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ArchivesDecember 2013 
Around the Bay in December 2013
The rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily in Union Square through January 20. New this year, the rink will host "Icebreaker: San Francisco Singles Night" on Thursday, December 5 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.; "Drag Queens on Ice: Bigger! Better! More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES December 2013One of the great pleasures in sailing comes from the ability to participate. More... SIGNS OF THE SEASONWinter is coming! I can feel it in the air. For San Francisco Bay sailors, Mother Nature provides a number of indicators. Some are very clear and obvious while others are more subtle, but all point to the fact that the seasonal cycle continues, and winter is in the offing. More... 
Preservation Hall and Hockney for the Holidays
Mississippi riverboats and Bay Area ferries have a long and cherished relationship, and the cities of New Orleans and San Francisco have become sisters due to shared cultural tastes in musical celebration. More... 
An Alice in Wonderland Holiday Adventure in Vallejo
Be part of an Alice in Wonderland adventure that has grown into the Mad Hatter Holiday Festival. On Saturday, December 7, find your way to Vallejo’s Mad Hatter parade and tree-lighting ceremony, where you can watch the Burning Man fire-shooting art mobiles, whimsical art cars, marching bands and the California Maritime Cadets in full blues dancing on the streets. More... 
Crabby Decorations
The holiday season is upon us, signaling the time for festive holiday décor. Twinkling lights line the streets and ribbons, garlands and ornaments add an extra dash of cheer to the air. If you’re feeling like your holiday décor is in a rut, try taking some tips from a decorating pro. More... 
The Dungeness Crab’s Amazing Journey
Dungeness crabs are a Bay Area holiday tradition. But long before these tasty crustaceans grace our dinner plates, they’ve made an amazing journey. More... 
Cleaning Up Bay Area Waterways One Sunken Mess at a Time
Last month’s raising of a sunken tugboat from the waters of the Oakland Estuary was just the beginning of an estimated two-month cleanup of the strait by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Department of Resources and Recycling (CalRecycle), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. More... 
Holiday Boat Parades Light Up December
December 7, Oakland/Alameda: This year, San Francisco Bay Ferry again invites the public to ride its Alameda/Oakland service in the 37th Annual Lighted Yacht Parade on Saturday, December 7. The public can participate in the festivities by riding the Alameda/Oakland ferry, which will also be entered into the competition. More... 
Bay Bridge Troll Finds Temporary Home at Oakland Museum
Trolls are notorious shape-shifters, but the famous Bay Bridge troll chose to remain in his original form during his installation in the Oakland Museum of California last month. More... 
Deckhand Matt Kirkpatrick
December is upon us and we’ve got one more Blue & Gold employee for you to meet before the year is up. We hope you’ve enjoyed meeting your local captains and deckhands. If you see them around, make sure to say hello and let them know you enjoyed reading about them in Bay Crossings—don’t be shy! For the last profile of the year, we have Matt Kirkpatrick, who has been a deckhand for Blue & Gold on these San Francisco waterways for the past four years. More... 
SF Bay Area Working Waterfront Sets a Green Standard
The Bay Area can easily lay claim to being the epicenter for supply chain sustainability, with scores of companies here united in a mission to make transportation cleaner and more efficient. More... 
ON OUR COVER DECEMBER 2013
Many different holiday events will light up the Bay Area waterfont this year. From lighted boat parades in Oakland, San Francisco and Sausalito to seasonal ice rinks, tree lightings and art installations, there will be something for everyone. See pages 11, 16, 17 and 22 for a rundown of events. More... |
