For the first time ever, the 2016 Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show will cruise into the historic Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond with the largest and oldest sailboat show on the West Coast.
Photo by Joel Williams
Published: April, 2016
Come Sail Away
For the first time ever, the 2016 Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show will cruise into the historic Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond with the largest and oldest sailboat show on the West Coast. This expansive new location will allow Sail America to expand the show both inside the Craneway Pavilion and outside on the water with sailboats of every size and budget including sleek racers, multihulls, family cruisers and luxury yachts. This four-day event from Thursday, April 7 through Sunday, April 10 will feature hundreds of the latest boats, gear, accessories, free seminars and interactive activities for young aspiring sailors and more. From nautical novices to serious sailors, Strictly Sail, now in its 21st year, is the place for people to immerse themselves in the sailing lifestyle, talk to experts, participate in hands-on seminars, learn new techniques and check out the latest marine gear. Tickets are $18 for a one-day adult pass, and children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult. Adult passes are $28 for two days and $48 for all four days. More information and advance tickets are available at www.strictlysailpacific.com.
SF Beer Shuttle Is Here!
Join local brewers in celebrating craft beer throughout San Francisco. The San Francisco Brewers Guild is providing free hop on, hop off evening shuttles showcasing neighborhood breweries as part of its monthly Meet the Brewers nights on the third Wednesday of each month. This month, for April 20, Meet the Brewers night moves to Old Bus Tavern and the Mission / Dolores / Bernal Line, with shuttle stops at Old Bus, Woods Cervecería, Southpaw BBQ and special guest venue Rosamunde Sausage Grill (Mission). In this guest role, Rosamunde will be holding a San Francisco Brewers Guild “tap takeover,” showcasing beers from guild members without taprooms or locations that didn’t make the 2016 schedule, such as Almanac Beer, Fort Point Beer, Headlands Brewing, Pine Street Brewery, San Francisco Brewing and others. Simply hop on and hop off at any of stops on the schedule starting with the Meet the Brewers host brewery. For more details, visit drinksfbeer.com/shuttle.
Pitch In on Earth Day
The California State Parks Foundation’s 18th Annual Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup is April 16 at state parks throughout the Bay Area. Thousands of volunteers are needed to work on much-needed projects that help improve our parks. This year, thanks to the support of sponsors and media partners, nearly $2 million in grants have been provided for much-needed maintenance and improvement projects at 26 locations statewide. These projects include campfire center improvements, habitat restoration, native garden conservation, fence building, trail maintenance and beach cleanup. Over the past 17 years, 81,670 participants have built bridges, split rail fences and boardwalks, conducted river, lake and beach cleanups, restored trails and habitats with native plants, and installed recycling bins and irrigation systems. Earth Day 2016 provides an opportunity for all of us to do something meaningful for our planet and our communities. To volunteer on Earth Day, visit calparks.org/earthday or call (888) 98-PARKS. Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
SF Green Film Fest
San Francisco Green Film Festival returns Thursday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 20 for its biggest year yet. For its sixth edition, the Green Film Fest will be a city-wide celebration and focal point for the week of Earth Day. As the West Coast’s leading green destination, the festival is bringing together films, filmmakers, experts and audiences to spark the next great environmental ideas. The festival will present 70 internationally acclaimed, eco-focused films. Over 90 visiting filmmakers and guest speakers will be in attendance to delve into some of the most pressing environmental issues and innovative solutions. Audiences will be inspired to move beyond their theatre seats, with tangible ideas and connections to take positive environmental action. The festival’s theme this year is “Keep It Wild,” with a series of films that inspire us to preserve our wilderness. Opening night will take place at the Castro Theatre, a new venue for Green Film Fest, on Thursday, April 14. The festival will then move to its main venue, the Roxie Theatre, from April 15 through 19 before returning to the Castro Theatre for closing night on April 20. For more information and other festival venues, visit greenfilmfest.org.
Golden State Waters Action Summit
Join the Bay Institute on April 13 and 14 aboard the San Francisco Belle for the Golden State Waters Action Summit, a two-day event to address the protection and management of the waters where San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. The waters on either side of the Golden Gate Bridge are some of the most biologically dynamic and productive in the world, hosting critical ecosystems and supporting many important industries. Protecting our Bay, coast, and ocean resources is essential for both a healthy environment and a thriving economy. This event will convene top-level policy makers, government agencies, scientists, non-governmental organizations and the private sector to participate in a first-ever summit. The topics that will be addressed include climate change adaption, marine debris, marine protected areas, new technology applied to the ocean and much more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thebayinstitute.org.
Tall Ships Head to Bodega Bay
In case you missed them in the Bay Area last month, the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will visit Bodega Bay from April 13 to 18 and offer walk-on tours, educational programs, and cannon battles from Spud Point Marina, 1818 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay. Three-hour battle sails are recreations of a typical 18th-century naval skirmish between two tall ships. The vessels fire a real cannon with real gunpowder, but no cannonballs. Guests are encouraged to verbally taunt their adversaries and assist with ship operations, such as raising a sail. The ships are currently on a seven-month tour of California ports. Both ships are U.S. Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessels. Tickets are $75 adults, $67 students/seniors/active military, $39 children 12 and under. Purchase tickets at historicalseaport.org or by calling (800) 200-5239.
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