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By Patrick Burnson The vessel loaded cargo in British Columbia before arriving at Pier 94 to discharge 64,000 tons of aggregate and sand. promising new cargo This product is used by the local construction enterprise was unveiled at industry for the production of concrete. the Port of San Francisco As part of CSL’s ambitious fleet renewal late last month when it program, Paul E. Martin is the first of three welcomed the Rt. Hon. Paul Trillium Class self-unloading Panamax E. Martin—a 71,900-deadweight-ton vessels to join the CSL International pool self-unloadingA bulk carrier. during the coming year. Photo courtesy of Port of SF The vessel, operated by CSL Jim Maloney, the port’s maritime International, made her maiden call at marketing manager, said this will be a The Rt. Hon. Paul E. Martin, a 71,900-deadweight-ton self-unloading bulk carrier operated by CSL International, made her maiden call at Port of San Francisco’s Pier 94 last month. Pier 94, operated by Hanson Aggregates. regular deployment. “In fact, the Paul E. Hanson imports over 700,000 tons of Martin will be back at Pier 94 to discharge aggregate and sand into the Port of San additional sand and aggregate from British Francisco annually. “We are pleased to Columbia for Hanson Aggregates on “Hanson Aggregates has been hired an international law firm, Arnold welcome the newest CSL International December 17. The vessel will also make working with CSL International as their & Porter, to serve as independent outside vessel to our port,” said Port Maritime regular calls at the Port of Redwood principal carrier for many years now,” counsel in the ongoing investigation. Director Peter Dailey. “The dry bulk City and Levin Richmond Terminal said Maloney. “Some of the sister vessels “They are working methodically, and sector is one of the key components of our to discharge CEMEX and Eagle Rock of the Paul E. Martin that have called as quickly as responsible and possible,” maritime business portfolio at the Port of materials.” here in recent years include the Sophie she added. “We do not know how long San Francisco.” CSL International, based in Boston, Oldendorff, the Pioneer, the Nelvana, the it is going to take, and cannot prejudge is a division of the CSL Acadian and the Henry Jackman. in our minds or actions what they will CSL Group, the Hanson Aggregates’ volumes have conclude. We have also taken decisive world’s largest owner increased significantly over the past two personnel action to ensure business and operator of self- years (up 83 percent last year over 2010), continuity, but without prejudging the unloading vessels and the port’s dry bulk overall increased investigation. Simultaneously, we are and a global leader 43 percent last year over the previous accelerating work to strengthen our in marine dry bulk year. CEMEX is another major bulk policies and procedures. We intend to cargo handling and aggregates importer for the Port of San communicate with the public on these delivery services. The Francisco as well, supplying their Pier matters as soon as new information is vessel was named in 92 concrete batch plant with aggregates available.” honor of Canada’s from British Columbia. While the port has taken these 21st Prime Minister “Volumes for 2012 are holding decisive actions on the issue of alleged Photo courtesy of Port of SF and former owner of steady and are trending slightly upward improper expenditures, it also continues The Rt. Hon. Paul E. Martin enters the Golden Gate under a shroud the CSL Group. from 2011 as local construction projects its progress toward financial sustainability of fog. are creating a strong uptick in demand on other fronts. for concrete,” said Maloney. For example, it recently refinanced some of its $1.3 billion in outstanding Port of Oakland Update debt to achieve $60 million in net In a letter to stakeholders, the port’s present value savings. These savings are acting executive director, Deborah spread over many years, and will save Ale Flint, provided an update on the about $9 million a year from 2014 to investigation into alleged improper 2020, which will help the port address expenditures late last month: increasing costs and over $850 million in “I am as disappointed as you are at unfunded liabilities and capital needs. the allegations of improper expenditures. “While we are making progress As Acting Executive Director, I take toward financial sustainability, addressing these allegations seriously, and assure allegations of past improper expenditures, you that we are acting as swiftly and strengthening our policies, and seeking thoroughly as possible to address them,” sustainable labor contracts, we must she said. also keep our 24/7 job-creating business Flint also noted that the port has operations running,” said Flint.

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Tugboat Performs Dramatic Rescue of Man Stranded in San Francisco Bay

BC Staff Report help the fatigued man climb the Guard’s rescuers.” He added that the event should training in cold-water survival tactics, emergency ladder. Realizing the man be considered “a tribute to the training shipboard firefighting, medical incident was likely suffering from hypothermia, they received and also to the crew for handling and other relevant topics, giving he crew aboard Crowley the crew removed the man’s wet clothing quickly and diligently using their training. the mariners the skills and confidence Maritime Corporation’s once he was on board and wrapped him They are true heroes.” they need to survive in emergency tugboat Guard recently in warm blankets until the Coast Guard TheGuard ’s crew has been nominated situations. Within the past year, the rescued a man who was arrived and could perform other life- by the National Park Service for a Citizen’s Guard’s crew members participated in an struggling to stay afloat in saving treatments. Award for Bravery, which is an honor additional in-water training that required the waters outside of San Francisco Bay. Following the rescue, the Guard awarded by the U.S. Secretary of the the use of immersion suits to understand T The rescue took place during the early resumed escort duties on the tanker, Interior. techniques for man-overboard and other morning hours of Wednesday, October bringing it to its destination as “On behalf of everyone here at water rescues. 31, while the tugboat was standing by scheduled. Crowley, I want to congratulate this brave In 2006, another Crowley crew outside the Golden Gate Bridge, waiting Ranger Shannon Jay, of the National crew for putting their training to good use aboard the Guard was also recognized to escort a tanker into San Francisco Bay’s Park Service at Golden Gate National to perform the vital measures needed to for responding to a remote house fire on anchorage. Crowley’s Perry Overton, Parks in the San Francisco Bay area, save this man’s life,” said Crowley Senior Vashon Island, Washington. The Guard captain of the Guard, noticed the man who is assisting the San Francisco Police Vice President Rocky Smith. is one of two Crowley tugs equipped with treading water a little more than a mile Department in the investigation of this In addition to meeting defined emergency response capabilities in the San and a half from the bridge. incident, said of the Crowley crew: “These regulatory training requirements, Francisco Bay Area. Since 1906, Crowley Working quickly, the crew first tossed guys are heroes and without a doubt Crowley’s crewmembers participate has providing tug services in U.S. West the man a life ring. Then, Crowley’s Chief saved that man’s life. In the 20-plus years annually in the Crowley Safety Program, a Coast waterways, and today the company Engineer Keith Madding donned a survival of my career, I have never seen such a custom training event designed exclusively serves the entire Bay Area. suit and entered the 55-degree waters to professional rescue by non-professional- for mariners. The program provides

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By Matt Larson have a favorite. “Whatever boat I’m on is my favorite boat that day,” he said. “That’s the honest truth. Some of them n any Blue & Gold don’t handle as well as the others, but ferry—anytime and I like that. It’s a nice variety.” He does, anywhere—you very however, have a favorite ferry run. “I well may be aboard like the high-speed boats, so my favorite a vessel operated by run is probably the Vallejo baseball runs. Captain Dave Houghton. “I’m the extra When the Giants are in town we do the boardO guy right now,” he said. Be it the baseball runs and get to go watch the Bay Cruises, San Francisco Bay Ferry, game, it works out pretty well.” RocketBoat—at Blue & Gold, captains A Hawaii native and current Tiburon call out sick just like anybody else. resident, being around the water is “There’s always a vacancy open, nothing new to Houghton. “My dad Photo by Matt Larson so there’s this position to fill those was a Navy pilot for 30 years so we got stationed all over the place, almost always Capt. Dave Houghton maneuvers San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Vallejo into position at the historic spots on a daily basis.” After a few San Francisco Ferry Building. months, Houghton will be on a more on the water,” he said. “The farthest I’ve regular routine as the captains alternate lived away from the ocean is where I live schedules, but he’s enjoying the variety right now—about 130 yards from the captaining right here in the Bay. However, with the passengers and the crew. “The for the time being. water. I’m pretty spoiled.” “Family is the biggest adventure I’ve ever people,” he said. “The boat handling is just In order to fill any spot, a captain Houghton wasn’t always destined been on,” said Houghton. “It tops all of second nature now. It’s the passengers and must be an expert on all Blue & Gold for an office on the Bay; he graduated them.” the crew. I get to work with an interesting excursions. “You have to be qualified from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Having worked here in the Bay since cross-section of society; it’s fun.” on every boat and every run,” said degree in biochemistry. “I don’t even 2000, including six years with Golden And it helps to be a morning person. Houghton. Which is to say, “I do every think about that stuff anymore,” said Gate Ferry and three with Blue & Gold, He rowed crew in college, starting at 4 boat and every run.” But it’s not just Houghton. “It’s all boats—well, boats Houghton talked about what’s been a.m. every morning before class, and it drivingBay C thero sboatssing sthat these captains are and babies.” Houghton has two children, keeping him on the water all these years: has stuck with him. “It’s a wonderful readyJuly for. 20 “Everything12 Blue & Gold does ages 5 and 10, at home, as well his wife “I love it. I’ll do anything on the water. thing to watch the sun come up on the we1/ 4have Pa toge be 1 0qualified’ X 2.8 on,” Houghton and a 25-year-old stepson. “They keep me It’s just such a big part of my life.” He’s water every morning,” Houghton said. explained.Color “We have to know how to start pretty busy.” experimented with other occupations. “It’s something that’s been a part of my up every boat, know every run and every Family is a big part of Houghton’s life “I’ve done the office job, I went to work life since I was a little kid, I’m blessed to routine.” these days. He’s spent many years working as a biochemist on the East Coast, but be able to still have that as an adult—and Out of all the boats under Blue & on the water, be it chartering and racing that’s all just some old story now.” get paid to do it. Any day on the Bay is a Gold’s command, Houghton doesn’t sailboats for 10 years in the Caribbean or His favorite part of the job is working good day.”

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BY CaptaIn Ray the instructor candidates come from great distances, this second course was scheduled immediately after the first, with bout six weeks ago, the only a few days between them. US Sailing Association All candidates must prove their (the national governing ability to swim before being allowed body of the sport) held to participate in the BKIC, and they two instructor evaluation must have current CPR and first-aid courses on San Francisco Bay. US Sailing- certifications. As each instructor candidate Photo by Joel Williams Aaffiliated schools host these courses and enrolls in the BKIC, he or she is assigned US Sailing instructor trainers conduct two ten-minute classroom presentation anchoring (single and multiple), reefing, all of these requirements and tests, US them, evaluating and certifying the topics. The first topic is related to some rafting up, heaving to, picking up Sailing can be sure that they have what instructor candidates. area of learning theory, such as “handling moorings, overboard rescues at night, it takes not only to sail, but to teach in a OCSC Sailing in the Berkeley Marina problem questions” or “purpose/value navigation (both day and night), close safe environment. For more information, hosted the first of these two courses, a Basic statements.” The other is on sailing quarters maneuvering under power, go to www.ussailing.org. Keelboat Instructor Course (BKIC). This theory, such as “tacking” or “how a sail organizing, and supervising crew are three-day, entry-level instructor course works.” The topics are intentionally examples of what is being examined. is designed to examine the presentation, broad, forcing the candidates to focus on And, of course, there is a written test. evaluation, time management and some aspect that can be handled in the Coast Guard regulations require that Ray Wichmann, sailing skills of those who wish to teach short time allotted. Each presentation is the operators of all commercial vessels is a US SAILING- beginning students on small sailboats, timed and then critiqued—first by the equipped with a motor be licensed. cer tified Ocean typically in the mid-20 foot range. Most, presenter, then the other candidates and Therefore, all cruising instructors must Pa s s a g e m a k i n g but not all, of these boats are equipped the instructor trainers. have a Coast Guard license. Instructor, a US with outboard motors. While still at the dock, candidates (There is a small technicality in the SAILING Instructor Club Nautique in Sausalito hosted are tested on their knot-tying and line- Coast Guard regulations—some might Tra i n e r, a n d a m e m b e r o f U S the second course. Called a Cruising handling skills, and then each candidate call it a loophole—that allows unlicensed SAILING’s National Faculty. He Instructor Course (CIC), it is also three must demonstrate how he or she teaches personnel to operate vessels commercially holds a 100-Ton Master’s License, days long. This course is quite different on board the boat. Once underway, each if there is no motor and they carry fewer was a charter skipper in Hawai’i from the BKIC. With presentation and candidate must competently and safely sail than six paying passengers. Some schools for 15 years, and has sailed on both evaluation skills already confirmed at the boat single-handed while executing a teach on boats that fit these criteria, coasts of the United States, in Mexico, the Basic Keelboat level, the focus in variety of maneuvers, including overboard therefore US Sailing does not require the Caribbean, and Greece. He is this course is the organizational and boat rescues. And, of course, there are several Basic Keelboat Instructors to be licensed. presently employed as the Master handling skills necessary to teach safely on written tests to be completed. A school that has motors on its boats will Instructor at OCSC Sailing in the boats up to 50 feet. Because successful The Cruising Instructor Course require it, however.) Berkeley Marina. completion of the BKIC is required for features a three-day, two-night liveaboard As you can see from this, by the time participation in the CIC and some of format. Menu planning, provisioning, instructor candidates have completed

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BC Staff Report “Prospective teams can enter the “So we’ve enlisted Roman Hagara and The Selection Series will be held Red Bull Youth America’s Cup in three Hans-Peter Steinacher, double Olympic in San Francisco on the same AC45 ways,” explained Iain Murray, the Regatta gold medalists in the Tornado catamaran, wingsail catamarans the teams will race new feature of next year’s Director for the 34th America’s Cup. “First, to manage the selection process as sport in September. These are also the same America’s Cup calendar they can enter through an affiliation with directors for the event. They’ll be visiting boats the America’s Cup crews are racing is the Red Bull Youth a current AC World Series team. Second, the prospective teams between now and in the AC World Series. For the youth America’s Cup, scheduled they can purchase an AC45 and register February to assess their capabilities and teams who come to San Francisco in for September 1-4, 2013 a team. Or finally, they can apply and guide their training programs.” February, the Selection Series is the first and created to give youth sailors ages qualify through the Selection Series.” “We need to be sure only the best step on the pathway to competing for A19-24 an opportunity to compete in Currently there are over 20 teams from of the best are coming to San Francisco one of the most prestigious trophies America’s Cup-style racing and to identify 17 nations who have applied in the third in February to compete for the coveted in all of sport—the America’s Cup. the next stars of the sport. category and are eligible for the Selection spots that will be available for the Red “Breaking into the Cup is hard,” With the goal of ensuring that the Series. But before they even get to the Bull Youth America’s Cup in September ORACLE TEAM USA skipper Jimmy best of the best are on the starting line of Selection Series Trials, these teams will 2013,” Hagara said. “These teams need Spithill commented in announcing the the main event, the Selection Series Trials need to convince the race committee they to prove to us they have the talent, the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. “So I will narrow the field through a rigorous have the talent and wherewithal to succeed. commitment and the drive to potentially think this is one of the most exciting training workshop and regatta to occur “We want to ensure we have the most win the Red Bull Youth America’s developments in the America’s Cup in a in San Francisco February 9-24. talented lineup possible,” Murray said. Cup next year,” added Steinacher. very long time.”

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Adobe Gets Top Award for Waste Reduction

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dobe Systems, the San Jose- based software giant, has received top honors from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pacific Southwest region for its aggressive Ain-office waste management program, which diverts 100 percent of the solid waste generated at its nearly million- square-foot headquarters from local landfills. “Office waste is a significant part of the Bay Area’s trash and landfills,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Jared Blumenfeld in a written statement. “EPA commends Adobe for its outstanding work as an industry leader in reducing waste, setting an example for other companies to follow suit.” The 2012 Zero Waste Advocate Award was one of 12 environmental awards given out last month by the EPA to showcase those groups and individuals doing their part (and more) to protect public health and the environment. Businesses generate even more solid waste than households. EPA Public Affairs Officer David Yogi pointed to the results of a 2008 study conducted by the State of California. According to that study, the commercial sector accounted for Mike Bangs of Adobe Systems Inc. (right) receives the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2012 Zero Waste Advocate Award from EPA Region 9 Administrator Jared Blumenfeld (left). The San-Jose-based hi-tech firm was honored for its waste diversion program, which keeps 100 percent of solid nearly three-fourths of all the solid waste waste out of local landfills. The results of a recent study conducted by the State of California show that private companies generate nearly three-quarters of generated in California. Another more the state’s solid waste. detailed study showed that the average desk jockey in California generates more than 10.5 pounds of trash per day. from landfills, is working with companies in environmental, economic and social waste generated by its 2,500 employees Multiply that number by the millions all over California to help them find ways responsibility,” Yogi said. out of local landfills, Adobe has also of people occupying desks and cubicles to curb their trashy ways. revamped its purchasing policies with throughout the state (government “We have several programs that A two-pronged attack source reduction in mind, so that the agencies and private sector companies), allow companies to partner with us equipment and supplies purchased for use and you’re talking about a serious amount to reduce waste, including the Food According to Yogi, eliminating waste on-site also don’t end up in a landfill. of trash. That’s why the EPA, in addition Recovery Challenge, which targets food requires attacking the problem from every “There is no one set way to integrate to recognizing the efforts of companies waste reduction, and E3, which helps possible angle, and that’s what Adobe’s sustainability, but we like to prioritize going the extra mile to divert their waste companies improve their performance done. In addition to keeping the end strategies based on the waste reduction

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hierarchy,” Yogi said. “The hierarchy plain-out-of-date electronic equipment of its U.S. stores, distribution centers and “This year’s Environmental Awards identifies ‘waste prevention’ or ‘stopping that get discarded each year, is a growing Sam’s Club locations by 2025. winners, green heroes all, prove there are waste before it is created’ as the most problem that the EPA is already working Yogi noted that, despite serving very many ways to protect our air, water and preferred strategy.” to address. In 2009, 2.37 million tons of different industries, these companies’ land,” added Blumenfeld. “Each one has Using the backside of printer/copier old electronics, including televisions, cell green game plans are surprisingly similar. taken up the challenge to improve our paper is a good start for any company, he phones and computers—many of which “Looking at them all, you can identify environment, and we all stand to benefit.” said, but eliminating printing altogether contain lead and other environmentally several common best practices,” said Yogi. Among this year’s other honorees was and going entirely electronic is even unfriendly contaminants—were discarded “Engage all levels of staff and put employees the 2012 Climate Change Champion, Grid better. into the American waste stream. Only 25 in charge of identifying and implementing Alternatives. The Oakland-based company The next strategy down on the waste percent of those were recycled. The rest, new practices, set and track goals, measure has trained more than 8,000 people in reduction hierarchy is “reuse.” A good presumably, ended up in landfills. results and conduct audits, set a zero-waste low-income communities to install solar example would be replacing the cardboard EPA officials hope to change that procurement policy to avoid waste before panels and has installed some 2,000 solar boxes that companies use to transport with the agency’s Sustainable Materials it enters the office, provide composting power systems, preventing 180,000 tons of equipment and supplies between offices Management Electronics Challenge. Under and recycling bins at desks or wherever greenhouse gas emissions. with sturdy plastic crates that can be reused the program, electronics manufacturers and the most material is generated, invest in over and over again. retailers pledge to collect used electronic reusables, use electronic forms and paper On a lower rung is recycling. Even equipment from consumers and send saving software, specify take-back of carpet, For more information on the though cardboard, for example, is a 100 percent of it to a certified third-party furniture, copiers, refrigerators, and other Environmental Protection Agency recyclable material, a considerable amount recycler. Reports are submitted regularly to large purchases at their end-of-life, integrate Region 9 Environmental Awards, visit www.epa.gov/region9/ of energy is used in the transport and the EPA for verification and posted online continuous improvement and celebrate awards. recycling process. That’s why recycling to show the progress of each participating your successes across the organization.” and composting are considered the least company’s e-waste collection program. preferable way to achieve zero waste. Awards are also given out each year to A preference to stop waste before those participants who made exceptional it starts—even if that waste might be contributions in the areas of innovation, recyclable—is also why Adobe removed education and outreach, and leadership. all of the bottled water from its campus. Sausalito Instead, the company installed filtered Successful companies for the Holidays! watered dispensers throughout its think alike headquarters, where employees can fill up Come to Sausalito this Holiday season Enjoy our 1st Annual WINTERFEST in the canteens they bring with them from home. Adobe isn’t the first big company to shoot for a unique village experience: Big Tent by the Spinnaker Fri. – Sat. Dec 7 - 8: Voila, no more plastic! “But recycling and for zero waste. General Motors has 100 • Enjoy hassle-free shopping with FREE • Naughty or Nice Ball with 20 restaurants composting are still better than sending facilities in the U.S. that have already parking on street meters! and wineries, Fri. Dec 7th, 6:30pm materials to landfills,” Yogi added. achieved zero waste. Walmart has set an • Tour the 20+ Gingerbread Houses on • Come visit Santa, Sat. Dec 8th 10am - 2pm E-waste, or the tons of broken or just- impressive zero waste goal for all 4,400 display in stores and hotels With other festive children’s activities • 25th Annual Lighted Boat Parade & • Dance Party with TV20 host Jim Gabbert, Fireworks, Sat. Dec 8th at 6pm Sat. Dec 8th 8pm - 11pm amber of Commerce a alito Ch t 415-3 Saus w.sausalito.org for more i 31-72 Call sit ww nform 62 or vi ation

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By Deb Self B. Fruit juice that’s gone bad into storm drains, where it flows directly C. Fats, oil, grease, and oily food scraps into local creeks and the Bay. Used Cooking Oil Collection Sites he rainy season brings a 3. The Bay’s salt water: 3. B. Salt water does not disinfect surge of pollution to San A. Kills germs present in sewage sewage. Marin Marin Household Hazardous Francisco Bay. Test your B. Does not kill germs present in Waste Facility knowledge about how you sewage 4. D. Sewage pollution causes health 565 Jacoby St., San Rafael can help protect the Bay problems for wildlife and makes recreation 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues-Sat from one serious wintertime pollution 4. In San Francisco Bay, sewage spills unsafe on and in the Bay. It also causes (415) 485-6806 Tproblem—sewage spills. and overflows: excess algae growth, which, in extreme A. Cause skin rashes, sinus infections, and cases, kills fish. East Bay 1. Sewage is more likely to get spilled into painful stomach disorders for swimmers, Whole Foods Oakland San Francisco Bay during: surfers, and boaters 5. D. To help protect San Francisco 230 Bay Place (510) 834-9800 A. The holidays B. Endanger shorebirds and wildlife Bay, used fat can be placed in a milk 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily B. Windy weather C. Contribute to excessive algae growth carton or other compostable container C. Low tides that chokes off oxygen needed by fish, or wiped from pans with a paper towel. EBMUD Wastewater seals, and other sea creatures The container or paper towel can then Treatment Plant 2. Washing which of the following D. All of the above be placed in the compost bin or garbage. 2020 Wake Avenue, Oakland down the drain can cause pollution in Large amounts of fat can be taken to a Self-service receptacle the Bay? 5. The best way to dispose of used used cooking oil recycling facilities—see (510) 287-1651 A. Soapy water cooking fats is to: the list on right. A. Cool fat and pour it into a milk carton West Contra Costa County Integrated Waste or other compostable container and place We can all help protect the Bay from Management Authority it in your compost bin or garbage our kitchens, and the Bay Area’s sewer 101 Pittsburg Avenue, B. Wipe down greasy pots with a paper agencies also have a role to play. Every Richmond Mike’s Custom towel before washing them; put the paper rainy season for years, outdated Bay Area 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs and Fri, towel in the compost bin or garbage sewage systems have spilled millions of plus first Saturday each month Guitar Works C. Take used fats and oils—such as oil from gallons of raw and undertreated sewage (888) 412-9277 a turkey fryer—to a recycling location into the Bay and its watershed. But D. All of the above I’m proud to say that Baykeeper has Central Contra Costa County Acoustic & Electric Household Hazardous Waste Set-ups now reached our goal of compelling the Collection Program Repairs Answers region’s worst-polluting sewage systems 4797 Imhoff Place, Martinez 1. A. The holiday season comes with a to upgrade their crumbling pipes and Wiring and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Sat surge of pollution from sewage. A major infrastructure. Twenty Bay Area cities (800) 646-1431 Electronics reason is the cooking and cleanup of rich are now legally required to make year-by Pick-ups Installed holiday meals, with foods like roasts, year sewer system repairs, and some have Recology Vallejo Modifications turkey, and gravy. already reduced sewage spills by 50 to 75 2021 Broadway St., Vallejo percent. Baykeeper will keep monitoring 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thurs-Sat (707) 552-3110 FALL SPECIAL! 2. C. When fats, oil, and grease get these sewage systems to assure they BASIC SET-UP washed down the drain during cleanup continue to make required progress. For collection sites in San $25 + strings of pots, pans, and fryers, they harden What a great holiday present for the Francisco and other Bay Most Guitars & Basses and clump together, especially in cold Bay—when sewage spills cease to be a Area communities, go to (Floyd Rose extra) weather. Fats stick to the inside of sewer major pollution problem. That day is www.baykeeper.org. lines and build up, causing clogs and coming. Custom Built overflows. These can lead to sewage Guitars & Basses to backing up in your home or apartment Your Specifications sewer line, sending untreated sewage into Deb Self is Executive Director of San Francisco Baykeeper, your home or yard. When small amounts www.baykeeper.org. Baykeeper uses on-the-water patrols of of fat from your kitchen join small San Francisco Bay, science, advocacy and the courts to stop Bay pollution. To report pollution, call Baykeeper’s hotline LOCATED IN BENICIA amounts from your neighbors, it can add up to a clogged street sewer line. Sewage at 1-800-KEEP-BAY, e-mail [email protected], or click CALL FOR APPONITMENT “Report Pollution” at www.baykeeper.org. (650) 678-5719 can then back up in multiple driveways and yards. From there it can be washed

14 December 2012 www.baycrossings.com CULTURAL CURRENTS

Trainers such as Charlie Whittingham, fine dining, live music and outstanding William Molter, Hirsch Jacobs, William views.” A Day at the Races J. Hirsch, Horace A. Jones, Lucien Spear began his nightly horse racing Laurin, Lazaro S. Barrera, Bobby Frankel, television show on KTSF-TV Channel D. Wayne Lukas, Neil Drysdale, Richard 26 San Francisco. The nightly replay Mandella, Ron McAnally, and Jack Van show is in its 34th year and is the By Paul Duclos Berg have saddled winners at Golden oldest continuously-aired horse racing Gate Fields. Current Hall of Fame trainer television show in America. He also Jerry Hollendorfer is the track’s all-time produces and hosts a one-hour radio ith the fall racing leading conditioner. show on horse racing that is carried on season coming Host to some of the greatest views in KNBR 680 AM. to end in mid- the San Francisco Bay Area, Golden Gate http://www.goldengatefields.com/ December, you can Fields guests are treated to panoramic still participate in views of landmarks such as the Golden A Good Ferryboat Read the “sport of kings” and do something Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, the San Those commuters seeking an engaging greatW for the community at the same Francisco skyline, and more. book to read on the ferry should take time. Television and radio personality Sam a look at In Sunlight and in Shadow by Fans will gain free entry to Golden Spear recently explained to Bay Crossings Mark Helprin. Not only is this another Gate Fields every Sunday through his take on why the track continues to masterpiece of modern fiction, but much December 16 by participating in the hold a special place in Bay Area sports of the narrative takes place on the Staten track’s holiday canned food drive. history: Island Ferry. Indeed, all of the waterfront Patrons bringing a canned food item “Unlike baseball or football, a gentleman images will resonate with readers who Photo courtesy of Golden Gate Fields to the track will be offered their choice can take a lady here for a quiet afternoon understand that the ferry is the most genteel of either free general admission or free Bay Area television and radio personality of fun and entertainment. During the and refined form of public transportation Sam Spear. clubhouse admission. Gates open at 10 race, it’s non-stop excitement, but then ever developed. a.m. and post time for the nine-race card they have another break to enjoy the http://markhelprin.com/writings is 12:45 p.m. In addition to free admission for thrills. The ’47 season was highlighted food drive participants, Golden Gate by an amazing afternoon of racing Fields will offer all fans $1 general on October 4 when two horses, in parking, $1 general admission, $1 consecutive races, set world records. Fair programs, $1 hot dogs, $1 beers, and Truckle sped six furlongs in 1:08 2/5 and $1 sodas. The track will also show NFL Count Speed ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:41. games on monitors throughout the The great Bill Shoemaker, who would facility via the Sunday Ticket. go on to become the world’s winningest While there is no direct ferry service rider, scored his first career victory at to the track (yet), commuters have Golden Gate Fields on April 20, 1949, come to recognize this place as northern aboard Shafter V. He retired 41 years California’s premier horse racing later with 8,833 wins. destination. Golden Gate Fields is located Through the years, champion horses along the Bay in the city of Albany, eight like Citation (1948 Horse of the Year), miles from downtown Oakland and 11 Noor (Handicap Horse of 1950), miles from San Francisco. The track Determine (1954 Kentucky Derby crosses the Albany/Berkeley city line, winner), John Henry (Horse of the Year and the stable area is located in the city in 1981 and 1984), Brown Bess (Female limits of Berkeley. Grass Horse of 1989), Tight Spot (Grass Golden Gate Fields commenced Horse of 1991), and Lost in the Fog its first meeting on February 1, 1941. (Sprinter of 2005) have competed at Due to poor track conditions caused by Golden Gate Fields. heavy rains, the inaugural meeting lasted The list of Hall of Fame horsemen only five days. America’s involvement in to campaign at Golden Gate Fields is World War II meant racing at the track lengthy and includes jockeys Shoemaker, wouldn’t resume for six years, and the Johnny Longden, Ralph Neves, Laffit track became a naval amphibious landing Pincay, Jr., Chris McCarron, Gary craft base. Stevens, Eddie Delahoussaye, and Golden Gate Fields reopened on current kingpin Russell Baze (racing’s September 9, 1947, and since has all-time winningest jockey with more produced many of the sports’ greatest than 11,000 victories).

www.baycrossings.com December 2012 15 HOLIDAYS Holiday Boat THE BEST IN SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING Parades to Light Up December

December 1, Oakland/Alameda: This year, San Francisco Bay Ferry invites Photo by Gary Ferber the public to ride its Alameda/Oakland There are several Bay Area opportunities in service as part the Lighted Yacht Parade. December to either view or participate in lighted The public can participate in the festivities boat parades. by riding the Alameda/Oakland ferry, which will also be entered into the host bar, with a portion of the proceeds competition. The special Lighted Yacht benefitting the food bank. At 8 p.m., a Parade ferry service is only available from dance party with TV20 host Jim Gabbert the Alameda Main Street ferry terminal will start rocking. And the Lighted Boat located at 2990 Main Street. The ferry Parade award ceremony will be take place departs from Main Street at 5:15 p.m. and at 10 p.m. There will also be a fireworks returns to the terminal at 6:45 p.m. display at the end of the parade, with the As in past years, the ferry service is exact timing determined by the quantity collecting toys onboard for the Toys for of the boats participating. Tots program. As a special thank you, customers donating a toy may ride the December 14, San Francisco: The parade ferry for free. Fares for all other Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit riders are: adults $6.25; youth (5 to 12 District and the St. Francis Yacht Club years old) $3.50; children under 5 ride for join once again to present a lighted free; seniors, the disabled, and Medicare holiday boat parade on San Francisco Bay. recipients receive a discounted price of Beginning at 6 p.m. on December 14, $3.10. Please note that Clipper cards more than 60 boats festooned with lights are not accepted for this event. Space is and holiday decorations will parade along limited and available on a first-come, first- the waterfront. served basis; tickets may be purchased A holiday tradition since 1994, onboard the ferry. Onboard food and the parade includes members of the St. beverage service will also be available. Francis Yacht Club, Fisherman’s Wharf Free parking will be provided at the Main Fishing Fleet, Golden Gate Yacht Club, Street terminal. PIER 39 Marina, and the Sea Scouts. The Fisherman’s Wharf Fishing Fleet will December 1, Vallejo: There will be a remain lit throughout the holiday season. lighted boat parade at 6:15 p.m. as part The parade route will begin just of Vallejo’s Mad Hatter Holiday Festival. off of PIER 39, and proceed west past See page 22 for more information. Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Mason, and the St. Francis Yacht Club, turning around at December 8, Sausalito: Sausalito’s Crissy Field to return along the waterfront. Lighted Boat Parade will light up the Restaurants along Fisherman’s Wharf, in waterfront on Saturday, December 8. addition to offering a fantastic vantage First, you can begin your evening at 5 point, will feature traditional holiday p.m. at the Big Tent and Waterfront Park menus. Spectators can also enjoy wonderful in downtown Sausalito. The entrance fee views from Aquatic Park, PIER 39, the to the heated Big Tent is $10 per person, Marina Green, and Crissy Field, with best or you can bring a bag of food to donate to viewing of this spectacular display at the  the San Francisco Marin Food Bank. The Sport Fishing Harbor along Jefferson Street Big Tent will feature food trucks and a no- between Jones and Taylor.

16 December 2012 www.baycrossings.com AQUARIUM OF THE BAY

Angel Sharks: Heaven-Sent?

By Mallory Johnson Pacific angel sharks are categorized as “near threatened” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, acific angel sharks (Squatina meaning that although they are not californica) are named for currently threatened with extinction, their flattened bodies and they could be in the near future if large, wing-like pectoral fins. appropriate actions are not taken. In appearance, angel sharks Angel sharks were in huge demand more closely resemble rays and skates, for their meat in the 1980s, causing Pinspiring their heavenly name. Don’t the overfishing of the species. The let their divine title fool you, though— situation began to reverse in the early close eye on them, documenting their despite their angelic appearance, angel 1990s thanks to a voter-approved ban, growth, developmental behavior and Mallory Johnson is the Public Relations sharks contain some intimidating allowing them to slowly repopulate. successful animal care practices. Coordinator for attributes. Today, the biggest remaining threat to Aquarium of the Bay, a To their prey, these sharks are these sharks is being caught as a result nonprofit organization formidable predators. Angel sharks of bycatch. To learn more about Aquarium dedicated to protecting, are ambush predators, also known as While the number of Pacific angel of the Bay’s shark conservation restoring and inspiring lie-and-wait predators, that catch their sharks off the coast of California is efforts and research, visit www. the conservation of San Francisco Bay and victims using stealth or deception. gradually increasing, many sharks aquariumofthebay.org. its watershed. Angel sharks can lie still in the sand— in the ocean are threatened due to effectively camouflaged for days without overfishing and overconsumption. moving—while waiting for prey to swim Sharks play a vital role in the ocean’s by. Without warning, they will strike ecosystem, maintaining a balanced with vicious speed. It is this fearsome lifecycle within the underwater quality that has earned angel sharks the community. Aquarium of the Bay nickname “sand devils.” works to educate the public of the “They seem like relatively lazy importance of sharks in the oceans animals that just sit there, but then ecosystem, debunking common myths they move with such amazing speed. about them, and inspiring their Blink and you miss it,” said Michael conservation. Grassmann, aquarist at Aquarium of In addition to educational the Bay. Angel sharks can strike within programs, the Aquarium’s animal care a tenth of a second. team is conducting ongoing research Another advantage angel sharks use on the subject to increase the body of when hunting is their sight. With their knowledge of shark ecology and how eyes positioned on top of their heads, they to maintain them as a part of a healthy are provided with a wide field of vision, ecosystem. While the traits of angel giving them an ideal vantage point for sharks in their natural habitat have detecting their prey while buried in the been well documented, there are still sand. When these sharks strike, they snap many unknowns about how they grow their heads up nearly 90 degrees to snatch in different environments. their next meal. Biologists at Aquarium of the Pacific angel sharks are commonly Bay got a unique opportunity when found off the California coast in fairly a litter of angel shark pups were born shallow waters, about 30-60 feet deep in the Aquarium’s main tunnel exhibit on average, spending their time on the in 2009. Aquarium of the Bay is the sandy bottom of the ocean. They have first institution to report the birth greyish colored skin scattered with small of healthy angel shark pups while on black and white spots, ideal for staying exhibit. Though these pups are too camouflaged along the murky ocean floor. small to remain in the tunnels with These nocturnal creatures typically grow the Aquarium’s other 20,000 aquatic to be about five feet long as adults. animals, the animal care staff keeps a www.baycrossings.com December 2012 17 WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES

Anytime Charter the Bay – Sunsail in Sausalito, (800) 797-5907, www.sunsail.com Do you dream of sailing in the San Francisco Bay but don’t have enough sailing experience? Would you like to brush up on your sailing skills in a laid back, friendly environment? Stop by and visit the Bay Area’s newest fleet & sailing school in beautiful Sausalito. Sunsail offers ASA sailing courses for all levels of experience, Corporate Events as well as Bareboat Yacht Charters and Racing options. Sunsail’s First 40 fleet boats are award winning, brand new & heated! Call or drop by today and see for yourself!

December 1 4PM – 7PM - OCSC’s Annual Holiday Party! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Come share good times, great food and even some caroling with us!! This is a great opportunity to meet the members and staff of OCSC! Cost: This is a free event.

December 9AM – 5PM - Catamaran Class - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net 2&3 For those who want to learn how to operate large twin screw catamarans. These are great boats for flat and fast cruising with lots of room to entertain. Prerequisite: Bareboat level certification or equivalent skills. Cost: Member $570/NonMember $760. Please call to reserve space.

December 5 6PM – 8PM - Moonlight Sailing! OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Enjoy a relaxing night on the Bay! Set sail on one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper, followed by chowder, chili, chips & salsa, and beverages from 8 – 10 PM in our club room. Cost is $30 member, $40 retail.

December 5 6PM – 8PM - Women’s Moonlight Sail! Skippered by our OCSC GM Alicia Witham!!! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Join the all-women’s Moonlight Sail boat, followed by chowder, chili, chips & salsa, and beverages back on shore in our club room. Cost is $30 member, $40 retail.

December 8 10AM – 1PM - Bay Cruising Destination Workshop - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Alameda, (510) 865-4700, www.clubnautique.net Learn about all the great places to go on the Bay from people who have “been there done that.” Restaurants, golf courses and anchorages, we’ve got you covered. Cost: Members $56/Non Members $75. Please call to reserve space.

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December 8 3:30pm – 6:00pm - Sunset Paddle - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, (415) 461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Navigating your kayak across tranquil waters as the sunsets behind Mt Tam is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. This unique kayak tour allows for a spectacular vantage point of the sun setting into the night’s sky. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the yellow and reds of the suns last light reflecting off the water’s surface.($55 per person)

December 8 4PM – 6PM - Night Sailing Course! - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Learn to safely and confidently sail after the sun goes down. Our 5 hour night sailing course covers all of the skills needed to sail during the “other” half of the day. Expand your sailing opportunities into the night! Cost is $71.25 member, $95 retail.

December 9 9AM – 5PM - Anchoring Clinic - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net If you’ve got questions about anchoring or your technique is a little rusty, we’ve got you covered in this one day on-the-water clinic. Intended for Basic Cruising or equivalently skilled students. Cost: Members $282/Non Members $375. Please call to reserve space.

December 8AM – 5PM - Radar Unlimited - Maritime Institute, San Rafael, (888) 262-8020, www.maritimeinstitute.com 10-14 This five (5) day course provides training to mariners who wish to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard endorsement as a Radar Observer (Unlimited) and to establish’ competency in the operation and utilization of marine radar equipment. Cost $750, Please call to reserve a space.

December 10:30AM – 1PM - Stand up Paddle Boarding - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, (415) 461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com 15 Come join Outback Adventures and learn why Stand Up Paddle Boarding is one of the fastest growing paddle sports in the industry. Learn paddle technique and get an opportunity to try many different kinds of board we will practice the skills in the protected waters of the Corte Madera Creek, no experience necessary. ($60 per person)

December 9AM – 2PM - Tomales Bay Tour - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, (415) 461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com 16 Come experience on of the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour! Wildlife abounds in this spectacular setting, one of the largest protected bays and coastal area in California. Half way through our paddling tour we will stop on a secluded beach only accessible by small water craft and eat lunch. ($85 per person)

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www.baycrossings.com December 2012 19 All Bay Area Ferry Schedules in One Place!

Golden Gate Ferry Blue & Gold Ferry LARKSPUR* TIBURON COMMUTE SAUSALITO TIBURON – S.F. Ferry Building FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays Weekdays Weekdays Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Larkspur Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Larkspur Larkspur Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Larkspur Tiburon Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Tiburon Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 5:50 a.m. 6:20 a.m. 6:25 a.m. 6:55 a.m. 9:40 a.m. 10:30 a.m. ------5:35 a.m. 6:00 a.m. 6:05 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 11:45 am 11:50 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 6:35 7:05 7:10 7:40 11:40 12:30 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 6:40 7:05 7:10 7:35 12:35 p.m. 1:00 pm 1:05 p.m. 1:40 7:10 7:40 7:45 8:15 1:40** pm 2:30** 3:45** 4:35** 7:50 8:15 8:20 8:40 1:45 2:45 2:55 3:20 7:50 8:20 8:30 9:05 2:00* 2:50* 4:00* 4:50* 8:45 9:10 ------8:20 * 8:45 * 8:20 8:50 9:10 9:45 4:45** 5:35** 6:25 7:15 ------4:25 p.m. 4:50 p.m. 9:15 9:50 10:10 10:45 5:00* 5:50* 7:25 8:10 4:55 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:25 5:50 10:10 10:45 10:55 11:30 5:55 6:20 6:30 6:55 11:10 11:45 11:55 12:30 p.m. *Available beginning April 15, 2013 One-way Ferry Fares 7:05 7:30 7:35 8:00 12:40 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:25 p.m. 2:00 Larkspur Sausalito 2:15 2:50 3:00 3:30 Weekends and Holidays Daily Daily 2:50 3:25 3:35 4:05 TIBURON – Pier 41 Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. $9.00 $9.75 3:40 4:15 4:25 4:55 Adult Cash Fare (19 – 64) Weekdays Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 4:15 4:45 5:00 5:30 Clipper $6.00 $5.00 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 10:55 a.m. 11:20 a.m. ------5:20 6:05 Depart Arrive Depart Arrive 11:35 $4.50 $4.75 12:00 p.m. 12:10 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 5:05** 5:40** 5:55 6:25 Youth/Senior/Disabled Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon Pier 41 2:00 p.m. 2:50 3:00 3:25 5:10* 5:45* 5:55 6:25 Children 5 and under FREE FREE 10:10 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 10:50 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 3:35 4:45 4:55 5:20 5:35* 6:10* 6:20* 6:50* (limit 2 per fare-paying adult) 11:20 12:00 p.m. 12:05 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:30 * 5:55 * 6:05 * 6:55 * 5:40** 6:15** 6:25** 6:55** Children ages 5 and under travel free when accompanied by a 1:45 p.m. 2:10 2:15 3:20 *Available beginning March 16, 2013 6:35 7:10 7:20 7:50 full fare paying adult (limit two youth per adult). 4:10 4:50 ------7:20* 7:55* 8:10 8:40 Fares shown are for one-way travel - - - 8:00pm 8:05 pm* 8:30 pm* Holiday Schedule in effect for: Day After Thanksgiving (Nov 23), & President’s Day (Feb 18) No service on Thanksgiving Day 7:25** 8:00** 8:10 8:40 - - - 8:00 pm 8:05 pm** 8:45 pm** 8:50 9:25 9:35 10:05 *Available through December 9, 2012 (Nov 22), Christmas Day (Dec 25), & New Year’s Day (Jan 1) **Available beginning December 10, 2012 *Available through April 14, 2013 FARES: One-way Round-trip * Direct ferry service is provided to all Giants games at AT&T Park. Special service is provided to various concerts and the Bay to **Available beginning April 15, 2013 Breakers Race. On weekdays, with the exception of the 5:20pm San Francisco departure which uses a high-capacity Spaulding Adult $10.50 $21.00 vessel, all other trips use high-speed catamarans. Weekend service is provided by a high-capacity Spaulding vessel. TIBURON – Pier 41 Senior (65+) $6.25 $12.50 Weekends and Holidays Child (5-11) $6.25 $12.50 SAUSALITO For the most current schedule, visit Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays Depart Arrive Depart Arrive http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/Ferry/Sausalito/index.cfm Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon Pier 41 Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive 9:45 am 10:20 a.m. 10:25 a.m. 11:20 a.m. ANGEL ISLAND - S.F. Sausalito Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Sausalito Sausalito Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Sausalito 11:35 12:30 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 7:10 a.m. 7:35 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 8:10 a.m. ------10:40 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:25 2:35 3:25 Weekdays (Depart Pier 41) 8:20 8:45 10:15 10:45 11:20 a.m. 11:50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 3:35 4:25 4:35 5:20 Depart Arrive Depart Arrive 10:55 11:25 11:35 12:05 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:25 1:55 5:30 * 6:20 * 6:30 * 6:55 * Pier 41 Angel Angel Pier 12:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:25 2:10 2:40 2:50 3:20 * Available beginning March 10, 2013 Island Island 41 1:55 2:25 2:35 3:05 3:50 4:20 4:40 5:10 10:10 am 10:30 am 1:20 pm* 1:40 pm* 3:20 3:50 4:00 4:30 5:35 6:05 6:00 6:30 FARES: One-way Round trip ------2:25 pm 3:20 pm 4:45 5:15 5:30 6:00 6:45 7:15 ------Adult $10.50 $21.00 6:10 6:35 6:45 7:10 Senior (65+) $6.25 $12.50 Weekends & Holidays (Depart Pier 41) 7:20 7:50 7:55 8:20 Child (5-11) $6.25 $12.50 Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Contact Information For the Golden Gate Ferry website, visit: http://goldengateferry.org/ 20 Ticket Commute Book $140.00 (Mon. - Fri.) Pier 41 Angel Angel Pier Toll free 511 or 711 (TDD) Comments and questions can be submitted at http://ferrycomments.goldengate.org/ Holiday Schedule in effect for: Day After Thanksgiving (Nov 23), Island Island 41 & President’s Day (Feb 18) No service on Thanksgiving Day Holiday service is in effect on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents No ferry service on New Year’s Day, 9:45 am 10:05 am 10:10 am 11:20 am (Nov 22), Christmas Day (Dec 25), & New Year’s Day (Jan 1) Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and the day after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. ------4:10 pm 5:20 pm Thanksgiving Day (Sausalito). The Larkspur line operates on a Modified Holiday Schedule on the day after Thanksgiving Day. BAY CRUISE Depart Pier 39 ANGEL ISLAND PRICES (Round-trip) Weekdays Weekends Bay Area Ferry Terminal Red & White FARES S.F. Pier 41 Alameda/ Vallejo* Locations 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Ferry Bldg* Oakland* BAY CRUISE Pier 43½ 1:00 p.m. 10:45 3:30 Adult $17.00 $14.50 $30.50* 3:00 12:15 p.m. 4:30 Alameda Ferry Terminal Monday through Sunday FARES: Child $9.50 (age6-12) $8.50 (age 5-12) $21.00 (ages 6-12) 1:00 Child Free (5 & under) Free (4 & under) Free (5 & under) Adult (18+) $24.00 4:30 5:00 2990 Main St. in Alameda 10:00 a.m. 1:45 p.m. Youth (5-17) $16.00 1:30 ----- * All prices include State Park Fees / Weekend Schedule on Memorial 10:45 * 2:30 Child (under 5)Free Day (May 25) / Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (Sept 7) For the most current schedule, visit www.blueandgoldfleet.com Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal 11:15 3:00 Family Pass $69.00 2 MeCartney Drive in Alameda 12:00 p.m. 3:45 (2 Adult + 4 Youth) Bay Cruise does not operate during inclement weather. 1:15 4:15 * Additional cruises may be added on demand. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule. No Angel Island Ferry Larkspur Landing Ferry Terminal * Weekends Only reserved seating available. TIBURON – ANGEL ISLAND 101 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., just east FARES: All prices include audio tour. of U.S. Highway 101 in Larkspur, CA Weekdays and Weekends Adult $26.00 Child (5-11) $18.00 (November thru December) Fun on Ferries, Shoreline Junior (12-18) $22.00 Senior (62+) $22.00 Oakland Ferry Terminal Tiburon to Angel Island Angel Island to Tiburon Discount fares available at www.blueandgoldfleet.com 530 Water St @ Jack London Square Snacking and Shopping, There is no scheduled weekday service during this time period, in Oakland however Mon-Fri: Ferry service by advance reservation for groups Take the Kids, Bikes on of 25 or more may be available. Individuals may “piggyback” with scheduled groups. In order to find out a piggyback schedule please Sausalito Ferry Terminal contact the office at 415-435-2131 Humbolt St. & Anchor Ave. Boats, Fun on Ferries... Saturday - Sunday Saturday - Sunday in downtown Sausalito ROCKETBOAT 10am 11 1 p.m. 3 10:20 a.m. 11:20 1:20 p.m. 3:30 Ferry service by advance reservation for groups of 25 or more. DAILY Call (415) 435-2131 to find out if you can “piggyback” with groups Tiburon Ferry Terminal Depart from Pier 39 FARES: Round Trip (*Limit one Behind Guaymus Restaurant & the Adult (13 and over) $13.50 free child, Intersection of Child (6 - 12) $11.50 ages 2 Tiburon Blvd. & Main St. in Tiburon Children (3 - 5) $3.50 and under, Seasonal, May - October Toddlers (ages 2 and under) Free* per paying Vallejo Ferry Terminal Bicycles $1.00 adult.) www.baycrossings.com For the most current schedule and other information, visit 289 Mare Island Way in Vallejo www.angelislandferry.com / Schedule Subject to change w/o notice Sponsored by

ALAMEDA/OAKLAND ALAMEDA/OAKLAND Weekdays to San Francisco Weekends and Holidays to San Francisco Depart Depart Arrive S.F. Arrive S.F. Depart Depart Arrive S.F. Arrive S.F. Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 6:00 a.m. 6:10 a.m. 6:30 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m. 10:10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:05 7:15 7:35 -- 11:30 11:20 12:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 8:10 8:20 8:40 -- 1:45 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:20 2:35 9:15 9:25 9:45 10:00 4:15 4:05 4:45 4:55 11:00 10:50 11:30 11:45 5:45 5:35 ---- 6:25 1:35 p.m. 1:20 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 7:10 7:00 ---- 7:50 2:40 2:25 3:05 3:20 Weekends and Holidays from San Francisco 4:45 4:30 -- 5:15 Depart S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Arrive 5:50 5:40 6:20 -- Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland 6:20^ 6:05^ -- 6:50 9:15 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 10:10 a.m. 9:55 a.m. 6:55 6:45 7:20 -- VALLEJO 10:50 - - - 11:20 11:30 7:55 7:45 8:25 8:40 1:00 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. VALLEJO – SAN FRANCISCO 8:55 8:45 --- 9:25 3:30 3:45 4:05 4:15 Travel time between Vallejo and Weekdays from San Francisco 5:00 5:15 5:35 5:45 San Francisco is approximately 60 minutes. Depart S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Arrive 6:30 6:40 7:00 7:10 Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland No ferry service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Presidents Day. Weekdays -- 6:30 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:05 a.m. -- 7:35 8:20 8:10 ONE WAY 10 Ticket 20 Ticket Monthly Depart Vallejo Depart S.F. Depart Pier 41 -- 8:40 9:25 9:15 FARES: Regular Clipper Book Book Pass to S.F Ferry Ferry Bldg. Fisherman’s Wharf 10:15 a.m. 10:30 10:50 11:00 Adult (13+) $6.25 $4.75 $50.00 $90.00 $170.00 Building to Vallejo to Vallejo 12:45 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Youth (5-12) $3.50 $3.50 5:30 a.m. 6:35 a.m. ----- 1:45 2:00 2:20 2:35 Senior (65+) # $3.10 $3.10 6:30 7:35 ----- Active Military ^ $5.00 N/A 3:45 4:10 4:30 4:45 PURCHASE TICKETS 7:00 8:30 ------5:00 5:20 5:40 5:50 Child under 5 FREE FREE ONBOARD THE FERRY Scool Groups* $2.00 N/A 7:45 8:55 ------5:20 5:40 6:00 6:15 for information (MON. to FRI.) Short Hop** $1.50 N/A (415) 705 8291 10:00 11:10 # 11:30 a.m. --- 6:25 6:45 6:55 Short Hop Senior $075 N/A 2:00 * p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:10 ** p.m. --- 7:25 7:45 7:55 # Seniors and disabled persons must show valid I.D., ^ Military personnel must 3:20 4:30 ----- 8:05 8:25 8:45 8:55 Regional Transit Connection Discount or Medicare Card. show military I.D. 4:05 5:15 ----- ^On Giants game days, departure goes directly to AT&T Park * To qualify, school groups must call (415) 705-8214 for advance 4:45 6:00 ----- from East Bay. Weekday schedule in effect on December 24 approval and reservations. 5:45 * 7:15 6:55 ** and 31, 2012. ** One-way between Oakland and Alameda or between the SF Ferry Building and Pier 41. Harbor Bay Ferry (EAST END OF ALAMEDA/S.F.) Fares subject to change. Weekends & Holidays Weekday Commute SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 10:00 a.m. 11:10 # a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 * p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:10 ** p.m. Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Weekday to SSF/Oyster Point 5:15 * 7:00 6:30 ** Harbor Bay S.F. Ferry S.F. Ferry Harbor Bay Depart Depart Arrive Island Bldg. Bldg. Island # To Vallejo via Pier 41. * to FB via Pier 41. ** To Vallejo via Ferry Building. Alameda Oakland SSF 6:30 a.m. 6:55 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:25 a.m. 6:25 a.m. 6:40 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:30 7:55 8:00 8:25 7:25 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 8:15 a.m. FARES: One-way 8:30 8:55 4:35 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:55 a.m. 8:10 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Adult (13-64) $13.00 5:05 p.m. 5:30 p.m 5:35 6:00 5:10 p.m. * 4:55 p.m. 5:40 p.m. Senior (65+)/Disabled/Medicare $6.50 6:05 6:30 6:35 7:00 Weekday to Alameda & Oakland Child (6-12) $6.50 7:05 7:30 7:35 8:00 Depart Arrive Arrive DayPass $24.00 No weekend or holiday service Monthly Pass (Bus / Ferry) $290.00 SSF Oakland Alameda w/Muni $349.00 ONE WAY FARES: Regular Clipper 7:20 a.m. 8:05 a.m. 7:50 a.m. Call (707) 64-FERRY or visit www.sanfranciscobayferry.com for updated information. Adult $6.50 $5.00 4:15 p.m. 4:50 p.m. 5:05 p.m. Youth (5-12) $3.25 $3.25 No Service on: Thanksgiving Day (Nov 22), Christmas Day (Dec 25), or New 5:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. ** 6:15 p.m. Children (under 5) Free Free *Boat departs from Oakland first. **Boat arrives Alameda first. Year’s Day (Jan 1) Disabled / Seniors $3.75 $3.75 Holiday Schedule in effect for: President’s Day (Feb 18) (62 & over) Adult $7.00 Active Military $5.25 N/A Youth (5-12 years) $3.50 Commute (book of 10) $55.00 N/A One-way Seniors (65+ yrs), Disabled, Medicare $3.50 Take the Ferry to Commute (book of 20) $100.00 N/A FARES: Children under 5 (with an adult) FREE GIANTS BASEBALL AT AT&T PARK Monthly Pass (book of 40) $185.00 N/A Short Hop2 $1.50 From Alameda & Oakland… Free MUNI and AC Transit Transfers Provided Short Hop Senior, Disabled, Medicare $0.75 Direct service to weekday night and all weekend & holiday games. From Vallejo… Direct service to weekday day, weekend & holiday games. ALAMEDA/OAKLAND - ANGEL ISLAND VALLEJO - ANGEL ISLAND For weekday night games, return service only. Weekends Only Weekends Only For Complete Giants Ferry Service Schedule, Tickets & Info Not Available During Winter Months Not Available During Winter Months Service Resumes in May 2013 Service Resumes in May 2013 Around the bay in December

Mad Hatter Holiday to 2012 (and is one of many farewell events more details about ZooLights, visit www. to the Exploratorium in the Palace of Fine oaklandzoo.org. ZooLights occurs daily Festival Returns to Vallejo Arts) with Exploratorium favorites old and from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will be closed Meet the Mad Hatter, with Victorian new such as the Academy Award-winning December 24 and 25 so staff members may fanfare, along with his teapot and a Sour Death Balls by Jessica Yu. All screenings spend the holiday with family. whimsical, fanciful group of companions are included in the price of admission to the in a city turned fairyland that will bring to Exploratorium. life characters from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Fisherman’s Wharf Adventures in Wonderland as part of the Announces Holiday two-day Mad Hatter Holiday Festival in Santa Train Comes Vallejo. The festival is presented for the third Calendar to Napa The Fisherman’s Wharf Community year in Vallejo’s historic downtown district Why meet Santa in a crowded mall when Benefit District (FWCBD) announces and waterfront, creating an enchanting you can meet him on board a luxury train? a full calendar of family fun for the 2012 fairytale atmosphere. Also featured are The Wine Train’s Santa Trains have been a Holiday Season. From Sunday, November rarely seen Burning Man mobiles. On local’s secret for years. Relax with a Mimosa 18 through January 2, Fisherman’s Wharf Saturday, December 1, festivities begin at or a Bloody Mary while your children will be a center of holiday lights and 1 p.m., with a parade at 4:30 p.m., tree- finally get to meet Santa and all of his activities for visitors of all ages, from unique lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., lighted boat favorite friends. These special trains have special events to year-round attractions. parade at 6:15 p.m., and Wonderland Park been designed with the kiddos in mind Events organized by the FWCDB include holiday activities from 6-8 p.m. In the and only last for an hour and a half—long a Lagoon Concert & Lighting Event on night, the Mira Theatre will presentScrooge enough to have a blast, but not too long Saturday, December 1; Fisherman’s Wharf the Musical at 8 p.m., with the Mad Hatter for the little ones. Trains leave from Napa, 2012 Crab Fest on Sunday, December Masked Ball at Alice’s Palace running from and tickets range from $20-$25 per person. 9; the Lighted Boat Parade on Friday, 7-11 p.m. and jazz jams at Conversations Visit winetrain.com for a schedule and December 14; Tree to Shining Tree from 7-11 p.m. On Sunday, December more information. Reserve your space Walking Tour and Activities throughout 2, Mira Theater will present Scrooge the today by calling (800) 427-4124. Musical at 2 and 8 p.m. There will be a Fisherman’s Wharf from November 18 tour of historical Victorian homes with a through January 2; and much more. For a complete schedule of events, visit www. jazz reception from 3-5 p.m., with music in Wales. Directed by Marvin Lightner, Holiday Lights at visitfishermanswharf.com. provided in the homes by members of the this 1963 film features a story written and Oakland Zoo Solano Community Symphony. For more narrated by Dylan Thomas, following a The last Friday of November marks the date information, see www.facebook.com/ boy’s Christmas time memories in Wales. Oakland Zoo officially turns on holiday Santaland Diaries Returns MadHatterHolidayVallejo. This annual holiday screening takes place cheer. From November 30 thru December Now in its 11th year, The Santaland Diaries at 2 p.m. in the Exploratorium’s McBean 31, hundreds of thousands of sparkling written by David Sedaris and adapted to Holiday Films at the Theater. The cinematic holiday festivities lights will illuminate the night sky to create the stage by Joe Mantello has become a continue with the Holiday Animation Film a twinkling tradition known to be the largest holiday staple for San Francisco’s audiences. Exploratorium Festival, running December 26 through LED holiday light display in the Bay Area. Locally acclaimed actor David Sinaiko puts Don’t miss the sound of Dylan Thomas’s January 1, at noon, 2 and 4 p.m., also in Dozens of colorfully lit animal-themed on his elf hat and boots to return to the voice on Saturday, December 22, when the the McBean Theater. The Annual Holiday structures will be situated throughout Eureka Theatre as everyone’s favorite elf, Exploratorium screens A Child’s Christmas Animation Festival gives a rousing send-off the Zoo, for families to enjoy during the Crumpet, bringing the true story of Sedaris’ evening hours. Santa’s sleigh is also set to Christmas memories to the stage. So come arrive from the North Pole. St. Nick will be and escape the craziness of the holidays with onsite for photo keepsakes, belly laughs, Combined Artform at the Eureka Theatre. and to hear the wee ones’ wish lists. Each The show has been nominated for a SF/Bay Sharing time with whales is a privilege. night, guests can experience the Wayne and Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for Best Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo after dark. Solo Performance. The show runs at Eureka It’s a warm holiday treat to see after hour’s Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, activities of animals in the Bug House and from December 19 – 29 at 8 pm, with Reptile Room. Starlit pathways will lead additional 3 p.m. shows December 22-24. participants to jingle and mingle through No Shows December 25. Cost: $15-50. For the candy cane lane themed rides area and more info, visit www.combinedartform. aboard the Outback Express Adventure com or call (800) 838-3006. 415-331-6267 train, for a jolly train ride in the dark! Besides being sweet, ZooLights is a family oriented evening, filled with traditional To have your event or announcement activities, designed to help one make considered for the Bay Crossings Around www.sfbaywhalewatching.com the Bay listings, please send information or merry memories of the winter season. For a press release to: [email protected].

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