also be Regatta. Guests can also enjoy watching Paddle between the AFD & the APD. on hand for information gathering. Face the Oakland Strokes exhibition crew race. painting too! The public is encouraged to register a team Proceeds from the event will benefit and race against other local organizations supported Alameda’s public schools since enrichment classes, teacher and classroom the Alameda Education Foundation, a local and businesses at the event. A donation 1982. “Pirates in Paradise” will help support support, and visual and performing arts non-profit that supports vital programs in of $10 per adult and $5 per child is AEF core programs including middle support. More information on AEF may be art, music, drama, sports and more in suggested. school sports, scholarships for after-school found at www.alamedaeducation.org. Alameda public schools. “This event is a Alameda Education Foundation great way to introduce the community to President Bill Sonneman commended the our hidden treasure—Alameda’s beautiful businesses’ involvement in helping public waterfront,” commented event organizer schools. “Our schools are in a difficult Deborah Wright. “Many Alamedans have position these days due to the drastic budget no idea what sort of ‘fun factor’ exists in cuts from the State,” said Sonneman. “It SUPPORT THE BAY. our own backyard.” really is up to the community to ensure The event began simply as a fun that quality education continues in way to raise awareness of these water- Alameda, and we are thrilled to have the oriented activities, explained Wright, but support of so many waterfront and local participating organizations also wanted businesses to make that happen.” to do something to help Alameda’s The Alameda Education Foundation struggling schools. “’Pirates in Paradise’ (AEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that has
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www.baycrossings.com October 2011 23 Sponsored by Golden Gate Ferry LARKSPUR* Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Larkspur Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Larkspur Larkspur Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Larkspur 5:50 a.m. 6:20 a.m. 6:25 a.m. 6:55 a.m. 9:40 a.m. 10:30 a.m. ------6:35 7:05 7:10 7:40 11:40 12:30 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:10 7:40 7:45 8:15 1:40 p.m. 2:30 2:40 3:30 7:50 8:20 8:30 9:05 3:40 4:30 4:40 5:25 San Pablo Bay Vallejo 8:20 8:50 9:10 9:45 5:30# 7:00 7:15 8:00 9:15 9:50 10:10 10:45 One-way Ferry Fares 10:10 10:45 10:55 11:30 Larkspur Larkspur Sausalito 11:10 11:45 11:55 12:30 p.m. 11:40 12:15 p.m. 12:25 p.m. 1:00 Daily Daily 12:40 p.m. 1:15 1:25 2:00 Richmond Adult Cash Fare $8.75 $9.25 2:15 2:50 3:00 3:30 Pacific 2:50 3:25 3:35 4:05 Clipper $5.70 $4.85 Tiburon 3:40 4:15 4:25 4:55 Ocean Youth/Senior/Disabled $4.25 $4.50 Angel Island 4:15 4:45 4:55 5:25 Sausalito ------5:20 6:05 Children 5 and under FREE FREE Alcatraz 5:10 5:45 5:55 6:25 (limit 2 per fare-paying adult) Berkeley 5:35 6:10 6:20 6:50 Children ages 5 and under travel free when accompanied by a 6:35 7:10 7:20 7:50 full fare paying adult (limit two youth per adult). 7:20 7:55 8:10 8:40 N Oakland 8:10 8:45 8:50 9:20 Golden Gate Ferry Fares, Effective July 1, 2011 8:50 9:25 9:35 10:05 Fares shown are for one-way travel San Francisco San Alameda * Direct ferry service is provided to most Giants games at AT&T Park. Special service is provided to various concerts and the Francisco Harbor Bay Isle Bay to Breakers Race. On weekdays, with the exception of the 5:20pm San Francisco departure which uses a 715 passenger Bay Spaulding vessel, all other trips use high-speed catamarans. Weekend service is provided by a 715 passenger Spaulding vessel. # 5:30pm trip is via Sausalito. . SAUSALITO Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Sausalito Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Sausalito Sausalito Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Sausalito ALAMEDA/OAKLAND ALAMEDA/OAKLAND 7:10 a.m. 7:35 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 8:10 a.m. ------10:40 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 8:20 8:45 10:15 10:45 11:20 a.m. 11:50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Weekdays to San Francisco Weekends and Holidays to San Francisco 10:55 11:25 11:35 12:05 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:25 1:55 Depart Depart Arrive S.F. Arrive S.F. Depart Depart Arrive S.F. Arrive S.F. 12:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:25 2:10 2:40 2:50 3:20 Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 1:55 2:25 2:35 3:05 3:50 4:20 4:45 5:15 6:00 a.m. 6:10 a.m. 6:30 a.m. ----- 9:00 a.m. 9:10 a.m. - - - 9:35 a.m. 3:20 3:50 4:00 4:30 5:35 6:05 6:30 7:00 7:05 7:15 7:35 ----- 10:40 10:25 * 11:10 a.m. 11:25 4:45 5:15 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 ------6:10 6:35 6:45 7:10 8:10 8:20 8:40 ----- 12:20 p.m. 12:10 pm * 12:50 pm 1:05 p.m. 7:20 7:50 7:55 8:20 9:15 9:25 9:45 10:00 a.m. 1:55 1:45 * 2:25 2:40 11:00 10:50* 11:30 11:45 4:00 3:45 * 4:30 4:45 Contact Information For the Golden Gate Ferry website, visit: http://goldengateferry.org/ 12:45 p.m.^ 12:35 p.m.* 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 5:45 5:30 * - - - 6:20 Toll free 511 or 711 (TDD) Comments and questions can be submitted at http://ferrycomments.goldengate.org/ 2:30 2:20*^ 3:00 3:10 7:20 7:05 * 7:50 8:05 Holiday service is in effect on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents No ferry service on New Year’s Day, 4:40 4:30*^ 5:10 ----- 8:55 ^ 8:45 * 8:25 9:30 Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and the day after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 5:50 5:40*^ 6:15 ----- 10:30 ^ 10:20 * - - - 11:00 ^ Thanksgiving Day (Sausalito). The Larkspur line operates on a Modified 6:20 6:10* ----- 7:00 Weekends and Holidays from San Francisco Holiday Schedule on the day after Thanksgiving Day. 6:55^ 6:45*^ 7:20 ----- Depart S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Arrive 7:55^ 7:45* 8:20 ----- Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland 8:55^ 8:45* ----- 9:25 Bay Area Ferry Terminal Locations 8:30 a.m. # - - - 9:10 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Weekdays from San Francisco 9:45 10:00 10:20 10:35 Alameda Ferry Terminal Depart S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Arrive 11:35 11:50 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 12:20 p.m. 2990 Main St. in Alameda Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland 1:10 p.m. 1:25 p.m. 1:45 1:55 2:50 - - - 3:45 3:55 ----- 6:30 a.m.# 7:15 a.m. 7:05 a.m. 4:55 5:10 5:30 5:40 ----- 7:35# 8:20 8:10 Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal 6:30 6:45 7:05 7:15 ----- 8:40# 9:25 9:15 2 MeCartney Drive in Alameda 8:10 8:25 8:45 8:55 10:15 a.m. 10:30 10:50^ 11:00^ 9:40 9:55 10:15 10:25 12:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 12:35 p.m.^ 12:45 p.m.^ Larkspur Landing Ferry Terminal 1:45 2:00 2:20^ 2:30^ No ferry service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New 3:45 4:10 4:30^ 4:40^ Year’s Day, and Presidents Day. 101 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., just east of U.S. Highway 101 in Larkspur, CA Regular weekday service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day ----- 5:20 5:40 5:50 5:20 5:45 6:10 6:20 FARES: One Round 10 Ticket 20 Ticket Monthly Oakland Ferry Terminal ----- 6:25 6:45 6:55 Way Trip Book Book Pass 530 Water St @ Jack London Square in Oakland ----- 7:25 7:45 07:55 Adult (13+) $6.25 $12.50 $50.00 $90.00 $170.00 ----- 8:25 8:45 08:55 Junior (5-12) $3.50 $7.00 PURCHASE TICKETS Child under 5* FREE FREE ONBOARD THE FERRY Sausalito Ferry Terminal * To S.F. via Oakland # To Alameda via Oakland Senior (65+)* $3.10 $6.20 or at the Regional Transit Humbolt St. & Anchor Ave. in downtown Sausalito ^ Departs immediately after loading Connection (RTC) at participating Disabled Persons* $3.10 $6.20 Bay Area businesses. Please call For the most current schedule, visit http://www. Active Military $5.00 $10.00 the 24-hour Ferry Fone at eastbayferry.com/ Tiburon Ferry Terminal School groups $2.00 $4.00 (510) 522-3300 to confirm times. Short Hop 3 $1.50 n/a Behind Guaymus Restaurant & the Intersection of Tiburon Blvd. & Main St. in Tiburon Seniors must show valid I.D., Regional Schedule information collected from Transit Connection Discount or Medicare Card. Disabled Persons must show Vallejo Ferry Terminal a Regional Transit Connection Discount Card. Children under 5 ride free http://www.eastbayferry.com when accompanied by an adult. Active Military Personnel must show military 289 Mare Island Way in Vallejo I.D. Fares subject to change. All times are estimates.
24 October 2011 www.baycrossings.com Blue & Gold Ferry Baylink Ferry Harbor Bay Ferry BAY CRUISE SAUSALITO VALLEJO EAST END OF ALAMEDA/S.F. Depart Pier 39 FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 VALLEJO – SAN FRANCISCO Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Weekdays Weekends and Holidays Weekdays Weekdays Harbor Bay S.F. Ferry S.F. Ferry Harbor Bay Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Depart Vallejo Depart S.F. Depart Pier 41 Island Bldg. Bldg. Island 11:00 a.m. 3:45 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m. Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 to S.F Ferry Ferry Bldg. Fisherman’s Wharf 12:00 p.m. 4:15 12:00 p.m. 5:00 6:30 a.m. 6:55 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:25 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Building to Vallejo to Vallejo 12:30 5:30 12:30 5:30 7:30 7:55 8:00 8:25 12:35 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 2:30 2:30 6:15 5:30 a.m. 6:35 a.m. ----- 8:30 8:55 4:35 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:45 2:05 2:35 2:45 3:10 3:00 - - - 3:00 6:45 6:30 7:35 ------4:30 p.m. 5:35 6:00 3:45 - - - 3:20 3:50 4:00 4:55 7:00 8:30 ------5:05 p.m. 5:30 6:35 7:00 5:05 5:35 5:45 6:15 7:45 8:55 ------6:05 6:30 7:35 8:00 For the most current schedule, visit www.blueandgoldfleet.com - - - 7:55 8:00 8:20 10:00 11:20 11:45 a.m. 7:05 7:30 Bay Cruise does not operate during inclement weather. Additional cruises may 8:40 * 9:35 * 9:40 * 10:20 * 11:30 12:45 p.m. ----- be added on demand. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule. No *Fridays only - Friday North Bay Getaway No weekend service reserved seating available. 2:00 p.m. 3:30 3:10 p.m. Weekends and Holidays 3:00 4:30 ----- FARES: FARES: All prices include audio tour. 4:05 5:15 ----- Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. 4:45 6:00 ----- Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry passengers can Adult $25.00 Junior (12-18) $21.00 Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 5:45 7:15 6:55 purchase Ferry tickets, passes and books on board Senior (62+) $21.00 Child (5-11) $17.00 10:50 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. the ferries. Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry accepts Discount fares available at 12:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:25 cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Commuter http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/Sightseeing/Boat/baycruise.cfm 2:15 2:45 3:00 3:30 Summer Weekends & Holidays (May - Oct) Checks as payment for ferry tickets. 3:40 4:10 4:20 5:10 Fare: 8:30a.m 10:00 a.m. 9:40 a.m. ANGEL ISLAND - S.F. ------5:00 5:30 One-way Adult $6.50 10:00 11:10 11:30 Weekdays – Daily Departures Pier 41 5:20 5:50 6:00 6:55 One-way Juniors (5-12) $3.25 7:05 7:40 7:45 8:40 11:30 12:40 Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive Children (under 5) Free 2:00 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:30 p.m. One-way Seniors (62 & over) $3.75 Oakland Alameda Angel Angel Alameda Oakland No service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, 3:30 5:00 4:40 and New Year’s Day / Weekend Schedule on Presidents Day Disabled $3.75 Island Island 5:15 6:30 ----- Active Military $5.25 9:20 am 9:45 am 10:05 am 10:10 am - - - 10:30a FARES: One-way Round-trip 7:30 9:00 8:40 - - - 1:05 pm 1:40 pm 1:45 pm - - - 2:05 pm One-way Commute (book of 10) $55.00 Adult $10.50 $21.00 ------2:50 pm 3:00 pm 4:25 pm 3:20 pm One-way Commute (book of 20) $100.00 Child (5-11) $6.25 $12.50 FARES: One-way Monthly Pass (book of 40) $185.00 Weekends – Departures Pier 41 For the most current schedule, visit Free MUNI and AC Transit Transfers Provided Adult (13-64) $13.00 Depart Arrive Arrive http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/Ferry/Sausalito/index.cfm Depart Arrive Depart Senior (65+)/Disabled/Medicare $6.50 Oakland Alameda Oakland Alameda Angel Angel Child (6-12) $6.50 Island Island TIBURON –Pier 41/ SF Ferry Building Baylink DayPass $24.00 9:20 am 9:45 am 10:10 am 10:20 am 11:15 am 11:35a Weekdays Baylink Monthly Pass (Bus / Ferry) $290.00 Angel Island Ferry 11:20 11:45 12:15 pm 12:25 pm - - - 1:20 pm w/Muni $345.00 Depart Depart Arrive TIBURON – ANGEL ISLAND - - - 2:10 pm 3:10 3:20 pm - - - 3:50 pm Arrive Depart Arrive Call (707) 64-FERRY or visit www.baylinkferry.com for updated information. S.F. S.F. ------4:40 pm 6:00 pm 5:35 pm S.F. Ferry Tiburon Tiburon S.F. Ferry Weekdays (May 1, 2011 thru October 16, 2011) Bldg Pier 41 Bldg Pier 41 Travel time between Vallejo and San Francisco is ANGEL ISLAND PRICES (Round-trip) approximately 60 minutes. 11:45am 10:50am 11:10am 11:15am 11:35am 12:00pm 10:00 a.m. 11:00 1:00 p.m. 3:00 FARES S.F. Pier 41 Alameda/ Vallejo* ------12:10pm 12:30pm 12:35pm ------12:55 Returning 10:20 a.m. 11:20 1:20 p.m. 3:30 Ferry Bldg* Oakland* ------1:05 1:25 1:30 ------2:05 Adult $17.00 $14.50 $30.50* ------2:15 2:35 2:40 ------3:20 Weekends (May 1, 2011 thru October 16, 2011) Child $9.50 (age6-12) $8.50 (age 5-12) $21.00 (ages 6-12) ------3:20 4:15 4:25 ------4:55 Child Free (5 & under) Free (4 & under) Free (5 & under) ------4:05 4:45 ------10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hourly * All prices include State Park Fees / Weekend Schedule on Memorial 7:15 ------7:35 7:45 ------8:20 Red & White Day (May 25) / Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (Sept 7) Returning 8:55* 8:40* 9:15* 9:20* 10:05* 10:20* BAY CRUISE Mar 31- May 24 10:20 a.m. - 5:20 p.m. Hourly ALAMEDA/OAKLAND - WEEKENDS ONLY * Fridays only - Friday North Bay Getaway FARES: Round Trip (*Limit one Pier 43½ FARES: Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive Adult (13 and over) $13.50 free child, Adult (18+) $22.00 Oakland Alameda Angel Angel Alameda Oakland TIBURON Weekends and Holidays Monday through Sunday Child (6 - 12) $11.50 ages 2 Island Island Youth (5-17) $16.00 Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive 10:00 a.m. Children (3 - 5) $3.50 and under, 1:45 p.m. Child (under 5)Free 9:00am* 9:10am* 10:10am 3:10pm 3:45pm* 3:55pm S.F. Ferry Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon S.F. Ferry Pier 41 Toddlers (ages 2 and under) Free* per paying 10:45 2:30 Family Pass $69.00 Vallejo - Weekends Only Bldg Bldg 11:15 Bicycles $1.00 adult.) 3:00 (2 Adult + 4 Youth) Depart Arrive Depart Arrive 9:20 am 9:45 am 10:30 am 10:40 am 11:10 a 11:35 a 12:00 p.m. 3:45 For the most current schedule and other information, visit Vallejo Angel Island Angel Island Vallejo 11:20 am 11:45 12:40 pm 12:45 pm - - - 1:20 pm 12:30 * 4:15 * Weekends Only http://www.angelislandferry.com/ 8:30 am * 10:10 am 3:20 pm 5:40 pm - - - 2:10 pm 2:45 2:55 - - - 3:50 1:15 5:00 * Schedule Subject to change w/o notice ------4:40 pm 9:45 pm - - - 3:40 4:30 4:40 ------5:20 6:15 6:25 ------* Requires transfer at Pier 41 to 9:40am AI Ferry. Return ferries transfer at Pier 41 onto Vallejo Baylink. - - - 7:05 8:00 8:05 - - - 8:40 TIBURON COMMUTE FARES: One-way Round trip TIBURON – S.F. Ferry Building Adult $10.50 $21.00 Child (5-11) $6.25 $12.50 Weekdays 20 Ticket Commute Book $140.00 (Mon. - Fri.) Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Tiburon Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Tiburon 6:00 a.m. 6:20 a.m. ------6:50 7:10 7:15 a.m. 7:35 a.m. 7:50 8:10 8:15 8:35 8:45 9:05 ------4:25 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:25 5:45 5:50 6:10 6:15 6:35 6:40 7:00 7:15 7:35 9:20 * 10:05 * 8:55 * 9:15 * * Fridays only - Friday North Bay Getaway
ROCKETBOAT Seasonal May through October Depart from Pier 39 12:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 3:45 4:30 5:15 - - - - Fun on Ferries, Shoreline Snacking and Shopping, Take the Kids, Bikes FARES: Adult (age 19 and over) $24.00 on Boats, Fun on Ferries... Junio (12 - 18) $20.00 Child (5 - 11) $16.00 www.baycrossings.com *Height restrictio. Children must be at least 40 inches tall to ride.
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SF Ferry Building Celebrates appearance by a member of the cast of Yerba Buena’s Bright Lights, There will be prizes awarded in several Food Day Beach Blanket Babylon. The performance Little City Celebration categories from spookiest to most The Center for Urban Education about will be followed by a free public reception Yerba Buena Community Benefit creative. Kids can even get into the act Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA) and the in the North Light Court with food and District presents Yerba Buena Night with haunted tours, costume contests Ferry Building Center celebrate Food Day beverages contributed by San Francisco on Saturday, October 15 from 4 p.m. and other treats. This year’s featured with a harvest festival and seasonal cooking hotels in celebration of the role arts to midnight. Yerba Buena Lane and band, the Cocktail Monkeys, will be demo at the historic San Francisco Ferry and culture play in making the City Mission, Third and Minna Streets returning for a repeat performance Building on Saturday, October 22 from immensely popular with visitors from come alive as part of Yerba Buena’s bringing exciting music and fun to the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, October around the world. Bright Lights, Little City celebration. USS Hornet as they lead guests through 23 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s time to eat Enjoy a Gallery Walk at over a dozen a fantasy evening covering the most real, America! Come learn about your Bay Bridge Inspires Art Exhibit renowned Yerba Buena galleries popular songs from the 60s through food system and enjoy unique harvest- Coinciding with the 75th anniversary from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Trip the light current favorites. Happy hour, tours and themed activities. On Saturday there will of the opening of the San Francisco- fantastic and raise money for Make a children’s activities start at 7:30 p.m. be a cooking demo and cookbook signing Oakland Bay Bridge, Electric Works Wish and other nonprofits at a Dance with the band performing from 8 p.m. with Sam Mogannam, the mastermind presents Approach, Transition, Touchdown: Marathon from 4 p.m. to midnight to midnight. To purchase tickets, call behind the popular Bi-Rite Market and The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge at Jillian’s Billiards. Have fun under (510) 521-8448 ext. 282. Tickets are author of Bi-Rite Market’s Eat Good Food: Project by Hughen/Starkweather. The the stars from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $20 for adults ($25 at the door) and $10 A Grocer’s Guide to Shopping, Cooking & enjoying live performances on two for kids. Cash bars and food concessions Creating Community through Food (Ten stages, a New Media Lounge, street are available. For more information, visit Speed Press, 2011). There will also be apple performances, and art installations. www.hornetevents.com. cider pressing and seasonal recipes with Gallery admission will be free to Sprouts Cooking Club; make-your-own all and the Yerba Buena Center for BayWood Artists Make pickle with Urban Kitchen SF; weaving/ the Arts will be open additional a Splash wool spinning demonstration with hours from noon-10 p.m. As home A Benefit for Save The Bay opens Spindles & Flyers Spinning Guild as well to 24 galleries and museums, Yerba October 21 with a public reception as education and action opportunities. Buena has the richest concentration from 6 to 8 p.m. and runs through Sunday will feature harvest-themed of cultural institutions in San November 12 in the Bay Model specials and samples throughout the Francisco, as well as offering an Exhibition Gallery, Marinship Park, Sausalito. Gallery hours are Tuesday building including pumpkin bread from Hughen/Starkweather, Original Bridge (detail), enormous selection of food, drink, Acme Bakery, olio nuevo tastings at archival pigment print, 60 x 120 inches, 2011 and entertainment. And it’s easy through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 McEvoy Ranch Olive Oil and Stonehouse to get there. Take BART, MUNI, p.m. BayWood Artists is a group of ten California Olive Oil, pumpkins at Farm SamTrans or Caltrain to their front distinguished Bay Area plein air painters Fresh to You. For more info visit www. reception is Friday, October 21 from 6-8 door. If you’re driving, City Park and dedicated to preserving the environment cuesa.org or call (415) 291-3276. p.m. at Electric Works, 130 8th Street, the Hearst Corporation are offering for future generations to enjoy. They San Francisco and is free and open to a special $5 flat fee at the Hearst produce an annual exhibition and sale Ethnic Dance Festival the public. Hughen/Starkweather create Parking Center at 45 Third Street. of paintings at the Bay Model to raise Performs for Free at Rotunda collaborative artworks that explore the Learn more about Yerba Buena Night both funds and awareness of Bay Area San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival layers, complexities and patterns that at www.visityerbabuena.org. environmental causes. Each year they presents a free performance at San comprise a specific place using both donate fifty percent of proceeds from Francisco’s City Hall Rotunda on Friday, current and historic information — Monster Bash on the painting sales to an organization that October 7 from noon to 2 p.m. The photographs, maps and data - to research USS Hornet protects the land and environment. free public performance by some of San a location. The resulting artworks map Is the USS Hornet Haunted? Bring the BayWood Artists chose to partner with Francisco’s most innovative, fun and unique forms and patterns derived from whole family and find out. The USS Save the Bay in celebration of their 50th entertaining performing artists will mark built systems and natural movements of a Hornet Museum will hold its annual Anniversary of making waves! They the 50th anniversary of the City’s Grants place. This exhibit is a new series of prints Monster Bash from 7:30 p.m. to midnight will produce a major art exhibition of for the Arts program of the Hotel Tax and drawings focusing on the historic and on Saturday, October 29 onboard the over 100 paintings to benefit Save The Fund, which uses tourism tax dollars to current construction of the Bay Bridge. historic ship located at 707 W. Hornet Bay. The funds raised from sales at this promote San Francisco as a top visitor Over the course of two years, the artists Ave., Pier 3 in Alameda. Visitors will get a exhibition will benefit preservation destination, boosts local economy and were given access to architectural and good fright throughout the evening if they and restoration projects. Special events enhances quality of life. The performance engineering drawings, maps and diagrams, dare to visit the Haunted Hospital packed are planned for Saturday, October 22. will feature Theatre Flamenco, Patrick photographs of ongoing construction, as with evil doctors doing weird experiments Please visit www.BayWoodArtists.org Makuakane’s Hawaiian dance company well as on-site visits by boat and on foot that might go wrong or ride the flight for up-to-date information and images N Lei Hulu I Ka Wkiu and a special during various phases of construction. simulator through a Virtual Time Warp. for the current partnership show.
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