“The Bay Lights Project" - Grand Lighting onboard Willin'
- March 5 · 7:00 PM
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The Bay Lights is an iconic light sculpture designed by internationally renowned artist Leo Villareal. This stunning fine arts experience will live for two years on the San Francisco Bay Bridge West Span, starting with the Grand Lighting on March 5, 2013.
The Bay Lights is the world’s largest light sculpture, 1.8 miles wide and 500 feet high and inspired by the Bay Bridge 75th anniversary. Using 25,000 white individually programmed LED lights, artist Leo Villareal will create complex algorithms and patterns in a dazzling display across the bridge’s west span.
The Bay Lights is a monumental tour de force seven times the scale of the Eiffel Tower’s 100th Anniversary lighting. Shining from dusk to midnight for two years, it will impact over 50 million people in the Bay Area, with billions more seeing it in the media and online.
Willin' is a big, modern, safe, well-equipped, well-maintained yacht with full electronics and instrumentation. We will not be pushing her to her limits and we will enjoy a safe, comfortable sail. I will control the RSVP and waiting lists to ensure that we have a good mix of newbies and experienced sailors.
You forty-dollar donation will help to defray costs. If you have questions about this, or anything else, please give me a call or send me an email to discuss.
There will be a one-hour orientation to get you familiar with the boat and safety procedures prior to our departure.
Please bring a jacket and a sweater for when it cools off in the evening. Wear non-marking soled shoes and bring a PFD if you have one - I have extras if you do not.
I will have ginger-ale and bottled water on board, please bring snacks to share and whatever beverage you prefer.
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Christine O
Mark, the pictures have been fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing -- (was so sad to be home, bundled up) Glad all the lights worked! ;-)
March 7
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Konrad
Interesting! I know that I have sailed with Mark when it was sunny and warm. However, lately, we seem to find high winds and rain. Always fum with Mark - a safe, courteous, friendly skipper.
March 7
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Mark
We all braved the elements for a very exciting experience - and they had some lights on the bridge too.
March 6
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Randy Botts
"The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli" - George Costanza
2 · March 6
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Janet Arline Barker
Amazing views of the bridge and San Francisco night lights aboard Willin'. Mark kept the boat moving so we could see the bridge and the city from different perspectives. Uplifting music and snacks were a bonus. I felt safe in the boat with Mark at the helm...despite the driving rain and 3-5 foot swells.
2 · March 6
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Christine O
Hi Mark,
Unfortunately, woke up w/ a sore throat today - so, very bummed! Please allow the next person on WL to take my place - Hope to sail, soon! - C.March 5
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Diane Corsick
so sorry to cancel. am sick...catch you next time...Hope it's a great experience!!! best to all, Diane Corsick
March 5
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Karen
Holy mly - it is CRAZY windy on land downtown right now. Tonight should be interesting... Looking forward to a fun night!
March 5
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Mark
Working on a second boat - he might sail out of Sausalito. Steve on Fearless - licensed Skipper, good sailor, he has done one other event with me (Lighted Boat Parade).
February 28
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Karen
Think you will be adding another boat or should those of us on the waitlist look for other boats? Thanks!
February 28
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9 attended
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Shannon
Gunner's Mate (Powder Monkey)
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Konrad
Skipper, ASA 104, Sailor, Contributor
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Kim
Checked-in -
Randy Botts
Boatswain's Mate
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