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Scheduled arrival: May 26, 2010
Scheduled departure: June 5, 2010
Public events during the San Francisco port call:
Event: Dockside open house
Details: Meet the crew, tour S/V Ocean Watch, learn about onboard research and participate in hands-on marine science activities led by the Around the Americas Education Team from the Pacific Science Center. All ages welcome, no cost to attend.
Date: Saturday, May 29th
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Pier 39 J-Dock (adjacent to the sea lion floats), Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133
Event: Aquarium of the Bay Conservation Station featuring Around the Americas
Details: Meet with the Around the Americas education team, see images from the expedition, and participate in hands-on activities related to the onboard science investigations. Free with Aquarium admission.
Date: Saturday, May 29th
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Aquarium of the Bay, next to Pier 39.
Event: Presentation featuring David Thoreson’s images from throughout the Expedition
Details: Led by Ocean Watch Captain Mark Schrader and Onboard Scientist Dr. Michael Reynolds. Free for Academy Members or with museum admission. Reserve a ticket online to guarantee your seat. More details on the Academy’s lecture page, by calling (888) 670-4433 or by emailing ticketing@calacademy.org.
Date: Tuesday, June 1st
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Event: Boat tours, dinner and presentation featuring David Thoreson’s images from throughout the Expedition
Details: Led by Ocean Watch Captain Mark Schrader and Photographer David Thoreson, also featuring David Rockefeller, Jr. and Dan Pingaro of Sailors for the Sea. Boat tours offered in advance of the presentation. Additional details on the CYC website. $10 admission goes to Sailors for the Sea. Dinner is $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door. Reserve a seat online.
Date: Thursday, June 3rd
Time: Boat tours at 5:00pm, dinner at 6:00pm, presentation at 7:00pm
Location: Corinthian Yacht Club, 43 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920
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Background on San Francisco:
The Port of San Francisco is in on the western shore of San Francisco Bay, near the Golden Gate. The port covers almost eight miles of waterfront and includes such landmarks as, Pier 39, AT&T Park and Fisherman’s Wharf, which is the center of Northern California’s commercial fishing industry. It is also home to the largest marine repair facility on the West Coast. The cruise business is an important revenue source with over 75 ships and 200,000 passengers passing through every year. The San Francisco Bay and Development Commission was established in 1965 as the first coastal management agency in the United States. The commission has restored over 23 square miles of Bay habitat.
Background websites:
Port of San Francisco: http://www.sfgov.org
San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission: http://www.bcdc.ca.gov
