Posts by Tim Henry
East Bay Cities Propose Paving Over Oakland Estuary
As a means to eliminate several ongoing problems requiring high-level community compromise, a group of East Bay city governments has indicated that they're open to "filling" or effectively paving over the bustling waterway bisecting Alameda and Oakland.
Motor Yacht ‘Nakoa’ Aground in Maui Freed, Then Sinks
After breaking free from a mooring and drifting onto the rocks in a marine reserve in Maui more than two weeks ago, a nearly 100-ft motor yacht was finally extracted from shore by a salvage team, but sank a short time later in open water.
Will Proposed Oakland A’s Ball Park Impede a Future Port of Oakland Estuary Turning Basin?
In one of the starkest conflicts between expanding development and the Bay Area's working waterfront, concerns have surfaced that an ambitious project along the Oakland Estuary could interfere with ship traffic.
As Clipper Cove Remains Open to Boaters, the Treasure Island Toll Moves Full Steam Ahead
Last year, we heard the first murmurings of a Treasure Island toll of $5 to both enter and exit the island. The toll, which is set to take effect in 2024, was met with no small degree of outrage, with opponents saying the toll would reduce access to public shores.
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.
Big Motor Yacht Runs Aground at Famed Surf Spot on Maui
On Monday, a 94-ft motor yacht, identified as the 'Nakoa', reportedly broke free of its mooring, drifted onto the reef at Honolua Bay, Maui, Hawaii, and subsequently began to leak diesel.
Man Steals Boat, Gets Toppled by Wave and Rescued by Coast Guard, Then Walks Away
Video from a Coast Guard helicopter shows the rescue swimmer approaching the boat as the man climbed over the transom and stood on the swim step, waiting. That's when the wave began to rear, then broke in earnest, sending the motor boat tumbling like a puny toy.
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?
Want To Have a Say in What a Pedestrian Bridge Over the Oakland Estuary Might Look Like?
How tall will the bridge be? How will it affect boats sailing on the Estuary? How often does the City expect the drawbridge section to be opened on a typical high-water-traffic day (aka the weekend)?
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