Posts Tagged ‘Anchor-Outs’
Good News: Oakland Estuary Cleanup Action Plan
The Coast Guard and OPD are getting back on the job to keep the Estuary safe and clean.
As Oakland Estuary Sees Improvement, Cities Around the Country Deal With Derelict Vessels
After a harrowing summer of what was dubbed a "pirate crime spree," the Oakland Estuary has undergone a significant cleanup, with more work to be done.
Judge Rules Boaters Have “No Constitutional Right” to Anchor in Richardson Bay
In what has the potential to be a landmark ruling, a federal judge ruled that boaters do not have a constitutional right to anchor on Richardson Bay.
Comment on the Oakland Estuary at BCDC Meeting on Wednesday
Many sailors have expressed their concern over the many problems plaguing the Oakland Estuary. After months and years of neglect, the Estuary is finally attracting the attention of several agencies
As Piracy on the Estuary Continues, Coast Guard Announces Patrols
After nearly a month of lawlessness and what liveaboard residents have described as a state of perpetual fear and anxiety, the Coast Guard announced this week that they will begin patrolling the Oakland Estuary to combat a recent outbreak of piracy.
Thieves on Oakland Estuary Steal Boats With Impunity, Face Few Consequences
Over the past few weeks, several boats have been stolen out of Alameda marinas on almost a daily basis, often in broad daylight, and sometimes with the stolen property immediately visible from across the Oakland Estuary.
Why Is San Diego Bay More Welcoming Than San Francisco Bay?
Our trip to San Diego for the start of the Baja Ha-Ha again highlighted some of the differences between how San Diego Bay and San Francisco Bay welcome sailors.
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Who Has Authority Over Anchor-Outs?
Laws about anchoring out have long been on the books, but have gone unenforced, and the reality on the water and in shoreside communities has remained in a kind of stasis, some would say a quagmire.
Storm Again Takes a Toll on Richardson Bay Boats
Sunday's storm was categorized as a tie with the third-worst storm in the Bay Area wreaking havoc on Richardson Bay and elsewhere.
The Shores of Richardson Bay
Another unfortunate soul is in a tough spot after their trimaran came to rest on the west shore of Tiburon this weekend. With full-moon high tides and a calm forecast, there’s hope that the boat will be able to refloat and find a longterm, secure location. More »
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