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Tackling the World’s Plastic Pollution – One Marina at a Time. Seabin Project Launches Pilot Study.

 It’s ready to go! Our friends at the Seabin Project designed and produced an automated rubbish bin that catches floating rubbish, oil, plastics, fuel and detergents. Seabins will be placed at docks in the world’s marinas as the first step to tackling water pollution. With a passion for protecting our oceans, bays and waterways, On the Bay partnered with Seabin Project in 2015 to shout out about their product. It has been a long time of R&D and building partnerships to help with their pilot study launch today. Their current partners for installation of the V5 ‘pre-series’ units include:

  • La Grande Motte, France
  • Porto Montenegro, Montenegro
  • Port Adriano, Spain
  • Wartsila Corporation – Helsinki, Finland
  • Butterfield Group – Hamilton Princess Marina, Bermuda
  • Safe Harbor Marinas – Cabrillo Isle Marina San Diego, USA

Safe Harbor Marinas manages two SF Bay Area marinas – Ballena Isle Marina in Alameda and Emeryville Marina in Emeryville. It is exciting that Safe Harbor Marinas, the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world, has stepped forward to embrace such an important environmental cause and project. The six pilot partners will each have a ‘pre-series’ V5 Seabin installed in the next few weeks. In the three-month pilot study, all six partners will not only monitor all aspects of the Seabins with the Team at Seabin Project, they will also participate in the implementation of the education, research and development programs. 

Pete Ceclinski, co-founder

“For Seabin Project to enter into the North American market by partnering with the largest owner/operator of marinas in the world, it is pretty spectacular to say the least,” says Pete Ceglinski, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Seabin Project. “Not only does Safe Harbor Marinas hope to use our technology to improve water quality at their marinas, but they also plan to implement our educational programs. This means we could have the opportunity to make a compelling and positive impact on over 60 waterways and harbours across North America over time.”

You can now participate in the video launch of their global pilot study. The Seabin Project should gain a lot of excellent exposure  during the 35th America’s Cup starting next month in Bermuda. Congrats everyone!

By |2017-05-10T09:14:38-07:00May 4th, 2017|0 Comments

Emeryville Fire Services Division Chief Wins Emeryville’s Ninth Shortest Triathlon Ever!

Emeryville Fire Services (Alameda County Fire Dept.) Division Chief Dave Winnacker (278) finished the Shortest Triathlon Ever with a time of  25:37 taking first place and winning the event. Malachi Leopold from Oakland finished second with a time of 26:43 and Michael Blair from San Francisco finished third with a time of 28:41.

Kelly Emo from Campbell won first place in the women’s division with a time of 30:10  and finished fifth overall. Elise Jackson from San Lorenzo took second place with a time of 31:41 and Emeryville resident Bailey Langner took third place in the women’s division with a time of 37:44.

The race starts with a 100 yard SWIM in a warm swimming pool and  then it’s off on a 2.5 mi BIKE – flat ride through Emeryville, followed by a 2.1 RUN through Bay St.

Thirty-five athletes participated from Albany, Campbell, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Piedmont, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunnyvale and Vallejo. There were eleven athletes from Emeryville including the entire City Council – Mayor Scott Donahue, Vice Mayor John Bauters, Council Members Christian Patz, Diane Martinez and Alexandra Medina.

After four years, the pool is back and the Shortest Triathlon Ever will grow again. Congrats to all participants. And plan for the 10th Shortest Triathlon Ever in April 2018!

This race is produced by the CIty of Emeryville and On Your Mark Events. You can find all the race results on their website linked above.

 

By |2017-04-13T12:52:21-07:00April 7th, 2017|0 Comments

A Fun Emeryville Day on the Bay!

Stacy Thomas, City of Emeryville events director, kept the lively group fishing for playdough

City Attorney Mike Guina with Harbormaster Michelle Shadows

Even with overcast weather, over 200 people showed up to take tours of the fishing boats, take ferry rides and otherwise immerse themselves in the beauty of the grounds at the two marinas in Emeryville looking out to the San Francisco Bay.

The Jump House at one point had a dozen kids in it with the same amount of jackets and sweaters scattered on the grass.   Fishing was a big hit all day long. Mayor Scott Donahue and City Manager Carolyn Lehr both enjoyed the inaugural Emeryville Day on the Bay event and hoped there would be more to come.

Vice Mayor John Bauters and dog King chatting it up with the crew of the Sea Wolf

It really was a dog convention at the marinas that Saturday! Dogs were even invited on board the fishing boats for a tour. One dog, first mate Niko, was seen on a paddle board drifting around the marina. He is the mascot for Barbary Ghost nautical adventures. Another big hit were the free ferry rides on PROP, which offers commuter rides from the docks of Emeryville Marina to San Francisco.

Face painting had young children sitting patiently while their faces started brimming with colors and sparkles. Some young girls even wore their princess dresses Saturday and headed straight to the face painting table.

Fishing rod demos, nautical  knot tying lessons by the Emeryville Yacht Club, tours of Emery Cove Yacht Harbor and Emeryville Marina, Emeryville fire truck & rescue boat, gourmet food trucks and more! Don’t miss next year’s Spring event! And bring your dog.

Andy Guiliano, proprietor of Fish Emeryville chatting with visitors – telling big fish stories most likely

City of Emeryville Economic Development DIrector Chad Smalley with ML Thiercof and Summer modeling the doggie life jacket for Emeryville on the Bay –  Photo/Nick Sebastian

The end of a fun day

 

 

Come Play @ Emeryville Day on the Bay – Sat., Mar. 18 + Beyond!

Emeryville Day on the Bay – Saturday, March 18

Did you know that Emeryville has two marinas with 850 slips? And kiteboarding/paddle board lessons? Plus, Fish Emeryville has an eight boat fleet for those of you who like to get out on the bay and go fishing. Learn more at Emeryville Day on the Bay and have some fun!

WHEN:

  • Sat., Mar. 18, 10am-2pm

WHERE:

WHAT:

“I hate it. But I know I get treats if I wear it!” Summer, adopted at Bay Street Emeryville in 2015, is now reigning mascot for Emeryville on the Bay

  • Tour fishing boats on the Fish Emeryville fleet boats
  • Tour both marinas – Emery Cove Yacht Harbor & Emeryville Marina
  • Learn how to put on a life jacket
  • Meet Summer, Emeryville on the Bay‘s mascot, & learn why dogs need to wear life jackets
  • Free ferry rides at 10:30am and 1:30pm with PROP
  • Yes you can eat – Food Trucks!
  • DJ Music, Juggler, Face Painter
  • Kids play Passport games for prizes
  • Local artists painting and join them!
  • Meet our First Responders – Emeryville Police & Fire!
  • Check out the Emeryville Rescue Boat
  • Learn how to tie a nautical knot
  • Meet the Coast Guard & learn about boat inspections

WHO:

  • Everyone is invited!
  • Emeryville residents, families and businesses
  • City of Emeryville officials and staff
  • Our corridor neighbors in Berkeley and Oakland & City officials & staff
  • Commuters from all over the region
  • Fishing enthusiasts
  • Those curious about the beauty and offerings of Emeryville & its marinas

Emery-Go-Round available for a free trip down to the marinas!

Thank you to sponsors of the first Emeryville Day on the Bay!

City of Emeryville, Emery Cove Yacht Harbor, Emeryville Marina, Emeryville on the Bay, Emeryville Yacht Club, Fish Emeryville and PROPSF.

More events..

Mutt Mondays at Bay Street

Dog lovers – don’t miss out! Two More Monday Mutt Days at Bay Street in March.

WHAT:
Every Monday in March, dog owners and their best friends are invited to enjoy free, four-legged festivities in Bay Street’s Center Plaza including:

Your dog must be on a leash at all times and have a friendly disposition.

WHEN:  
Two nights left!
Mon., Mar. 20 – 6pm to 7:30pm
Mon., Mar. 27 – 6pm to 7:30pm

WHERE:
Bay Street Emeryville – 5616 Bay Street in Emeryville

This weekend, Fri., Mar. 17 – Sun., Mar. 19 Bay Street is hosting an Art Show featuring the work of more than 40 local talented artists from Chiello Fine Art in the plaza.

Shortest Triathlon Ever. On your Mark. Get Set Done.

 

This race is so short, anyone can do it! Perfect also for first timers, families, friends and business teams.  Download entry form here.  Established in 2006 by Dr. Warren Strudwick, Orthopaedic Surgeon (BOSS), Mary Lou Thiercof (Working Images) and the City of Emeryville with On Your Mark Events, Dr. Strudwick, a Stanford swimmer, wanted to help Emeryville residents get in shape and help youth learn to swim. Its inaugural event was Emeryville’s first race.

WHAT:

  • 100 yd SWIM – warm school swimming pool
  • 2.5 mi BIKE – flat ride through Emeryville
    2.1 mi RUN – new course through Bay Street in Emeryville

WHERE:

  • 1333 Park Ave. at Hollis, Emeryville City Hall

WHEN:  

  • Sunday, April 2, 2017 – RACE STARTS AT 8AM  

6:30am PRE-RACE
• Registration and check-in at City Hall – 1333 Park Ave in Emeryville
• Cyclists will obey the motor vehicle codes as they make their way over to the starting point at 47th and San Pablo at Emery Secondary School.
• Bike racks available at City Hall and the school.
8am START
• Swim at Emery Secondary School
• Bike through Emeryville
• Run up to Bay Street and back to City Hall
8:30am POST-RACE
• Awards at City Hall
 
WHO’S INVITED:
• The whole family
• Those ready for their first triathlon
• Seasoned athletes warming up for the season

NOTES:

  • Bike Helmets: (CSPC approved) must be worn buckled or disqualification will occur
  • Awards: Trophies to the tip Male and Female, and the top Male and Female Master
  • Medals: 3 deep to both men and women; 13 under, 14-18, 19-29, 40-49, 60-69, 70+
    The Shortest Triathlon Ever is perfect for the start of the triathlon season and for triathletes who want to practice their transitions.  Actually, this triathlon is for anyone who loves recreational sports and wants a tour of Emeryville’s architecture and public artwork.  
  • Fees: located on registration form. Special pricing for Emeryville residents and students!

TO REGISTER:

Download entry form here. Contact On Your Mark Events for more information or info@onyourmarkevents.com or (209) 795-7832.

 

By |2017-03-17T09:38:06-07:00March 17th, 2017|0 Comments

Missing Bucci’s at Lunchtime? Maybe Not Any More. 612one Opened its Doors in Emeryville!

Welcome to 612one Fusion Culinary & Fine Cocktails. The brick interior and high industrial ceilings are the same as in the long run of Bucci’s, but the look is now a polished modernism with metal tables and a sleek bar. The kitchen has been reconfigured so the dining room space seems a lot more airy and can seat more guests.

But what is really different is the soft opening menu. It’s a fun take on Asian Fusion, as both owners come from Thai restaurant backgrounds. For example, their Wasabi Calamari is lightly breaded calamari rings with an aioli-wasabi type dipping sauce. Crisp Roasted Pork Belly is served with tamarind curry and French baguettes. A great place after work for appetizers!

And the focal point is the beautiful bar. It makes you want to have a cocktail party with your friends there. Besides six beers on tap, bottle beer and wine, 612one offers up some great cocktails. There’s the Dirty Hollis made with The Real McCoy Aged Rum, coffee liqueur and lime or the 612one Negroni with St. George Botanivore Gin, St. George Bruto Americano and Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth. Spicing things up is  the T-Mex made with Hornitos Resposado Tequila, Tamarind and Paprika.

More choices with the Bar Menu. Hot Honey Wings – crispy chicken wings caramelized with organic honey and Sriracha (hot chili) sauce, Basa Fish and Chips with Cajun French Fries and 612one Dynamite – the  Dynamite is fresh shrimp and salmon topped with spicy miso soy, chili, garlic, lime and coriander.

The lunch menu  has a Grilled Chicken Burger and a Spicy Linguine Pasta with salmon, garlic, asparagus, mushrooms and basil. A Grilled Prawn Salad with spicy chili lime can be paired with their Rib Eye steak on the dinner menu. According to patrons, the Spicy Pasta Basil is a hit – Stir-fried linguini pasta and jumbo prawns with chili, garlic, asparagus, mushrooms and sweet basil. All very creative combinations of fresh food. Since they are still in their ‘soft opening’ phase, you can let the proprietors, Rawitpan Ussawagasemjit (Ohm) and Gary Srisawat (Chef), know your favorites. Their hours are easy to remember: 11am-10pm Mon. – Sat. (510) 285-6854

612one (6121) Hollis St. in Emeryville

 

By |2017-03-10T13:18:56-08:00March 10th, 2017|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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