ArchivesJuly 2008 Around the bay in July 2008Join your San Francisco Giants, alumni, executives, and other sports celebrities at the Giants Community Fund’s 18th annual Golf Classic on July 21 at the Olympic Club. This is your chance to tee off with the pros while benefiting the Community Fund and lending support to their award-winning flagship program, Junior Giants Baseball. More... Restored Trainmaster Building Finds Perfect TenantThe City of Richmond’s magnificently restored Ford Point Building was just awarded one of only 15 National Preservation Honor Awards by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. More... Richmond’s Hidden Waterfront JewelYou could easily drive past the sign for the Richmond Yacht Harbor, LTD on Cutting Boulevard without ever noticing what lies behind the modest little red building that houses the Shop Office in the parking lot. More... JACK LONDON SQUAREFourth of July Celebration on the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet More... Ace Ciders Are Riding HighOn a recent, extremely hot day, I attended the Beerfest in Santa Rosa. Although there were hundreds of fabulous hand-crafted beers to quench my thirst, some of the most refreshing drinks I tried were the ciders. More... Parade of Tall Ships Leads Festival of Sail Into The Golden GateBy William Hogan In 2006, the Bay Area turned out to welcome the future: the arrival of the Queen Mary II, Cunard’s new international flagship liner, on her virgin voyage to San Francisco. More... GREEN PAGES JULY 2008Solar Institute and Schoolhouse Bring Solar Power to Life More... On the BayIt’s been said that only 4 percent of people who live in the Bay Area actually get out on the bay. Don’t be a bystander: take the plunge this summer. More... THE WINDS OF SUMMERThe Central Bay of San Francisco is known throughout the sailing world as one of the grandest of all places to sail. More... Embarcadero Station Kiosk Wins Community Awareness AwardThe California Transportation Foundation recently gave top honors to the In Transit information kiosk in the annual Tranny Award competition. More... WETA Appoints New Executive DirectorAt its June 19 meeting, the Board of Directors of the WETA announced the appointment of Jonathan Stanley as WETA Executive Director. Mr. Stanley will begin work at WETA on July 21, 2008. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES JULY 2008Every Wed. 6PM – 8PM - Wednesday Night Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com 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... S.F. Opens Public Boat Launch FacilityWith considerable fanfare, the Port of San Francisco officially opened the Pier 52 Boat Launch last month. It is located just south of AT&T Park on Terry Francois Boulevard, and is the only public boat launch in the City. More... How Healthy is Summertime on the Bay?Welcome to summer in the Bay Area: the fog is rolling, the Bay is crowded with windsurfers, swimmers and sailors, visitors are filling tour boats, and residents are flocking to shoreline parks and beaches for picnics and playtime. More... ON OUR COVEROn Wednesday, July 23 at noon, the Golden Gate will provide the venue for more than a dozen historic Tall Ships—sails unfurled and driven before the wind, living emblems of our storied maritime beginnings—as they sail into San Francisco Bay for five days of spectacular local events. Cover photo courtesy of Lyons Imaging. More... |