Alameda’s Working Waterfront

WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES May 2015

Published: May, 2015 Every Day         12:30PM/2:00PM/4:30PM – 90-minute SF Bay Sail – San Francisco Sailing Company, Pier 39 Marina, San Francisco, (415) 378-4887, www.sailsf.com A private yacht experience for only $45, departs 3 times a day including two drinks: Beer, Wine, Soda or Water.  Call (415) 378-4887 or go online to www.sailsf.com and […]

Bay Crossings Journal

Published: August, 2003 In my kayak, I follow the movement of shrimp boats going up the estuary against the current, the sprightly spray bouncing off their white wooden bows. There is another movement; the uplifting of tears circumnavigating my eyelids. For years these unsolicited tears have surfaced, usually when I am alone near or on […]

Bay CrossingsWorking Waterfront

Published: February, 2004 Local 34 represents marine clerks and office clerical workers in the Northern California. We’re part of the Longshore Union, the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union). Before I get to what I do, let’s list the various types of jobs on the docks. We’ll start with a walking boss. A walking boss, […]