The last unaltered Liberty Ship, SS Jeremiah O’Brien, will offer its first cruise day of the 2013 season on Opening Day of the Bay this April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy this rare opportunity to steam through Raccoon Strait between Angel Island and Tiburon, in celebration of the opening of the yachting season, the arrival of the America’s Cup and the 150th Anniversary of the Port of San Francisco.
Photo by Martin Chandrawinata
Published: April, 2013
Jeremiah O’Brien Offers Opening Day Cruise
The last unaltered Liberty Ship, SS Jeremiah O’Brien, will offer its first cruise day of the 2013 season on Opening Day of the Bay this April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy this rare opportunity to steam through Raccoon Strait between Angel Island and Tiburon, in celebration of the opening of the yachting season, the arrival of the America’s Cup and the 150th Anniversary of the Port of San Francisco. The cruise includes live entertainment and complimentary beverages—water, soda, beer and wine. Food is available for purchase on the ship or you may bring your own food. Tickets are $150 and are available through www.ssjeremiahobrien.org. There is no charge for children ages four and under but tickets are required, so call the office at (415) 544-0100 for child tickets.
Come Sail Away
The 2013 Strictly Sail Pacific all sailboat boat show will sail into Jack London Square Thursday through Sunday, April 11-14 with everything that is hot in the world of sailing. Strictly Sail Pacific is the only all-sailboat show on the West Coast, featuring new sailboats, gear, accessories, hardware, daily seminars, interactive workshops, free sailboat rides and more. Sailboats of every size and budget will fill the grounds of Jack London Square, both in and out of the water including sleek racers and luxury yachts. From newbies to serious sailors, Strictly Sail Pacific is the place for people who love to immerse themselves in the sailing lifestyle, talk to experts, participate in hands-on seminars, learn new sailing techniques and more. New model sailboats and representatives from dozens of manufactures will be on site to answer questions and provide information. Tickets are $15 one-day adult, $24 two-day adult pass, $45 four-day pass, children 15 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult. Hours are 10 a.m to 6 p.m on Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. More information and advance tickets are available at www.strictlysailpacific.com.
The New East Span, Through an Engineer’s Lens
East Span engineer Martin Chandrawinata goes where few have been: over, under, around and through the new Bay Bridge East Span as it is being constructed, with his professional camera in hand. Although trained as a professional engineer, he brings an artist’s eye to the task of documenting construction progress on this monumental project, one camera frame at a time. Now his photos are on public display for the first time, in a show at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) titled "Through an Engineer’s Lens." Located at the MetroCenter at 101 Eighth Street in Oakland, the show continues through May 31. Check in with the MTC receptionist on the third floor to access the second-floor exhibit, which is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (510) 817-5700.
Earth Day Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed at select California state parks on Saturday, April 13 for the 16th Annual California State Parks Foundation’s Earth Day Restoration & Cleanup presented by PG&E. California’s parks continue to be underfunded, with a 33 percent reduction in general funding over the past four years and $1.3 billion in deferred maintenance. Businesses and individuals are sought to actively participate with their communities to help restore the beauty and glory of California’s treasured state parks. Trail and campground improvements, trash cleanup, installing railings, tree planting and restoring wildlife habitats are just some of the projects planned for this Earth Day. Since its inception in 1998, the Earth Day Restoration & Cleanup program has resulted in 78,394 participants contributing more than 326,582 volunteer hours worth nearly $6.25 million in park maintenance and improvements. Additionally, more than $4.3 million has been raised for the Earth Day program. For a complete list of volunteer sites and times, visit www.calparks.org/earthday or call (888) 98-PARKS.
The Necessity of Adventure
California Canoe and Kayak in Oakland’s Jack London Square will be hosting award winning author and rafting guide Jo Deurbrouck at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. Hear what Deurbrouck has learned from the water, enjoy a river slideshow and stories from her new book, and let her transport you onto lovely rivers and grand adventures. Anything Worth Doing, a 2012 National Outdoor Book Award Winner, concerns the lives of two raft guides whose decade of river adventures starts out beautifully and ends in tragedy. The event is free but space is limited. To RSVP, call (510) 893-7833 extension 7.
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