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ArchivesAugust 2011 
Around the bay in August 2011
Join the Exploratorium on Thursday, August 4, from 6 to 10 p.m., for After Dark: Blue. Part of the ColorFest celebration, this After Dark will explore the many manifestations of blue: from blue skies to the creation of indigo dye, the physics of underwater vision – and live blues music! From azure skies to the royal use of indigo blue, spend an evening exploring the science and moods of the color blue. More... 
Expanding the Horizons of Bay Area Youth, One Voyage at a Time
Hundreds of ships travel the waters of San Francisco Bay each day. Few of them are classic sailing vessels, and even fewer have the mission of Call of the Sea’s schooner Seaward—inspiring and educating our local youth. More... 
Treasure Island Flea Offers Unique Shopping Experience
The Treasure Island Flea, which operates on the last weekend of every month, hosts hundreds of local Bay Area exhibitors. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES AUGUST 2011This 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. Cost is $40. More... Quiet Diversions and Classic EventsOne of joys of riding the ferry is that it is a stately mode of transportation, permitting passengers to quietly contemplate their immediate destination and the larger implications of the journey itself. More... Jack London Square to Debut Fitness and Cycling EventsJack London Square is sure to get your blood pumping this summer and fall with two new events for both active and casual fitness enthusiasts: Fit Rave and Pedalfest. More... 
Outside Lands Festival Returns to Golden Gate Park
In a partnership with the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department, Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly Productions and Starr Hill Presents will bring the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival to San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park for its fourth year on August 12-14. More... America’s Cup World Series Set to Begin in PortugalOn August 6, Cascais, Portugal will host the first stop of the 2011-2012 America’s Cup World Series, which includes events in Plymouth, England and San Diego before the end of the year, and which will debut in San Francisco in summer 2012. More... 
Discovering the Freedom of Bay Kiteboarding
Captain John’s Kite the Bay wasn’t my first experience with kiteboarding. On a whim, I had taken a kiteboarding lesson last year on a vacation in Mexico. More... 
Unexpected Bay Vistas
The beauty of San Francisco Bay can be enjoyed from many places. We’ve all seen photos or actually enjoyed the views from the top of Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill, the Vista Point in Marin County, or from the pedestrian walkway on the Golden Gate Bridge. More... 
Beyond Shark Week: Choose Your Own Shark Adventure
The Discovery Channel’s most popular week of programming, Shark Week, is already in full swing—or bite—as the month begins. More... 
Common Murres On the Comeback Trail
Every time I write this monthly column, I find that I have to dive deep into a whole new world of chemistry, species, habitat, geology and climate. More... 
In Search of “Ferry Killers”
Then a 50-foot tree is found floating in the Bay, just waiting to ruin someone’s day, it’s not a simple job to remove it. But thanks to the Army Corps of Engineers, there is a solution. More... 
NEW FERRY SYSTEM TO LAUNCH ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY
It is transition time at the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA). Earlier this year, two existing ferry services—Alameda/Oakland and Harbor Bay—were transitioned to WETA. More... Oakland’s Seaport and Airport to Extend Global ReachOakland International Airport has requested and received authorization by United States Customs and Border Protection to offer nonstop charter passenger service between the Bay Area and Cuba. More... 
Cable Saddle and Catwalks Mark
Progress on East Span
It’s been a busy few months for the new East Span of the Bay Bridge. More... 
ON OUR COVER AUGUST 2011
Kiteboarding is an extreme sport that combines wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding and gymnastics. More... |
