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ArchivesFebruary 2012 
Around the bay in February 2012
Both birds and people will be flocking to Mare Island in Vallejo to celebrate what has become a special annual ritual each winter: the San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES February 2012This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. More... 
Dance and Design
The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde 1860–1900, coming to the Legion of Honor on February 18, is the first major exhibition to explore the unconventional creativity of the British Aesthetic Movement, tracing its evolution from a small circle of progressive artists and poets, through the achievements of innovative painters and architects, to its broad impact on fashion and the middle-class home. More... 
SF Beer Week Celebrates Regional Craft Beers
This month, hundreds of beer tastings, dinners, festivals and educational events will take place across the Bay Area from February 10 through 19 as part of SF Beer Week. More... 
Two New Teams Join the Hunt for the 34th America’s Cup
As America’s Cup teams prepare for the next three events in the circuit, two new teams have announced intentions to compete in the America’s Cup World Series. Italy’s Luna Rossa Challenge 2013 and Great Britain’s Ben Ainslie Racing bring with them A-level talent that hopes to raise the bar on the race course. More... 
America’s Cup Race Courses Revealed
In January, organizers released descriptions of the America’s Cup race courses to be used on San Francisco Bay in September 2013—and the challenge is on. More... 
Green Tour Operator Raises Awareness for Tourists and Locals
One local tour operator is giving clients—both locals and visitors alike—a unique green tour experience. Bay Area Green Tours offers the inside scoop on the extreme measures that local businesses are taking to minimize their impact on the environment. More... AN UNUSUAL WINTEROnce again it is winter on San Francisco Bay, and this winter season—at least until recently—has been a time for some very unusual and sometimes extraordinarily pleasant sailing. When there has been enough wind to actually sail, that is. More... 
Golden Gate Bridge Announces Plans for 75th Anniversary Clebration
Officials from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust, recently announced details for the Golden Gate Festival, the official public celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. More... 
Captain Andy Miller
If you’re riding the afternoon ferry on San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Oakland/Alameda route, you very well may be listening to Captain Andy Miller’s voice. Bay Crossings joined him on a recent trip. More... King Tides Send a Message: Get Ready for Climate ChangeIn the not-too-distant future, Sausalito and Marin City streets could be underwater twice a day. High tides could regularly overflow onto San Francisco’s Embarcadero. Around San Francisco Bay, storm drains will run in reverse, with salt water backing up in low-lying communities. Frequent flooding in winter will be the new normal. More... 
Bay Area Firm Acquires Second Largest Dredging Ship in the United States
The San Rafael-based Dutra Group announced in January that it has added a hopper dredge, the Stuyvesant, to its fleet of dredges, marking a historic day in the company’s history. More... Local Ports Lead the Way on Environmental InnovationA major breakthrough toward a more sustainable cargo network has been announced by the Port of Stockton. More... 
Baylink Announces Return of Refurbished Ferry
Vallejo Baylink Ferry recently announced that the long-awaited return of the recently repowered and refurbished Intintoli is imminent. More... 
Bay Bridge Closure Over Holiday Weekend Expedites Delivery of East Span
A little pain for motorists during a long weekend in February 2012 will translate to a big gain down the road. Caltrans announced in early January that the westbound deck of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will be closed during Presidents Day weekend in order to complete a traffic detour at the Oakland end of the bridge’s new East Span, near the toll plaza. More... 
ON OUR COVER February 2012
The official public celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge will be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-27, and will span the San Francisco waterfront from Fort Point to Pier 39. More... |
