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ArchivesApril 2008 
Around the bay in APRIL 2008
On Saturday, April 26, Sausalito’s colorful floating homes community will present the Artists of Issaquah exhibition. More... 
Fabulous at Five
Developer Chris Meany and his "Dream Team" of architects and builders gave themselves a well-deserved pat on the back on Friday, March 7 to mark the 5th anniversary since the lovingly renovated Ferry Building was reopened to the public. More... Protecting the Bay from Urban RunoffBay Area storm drains channel runoff into our creeks and empty into the Bay without any treatment or filtering. More... Oakland Hosts Largest Sailboat Show on the West CoastStrictly Sail Pacific, the largest sailboat show on the West Coast, comes to Oakland’s Jack London Square from April 16 through April 20 with attractions for all sailing enthusiasts—from experienced racers and cruisers, to those who have never stepped foot aboard a sailboat. More... 
THE WORLD’S SECOND OLDEST PROFESSION?
Sailing isn’t the world’s oldest profession, but it does go back a very long way. The earliest depiction of a sailboat is on a piece of Egyptian pottery dating from about 3200 BC. More... 
Variety is King at Third Street AleWorks
Conveniently located just a few blocks off Highway 101 in downtown Santa Rosa, Third Street AleWorks has a spacious, welcoming open dining area. More... 
Opening Day on the Bay – Join the Parade
Opening Day on the Bay, on Sunday in April 27, is the official opening day of the Northern Californian sailing season and will feature over 200 boats, beautifully decorated and adorned, heading across San Francisco Bay in parade formation starting at 12:00 p.m. Dating back to 1917 and organized by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association, the parade sails from the shadows of the Golden Gate Bridge to just past Pier 39. More... 
The Garbage Patch Kids
A few hundred nautical miles off the coast of California, ocean currents collide to create a swirling vortex known as the Pacific Gyre. At the center of that vortex lies a fast-growing pool of garbage—most of which is terrestrial in origin—that environmentalists have dubbed "The Great Pacific Garbage Patch." More... 
Combo Classics
Spring is here and the North Bay is ready with some double-header adventures featuring bikes, hikes, camps, kayaks, and…good wine. More... WETA Brings New Authority To Life to Build Robust Ferry NetworkGovernor Schwarzenegger appointed four Bay Area residents to the new Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) in March: Charlene Haught Johnson as chair; former Vallejo Mayor Anthony Intintoli Jr. as vice chair; Alameda Mayor Beverly Johnson; and Gerald Bellows. More... Port of Oakland Dredging Becomes Solution Instead of ProblemThe Port of Oakland and the Bay Area’s environmental community have come a long way in working together for the common good. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES APRIL 2008Every 6PM - 8PM - Wednesday Night Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Wed. Set sail aboard one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper and enjoy a relaxing sunset out on the Bay. You can soak in the beauty of the evening while not lifting a finger; or pitch in and take the helm. Following the sail we will serve chili, chips, salsa, and beverages. A great time to get to know other like-minded sailors. $30 for members, $40 retail. Call to make your reservation. More... 
Longshoremen call for Iraq war protest at ports on May 1
Nearly one hundred Longshore Caucus delegates voted to support a resolution calling for an eight-hour "stop work" meeting during the day-shift on Thursday, May 1 at Bay Area ports to protest the war by calling for the immediate, safe return of U.S. troops from Iraq. More... 
Getting to the Bay Area’s Blooming Places
It’s already bloomin’ beautiful in the Bay Area due to the early arrival of mild weather this spring. More... 
ON OUR COVER APRIL 2008
Photographer and OCSC Sailing School Member Greg Tarczynski took this shot of fellow OCSC members passing under the Golden Gate Bridge. Opening Day on the Bay on April 27 marks the official opening day of the Northern California sailing season. More... |
