ON OUR COVER   1-Jul-2008

On 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..

How Healthy is Summertime on the Bay?   1-Jul-2008

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..

S.F. Opens Public Boat Launch Facility   1-Jul-2008

With 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..

WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES JULY 2008   1-Jul-2008

Every 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..

WETA Appoints New Executive Director   1-Jul-2008

At 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..

Embarcadero Station Kiosk Wins Community Awareness Award   1-Jul-2008

The California Transportation Foundation recently gave top honors to the In Transit information kiosk in the annual Tranny Award competition. more..

THE WINDS OF SUMMER   1-Jul-2008

The Central Bay of San Francisco is known throughout the sailing world as one of the grandest of all places to sail. more..

On the Bay   1-Jul-2008

It’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..

GREEN PAGES JULY 2008   1-Jul-2008

Solar Institute and Schoolhouse Bring Solar Power to Life more..

Parade of Tall Ships Leads Festival of Sail Into The Golden Gate   1-Jul-2008

By 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..

Ace Ciders Are Riding High   1-Jul-2008

On 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..

JACK LONDON SQUARE   1-Jul-2008

Fourth of July Celebration on the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet more..

Richmond’s Hidden Waterfront Jewel   1-Jul-2008

You 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..

Restored Trainmaster Building Finds Perfect Tenant   1-Jul-2008

The 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..

Around the bay in July 2008   1-Jul-2008

Join 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..