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Sailors to flock to San Francisco for $2 million r...
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7/12/2024 5:06 PM
Hello Awesome 
SFTGG Tour Guides.

FYI,
Sailors flocked to SF back in the 19th Century and into the early 20th Century too.
This was when ships were made of wood, 
and men were made of iron.
Back then, 
as soon as their ships docked in SF,
the young lads of the 
US Navy Pacific Fleet,
Visiting crews of Naval vessels from other countries,
and Merchant mariners from all the seafaring countries around the world,
went go straight to Pacific Street, 
which was well known worldwide as,
Terrific Street.
The bars and brothels would be open and waiting.
It all came to an abrupt end in 1917, 
when the SF City Government decided that it was time clean up SF’s image.

Until next time,
All the best,
Bob 


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7/12/2024 6:17 AM

Tomorrow and Sunday off the Marina Green.


By Ida Mojadad, Reporter July 10, 2024 - San Francisco Chronicle


This weekend, some of the world’s top sailors are gathering in San Francisco for a winner-takes-all racing competition. 


SailGP, a high-profile tournament launched four years ago and backed by billionaire Larry Ellison, will be held in the waters off of Marina Green as sailors compete for a $2 million prize — double the amount from last year’s race.


The city is known to have one of the best and most challenging race courses for sailing due to its iconic scenery, strong currents and high winds while spectators have an easy view from Marina Green. San Francisco has hosted many sailing competitions, mostly famously the 2013 America’s Cup, which is believed to have reinvigorated the sport.


Starting on Saturday, five fleet races will take place until the top three teams compete for the final prize on Sunday. Teams representing New Zealand, Australia, Spain, France and other countries will brace the winds of the Bay. Viewers can expect to see catamarans, a boat with two hulls instead of one, race at speeds up to about 60 mph.


Sailors to flock to San Francisco for $2 million race prize


Greg
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