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ArchivesApril 2012 
Around the Bay in April 2012
The 2012 Strictly Sail Pacific all-sailboat boat show will sail into Jack London Square April 12-15 with everything that is hot in the world of sailing. More... San Francisco Increases Access for Bikers Commuting to WorkLast month, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the Employee Bicycle Access Bill, which will make it easier for the growing number of people biking to work to bring their bikes into the workplace. More... Destination: L.A.San Pedro Bay culture hardly measures up to what we have here, but Bay Crossings readers seeking a quick getaway from the waterfront might wish to explore a contrasting—and convenient—alternative. More... 
Ferry Service Between South S.F. and East Bay Set for June Launch
San Francisco Bay Ferry’s much-anticipated service between South San Francisco and the East Bay will be launching soon. More... Boat Owners May Have Federal Tax Deductions AvailableRecreational boat owners who paid state sales taxes on a boat purchase, or those who secured a loan to finance a boat, may have some tax deductions coming to them when filing their 2011 federal income tax return. More... 
Artemis Racing Debuts Full Scale AC72 Wing
The culmination of more than 35,000 man hours and a tremendous amount of hard work on the part of the entire team came on March 15 when Artemis Racing sailed with the team’s first AC72 wing in Valencia, Spain. More... 
Final America’s Cup Deal Means Significant Cuts
The head of the organization spearheading the America’s Cup in San Francisco said that they will support the deal that the office of Mayor Edwin M. Lee submitted to the Board in March, which was approved unanimously. More... 
Clean Marinas Program Helps Ensure Environmentally Responsible Boating
Bollution in the Bay is a top concern of many Bay Area residents, but the search for a culprit is sometimes, well, as murky as the Bay’s waters. More... 
Catch the Spirit at This Year’s Opening Day
San Francisco Bay offers some of the best boating in the world. In the summer, when the weather is warm and the wind is up, boats flock to the water like geese to a pond. More... 
Around-the-World Boat Racers to Stop in Oakland
The entire Bay Area sailing community will join forces in April to welcome and host the 250-plus crew members of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race when they dock at Oakland’s Jack London Square. More... THE MARIN ISLANDSThe Marin Islands, clearly hidden in plain sight, may be the least known of San Francisco Bay’s scattering of islands. More... Boat Maintenance Tips for a Cleaner BayWith Opening Day on the way, and the America’s Cup around the corner, lots of folks—including Baykeeper—are busy with spring boat maintenance, all in preparation for a special boating season. More... 
Foreign Trade Driving Growth at Bay Area Ports
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently approved the Port of San Francisco’s request to reorganize its Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #3 under the new Alternative Site Framework (ASF) program. More... 
Senior Captain Chuck Elles
Chuck Elles is Blue & Gold Fleet’s Senior Captain. With 32 years at the company, he has first dibs on the late afternoon/early evening Vallejo ferry shift. More... 
511 Traveler Info System Offers Powerful New Smartphone App
The Bay Area’s 511 traveler information system is now offering its first smartphone app for transit riders. More... 
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES April 2012
Saturday This 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... 
ON OUR COVER
This year, Sunday, April 29 marks the 95th annual Opening Day on the Bay. More... |
