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“The Voice of the Waterfront” October 2014 Vol.15, No.10
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www.baycrossings.com October 2014 3 columns features 07 BAYKEEPER 10 FLEET WEEK Dangerous Oil Expansion After Missing Last Year, by Deb Self Festivities Return to S.F. 13 by BC Staff 08 WHO’S AT THE HELM? guides Captain Forrest Fennell 14 ALCATRAZ ART by Matt Larson Noted Human Rights 22 WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES Activist Creates Exhibit Our recreational resource guide SAILING ADVENTURES 16 by BC Staff BAY AREA FERRY SCHEDULES A Perfect Sailing Breeze 24 Be on time for last call by Captain Ray 18 GREEN PAGES Cruising Into a Greener 26 AROUND THE BAY 21 CULTURAL CURRENTS Future at Pier 27 To see, be, do, know Old Hats and Old Stuff by Bill Picture by Paul Duclos ON OUR COVER news
October 2014 Volume 15, Number 10
Bobby Winston, Proprietor Joyce Aldana, President WATERFRONT NEWS Joel Williams, Publisher 06 Patrick Runkle, Editor Local Trade Associations
ADVERTISING & MARKETING Focus on Education Joel Williams, Advertising & Marketing Director by Patrick Burnson GRAPHICS & PRODUCTION Francisco Arreola, Designer / Web Producer Five Questions for the ART DIRECTION 12 Francisco Arreola; Patrick Runkle; Joel Williams Mayor of Alameda
COLUMNISTS Paul Duclos; Patrick Burnson; City Celebrates Cruise Deb Self; Matt Larson; Brittany Silveira; 13 Captain Ray Wichmann Terminal’s Grand Opening
WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Bill Picture; Joel Williams; 17 Tail-Waggin’ Fun Comes A new art exhibit opened on Alcatraz Island last month by ACCOUNTING to Jack London Square Ai Weiwei, a Beijing-based artist and activist whose work Cindy Henderson encompasses sculpture, installation, photography, film, Advertising Inquiries: architecture and social criticism. Featuring seven new sculpture, (707) 556-3323, [email protected] IT CAME FROM 20 sound and mixed-media works, @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz Bay Crossings SF Ferry Building Store BENEATH THE SEA explores human rights and freedom of expression in the context (415) 362-0717 Clipper customer service center Meet Our Monsters of this iconic historic site. The exhibition is installed across four (877) 878-8883 locations on Alcatraz and on view through April 26, 2015. For Transit Information – Dial 511 by Mallory Johnson Photo by Joel Williams Bay Crossings Ferry Building, #22 Aquarium of the Bay to San Francisco, CA 94111 Corrections & Letters www.baycrossings.com 23 A Division of Nematode Media, LLC Hold Gala Fundraiser We appreciate the opportunity to publish our readers’ comments, letters or requests for corrections, which can be sent to [email protected].
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BY PATRICK BURNSON changes in the industry are driving the to Jahan Byrne, president of the Pacific process toward collaborative sales and Transportation Association (PTA). The operations planning across the value PTA, founded in 1920 to foster dialogue his year, the Council chain in individual industries, bringing between shippers and vessel operators, of Supply Chain suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, is also charged with aiding maritime Management Professionals retailers and others together. education. Part of the PTA’s mission is to (CSCMP) celebrates SFRT panelists will discuss how the promote training and career opportunities its 51st anniversary as national beverage distributor Southern for future industry leaders. This year, it theT leading worldwide professional Wine & Spirits continues to be on the created a scholarship for cadets at the association dedicated to the education, cutting edge of the wine and spirits California Maritime Academy—only one research and advancement of the supply sector by engaging with its supplier of six maritime schools in the nation, and chain management profession. community on collaborative sales and the only one on the West Coast—and A leader among CSCMP’s 114 global operations planning processes. Southern awarded a check to Cadet Ramona Perez roundtables, the San Francisco Bay Area Wine recently partnered with one of its for help toward graduation. Roundtable (SFRT) reflects and serves key suppliers on value chain optimization Cal Maritime’s Michael Kazek was recently the dynamic nature of global business and has jointly started to realize benefits Cal Maritime Professor Honored named the Faculty Advisor of the Year. headquartered and operating here. such as the following: In other Cal Maritime news, Michael SFRT is recognized for its powerful Kazek has been named the Faculty dinner programs featuring world-class • Reduced forecast error Advisor of the Year by the Society for WIL was founded by Stacy Roth supply chain management innovators, • Improved supplier and customer Naval Architects and Marine Engineers as a response to the lack of networking its successful sponsor and community fill rates (SNAME). groups for women in the industry. In the relationships and its annual Silicon Valley • Lower costs of freight Kazek is Cal Maritime’s director of late seventies and early eighties, women Outlook and Innovation events. United States Coast Guard Licensure who worked in the field of transportation On October 7, SFRT will stage Roundtable participants will Programs and a professor of naval had few resources available to fulfill their the year’s final educational event, discuss how to extend traditional architecture. The Society of Naval needs to support career growth. “Collaborative Sales and Operations sales and operations planning within Architects and Marine Engineers is a The initial meetings of WIL were Planning: Best-in-Class Approach their organizations to their partners. global professional society that provides roundtable forums where members & Case Study,” at San Francisco’s Discussions will also include incremental a forum for the advancement of the brainstormed about how to structure the University Club. benefits organizations can expect to engineering profession as applied to the group to suit their professional career Traditionally, sales and operations receive by engaging in cross-company marine field. goals. At these informal gatherings, planning is an integrated business planning. For more information, see The Faculty Advisor of the Year participants confirmed that women management process limited to www.cscmpsfrt.org. Award is presented to a faculty advisor wanted and needed a professional collaboration internally within from one of the more than 30 SNAME environment where they could network organizations amongst sales and operations PTA Steamship Night a Success student sections around the world for with each other as well as develop business functions to improve customer service Last month’s 35th Annual Steamship leadership and service qualities that contacts. They also wanted an avenue to levels and reduce cost-to-serve. However, Night was a smashing success, according have contributed to the program and keep current on the latest industry actions operations of a student section of the and trends. Ultimately, the group’s focus society. and unique insight led to its success as a Kazek won the award for his viable organization. work with the California Maritime Today, WIL has nearly 400 members. Academy Student Section. In addition Each year, the group’s leaders hand the to recognizing an outstanding faculty baton over to a new group of officers and advisor, the $5,000 Bruce and Dorothy directors, whose responsibility it is to keep Rylander Johnson Scholarship will be the organization flush with new ideas and awarded to a deserving student member promote its growth. For more info, see from the California Maritime Academy www.womeninlogistics.org. Student Section. Patrick Burnson is the past Group Provides Resources for president and current board member Women in Maritime Industry Women in Logistics (formerly Women of the Pacific Transportation in Transportation) is winding up its Association, based in San Francisco. membership drive for this year. www.pacifictrans.org
6 October 2014 www.baycrossings.com Tank Cars of Crude Oil on the Bay’s Shore? No Thanks
BY DEB SELF Some of this oil would be explosion- prone light crude from the North Dakota Photo by Susie Biehler Bakken fields. An exploding tank car in a Shipping more crude oil into the Bay Area by train will create an unacceptable risk of oil being ong freight trains, with densely-populated Bay Area community spilled along the shore of San Francisco Bay and its tributaries. tank cars full of crude oil, could be deadly and cause terrible chugging daily along San property damage. Francisco Bay’s shore? That’s Some oil shipped here would be Bay and nearby communities. We recently advocated for the Benicia the oil industry’s plan—to heavy, dirty crude from the Canadian There’s also the big danger of a train city government to reject the Valero expandL the shipment of crude oil into the tar sands. Tar sands crude oil, once accident on tracks near the Bay shore. Oil refinery’s plan to enlarge its rail yard. Bay Area by train. it is refined, yields petroleum coke, a in the Bay can make the water unsafe for Crude oil would be shipped to the Shipping lots more crude oil here by byproduct that China burns as a cheap recreation, contaminate beaches and kill refinery via train through Suisun Marsh rail would create a huge risk of oil being industrial fuel. It’s even more toxic and birds and other wildlife. and along the shore of Suisun Bay, a San spilled into the Bay and its tributaries. Oil polluting than coal, and is often stored In response to these threats, Baykeeper Francisco Bay inlet and important wildlife spills from trains are alarmingly common; outdoors in huge piles before being is working on several fronts. habitat area. Oil spilled along Suisun Bay last year in the United States, more than shipped overseas. Petroleum coke dust We helped orchestrate the passage of could quickly spread throughout San a million gallons of crude oil were spilled contains cancer-causing chemicals and a new state law (SB 1319) that provides Francisco Bay. as a result of rail accidents. can easily be washed and blown into the California’s rivers, lakes and creeks with In June, Baykeeper and our coalition oil spill protections previously given partners won a unanimous vote from only to coastal waters. This means that Oakland’s City Council to oppose the the Bay’s entire watershed will now have rail shipment of oil—and also coal and critical protections, including emergency petroleum coke—through the city. cleanup crews ready to respond if an oil Our partners included the Sierra Club, spill occurs. The new law also expands Communities for a Better Environment the scope of the California agency that and the West Oakland Environmental rescues and cares for wildlife injured by Indicators Project. an oil spill, which had been threatened And we have been fighting to keep a with having to close. long-closed Pittsburg oil storage facility However, the surest protection is to and shipping terminal from being prevent oil spills in the first place. That’s reopened and expanded. However, it why Baykeeper is working to halt the big appears that the Chevron refinery in increase of crude oil slated to come here Richmond has been able to sneak through by train. a permit to expand its rail yard, keeping In order to bring in more tank cars the process secret. full of oil, Bay Area refineries need Whether we live close to or far from to expand their rail yards and other a refinery, every Bay Area resident has a infrastructure. We’re urging regulators stake in whether the amount of crude and city governments to reject these oil shipped here via train should be expansion plans and refuse to provide the dramatically increased. We need to say no necessary permits. to long trains of tank cars full of crude oil rumbling along our shores.
Deb Self is Executive Director of San Francisco Baykeeper, www.baykeeper.org. Baykeeper uses on-the-water patrols of San Francisco Bay, science, advocacy, and the courts to stop Bay pollution. To report pollution, call Baykeeper’s hotline at 1-800-KEEP-BAY, e-mail [email protected], or click “Report Pollution” at www.baykeeper.org.
www.baycrossings.com October 2014 7 WHO’S AT THE HELM Forrest Fennell
BY MATT LARSON alongside each other and we’d transfer bombs back and forth; we did all sorts of stuff with ships that you’re not really orrest Fennell is not your supposed to do when you’re in school. It average vessel master (in other was a lot of fun.” words, captain) for Golden He got the opportunity to travel the Gate Ferry. For the last year, world, including visits to Japan, Panama, he’s also been the safety, Thailand, Indonesia and more—yet the security and training coordinator for the Bay Area still draws him back. “I’ve been FerryF Division at Golden Gate Bridge all over the world and nothing compares Highway & Transportation District. to our San Francisco Bay,” he said. “It’s “I still drive the boat in the morning definitely one of the most beautiful places and afternoon, but I have these other in the whole world. And as far as jobs go, collateral duties,” he said. “Instead of I have the whole day to myself out there just the ferry and my crew, now I’m more sometimes, so I do think I have one of the in charge of the fleet, making sure we’re best jobs in the world.” In addition to his duties as vessel master, Forrest Fennell is also the safety, security and training coordinator for Golden Gate Ferry. in compliance with the Coast Guard, In Fennell’s free time, however, he paperwork, things like that.” tends to stay more inland. “Truth be told, With a degree in business from the when I have time off I try to steer away California Maritime Academy in Vallejo, from the water because I do put so many information, visit www.goldengate.org.) porpoises are coming back in bigger Fennell is glad to be putting more of his hours on the Bay,” said Fennell. “I’m Fennell is proud to work for Golden numbers. And I’ve seen places in the Bay skills to use. “I’m using more brainpower more into mountain biking, hiking and Gate Ferry and is pleased with its where I couldn’t see the bottom before than I ever have,” he said. “Dealing with exploring Mount Tam.” contributions to a cleaner environment. and now I can. I really do enjoy watching peopleBay Crossings and personnel issues, people skills A Fairfax resident, finally returning to “We remove 1,800 carsBlueSkyNews.com from the road the change, ever so slowly, but I think it’s IOctober never knew 2014 I had, there’s a lot of time where he grew up after 30 years away, he every single day, Monday700 through W. Harbor Friday,” Dr., going Suite in 1805, the right San direction.”Diego, CA 92101 constraints—I’m1/4 Page 10’ X just2.8 trying to make recommends his fellow Marinites to hop he said. “I think that’s a significantTel: 619-233-2007 impact. E-Mail:Fennell [email protected] recommends doing yourself everybodyColor happy, really.” aboard the Wave, a free public shuttle bus We have a parking lot with 1,800 spots and the environment a favor and taking Before getting started with Golden (compliments of Golden Gate Transit) to and it’s full every day, so I think we’re public transit whenever you can. “Just Gate Ferry in 1999, he shipped out as an the Larkspur Ferry. “It’s a great way to just doing something good here.” Thanks to try to get away from holding on to that able-bodied seaman with Military Sealift leave your car at home,” said Fennell, who similar companies and increased overall steering wheel and dealing with all that Command, the transportation provider takes it to work every chance he gets. “I’m awareness, he’s noticed some positive stress,” said Fennell. “Why not take the for the Department of Defense, right actually able to ride the Wave with our changes in the Bay over the years. Wave, take the ferry, bring a book, maybe after graduating college. “I did a lot of passengers, wearing my captain uniform “I think the Bay is getting cleaner,” get some work done and then avoid cool things,” he said. “I worked on a few and everything.” (Note: The Wave is he said. “In the time that I’ve been going parking in San Francisco. Enjoy the ride; ammunition ships. Two ships would go free for ferry customers only. For more back and forth I’ve noticed that the harbor take it easy.”
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8 October 2014 www.baycrossings.com For Work. For Play. FLEET WEEK Fleet Week Returns in Full Force
Photo by Joel Williams The Navy’s Blue Angels will be back to dazzle spectators with their thrilling high performance maneuvers over San Francisco Bay. They will perform a full air show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 10-12 from 12:30-4 p.m. each day.
BC STAFF REPORT Fleet Week became an annual event also feature the commissioning of the Sunday, October 10-12 from 12:30-4 in 1981, with millions of residents and Navy’s newest ship, the USS America. p.m. each day. visitors celebrating San Francisco’s long “San Francisco is a city that welcomes On Friday, October 10 at 11 a.m., he City of San Francisco history of naval service and maritime and salutes our service members the Fleet Week Parade of Ships will recently announced tradition, but last year’s Fleet Week in the United States Navy, sail into the Fleet Week’s welcome activities were cancelled by the federal Marine Corps and Coast San Francisco return to the Bay Area. government shutdown. This year’s events Guard,” said Mayor Bay beneath the The event will run from will include the return of the Blue Angels Edwin M. Lee. “Fleet Golden Gate Bridge. October 6 to October 13. airshow and the Parade of Ships, and will Week is not only a time The USS America, the lead ship of T when we pay tribute to America-class amphibious assault ships, our women and men will be commissioned on Saturday, in uniform, but it is October 12. Many of the participating also an opportunity to improve the way ships will be available for public tours we provide humanitarian assistance from Saturday, October 11 through and educate ourselves about disaster Monday, October 13. preparedness.” “The Navy is proud to have a The avy’sN Blue Angels will be back strong relationship with the City of San to dazzle spectators with their thrilling Francisco,” said Rear Admiral Patrick Photo by Joel Williams high performance maneuvers over San Piercey, commander of Carrier Strike Portions of the Blue Angels’ performance are just feet over the water of San Francisco Bay. Francisco Bay. They will perform a Group Nine. “We look forward to our full air show on Friday, Saturday and ships and sailors returning for Fleet Week
10 October 2014 www.baycrossings.com FLEET WEEK
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Photo by Joel Williams PIER 39 offers unobstructed views of the Fleet Week Air Show. SATURDAY this year so everyone in the Bay Area can Management. “Fleet Week exercises OCT 11, 2014 see their Navy first hand.” encourage us to work together so we can As Fleet Week has grown, so has quickly restore services critical to getting Sailing 9am to 5pm its mission. Since 2010, Fleet Week San Francisco back on its feet.” $150 All Passengers has helped local first responders and The nitedU States Navy Third Fleet military servicemembers prepare for and and First Marine Expeditionary Force are respond to emergencies. Joint activities also sending units to the San Francisco include urban search and rescue training, Bay Area for Fleet Week. In addition medical trauma training and a senior to exercising with local first responders, SUNDAY leaders seminar. As a precursor to Fleet sailors and marines learn valuable skills Week, more than 150 officials from that they apply when the United States OCT 12, 2014 federal, state and local governments and responds to disasters around the globe. Sailing 10am to 5pm the military took part in an interactive “We are only a small part of a much tabletop training exercise in September larger picture. Everyone from the City $125 Adults, $75 Children (5-16) focused on military support in response to the State of California to FEMA have $300 Family (2 adults, 2 children) to a theoretical magnitude 7.8 earthquake worked closely together to prepare for the on the San Andreas Fault. next big earthquake. However, we know we “Our road to recovery begins long bring a unique and powerful capability to before the ground starts shaking,” said the people of San Francisco in the event of Anne Kronenberg, executive director of a disaster,” said Brigadier General Joaquin San Francisco’s Department of Emergency F. Malavet, commanding general of the First Marine Expeditionary Brigade. During Fleet Week, a variety of family-oriented special events will be staged along the waterfront from PIER 39 to Marina Green. The Marina Green will host the “humanitarian assistance village,” which will demonstrate the Marines’ ability to support the Bay Area and the world in response to natural disasters. “Fleet Week is the most important fun you’ll have all year,” said Executive Director Lewis Loeven of the San Francisco Fleet Week Association. “We’re excited to bring this family-friendly event back to the San Francisco Bay Area.”
ORDER BY PHONE OR ONLINE Photo by Joel Williams For more information and a There are many Bay Cruises available during complete list of the events, visit 415-544-0100 | SSJEREMIAHOBRIEN.ORG the Fleet Week Air Show that provide up close views of the action. fleetweeksf.org. ALAMEDA Five Ferry Questions for the Mayor of Alameda
BC STAFF REPORT carpooling, riding bikes and taking public transportation. Ferry service is a fundamental part of Alameda’s quality ith new service to of life and we’re going to fight to make it South San Francisco better; more ferries, better facilities. But struggling to get that will also mean talking about financial its sea legs, WETA incentives for people who do the right ferry service to thing like ride a bike, carpool, or take the island city of Alameda remains AC Transit. Wthe agency’s core success story. Yet so many Alamedans want to take 3. How do ferries figure in Alameda’s the ferry that parking lots at both development plans for the Naval Air Base Gateway Alameda and Harbor Bay at Alameda Point? are consistently overflowing with cars, frustrating ferry riders and vexing city It’s not overstating to say ferries are planners. Planning is also underway for essential for Alameda and not just when it another ferry landing at the Alameda comes to planning for the Point. Planning Point development. Bay Crossings had a for Alameda Point is all about transit- chance to meet Mayor Marie Gilmore oriented development: ferries, buses, with some midday ferryriders at Gateway bikes and pedestrians. Alameda to discuss it all. 4. WETA will soon open its maintenance 1. Usually after a BART strike or other facility in Alameda. What does this mean kind of emergency, ferry ridership jumps but for the City? then levels off not long after. Since the most recent BART strike, however, ferries serving Indeed, WETA will soon break ground Alameda seem to be full all the time. What on its maintenance facility at the Point, do you attribute this to? which will include an emergency operations center. I like to call it their I think the BART strike introduced a ferry parking garage. It’s not just jobs for whole set of new riders to ferries. They us; it underscores the vital role Alameda discovered how quick, pleasant and plays regionally when it comes to disaster peaceful it is to ride a ferry. People know planning and preparation. I’m also very BART is almost maxed out; trains are pleased that the College of Alameda is crowded, it’s harder to park. preparing a Working Waterfront Job It’s getting harder to park at our Training program, and to learn that the ferry landings, too, but the difference is WETA facility looks to play a role in that our ferries can handle all the extra that program. business we throw at them, so long as we So this facility is important for Mayor Marie Gilmore of Alameda (right) spoke with ferry riders and Bay Crossings recently about provide the ferries, docks and parking. practical reasons—it strengthens our her plans to increase and improve ferry service to Alameda. And we’re working on all three. connection to regional ferry service and our working waterfront. When I read 2. Parking is a real problem at both about the costs to build other forms of Gateway Alameda and Harbor Bay. What public transit, which include buying land 5. Some are suggesting moving Gateway terminal at Alameda Point to support the can be done? and laying track, I’m reminded what a Alameda to the Naval Air Base once development for the people that will be good deal ferries are. Until someone can development there gets going. What is the living and working there. I’m not sure that Well, the simple answer is provide more show me why it’s not feasible, I will be thinking behind such a move? development at Alameda Point requires parking and we have plans for doing pushing for a world-class ferry system for doing away with Gateway Alameda. I just that. Stay tuned. But these plans the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s early days for such planning but want more ferry service, so why not plan will have to emphasize more people we clearly need and expect a ferry on keeping Gateway Alameda?
12 October 2014 www.baycrossings.com WATEFRONT NEWS San Francisco Celebrates the Grand Opening of the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27
n September 25, public The new terminal features computerized officials, the maritime access control and security monitoring community and the systems, vessel data connectivity to terminal public celebrated the network systems, and hardwired and grand opening of the wireless operating networks. new James R. Herman Cruise Terminal “The new James R. Herman Cruise atO Pier 27. The Grand Princess cruise ship, Terminal at Pier 27 is a legacy project that in port for the festivities, served as the will welcome more passengers, visitors and picture-perfect backdrop for welcoming residents to our world-class waterfront for the new facility. generations to come,” said Mayor Lee. Named in honor of James R. Herman, “This major port infrastructure project a former port commissioner and president that is being delivered on time and on of the International Longshore and budget is the centerpiece of the Bay Area’s Warehouse Union, the new facility cruise industry, providing jobs, boosting elevates the passenger experience to a new tourism and providing a significant level. The terminal boasts 91,000 square economic impact.” feet in a two-story building with views Circulation for passenger drop-off, to the Bay Bridge and back to the City taxis, buses and provisioning all occur skyline and Telegraph Hill. off the Embarcadero roadway within Sized for 2,600 passengers and able the interior of the 13-acre pier. Ship Photo by Joel Williams to handle ships with up to 4,000, the boarding will be via a new glass-enclosed, San Francisco’s Mayor Lee said that the new terminal would help in boosting tourism and providing a significant economic impact to the City during his remarks at the ceremony. terminal is built for the evolving trends in automated mobile gangway able to meet the passenger cruise industry. It includes the varied door heights of new cruise the latest passenger and perimeter security ships. When in berth, ships will plug features while also easily transitioning to an into the port’s 12-megawatt shore power On non-cruise days, the terminal event center for the City on non-cruise days. system to receive clean power. quickly converts to the City’s newest and most spectacular event center. Interior spaces can support a variety of events with flexibly designed spaces and dividers, stackable furnishings, mobile check-in booths and security screening equipment, shared audio/visual resource hubs and multiple entrance lobbies for simultaneous event use. The new terminal was constructed
using sustainable design practices in Photo by Joel Williams accord with Leadership in Energy & The Grand Princess cruise ship was in port for Environmental Design (LEED) standards. the Grand Opening festivities. For more info on the new terminal’s environmental design features, see our Green Pages feature on pages 18-19. “The new cruise terminal represents Outside the Embarcadero front of the so much more than just a gateway to James R. Herman Cruise Terminal is the welcome passengers to our great city. expansive lawn of the new 2½-acre Cruise It represents a commitment to cruising Terminal Plaza. Visitors to the port can for at least another century. And it marvel at the size of cruise ships as they showcases maritime operations side-by- are berthed adjacent to the plaza. Over 50 side with recreation, public access and Photo by Joel Williams benches provide seating options, while the environmental stewardship,” said Port Circus-style performers with a nautical theme provided a festive atmosphere during the Grand Opening of the new James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27. lawn offers opportunity for informal play of San Francisco Executive Director or relaxation. Monique Moyer. COVER STORY Noted Human Rights Activist Creates Alcatraz Exhibition
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new art exhibit opened on Alcatraz Island last month featuring works by Ai Weiwei, a Beijing-based artist and activist whose work encompasses sculpture, installation, photography,A film, architecture and social criticism. Featuring seven new sculpture, sound and mixed-media works, @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz explores human rights and freedom of expression in the context of this iconic historic site. Inspired by the island’s layered history as a 19th-century military fortress, notorious federal penitentiary and significant site of Native American history, the exhibition is installed across four locations on Alcatraz and will be on view through April 26, 2015. The intention of Ai’s artworks in @Large is to raise urgent questions about the social implications of incarceration and the definitions of liberty, justice, individual rights and personal responsibility as interpreted through the lens of the artist’s personal Photo by Joel Williams experiences. For Ai, the inspiration for the One of the more spectacular installments in the @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz exhibit is With Wind, exhibition is not simply an exploration a large scale contemporary version of the traditional Chinese dragon kite.
of social issues or artistic themes; it is he is of the impact his work has on rooted in the reality of his life. In spring the viewer—making our collaboration 2011, Ai was detained by the Chinese with him ideal for a project focused on government for 81 days on charges of exploring place, history and the human tax evasion. Following his release, he condition,” said Cheryl Haines, founding was prohibited from leaving Beijing executive director of the FOR-SITE for one year, and he is still forbidden Foundation and curator of @Large. to travel outside of China. Because Ai “The balance of content and materiality could not visit Alcatraz, he developed the that exists in his works at once awes us works in his Beijing studio with support with its grace and beauty and challenges from the presenting partners, Bay Area and critiques our ways of thinking—in Building where “privileged” inmates were volunteers and Amnesty International, a manner that we hope will catalyze a permitted to work: which provided research material. critical public dialogue about human “One of the qualities that first struck rights and the many other issues that Ai With Wind Photo by Joel Williams me about Ai’s practice is how profoundly explores through his art and activism.” This large-scale installation, located in Refraction was created with reflective panels he explores the confluence of art and Three of the site-specific installations the building once used for prison labor, originally used on Tibetan solar cookers. the built environment and how aware are located in the two-story New Industries features a contemporary version of the
14 October 2014 www.baycrossings.com COVER STORY traditional Chinese “dragon kite,” a large Hopi tribe. Men from the Hopi tribe were With the exception of the Dining multipart kite handmade by Chinese among the first prisoners of conscience Hall, all of the exhibit locations are not artisans in collaboration with Ai’s studio. held on Alcatraz. usually open to visitors, but all will be Scattered around the room are other kites open to the public throughout the run decorated with stylized birds and flowers, Blossom of the exhibition. The @Large exhibition which speak to the natural environs Also located within the hospital, is included as part of general Alcatraz of Alcatraz Island—an important bird intricately detailed encrustations of admission. habitat—and reference 30 nations with ceramic flowers transform utilitarian Alcatraz is one of the country’s most serious records of restricting their citizens’ fixtures (sinks, toilets and tubs) popular national park sites, attracting human rights and civil liberties. The into fantastical, fragile porcelain more than 1.4 million people each year. position of the kites—trapped inside bouquets. Given Alcatraz’s popularity, admission a building, unable to fly—suggests the tickets typically sell out several weeks in powerful contradiction of freedom and Yours Truly advance. With the expected increased restriction. Located in the Dining Hall, demand due to the @Large exhibition, Photo by Joel Williams this interactive work encourages the public is encouraged to purchase Trace visitors to write postcards addressed tickets as early as possible. Tickets may be In this installation, the viewer is confronted their beliefs. Each cell features a different to some of the prisoners represented in purchased up to three months in advance with a field of more than 175 colorful recording, such as works by the Russian Trace. Ai has spoken of the deep feeling of online at www.alcatrazcruises.com. portraits laid out across an expanse of punk band Pussy Riot and the South isolation that afflicts incarcerated people the floor. Each portrait—intricately African anti-apartheid activists Robben and the fear that their causes have been constructed from Lego bricks—represents Island Singers. forgotten. Yours Truly is a direct response an individual who has been imprisoned to these concerns—serving as a reminder or exiled because of his or her beliefs, Illumination that their voices and causes have not been actions or affiliations. Fabricated by hand Located in the hospital’s psychiatric forgotten, and as a springboard for visitors in the artist’s Beijing studio and by a observation cells, the tiled cells resonate to engage in a global conversation about team of volunteers in San Francisco, the with chanting recorded at a Buddhist the responsibilities that we all bear as installation, consisting of over a million monastery and a traditional song of the members of the international community. individual pieces, gives a human face to political detainment.
Refraction Using the imagery of flight to evoke the tension between freedom and confinement, this monumental installation—weighing more than five tons—is modeled after a bird’s wing. The artwork consists of reflective panels originally used on Tibetan solar cookers. Located on the lower floor and viewed from the gun gallery above, the installation positions the visitor in the role of the prison guard, implicating the viewer in a complex structure of power and control.
The other four works are located in the hospital main ward and psychiatric observation cells; A Block, the only cellblock not remodeled since the military prison was constructed in the early 20th century; and the dining hall:
Stay Tuned Located in A Block, Stay Tuned features an intimate and evocative sound installation Photo by Joel Williams in 12 individual cells where visitors can sit and listen to spoken words, poetry Over a million Lego blocks were used to create a field of more than 175 colorful portraits laid out across an expanse of the floor in the New Industries Building on Alcatraz. Folders are available with details regarding the depicted individuals who have been imprisoned or exiled because of his or her and music by people who have been beliefs, actions or affiliations. imprisoned for the creative expression of
www.baycrossings.com October 2014 15 SAILING A PERFECT SAILING BREEZE
BY CAPTAIN RAY never sailed before and began to express some nervousness and concern while we were still in the office. Fitting her ne day this past summer with foul weather gear didn’t help (“Am I found myself assigned I going to get wet?”) and when I got her to a private lesson with a a life jacket she said, “OMG, am I going Photo by Scott Alumbaugh student I’d taught some to fall off?” There is a limit to the speed at which a boat can move through the water. Once a boat achieves this time ago. Unfortunately, This had become more complicated speed, inputting more energy into the boat—like more sail area—does not result in greater speed he had allowed life to get in the way of than I expected. It could be hard enough but can make it harder to control the vessel. sailingO for several years. Now he wanted to refresh his skills without making him to get back into it and thought it would look or feel incompetent in front of his So, you ask, what is a perfect sailing speed using the full mainsail and jib be a good idea to take a refresher lesson— wife. And, if she didn’t like sailing, what breeze? (considered a normal sailplan) with a sometimes called a “rust-buster.” These are was that going to do to their relationship? There is a limit to the speed at which a wind speed of about 12 knots. I say “about often quite a lot of fun, because the sailing I’m not his psychiatrist or his marriage sailboat (or any vessel) can move through 12 knots” because the movement of the skills usually come back quickly. counselor, I’m just his sailing instructor! the water. (Let me emphasize through the sailboat either adds to or subtracts from He then introduced me to his wife, And I was hoping for a perfect sailing water because vessels can plane or surf this true wind. If you are sailing upwind, who was coming along as crew. She had breeze to make everyone happy. over the surface of the water and exceed the true wind can be slightly less and the this limit.) This speed limit is known as apparent wind (what you experience on the vessel’s hull speed and is obtained the moving boat) will feel like 12 knots; using the following formula: Hull Speed and if you are sailing downwind the true do you speak SONOMA? (in knots) = 1.34 times the square root of wind can be slightly more and still feel the water line length of the boat (in feet). like 12 knots. This means, of course, that big boats are By national standards, 12 knots is inherently faster than small boats. considered a moderate breeze; although Once a boat achieves hull speed, here on San Francisco Bay it is often inputting more energy into the boat—like thought of as nice, but a little light. bigger engines for powerboats or more When the wind is not “perfect,” sailors sail area for sailboats—does not result in make adjustments in order to keep the greater speed. However, this excess energy boat sailing at hull speed. In lighter causes the boat to be overpowered and winds, more sail area is needed in order does have negative consequences. Larger to extract sufficient energy from the wind bow and stern waves are raised, the wind to reach hull speed. In stronger winds, sail then creates spray from these waves and area needs to be reduced to avoid being v. Strolling, surfi ng, and staying where the blows it onto the boat, the vessel becomes overpowered. At times, these adjustments sand meets the sea, the vistas are endless Coasting and the experience is a natural wonder. more difficult to steer, and sailboats can be very labor intensive. heel (or lean over) more. This is both And what did we have for my recent uncomfortable and adds to the difficulty “refresher/I hope my wife loves sailing” in steering. class? A perfect sailing breeze, and she Sailboats are designed to reach hull loved every minute of it!
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16 October 2014 www.baycrossings.com PAWS ON THE SQUARE BRINGS TAIL-WAGGIN’ FUN TO JACK LONDON SQUARE
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Cruising Into a Greener Future Photo by Joel Williams
Many green elements at the new Justin R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 have earned the facility a LEED Silver certification including optimal use of natural light radiating off the Bay, low-flow toilets and energy-efficient light fixtures, a comprehensive waste management system and an eco-friendly pest management system.
BY BILL PICTURE the team responsible for the design foot terminal and its adjacent acres of Let it rain and construction of the project—a waterfront public space. Instead of using showy green elements collaboration between the Port of San Green elements have earned the that draw attention to themselves, the n September 18, cruise Francisco, the San Francisco Department facility a Leadership in Energy & cruise terminal’s design team has found a ship passengers filled the of Public Works (managers of the project), Environmental Design (LEED) Silver way to make environmental responsibility halls of San Francisco’s sustainability advisors Brightworks, certification from the United States seem like par for the course. new Justin R. Herman architects Kaplan, McLaughlin & Diaz, Green Building Council. “Sustainability An important feature of the new Cruise Terminal at Pier and Pfau Long Architecture—were busy is something we now strive for with every and improved Pier 27 is its rainwater 27 for the very first time. until the very last minute putting the project,” said Dan Lum of architecture harvesting system. Diverting water from OIn preparation for that big day, finishing touches on the 70,000-square- firm Kaplan, McLaughlin & Diaz. “It’s city storm drains that lead to the San a proven best practice, so it’s practically Francisco Bay is a big deal regardless become the norm for us. We as architects of where you are in San Francisco, but are aiming to create the most sustainable waterfront properties like Pier 27 find spaces possible, regardless of LEED themselves situated at the very front certification. That’s the icing on the cake.” lines of the battle to protect the Bay from Don’t be fooled by Lam’s nonchalance. stormwater runoff. It’s true that LEED certification is Rather than allowing water to run off required by San Francisco for all new the new cruise ship terminal and across large construction projects. But San adjacent concrete spans, picking up Francisco’s bar is high even for California, pollutants along the way and depositing which has the most stringent statewide them in the Bay, Pier 27’s design team green building standards in the country. found a solution. Rainwater at the site is “Here in California we have CALGreen captured and held in five 42,000-gallon
Photo by Dan Lum requirements that make it really easy for tanks, then used in flush toilets inside the a new building to earn its LEED stars,” terminal and for irrigating landscaped Rainwater at Pier 27 is captured and held in five 42,000-gallon tanks, then used in flush toilets inside the terminal and for irrigating landscaped areas. said Jesus Bendezu, a sustainability areas. (Worry not, potty-bound terminal advisor at Brightworks. visitors, there is a backup plan—traditional
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running water flowing to those toilets in The goal was then to help ierP 27 case there’s not enough rainwater.) transition from a sports venue into “Of course, with this drought that the sleek and sexy cruise ship stop that we’re experiencing, rain is a problem we’d the folks at the San Francisco Port all love to have,” said Bendezu. “And the Commission had envisioned. A few grass we selected for the outdoor spaces years ago, the commission decided that was chosen because it’s drought-friendly.” a new terminal was needed to replace The construction of the building cruise ships’ former port-of-call at Pier was also green from the ground up. The 35, which couldn’t accommodate today’s project boasted a 95 percent construction huge vessels. Photo by Dan Lum waste diversion rate, meaning that 95 “The majority of what e’vew done Occupying a prime piece of waterfront property with spectacular views of San Francisco and the percent of the waste generated during since America’s Cup is complete the Bay and an open floor plan that can be configured to suit just about any event, the new cruise construction was recycled or reused, and site work,” said Lum, referring to the terminal will be available to rent when not in use for ship arrivals. the overall building was constructed of terminal-adjacent open spaces, which more than 25 percent recycled materials. are all accessible to the general public. Other green design elements at “America’s Cup needed a lot of flexibility ways that Pier 27 gets used over the For more information on the the terminal include: optimal use of in terms of how they used the space, so the coming years,” said Lam. “As an architect, new James R. Herman Cruise natural light radiating off the Bay, hard-scaping [concrete work] was done, you come to think of every project as Terminal at Pier 27, visit the San the usual low-flow toilets and energy- but not much beyond that.” yours, and it’s exciting to hand it off at Francisco Port Commission’s efficient light fixtures, a comprehensive Interior spaces have also been built out. the end to its actual owners—in this case website at www.sfport.com. waste management system, a green For instance, U.S. Customs and Border the people of San Francisco.” tidying program using only the most Protection had specific requirements environmentally friendly cleaners and an for agents processing the long queues of eco-friendly pest management system. incoming cruise passengers. “But none of it is anything sophisticated Still, the continued duality of the that we can really brag about,” said Lum. space was a goal for its designers. With “I mean, these are all tried and true it occupying a prime piece of waterfront approaches to building design now.” property with spectacular views of several of the items on every San Francisco visitor’s That’s so last year bucket list, it would be a shame if the The real nuts and bolts of the new Pier James R. Herman Cruise Terminal were 27 were completed last year prior to to sit completely idle between cruise ship America’s Cup, whose organizers set up arrivals. So the space, with an open floor their home base there. When the race plan that can be configured to suit just ended and organizers packed up and about any event from an intimate wedding cleared out, the design and construction to a corporate conference, is being made teams resumed their work to help the available for rent to would-be hosts. property realize its true full potential. “It’ll be exciting to see the different
Photo by Dan Lum
Even the grass selected for the outdoor spaces was chosen because it’s drought-friendly reducing the need for watering.
www.baycrossings.com October 2014 19 IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA Meet Our Monsters
BY MALLORY JOHNSON with. There are over 1,200 species of sea cucumbers, named for their resemblance to the popular vegetable. By touch, sea alloween is around the cucumbers are slimy, soft and squishy, corner, which means although they have microscopic spiny Flickr Commons Photo by Ken Bondy it’s time for this year’s plates far beneath the surface of their The sarcastic fringehead defends its territory by adopting a new, menacing look. First it flexes its edition of Meet Our skin. These cousins to the popular sea body, extends its gill covers until they pop up like an umbrella, and then snaps its jaws. Monsters! The oceans star can range in size from about an inch are full of creepy creatures with freaky to six feet long. to sneak away and later regenerate these between two fringeheads, they embark in Hskills that seem eerily unnatural. From Predators beware—this sea vegetable lost organs. Other species have the ability a “mouth wrestle,” pressing their distended regenerating organs to exhibiting a isn’t going down so easily. When to discharge sticky threads that contain a mouths against each other, almost as if they monstrous display to ward off intruders, threatened, some species can self-eviscerate deadly toxin called holothurin, ensnaring were kissing. This isn’t an act of affection, these monsters are freaky enough to give parts of their own body by violently and thereby turning the tables on the however. Having extremely poor eyesight, any ghost or ghoul a run for its money. contracting their muscles and secreting would-be attacker. this interchange lets them know which one their organs out of their anus. This is larger, and therefore who has dominance. Sea Cucumbers tricks the predator into thinking the sea Sarcastic Fringehead Sarcastic fringeheads have long, slender, These soft-bodied echinoderms may seem cucumber is dead, and while the predator This freaky fish is no joke. The sarcastic scaleless bodies with large heads, wide jaws unassuming, but this is one invertebrate is distracted by the organs left behind, fringehead gets its name in part for its and large lips and are generally quite goofy most predators won’t want to mess the sea cucumber takes the opportunity temperament, as it is extremely fearless looking when they aren’t playing defense. and fiercely territorial. These solitary fish They vary in blotched coloration from aren’t exactly picky about where they live, black, brown, gray, purple, green or red. inhabiting a variety of establishments such Typically reaching lengths from three to as empty clam shells, abandoned burrows, nine inches, sarcastic fringeheads boast SUPPORT THE BAY. worm tubes and even man-made trash like wavy appendages over their eyes called beer bottles. There’s even an area in Santa cirri—this is the origin of the fringehead Monica Bay known as “beer bottle field” part of their name. where a sarcastic fringehead is found in It’s fairly rare to see a sarcastic fringehead nearly every bottle in the water. swimming for long periods of time, as this While they may not be extremely is not their strong suit. For the sarcastic particular about what sort of home they fringehead, swimming mostly consists of inhabit, once they’ve found it, they won’t short, erratic darting movements that often give it up without a fight. This fish doesn’t involve many quick changes of direction care about the size of its intruder; if in which they are employing different something is coming after its territory, it combinations of fin manipulations. will fight back. You can find out more about The sarcastic fringehead defends its these underwater monsters and other territory using a variety of maneuvers. To freaky fish of the Bay in person at start, it sends a series of warning signals Aquarium of the Bay. From October 30 Support San Francisco Baykeeper. by adopting a new, menacing look. First to November 2, Aquarium of the Bay it flexes its body, extends its gill covers will celebrate Halloween with special San Francisco Baykeeper is the pollution watchdog for San Francisco Bay. until they pop up like an umbrella, and presentations focused on all of our Since 1989, we have been patrolling the Bay for pollution, strengthening clean water laws, and holding polluters accountable. Baykeeper is dedicated then snaps its jaws. This process gives the favorite “monsters.” Find out more at to restoring the Bay to a healthy, thriving estuary. fringehead a startling appearance that www.aquariumofthebay.org. resembles the terrifying frilled- We rely on the support of people like you who care neck, venom-spitting lizard from about the health of the Bay and its wildlife. Jurassic Park (minus the venom- Mallory Johnson is the Public Visit us online at www.baykeeper.org and spitting), indicating that the fish is Relations Coordinator for Aquarium become a member today. not to be messed with. If this scare of the Bay, a nonprofit organization tactic doesn’t work, the fringehead dedicated to protecting, restoring and www.baykeeper.org uses its sharp, needle-like teeth inspiring the conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed. to bite its intruder. If the fight is
20 October 2014 www.baycrossings.com CULTURAL CURRENTS
of the Beethoven or Mahler sort. The Bobby Hutcherson, Renee Rosnes, Joshua title (play, or game, of musical colors) Redman, Joe Lovano and Brian Blade— Old Hats and Old Stuff both alludes to these Gallic tendencies in creates and performs eight new works general and makes a small, specific inside and eight new arrangements of tunes by joke: jeu de timbres is the French name the selected honored artist, whether it’s for the orchestra bells or glockenspiel, Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk or BY PAUL DUCLOS contemporary hipster wearing a hoodie, an instrument that makes an occasional Stevie Wonder. cargo pants, and ironic Keds. appearance in this piece. There are other The current octet is a burnished www.act-sf.org inside jokes, too, including two admiring international ensemble comprising heatre lovers and those who glances at works by Ravel—one oblique, alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón, tenor cherish antiques will have And then there’s old stuff. the other (at the end) quite direct.” saxophonist David Sánchez, vibraphonist much to look forward to The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show, www.sfsymphony.org Warren Wolf, trumpeter Avishai Cohen, this month. taking place from October 23 to 26 at Fort trombonist Robin Eubanks, pianist Old Hats, the brilliant Mason, is the oldest and most prestigious The SFJAZZ Collective will perform at Edward Simon, bassist Matt Penman and new play I discussed in my September continuously-operating international art the San Francisco Jazz Center on October drummer Obed Calvaire. They’re playing column,T has been extended through and antiques show on the West Coast, 24. Some of jazz’s most compelling their new pieces and the bracingly original October 12 at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater. and is recognized as one of the top five improvisers and composers have come music of Joe Henderson, the late tenor Fresh from New York’s Signature such shows in the world. The show through the SFJAZZ Collective, a stellar saxophone giant and composer who lived Theatre, Old Hats features magic, features about 60 dealers from across the octet founded in 2003 with a two-fold in San Francisco and was long associated slapstick, and the silent musings of comic United States and Europe offering for mission: to fuel the composition of new with SFJAZZ. These performances will sale an extraordinary range of fine and music and to celebrate the art of the be recorded for the group’s upcoming decorative arts representing all styles and modern jazz masters who enriched our album, so by attending you can be part periods—including American, English, musical life and language. of SFJAZZ history in the making. Continental and Asian furniture, silver, Every year, SFJAZZ’s acclaimed www.sfjazz.org/center ceramics, glass, jewelry, rugs, textiles, resident ensemble—whose members paulduclosonsanfranciscoculture. paintings, prints and photographs. have included such great musicians as blogspot.com This show is vetted in cooperation with the Antiques Dealers Association of California to ensure the highest quality merchandise. Over 10,000 collectors from the Bay Area and beyond are expected to attend. www.sffas.org
Meanwhile, Slovakian conductor Juraj Valčuha returns to lead the San Francisco Symphony and pianist Garrick Ohlsson in Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, October 10 to 12 at Davies
Tony Award-winners David Shiner (left) and Symphony Hall. The program will also Bill Irwin (right) in the West Coast premiere of include Pulitzer Prize-winning American the Signature Theatre production of Old Hats, composer Steven Stucky’s Jeu de timbres, performing at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater. along with complete performances of Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin actors Bill Irwin and David Shiner. Video featuring the SF Symphony Chorus. and marvelous special effects also make Jeu de timbres was commissioned and this an engaging production. premiered by the National Symphony Bay Crossings readers may recognize Orchestra under Leonard Slatkin in 2004. a familiar caricature of an annoying Steven Stucky describes the piece: transit passenger in the best skit of “Jeu de timbres spends most of its the show, “The Businessman.” In the energy on rhythmic verve and luminous skit, Irwin ridicules the bores we see orchestral colors. There are two themes, to (and hear) daily sporting the hottest be sure, but the first of them, a descending high-tech gadgetry and abusing every line of splashy chords, is mainly about rule of good manners imaginable. Pity, its own splashiness, and even the second, though, that the character is dressed though it is an honest-to-goodness lyrical like a conventional banker from the melody in the strings, would make a poor sixties; a more realistic model would be a candidate for a symphonic working-out
www.baycrossings.com October 2014 21 WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES
October 3 6PM - 8:30PM – Sunset Sail - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, callofthesea.org Climb aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see San Francisco from the water! Take in an unmatched view of the city front as you sail by famous San Francisco sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. You can sit back and enjoy the view, or get involved with sailing the schooner with the help of our professional captain and crew. Complimentary wine, cheese, and light refreshments will be served. A relaxing way to end the week! ($50 adults)
October Radar Recertification Course – Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com 8 – 15 This course is a renewal test for the Unlimited Radar Observer renewal for the advanced mariner that does radar plotting on a regular basis. Testing on the first and second triangles and practical plotting on the radar scope (2 tests each) Approximately four (4) hours. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
October 9 2PM - 5PM – Blue Angels Practice Sail, Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, callofthesea.org Watch the Blue Angels practice their maneuver’s for their 2014 Fleet Week show.! Help the crew raise the sails or just sit back and enjoy the view. We will provide delicious appetizers from Saylor’s restaurant of Sausalito in honor of our Navy Sailors. There will also be complimentary beer, wine and sodas served. Don’t forget your sweater! ($75 adults, $35 youth 6-12)
October 11 11AM - 5PM – Fleetweek Sail on the Schooner Seaward - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Get out on the water for a chance to see some of US Navy’s coolest and largest ship! This trip will be on the 82’ schooner Seaward and will depart and return to OCSC in Berkeley. Cost: OCSC Members $131.25, Non-Members $175.
October 15 6PM - 8PM – Women’s Moonlight Sail - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Join the women›s Wednesday night crew for a two hour sail around the Bay. Afterwards enjoy food and drinks in our clubroom. Cost: Members $45, Non-Members $60.
October 18 4PM – 6PM – OCSC BBQ – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Join us for our monthly BBQ! If you’re new to OCSC, Club Managers Morgan Fiddler and John Prato will be available to provide information and tours of our fleet. Cost: Members FREE, Non-Members $20.00
October 19 2PM – 5PM - Rotary Club Fundraiser Sail, Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, callofthesea.org Please join the Rotary Club in raising money to help less fortunate students from all over the San Francisco Bay experience sailing on Seaward. This is a wonder opportunity for the community to get together and enjoy a beautiful day on the Bay. Wine, beer, sodas and food will be served. Tickets are $85 per person and all proceeds go to the Call of the Sea Education Fund.
October Able Seamen Course - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com 20 – 24 The Able Seaman is an excellent starting point for one wishing to transition into the merchant marines. All those wishing to become upper level deck officers will be required to hold an AB ticket. The course also includes Marlinspike Seamanship as a bonus. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
October 29 Deck License Renewal Course - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, 888-262-8020, www.MaritimeInstitute.com Renew your U.S.C.G. Deck license (up to 200 ton only) by completing the one day classroom presentation and course examination. No sea-time is required. Certificates will be awarded to those candidates who complete an open-book examination with a score of at least 90%. To register or view our complete schedule, visit www.MaritimeInstitute.com.
Public Sunset Sails with wine & cheese most Friday evenings. The School Sailors Port: Bay Model Recommend if You Public Family Visitor Center in Want to Become Adventure Sails Sausalito most Sunday Confident mornings. Cost: Adults $50, Call or Click | FREE BROCHURE Youth (6-12) $25, Children (under 6) free 800.223.2984 www.ocsc.com A501 (c)(3) nonprofit e ducational organiza tion. To register visit www.callofthesea.org.
22 October 2014 www.baycrossings.com WATERFRONT EVENTS Aquarium of the Bay to Hold Gala Fundraiser
quarium of the Bay Aquarium and in the wild), clean Waterbar, Fog Harbor Fish House, Pier provided by Royal Hawaiian. and the Bay Institute up and conserve Bay habitat and Market, Wipeout Bar & Grill, Twenty Event tickets are $250 and are will hold the San coastlines, and educate 20,000 local Five Lusk, Bistro Boudin and La Mar available until Sunday, October 5 at Francisco Bay Gala, their children. Cebicheria Peruana, with seafood sfbaygala.org. largest fundraising event, on October 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. • Try your luck at winning A The San Francisco Bay Gala will be one of three great raffle a fun-filled night featuring delightful prizes: A trip to Honolulu, entertainment, delicious bites a private Otter-tini party at and delectable cocktails. Held amongst Aquarium of the Bay or a sharks, otters, jellies and 20,000 other private sailboat party out on marine animals at Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco Bay. FREE APPETIZER this premiere event is an opportunity to * mix and mingle with prominent guests • Bid generously on a silent OR DESSERT beneath the Bay in the Aquarium’s auction item (or two) for a WITH PURCHASE OF THE iconic underwater tunnels. Their prime chance to walk away with waterfront location offers stunning amazing trips and unique BEACH BLANKET BABYLON BURGER views of the San Francisco Bay and will opportunities. Among the (OR SIMILAR ENTREE) inspire you to love where you live. exciting items featured in In honor of Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket the auction: an Babylon 40th Anniversary, Hard Rock Cafe up-close look San Francisco is celebrating the world’s longest running musical revue in theater at the magic history with the Local Legendary® Beach of Hollywood Blanket Babylon Burger! The new “BBB at Universal Burger” will be available at Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco for a limited time and Studios with features a 8oz. Certified Angus Beef patty thrilling theme with fresh arugula lightly tossed in white park rides and balsamic vinegar, grilled red bell peppers and yellow squash, fresh tomato and shows and a real cucumber slices, crispy onion strings and working movie melted gruyere cheese, King Louis sauce studio tour; a – a house made, roasted garlic, chili, truffle aioli, all piled high on a toasted brioche baseball and cap bun – just like a Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket autographed by Babylon hat! Available for a limited time Giants pitching only at HRC San Francisco! star and two-time World Series Photo by CM Howard champion Matt Cain; and a once- This exciting event is the largest in-a-lifetime opportunity fundraiser for Aquarium of the Bay to dive in the Aquarium’s *One per table please and the Bay Institute, with proceeds 700,000-gallon tanks with World hat on display at Hard Rock Cafe providing critical support for our legendary ocean explorer for a limited time only education, animal care and conservation and marine conservation programs. There are multiple ways that researcher Dr. Sylvia Earle. guests can help fulfill the mission The event will also to protect, restore, and inspire feature a strolling buffet with conservation of San Francisco Bay and a mouthwatering selection SAN FRANCISCO | PIER 39 | +1-415-956-2013 its watershed: from some of San Francisco’s HARDROCK.COM #THISISHARDROCK finest Bay Area Sustainable ©2014 Hard Rock International (USA), Inc. All rights reserved • Make a tax-deductible donation to Seafood Watch Alliance join hardrockrewards.com Fund-A-Need. Your gift helps care restaurants including Hog for and protect the animals (at the Island Oyster Co., Farallon,
UNT1712SF14_SanFran_MapQuestFreeApp_5.3x8.25.indd 1 9/19/14 5:08 PM www.baycrossings.com October 2014 23 All Bay Area Ferry Schedules in One Place! All Ferry Schedules in this section good through October 26th. For new schedules that take effect on October 27th, visit www.blueandgoldfleet.com. Golden Gate Ferry Blue & Gold Ferry LARKSPUR* TIBURON COMMUTE SAUSALITO Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays TIBURON – S.F. Ferry Building FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 Weekdays Weekdays 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 Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Tiburon Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Tiburon Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 5:45 6:15 6:20 6:50 9:30am 10:30 a.m. ------10:55 a.m. 11:25 a.m. 11:35 a.m. 12:05 p.m. 5:35 a.m. 6:00 a.m. 6:05 a.m. 6:25 a.m. 6:35 a.m. 7:05 a.m. 7:10 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 11:40 12:30 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:25 6:40 7:05 7:10 7:30 7:00 7:30 7:35 8:05 1:40 p.m. 2:30 3:45 4:35 1:35 2:05 2:10 2:40 7:30 8:00 ------4:45 5:35 6:25 7:15 7:50 8:15 8:20 8:40 2:45 3:35 3:45 4:15 7:50 8:20 8:30 9:05 ------7:25 8:10 8:45 9:10 ------4:25 5:25 5:35 6:05 ------4:25 p.m. 4:50 p.m. 8:20 8:50 9:10 9:45 One-way Ferry Fares 6:15 6:45 6:55 7:25 9:15 9:50 10:10 10:45 4:55 p.m 5:20 p.m. 5:25 5:50 - - - 8:10 8:20 8:35 Larkspur Sausalito 10:10 10:45 10:55 11:30 5:55 6:20 6:30 6:55 8:40 * 9:30 * 9:40 * 10:20 * 11:10 11:45 11:55 12:30 p.m. Daily Daily 7:05 7:30 7:35 7:55 *Fridays only 12:40 p.m. 1:15 1:25 2:00 Adult Cash Fare (19 – 64) $9.50 $10.25 - - - 8:50 * 8:55 * 9:15 * Weekends and Holidays 2:15 2:50 3:00 3:30 9:20 * 10:05 * ------Clipper $6.25 $5.25 Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. 2:50 3:25 3:35 4:00 Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 $4.75 $5.00 TIBURON – Pier 41 ------4:00 4:30 Youth/Senior/Disabled 11:00 a.m. 11:25 a.m. 11:35 a.m. 12:05 p.m. 3:40 4:15 4:30 5:00 Weekdays Children 5 and under FREE FREE 12:20 p.m. 12:50 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:25 4:10 4:45 5:00 5:30 (limit 2 per fare-paying adult) Depart Arrive Depart Arrive 2:20 2:50 3:05 3:40 4:45 5:20 5:30 6:00 Children ages 5 and under travel free Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon Pier 41 3:50 4:20 4:35 5:30 5:10 5:45 6:00 6:30 when accompanied by a full fare paying 10:50 am 11:10am 11:15am 12:00pm - - - 4:40 4:55 5:30 5:40 6:15 6:30 7:00 adult (limit two youth per adult). 12:10pm 12:30pm 12:35pm 12:55 5:40 6:10 6:20 7:15 6:40 7:10 7:20 7:50 1:05 1:25 1:35 2:20 7:25 7:55 8:00 8:45 7:25 8:00 8:10 8:40 Giants Ferry $11.00 2:30 2:50 3:00 3:20 Holiday Schedule in effect for: Day After Thanksgiving (Nov 23), 8:50 9:25 9:35 10:05 & President’s Day (Feb 18) No service on Thanksgiving Day 3:25 3:45 3:55 4:15 (Nov 22), Christmas Day (Dec 25), & New Year’s Day (Jan 1) 4:10 4:50 ------* Direct ferry service is provided to all Giants games at AT&T Park. Special service is provided to various concerts and the Bay to FARES: One-way Round-trip Breakers Race. On weekdays, with the exception of the 5:20pm San Francisco departure which uses a high-capacity Spaulding 4:25 5:00 5:10 6:05 vessel, all other trips use high-speed catamarans. Weekend service is provided by a high-capacity Spaulding vessel. - - - 7:55 8:00 - - - Adult $11.00 $22.00 8:40 * 9:15 * 9:20 * 10:20* Senior (65+) $6.75 $13.50 SAUSALITO * Fridays only Child (5-11) $6.75 $13.50 For the most current schedule, visit Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays TIBURON – Pier 41 http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/Ferry/Sausalito/index.cfm Weekends and Holidays Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive ANGEL ISLAND - S.F. Sausalito Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Sausalito Sausalito Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Sausalito Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Weekdays (Depart Pier 41) 7:10 a.m. 7:35 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 8:10 a.m. ------10:40 a.m. 11:10 a.m. Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon Pier 41 8:20 8:45 10:00 10:30 11:20 a.m. 11:50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. ------9:35 am Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive 10:55 11:25 11:35 12:05 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:25 1:55 9:45am 10:30am 10:40am 11:35 Ferry Pier 41 Angel Angel Ferry Pier 41 Bldg Bldg 12:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:25 2:10 2:40 2:50 3:20 11:45 12:35pm 12:45pm 1:15pm Island Island 1:55 2:25 2:35 3:05 3:50 4:20 4:40 5:10 2:20pm 2:50 3:00 3:40 9:15am 9:45am 10:10am 10:20am ------3:20 3:50 4:00 4:30 5:35 6:05 6:00 6:30 3:50 4:50 5:00 5:30 - - - 1:05pm 1:45pm 1:55pm --- 2:20 pm 4:45 5:15 5:30 6:00 6:45 7:15 ------5:40 6:35 6:45 7:15 ------3:10 3:20 --- 4:15 6:10 6:35 6:45 7:10 7:25 8:10 8:15 8:45 Weekends & Holidays (Depart Pier 41) 7:20 7:50 7:55 8:20 FARES: One-way Round trip 9:20 am 9:45 am 10:10 am 10:20 am 11:10 am 11:35 am 11:20 am11:45 am 12:15 pm 12:25 pm - - - 1:15 pm Adult $11.00 $22.00 - - - 2:20 pm 3:10 3:20 - - - 3:40 Senior (65+) $ 6.75 $13.50 ------4:20 4:30 - - - 5:30 Contact Information For the Golden Gate Ferry website, visit: http://goldengateferry.org/ Child (5-11) $ 6.75 $13.50 ------6:00 pm - - - Toll free 511 or 711 (TDD) Comments and questions can be submitted at http://ferrycomments.goldengate.org/ 20 Ticket Commute Book $140.00 (Mon. - Fri.) ANGEL ISLAND PRICES (Round-trip) Holiday Schedule in effect for: Day After Thanksgiving (Nov 23), Holiday service is in effect on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, No ferry service on FARES S.F. Pier 41 Alameda/ Vallejo* & President’s Day (Feb 18) No service on Thanksgiving Day Independence Day, Labor Day, and the day after Thanksgiving Day (Sausalito). New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Ferry Bldg* Oakland* Day, and Christmas Day. (Nov 22), Christmas Day (Dec 25), & New Year’s Day (Jan 1) The Larkspur line operates on a Modified Holiday Schedule on the day after Thanksgiving Day. Adult $17.00 $14.50 $30.50* Child $9.50 (age6-12) $8.50 (age 5-12) $21.00 (ages 6-12) Bay Area Ferry Terminal BAY CRUISE Child Free (5 & under) Free (4 & under) Free (5 & under) Red & White Depart Pier 39 * All prices include State Park Fees / Weekend Schedule on Memorial Locations Day (May 25) / Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (Sept 7) BAY CRUISE Pier 43½ Weekdays Weekends & Holidays Alameda Ferry Terminal Monday through Sunday FARES: 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 2990 Main Street Bay Cruise 3:15 10:00 a.m. 2:15 # Adult (18+) $28.00 1:15 p.m. 10:45 3:45 10:45 2:30 Youth (5-17) $18.00 3:15 12:15 p.m. 4:30 Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal Child (under 5) Free 4:30 1:15 215 Adelphian Way, Alameda 11:15 3:00 p.m. 5:00 12:00 p.m. 3:45 # Bridge to Bridge 1:45 Angel Island Ferry 12:30 # 4:15 # Adult (18+) $36.00 For the most current schedule, visit www.blueandgoldfleet.com Larkspur Landing Ferry Terminal 1:10 5:00 Youth (5-17) $24.00 TIBURON – ANGEL ISLAND 101 E. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Bay Cruise does not operate during inclement weather. 1:40 6:00 ^ ^ Sunset Cruise Weekdays and Weekends Adult (18+) $58.00 FARES: All prices include audio tour. Youth (5-17) $40.00 Tiburon to Angel Island Angel Island to Tiburon Oakland Ferry Terminal Adult $28.00 Child (5-11) $18.00 10 Clay Street @ Jack London Square Junior (12-18) $22.00 Senior (62+) $22.00 Monday - Tuesday Monday - Friday Schedules Effective Beginning Sept 2, 2014 10:00, Discount fares available at www.blueandgoldfleet.com 1:00 p.m. 10:20, 1:20 Sausalito Ferry Terminal Humbolt Street & Anchor Avenue Wednesday - Friday Wednesday - Friday Fun on Ferries, Shoreline 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 3:00 p.m. 10:20, 11:20, 1:20, 3:30 p.m. San Francisco: ROCKETBOAT Saturday - Sunday Saturday - Sunday SF Ferry Building @ foot of Market Street Snacking and Shopping, Daily, Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. hourly 10:20 - 5:20 p.m. hourly Pier 41 @ Fisherman’s Wharf Depart from Pier 39 Take the Kids, Bikes on Ferry service by advance reservation for groups of 25 or more. South San Francisco 12:30 p.m. FARES: Call (415) 435-2131 to find out if you can “piggyback” with groups Boats, Fun on Ferries... 1:15 Adult $25.00 911 Marina Boulevard Senior (65+) $21.00 2:00 Junior (12-18) $21.00 3:30 FARES: Round Trip (*Limit one Tiburon Ferry Terminal Child (5-11) $17.00 Adult (13 and over) $13.50 free child, 4:15 Child (6 - 12) $11.50 ages 2 Tiburon Blvd. & Main St. in Tiburon 5:00 Holiday schedule on Memorial Day (May 27), Children (3 - 5) $3.50 and under, 6:00 Independence Day (July 4) and Toddlers (ages 2 and under) Free* per paying Vallejo Ferry Terminal Labor Day (Sept 3) Bicycles $1.00 adult.) 289 Mare Island Way in Vallejo www.baycrossings.com For the most current schedule and other information, visit Adult - $25, Senior/Junior - $21, Child - $17 www.angelislandferry.com / Schedule Subject to change w/o notice All Ferry Schedules in this section good through October 26th. For new schedules that take effect on October 27th, visit sanfranciscobayferry.com. VALLEJO ALAMEDA/OAKLAND ALAMEDA/OAKLAND VALLEJO – SAN FRANCISCO Weekdays to San Francisco Weekends and Holidays to San Francisco Travel time between Vallejo and Depart Depart Arrive S.F. Arrive S.F. Depart Depart Arrive S.F. Arrive S.F. San Francisco is approximately 60 minutes. Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 Weekdays 6:00 a.m. 6:10 a.m. 6:30 a.m. --- 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:00 9:40 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:40 a.m. 7:00 --- 10:45 10:25 11:10 a.m. 11:25 Depart Vallejo Depart S.F. Depart Pier 41 7:05 7:15 7:35 --- to S.F Ferry Ferry Bldg. Fisherman’s Wharf 11:25 11:10 11:50 12:05 7:35 7:45 8:05 --- 1:10 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Building to Vallejo to Vallejo 8:10 8:20 8:40 --- 1:40 1:25 2:05 2:20 5:30 a.m. 6:35 a.m. ------8:40 8:50 9:10 ---- 3:25 3:10 3:45 4:00 6:30 7:35 ------9:15 9:25 9:45 10:00 a.m. 4:45 4:25 ---- 5:15 7:00 8:30 ------11:00 10:50 11:30 11:45 5:25 5:10 5:50 6:05 7:45 ------1:35 p.m. 1:20 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 6:25 6:10 6:50 7:05 8:45 9:55 ------2:40 2:25 3:05 3:20 7:10 6:55 7:35 7:50 10:00 11:10 11:30 a.m. 5:05 4:50 5:30 ---- 8:50 8:35 9:15 9:30 11:30 12:45 p.m. ------5:50 5:40 6:20 --- 11:25 11:10 11:50 12:00 6:20^ 6:05^ ---- 6:50 2:00 * p.m. 3:30 3:10 p.m. Weekends and Holidays from San Francisco 6:55 6:45 7:20 --- 4:05 4:30 ------Depart S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Arrive 7:55 7:45 8:25 8:40 Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland ------5:15 ------8:55 8:45 --- 9:25 4:45 6:00 ------8:30 ---- 9:10 8:55 Weekdays from San Francisco 9:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:35 a.m. 5:45 * 7:15 6:55 Weekends & Holidays Depart S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Arrive 10:30 10:45 11:05 11:20 Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland 12:15 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:50 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 8:30 a.m. * 10:00 a.m. 9:40 a.m. ---- 6:30 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:05 a.m. 12:45 1:00 1:20 1:35 10:00 11:10 # 11:30 ---- 7:00 7:45 7:35 2:30 2:45 3:05 3:20 11:30 12:45 p.m. ------7:35 8:20 8:10 3:15 ---- 4:20 4:35 2:30 3:40 # 4:00 p.m. ---- 8:05 8:50 8:40 4:30 4:45 5:05 5:20 4:00 # 5:35 5:15 ---- 8:40 9:25 9:15 5:30 5:45 6:05 6:20 5:15 6:30 ---- 10:15 a.m. 10:30 10:50 11:00 6:15 6:30 6:50 7:05 7:30 * 9:00 8:40 12:45 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:00 8:15 8:30 8:45 1:45 2:00 2:20 2:35 # To Vallejo via Pier 41. * to FB via Pier 41. ** To Vallejo via Ferry Building. 10:30 10:45 11:05 11:20 4:00 4:30 4:45 5:05 FARES: One-way 5:00 5:20 5:40 5:50 ONE WAY 10 Ticket 20 Ticket Monthly Adult (13-64) $13.00 Call (707) 64-FERRY --- 5:40 6:00 6:15 Regular Clipper Book Book Pass Senior (65+)/Disabled/Medicare $6.50 FARES: or visit www. --- 6:25 6:45 6:55 Adult (13+) $6.25 $4.75 $50.00 $90.00 $170.00 Child (6-12) $6.50 sanfranciscobayferry.com --- 7:25 7:45 7:55 DayPass $24.00 Youth (5-12) $3.50 $3.50 PURCHASE TICKETS ONBOARD Monthly Pass (Bus / Ferry) $290.00 for updated information. 8:05 8:25 8:45 8:55 Senior (65+) * $3.10 $3.10 ^On Giants game days, departure goes directly to AT&T Park THE FERRY for information w/Muni $349.00 Active Military * $5.00 N/A (MON. to FRI.) (415) 705 8291 instead of Pier 41 from East Bay. Child under 5 FREE FREE * Restrictions apply, see sanfranciscobayferry.com Take the Ferry to GIANTS BASEBALL AT AT&T PARK Scool Groups* $2.00 N/A for details Harbor Bay Ferry (EAST END OF ALAMEDA/S.F.) Short Hop** $1.50 N/A ** One-way between Oakland and Alameda or FROM VALLEJO Short Hop Senior $075 N/A between the SF Ferry Building and Pier 41. Fares Weekday Commute subject to change. Weekday Day Games 12:45 PM Game Start Times Depart Vallejo Arrive AT&T Depart AT&T Arrive Vallejo Depart Arrive Depart Arrive SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Harbor Bay S.F. Ferry S.F. Ferry Harbor Bay 11:00 am 12:00 noon * see below 60 min. later Island Bldg. Bldg. Island Weekday to SSF/Oyster Point Weekend & Holiday Games 1:05 PM Game Start Times; Other Start Times** 6:30 a.m. 6:55 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:25 a.m. Depart Depart Arrive Alameda Oakland SSF Depart Vallejo Arrive AT&T Depart AT&T Arrive Vallejo 7:30 7:55 8:00 8:25 6:30 a.m. 6:40 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 8:30 8:55 11:00 am 12:00 noon * see below 60 min. later 4:35 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:30 7:40 8:15 Weekday Night Games – Return Service Only 7:15 PM Game 5:05 p.m. 5:30 p.m 5:35 6:00 8:00 8:10 8:45 Start Times 6:05 6:30 6:35 7:00 Return-Only Service Depart AT&T Arrive Vallejo 5:10 ** p.m. 4:55 p.m. 5:40 p.m. *see below 60 min. later 7:05 7:30 7:35 8:00 Weekday to Alameda & Oakland *Ferry departs AT&T Park 30 minutes after the last out. No weekend or holiday service Depart Arrive Arrive FROM OAKLAND/ALAMEDA ONE WAY FARES: Regular Clipper SSF Oakland Alameda Weekday Night Games 7:15 & 7:35 pm Games Adult $6.50 $5.00 7:20 a.m. 8:05 a.m. 7:50 a.m. Leave Leave Arrive Depart Arrive Youth (5-12) $3.25 $3.25 4:20 p.m. 4:55 p.m. 5:10 p.m. Alameda Oakland AT&T AT&T Ala/Oak Children (under 5) Free Free 5:20 6:00 * 5:50 6:05 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:55p.m. *see below 25-30 min. later Disabled / Seniors $3.75 $3.75 (62 & over) 6:20 6:55 7:10 ALL WEEKEND & HOLIDAY GAMES 1:05 pm Game Start Times** Active Military $5.25 N/A *Boat departs from Oakland first. **Boat arrives Alameda first. Leave Leave Arrive Depart Arrive Commute (book of 10) $55.00 N/A Wednesday & Friday midday SF service Oakland Alameda AT&T AT&T Ala/Oak Commute (book of 20) $100.00 N/A Monthly Pass (book of 40) $185.00 N/A Depart SSF Arrive Ferry Building Arrive Pier 41 11:30 a.m. 11:50 a.m. 12:20p.m. *see below 25-30 min. later Wed & Fri 9:00 am Wed & Fri 9:30 a.m. Wed & Fri 9:45 a.m. *Ferry departs AT&T Park 20 minutes after last out. ** For Other Weekend and Free MUNI and AC Transit Transfers Provided Holiday Game Start Times Visit www.SanFranciscoBayFerry.com/giants Depart Pier 41 Depart Ferry Building Arrive SSF ALAMEDA/OAKLAND - ANGEL ISLAND Wed. only Wed. only Wed. only 1:50 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 2:40 p.m. VALLEJO - ANGEL ISLAND Weekends Only Fri. only Fri. only Fri. only Weekends Only Leave Leave Arrive Depart Arrive Oakland Alameda Pier 41 Pier 41 Angel Is. 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Depart Vallejo Arrive Pier 41 Depart Pier 41 Arrive Angel Is. 9:00 am 9:10 am 9:35 am 9:45 am 10:10 am Adult $7.00 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:10 a.m. Youth (5-12 years) $3.50 Leave Angel Island Arrive Alameda Arrive Oakland One-way Seniors (65+ yrs), Disabled, Medicare $3.50 Depart Arrive Ferry Depart Ferry Arrive 3:35 p.m. 4:20 p.m. 4:35 p.m. FARES: Children under 5 (with an adult) FREE Angel Is. Bldg Bldg Vallejo Short Hop2 $1.50 4:30 p.m 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Short Hop Senior, Disabled, Medicare $0.75 Around the Bay in October
Vallejo’s Waterfront Weekend fireworks, music and more every Saturday from such animals as the american kestrel, and cameos by Oakland Ballet dancers. The City of Vallejo is reviving the Vallejo night in October. Each night unfolds at red-tailed hawk, northern spotted owl, Food from Michelin-star chef Daniel Waterfront Weekend for a two-day, fun- 6 p.m. with DJs playing the latest dance fox squirrel and more. Guests are invited Patterson’s Haven and Plum Bar, as and activity-filled weekend October 4 tunes at the Bay end of the pier, followed to come select their favorite section to well as wood-fired organic pizzas made and 5. The event will feature music, by dazzling fireworks over San Francisco cut out and take home. The mural will onsite by Fist of Flour will highlight the food, entertainment and activities for the Bay at 8:30 p.m. You can also enjoy be sold for $1 per square inch and guests culinary arts, complemented by desserts entire family. There will be a Whale Boat PIER 39’s October fireworks from the can choose any section or size they like. from Sweet Bar Bakery and drinks Regatta, chili cook-off, celebrity dunk best seat in the house aboard a fireworks The Art by the Inch exhibit will be open donated by Trumer Pils, Blue Moon, tank, classic car show and a concert by cruise. Join Blue & Gold Fleet every October 11-25, culminating in the big and Pat Paulsen Wines. Former KPIX the Beatles tribute band the Sun Kings. Saturday night in October from 8-9:30 fundraising celebration on October 25 news anchor and artist Dana King will On Saturday, October 4, the nonprofit p.m. for a 90-minute cruise on the Bay from 5 to 8 p.m. Curious visitors are be the master of ceremonies, and over organization Foster Greatness will host including a stop at the Bay Bridge to encouraged to stop by the gallery to see $3,000 in raffle prizes, including gift a 5K run/walk and 10K run experience view the Bay lights. Tickets include a the artists working on the mural and also certificates to Oakland’s top restaurants called the Waterfront Glow Run. The dessert display featuring mini cupcakes to get a glimpse of their favorite section and entertainment venues, will be race begins as the sun sets at 6:48 p.m., from Cup & Cake Cafe and one drink ahead of time, as the mural artwork will awarded. For more information, visit and the course will take all participants ticket valid for a house cocktail or beer be sold on a first-come, first-served basis oaklandartmurmur.org. through beautiful historic Vallejo, past or two non-alcoholic beverages. Boarding on October 25th. The Marin Museum the waterfront on a well-lit and fun- time is 7:45 p.m., and departure time of Contemporary Art is located at the filled “glowing” trail. The 10K runners is 8 p.m. sharp. Cruises depart from Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field, will cross the Mare Island causeway on Gate 3 at PIER 39. Tickets are $45 for 500 Palm Drive in Novato. Hours are a course that will take them by historic adults and $35 for children 5-11. Visit Wednesday through Friday 11 a.m. to buildings from the bygone years when www.blueandgoldfleet.com for more 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 the Mare Island Naval Shipyard was at its information or to purchase tickets. a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the website at www. zenith. Both the 5K and 10K participants marinmoca.org or call (415) 506-0137 will end their experience where they for more information. started and join the “After Glow” party Historic Films on WWII Ship and celebration. The race will raise The National Park Service (NPS) and money for Foster Greatness so that it can the Richmond Museum Association are Oakland Art Auction continue helping foster teens with some pleased to continue the popular film Oakland Art Murmur, a nonprofit Skeletonfest in Richmond of the essentials they may not normally be series partnership aboard the SS Red organization committed to raising The Richmond Art Center announces its able to afford given their circumstances. A Oak Victory, a beautifully-restored cargo awareness of and participation in the visual free annual Skeletonfest celebration and portion of the funds raised will also be ship built in Richmond during World arts in Oakland, is gearing up for Flourish hands-on art-making event on Saturday, shared with its community partner, the War II. This film program tells the Oakland, its annual fundraising party October 25 from 1-3 p.m. A creative Mira Community Cultural Center, in story of the turning points that tipped and art auction, taking place Saturday, and festive afternoon is planned where order to help it raise funds to rebuild its the scales and led to Allied victory over October 11 at Classic Cars West, 411 26th the whole family can create, see and deteriorating historic building. tyranny. The full-length films will show Street in Oakland. Oakland Art Murmur learn about the unique multicultural on the third Thursday evening of each is offering the public an opportunity traditions of Halloween and Day of month this fall. For more information to purchase artworks in advance of the the Dead. Workstations will feature Attention Brides and Grooms and a list of movies playing, visit www. auction in an online marketplace, under hands-on activities from decorating Come join the Scott’s Seafood Catering ssredoakvictory.com. The ship is berthed “buy it now” terms, at 110 percent with pictures of skeletons to creating team for a complimentary wedding round in historic Shipyard #3 at 1337 Canal of retail. Anything that does not sell ghoulishly-shaped sugar skulls. Kids of table luncheon on Saturday, October 4 at Blvd., Berth 6A, in Richmond. Boarding before October 11 will be offered in a all ages will be able to create masks and noon. The Scott’s Seafood Catering team begins at 6:30 p.m. and the films begin silent auction at the Flourish Oakland funny, movable skeletons, screen-print will guide all on a tour of their private at 7 p.m. Please note that the ship is not event, with bids starting at 50 percent skeleton T-shirts and enjoy colorful dining facilities as well as treat you to ADA accessible. Visitors must be able to of regular retail prices. The auction traditional paper cutting. Kids and a delicious lunch. As they toast to your climb the gangplank (40 feet of stairs with will present works by emerging and parents are invited to wear a costume. future, they will discuss wedding trends, railings) and steep steps once aboard. mid-career artists sourced from OAM’s All ages; children under 12 years of age vendors and get a chance to know you member galleries and donated by the must be accompanied by an adult. The and your wedding vision. Please call the artists themselves. Prices will start at $40 Richmond Art Center is located at 2540 Scott’s Catering office at (510) 444-5969 MarinMOCA’s Seventh for drawings produced onsite at the event Barrett Avenue. For more information, as space is limited. Annual Art by the Inch by an “Artist in Action,” and one section visit RichmondArtCenter.org. Every year, MarinMOCA artists give of of the auction will be filled with works their time and talents to create a fabulous priced under $500 (with bids starting as 100-foot mural to fundraise for the low as $100). The evening will celebrate To have your event or announcement Pier 39 Fireworks Cruises considered for the Bay Crossings Around Take advantage of San Francisco’s amazing museum. This year’s theme is “Art by more than just visual arts, with live jazz the Bay listings, please send information or autumn weather by joining PIER 39 for the Inch Goes WILD,” with inspiration from the Oakland Manouche Project a press release to: [email protected].
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