122-FOOT 1812 EDUCATIONAL TALL SHIP LYNX TO VISIT HALF MOON BAY Half Moon Bay, CA: On April 19, 2008 – All law-abiding and loyal citizens are urged to be vigilant and alert to the presence on your coast of the Weatherly, fast, and heavily arm’d Clipper Schooner LYNX. The 122-foot square topsail schooner LYNX will be sailing into Half Moon Bay on Saturday, April 19 at 1500 hrs, join the flotilla as she fires from her main battery of 6-pounder carronades upon her grand entrance. Don’t miss this photo opportunity as we relive history.
The 122-foot square topsail schooner Lynx is an interpretation of a privateer or naval schooner from the War of 1812. She is fitted with period ordnance and flies pennants and flags from the 1812 era making her one of the first ships to defend our freedom. The Lynx crew wear period uniforms and operate the ship in keeping with the maritime traditions of early 19th Century America. Students and adults will recognize the War of 1812 as a significant element of American heritage and as a turning point in the development of our national identity. The Lynx Science program is where students will individually investigate and examine useful information to utilize in hands-on experiments. They will learn how water quality, food chains and weather are related and affect our natural balance. Students will also become aware of the importance of maintaining our ecological systems now and for future generations. The Early American history and science programs that are taught aboard Lynx meet California State Standards.
The Privateer Lynx was hired to train the cast and crew of the hit movie Pirates of the Caribbean.
The Privateer Lynx will be offering Educational Dockside Tours and Sailing Adventures April 19 – 27, 2008. Climb aboard and step back in time as you relive history. Join the crew and hoist the sails, steer the ship, fire the main battery of six-pounder carronades and experience first hand life aboard a traditional, square topsail schooner. Get ready to rumble as you and your kids take part in this unique, interactive sailing adventure.
Schedule
Saturday
April 19
Grand Arrival: 3 pm.
Dockside Tours: 4 pm - 5 pm Free
Sunday
April 20
Dockside Tours: 10 am - 1 pm
Adults $5.00 (children 12 & under free)
Adventure Sail: 2 pm – 5 pm
Adults $65.00 (children 12 & under $30.00)
Saturday & Sunday
April 26 - 27
Dockside Tours: 10 am – 1pm
Adults $5.00 (children 12 & under free)
Adventure Sail: 2 pm – 5 pm
Adults $65.00 (children 12 & under $30.00)
Boarding at: One Johnson Pier “C” Dock
Sail aboard the Privateer Lynx berths are available for incredible port-to-port passages.
Monterey to Half Moon Bay April 18 -19
Half Moon Bay to Oakland April 28
Special Event: Master Mariners Regatta - May 24 - $125 per person
The Harbor Commission has approved a concept design for several visual and other improvements to the commercial building at Pillar Point Harbor. The Commission's ad hoc committee and staff met with restaurant and sport fishing tenants of the building several times to identify a number of items to improve the attractiveness of the building and the harbor, and enhance public access to the businesses. The District is now proceeding to implement the design and related improvements, starting with widening the sidewalk in front of the building to enable expanded but sheltered sidewalk business while maintaining satisfactory pedestrian access. The sidewalk will have an imbedded boardwalk motif, and be edged with bollards and ropes to provide a more nautical look.
At the San Mateo County Harbor District Board of Harbor Commissioners' Meeting on October 18, 2006, approval was given for the F/V Irene to be hauled out onto the Perched Beach for refurbishing. The US Coast Guard has inspected the boat and made recommendations for this project.
The rebuilt boat will used for harbor tours with the profits designated for educational grants.
Harbor Commission Supports Alliance of Communities for
Sustainable Fisheries Service The San Mateo County Harbor
District has adopted a resolution supporting the recently formed Alliance of
Communities For Sustainable Fisheries. The Alliance was formed several
months ago by fishermen from the four harbors that adjoin or lie within the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: Pillar Point, Santa Cruz, Moss Landing,
and Monterey. Representatives from the harbors were actively involved with
the fishermen in getting the organization underway. The group was formed
to provide a more vocal and informed voice in the Sanctuary Management Plan
review process now underway for Monterey, Gulf of the Farallones, and Cordell
Bank Sanctuaries, and in federal and state consideration of establishing
marine reserves in which fishing could be prohibited.
Pillar Point fishermen have organized themselves to actively participate
in the Alliance's activities. These include participating in State Department
of Fish and Game hearings regarding Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) implementation,
Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings, other meetings with staff of
the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), that oversees
the Sanctuary Program, the recent meeting of the port and harbor advocacy
group, the California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, in Half Moon
Bay, and in developing information and questions for use in the Sanctuary
review and MLPA processes.
One Johnson Pier