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2 October 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com columns feature 10 15 SAILING ADVENTURES 12 SMOOTH MOVE Skill, Intelligence, and Bay Bridge Operation guides A Smashing Success Training WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES by Scott Alumbaugh by Brenda Kahn 07 Our recreational resource guide 16 BREW REVIEW 18 WTA FERRY SCHEDULES When You’re Hot, news Be on-time for last call You’re Hot WATERFRONT NEWS AROUND THE BAY by Joel Williams 05 22 To see, be, do, know Hornblower Dispute Goes to Washington sponsored stories 06 AGENCY NEWS METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION Emergency Planning 04 COMMISSION (MTC) BAYCROSSINGS TransLink Offers New Payment Option October 2007 Volume 8, Number 10 Needs Bring Changes PORT OF OAKLAND - Bobby Winston, Proprietor GREEN PAGE Joel Williams, Publisher 09 17 JACK LONDON SQUARE Patrick Runkle, Editor Marin Homeowners Haunted Harbor Team Up To Go Green ADVERTISING & MARKETING Joel Williams, Advertising & Marketing Director 20 CITY OF RICHMOND GRAPHICS & PRODUCTION SAILING NEWS Richmond’s Maritime Industry; Francisco Arreola, Designer / Web Producer 10 Rolex Big Boat Regatta Classic Steam Ship Sails Again ART DIRECTION Francisco Arreola; Patrick Runkle; Joel Williams Thrills Race Fans COLUMNISTS Corrections & Letters Joel Williams; by Bill Picture We appreciate the opportunity to publish our readers' comments, letters or Scott Alumbaugh requests for corrections, which can be sent to [email protected].

WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Bill Picture; Camper English; Dan Sankey; Dennis Anderson; JB Powell; Kristen Bole; Loren Earle-Cruikshanks; Scott Hargis ON OUR COVER Veteran Bay Area aerial photographer Barrie Rokeach took to ACCOUNTING Cindy Henderson the skies several times over Labor Day weekend to capture the various stages of the operation to replace a massive chunk of the Subscribe: By mail: $45 / year (12 monthly issues) Bay Bridge deck (see our story on pages 12 and 13). Based in Online: www.baycrossings.com/subscribe.asp Berkeley, Rokeach is both a pilot and a photographer, shooting Advertising Inquiries: for major commercial clients, book publishers, magazines and (707) 556-3323, [email protected] the like. He has worked on several international book projects in the “day-in-the-life” genre, and is the author/photographer Bay Crossings of two books: Timescapes: California Aerial Images (a coffee- Ferry Building, #22 San Francisco, CA 94111 table book celebrating the state’s natural features) as well as the www.baycrossings.com Kodak Guide to Aerial Photography. You can see more of his A Division of Nematode Media, LLC work at www.rokeachphoto.com, and reach him at barrie@ rokeachphoto.com, tel. 510.527.5376.

www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS October 2007 3 Metropolitan Transportation Commission

TransLink® Offers More Convenience for Golden Gate Transit and Ferry and AC Transit Riders

BY LYSA HALE out on a limited basis on AC Transit, account or credit card to load e-cash or Golden Gate Transit and Ferry, and a monthly pass to the TransLink card the Dumbarton Express in November whenever it gets low on value. t’s been nearly a year since 2006. Now all riders on those transit • Card and value replacement — If your TransLink® cards were distributed services will be able to get a card. card is lost or stolen, the card and the value to loyal Golden Gate Transit and BART, Muni and Caltrain will begin on it can be replaced for a small fee. Ferry and AC Transit riders for accepting TransLink in spring 2008, • Speed of boarding — Passengers using the card’s “pre-launch” break-in followed by SamTrans and Santa Clara TransLink get on board much faster than phase.I The goal was to have a limited Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) with cash or magnetic payment. group of riders help work out any kinks in 2009. Eventually all Bay Area transit “TransLink takes the uncertainty out in the system. But word spread and agencies will accept TransLink. of calculating fares,” said Jacob Avidon, others started requesting the card: By project manager for TransLink. “Whether July 2007, 5,500 commuters were paying you’re using just one transit system fares with TransLink, taking 4,700 trips or transferring between systems, and a week with the cards. whether your card is storing cash value, These numbers will surge now passes or both, TransLink automatically that TransLink — the reloadable smart calculates the correct fare. It gives riders card that’s more convenient than cash, one less thing to worry about.” tickets or passes — is widely available to San Anselmo resident Ellin A. Purdom Golden Gate and AC Transit riders, and is director of client services for a San MTC and its partners are launching a Francisco investment advisory fi rm. She marketing campaign. discovered TransLink when she rode the TransLink is simple to use. When Golden Gate Ferry on a Spare the Air Day boarding a bus or ferry, simply “tag” the last year. “I noticed this machine that TransLink card to the logo on the card passengers were tapping their cards to reader and hold it until you hear a beep. as they entered to board,” she explains. Golden Gate bus riders also need to tag Now Purdom is a self-confessed off when they deboard to ensure they are “TransLink fan/devotee.” Her favorite charged the correct fare. TransLink always TransLink feature is Autoload, which checks fi rst to see if a card has a valid pass allows her to reload her card automatically or transfer before deducting the fare. You from her credit card when her balance falls can get a card or add fare value online, on below $10. “I don’t have to add funds the phone, at retail locations or at transit Regionwide implementation of manually, or go to a local TransLink offi ce,” stations — or even have value added TransLink means passengers will no she says. “It works just like FasTrak.” automatically. longer have to carry exact change or TransLink is a joint effort of the And users can save money, too. Golden operator-specifi c tickets or passes. Because Metropolitan Transportation Commission Gate Transit and Ferry always gives bus TransLink is a smart card designed to (MTC), AC Transit, BART, Caltrain, riders 20 percent and ferry riders 37 to store multiple fares, passengers who use Golden Gate Transit, Muni, SamTrans, 46 percent off cash fares with TransLink. more than one transit system will be able Santa Clara VTA and all other Bay Area And through January 31, 2008, AC Transit either to use electronic cash (e-cash) or transit agencies. is offering introductory discounts for to load multiple passes or stored rides on TransLink users: 25 cents off adult cash a single card. To order a TransLink card, fares, $5 off a local adult 31-day pass and visit the TransLink website at $10 off a transbay adult 31-day pass. Some of the card’s other benefi ts include: www.translink.org, or call the The card was tested with six transit • Automatic reloading through Autoload TransLink Customer Service agencies in a pilot program beginning — A card holder pre-authorizes a secure Center at 1-877-878-8883. in February 2002 and then was rolled transfer of electronic funds from a bank

4 October 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com WORKING WATERFRONT

supported in the company’s bid proposal. Following the testimony, Speaker Ferry Saga Slogs On If the promise of cleaner ferries gave Nancy Pelosi issued a statement Alcatraz Cruises a winning edge over which included the following: Latest Hornblower Dustup at Congressional Hearing other bidders, then the NPS had a serious obligation to thoroughly examine whether While Hornblower has sought fare increases this company could deliver in a timely from ferry riders, it has unjustly replaced ontroversy continues to commencement of operations. Despite manner on its environmental promises. a unionized workforce with nonunion simmer around the National repeated requests to comply with local Alcatraz Cruises also appears to be workers. The Department of Labor has Park Service’s decision to and state rules and regulations, in falling further and further behind on its ruled that the ferry workers should receive award the lucrative Alcatraz September 2006 the NPS launched commitment to build a new hybrid solar- the same pay and benefi ts as they did under ferry contract to proudly interim Alcatraz Island ferry operations and-wind powered vessel within two years the previous contractor, but Hornblower Cnon-union ferryboat operator Hornblower from Pier 31½ under the contract of taking over the service… the proposed has appealed the decision. Cruises. On September 18, players on without environmental reviews. new “Bay-Tri” hybrid vessel…graced the Hornblower should focus its resources one side of the issue testifi ed before the ...(U)nder the contract, implementation cover of the ferry operator’s bid proposal on fulfi lling its contract obligations, not House Natural Resource Committee’s of the plan for permanent facilities at our to the NPS. A model of the vessel was on replacing unionized employees and Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests property at Pier 31½ was required to displayed at the NPS and Hornblower charging visitors higher fares. The National and Public Lands. Notably absent was start in February 2007. This deadline offi ces in San Francisco…(t)here is no Park Service should have considered Terry MacRae, Chief Executive Offi cer of was missed…. the refusal to perform technical reason why the Bay-Tri cannot Hornblower’s performance in San Francisco Hornblower. environmental review after contract award be built on schedule. before awarding the company another The hearing was titled “Management and the unwillingness of the NPS to By failing to require concessionaires such major contract. of the Statue of Liberty National enforce contract deadlines has resulted in as Hornblower Yachts and Alcatraz Cruises Monument.” This was referring to the a diminished quality of service to Alcatraz to fulfill environmental commitments Full transcripts of all of these fact that Hornblower Cruises has also been Island visitors and strained relations with as contracted, the NPS is failing in its statements are available at awarded the Ellis Island / Statue of Liberty the City and County of San Francisco. responsibility and mission under the www.baycrossings.com ferry contract in New York, much to the National Park Service Organic Act. consternation of union and environmental Louis Giraudo, on behalf of the activists. In his opening statement, Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-WV) said Association his committee was interested in “not only the new contract at the Statue of Liberty The Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant but also…the track record of the new Association (“FWRA”) is compromised SAN FRANCISCO BAY concessioner at other NPS sites.” of twenty restaurants located on San Drydocking and Repair Following are excerpts from testimony Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, all of which offered before the committee: have been affected by the relocation of the Alcatraz Ferry Service… Monique Moyer, Executive Approximately 1.4 million people Director, Port of San Francisco who used to spend time on the Wharf while waiting to board the Ferry or after For the past 34 years, the Port of San returning from Alcatraz no longer do so. Francisco has had signifi cant property They are now a mile away (at Pier 33, as and economic interest in the Alcatraz opposed to the former departure point, Island ferry contract. Regrettably, the Port which was Pier 41 ½)…. (t)his move has found itself on the sidelines as a spectator created a substantial environmental and in the most recent competitive selection economic impact on the Wharf area. process conducted by the National Park Service (“NPS”). The solicitation request Testimony of Brent Blackwelder, was issued in July 2004, without any President, Friends of the Earth discussion between NPS and the Port… Despite the reliance on Port property to In San Francisco, operating as Alcatraz launch the Alcatraz Island service, the Cruises, Hornblower Yachts has a record fi rst time the Port was shown the plans of environmental delays with the Alcatraz and aggressive implementation schedule ferry service…(it) is months behind was on June12, 2006, one month after schedule on installing air pollution controls the contract became fi nal. on its primary diesel vessels, which were ® In June, August and September of due on commencement of operations in New 1200 Ton Syncrolift • 2800 Ton Drydock Contact: Mike Anderson 2900 Main Street, #2100 • Alameda, CA 94501 2006, the Port and the City…requested September 2006…the boats it is using www.bay-ship.com Phone: 510-337-9122 • E-mail: [email protected] environmental review, prior to the today do not meet the standards we

www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS October 2007 5 What changes might ferryriders preparations, which will principally take the emergency planning. Consistent with this Q&A: expect? Will service or schedules form of stand-by docking and passenger change, the agency’s name will be changed change? loading facilities, will take months if not to the Water Emergency Transit Authority Emergency years to get started. (WETA). Geography and history show Needs Prompt Not much will happen anytime soon, In the meantime, service for ferryriders is that water transit is the proper focus of and when changes do occur they will likely to remain pretty much unchanged. rescue planning, as evidenced by the Ferry Changes be for the better. No service will be cut; emergency responses after both the 1906 if anything, the number of runs will What was the thinking behind the and the 1989 earthquakes. eventually be expanded. This change has change? been long in the making, and the long-time How will the new agency be initiative of the Bay Council, a leading The Water Transit Authority (WTA) governed? Role, Responsibilities planning think-tank, as well as many civic, was created to plan and pave the way for of State/Regional corporate and community leaders. Things a comprehensive regional ferry service. The eleven members of the current look very promising indeed for ferryriders. Specifi cally, it was responsible for generating all-volunteer WTA board of directors, Water Transit Authority Much more money—estimates vary, but massive environmental reports. Along ably led by Charlene Haught Johnson, Expanded potentially as much as $300 million—will the way it built trust and understanding have worked their hearts out for over make possible more and better service. amongst the region’s communities and six years. Through endless meeting after But new service won’t happen overnight. institutions. endless meeting, they have done the First, there will be a lengthy process of Meanwhile, state leaders like State heavy lifting of advancing the vision of a new law brings the Vallejo, Alameda/ working out the details of combining the Senator Don Perata have become comprehensive regional ferry system. Oakland and Harbor Bay ferries Vallejo and Alameda/Oakland operations, increasingly concerned about the Bay The governor appoints three members A under the aegis of an expanded a task that must address a host of legal, Area’s readiness to cope with a natural to the new board, and the Senate and Water Transit Authority (WTA), now political and community concerns. This disaster or terrorist strike. The consensus Assembly get one appointment each, renamed the Water Emergency Transit could take more than a year. is that our preparations are insuffi cient for a total of fi ve members in all. The Authority (WETA). Riders have raised WTA is already well involved in to avoid the tragic consequences and community is relying on State Senator questions about how this change will affect planning possible new service for South buffoonery that transpired in New Orleans Perata to do all he can to encourage the ferry service and what role the new WETA San Francisco and Berkeley, but new service in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. To appointment of board members friendly will have. Here, Bay Crossings addresses some for any community not presently served by address this shortcoming, the WTA’s to ferryriders. of these questions. ferries will not happen quickly. Emergency mandate has been expanded to include 4B?
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Every 10AM - 4PM - Basic Keelboat 1, Spinnaker Sailing, San Francisco, 415-543-7333, www.spinnaker-sailing.com. Sat/Sun Come and experience the thrill of sailing on the San Francisco Bay with this introductory 12 hour, 2-day course that will familiarize you with all of the fundamental aspects of sailing on the bay. Call for Pricing.

October 6 10AM - 3PM, Bair Island - Corkscrew Slough, Redwood City, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Join us for an exploration by sea kayak of Bair Island and Corkscrew Slough! Launching from the public boat ramp on Redwood Creek in Redwood City, we cruise through a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within a national wildlife refuge. This is a fun day of easy paddling in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland right in your own backyard! Includes kayak, all gear, and guides. Cost $100. Call to reserve or book online.

October 13 10AM - 2PM, Kayak Basics, Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Are you ready to try kayaking? This 4 hour class allows you to paddle a few different types of kayaks, including Touring Kayaks (for open water), Recreational Kayaks, and Sit-on-Tops. Learn the basic strokes and the difference between boat types. We emphasize basic water safety, but save capsize recovery practice for a later session. Includes kayak and all gear, instruction, and coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours! Cost $59. Call to reserve or book online.

October 13 10AM - 3PM - Angel Island Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Let’s pack our kayaks and take a real kayaking adventure to Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. While paddling the majestic Bay, take in the spectacular views of San Francisco, Mt. Tamalpais, Mt. Diablo, and the East Bay areas. $85 including equipment.

October 14 7AM – 12PM - Monterey Diving, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-532-2111, www.adtscuba.com Now is the time to be diving! The “Viz’ is great and the sun is out. This time of year we see the jellies returning along with the Sunfi sh. It is truly incredible. The whales and dolphins have been sighted every weekend. Dive the DV Escapade for 2-tank dives, refreshments and more. Nitrox available. Call today for details.

October 14 8AM – 7PM – Women Skippers Regatta, Sausalito Yacht Club Auxiliary, 415-381-5475, wwwsyconline.org Come join us for an opportunity to get on the helm and compete against other women skippers in an environment that is dedicated to promoting sailing and sail education for women. This is a one-day, three race event that donates all proceeds to the Tall Ship Semester for Girls, an accredited educational program open to young women in grades 10-12 that ties academics to sail training through a semester at sea. For more information contact G. Ward at 415-381-5475.

October 14 9AM - 5PM, Big Boat Motoring Clinic, Club Nautique - Sail & Powerboating School, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net The most harrowing and expensive moments of sailing are when approaching or leaving a dock or mooring. Especially if you’re in a crowded anchorage or marina with little room to maneuver. We help you build your confi dence in and around the docks. We show you how to confi dently dock a boat in crosswinds and adverse currents, review pulling in and out of slips, parallel docking, use of spring lines, backing into a slip, and more. Cost $244 for members/ $325 non-members.

October 17 7PM – 9PM – Open Meeting: Divers Share Most Exciting Stories, Marin Scuba Club, San Rafael, 415-453-9556, www.marinscuba.org We invite divers of all skill levels to join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month at The Seafood Peddler Restaurant in San Rafael for a featured presentation. We offer guest speakers discussing all aspects of diving using multi-media video presentations. Contact Alberta: [email protected].

October 20 4PM - 6 PM - Free Monthly BBQ, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Cap off a great day of sailing with a free BBQ, refreshments and great company. OCSC’s free monthly BBQ is an OCSC tradition, and everyone is invited! Whether you are new to sailing or an old sea dog, come join us and enjoy the afternoon!

October 21 9AM - 4PM, Forward Stroke Clinic, with Brent Reitz, California Canoe & Kayak, Half Moon Bay, 800-366-9804; www.calkayak.com This one-day course introduces you to the fi ner details of the forward stroke. Brent Reitz, world class racer and 6-time National Wildwater Champion, discusses stroke mechanics, body posture, boat dynamics, and more. We video and critique your stroke during the class! Most of the day is spent on the water practicing strokes. It’s not pure strength, but good technique that’s important! Includes kayak, all gear, coaching and videography. Cost: $159. Call to reserve or book online.

October 21 9AM - 5PM, Poke Your Nose Out The Gate, Club Nautique - Sail & Powerboating School, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net Go sailing outside the gate with a Coast Guard licensed Club Nautique instructor aboard. Board one of our offshore equipped boats in Richmond and head out the Gate. The goal is to get around the San Francisco Sea Buoy, 11 miles west of Mile Rock. Sometimes we make it, sometimes we don’t. Either way it’s a great sail. A PFD and a arness with tether are mandatory so make sure you bring them with you. Cost $145 for members/ $195 non-members. Call for more information.

October 21 10AM - 3PM - Tomales Bay Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Experience one the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour. Colorful sea stars slide beneath your kayak as majestic Tule Elk roam the hillsides. $85 including equipment.

October 21 5PM – 8PM - Sausalito Starlight Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, 415-476-2078, outdoors.ucsf.edu Starlight, the Bay, and a chance to share the experience with new friends and old. Plan to meet at Dunphy Park in Sausalito. We’ll talk safety, paddle onto the bay, and share a snack. $65

October 24 6PM - 8 PM - Moonlight Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Set sail aboard one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper and enjoy a relaxing night out on the Bay. You can soak in the beauty of the twinkling city lights while not lifting a fi nger; or pitch in and take the helm. Following the sail we will serve chili, chips, salsa, snacks, and beverages. A great time to get to know other like- minded sailors. $30 for members, $40 retail. Call to make your reservation.

October 26 6PM - 9PM – Full Moon Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon’s silvery light refl ecting off the water’s surface. ™ Bring your friends and family to this warm welcoming event. $65 including equipment. OCSC SAILING ™ October 27 9AM - 5PM, Radar/GPS Clinic, Club Nautique - Sail & Inspire Confidence ™ Powerboating School, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net This one day clinic is designed to introduce you to the use of radar with a emphasis on GPS. Taught aboard our 40ft. OCSC Sailing We are the top-rated sailing school in North America. Sailing is about Mainship trawler to apply theories through practical experience. One Spinnaker Way discovery, freedom and exploration. Our new award-winning website You will learn how to discern buoys from vessels, track vessels has everything you want to know about learning to sail, free sailing to determine whether you are on a collision course, and Berkeley, CA 94710 events, real-time weather, live webcams on the bay and free subscription navigate with radar using one, two and three bearing fi xes. www.ocsc.com to our “Now Hear This” newsletter and much, much more! Course includes text: Radar for Mariners. Cost $282 for Phone: (800) 223-2984 members/ $325 non-members. Call for more information. WATERFRONT ADVENTURES Water Sport Shops, Facilities, Training & Resources

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osolarmarin, a non-profi t have to make an opt-in/opt-out decision,” coalition of San Rafael Max said. “However, we do want to make homeowners interested in sure that we have a group of suffi cient size purchasing solar energy, and commitment to go to the next step. We will hold its fi rst meeting certainly want to be through the RFP stage GMonday, October 1, in the Tamalpais Room by year’s end.” at the San Rafael Corporate Center. Dana Max has met with more than a Armanino, the Green Business Coordinator dozen companies and consultants over for Marin County, will attend the meeting the past six months as she developed and be available to answer questions. her concept. In earlier meetings, the Lisa Max, gosolarmarin’s organizer companies told her that they were interested and a member of the Executive Steering in working with community groups to Committee of the Lincoln San Rafael Hill conduct informational meetings and discuss Neighborhood Association (LSRHNA), construction and permit issues. The current began accepting expressions of preliminary companies that have expressed an interest Photo Courtesy of Marin Solar interest from Marin County homeowners are Cooperative Community Energy two weeks ago. She said that more than Corporation (CCEnergy), Marin Solar, community groups are in various stages of save money for all of the participants.” Max 150 homeowners had already expressed an SolarCraft Services, and SPG Solar. the process. said that interested individual homeowners interest in joining the group. In preliminary discussions, companies “The response here has been and neighborhood associations should “The allure of solar energy as a green have suggested that a 30 percent savings on overwhelmingly positive,” she said. “We contact her at 415-847-0900 or via email alternative at a discounted price has struck installation costs over individual installations have the opportunity to do a good thing and at [email protected]. a responsive chord in the community,” said is possible if the work is contracted by Max. “Newspaper and television coverage, a large enough group of homeowners. coupled with support of the Federation There are also federal, state and local of San Rafael Neighborhoods, and the incentives available. Max said she has Executive Committee of Sustainable San also made preliminary contact with banks Rafael, have helped spread the word to determine if they would be willing to rapidly.” provide fi nancing incentives. Max said that the objectives of the Max first thought of organizing a meeting were to answer general questions, community solar purchase three years ago create a committee to develop a Request when she and her husband moved from for Proposal (RFP) to present to the solar Bellevue, WA to Marin County. Last companies who have expressed an interest winter, she learned of a solar project on in working with gosolarmarin, and set an the Peninsula; to date, 78 residents have agenda for next steps as she continues to enrolled in that program, along with meet with companies. 119 homes in Mountain View and 20 “We are not at a point where people homes in Woodside. Nine other Bay Area

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Left to right: Cuchulainn, Strangelove, Chile Pepper, Akula, and unknown boat competing in the 2007 Rolex Big Boat Regatta, San Francisco. Rolex Big Boat Regatta Thrills Race Fans

BY BILL PICTURE the entire shore from Pier 39 to Crissy from September 13-16, nearly one-third IRC-handicapped and six one-design Field, watching sailors maneuver their represented yacht clubs located outside classes that comprise the Rolex Big Boat vessels through the fast-moving pack and of the Bay Area, 14 from outside of Series were crews from as far away as he choppy waters and attempt to harness afternoon gusts of 12 California. In fact, competing in the four Vancouver, Tokyo and Torquay, a seaside changing currents of the Bay to 15 knots. proved challenging for even Organizers, competitors and the most seasoned sailors in spectators enjoyed nearly postcard-perfect last month’s Rolex Big Boat conditions for this year’s four days of Series.T The annual regatta, a San Francisco races. The entire series was set against a tradition since 1964, is widely regarded background of mostly clear skies, except within the sailing community as one of for a thin veil of fog steadily standing the West Coast’s premier sailing events. guard at the entrance to the Bay and Hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club, it enshrouding the Golden Gate Bridge, consistently attracts some of the country’s which is the halfway point for many of top competitors and fastest boats. the races in the Rolex Big Boat Series. The Big Boat Regatta is one of the Larger boats in the IRC fl eets raced most spectator-friendly of the big boat to a designated mark beyond the Golden races; the fi nish line for the last race of Gate, just offshore from the Point Bonita the day in each class is set a few dozen Lighthouse. Organizers chose this location yards away from the St. Francis Yacht because winds and currents where the Bay Club’s deck. Deep water at the edge of the meets the Pacifi c make for sizeable swells. club’s property allows competing boats to These swells, they say, help separate the Photo by Scott Hargis Photography come practically within spitting distance men from the boys. of the crowds that gather onshore. By the Of the more than 100 boats entered Sjambok, skippered by Michael Brennan, sails in the Rolex Big Boat Regatta, San Francisco, September 15th, 2007. series’ end on Sunday, spectators had lined in this year’s grand-prix, which took place

10 October 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com for next year’s J/105 North American Championship, which the St. Francis Yacht Club is set to host in August 2008. Returning J/105 class champion Chris Perkins of San Francisco and his vessel, Good Timin’, once again beat out 415.773.1188 the competition. After having taken some www.blueandgoldfleet.com time off recently, Perkins and his crew were afraid they might be a little rusty. “We are shaking off the cobwebs for this regatta,” he said. On Sunday, Perkins was awarded the Commodore’s Cup, one of six Perpetual Trophies re-awarded each year. IRC B class competitor Lani Spund of Los Gatos, skipper of Kokopelli2, was neck-

Photo by Scott Hargis Photography and-neck with a crew from Sacramento going into Sunday afternoon’s fi nal heat. Rosebud, skippered by Roger Sturgeon, sails in the Rolex Big Boat Regatta, San Francisco Bay. But, in the last race, he managed to earn the one point he needed to break the tie. Spund was awarded the City of San resort area in southern England. Francisco Trophy, one of the two golden The enchanting nautical experience begins when passengers board Blue & Gold Fleet boats that sail on San Francisco Bay. One of the most competitive classes spades used to break ground for the Blue & Gold Fleet is the largest excursion and commuter in this year’s Rolex Big Boat Series was Golden Gate Bridge back in 1933. ferry service provider in the Bay Area. the J/105 class. One-third of the boats competed in this class, making it one For more information on of the event’s fastest-growing categories. the Rolex Big Boat Series, Organizers say this is because crews from visit www.stfyc.com. all over the United States are gearing up

San Francisco Bay Cruise Adventure An hour long cruise along the City’s historic waterfront, right past the PIER 39 sea lions, under the Golden Gate Bridge, by Sausalito, past Angel Island and around Alcatraz.

Photo by Scott Hargis Photography Sausalito & Tiburon A comfortable ride across the San Francisco Bay to the two Marin seaside villages of Sausalito and Tiburon to enjoy shopping, Left to Right: Grace Dances, J-World, Jolly Mon, Twist. dining or an easy stroll around town.

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- narrated TramTour, as well as a historical site dating back to the U.S. Civil War. Mon., Oct. 15: Sculptor Joseph Slusky Vallejo Sail to Vallejo, a waterfront community that includes the city’s Tues., Nov. 6: Heritage District, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum and family-friendly Dater/Slusky Photographer Judy Dater Marine World amusement park. All events take place from Alameda & Oakland There’s dining in Jack London Square, the Farmer’s 5-6 pm at our South of market on Sundays and jazz nightly. Market Center, 95 Third St. (near Mission), San Francisco. Reserve your seat now. All events are free but space is limited. Call (510) 642-4111 or go to Blue & Gold Fleet at PIER 39 www.unex.berkeley.edu/art. “Eric” 2006“Eric” “Pahoehoe” 1994 “Pahoehoe” Beach Street & The Embarcadero Free Artist Lecture Series San Francisco

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original deadline of 5 a.m. on Tuesday. demolish old deck section and haul away of offering all-night service to 14 stations, BY BRENDA KAHN There were many heroes helping to the multiton chunks of rebar-and-concrete reported record ridership over the weekend. deliver the tricky project, not the least debris. The challenging task required While there were some bottlenecks here o smooth, it was like sliding in of which were the 250 or so intrepid precision aim to avoid damaging the new and there, Bay Area freeway travel was a drawer. That’s how one local construction workers, truck drivers and deck columns standing just a few feet away relatively light, and the doomsday scenario news organization described the big-equipment operators who toiled from the old deck. of regional gridlock never materialized. delicate process of rolling in a around the clock over the three-day Kudos also are due to the Caltrans By late Sunday evening, crews had new 6,500-ton segment of the weekend. Then there’s the man presiding public information staff, who did their carved a neat, football-fi eld-sized hole out upperS deck of the San Francisco-Oakland over it all, C.C. Myers, the larger-than-life utmost to alert travelers up and down of the upper deck, and had laid rails across Bay Bridge over Labor Day weekend. fi gure who heads the construction fi rm that the state about the bridge closure well the lower deck. Just after midnight, the new The operation also was remarkably fast, bears his name. in advance of the Labor Day weekend, steel rebar-and-concrete slab, which had with the installation taking a little under “We’re risk takers, but we always make and to the transit operators that beefed been built over a period of several months three hours, about half the time originally our schedules,” said a confi dent Myers up service, particularly the ferry systems to the south of the existing deck, started to predicted. In fact, nearly every aspect of on the Saturday afternoon of the three- and BART. Bay Area residents did their roll across the rails with a slim margin of a the complex retrofi t-by-replacement just to day operation, no doubt referring to his civic duty by cutting back on driving mere three inches on each side. the east of the Yerba Buena Island Tunnel firm’s near-miraculous performance in and hopping on transit to partake of the “The new viaduct to the tunnel was so well-orchestrated that Caltrans and speedily rebuilding a key element of the weekend’s rich cultural offerings, from a improves the seismic safety of the the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) were fi re-damaged MacArthur Maze in Oakland Summer of Love commemorative concert current bridge, and eventually will hook able to shave 11 hours off the schedule, this past May. Behind him, crews worked in Golden Gate Park to the Art & Soul up to the new East Span that’s under and reopen the bridge to traffi c at 6 p.m. at a fast clip with massive mechanical festival in Oakland. construction to the north of the existing on Labor Day proper – far ahead of the claws and equally massive jackhammers to BART, which took the unusual step bridge,” said Andrew Fremier, deputy

12 October 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com director for BATA, which is staffed by MTC. Photo Album Taking advantage of the Adjacent page: Normally the busiest bridge in the extended bridge closure, BATA region, the Bay Bridge was eerily devoid of traffic over and Caltrans staff used the Labor Day weekend due to a three-day closure to holiday weekend to reconfi gure allow two critical projects to proceed: the replacement the toll plaza, adding a peak-hour of a key section of the East Span upper deck, and the FasTrak®-only lane (for a total of reconfiguring of the toll plaza. This page, clockwise eight) and extending striping so as starting at upper right corner: 1) The Bay Area Toll to separate cash payers from those Authority and Caltrans restriped the Bay Bridge paying their tolls electronically approach to separate FasTrak® users from cash- a full 2,600 feet back from the payers further downstream from the toll plaza. 2) Crews toll plaza, a distance that is more excavated a football field-sized chunk of the upper deck than four times longer than to make way for the new piece. 3) By early Monday the previous approach. Newly morning, the new, seismically stronger deck piece was installed signage also will help rolled into place. 4) A temporary truck shortage slowed guide drivers to the correct lane, the hauling of the massive debris. and minimize weaving. Credits: All aerial photos on pages 12 and 13 © 2007 At 2 p.m. on Monday — Barrie Rokeach, www.rokeachphoto.com; close-up Labor Day proper — Caltrans photo of debris chunk by Noah Berger. and BATA held a press conference where they made a dramatic announcement: Instead of requiring the full 81 hours allotted for the job, the bridge would open by 6 p.m. that day, just 70 hours from the start of construction. With the announcement, the few glitches that had threatened 1 the operation, from a shortage of trucks to haul away debris, to tougher-than-expected rebar that slowed the initial demolition, faded into distant memory. “It was an amazing accomplishment,” said Caltrans 4 Director Will Kempton.

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BY SCOTT ALUMBAUGH civilized life, take a close look at the scow almost anyone, other conveniences like the schooner Alma, docked near the end GPS, auto-helm, and wind indicator have of the pier. From 1891 to 1918, Alma made it so that almost anyone can operate “I was born so long ago that I grew up before shuttled cargo around the Bay under sail. a sailboat. Or think they can, anyway. the era of gasolene. As a result, I am old- In those days the best highways around Take a minute, then, to appreciate the fashioned. I prefer a sail-boat to a motor-boat, the Bay Area were the waterways, and skill, intelligence, and training it would and it is my belief that boat-sailing is a fi ner, over 400 of these craft were constructed take to sail a fully-laden, fl at-bottomed more diffi cult, and sturdier art than running around the Bay. schooner like Alma from atop a ladder. And a motor. Gasolene engines are becoming fool- Back in her working days, Alma would think about contacting the Association to proof, and while it is unfair to say that any load up with oyster shells from Alviso, see how you can help keep this heritage fool can run an engine, it is fair to say that and then sail them up to Petaluma to sell alive. almost any one can. Not so, when it comes to to chicken farmers. The chicken farmers sailing a boat. More skill, more intelligence, would grind up the shells and feed them For more info: and a vast deal more training are necessary.” to hens to harden the hens’ eggshells for San Francisco Maritime --Jack London the wagon trip to the city. On other runs, National Park Association hay would be loaded up to 30 feet above http://www.maritime.org/index. As you cross the San Francisco Bay, deck level, and the captain would have to htm you often see tall ships—not large ships, stand on a ladder to steer. like tankers or container ships. I’m talking Five generations of Californians Alma: about tall ships, as in ships with tall masts have stood on Alma’s decks. Thanks to http://www.nps.gov/archive/ and no engines, from what is generally the San Francisco Maritime National safr/local/alma.html referred to as the Age of Sail. Park Association—which operates And as much as I like roller furling the Maritime Museum, membership and oversized self-tailing winches and programs, fundraising and education other conveniences of a modern boat, I programs on behalf of the SFMNHP— Scott Alumbaugh much prefer the look of a square or gaff- the latest generation is the youngest. The is a US SAILING rigged sail to the triangular Bermuda rig. Association enables 2,000 school children certified, Coastal I especially like this look as it sails hard a year to sail Alma and learn about their Passagemaking instructor. He holds by the Golden Gate, silhouetted against a seafaring heritage. a 100-Ton Masters setting sun. Most sailors today wouldn’t even try to license, has worked as a delivery and get their boats in or out of a slip without an I’m not alone in that regard. Many are charter skipper in the United States, taken in by the romance of wooden ships. engine, let alone try to maneuver cargo in Mexico and in the Caribbean, and is a And for those who want to learn more, the strong winds and currents of the Bay. sailing instructor at OCSC Sailing in we are lucky to have the San Francisco Some sailors might even note that just as Berkeley Marina. Maritime National Historical Park. The the “gasolene” engine can be operated by SFMNHP has acquired and restored a number of historic ships, creating fl oating museums along the Hyde Street Pier. Hiking-Biking-Kayaking – 10 W. Kappas, Sausalito There is no charge to stroll the pier Experience the relaxed lifestyle of waterfront living and get a close look at ships like the 300- in this jewel of a fl oating home built in 2003. The foot Balclutha, or the lumber schooner pleasures of hiking, biking and kayaking are at your C.A.Thayer. The entire area is fi lled with fi ngertips with this contemporary home that features artifacts and equipment, and their histories two decks. The gourmet kitchen with tile counters opens to a large, light filled living/dining room and uses. For instance, you can learn why combination and is highlighted by sliding doors to the toilet on a sailboat is called the “head” a deck. The main fl oor also has a dock-side deck, while you are, well, using the public toilet bedroom and half bath. The lower level is designed on shore. But be forewarned: You might with a master bed/bath, third bedroom and second fi nd that after reading the explanation and full bath. Live in this exciting home and enjoy all Marin County has to off er. seeing the illustrations, you’d prefer to sail Reduced to $595,000 on a fi berglass boat after all. For more information, call 415.272.1543 But before you stroll back to your

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When You’re Hot, You’re Hot San Francisco’s Newest Brewery Serves Up Chili Beer

BY JOEL WILLIAMS has apparently trademarked that term. The common beer will be a great complement Makers of Hangar One to Wunder Brewing Company’s current Vodka, St. George Single rom 1898 to 1909, the lineup, and a fi tting tribute to a style of Malt Whiskey, and Aqua Wunder Brewing Company beer that is representative of San Francisco’s Perfecta Eau de Vie was located at Greenwich brewing heritage. and Scott Streets in San In terms of his background, John Tours: Saturdays at 1pm Francisco. Recently, four Wonder is a veteran who was already a Fnative San Franciscans revived the name home brewer when he decided to go to Tasting Room Hours: of the noted brewery for a brewpub UC Davis with the intention of pursuing Wed-Sat noon-7pm located on Ninth Avenue in the vicinity a degree in science. He ended up getting Sun noon-6pm of Golden Gate Park. Their goal is to Photo by Joel Williams a degree in Fermentation Science with serve great beer with fantastic food in Brewer John Wonder samples his product right an emphasis on winemaking. Wonder 2601 Monarch Street out of the tank. then went to Napa, where he pursued a Alameda, CA 94501 true San Francisco style. 510.864.0635 Brewer John Wonder, along with winemaking career. Although he enjoyed www.stgeorgespirits.com partners Carl Durham, Augustus Vastardis location of Eldo’s Brewery in the Sunset the work, he never felt like he truly fi t and Alex Frantz, moved into the former District in June and were able to reopen in into the wine upper crust. He decided to less than a month. This was no small feat, turn back to brewing. Fourteen years and as the brewing process alone is usually at several brewing positions in California, least two weeks from grain to glass. Florida and Hawaii later, Wonder has When I visited Wunder Brewing returned home and is ready to start a new Company, the brewpub had seven fresh, chapter by bringing the Wunder name clean beers on tap, ranging from a light back to life. Wonder had grown up with American wheat beer to a full fl avored a poster for the original Wunder Brewing Scottish ale. The Scottish ale in particular Company on his wall, which he liked stood out as a stellar example of that style, because of the similarity to his last name. with a rich malty fl avor that comes from When the right space became available, no less than six different kinds of malted Wonder and his partners bought the barley. It has a delicate balance and is rights to the Wunder name and realized deceptively smooth for a beer with 7% their dream. ABV. The porter was also exceptional and The interior décor of the brewpub is had a silky fi nish with nice smoky and dedicated to the history of San Francisco, chocolate fl avors. with classic photos and artifacts celebrating Wunder’s most unique beer by far the city’s past. The upstairs has been is the chili beer. Yes, chili beer. Wonder converted to an informal lounge with simply takes his Pale Ale and adds whole comfortable wicker furniture. The most habanero chili peppers to it in kegs. The striking feature of the interior, however, is result is a very distinctive fl avored beer the beautiful 40-foot bar that runs almost that defi nitely has a spicy kick to it. I the entire length of the restaurant. have had beers fl avored with jalapeños before, and I found this one to be much tastier. I will say, however, that the resulting burn would probably make Joel Williams was a it diffi cult to have more than a pint or professional craft brewer two—yes, that is a challenge! for over seven years at several breweries. He earned a The brewpub is also bringing in a lager diploma in Brewing Sciences yeast and soon plans to make a version of in 1996 from the world-renowned Siebel Institute a San Francisco common beer; this is also of Technology in Chicago. known as a steam beer, but Anchor Brewing

16 October 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com JACK LONDON SQUARE

Paws on the Square docent led tram tour of Fort McDowell visit www.usspotomac.org for more Bring your family and furry friends and other signifi cant historical sites. information. down to Jack London Square for a A Gourmet Box Lunch and beverages Date: Wednesday, October 24 Time: day of contests, vendor booths, and will be provided on the tour. Price is 10AM to 3PM Location: 540 Water entertainment to sooth those savage $85 per person. Call 510-627-1215 or Street. beasts. Hop-A-Long animal rescue shelter will be on hand to provide valuable information on pet adoption and spay and neuter practices. Date: Saturday, October 13 Time: 10AM ALAMEDA OAKLAND FERRY to 2PM Location: Foot of Broadway

Haunted Harbor A safe family event for Halloween. Costume contests for kids, dogs and adults...plus live children’s musical entertainment and activities. Scary lights yacht parade in the estuary at night-fall. Date: Saturday, October 27 Time: 4PM to 10PM Location: Foot of Broadway

United Nations Birthday Celebration In celebration of the founding of the Whether you’re commuting to work or United Nations, Jack London Square will host a parade of international fl ags, enjoying a weekend outing with friends including live music with guest speakers or family, the Alameda/Oakland Ferry and a traditional fl ag raising. Date: Sunday, October 21 Time: 11AM is a great way to travel the bay. to 1PM Location: Water Street service between Oakland’s Jack London Square, Alameda Main USS Potomac Cruise and Angel Street, SF Ferry Building and SF Pier 41, Seasonal service to Island Tour Combo ATT&T Park for Giants game and Angel Island State Park Begin your adventure with a leisurely cruise to Angel Island aboard the 510.749.5837 www.eastbayferry.com Presidential Yacht USS Potomac. Enjoy a

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Golden Gate Ferry San Pablo Bay Vallejo LARKSPUR * Larkspur Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Richmond Larkspur S F S F Larkspur Larkspur S F S F Larkspur Pacifi c 5:50am 6:20am 6:25am 6:55am 9:40am 10:30am ------Ocean Tiburon 6:35 7:05 7:10 7:40 11:00 12:00 12:30pm 1:20pm Angel Island 7:10 7:40 7:45 8:15 1:30pm 2:20pm 2:30 3:20 Sausalito 7:50 8:20 8:30 9:05 3:30 4:20 4:30 5:20 Alcatraz 8:20 8:50 9:10 9:45 5:30 6:20 7:00 7:50 Berkeley 9:15 9:50 10:10 10:45 One-Way Ferry Fares 10:10 10:45 10:55 11:30 LARKSPUR SAUSALITO 11:10 11:45 11:55 12:30pm N Oakland 11:40 12:15pm 12:25pm 1:00 Daily Daily 12:40pm 1:15 1:25 2:00 Adult Cash Fare $7.10 $7.10 San Francisco Alameda 2:15 2:50 3:00 3:30 San 2:50 3:25 3:35 4:05 Frequent Rider Ticket $4.45 $3.80 Francisco Harbor Bay Isle 3:40 4:15 4:25 4:55 (Book of 20 Tickets) Bay 4:15 4:45 4:55 5:25 ------*5:20 6:05 Seniors (age 65+) $3.55 $3.55 5:10 5:45 5:55 6:25 with Medicare or 5:35 6:10 6:20 6:50 approved I.D. 6:35 7:10 7:20 7:50 7:20 7:55 8:10 8:40 Youth (ages 6-18) $3.55 $3.55 Adventure Cat 8:10 8:45 8:50 9:20 2007 Departure Schedule BAY CRUISE SUNSET CRUISE 8:50 9:25 9:35 10:05 Children (age 5 & under) FREE FREE September 4 to September 30 1:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M 6:00 P.M. *On weekdays, with the exception of the 5:20 pm San Francisco departure which is operated by a 715 passenger

Spaulding vessel, all other trips are operated by high-speed catamarans. Weekend service is provided by a 715 Sunset cruise includes hors d’oeurves and Bay Cruise Rates: Adults: $25 / Children 6-12: $15 / Kids 5 and under: Free passenger Spaulding. Also, direct ferry service is provided to most Giants games at ATT&T Park. two drinks for $45. Group Discount Rates: 10 or more full fare passengers = $5.00 off per person SAUSALITO (800) 979-3370 / www.adventurecat.com when run on one credit card Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive ALAMEDA/OAKLAND ALAMEDA/OAKLAND Sausalito SF SF Sausalito Sausalito SF SF Sausalito Weekdays to San Francisco Weekends and Holidays to San Francisco 7:10am 7:35am 7:40am 8:10am ------10:40am 11:10am Depart Depart Arrive Arrive 8:20 8:45 10:15 10:45 11:20am 11:50am 12:00pm 12:30pm Depart Depart Arrive Arrive Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 10:55 11:25 11:35 12:05pm 12:45pm 1:15pm 1:25 1:55 Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 12:15pm 12:45pm 12:55pm 1:25 2:10 2:40 2:50 3:20 6:00am 6:10am 6:30am ----- 9:00 am 9:10 am --- 9:35 am 1:55 2:25 2:35 3:05 3:35 4:05 4:15 4:45 7:05 7:15 7:35 ----- 10:40 10:25 * 11:10 11:25 3:20 3:50 4:00 4:30 8:10 8:20 8:40 ----- 5:00 5:25 5:35 6:05 12:20 pm 12:10 pm* 12:50 pm 1:05 pm 4:45 5:15 5:30 6:00 9:15 9:25 9:45 10:00 6:20 6:45 6:30 7:00 1:55 1:45 * 2:25 2:40 6:10 6:35 6:45 7:10 11:00 10:50 11:30 11:45 4:00 3:45 * 4:30 4:45 7:20 7:50 7:55 8:20 12:45pm 12:35pm 1:15pm 1:30pm 5:45 5:30 * --- 6:20 2:30 2:20 3:00 3:10 7:20 7:05 * 7:50 8:05 INFORMATION CONTACTS E-mail/Comments to ferrycomments.goldengate.org 4:40 4:30 5:10 ----- 511 (toll-free) or 711 (TDD) For Larkspur and Sausalito website:www.goldengate.org 8:55 8:45 * 9:20 9:30 5:50 5:40 6:15 ----- 10:30 10:20* --- 11:00 6:20* 6:10* ----- 7:00 Larkspur & Sausalito NO SERVICE: Larkspur & Sausalito HOLIDAY SERVICE: 6:55 6:45 7:20 ----- Weekends and Holidays from San Francisco In effect on Martin Luther King, Presidents’, Memorial, 4th of July, Labor No ferry service on New Year’s, Thanksgiving, 7:55 7:45 8:20 ----- Day, modifi ed Holiday service is operated on the Day after Thanksgiving. and Christmas Day. 8:55 8:45 ----- 9:25 Depart Depart Arrive Arrive Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland Weekdays from San Francisco 8:30 am --- 9:10 am 9:00 am Depart Depart Arrive Arrive 9:45 10:00 10:20 10:35 Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland 11:35 11:50 12:10 pm 12:20 pm ----- 6:30am 7:15am 7:05am 1:10 pm 1:25 pm 1:45 1:55 ----- 7:35 8:20 8:10 2:50 --- 3:45 3:55 ----- 8:40 9:25 9:15 4:55 5:10 5:30 5:40 10:15 10:30 10:50 11:00 6:30 6:45 7:05 7:15 12:00pm 12:15pm 12:35pm 12:45pm 8:10 8:25 8:45 8:55 1:45 2:00 2:20 2:30 9:40 9:55 10:15 10:25 3:45 4:10 4:30 4:40 ----- 5:20 5:40 5:50 ALAMEDA/OAKLAND FARES: 5:20 5:45 6:10 6:20 One Round 10Ticket 20Ticket Monthly ----- 6:25 6:45 6:55 Way Trip Book* Book* Pass ----- 7:25 7:45 7:55 ----- 8:25 8:45 8:55 Adult (13+) $5.50 $11.00 $45.00 $80.00 $150.00 Child (5-12) $2.75 $5.50 * On Giants weekday home game nights, Child under 5** FREE FREE PURCHASE TICKETS these departures stop at AT&T Ballpark before ONBOARD THE FERRY Senior (65+) $3.25 $6.50 proceeding to Pier 41. or at the Regional Transit Disabled Persons* $3.25 $6.50 Connection (RTC) at Active Military $4.25 $8.50 participating Bay Area businesses. Please call the Schedule information harvested online. Seniors must show valid I.D., Regional 24-hour Ferry Fone at (510) Schedules are subject to change. October, 2007 Transit Connection, or Medicare Card. 522-3300 to confi rm times. Military personnel must show Military I.D.

18 October 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com Blue & Gold Ferry Vallejo Baylink Ferry Harbor Bay Ferry BAY CRUISE SAUSALITO VALLEJO/SAN FRANCISCO EAST END OF ALAMEDA/S.F. Leave PIER 39 FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 FERRY BLDG./ FISHERMAN’S WHARF Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Weekdays Weekends and Holidays Weekdays Weekdays Harbor Bay S.F. Ferry S.F. Ferry Harbor Bay Island Bldg. Bldg. Island 10:30am 3:15pm 10:30am 2:00pm Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Depart Arrive Depart 11:00pm 4:00 11:00 2:45 Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 Vallejo Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 Pier 41 6:30am 6:55am 7:00am 7:25am 11:45 4:45 11:45 5:30 11:00 am 11:20 am 11:30 am 12:15 pm 5:30am 6:35am ------7:30 7:55 8:00 8:25 1:00pm 6:00 1:00pm 6:00 12:35 pm 12:50 pm 1:00 pm 1:55 6:30 7:35 ------8:30 8:55 4:35pm 5:00pm 2:45 2:10 2:40 2:50 3:45 7:00 8:10 ------4:30pm 5:35 6:00 Bay Cruise does not operate during inclement weather. Additional 3:15 3:45 4:00 4:55 7:45 8:55 ------5:05pm 5:30 6:35 7:00 cruises may be added on demand. Check with ticket booth on day 5:10 5:40 5:45 6:40 8:45 9:55 ------6:05 6:30 7:35 8:00 of sailing for schedule. No reserved seating available. ------8:00 8:20 10:00 11:10 11:20am 11:30am 7:05 7:30 8:25* 8:45* 8:50 * 9:30* FARES: All prices include audio tour. 11:30 12:40pm ------No service on weekends 2:00 3:30 3:00pm 3:10pm Adult ...... $21.00 Junior (12-18) ...... $17.00 3:20 4:30 ------FARES: Senior (62+) ...... $17.00 Child (5-11) ...... $13.00 * Friday ONLY ^ Via Angel Island 4:05 5:15 ------Special Rates On Line Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry passengers can purchase Ferry Weekend and Holidays 4:45 6:00 ------tickets, passes and books on board our ferries. Alameda 5:35 7:05 6:35 6:45 Harbor Bay Ferry accepts cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard ANGEL ISLAND Depart Arrive Depart Arrive and Commuter Checks as payment for ferry tickets. Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 Weekdays Missed the last ferry from San Francisco? Take the bus to Vallejo, 11:20am 11:55am 12:05pm 12:40pm weekdays and weekends at 10:30pm from in front of the Pier 1 Deli. Fare: Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive One-Way Adult...... $6.00 Ferry Pier 41 Angel Angel Ferry Pier 41 12:50pm 1:15pm 1:25 2:00 2:15 2:50 3:00 3:35 CROSSING TIME & BOARDING: Crossing time between Vallejo One-Way Juniors (5-12)...... $3.00 Building Island Island Building and San Francisco is about 1 hour. Ferries depart on time. Children (under 5) ...... Free 3:45 4:20 4:30 5:05 9:25am 9:45am 10:25am 10:30am ----- 10:50am Passengers should allow 15-20 minutes to park and purchase One-Way Seniors (62 & over) ...... $3.50 5:15 5:50 6:00 6:55 tickets at ferry terminals before boarding. Disabled ...... $3.50 ------3:20pm 4:20pm> 3:45* 7:05 7:40 7:45 8:40 Active Military ...... $4.75 ------4:25 ----- 4:55 Weekend Schedule on Memorial Day (May 28), Weekends and Holidays One-Way Commute (book of 10)...... $50.00 Independence Day (July 4), and Labor Day (Sept 3) One-Way Commute (book of 20)...... $90.00 Weekends Depart Depart Arrive Depart Monthly Pass...... $165.00 Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive FARES: One-Way Vallejo Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 Pier 41 Free MUNI and AC Transit Transfers Provided Ferry Pier 41 Angel Angel Ferry Pier 41 Adult ...... $9.00 8:45am 9:55am ------Building Island Island Building Child (5-11) ...... $5.00 10:00 11:10 11:20am 11:30 9:20am 9:45am 10:10am 10:20am11:10am 11:35am 20 Ticket Commute Book ...... $140.00 11:30 12:40pm ------11:20 11:45 12:10pm 12:15pm1:35pm* 1:10pm* 1:00pm 2:10 ------1:45pm* 1:20pm* 2:10 2:15 ----- 3:10 3:00 4:30 4:00pm 4:10pm ----- 3:20 3:45 3:55 5:15* 4:50* TIBURON 4:05 5:15 ------FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 5:35 6:45 ------* Stops at Pier 41 prior to Ferry Building Weekday 6:35 7:45 ------8:20 9:50 9:20 9:30 > Stops at Pier 41 for 20 minutes prior to Ferry Building Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon Pier 41 FARES: Angel Island Round Trip via SF Adult One-Way ...... $12.50 Adult $14.50 Senior/Disabled/Medicare One-Way (65+/disabled)*. . . . . $6.25 Child (6 - 12) $8.50 11:00am 11:45am 11:50am 12:15pm Youth One-Way (6-12 years) ...... $6.25 Child (5 - under) FREE 12:25pm 1:15pm 1:25pm 1:55 Baylink DayPass...... $23.00 All prices include State Park Fees 2:20 2:30 2:35 3:05 Monthly Pass ...... $270.00 5:10 6:00 6:10 6:40 Monthly Pass with Muni...... $310.00 ANGEL ISLAND - OAKLAND ------7:45 8:20 Call (707) 64-FERRY or visit www.baylinkferry.com for updated Weekends ONLY 8:25* 9:05* 9:10* 9:30* information. Depart Depart Arrive Angel Oakland Alameda Island Angel Island - 9:00am* 9:10am* 10:10am Weekends and Holidays Depart Angel Arrive Arrive Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive Tiburon Ferry Island Alameda Oakland Ferry Bldg Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon Ferry Bldg Pier 41 3:10pm 3:45pm 3:55pm ANGEL ISLAND/TIBURON 9:20am 9:45am 10:35^ 10:40# 11:10 11:35 OLD GOLD * Requires transfer at PIER 41 onto 9:45 am Angel Island Ferry Monday - Friday 11:20 11:45 12:30^ 12:40 1:35& 1:10& 17 Main St., Tiburon TIBURON 1:45pm & 1:20& 2:30^ 2:40 --- 3:10 Tiburon to Angel Island Angel Island to Tiburon --- 3:20 4:10^ 4:20 5:15& 4:50& Phone: (415) 789-9583 DOWNTOWN S.F., FERRY BLDG. --- 5:15 6:15> 6:20 --- 6:55 10:00am, 11:00 10:20am 11:20 Weekdays --- 7:05 8:00> 8:05 --- 8:40 1:00pm 3:00 1:20pm 3:30 [email protected] Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Weekends Tiburon Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Tiburon FARES: One-Way 10:00am, 5:00pm hourly 10:20am, 5:20pm hourly Where you will fi nd beautifully detailed 6:25am 6:55am 7:00am 7:30am Adult ...... $9.00 July 4, 2007 jewelry fabricated in the original art form 7:40 8:10 8:15 8:45 Child (5-11) ...... $5.00 of die striking and hand chasing. OLD 8:50 9:20 ------10:00am, 5:00pm hourly 10:20am, 5:20pm hourly ------4:30pm 5:00pm * Friday ONLY GOLD exhibits an extensive selection of Adults (12 and over) $10.25 5:05pm 5:35pm 5:45 6:15 # Recommended to Ferry Building Farmer’s Market & To Ferry Building via PIER 41 Schedule Subject to Seniors $10.25 contemporary jewelry by award-winning 6:20 6:50 7:00 7:30 ^ Via Angel Island change w/o notice Children (5 - 11) $8.00 American and European designers. As > Via Sausalito Children (4 and under) Free* All Weekend departures make additional stops before Bicycles $1.00 recommended by Frommer’s and the New FARES: One-Way Round Trip reaching destination. York Times, “...a romantic journey for www.angelislandferry.com Call (415) 435-2131 Adult ...... $8.50 ...... $17.00 exceptional jewelry.” Child (5-11) ...... $4.50 ...... $ 9.00 20 Ticket Commute Book ...... $100.00 Red & White Ferry Building Line AT&T PARK SERVICE BAY CRUISE SCHEDULE All Ferry Building Line Cruises depart from Ferry Building Gate E. Direct service is available Alameda/Oakland and Vallejo for PIER 43 1/2 May 23, 2007- September 2, 2007 selected Giants baseball games. For service from Larkspur to selected games please visit goldengateferry.org. Monday through Sunday Wednesday, Thursday Friday & Saturday For more information, visit www.eastbayferry.com for Alameda/ & Sunday 11:00am - 12:30pm 10:00am 3:00 Fare: Oakland service and www.baylinkferry.com for Vallejo service. 11:00am - 12:30pm 1:00pm - 2:30 10:45 3:45 Adult ...... $21 Or call Blue & Gold Fleet at (415) 705-8200. 1:00pm - 2:30 3:00 - 4:30 11:15 4:15pm Senior (62+) ...... $18 3:00 - 4:30 5:00 - 6:30 12:30pm 5:00 Youth (12-17) ...... $18 1:15 5:30 Child (5-11) ...... $14 1:45 6:15 Monday & Tuesday http://www.baycrossings.com/ferry_schedules.asp Under 4...... $Free 2:30 No scheduled cruises, available for group charters

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Richmond’s Maritime Industry - Bay Area’s Best

he city of Richmond is 4. Club Nautique (866) 606-7245 well known for its rich Award winning sailing school with the maritime history. During largest, newest, best equipped fl eet of sail World War II, over seven and powerboats for lessons and charters hundred war ships were from beginners to offshore. Tconstructed at Kaiser Shipyards, which made it the largest shipbuilding operation 5. Foss Maritime (510) 307-7820 in the United States. Foss operates the largest, most modern fl eet Today, the waterfront and surrounding of tugs on the West Coast and provides areas are still teeming with maritime a full range of marine transportation activity catering to both the leisure and services, including Harbor Services, commercial communities. From marinas Ocean Towing, Shipyard and Terminal offering stunning views of the bay and Services. the San Francisco skyline to deep water docks for larger ocean going vessels along 6. Keefe Kaplan Maritime, Inc. with boating service and supply stores, (510) 237-4141 yacht clubs, yacht sales, and even a sailing KKMI is a complete Marine Service school, the maritime industry still thrives facility and internationally recognized in the city of Richmond. yacht brokerage, world-class boatyard, We encourage you to experience fi rst- and an on-site Marine Store. 11. Point San Pablo Yacht Club 16. Rutherford’s Boat Shop Inc. hand the following reputable Maritime (510) 233-1046 (510) 233-5441 Industry Businesses located along and 7. Levin – Richmond Terminal A private club, located at the north end of Marine woodworking, Classic yacht around Richmond’s scenic waterfront Corporation (510) 232-4422 the Santa Fe Channel – Always accepting restorations, structural and interiors, areas: Private bulk cargo marine terminal and applications for new members. traditional rigging. Currently restoring short-line railroad interchanging with the 126’ steam yacht Cangarda originally 1. Bay Marine Boat Works, Inc. Union Pacific and BNSF – Offering 12. Quantum Pacifi c Sail Makers built in 1901. (800) 900-6646 import/export services and deep water (510) 233-1046 A full-service boatyard specializing in berthing. Provides custom service – sail maker for 17. SugarDock (510) 232-4282 fi berglass and wood repairs, topside and all types and sizes of sailing craft A uniquely confi gured full service deep- bottom painting, sandblasting, welding, 8. Mackay Marine (510) 669-9560 water dock offering the convenience electrical and mechanical repairs. Providing complete solutions for maritime 13. Richmond Yacht Club of fueling, provisioning, watering and navigation and communications electronic (510) 237-2821 repairing with the ability to service those 2. Brickyard Cove Marina systems including 24-hour on-site repairs Since its inception in 1932, the Richmond larger ocean-going vessels most harbors (510) 336-1933 anywhere on the Bay Area. Yacht Club has been the home of sailors are unable to berth. Brickyard Cove Marina has 250 berths, and has developed a reputation as “the 125 dry storage, All’s Fare Restaurant, 9. Marina Bay Yacht Harbor ‘sailingest’ club on the Bay.” 18. Swedish Marine Custom Canvas, Tradewinds Sailing, (510) 236-1013 (510) 234-9566 Easom Racing and Rigging, Quantum 845-slip marina in a deep draft harbor 14. Richmond Yacht Harbor, LTD. California’s #1 heating and refrigeration Sails, Passage Yachts, Swedish Marine surrounded by the Bay Trail and 4 parks. (510) 235-1176 store. and available offi ce space with spectacular Amenities include Salute’s Restaurant, RYH, Ltd. is a small privately-owned views of San Francisco Bay Aminis’ Deli and the Marina Bay Yacht yacht harbor on the Santa Fe Channel 19. Tradewinds Sailing School & club. in Pt. Richmond. Quiet, deep water Club (510) 232-7999 3. Channel Marina Yacht Harbor accommodates boat sizes of 20-75 feet. Tradewinds has more than 40 years (510) 233-2246 10. Passage Yachts, Inc. Marine architect and custom repairs of experience making sailing easy and Private harbor with over 70 covered and (510) 236-2633 on site. enjoyable to learn. Offering a professional uncovered berths and a fuel dock. Passage Yachts has a full-service brokerage training program and affordable rental and new sailing and power yachts from 15. Richmond Yacht Service and charter programs to members. Richmond Community Beneteau, Island Packet and Wauquiez. (510) 234-6959 Redevelopment Agency Sailboat: Deck Hardware; Complete Offi ce of Economic Development 20. West Marine (510) 965-9922 (510) 307-8140 Rigging Service. The country’s leading retailer of boating Richmondca4business.com supplies and accessories.

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Historic Steam Yacht Sails Again in Richmond

he Cangarda, a majestic 126- foot yacht built in 1901, will soon be steaming out of Richmond with a new lease on life. The ship is oneT of only three Edwardian-era steam yachts in the world, and the last one in America. She is currently in the final stages of restoration at Rutherford’s Boat Shop in Richmond Yacht Harbor, which is well known for their work restoring classic yachts as well as their fl awless work in marine woodworking, structural and interior work and traditional rigging. The Cangarda is named after original owners Charles Canfield, a Michigan lumber mogul, and his wife, Belle Photo by Joel Williams Gardner. Canfi eld ended up selling the boat to George Fulford, a member of The Cangarda leaves Richmond’s Marina Bay for Rutherford’s Boat Shop where her restoration will be completed. the Canadian Parliament who owned a 20,000-square-foot mansion, Fulford Cobb, who has skippered pleasure yachts and chose to have the restoration done at start by working in Rockland, Maine Place, on the banks of the St. Lawrence and a plethora of maritime vessels for over Rutherford’s Boat Shop in Richmond Yacht rebuilding a 90-foot schooner. He worked River. The Cangarda was a perfect 30 years, took it upon himself to shop Harbor. He had worked with owner Jeff on the project for a full year, and then centerpiece for the beautiful waterfront the crippled Cangarda around to possible Rutherford in the past to restore the sailing moved back to San Francisco, where he property and eventually an entire room buyers. He was looking for someone who yacht Joyant (built in 1911) with amazing worked repairing wooden tugboats. He was devoted to it at Fulford Place. would appreciate her unique beauty and results. When asked how he found the then took a job with Pacific Fishboat The Fulford family enjoyed the Cangarda, the owner’s Company building large fi shing boats, yacht for decades afterwards. Daughter response was, “Boats until that company closed two years later. Martha was married aboard her in 1909; fi nd me!” He then started his own business, setting Sir Wilfred Laurier, Prime Minister of The Cangarda’s up shop in Richmond Yacht Harbor in Canada, gave the bride away. And in 1927, original hull was 1982, and has been there ever since. Mary Fulford hosted a famous dinner damaged beyond It took a crew of 20 people three years entertaining the Prince of Wales, Duke repair, so Rutherford to get the Cangarda to the point where of Kent, and the Prime Ministers of both had it scanned with she could be launched; on August 24th England and Canada. a laser; he then used she slipped into Richmond’s Marina Bay During World War II, she was used the three-dimensional in front of over 100 onlookers. The boat as a training vessel by the Canadian Royal image to reverse briefl y rolled to one side, which Cobb Navy. After the war the ship was sold but engineer a new hull said was a defi nite possibility, but quickly the new owner failed to maintain the Photo by Joel Williams that would conform righted herself to the relief of everyone vessel and the Cangarda slowly went into The Cangarda was launched into Richmond’s Marina Bay on August 24th. to the specifi cations watching. Because the steam engines aren’t disrepair. of the original. Next, currently ready to power the Cangarda, she In the early 1980s an attempt was made a new boiler was was “escorted” back to Rutherford’s Boat to restore her. The ship was disassembled historic significance, and who might manufactured to fi t in the footprint of Shop, where the remaining work will be and an effort was made to rebuild the have the funds to undertake the massive the original, which, although it would still completed while she is afl oat in Richmond hull, but the project eventually ran out of restoration project. hold pressure, could not be recertifi ed for Yacht Harbor. money. In 1999 the gutted hull sank at a Cobb was able to fi nd a prominent use due to its age. Finally, the beautiful When asked about the cost of the Boston pier; it looked like the Cangarda Bay Area yachtsman and venture capitalist Victorian interior was reinstalled, complete restoration, both Cobb and the owner was gone for good. who enjoys restoring classic boats. The deal with the original Cuban mahogany said it was irrelevant; reported estimates What was left of the Cangarda was was done, and the Cangarda was shipped woodwork. have ranged from $5 to 10 million. What rescued shortly thereafter, however, and the in bits and pieces to the West Coast. The Bay Area native Jeff Rutherford is no they do see as important is the historic search began for a new owner who would new owner, who has asked to remain stranger to extensive restoration projects. preservation of such a masterpiece. complete the restoration. Captain Steve anonymous, has a home in Richmond When he was in his twenties, he got his

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Harvest Festival Comes to Watch Angels from a Tall Ship Car-Free Napa Valley San Francisco Ferry Building Wine Tasting Join the Golden Gate Tall Ships Society during The Ferry Building Marketplace celebrates its Fleet Week to see the Navy precision fl ying Napa Valley visitors can now enjoy a relaxing fi fth annual Harvest Festival the weekend of team, the Blue Angels, from the decks of the traffi c-free ride across the Bay and then be October 26th - 28th with a range of events, reproduction turn-of-the century Scow Schooner, whisked away into the heart of Napa Valley for including organic wine and beer tasting, honey Gas Light. The cruise includes box lunch and the consummate wine-tasting experience. Leave tasting, olive oil tasting, live music, and a beverages (wine and soft drinks) as well as a from the San Francisco Ferry Building via the barnyard by the bay. The Friday, October 26 magnifi cent view of this spectacular event. Cruise Baylink Ferry to Vallejo where the Napa Winery organic wine and beer tasting from 4 p.m. to 8 is Saturday, October 6th at 1 p.m. The cost is $90 Shuttle picks you up and takes you to three p.m. benefi ts the California Certifi ed Organic for adults and $35 for children, with discounts or four selected Napa Valley Wineries, with a Farmers (CCOF), one of the oldest and largest for members of the Society. Call (415) 331-1009 possible stop in downtown Napa to visit one of organic certifi ers in the country. Throughout the or visit www.ggtss.org for more details. its 10-plus wine-tasting rooms. At the end of the weekend, marketplace merchants will be offering day, riders can return to San Francisco via the a delightful abundance of special fare, tastings ferry, take an airport shuttle directly from Napa and demonstrations. or choose to spend a night or two at one of three participating Napa Valley inns. Price for the shuttle service and all wine tours is $65, ferry tickets and lodging are not included in the price. For more information, call (707) 257-1950 or visit www.napawineryshuttle.com.

Fright Fest Insect Zoo. Watch gorillas, lions, chimpanzees, carrier. For information, telephone 510-521-8448, tigers, polar bears, grizzly bears and other Zoo ext. 282 or visit www.hornetevents.com. Thrills by day and chills by night are served up animals enthusiastically enjoy their special at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo every pumpkin treats during the “Pumpkin Stomp and Friday and Saturday night through October Chomp.” The daytime event takes place rain or Goblin Jamboree in Sausalito 28th. Rollercoasters become monstrosities in shine and is free with paid Zoo admission. For Get in the true Halloween spirit at the Annual motion and scares await at every turn as the park more information, call (415) 753-7080 or visit Goblin Jamboree Fundraiser, the kickoff morphs into a shadow land of ghosts and ghouls www.sfzoo.org. event to the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s with haunted mazes and themed scare zones. For 20th Anniversary Year and the Bay Area’s best more information, call (707) 644-4000 or visit Halloween festival for children and families. www.sixfl ags.com. Monster Bash on the Hornet Come in costume and explore the museum, All ages are welcome for a haunted night aboard which has been transformed into a haunted Boo at the Zoo the USS Hornet, a National Historic Landmark. wonderland complete with games, attractions, Aptly nicknamed the Gray Ghost, the ship is live entertainment and special treats. Enroll in On Saturday, October 27th costumed kids and the setting for a thrilling evening of dancing and the witches’ school, take a train or pony ride, their families can get an early start to their trick- haunted happenings. Live dance music, including visit the petting zoo and enjoy a full brew of or-treating at several candy stations throughout hits from the seventies and eighties, will be games, activities and live entertainment. The the Zoo and venture into the Haunted Nature provided by Livewire Dance Band. The event takes event takes place Saturday and Sunday, October Trail, where they can get up close and personal place October 27th from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. 20-21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 557 McReynolds with a number of animals, such as snakes and Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for Road, Sausalito. Tickets are available at the owls. Experience thrills and chills during a children up to age 17; $25 at the gangplank. door. All activities are included. Members $12; Creepy Crawley Critter presentation at the Proceeds benefi t preservation of the historic aircraft General $14, Children under age 1 are free.

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22 October 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS October 2007 23 TransLink®: The fastest and easiest way to pay for your ferry and bus ride.

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Pay for your ride with the tag of a card. Now available for Golden Gate Transit and Ferry and AC Transit. With TransLink, you always receive the correct discount for your ride and transfers are automatically applied. Add value online, through automatic reloading, or even with Commuter Check ®. Get started at 511.org or call 511.

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