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27 CalCup Race Suspense by jane morson

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6 August 2006 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com WATERFRONT VIEWS BAYCROSSINGS August 2006 Volume 7, Number 7

Joyce Aldana, Publisher Bobby Winston, Proprietor Michelle R. Moday, Editor San Francisco

ADVERTISING & MARKETING Convention & Visitors Joel Williams, Advertising & Marketing Director Eric Shatin, Advertising Sales Bureau Presents GRAPHICS & PRODUCTION Francisco Arreola, Designer / Web Producer Marketing Plan for ART DIRECTION Francisco Arreola; Michelle R. Moday City’s $7.37 Billion STAFF WRITERS & EDITORIAL Dianne Boate & Robert Meyer, Libations; Tourism Industry Patrick Burnson, Book Editor; Bill Picture, News & Features; Mary E. Shacklett, Technology; Guy Span, SP; Joel Williams, Brew Review The San Francisco Convention & Visitors CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kristen Bole; Denise Dohogne; John Goodwin, Bureau (SFCVB) will present its sales and Kimmie Haworth; Scott Hargis; Brenda Kahn; marketing plan for fi scal year 2006/2007 Alex Kolovyansky; Ed & Pam McGrath; Mark Mazzaferro; Dan Sankey in a special briefi ng for SFCVB members

ACCOUNTING on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 8 to 10AM at Cindy Henderson the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, 600 DISTRIBUTION Stockton St. Franz the Man; Marine Marketing; Reliable Distribution Newly appointed SFCVB President & CEO Joe D’Alessandro and the Subscribe: By mail: $35 / year (12 monthly issues) Bureau’s top executive staff will present Online: www.baycrossings.com/subscribe.asp the Bureau’s programs for 2006-2007. Advertising Inquiries: “Our members represent all the (707) 556-3323, [email protected] potential experiences and businesses Museum Plans for Presidential Battleship Bay Crossings that visitors seek,” D’Alessandro said. Ferry Building, #22 USS Iowa Docked at Vallejo’s Waterfront San Francisco, CA 94111 “We are only effective when we work A Division of Nematode Media, LLC as a team, and we will continue to work closely with our members to make San Francisco the destination of choice.” Corrections & Letters ferry), Marine World Vallejo and Napa Please send comments, letters or requests for The $15 registration fee includes BY JAMES FISHER Wine Country. Also, Vallejo is uniquely corrections to [email protected] a continental breakfast and materials. qualifi ed due to its proximity to IOWA’s Attendees will receive a printed copy of f non-profi t group Historic Ships current location in the Benicia mothball the marketing plan, which details how the Memorial at Pacifi c Square has its fl eet and, more importantly, to the Mare Bureau will market San Francisco in the way, Vallejo Baylink Ferry riders Island Naval Shipyard with its rich Naval upcoming fi scal year. Speakers will also may soon be treated to views of heritage. elaborate on trends in the convention, the battleship USS Iowa as they According to Merylin Wong, President leisure travel and international markets. arrive at the Vallejo ferry building. The and Director of Historic Ships, the IOWA Participants can register by contacting I group has been working to obtain the would stimulate the Bay Area economy, Sarika Patel at (415) 227-2666 or IOWA to create a museum for the last provide educational opportunities email [email protected] or online at 10 years, and is now backing a proposal with various institutions including the www.sfvisitor.org/memberinfo/htlm/ to berth the IOWA at the now closed California Maritime Academy in Vallejo, EventCalendar.html. Mare Island Naval Shipyard, just across and could serve as a command center in the Mare Island channel from downtown the event of a disaster. Vallejo. Support for berthing the IOWA IOWA was originally slated to go to in Vallejo has come from the Vallejo Visit and shop the In future issues of San Francisco, but plans changed when City Council, residents of the Bay Bay Crossings the San Francisco City Council declined Area who have signed petitions and Bay Crossings store! support for berthing the ship. Historic civic and veteran’s groups throughout Magazine... Ships Memorial then selected Vallejo surrounding Bay Area counties. No tax Located at the as the preferred location for the IOWA. dollars are involved in the proposal. center of the The City of Stockton is also preparing a Funding will come from private and SEPTEMBER Harvest proposal to submit to the Navy to berth corporate donations and admission fees Ferry Building the Iowa. to the museum. Marketplace OCTOBER History Supporters of the museum plan In July 2006, Mark Mazzaferro, believe Mare Island, Vallejo is the ideal site public information offi cer/spokesman, NOVEMBER Game on due to its central Bay Area location, which City of Vallejo, sent an email in response is within easy reach of San Francisco (by for comment on behalf of Vallejo Mayor

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Anthony J Intintoli. It stated that Vallejo In order to convince the Navy to enthusiastically supports the museum berth the IOWA at Vallejo, Historic plan but was “not in the position to offer Ships Memorial is seeking letters of fi nancial support, now, in the foreseeable support and monetary donations. future. Letters and donations may be “Having an historic symbol such sent to Historic Ships Memorial as the Iowa at Mare Island would be at Pacific Square, P.O. Box 361, a wonderful addition to the tourism Vallejo, CA 94590. You can learn opportunities already in place in the City more about the IOWA at its web and the region,” Inintoli said, “The rich site, www.battleshipIowa.org naval history of Mare Island makes for a perfect setting for a highly decorated ship. Force One of its day, transporting our its newest FDR site. Vallejo would be the Hopefully, the Historic Ships effort will nation’s only four-term and handicapped only city with a fl oating Presidential site at result in signifi cant fund-raising needed President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, its waterfront. to make bringing the Iowa to Vallejo a to the Tehran Conference to meet with During her six decades of service, reality, and we applaud their efforts.” Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin. USS IOWA came to the Bay Area for a USS IOWA is the namesake of The IOWA is the only U.S. Naval ship variety of reasons – repairs, maintenance, the most powerful and fastest class of with a bathtub, installed to accommodate overhaul, dry-dock, decommissioning and battleships ever built by the American President Roosevelt on his historic cruise. recommissioning ceremonies. people. It has teak decks and armor USS IOWA was present at the On April 20, 2001, USS IOWA plating 16 inches thick, is three football ceremony marking the end of World War arrived in the Bay Area to join the Suisun fields long, and has a displacement of II and communicated the events of that Bay Reserve Fleet (a.k.a. Mothball fl eet), in 58,000 tons. Built in 1943 at a cost of day when world peace was achieved. The Benicia, where it is today, awaiting a fi nal $120 million, the ship served as the Air Roosevelt Institute has named USS IOWA call of duty.

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a diverse number of organizations and In April 2006, the panels’ Oakland artists to present arts programming in recommendations were approved by Oakland and bring art to young people the Funding Advisory Committee prior City Council via the classroom or after school. to advancing to the Cultural Affairs The Cultural Funding Program has Commission. After the Commission’s Approves four core funding categories: validation, the recommendations were • The Organization Project grant presented to the Oakland City Council’s $1.1 million supports Oakland-based Life Enrichment Committee on June 13. nonprofi t organizations producing The recommendations received Oakland in Cultural arts activities for the Oakland City Council approval at the June 20, public’s benefi t. 2006 meeting. Funding Grants • Art in the Schools funds activities Organizational activities supported that expose young people in range from Prescott Clown Theatre’s Oakland public schools to quality, after-school program to AXIS Dance 73 Local Arts Groups and hands-on arts experiences in a Company’s innovative performances Artists to Receive Support school setting. combining dancers with and without • Individual Artist Project funding disabilities to The Crucible’s fiery supports work by Oakland artists collaborations of arts and industry. akland.CA – The that culminates in a local public Individual artist grants will support Oakland City Council activity or event for the benefi t of projects like John Santos’ public approved $1.1 million the community. tumbadora drumming lecture and in fi scal year 2006-07 • The fi nal funding category, hands-on workshops, Shailja Patel’s one- grants to Oakland- Organizational Assistance, is a woman, spoken-word project depicting Obased nonprofit organizations and two-part program that promotes East Indian stories and Lisa Mezzacappa’s individual artists through the City’s the health and stabilization of community sound and experimental Cultural Funding Program. Oakland’s nonprofi t music compilation CD. The Cultural Funding Program will arts providers. Applications for the Cultural Funding distribute $1,180,262 in grants ranging Program’s 2007-08 cycle are expected to from $4,000 to $74,140 to 73 different Following the grant application be released by early October 2006 with recipients. deadline in January 2006, review panels submission deadlines in January 2007. These grants will promote the comprised of Bay Area professional When released, the applications will be health and stabilization of Oakland’s artists and arts administrators combed available at www.oaklandculturalarts.org nonprofi t arts groups as well as assist through the 128 eligible applications. or by calling (510) 238-2103.

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12 August 2006 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com Floating World Utopia Seascape One, Future Living Designed to Serve, Sail, Sustain

BY BILL PICTURE days out of the year under the power of its own massive that I see the world going in.” sail and cruising past the many cultural hotspots that Seascape One will afford its residents and guests a dot this historic part of the world. At a total height of multitude of amenities, from convention facilities and or the last fi fteen years, Bay Area resident 3,000 feet, Seascape One will be the tallest habitable museums, to a world-class performing arts center and David Grassi has dreamed of one-day structure in the world, dwarfi ng even the Taipei 101 year-round indoor ski slopes. creating his own fl oating utopia. Inspired tower in Taiwan. Its own fl eet of seaplanes and hydrofoils will allow by the all-in-one experience afforded by Another thing that sets Seascape One apart Seascape One’s passengers to enjoy daytrips to nearby today’s cruise ship lines, Grassi’s Seascape from its nearest cousin, the cruise ship, is that, while land destinations for business or pleasure. OneF project is a fl oating community with thousands vacationers will be welcome aboard for shorter-term But Grassi insists that the project’s most unique of luxurious rooms, miles of shopping arcades, urban stays, this unique, car-free and totally green fl oating aspect is the unique living environment’s ability to adapt piazzas, world-class cultural venues, recreational facilities environment will serve as a year-round home for many to suit the needs of each individual guest. and hundreds of acres of pristine green space, including of its passengers. For instance, condominiums and hotel rooms will be parks, lakes and its own white-sand beaches. “Only the very wealthy will be able to afford [to live able to be reconfi gured using moveable pods. If a guest Unlike a cruise ship, Seascape One will serve as both on Seascape One] initially,” says Grassi, a San Francisco- feels like working out, he or she will be able to call down a destination and its own port of call. Seascape One will based contractor by trade. “But I think that, one day, to the front desk and order a fi tness pod, which would never dock, tooling around the Mediterranean Sea 365 everyone will want to live like this. This is the direction then be attached, via an interior corridor, to his or her

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suite for as long as requested. Over the course of the last three years, Grassi has Living spaces will be totally interactive as well, collaborated with a team of architects, designers and with beds, tables and seating that will fold out from animators to fl esh out his idea. Last year, with a proposal the walls, fl oor and ceiling at the touch of a button. and pages of artist renderings to show to potential Residents and guests will even be able to program investors, Grassi began the arduous process of trying room colors. to raise money to pay for the project’s fi nal design. Seascape One will also be a self-sustainable habitat. The design process, he estimates, will cost between $3 Wind turbines, hydro turbines and millions of square million and $5 million, and take two or three years to feet of solar cells will provide electrical energy for guests complete. and businesses, onboard desalination stations will Construction will then take another three to four provide fresh water, and recycled wastewater will be used years to complete, according to Grassi, and will cost to irrigate landscaped areas and hydroponic crops for several billion dollars. He proposes that a host country, food production. Grassi expects that the fully sustainable probably Third World, provide seaside land on which environment he envisions will serve as a model for future to build a dry dock, where the fl oating island would be generations of developers. constructed. The dry dock could then be used to build

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more of these structures. will be more willing to take such a substantial fi nancial While Seascape One would be designed largely by “I’m starting to think that this leap of faith. American engineers, local skilled laborers would be “It’s a clean, sane, intelligent, green environment, employed for the construction phase of the project. Not project just seems too futuristic to designed totally for people,” Grassi adds. “I think that’s only will this minimize construction costs for Seascape the Donald Trump’s of the world.” what architecture should be, for people. And someday One’s creators, it will also provide huge economic — David Grassi it will be. So why not start that right now?” benefi ts for the host country. “The word ‘outsourcing’ scares a lot of people, but For more information about Seascape One, visit the fact is, you can’t stop it,” Grassi argues. “And we www.seascape1.com. would only be outsourcing menial tasks for the most seemed like common sense to all of us. But I’m starting part.” to think that this project just seems too futuristic to The fi nal price tag, he estimates, will be in the the Donald Trump’s of the world.” ballpark of $27 billion. Grassi is now seeking out investors in Asia, “We haven’t had any takers yet [in the United particularly China and India, whom he believes are States],” Grassi jokes. “It’s funny, because these ideas more forward-thinking. Therefore, he suspects they

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www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS August 2006 15 Celebrate Good Times Top Ten Reasons to Escape to … in Vallejo! Point Reyes This Summer August Events Wednesday Night oint Reyes, CA – Gas prices at falcons, and a chorus of songbirds. or above $3 a gallon, sweltering Celebrations heat, need a break from work, 7. Clean, beautiful beaches – Point Downtown Vallejo Reyes National Seashore: Drakes, Summertime Fun in Vallejo! looking for a place to relax and Wildcat, Limantour are the only beaches AUGUST 2 - SEPT. 20 reenergize? Point Reyes is just Live music on 2 stages, 6-8:30 pm Pthe tonic you’re looking for. in CA that have received the Blue Flag Farmer’s Market 4-8 pm certifi cation from the U.S. Clean Beaches Arts & Crafts, Classic Cars, Only a short drive from San Francisco Council (CBC), in partnership with the Kid’s Activities, FREE admission and other communities in Northern CA, International Blue Flag Program, as clean Point Reyes is the ideal escape. Need and healthy beaches. Infineon Raceway – convincing? Here are 10 reasons why August Events Point Reyes should be your next vacation 8. A spectacular natural treasure in Sonoma destination. your own backyard AUGUST 4-6: NHRA – Point Reyes Summernationals Div. 7 Drag Races National Seashore AUGUST 25-27: IRL Grand Prix Top 10 Reasons to 9. Hey, if it is good features 80 miles of of Sonoma – IndyCar Series Visit Point Reyes enough for The www.infineonraceway.com unspoiled coastline, 1. High gas prices? Prince of Wales and 147 miles of hiking Summertime Not a problem. Point The Duchess of Corn- trails, backcountry at the Maritime Reyes can be reached wall, then it’s good campgrounds and California Maritime Academy in less than a tank several beaches waiting SAT. AUGUST 19; 6:00 PM of gas from most enough for you! to be explored. Outdoor concert northern California Little Charlie & the Nightcats destinations, 9. Hey, if it is FREE admission . www.csum.edu including the San Francisco Bay Area and good enough for The Prince of Wales and 13th Annual Sacramento. The Duchess of Cornwall, then it’s good enough for you! Vallejo Jazz, Art & 2. Escape the heat. While temperatures Wine Festival inland soar to triple digits, the average high 10. Point Reyes Lodging offers a variety of Vallejo Marina temperature in Point Reyes in August is a lodging (more than 100 rooms), a winery, SAT. & SUN. AUGUST 26 & 27 refreshing 64 degrees F. ranches with horses, Victorian houses, Featuring world-class jazz performers: Bay Area Living Legends, lodges and cottages on the bay from Larry Vukovich Quartet, 3. The Point Reyes Lighthouse and which to choose. Each property specializes Montclair Women’s Big Band coastal bluffs offer some of the best vantage in comfortable accommodations and Mo’ Rockin’ Project, plus points to view the magnificent Pacific personal attention, and you don’t have Fine Art Gallery, Wine/Beer Tasting Ocean and an occasional whale or two. to be a Prince or Duchess to be treated $15/one day; $25/two days Montclair royally. Women’s Big Band www.JazzFestival.com 4. Activities galore – hiking, biking, Point Reyes Lodging is an association kayaking, horseback riding, beachcombing, of 15 inns and cottages located in the Enjoy these events and more with a scenic cruise bird watching, relaxing… communities of Inverness, Olema and from San Francisco’s fabulous Ferry Building!! Point Reyes Station near Point Reyes For schedule, see the Vallejo BayLink ad in this paper. 5. Satisfy a hunger for a menu of fresh, National Seashore. For more information natural ingredients – Tomales Bay oysters, about Point Reyes Lodging or to make a Check out our Weekend Getaway Packages organically-grown fruits and vegetables, reservation, visit www.ptreyes.com or call natural beef, Farmstead blue cheese, (800) 539-1872. at area hotels and explore surprising Vallejo! and award-winning wines. On Saturday Online visitors can check availability For more information, mornings visit the locally-grown, all- and make a reservation 24 hours a day. 800-4-VALLEJO or 707.642.3653 organic Farmer’s Market. While visiting the Website, don’t forget to enter the drawing for a free night’s stay or VisitVallejo.com 6. Check out the critters – Tule elk, Mule at a participating Point Reyes Lodging 16 August 2006 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com deer, sea lions, harbor seals, hawks, Peregrine property. on Spare the Air Days Free-Ride Offer Lures Thousands on Spare the Air Days

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o fare! Thanks for sparing the air.” That’s the upbeat message that “ greeted transit riders throughout the nine- countyNN San Francisco Bay Area during a three-day smog alert in late June. The free-ride promotion proved to be so popular that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District moved quickly to extend the promotion beyond the initial three-day scope and to essentially double their free-ride offer to six days. Under the original plan announced this past spring, MTC and the Air

District committed to providing free Photo by Noah Berger transit rides on the fi rst three Spare the Eye-catching buses wrapped in Spare the Air colors, including this County Connection bus in Contra Costa County, carried the free transit message Air non-holiday weekdays during the around the Bay Area. 2006 summer/fall smog season, setting aside $7.5 million to reimburse the 25 proved to be just the ticket; compared three-day June alert. The innovative smog-busting participating transit agencies for lost to typical weekday patterns, nearly a half “The region did the best it could, campaign has caught the eye of the fares. million additional travelers fl ocked to the considering the weather,” said MTC California Council for Environmental In a departure from past Spare the region’s busses, trains and ferries, bumping spokesman Randy Rentschler. “These and Economic Balance, which recently Air campaigns, MTC and the Air District up ridership by about 10 percent across ridership gains are still very impressive.” recognized MTC, BART and the Bay decided to make the free-ride offer good the board over the course of the three-day Buoyed by the enthusiastic ridership Area Air Quality Management District throughout the day and into the evening alert. showing, and determined to ward off with the prestigious “Edmund G. ‘Pat’ instead of just during the morning While the free-ride promotion further air quality exceedances, MTC Brown Award” for their partnership in commute. had the intended effect of signifi cantly and the Air District scrambled to come initiating the Spare the Air free-transit The new approach was put to the boosting ridership during the midday as up with another $6 million to fund free program, which is now in its third year. test early in the season when record high well as commute hours, certain hot spots, transit rides on an additional three Spare The public can receive advance temperatures and low winds combined nonetheless, experienced exceedances of the Air days. The two agencies acted just notifi cation of “Spare the Air” days by to trigger alerts on three back-to-back the federal eight-hour standard for ozone in time for a second series of air alert days registering for “AirAlerts” at the website: weekdays in June. The extended hours (the main ingredient in smog) during the that occurred in July. www.sparetheair.org

Spare the Air Stats Behind the healthy 10 percent overall surge in transit ridership across the Bay Area In terms of sheer numbers of new passengers, San Francisco Muni is in during the summer’s first three Spare the Air days (compared to typical weekday first place, with more than 135,000 additional riders taking advantage of the patterns) are some phenomenal numbers, particularly among ferry systems. free-ride offer (representing a 7 percent increase). The Alameda-Oakland Ferry (to San Francisco) reported a 190 percent The East Bay’s AC Transit also had a good showing, with a 15 percent increase in riders over the course of the three days, while Golden Gate Transit rise in ridership that translated to 94,000 extra riders on its buses. BART’s reported a 269 percent rise in passengers on the Sausalito-San Francisco 8 percent rise translated to 78,000 additional riders. Next in line was the ferry and a 74 percent increase on the Larkspur-S.F. ferry. Valley Transportation Authority in Santa Clara County, with nearly 56,000 Caltrain enjoyed a 44 percent leap in ridership along its 77-mile route linking new riders (a 14 percent jump on its buses and a 20 percent increase on San Francisco to San Jose and Gilroy. its light-rail lines).

18 August 2006 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com November Ballot Gives Voters Chance Companion Measures Offer More to Restore Transportation Network Help for Transportation, Housing By John Goodwin

Two companion measures to the transportation infrastructure bond measure, Propositions 1A and BY JOHN GOODWIN 1C, will appear on the November ballot as well. If approved by a majority of voters, Proposition ith the Bay Area’s fleet of 1A would largely close the loophole that has ferries, buses and railcars rapidly allowed the governor and Legislature to divert aging, local streets increasingly voter-approved Proposition 42 funds away from pockmarked by potholes and transportation to plug holes in the state’s General Fund. Overwhelmingly approved by California congestion at the region’s most Photo by Tom Tracy Wnotorious freeway bottlenecks going from bad to worse, voters in 2002, Proposition 42 was intended to the upcoming November statewide election — and its ensure that all the taxes motorists pay at the nearly $20 billion transportation infrastructure bond pump would go to transportation. But it included measure — certainly comes at an opportune time. provisions that allowed the Legislature — by a If approved by a majority of California voters, Photo by Peter Beeler Photo by Golden Gate Transit two-thirds vote — to suspend the measure if the Proposition 1B — the Highway Safety, Traffic The transportation infrastructure bond on the November ballot governor issued a proclamation declaring that Reduction, Air Quality and Port Security Act of could deliver billions to improve port security, and upgrade transferring the funds to transportation would transit systems throughout California. 2006 — could deliver more than $4 billion worth of negatively affect the General Fund. The governor transportation improvements in the nine-county Bay and legislators took advantage of these provisions Area. While this is far short of the amount needed to its 20 percent share of the state population, that would for three consecutive years. restore the region’s transit, road and highway systems translate into more than $2 billion.” Beginning June 30, 2007, Proposition 1A to mint condition, it would begin to reverse a decades- MTC’s estimates for dollars potentially fl owing would permit the state to borrow Proposition long trend toward underinvestment that has badly to the Bay Area also incorporate a share of several 42 funds only twice in any 10-year period; and tarnished the Golden State’s transportation network. other competitive programs that would be funded, then only on the condition that the funds would Based on established funding formulas, the including: be repaid with interest and within three years. A Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) • $100 million for a Port Security Program, second loan of Proposition 42 funds would not be estimates the Bay Area would receive $1.3 billion through which the State Offi ce of Emergency allowed until the first loan was fully repaid. MTC for public transportation modernization and Services would fund grants for ports, harbors, analysts estimate that approval of Proposition 1A improvement, $375 million for local streets and roads ferryboat operators and ferry terminal would provide about $270 million in additional and $348 million for highway improvements and operators around the state; transportation funding to the Bay Area each year, other projects specifi ed in the State Transportation • $1 billion for projects to reduce vehicle including $113 million for local street and road Improvement Program (STIP). emissions related to freight movement along maintenance. Bay Area projects also would be eligible to compete California’s trade corridors; Proposition 1C is a $2.8 billion bond measure for billions of additional dollars through several other • $200 million to retrofi t or replace school buses focused on affordable housing that includes programs identifi ed in the bond measure: to reduce children’s exposure to diesel exhaust; $850 million for regional planning, housing and • Corridor Mobility Program • $500 million for rehabilitation of the infill incentives that would be administered by the ($4.5 billion statewide); state highway system; state Department of Housing and Community • Trade Corridors • $250 million to fund local signal-light Development. This money could be used for ($2 billion statewide); synchronization and other intelligent anything from traffic mitigation to parkland • State-Local Partnership Program transportation system improvements; acquisition, though follow-up legislation is ($1 billion statewide); and • $400 million (including $150 million for expected to provide more definition of project • Transit Security ($1 billion statewide). rolling stock) to improve intercity rail travel eligibility. Voter approval of Proposition 1C also around the state; would provide $300 million to fund grants for cities, “The Bay Area will have to compete with the rest • $250 million for high-priority grade separation counties or transit agencies for infrastructure of the state for dollars from these programs, and most and railroad crossing improvements; and to make transit-oriented development (TOD) of the funding decisions will be made by the California • $125 million to match federal funds for seismic feasible and loans for transit-oriented housing Transportation Commission,” explained MTC Chair work on local bridges, ramps and overpasses. developments within a quarter-mile of a transit Jon Rubin. “So, we can’t predict exactly how much the Funding for all programs supported by the station. For a project to be eligible for funding, at Bay Area would get. But given the amount of congestion bond measure would be provided over least 15 percent of the housing development’s we have, I expect the region to compete very strongly. If 10 years, subject to annual appropriation units must be affordable for at least 55 years. the Bay Area were to receive funding in proportion to by the Legislature.

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Dockside Dwelling: Living Ship to Shore Denise’s “Top Picks” for Best Places Around the Bay to Begin Living the Ultimate Waterfront Lifestyle

BY DENISE DOHOGNE From my experience, the answer is almost always found by looking to the Bay and Delta regions of Solano, here’s nothing like the Napa and Contra Costa Counties. This serenity of relaxing at area’s scenic waterways offer over 1,000 home at the end of the navigable miles of pristine shoreline, day, sipping a glass of numerous yacht clubs and harbors, new wine, while watching the and exciting community revitalization, Tsunset over the water. Or as enjoyable as breathtaking water views, and myriad having friends and loved ones over on a wildlife watching opportunities. warm, sunny day to barbeque on your To advise my clients where to home private deck overlooking the marina, search, I’ve come up with a “top picks” before going out for an evening cruise list of waterfront developments (in no on the bay on your boat, docked right particular order), many of which are in front of your home. newer construction and becoming quite Nothing compares to the popular places to live. All are within easy enchantment of falling asleep to the access to the modern conveniences of distant sound of fog horns romantically civilization. calling in the night, waking up to the crisp, clean ocean air, and walking down Benicia to the shore for a stroll with the dog and • Portside Village, completed in a mug of fresh coffee. 1999, is a marina community One of the most common questions of contemporary village-style town I get from people seeking this lifestyle is homes designed for the utmost in where to fi nd the best opportunities for live-ability, within walking distance homes in great communities on the water via waterfront esplanade to the in the Bay Area. downtown historic main street.

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• Harbor Walk is a beautiful new local charm and natural beauty solitude found along the Delta shores coastal residential/commercial There’s nothing more right in your own front yard. or the nautical charm and spirit of the community located where the heart marina life, there is a waterfront home of historic downtown meets the conducive to a relaxing, yet Others that make my list and certainly that’s just right for everyone. There are water. The architecture and active, lifestyle than having deserve mention are: numerous places within our beautiful interior design combines old town a “vacation home” that’s Bay Area to enjoy waterfront living – we charm and contemporary • Hercules-Pinole waterside are certainly blessed that there are so amenities, with a live-work your real home year-round. developments many to choose from. lifestyle. • Promenade at Delta Coves, Suisun • Waterfront Village is a new City Marina community of eleven beautiful Denise Dohogne is a Waterfront single family homes in a highly to the rippling blue of the Napa • Marina Park /Downtown, Real Estate Specialist serving desirable location directly on River, you’ll experience few greater Pittsburg Marina the San Francisco Bay & Delta the waterfront one block pleasures in life than sailing • Discovery Bay regions of Solano, Napa and from downtown. home to your own private dock. Contra Costa Counties. She • Delta Coves, Bethel is broker/owner of Denise Vallejo/Glen Cove Point Richmond Island (2008) Dohogne Real Estate in Benicia, • Vista Del Mar is a community of • SeaCliff Estates is a newer Captain of the vessel Hey Diddle luxurious Mediterranean-style community of single family homes There’s nothing more conducive to a Diddle and member of the single family water view homes set on a hillside with sweeping relaxing, yet active, lifestyle than having Vallejo Yacht Club. perched above the Glen Cove views of San Francisco Bay a “vacation home” that’s your real home www.DeniseDohogne.com Marina and the Alfred Zampa overlooking the Richmond Yacht year-round. www.DocksideDwelling.com Bridge, the newest suspension Club. This is a special place with Whether you enjoy the beauty and bridge built in the U.S. in 35 years. Hidden behind a palm-lined gated entry to afford the ultimate in privacy and ambience, one can escape here to a home that feels like a resort. For Customer Service as Refreshing as a • Harbor Homes is a small waterfront community of newer Day on the Water town homes sitting on the protected Glen Cove Waterfront “Thanks to your claims representative, Park and Bay Trail, next to the our claim was handled in a timely and Glen Cove Marina, right below professional manner. Your actions let us know we had the full support of BoatU.S. Marine Vista Del Mar. Insurance and that you truly cared about resolving our small tragedy.” • Mare Island includes a broad range —J & S DeGour, BoatU.S. Insureds of home styles and sizes, ranging from single-family residences to At BoatU.S., we know how precious your boat is to you, no matter where you live town homes. Neighborhoods are or where you boat. That’s why we bring designed with curved tree-lined the same level of service and expertise to streets, neighborhood parks and every claim, regardless of size or location. broad sidewalks, and many will We’re committed to getting boaters back on the water quickly and easily – setting enjoy views across the bay the standard for over four decades.

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Then you emerge, blinking, into the intense sunlight It takes maybe three seconds for the sound of a race BY SCOTT HARGIS and fi nd yourself overlooking the track, which is busy car to build to the point where you feel it like a physical with offi cial-looking people performing obscure tasks and force pushing you back into your seat. The sound peaks, hen you first walk into the carrying themselves as insiders always do in the presence of and your attention is riveted to the track where a blue- Grandstands at Infi neon Speedway, outsiders. You fi nd a seat, balance your chili dog on your and-lime-green rocket on wheels is fl ying by at what looks in Sonoma, your fi rst impression is knee and await developments. like Warp Factor Eight. that it’s much like any other sports So far, you could be in AT&T Park, McAfee Stadium In another three seconds, the car has traversed the space venue. You walk through a dimly or Monster Park, but here’s where the resemblance ends in front of the grandstands and is out of sight around a lit,W concrete tunnel lined with food vendors, souvenir — without warning, a whining, buzzing noise builds to corner. The roar subsides. You start breathing again and fi nd stands and fi lled with families clutching their tickets and over 115 decibels, an intensity that not only precludes that your chili dog has fallen off your knee and is resting looking for the restrooms. conversation, but all rational thought processes as well. upside-down on your shoe. This is NASCAR. There are people who spend thousands of dollars to witness this — travel expenses from as far away as Southern California, weekend passes, programs, beer, souvenirs and yes, hot dogs. There are also people who would willingly spend thousands of dollars to avoid it. And they aren’t the people you think they are. Scott Bianchini, from Pacifi ca, would qualify in most people’s minds as a stereotypical NASCAR fan — he sports a long, bushy beard, wears a camoufl age NASCAR fans (from left): John Creen of Modesto and two young fans; Desi Madrid of Santa Rosa; pit crew member Ben Johnson of Owensboro, KY; unidentifi ed man enjoying a corndog. Top (from left): Infi neon Raceway, Sonoma; fans crowd the fence to see the action. Photos by Scott Hargis baseball cap and remembers fondly the days of dirt wheel, but the fans can’t really see it from the stands, tracks, unpaid drivers who changed their own oil and and for the most part seem oblivious of it. They’re the early culture of the sport. He had come to Infi neon showing up for the thrill. to watch the qualifying heats, but says he’s drifting But it’s also big business. The Infi neon Speedway away from NASCAR because of the corrupting does not release revenue or attendance information, infl uence of the money that has taken this sport but the most recent economic impact study (1999) from its red-dirt, southern roots to the mainstream projected overall revenues, including hotel, restaurant of American culture. and ticket sales approaching $1 million, and a large “It’s less sport and more entertainment now,” says event like the Nextel Cup Series in June will attract Bianchini, who grew up with NASCAR and admires 100,000 fans, an offi cial with the track said. drivers Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Denny Hamlin. With this kind of revenue, municipalities are Conversely, Ben Balester, a chef at Poggio in eager to get in on the action. But local citizens aren’t Sausalito, was in the stands, wearing designer sunglasses always so eager. and watching avidly as his friend Austin Cameron drove The proposed Riverside Motorsports Park in car number 28 in the qualifying rounds. A chef? From Atwater, CA is facing opposition from citizens, Sausalito? Yep. And he’s not alone. County Supervisors and even chicken farmers NASCAR is “in,” like iPods and Mini Coopers. concerned mainly with noise pollution. Also cited And with this new breed of fan comes money and a in the 3200-page environmental report released new kind of NASCAR. Bubba from Georgia is here, by Merced County were issues stemming from the so is Raj from Berkeley and Erika from San Francisco’s anticipated 50,000 fans expected to attend races at Marina District. the new complex. NASCAR drivers today are celebrities in their own “The biggest issue is traffi c,” says Bill Nicholson, right. And they aren’t all southern good ol’ boys, either. Merced County Planning Director. With a county While the unoffi cial home state of stock car racing is population of just over 200,000, an infl ux of 50,000 South Carolina, drivers today hail from all over. At race fans is a serious issue, both in terms of traffi c the recent Nextel Cup Series Dodge/Save Mart 350 control and air pollution. Fifty-thousand idling cars, weekend, driver Jeffrey Gordon of Vallejo, CA was lining up to enter the facility create a lot of smog. inducted into the Raceway’s “Wall of Fame.” Proponents cite the economic benefi ts of the And as it becomes more lucrative, stock car increase in visitors; but Tom Grave, spokesman for drivers’ status have climbed as well. Recently, Juan Citizens Against the Roadway (CAR) says, “Are we Pablo Montoya, a well-known Formula One Grand willing to sell out the health of our people for some

Prix driver, announced that he is switching to Stock economic gain? Fifty years from now, somebody’s Car racing, in part because of the money involved. going to say ‘How did you let that happen?’” So what is it about NASCAR? Health and traffic issues notwithstanding, In the abstract, it’s hard to understand. Most NASCAR seems here to stay. NASCAR tracks are simple ovals, and the cars go With broader popular appeal than any other around and around and around and… you get the sport in America, it seems able to please both picture. There’s always the potential for a spectacular urban sophisticates and its rural base equally crash, but the “action” is fairly tame, as compared with, — occupying a middle ground that would be say, World Cup Soccer or a good boxing match. the envy of any politician. A day at the races NASCAR fans seem to relish the chance to bear will thrill you, deafen you and satisfy your inner witness to the raw power and speed of the cars. There Bubba. Bring your earplugs, and hang on to that is certainly strategy and fi nesse going on behind the chili dog!

Above left: Nascar number 88 is driven by Dale Jarret. Top right: NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon of Vallejo receiving “Wall of Fame” plaque; Car 11 driven by Denny Hamlin; Pit Stop area at Infi neon Raceway; NASCAR stock car. Photos by Scott Hargis BOATING Empress Dances and Cruises

BY KIMMIE HAWORTH afternoons through the fall. guests are treated to lavish hors d’ouvres, Built in 2003, the 90 foot yacht boasts My friend Jan Wahl, the hat lady which include chicken, steak, a cheese rubbed wood interior and accommodates and resident movie critic on KRON platter, crudités and pasta. up to 149 guests on 3 decks. There are ave you ever wished you TV, recently lost 6 dress sizes by Chefs Jeremy McGuire and Brittney two cash bars; the wine, beer, soda and could be out on the taking a dinner-dance cruise on board Morgan are working sparkling water is served water on a beautiful the Sausalito Empress every Sunday like galley slaves keeping upstairs while a full bar day? Seeing all of the afternoon. She tells me that it is an the delicious food Jan has dwindled on a lower deck. boats that cover the absolute ball. Jan has dwindled in size coming all throughout in size by dancing I can’t wait to bayH on weekends is one of the joys of by dancing herself silly on board a the duration of the join Jan on one of her living in the Bay Area. Well now, you magnifi cent yacht. Sounds like heaven leisurely afternoon herself silly on board a nouveau diet cruises. can be part of the action, and for very to me. cruise. magnificent yacht. I’ll bet she does more little $$$. The Sausalito Empress departs from There is always dancing than drinking A unique San Francisco Bay Clipper Yacht Harbor in Sausalito every live dance music, and dining while on experience can be yours on Sunday Sunday afternoon. Then, from 4–8PM, sometimes swing, sometimes rock, and board, but I hope to experience the full guests enjoy tripping the light fantastic pleasures of the trip. on the spacious dance fl oor while the Tickets are $40, and advance August Boating Events Sausalito Empress cruises slowly around reservations are suggested since they sell San Francisco Bay, and the views are out quickly. Also, 5 percent of each cruise Master Mariners Benevolent Association Events spectacular. is donated to a local charity. www.mastermariners.org (415) 364-1656 Aug. 19; 1200-1700 Open House For Members of the Master Mariners - RSVP required - at the Spaulding Wooden Boat Center. The agenda includes a tour and discussion on the goals of SWBC and how it relates to MMBA. Contact: Terry Klaus (510) 207-4656

Tall Ship Education Academy www.tallshipacademy.org (415) 405-3703 Aug. 23-26 Tall Ship 3-day Women’s Challenge Limited to 12 participants and runs aboard the Schooner Seaward. Learn the important skills necessary to sail a large schooner in San Francisco Bay and along the coast. Fee & registration requirements.

Welcome Aboard the “Empress” Come Aboard… Private Parties for up to 149 Guests Weddings, Birthdays or Any Occasion LIVE Music on The Bay $40.00 Every Sunday from Sausalito, 4 to 8pm July 23th – From the Sons of Champlin Geoffrey Palmer Quartet July 30th – Zoo Station August 6th – Doc Kraft & His Crazy Dance Band August 13th – Boys Gone Wild Lots of Great Food • Full Cash Bar Call us for reservations-we sell out! 415-332-3291 www.BayandDelta.com 24 August 2006 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS August 2006 25 BOATING

View from the Helm: what’s so hip about boating?

BY ED & PAM MCGRATH So what’s hip in boating? • Manufacturers of marine electronics • It’s happenin’ to watch the race up- While there are essentials that every boater offer the latest and greatest in navigation close and personal. must have, there are options and trends tools. • It’s trendy to pull up to the dock at ook at the sleek ads in that can turn boating into a customized • Computer interfaces have charts Sam’s in Tiburon or Horizon’s in Sausalito the yachting magazines. good time. of the Bay on which you can see the to have dinner. image of your boat moving from point • It’s all the rage to enjoy watersports (Look at ours fi rst and Using technology to point, a dotted line remains on in the Delta behind a “muscle” boat. last, of course!) There’s Boating technology is advancing as fast as the screen allowing you to retrace • It’s smart to… Well, it’s smart to plenty to make you drool. in other industries. There is no shortage of your route. Beats bread crumbs, eh? know how to do all of these things in a LNo matter what your taste, those bells and whistles for your dream boat. safe manner. If you envision yourself relaxing Being captain • It’s smart to be the captain photos, write-ups and the promise in your custom-made-to-your-tushy We happen to think that boating in-and- and crew who know how to remain of good times can make your mouth captain’s chair while navigating via of-itself is hip. in control in any eventuality. water. In the bounty and beauty of keyboard and computer screen, your • It’s cool to be your own captain. our Bay, Delta and coastal waters, vision could certainly be a reality. • It’s stylish to invite your friends for Smart boating • Skippers now use joystick steering a cruise to the yacht club for dinner. A client of ours just did the smartest, there’s sufficient evidence that and thrusting while video cameras cover • It’s chic to serve the bubbly on the coolest, hippest thing! She hired an expert life aboard is a happenin’ life. your aft. aft deck. to go over every system on her boat and teach her what it is, how it’s used and how to trouble-shoot it. Then she took “captain lessons.” • She learned how to read navigational charts. • She learned the “rules of the The Insider's Guide to road.” • Then, she and her boat became one when she learned how to maneuver Better Boating in tight quarters as well as out in open waters. BoatU.S. Members get more out of boating Her excitement and pride were hard —more time, more savings and more inside information. After 40 years of Membership, to contain as she said to me, “I don’t just we've got more ways to help boat owners own a boat; I’m a boater!” make the most of their time on the water. This lady had no boating experience 2006 Member Services Directory prior to purchasing her trawler. She had a sense of adventure and a desire to live Discounts on Fuel, Repairs and More at Cooperating Marinas the boater’s life. Low Cost Towing Services and Following her dream then following Marine Insurance up on doing it right makes boating better A Year's Subscription to BoatU.S. Magazine for all of us. Smart boating is always in vogue. Over 600,000 Members Know—It Pays Find Towers, Cooperating Marinas and Join BoatU.S. Today! West Marine Stores Nationwide to Belong.

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CalCup Race Day Details Keeps Windsurfers on Their Toes

BY JANE MORSON committee boat, website and telephone hotline, which is key because nobody, except the CalCup organizers, knows alCup is an annual series of where the day’s races will be held; and windsurfi ng races held in the that keeps everyone in suspense. Bay Area that has 20+ years On the Friday afternoon, the of history in the Bay. day before the race (all races are on C Since the CalCup inaugural beginnings Saturday afternoons), the race location in the 1980s, where the is announced, with the races were then only held proviso of a possible in Berkeley’s south basin, update by 11AM on the CalCup has evolved. You can’t be morning of the race. Now the races are held exactly sure until Everyone involved is anywhere in the Bay the morning of the kept on their toes. Area. This is where the Today Mike Percey race, exactly where hotline comes in. is “at the helm,” a the day’s races will Everyone has access to Photo by Whit Poor position he has held be held. the telephone hotline since 1999. Taking over and the CalCup website from Don Lester and where all the details of The CalCup organizers’ day starts at weather and water predictions. Based on Emily Dale, Percey has the races can be found, around 6:30AM. First, the CalCup boat all the information, they then decide if strengthened CalCup and taken it into which includes details and a map, so that has to be prepared. Race Committee and the racing venue will change. Race day the 21st Century. participants can fi nd the day’s rigging the organizers have a breakfast meeting conditions have been known to hold up Now, CalCup has its own race and racing locations. at about 9:30AM to look at the wind, to seven races in one day’s event. Next, the course is drawn up. Afterward, the CalCup boat is towed to a boat launch site nearest to the racing venue where organizers and racing crew set the day’s racecourse. A skippers meeting is held at 12:30PM at the rigging area, then depending on the wind, the fi rst race starts at 1:30 PM. At the end of the day, the organizers put the boat safely away – until the next CalCup race day. This is the fun and suspense of CalCup, because you can’t be exactly sure until the morning of the race, exactly where the day’s races will be held. The CalCup format is very special. Where else in the world can you fi nd this? There are three more races to be held in this year’s CalCup series, unless we are “skunked,” then another date, if possible, will be added. The last three race days of the CalCup Race will be on: Aug. 19, Sep. 9 and Sep. 19. For more details visit the CalCup website www.calcupevents.com or [email protected]

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Learn to Turn

BY ALEX KOLOVYANSKY balance and weight transfer on the board. A surf board turns because of the in the direction you want to turn and Most beginners learn on a long-board drag or friction being applied to one putting pressure to that edge of the hat an incredible and fi gure out how to stand-up. Steering side or the other. Long boards typically board. It is easiest to fi rst point the upper summer for surfi ng. comes next, so let’s focus on how to take have either a single big fi n alone or with body in the direction you would like to If you’ve been out advantage of our hips and feet to turn a 2 smaller side fi ns. The function of the go in and then shift your weight through there it’s likely that long-board. fi n(s) is to keep the board on a straight your hips to bring the board to meet the you learned pretty Let’s start with what makes a board course and help it from side slipping upper your body. These are the basics Wquickly that the key to “surfing” is turn. (imagine a slippery road) down a wave. for turning a surf board and are the key The way to counter the fi n’s function elements for the bottom turn and top is to use your hips to shift weight through turn on a wave. the feet either forward or backward Mastering basic turns allows you to (imagine rocking back and forth). surf the same wave a lot longer because Shifting weight backward through the you can go where the wave is. back of the board creates resistance Those who practice other board sports, and makes it easier to turn the board. such as snowboarding or skateboarding, Conversely, shifting weight forward will find similarities in the weight reduces resistance and increases the speed shifting technique, but even if you of the board. It will take some practice to haven’t done any board sports before get used to how much force is required, with a little practice, beautiful waves so experiment. and some sunshine, you’ll be taking long The next step is actually turning the graceful cruises at Pacifi ca, Ocean Beach, board. This is accomplished by leaning or anywhere in the world.

Surf Rider Foundation Pacifica Surf Reports by Text Now that you are ready to carve up the waves, be cool and keep it clean There is a new text message service as well. in San Francisco that provides the latest surf reports at some of the The Surf Rider Foundation, a non- better known spots in the area. profi t environmental organization dedicated to the protection and You can text “SFSURF Pacifi ca” to enjoyment of the world’s oceans, 67463 (MSGME) to get the latest waves and beaches for all people surf report for Pacifi ca for free. offers beach clean up days and information. Visit www.msgme.com for more info. Now get out there and surf! Visit www.sfsurfrider.org WATERFRONT ADVENTURES August Waterfront Activities

August 5 10AM – 2PM - Pillar Point Harbor Tour, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Kayaking is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the natural setting of the lovely coast side region of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. Get up close and personal with harbor seals, marine birds and other wildlife. No previous experience necessary! $49 including equipment.

August 5 10AM – 3PM - Angel Island Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Let’s pack our kayaks and take a real kayaking adventure to Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. Specifi cally timed for optimal and safe paddling conditions, this trip is appropriate for beginner and intermediate paddlers alike. $85 including equipment.

August 6 10AM – 12PM - Ocean Beach Cleanup, Surfrider Association (SF Chapter), Ocean Beach at Fulton Street, www.sfsurfrider.org Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Ocean Beach at the end of Fulton Street and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions.

August 9 7PM – 10PM - Moonlight Paddle, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon’s silvery light refl ecting off water’s surface. Bring your friends and family to this warm welcoming event. $65 including equipment.

August 10 5:30PM – 7PM - Thursday Night Kite Board Racing at the St. Francis Yacht Club, on the Marina www.stfyc.com 30 riders on tiny surfboards fl ying huge kites race each other around a course in front of the St. Francis Yacht Club next to the Marina Green volley balls courts. Riders use sailing techniques and strategy to power their way around a course with out crashing in to other riders or tangling kites. This is the fi rst race of its kind anywhere in the world, with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Every other Thursday night.

August 12 9AM – 3PM - Tule Elk Tour, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com Paddle through the tide channels amid the majestic scenery and remote beaches of the northern part of the Bay. As we paddle along we will discover the diversity of life: Tule elk, harbor seals, bat-rays, hawks, waterfowl, sea stars and other intertidal life. $98 including equipment

August 12 10AM – 2PM - Kayak Basics: Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Are you ready to try kayaking? Maximize your fun on the water! This half-day class (4 hours) allows you to paddle a few different types of kayaks, including Touring Kayaks (for open water), Recreational Kayaks, and Sit-on-Tops. Learn the basic strokes and the difference between boat types. This class emphasizes basic water safety, but saves capsize recovery practice for later. Includes coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours! $59 including equipment.

August 13 7AM – 12PM - Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-432-2111 www.adtscuba.com From the expansive stands of the kelp forest to the unique beauty of the invertebrate and other colorful marine life, Monterey/Carmel is worth diving. Join us aboard the DV Escapade for a 2-tank dive. Refreshments on board and Nitrox available through request.

August 19 9AM – 3PM Bair Island - Corkscrew Slough, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Join us for an exploration by sea kayak of Bair Island and Corkscrew Slough! Launching from the public boat ramp on Redwood Creek in Redwood City, we cruise through a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within a national wildlife refuge. This is a fun day of easy cruising in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland right in our own backyard! $100 including equipment.

August 19 9:30AM – 5PM - Tule Elk Trip Tomales Bay, Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center, Sausalito, 415-488-1000, www.seatrekkayak.com Join Sea Trek guide Michael Morgan for an incredible all day trip paddling along the shore of Tomales Bay and hiking amongst the majestic Tule Elk. $120 including equipment.

August 19 11AM – 4PM - Corte Madera Salt Marsh Kayak Tour, Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Explore the wetlands along Corte Madera Marsh while taking in the views of Mount Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay. We paddle out in stable double sea kayaks while keeping our eyes open for the curious harbor seals that gather nearby. $70 including equipment.

August 20 9AM – 2PM - Tomales Bay Harvest Feast, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com Celebrate the local foods produced and grown in the Point Reyes Area. Work up an appetite with a morning Paddle and then return to our Inverness site for a sumptuous feast featuring, of course, locally grown oysters - barbequed/raw, organic cheeses, and organic produce and fresh brick oven-baked breads. Treat yourself, your family and friends to this delightful experience. $128 including equipment.

August 20 10AM – 2PM - Pillar Point Harbor Tour, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Kayaking is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the natural setting of the lovely coastside region of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. Get up close and personal with harbor seals, marine birds and other wildlife. No previous experience necessary. $49 including equipment.

August 24 5:30PM – 7PM - Thursday Night Kite Board Racing at the St. Francis Yacht Club, on the Marina www.stfyc.com 30 riders on tiny surfboards fl ying huge kites race each other around a course in front of the St. Francis Yacht Club next to the Marina Green volley balls courts. Riders use sailing techniques and strategy to power their way around a course with out crashing in to other riders or tangling kites. This is the fi rst race of its kind anywhere in the world, with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Every other Thursday night.

August 27 8:30AM – 11:30AM - Paddle the Gate Kayak Trip, Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center, Sausalito, 415-488-1000, www.seatrekkayak.com Are you an adventurous novice? This trip is perfect for you, and will also please the paddling experts. We’ll launch from Horseshoe Cove under the north tower of the Bridge and paddle two-person fi berglass boats. Everyone will receive a thorough and confi dence-building orientation. The fi rst of many thrills is passing beneath the mammoth bridge as we paddle along the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Marin Headlands. $75 including equipment.

August 27 10AM – 2PM - Kayak Basics: Oakland Estuary, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Are you ready to try kayaking? Maximize your fun on the water! This half-day class (4 hours) allows you to paddle a few different types of kayaks, including Touring Kayaks (for open water), Recreational Kayaks, and Sit-on-Tops. Learn the basic strokes and the difference between boat types. This class emphasizes basic water safety, but saves capsize recovery practice for later. Includes coupon for future rental, good for 2 hours. $59 including equipment.

www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS August 2006 29 WATERFRONT ADVENTURES Organizations, Associations & Clubs Bay Access - San Rafael, 415-457-6094, www.bayaccess.org - Non-profi t organization to create a water trail in San Francisco Bay for human-powered boats and beachable sail craft.

Bay Area Sea Kayakers (BASK) - 415-457-6094, www.bask.org - Cooperative recreational club dedicated to the safe enjoyment of the sport of sea kayaking. Meetings generally on the last Wednesday of the month and are open to the public.

Cal Adventures / UC Aquatic Center – Berkeley, 510-642-4000, www.oski.org - Windsurfi ng, sailing & kayaking lessons for UC students and locals.

Cal Sailing Club – Berkeley, www.cal-sailing.org - Sailing cooperative, membership is open to the public.

Calidivers – 510-417-0025, www.calidivers.org - Recreational, networking & social club for certifi ed divers of all levels.

Cold Water Surf Club – Sebastopol, 707-824-4360, www.coldwatersurfclub.com - Non-profi t organization that is working to help build our community .

Dolphin Club – San Francisco, 415-441-9392, www.dolphinclub.org - Non-profi t, public access athletic organization with a diverse membership of about 900 women and men.

Kelptomaniacs – San Carlos, 650-591-5641, www.wallins.com - SCUBA diving and adventure club.

NorCal Divers – San Bruno, 650-588-4998, www.cadive.com - Active dive and adventure club.

Rio Vista Windsurfi ng Association – Rio Vista, www.rvwa.com - Non-profi t Windsurfi ng and Kiteboarding Association.

Rock ‘n’ Reef Divers – Fairfi eld, 707-425-1932, www.itsallaboutscuba.com - Scuba diving club that meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM at All About Scuba in Fairfi eld.

San Francisco Boardsailing Association (SFBA) – San Francisco, www.sfba.org - Non-profi t organization to promote safety, provide education, ensure access and improve facilities.

Surfrider Foundation (Marin Chapter) – Larkspur, www.surfrider.org/marin Surfrider Foundation (SF Chapter) – San Francisco, www.sfsurfrider.org Surfrider Foundation (Sonoma Chapter) – Penngrove, www.surfrider.org/sonomacoast (Non-profi t, environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of our local waves, water and beaches through conservation, activism, research and education.) Western Sea Kayakers - www.westernseakayakers.org - (Club dedicated to the safe enjoyment of the sport of sea kayaking.)

Water Sport Shops, Facilities, Training & Resources

Advanced Diving Technologies Aqua Surf Shop Bodega Bay Surf Shack California Surf Shop 625 California Ave. Suite F 1742 Haight St. 1400 Hwy 1 899 Gravenstein Hwy Pittsburg CA 94565 San Francisco CA 94117 Bodega Bay CA 94923 Sabastopol CA 95472 925-432-2111 415-876-2782 707-875-3944 707-824-4360 www.adtscuba.com www.aquasurfshop.com www.bodegabaysurf.com www.californiasurfshop.com Full service scuba center with sales, Surfboards, skateboards, art & clothing. Full service surf shop in Bodega Bay with Home of the Cold Water Surf Club. Family service, rentals and dive instruction plus sales, rentals and lessons. owned and operated full service surf, dive travel. Please see our ad on page 31. Bamboo Reef Enterprises, Inc. skate and swim shop supporting the 584 4th St. Cal School of Diving community and the environment. All About Scuba San Francisco CA 94107 1750 6th St. 925 Texas St. 415-362-6694 Berkeley CA 94710 California Windsurfi ng Fairfi eld CA 94533 www.bambooreef.com 510-524-3248 650 Shell Blvd. 707-425-1932 Scuba training, sales and service plus www.caldive.net Foster City CA 94070 www.itsallaboutscuba.com dive trips. Scuba instruction and dive trips. 650-594-0335 www.californiawindsurfi ng.com Anderson’s Swim & Scuba Blue Waters Kayaking California Canoe & Kayak Windsurfi ng lessons - kayak and sailboard 541 Oceana Blvd. 19238 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. 409 Water St., Jack London Square rentals. Pacifi ca CA 94044 Inverness CA 94937 Oakland CA 94607 650-355-3050 415-669-2600 510-893-7833 Captain Aqua’s Scuba Diving Center www.andersonscuba.com www.bwkayak.com www.calkayak.com 250 E. Jackson St. Full scuba certifi cation courses, snorkeling Wilderness kayaking on Tomales Bay Year round canoe and kayak sales, rentals, Hayward CA 94544 & swimming lessons in an indoor heated including naturalist-led tours, classes, class & trips. Please see our ad on page 31. 510-728-0225 pool plus sales, service, rental equipment rentals, overnight camping and www.captainaqua.com and air fi lls. youth camps. Please see our ad below. California Dive Center Full service dive center - training, travel, 715 El Camino Real equipment & repair. Aqua Surf Shop Bodega Bay Kayak San Bruno CA 94066 2830 Sloat Blvd. 1580 East Shore Dr.@ Blue Whale Shopping 650-588-4998 City Kayak San Francisco CA 94116 Center www.cadive.com Pier 38, The Embarcadero 415-242-9283 Bodega Bay CA 94923 Full service PADI fi ve star dive center. San Francisco CA 94107 www.aquasurfshop.com 707-875-8899 415-357-1010 Surfboards, skateboards, art & clothing. www.bodegabaykayak.com www.citykayak.com Kayak sales, rentals, tours & classes. Kayak rentals and trips.

Outback Adventures Blue Waters Kayaking 12 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 12938 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Larkspur, CA 94939 Inverness, CA 94937 www.outbackadventures.com www.BWKayak.com Phone (415) 461-2222 Phone (415) 669-2600 We are a comprehensive outdoor guide service, rental shop, and specialty Just an hour north of San Francisco in the Point Reyes National Seashore, outdoor retailer. In Marin we offer kayak sales, demos, rentals and instructional wilderness kayaking and hiking experiences await you. Two locations on Tomales classes for kayaking and rock climbing. Custom trips and private classes are also Bay offer naturalist-led tours, camping, youth camps, custom trips and all levels of available. Check out our Kayak Demo Day taking place on June 17th at our classes. We also do Baja, Yucatan tours in the winter/spring. Larkspur location! Call for details.

30 August 2006 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com WATERFRONT ADVENTURES Water Sport Shops, Facilities, Training & Resources

Clavey River Equipment www.waveslave.com www.outbackadventures.com www.sfsurf.com 409 Petaluma Blvd. South Family owned full service surf shop on the Kayak sales, rentals, trips & classes. Custom made surfboards by John Petaluma CA 94952 crossroads to the North Coast Beaches. Please see our ad on page 30. Schultze plus surfboard/wetsuit rentals 800-832-4226 Longboard, short board and paddleboards and board repairs. www.clavey.com plus wetsuits and surf accessories. Open Outback Adventures Kayak and whitewater raft rentals and sales. 12-7 Mon-Fri. 10-5 Sat & 12-4 Sun. 1158 Saratoga Ave. Stan’s Skin & Scuba Diving San Jose CA 95129 554 S. Bascom Ave. Cass’ Marina Institute of Diving Technology 408-551-0588 San Jose, CA 95128 1702 Bridgeway 8646 Davona Dr. www.outbackadventures.com 408-998-0767 Sausalito, CA 94965 Dublin CA 94568 Kayak sales, rentals, trips & classes. www.stansdiving.com 415 332 6789 925-551-8478 Full service scuba center since 1957. Training, www.cassmarina.com www.divewithidt.com Pacifi c River Supply equipment sales service & rentals, on site US Sailng Certifi ed Sailing School with classes Certifi ed diving school for all levels plus local 3675 San Pablo Dam Rd. heated pool and dive trips. starting weekly. We offer bareboat rentals, trips & travel. El Sobrante CA 94803 skippered charters in the Bay and adventures 510-223-3675 Stinson Beach Surf & Kayak around the world. Kite Wind Surf www.pacifi criversupply.com 3605 State Rt. 1 North 430 Westline Dr. Infl atable whitewater raft & kayak sales, rental Stinson Beach CA 94970 Delta Windsurf Company Alameda CA 94501 and repairs. 415-868-2739 3729 Sherman Island Rd 510-522-9463 www.stinsonbeachsurfandkayak.com Rio Vista CA 94571 www.kitewindsurf.com Pinnacles Dive Center Sales and rentals of surfboards, 916-777-2299 Kiteboarding, windsurfi ng and surfi ng 875 Grant Ave. boogie boards and kayaks plus wetsuit www.deltawindsurf.com equipment, lessons and rentals. Novato CA 94945 rentals. Located 100 yards north of Windsurfi ng and kiteboarding sales, lessons and 415-897-9962 park entrance. rentals. Mako Marine Outfi tters www.pinnaclesdive.com 536 Soscol Ave., Suite 2 Fully accredited scuba training with onsite- Sunset Bay Kayaks Demo Sport Napa CA 94559 heated pool. Diving equipment sales, rental, Suisun City Marina 1101 Francisco Blvd. 707-251-5600 repair and local/tropical trips. 1011-A Park Ln San Rafael CA 94901 www.makodiveandkayak.net Suisun City, CA 94585 415-454-3500 Full service dive center, kayak sales & Proof Lab 707-429-5925 Cell 707-365-2436 www.demosport.com rental. 254 Shoreline Hwy. www.sunsetbaykayaks.com Wakeboarding, wakesurfi ng, water skiing and Mill Valley CA 94941 Hourly kayak rentals and tours on the largest kiteboard equipment sales, rentals & lessons. Napa Dive & Sport 415-380-8900 estuary in the contiguous U.S. Group rates 162 S. Coombs St. www.proofl ab.com available. Diver Dan’s Napa CA 94559 Surfi ng & skateboarding equipment & rentals 2245 El Camino Real 707-257-2822 and local art. Wallin’s Dive Center Santa Clara CA 95050 www.napadive.com 1119 Industrial Rd., Suite 7 408-984-5819 Friendly full-service dive center with River’s Edge San Carlos CA 94070 www.diverdans.com training, equipment sales & service and 13840 Healdsburg 650-591-5641 Full service dive center - training, equipment tropical dive travel. Healdsburg CA 95448 www.wallins.com sales & service, dive travel, on site pool available. 707-433-7247 Scuba, snorkel & swim center including Napa River Adventures Canoe & kayak trips & rentals on the scenic instruction, sales, rentals, repairs and Dublin Dive Center P.O. Box 10881 Russian River. Retail sales and concessions. dive travel. 6715 Dublin Blvd. Napa CA 94581 Dublin CA 94568 707-224-9080 Scuba San Francisco Wet Dawg Water Sports Incorporated 925-829-3843 www.napariveradventures.com 650-873-7321 4290 Knoxville Rd. www.captainaqua.com Regularly scheduled cruises on luxury www.scubasanfrancisco.com Napa CA 94558 Full service dive center - training, travel, electric riverboats plus canoe and Scuba instruction and information on 41 dive 707-966-5701 equipment & repair. kayak rentals. sites within a 2 hour drive from SF. www.wetdawgwatersports.com Located on Lake Berryessa. Kayak, canoe, Harbor Dive & Kayak Center Nautilus Aquatics Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center paddleboat and ski boat rentals. Retail sales of 200 Harbor Dr. 1220 Diamond Way, Suite 110 Schoonmaker Point Marina wakeboard, water skis and clothing. Sausalito CA 94965 Concord CA 94520 Sausalito CA 94965 415-331-0904 925-827-2822 415-332-8494 Wise Surfboards www.harbordive.com www.bayareadiving.com www.seatrekkayak.com 800 Great Hwy Full service dive center and hobie Full service dive center including sales, Sea kayaking classes, trips & rentals. San Francisco CA 94121 kayak sales. rental, repair, training, recreation & travel. 415-750-9473 SF Surf Shop www.wisesurfboards.com Helm of Sun Valley Open Water Rowing Center 3809 Noriega Surfboards, wetsuits and accessories. 333 N. Amphlett Blvd. 85 Liberty Ship Way San Francisco CA 94122 Northern California’s largest surf shop. San Mateo CA 94401 Sausalito CA 94965 415-661-7873 650-344-2711 415-332-1091 www.helmsports.com www.owrc.com Kitesurfi ng lessons, wakeboard, windsurfi ng, Open water sculling instruction, club kitesurfi ng and water skiing equipment sales. memberships and boat sales. 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Proposed Richmond Community by Toll Brothers Benefits Shoreline and Inner City Redevelopment

Illustration by J. Bullock & Associates

The proposed Spinnaker Gate community by Toll Brothers will introduce 269 new luxury condominiums to Richmond’s beautiful Marina Bay.

ver the past several years, Bay have been infused with new life. As a critical parking garage. The one-, two- and three-bedroom the Richmond shoreline piece of this renewed community, Spinnaker Gate residences include spacious nine-foot ceilings and has undergone significant at Marina Bay, a proposed upscale condominium stylish granite slab countertops. Residents can revitalization, whereby miles of community by luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers, enjoy balmy Bay weather on large outdoor terraces shoreline along the San Francisco will create not only new housing opportunities in or cozy up during winter months in front of a O this coveted area, but will also bring signifi cant funds gas fi replace. to inner city redevelopment and public open space The proposed Spinnaker Gate community will along the shoreline. refl ect Toll Brothers’ nationwide reputation for a Spinnaker Gate at Marina Bay, proposed as a part of high standard of luxury with landmark architecture Richmond’s Marina Bay master planned community, and a variety of fl oor plan options. Recreation is located immediately adjacent to Lucretia W. opportunities found at Spinnaker Gate will offer Edwards Shoreline Park and the Bay Trail, and east of buyers the chance to exercise, socialize or relax, the Historic Ford Assembly Plant. The community right within the community itself. Two spas, a pool will provide new homeowners with striking views of and a state-of-the-art exercise facility will allow the San Francisco Bay and the dazzling city skyline homeowners to rejuvenate. Outdoor fi replace lounge

Photo by John Beson beyond the bay. Proposed to be built with 269 new areas, and a stunning clubhouse with full kitchen and homes averaging over 1,600 square feet, Spinnaker library, inspire social visits and casual get-togethers. View of the San Francisco City skyline from Richmond’s Marina Bay. Gate will offer residential parking in a one-level The benefits to homeowners are just the 32 August 2006 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

beginning. Due to the successful partnership proximity to I-80 and I-580, with nearby access between Toll Brothers and the City of Richmond, to the Intermodal Transit System of Richmond, millions of dollars of community benefits will The beautiful and historically which includes BART, Amtrak and AC Transit result from the proposed development of Spinnaker unique atmosphere of bus service. Is is also within half a mile from the Gate. These benefi ts include funds designated for proposed Richmond/San Francisco Ferry. major redevelopment projects such as City Hall and Richmond’s Marina Bay remains According to Steve Duran, Director of Macdonald Avenue, schools, affordable housing, in easy proximity to I-80 Community & Economic Development: “This fi re department fees, and the City’s improvement of project, along with Signature Properties’ Anchor streets, parks and public buildings. and I-580, with nearby access Cove development, represents the beginning of a Both shoreline and inner city redevelopment will to the Intermodal Transit System transformation which will create a transit-oriented receive a revenue boost, and in terms of numbers, residential and retail hub anchored by ferry service the benefi ts are impressive. Three million dollars of Richmond, which includes from Richmond to San Francisco and other Bay in one-time fees and $1.25 million in annually BART, Amtrak and AC Transit Area destinations.” occurring revenues until the year 2024 will be used The proposed Spinnaker Gate, as the result of a to support four redevelopment projects in the inner bus service. cooperative partnership between Toll Brothers and city of Richmond: 12th Street, the City Hall and the City of Richmond, would be implemented with City Center structural and seismic upgrade, the long-term benefi ts to Richmond residents in mind, revitalization of Macdonald Avenue, and the Metro and this type of forward-looking development is Walk Transit Village around the Richmond BART paramount to ensuring that a growing Richmond station. exceptional, publicly accessible, open-space park continues to reward its residents for generations Input from city residents has been invaluable to area along the Richmond shoreline for all Richmond to come. shaping the proposed Spinnaker Gate community. residents to enjoy. The Bay Trail, a planned 400- “This partnership will allow Spinnaker Gate to mile continuous network of hiking and biking trails, provides further recreational opportunities provide numerous city improvements and allow For more information on development within the for citizens of Richmond to ensure the City grows for outdoor enthusiasts, and the public marina at City of Richmond, please contact Alan Wolken, in a way that benefi ts residents and businesses,” Marina Bay provides 750 boat slips and a boat ramp Deputy Director of Richmond’s Community says Tony Craig, Senior Project Manager for Toll with easy access for a sunny day out on the bay. Redevelopment Agency, at (510) 307-8140. Brothers. The beautiful and historically unique atmosphere As proposed, Spinnaker Gate will provide an of Richmond’s Marina Bay remains in easy

Illustration by J. Bullock & Associates Spinnaker Gate, as proposed, will include two spas, a pool and exercise facility, a clubhouse with full kitchen and library, outdoor fi replace lounging areas, and a residential parking garage.

www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS August 2006 33 TECHNOLOGY

BY MARY E. SHACKLETT Begin by assessing your budget and your expectations fi rst. This puts you in the best position to decide how you ome entertainment want to organize your living space — and center planning used which entertainment options you want to be clearing a space to have. For instance, do you primarily in the den or the living want to watch movies and have surround room for a television or sound? Do you want to have music? Or, Ha radio. Then came stereo and surround do you want a VCR, a DVD player, a Tivo Illustration: www.guardianhometechnologies.com sound, followed by fl at panel HDTV and a large TV monitor that you can tie and the Internet. With so many options into your laptop or home computer? The available today, consumers are beginning good news is that there are good home to turn to entertainment suppliers and entertainment center solutions at every interior decorators for help — but a budgetary level. lot can be done with a little common Second, assess your living space. sense that begins with understanding Individuals tend to fall into one of which home entertainment options are two categories: those who want to important to you. incorporate home entertainment in a ingredient is technology. on your remote. multi-purpose room like a great room, Popular home entertainment options Home entertainment PC technology and those who want a today include ready is on track to establish itself in more dedicated media room. Internet access, music American homes, with the falling Individuals who favor Regardless of how appliances like stereos prices for fl at panel displays and other the multi-purpose and MP3 players, video popular technology appliances. The room approach want you choose to use games, photo and keys are understanding which types of a great entertainment your living space, home movie sharing, entertainment functions you want to have system but do not television and movie in your home, determining your budget want it to be seen when the important thing viewing, subscriptions and making the decision on whether you they’re not using it. to remember is that to on-demand music, want the entertainment center to be in The goal is to integrate virtually no room video, sporting events a multi-functional room or a dedicated entertainment into and movies, to name a media room. the room so that the is too small for a few. Once a homeowner gets rolling with entertainment center home entertainment Centralization home entertainment, it is not unusual is not a central focus. center of home entertainment to spend $5,000-$6,000 on the project. A classic example is on a PC is now being With that kind of investment, a two-hour the television that is facilitated by new consultation with an interior designer, concealed in a cabinet. Intel ViivTM chip which can run $75-$150 an hour, can On the fl ip side, there are people who technology, which is specializing PCs also be well worth the investment. want to show off their electronics. A (no matter whom they are sold by) to dedicated media room is a good solution facilitate an end-to-end entertainment in that case. experience. Regardless of how you choose to use With this kind of PC centralization, Mary E. Shacklett is President of your living space, the important thing you can eliminate all of your older home Transworld Data, a marketing and to remember is that virtually no room entertainment appliances and watch technology practice specializing in is too small for a home entertainment DVDs, download TV programs, listen marketing, public relations and product center. Screen size can be a limiting to CDs and MP3s and record and store. management for technology companies factor (e.g., a 64” screen will not work You can tie into high defi nition video and organizations. Mary is listed in well in an 8’x10’ room), but in the end, and up to 7.1 surround sound with ready “Who’s Who Worldwide” and “Who’s home entertainment centers come down access to digital photos and PC games. Who in the Computer Industry.” She to the amount of money that you have You can easily download movies, music may be reached at (360) 956-9536 or to spend. and games for the Internet — and you [email protected]. A third home entertainment center can do it all with the push of a button

34 August 2006 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com TECHNOLOGY

Pandora Streams Music with Preferred “DNA” Genome-based structure introduces users to more music they like and gives personal veto power

BY DAN SANKEY “We’re not going to slot music because someone is paying us — never, ever. You’ll never t one time, all of your favorite hear a song unless it’s relevant by the Genome.” — Paul Westergren music was unknown to you. Then came that epochal moment of discovery when the music struck chords Awithin you, and the sound resonated budding bands to listeners who may have made him aware of music’s intangible By getting the listener to the musicians through to your core. It was for that become disconnected from new music appeal and of the need for musicians to without the costs of the traditional record moment that Pandora Internet radio was because of their age and their busy lives. make a better living. When he founded industry, he hopes to bring more money created. But with the recent addition of more Pandora he was a musician struggling to to the creators. As many in the audience Pandora streams music based on a banner ads to the seven-month-old free get his band heard. “I know fi rsthand would attest to, this is an idealistic goal, user typing in a suggestion, be it a band service, many at the event questioned the what it feels like to be a needle in the but the momentum of Pandora’s growth or song title, and from this starting point, authenticity of Pandora. haystack (of the music industry),” he to 2.5 million users in seven months lends leads to the discovery of new music. “You can try and save the world, said. to its substance. This interactive website started as but at some point this business comes the Music Genome Project, which is down to money,” said Daria Kelly, an a process of breaking music down to employee of Oakland hip-hop record its musical DNA comprised of over label Hieroglyphics. “Where’s the money 400 attributes regardless of genre. The coming from? I’ve bought banner ads and Genome become Pandora after a bit they don’t bring in that much money.” of trial and error in realizing what the “We’re not going to slot music process was good for — helping people because someone is paying us — never, fi nd more music they like. ever,” Westergren responded. “You’ll “Discovering music is a religious never hear a song unless it’s relevant by experience,” said Tim Westergren, founder the Genome.” of Pandora, at a town hall-style meeting at Interactivity is Pandora’s main the Yerba Buena Gardens Zeum Theater advantage to the popularity ratings- on July 25. This past spring he has been based programming of traditional radio. traveling around the country discussing A listener shapes his or her own radio the site and the future of music, and stations and advertising is a passive conducting meetings to get feedback backdrop in the experience. and suggestions for the direction of the “The Genome doesn’t require any website. level of popularity to make a band be An enthusiastic capacity crowd of played,” Westergren said. Song selection over 200 came out to meet the people is based on similarities in a song’s structure behind Pandora. Internet music nerds and sound initially, and is then refi ned appear to be more diverse lot than one by a simple thumbs up or down by the would expect, with gray hair mingling listener. Occasionally Pandora may ask a with pink and black hair and an equal listener to give an email as to why they number of females and males. The group gave a thumb down to help improve the of Web developers, musicians, record label process. His favorite response to the workers and record junkies quipped and query — “Come on man, it’s Journey.” questioned Westergren with concerns The system has a human element as its about the process and intentions of the foundation. All of the songs on Pandora project. are analyzed by a group of 42 musicians to Westergren is adamant that his goal determine the song’s Genome attributes. is purely to introduce new music and And Westergren’s past as a musician has

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Pier 41 12:40pm 1:15 1:25 2:00 Adult Cash Fare $6.75 $6.75 6:00am 6:10 6:30 ----- 9:00am 9:10 ----- 9:35 2:15 2:50 3:00 3:30 7:05 7:15 7:35 ----- 10:40 10:25 11:10 11:25 2:50 3:25 3:35 4:05 Frequent Rider Ticket $4.25 $3.60 8:10 8:20 8:40 ----- 12:20pm 12:10 12:50 1:05 9:15 9:25 9:45 10:00 3:40 4:15 4:25 4:55 (Book of 20 Tickets) 1:55 1:45 2:25 2:40 4:15 4:45 4:55 5:25 11:00 10:50 11:30 11:45 ------*5:20 6:05 Seniors (age 65+) $3.35 $3.35 12:45pm 12:35pm 1:15 1:30 4:00 3:45 4:30 4:45 5:10 5:45 5:55 6:25 with Medicare or 2:30 2:20 3:00 3:10 5:45 5:30 ----- 6:20 5:35 6:10 6:20 6:50 approved I.D. 4:40 4:30 5:10 ----- 7:20 7:05 7:50 8:05 6:35 7:10 7:20 7:50 5:50 5:40 6:15 ----- 8:55 8:45 8:25 9:30 7:20 7:55 8:10 8:40 Youth (ages 6-18) $3.35 $3.35 6:20 6:10 ----- 7:00 10:30 10:20 ----- 11:00 8:10 8:45 8:50 9:20 6:55 6:45 7:20 ----- 8:50 9:25 9:35 10:05 Children (age 5 & under) FREE FREE 7:55 7:45 8:20 ----- Weekends and Holidays from San Francisco 8:55 8:45 ----- 9:25 Leave Leave Arrive Arrive *All weekdays trips except on (5:20pm SF departure) are operated by high-speed catamarans. Weekend Weekdays from San Francisco Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland service is provided by high capacity Spaulding vessels. Leave Arrive Leave Arrive 8:30am ----- 9:10 9:00 SAUSALITO Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland 9:45 10:00 10:20 10:35 ----- 6:30am 7:15 7:05 11:35 11:50 12:10pm 12:20 Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays ----- 7:35 8:20 8:10 1:10pm 1:25pm 1:45 1:55 Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Leave Arrive ----- 8:40 9:25 9:15 2:50 ----- 3:45 3:55 Sausalito SF SF Sausalito Sausalito SF SF Sausalito 10:15 10:30 10:50 11:00 4:55 5:10 5:30 5:40 7:10am 7:35am 7:40am 8:10am ------10:40am 11:10am 12:00pm 12:15pm 12:35 12:45 6:30 6:45 7:05 7:15 8:20 8:45 10:15 10:45 11:20am 11:50am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:45 2:00 2:20 2:30 8:10 8:25 8:45 8:55 10:55 11:25 11:35 12:05pm 12:45pm 1:15pm 1:25 1:55 3:45 4:10 4:30 4:40 9:40 9:55 10:15 10:25 12:15pm 12:45pm 12:55pm 1:25 2:10 2:40 2:50 3:20 ----- 5:20 5:40 5:50 1:55 2:25 2:35 3:05 3:35 4:05 4:15 4:45 5:20 5:45 6:10 6:20 ALAMEDA/OAKLAND FARES: 3:20 3:50 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:25 5:35 6:05 ----- 6:25 6:45 6:55 One Round 10Ticket 20Ticket Monthly 4:45 5:15 5:30 6:00 6:20 6:45 6:30 7:00 ----- 7:25 7:45 7:55 Way Trip Book* Book* Pass 6:10 6:35 6:45 7:10 ----- 8:25 8:45 8:55 Adult (13+) $5.50 $11.00 $45.00 $80.00 $150.00 7:20 7:50 7:55 8:20 Child (5-12) $2.75 $5.50 PURCHASE TICKETS INFORMATION CONTACTS E-mail/Comments to ferrycomments.goldengate.org Child under 5** FREE FREE ONBOARD THE FERRY 511 (toll-free) or 711 (TDD) For Larkspur and Sausalito website:www.goldengate.org Senior (65+) $3.25 $6.50 or at the Regional Transit Disabled Persons* $3.25 $6.50 Connection (RTC) at Active Military $4.25 $8.50 participating Bay Area HOLIDAY SERVICE: Larkspur & Sausalito NO SERVICE: Larkspur & Sausalito Schedule information harvested online. businesses. Please call the Seniors must show valid I.D., Regional In effect on Martin Luther King, Presidents’, Memorial, 4th of July, Labor No ferry service on New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Schedules are subject to change. August 2006 Transit Connection, or Medicare Card. 24-hour Ferry Fone at (510) Day, modifi ed Holiday service is operated on the Day after Thanksgiving. and Christmas Day. Military personnel must show ilitary I.D. 522-3300 to confi rm times. Fun on Ferries, Shoreline Snacking and Shopping, Take the Kids, Bikes on Boats, Fun on Ferries... Blue & Gold Ferry ALCATRAZ ALCATRAZ AFTER DARK SAN FRANCISCO/ANGEL ISLAND SAUSALITO FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 Thursday through Sunday FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 Weekdays Access: SEAR (Sustainable Leave Leave Weekdays Weekdays Leave Leave Easy Access Transport) Pier 41 Alcatraz Leave Arrive Leave Arrive is available for wheelchair Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Pier 41 Alcatraz users and visitors 6:20pm 7:05pm Pier 41 Angel Island Angel Island Pier 41 Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 9:30am 9:50am physically unable to walk 11:00am 11:40 11:50 12:10pm 10:15 10:35 up the quarter mile, 12% FARES: Round Trip 10:00am 10:20am 12:50pm* 1:40pm* 12:15 12:55 1:05 1:25 10:45 11:10 grade hill. Children under Adult (18-64) ...... $23.50 11:30 12:25pm* 3:20 4:00 1:35 2:10 2:20 2:35* 11:15 11:45 14 must be escorted by an Junior (12-17) ...... $20.75 1:50** 2:15** 2:25** 2:50** adult. Only service animals * Effective May 30 through September 1, 2006 11:45 12:15pm Senior (62+) ...... $20.75 2:45* 3:35* 3:40* 4:00* allowed. Weekends 12:15pm 12:45 Child (5-11) ...... $14.25 3:00 3:25** 3:35** 4:00** 12:45 1:15 Under 5 ...... FREE Leave Arrive Leave Arrive 5:00 5:30 5:40 6:30 1:15 1:45 Pier 41 Angel Island Angel Island Pier 41 ------8:00 8:20 1:45 2:15 8:25*** 8:45*** 8:50*** 9:30*** 2:15 2:45 VALLEJO/SAN FRANCISCO 9:45am 10:10 10:20 11:15 11:30 12:40pm 12:50 1:35 * Effective through May 26, 2006. These departures will resume 2:45 3:15 FERRY BLDG./ FISHERMAN’S WHARF September 5, 2006 3:15 3:45 2:00 2:50 3:00 3:25 ** Effective May 30, 2006 through September 1, 2006 3:45 4:15 Weekdays 4:40 5:30 ***Fridays Only 4:15 5:20 ----- 5:50 FARES: Round Trip Weekend and Holidays ----- 6:30 Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Adult (13+) $14.50 Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Child (6-12) $ 8.50 Vallejo Ferry Ferry Pier 41 Pier 41 Vallejo Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 FARES: Round Trip Bldg. Bldg. 5 and under FREE Adult w/Cell house Audio Tour* ...... $16.50 All prices include State Park fees. Only service animals allowed. 11:20am 11:50 12:00pm 12:30 12:45 1:15 1:30 2:00 without Audio ...... $11.50 5:30am 6:25am 6:35am ------7:30am SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOUR 2:10 2:40 2:50 3:20 Senior (62+) w/Cell house Audio Tour* ...... $14.75 6:30 7:25 7:35 ------8:30 3:35 4:05 4:15 4:45 without Audio ...... $9.75 7:00 7:55 8:10 ------9:05 FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 5:00 5:30 5:40 6:35 Child (5-11) w/Cell house Audio Tour* ...... $10.75 7:45 8:40 8:55 ------9:50 Leave Pier 41 City Tour does not operate without Audio ...... $8.25 6:40 7:10 7:15 8:05 8:45 9:40 9:55 ------10:50 Daily during inclement weather. * Self-guided Audio Tour of the Cell house. 10:00 10:55 11:10 11:20 11:30 12:05pm Check with ticket booth on day FARES: One-Way 9:00am** 11:30 12:25pm 12:40pm ------1:35 of departure. Adult ...... $8.50 11:00** 1:00pm 1:55 2:10 ------3:05 Child (5-11) ...... $4.50 BAY CRUISE 2:00pm** ** - Effective starting June 1 2:00 3:20 3:30 3:00 3:10 4:25 20 Ticket Commute Book ...... $100.00 Leave PIER 39 3:20 4:15 4:30 ------5:25 City Tour City Tour Weekdays Weekends and Holidays 4:05 5:00 5:15 ------6:10 FARES: Only w/ Bay Cruise TIBURON 4:45 5:40 6:00 ------6:55 10:45 10:00 Adult $44.00 $51.00 FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 5:35 6:30 6:45 ------7:40 11:30 10:45 Senior (62+) $49.00 6:35 7:55 8:05 7:35 7:45 9:00 Weekdays 12:00pm 12:00pm Junior (12-18) $49.00 Leave Arrive Leave Arrive 12:45 12:30 Child (5-11) $22.00 $27.00 Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon Pier 41 1:15 1:15 Missed the last ferry from San Francisco? Take the bus to Vallejo, 2:00 2:00 weekdays at 10:35pm and weekends at 10:30pm from in front of TIBURON 11:00am 11:20 11:25 12:10pm 2:30 2:30 the Pier 1 Deli. Check Giants schedules at www.baylinkferry.com. 12:15 12:35 12:40 1:25 3:15 3:15 DOWNTOWN S.F., FERRY BLDG. 1:35* 1:50* 1:55* 2:35* 4:00 4:00 Weekends and Holidays Weekdays 1:35** 1:50** 1:55** 2:15** 5:00 5:00 2:45 3:05 3:10 4:00 6:00 5:45 Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Leave Arrive 4:05 4:45 ------6:30 Vallejo SF FB SF FB Pier 41 Pier 41 Vallejo Tiburon Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Tiburon 5:00 5:55 6:00 6:30 Bay Cruise does not operate during inclement weather. Additional 6:00am 6:20am ------7:45 8:20 8:25*** 9:05*** 9:10*** 9:30*** cruises may be added on demand. Check with ticket booth on day 8:45am 9:40 9:55 ------10:50 6:50 7:10 7:15am 7:35am of sailing for schedule. No reserved seating available. 10:00 10:55 11:10 11:20am 11:30am 12:30pm 7:50 8:10 8:15 8:35 * Effective through May 26, 2006. These departures will FARES: All prices include audio tour. 11:30 12:25pm 12:40pm ------1:35 8:45 9:05 ------resume operating starting September 5, 2006 Adult ...... $21.00 Junior (12-18) ...... $17.00 1:00pm 1:55 2:10 ------3:05 ------4:25pm 4:45pm ** Effective May 30, 2006 through September 1, 2006 Senior (62+) ...... $17.00 Child (5-11) ...... $13.00 3:00 4:20 4:30 4:00 4:10 5:25 5:00pm 5:20pm 5:25 5:45 *** Fridays Only Special Rates On Line 4:05 5:00 5:15 ------6:10 5:50 6:10 6:15 6:35 Weekends and Holidays ANGEL ISLAND 5:35 6:30 6:45 ------7:40 6:40 7:00 7:15 7:35 6:35 7:30 7:45 ------8:40 FARES: One-Way Round Trip Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Weekdays 8:20 9:40 9:50 9:20 9:30 10:45 Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon Pier 41 Adult ...... $8.50 ...... $17.00 Leave Arrive Angel Depart Angel Arrive Child (5-11) ...... $4.50 ...... $ 9.00 9:45am 10:35 10:50 11:15 Pier 41 Island Island Pier 41 20 Ticket Commute Book ...... $100.00 11:30 12:10pm 12:25 1:35 10:00am 10:20am 12:50pm 1:40pm 2:00 2:25 2:35 3:30 VALLEJO/SAN FRANCISCO No service Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (Dec. 25), New 11:30am 12:25pm 3:20pm 4:00pm Year’s Day (Jan.1), or Presidents’ Day. 4:00 4:55 5:05 5:30 FARES: 5:00 5:55 6:05 6:35 Weekends 6:40 7:30 7:35 8:05 Leave Arrive Angel Depart Angel Arrive Fare information changed for August, information not available by SBC PARK SEVICE press time. Call (707) 64-FERRY or visit www.baylinkferry.com for Pier 41 Island Island Pier 41 Direct service is available from Alameda, Oakland, Tiburon, FARES: One-Way updated information. 9:45am 10:10am 10:20am 1:15am Vallejo, Sausalito, and Larkspur for selected Giants baseball Adult ...... $8.50 games. For information, call (415) 705-5555 or visit our Child (5-11) ...... $4.50 11:30am 12:45pm 12:50pm 1:35pm website at www.blueandgoldfl eet.com. 2:00pm 2:50pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 20 Ticket Commute Book ...... $100.00 ------4:40pm 5:30pm MONTEREY/CARMEL & 17-MILE DRIVE MUIR WOODS TOUR GENERAL INFORMATION Reservations: Advance ticket sales are available for all services Weekends and Holidays* to Angel Island Visit the famed Monterey Peninsula by deluxe motor coach. A FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 and highly recomended for Alcatraz. Please call (415) 705-5555 Leave Leave Arrive Depart Arrive breathtaking journey along the rugged California coastline to to charge tickets by phone or online at www.telesails.com. Leave Pier 41 There is an additional service charge of $2.25 per ticket for all Oakland Alameda Pier 41 Pier 41 Angel Is. Monterey and Carmel for a day you won’t forget. Tour departs from Pier 41 at 9am. Call (415) 705-5555 to reserve. Offered Daily individual phone and web orders. No reserved seating available. 9:00am 9:10am 9:35am 9:45am 10:10am daily except Tuesday and Thursday. 9:15am* / 9:00am** Bicycles: Bicycles load fi rst and leave last unless otherwise Leave Arrive Arrive Departs 9am at Pier 41 Fares: Round Trip 2:15pm* / 2:00pm** instructed. On board, secure bike in bike rack provided. Bicycles Angel Island Alameda Oakland are allowed on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. Twenty-fi ve Adult ...... $65.00 * - Effective through May 31, 2006 bicycles are allowed on the ferries; space permitting at the discretion of the Captain. No bicycles or scooters allowed on 3:10pm 3:45pm 3:55pm Child (3-11) ...... $40.00 ** - Effective starting June 1, 2006 Alcatraz, Muir Woods, or Wine Tour. No scooters, rollerblades, Effective May 21 through Ocober 30, 2005 or skateboards on Angel Island. SONOMA-NAPA WINE TOUR The Muir Woods tour does not operate during inclement weather. Angel Island Round-trip Fares Please check with the ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule. Groups: Special fares may be available for groups of 15 or FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 more. Call (415) 705-8214. Round trip FARES: Round Trip Adult Senior (32+) Disabled Child (6-12) Leave PIER 43 FARES: Round Trip Disabled: All ferries are accessible by gangways and ramps for $14.50 $14.50 $14.50 $8.50 9 : 15am 9:00am* Adult...... $50.00 disabled persons. Ferries are accessible on the fi rst deck only. Daily Adult ------$63.00 All times are estimates. Child (5-11)...... $27.00 (Boats are glass enclosed for sightseeing and snack bar service *Starting June 1st Under 21------$40.00 is available.) Restrooms are accessible on all boats. If you need Purchase tickets onboard the ferry. Muir Woods Package includes round trip ferry and bus shuttle. help, please ask for assistance. ATM located at Pier 39 & Pier * Angel Island Service operates on Saturdays and Sundays only, Includes round trip, motor coach, and winery tours. 41. Schedules, Services, and Prices Subject to Change. as well as on the following holidays: Memorial Day, Monday, May No service Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. No service Christmas Day or New Year’s Day (Jan. 1). 29th; Tuesday, July 4th; and Labor Day, Monday, September 4th. Alcatraz is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods Tour, Monterey/Carmel & 17-mile Drive, Blue & Gold Fleet is a concessionaire of the National Park Service. http://www.baycrossings.com/ferry_schedules.asp Sonoma/Napa Wine Tour, and Yosemite Tours all DEPART FROM PIER 41.

www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS August 2006 37 LIBATIONS Brew Review Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse

BY JOEL WILLIAMS next to the shops and restaurants in the which is just fi ne for a brewpub. There are refreshing, authentic examples of area had raised some concerns. It took are hard wood fl oors, wood paneling and their respective styles. They won’t last several meetings and city hearings before an antique wood bar. Get the picture? long though, so be sure to stop by and ight in the heart of the Martins were granted the seven Well now, throw in hundreds of pieces enjoy them on the popular outdoor patio downtown Berkeley on zoning variances needed to construct of antique beer related memorabilia and on the roof. Shattuck Street, just blocks what they now proudly call the “Oldest you have an unpretentious place where from the UC Campus, is Original Brewpub” in America. you can kick back and enjoy some great Triple Rock Brewery & Although Triple Rock was the fi fth craft-brewed suds. RAlehouse. But, owners and brothers John brewpub to open in the U.S. in March I sat down with head brewer Christian and Reid Martin had an uphill battle of 1986, it is the only one of those Kazakoff and a few of the regulars at the convincing city officials that a small fi ve that still uses the original brewing bar on a Friday afternoon and we tasted brewery would fi t into the downtown equipment and is owned and operated the 10 beers that were on tap. All of them commercial district. Since no one had by the original founders. were true to style, as can be expected heard of a brewpub at the time, the The décor can probably be best from a brewpub that has been around thought of a beer “factory” being located described as classic American dive bar, for over 20 years, but the two seasonal summer specialties impressed me the most— Punchy’s Left Coast Pilsner and Millstone Hefeweizen. Both are traditional German styles that require special yeasts to produce. Punchy’s Left Coast Pilsner is made with German Lager yeast and fermented twice as long as beers made with their house Ale yeast. They use all German malt and Czech Saaz hops which results in an authentic German Pilsner that is light, crisp and clean, perfect for the summer. Since most of the students are gone in the summer, “it gives us a chance to play with a lager yeast which ties up a tank,” said Kazakoff. “It’s a traditional Pilsner, but we “Californiaize” it a bit and go a little on the hoppy side.” Millstone Hefeweizen is an excellent example of an authentic unfiltered Bavarian wheat beer that is quite unique due to the clove and fruity fl avors that Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse 1920 Bavarian yeast strains impart. German Shattuck, Berkeley, CA 94704 wheat beer is one of my favorite beer 510-THE-BREW www.triplerock.com styles, and Kazakaoff uses 70% wheat malt that produces a light and refreshing beer. Millstone is also made with a traditional Joel Williams was a professional craft Bavarian yeast strain but Kazakoff brewer for over 7 years at several ferments it at lower temperatures to breweries. He earned a Diploma in keep the clove and fruity fl avors from Brewing Sciences in 1996 from the becoming too overpowering. world-renowned Siebel Institute of Triple Rock’s summer seasonal beers Technology in Chicago.

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Hail to the Margarita King

BY DIANNE BOATE & ROBERT MEYER years ago. Giovanni radiates good will and good feelings. He is generous with his time Dianne Boate is a freelance writer and abilities and products to help charities. and photographer, currently studying iovanni, The Margarita At a glance, we’ll call to mind a line from botanical illustration. Robert Meyer King, is making new waves an Emerson essay which says, “I look on is a consultant to the wine and - air, sound and otherwise, that man as happy, who, when there is a spirits industry. At home, he makes with his special product, question of success, looks into his work for his margaritas (more tequila) and The Margarita King a reply, not into market, not into opinion, she makes hers (more lemon juice), GCocktail. Everything you need is already not into patronage.” (Worship, 1860.) but they always in the bottle: double gold, prize winning Beyond margaritas, we could talk to this salute each tequila from Mexico, a special blend of man of many interests about many things other, making lemon and lime juices, sugar cane, and for hours. His musical ability to crank out it this far, with a unique double distilled orange liqueur. mystical rhythms with two kitchen spoons the good clink It was formulated by Giovanni himself, is legendary. In fact, while Robert and I were of green-tinted who earned his Margarita King title the talking to him a beautiful package from margarita hard way. Tiffany’s arrived. It was birthday present of glasses. When we sat down to talk, Giovanni two sterling silver spoons. explained that had been planning a career This year, at the Wine and Spirits in architecture. He had one year to fi nish Wholesalers Convention in Las Vegas, his studies in Colombia, South America, Robert was walking with an acquaintance but the opportunity to come to the U.S. and saw Giovanni in the distance doing was irresistible. his “King Thing.” Robert said, “Ah! Giovanni found a job as a busboy in a There is Giovanni, I wonder if he has his Cafe society blooms, restaurant and eagerly learned all he could spoons with him.” The other person said, unexpectedly at the Cannery. Even locals are fi nding new “Aw, come on Bob, do you really know about the business – the bar, the food, the reasons to like Fisherman’s Wharf. service – and the restaurant gods smiled, for Giovanni?” In reply, Robert walked over soon Giovanni was inventing and perfecting and asked, “Did you bring your spoons his famous margaritas. He became co-owner with you?” Giovanni fl ashed his famous of a restaurant and began to be the showman smile and whipped out the spoons and that would attract customers to his door. performed a small staccato rhythm. Over the past 20 years Giovanni has Yes, it’s good to be friends with the opened 10 popular restaurants in San Margarita King. Francisco, but how did he get the title of Beautiful bottles of Margarita King Margarita King? Cocktails are widely available at major In 1987, a Margarita making contest stores that carry cocktail beverages. Also, was announced in the San Francisco check out the twirling margarita glasses at Chronicle. Giovanni entered and won. A www.themargaritaking.com Chronicle writer hailed Giovanni as “The Margarita King” and the name stuck. He won the contest the next year, the year after Rosenblum Cellars that, again the next year, and two more years “The Mothership of all Pubs” after that! Pre-Harvest Open House SF Guardian Giovanni secrets to success are practice, “A reasonable priced menu feeds the masses” Aug. 12-13, Noon-5PM SF Guardian balance and quality. He says, “I made 2900 Main St. — Steps from the thousands of Margaritas trying to perfect Alameda’s ferry building, so you can 85 Beers the flavor and balance. I put nothing take the ferry. New wines, weekend- (68 on draft) but the best ingredients available in my only specials, live Caribbean music by product. I learned in life you give the best Pan Extasy. $30 for the tasting event Jacks Cannery Bar you get the best.” and a free Riedel glass. Del Monte Square Call (510) 865-7007 or visit: And, he has become a true success and ics.com FAgraph www.RosenblumCellars.com. 441 Jefferson St. San Francisco Illustration by remains the kind and caring man we met 20

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05 Slanted Door 10 Miette Chocolate Maker 21 Capay Organic Fruits 27 Imperial Tea Court 32 Prather Ranch Meat Co. 37 Sur La Table 45 DELICA rf1 06 Taylor’s Refresher 11-1 Ferry Plaza Seafood 15 Acme Bread and Vegetables 28 Stonehouse California 33 I Preferiti di Boriana- 41 Mistral Rotisserie 46 Frog Hollow Farm 07 Oak Hill Farm of 11-2 Hog Island Oyster Co. 16 McEvoy Ranch 22 Bay Crossings Olive Oil Montepulciano Provencale 47 Mastrelli’s Sonoma 12 Tsar Nicoulai Caviar 17 Cowgirl Creamery 23 Ferry Plaza Wine 29 Village Market 34 Far West Fungi 42 Book Passage Delicatessen 08 Ciao Bella Gelato 13 Golden Gate Meat Co. 19 LuLu Petite Merchant 30 Recchiuti Confections 35 Culinaire 43 Peet’s Coffee and Tea 48 Boulette’s Larder 09 Farmer’s Garden 14 Scharffen Berger 20 Kingdom of Herbs 26 The Gardener 31 San Francisco Fish Co. 36 Market Bar 44 Mijita 51 Mill Valley Candleworks

Far West Fungi, Store #34 Prather Ranch Meat Co. Store #32 www.farwestfungi.com www.pratherranch.com Phone: (415) 989-9090 Phone: (415) 378-2917

Far West Fungi is a one-stop destination for Prather Ranch is a self-sustaining ranch located mushrooms. The shop carries culinary mushrooms, in the shadow of Mt. Shasta. We specialize in medicinal mushroom supplements, and even organic, sustainable, pasture-raised meats. The mushroom logs to grow your own at home. Shop ranch has the distinction of being home to a owners, John and Toby Garrone, have grown and “closed beef herd,” which means extremely sold mushrooms for over 20 years. healthy animals.

I Preferiti di Boriana, Shop #33 Bay Crossings, Shop #22 www.borianafoods.com BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com Phone: (415) 402-0421 San Francisco Phone: (415) 362-0717

I Preferiti di Boriana, translated as Boriana’s Bay Crossings is the ferry ticket shop. It also sells nowhere- favorites, offers a taste of Tuscany in the heart of SF. else-to-be-found post cards and greeting cards featuring Owner Boriana S. Dimonte imports specialties from the Ferry Building, helpful maps and guides and special Tuscany. Her shop is a Bay Area hearth for the food, edition books. Bay Crossings also publishes a monthly wine and culture of Montepulciano. newspaper by the same name, which covers maritime, cultural, environmental and commuter issues and, moreover, celebrates the new urban waterfront lifestyle.

Fifteen Minutes of Stop and Shop: Convenient parking option for the Ferry Building customer on-the-go

ne of the best incentives for locals to shop at the Ferry Building is the 15-minute white zone parking in front Oof the Marketplace. Customers can run in for pre- orders or last minute groceries and not have to park in the lot. To accommodate our visitors, we ask that the tenants and employees refrain from parking in the white zone. How the 15-minute stop- and-shop zone works: Drive to the white zone, leave keys with valet, get a parking stub (valid for 15 minutes). If customers stay over 15 minutes, then their vehicle will be driven to the parking lot. Valet rates apply. Please note: On Farmers’ Market days, white zone parking is available only after 3:30PM. Around the bay

Hold on to your chilidogs Our hearts will go on Indy Car is here. Learn about the gear, the rules, the points and the But don’t miss the boat and forget to see the Titanic Exhibition. physical exptremes drivers endure, learn the Indy Car song and sing More than 300 artifacts from the wreck site, including some never- it as you endure the traffi c on the way to the race. Sun., Aug. 27, before-seen are on display, along with a 30,000-pound section of 12:30PM. www.indycar.com the ship’s hull, re-creations of the Grand Staircase, a First Class Stateroom, and a simulated iceberg wall. Audio tour available. Metreon, San Francisco. The air & wine is better up here Through Sep. 15, 10AM-9PM daily. $14.95-22. Sip and watch as antique & modern day aircraft www.sftitanic.com or call (415) 421-8497. perform fl ybys; or climb aboard a jet fi ghter to walk through an open cargo plane at Pacifi c Coast Air Museum’s “Wings Over Wine Country” Air Learn Arabic Show. Aug.19-20, 9AM-4PM. Sonoma County Two “Introduction to Arabic” courses are being Airport. www.pacifi ccoastairmuseum.org offered at Pacific Arabic Resources language school. The program is comprehensive and is offered Wed., eves, Aug.30-Nov.1, 7:30-9PM. Mountain Winery Concerts Cost $220, includes materials. Registration and Saratoga’s summer lineup includes performances calendar www.pacifi carabic.com or please call by Julio Iglesias, Rosanne Cash, Willie Nelson & (415) 644-0110. Family, Olivia Newton-John, and the chance to get political with Bill Maher. Winery outdoors and wheelchair accessible. Shows rain or shine. Joy of 250 sakes www.mountainwinery.com Joy of Sake is the largest sake tasting held outside of Japan and features over 250 of the world’s fi nest sakes, together with an array of appetizers from Get your flute on 16 of the Bay Area’s leading restaurants. Aug. 31, Ian Anderson, founding member of the legendary 6-8:30PM, Moscone West, San Francisco. Tickets, rock band Jethro Tull, will perform an orchestral $70 per person, at www.joyofsake.com or call collection of Tull favorites with classically (415) 359-9138. trained violinist, Lucia Micarelli. Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael. Thu., Aug. 3, 8-10:30PM. $25- 90. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Marin Center Beds, Bikes, Breakfast (415) 499-6800, www.marincenter.org Try out the new California Association of Bed and Breakfast Inns Beds, Bikes & Breakfast travel program. More than 80 CABBI B&Bs throughout CA are offi cially bike-friendly, and offer secured Support the animals you love bike storage facilities and breakfast to fuel a day of two-wheeled Remember when you voted for the ugliest dog? Well, Munchkin’ sightseeing. Many inns offer laundry facilities and bike trail maps. For won, and she is making a guest appearance at Wags, Whiskers & more information, visit www.cabbi.com, or call (800) 373-9251. Wine, the annual fundraiser sponsored by the Humane Society & SPCA. Gourmet cuisine, over 25 wineries & breweries, pet fashion show, silent auction, fat cat casino, bow-wow! St. Francis Winery & Antiques by the Bay Vineyards, Santa Rosa. Fri., Aug.25. $95. Call (707) 542-0882 or Did you know that one of the largest outdoor antiques and collectibles visit www.sonomahumane.org shows happens the fi rst Sunday of every month at the former Alameda Point Naval Air Station? Everything sold must be least 20 years old. Aug. 6, gates open 6AM-3PM. www.antiquesbybay.com Four! Does Four-Man Shamble or Two-Man Net Ball mean anything to you? Then sign up for the Napa Valley Unifi ed Education Foundation Dragonboating down south Golf Tournament. Entry fee is $175 per player, which includes 18- Next month Dragonboats will race across the San Francisco Bay. hole greens fee with cart, lunch, dinner (including wine) and dancing Watch or grab some energy and some magic power and show up to in The Grove. Registration at 10AM; shotgun-start at Noon. Fri., learn how to paddle a 22-person dragon canoe yourself. Free lessons Aug. 4. For more details, call (707) 253-3563 or send an email to in Foster City every Sat., 10:30AM-Noon. Equipment provided. [email protected]. Rain or shine. www.bayareadragons.org

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