Good Jibes #159: Brock de Lappe on Cleaning Up the Oakland-Alameda Estuary
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Brock de Lappe to talk about his work in showcasing the beauty of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary once again. Brock is a sailor and racer who served as harbormaster for Alameda Marina and the Oakland Marinas from 2011 until 2022. Following retirement, Brock continues to do part-time marine consulting and remains a strong advocate for the protection of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary.
Hear about Brock’s sailing life, what the life of a harbormaster is like, how we can return the Oakland-Alameda Estuary to its former glory, the biggest issues for marinas today, how to properly deal with boats at the end of their lives, and the time Brock was frozen in ice for three days in Antarctica.
Here’s a sample of what we discuss in the episode:
- What it takes to maintain a marina
- Dealing with unclear jurisdiction
- Raising sunken tugboats
- Fundraising to clean the Estuary
- Life as a harbormaster
- Partnering with CalRecycle
- A harrowing tale at a regatta
Learn more at IHeartOaklandAlamedaEstuary.com.
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