Working Waterfront
Treasure Island Will Keep Clipper Cove Beach Open to Boaters
Rumors of restricted access for boats at Clipper Cove Beach appear to be just that, though sailors should expect to see designated boating and swimming zones in the next few years, as one of several compromises that attempt to balance development with public access.
Critical Oakland Estuary BCDC Hearing on Wednesday
Oakland Estuary advocate Brock de Lappe is reaching out for support this week from sailors willing to speak out for a cleanup of boats along the Oakland shoreline.
Angel Island Ferry To Go Electric in 2024
Angel Island Ferry has announced a partnership with PG&E to develop California's first zero-emission, electric propulsion short-route ferry beginning in 2024.
Where Do You Pick Up Your Latitude 38? We Have Two New Outlets in the North Bay Area
During a recent pass along the Marin waterfront we found a couple of new places for you to pick up your 'Latitude 38,' and as we were in the neighborhood, we also stopped by one of our many stellar distribution points.
Oakland Waterfront Free-for-All
Brock de Lappe writes about how the Oakland waterfront is once again falling prey to lack of oversight and attention from the city and the port.
Sausalito Working Waterfront Victorious Over Housing Threat
The City of Sausalito has voted to preserve its working waterfront and shift its housing focus to another part of town.
The Painfully Slow but Slightly Encouraging News About Green Ships
When will there be a critical mass of new wind-assist and/or alternative-fuel ships that shift economies and the scales of production in a meaningful way to offer efficient and lower-cost alternatives?
The Resourceful Sailor Makes Rigging Alignment a Top Priority
While working aloft on the tricolor, The Resourceful Sailor noticed that the toggle and triangle plate connecting the masthead to the dual backstays were misaligned, awkwardly loading the clevis pin.
Good Jibes #74: Alan Olson on Building Tall Ships
Hear what goes into building a tall ship, how to sail from Minnesota to the Caribbean, abandon ship, dodge hurricanes and winter, and about Alan’s five years at a Buddhist monastery.
More Sailors Needed on the Working Waterfront
Can sailors solve the supply chain issue? More sailors are needed in ports and aboard ships to help keep the commercial maritime world working.
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