Planetary Coral Reef Foundation:

After circumnavigating the globe and sailing over 200,000 sea miles, RV Heraclitus (RVH) is returning home for the very first time since it was built and launched in Oakland, California in 1975. On May 4, 2003, the Heraclitus crew set sail from Guam for a journey across the Pacific to bring international attention to the coral reef crisis.

Sailing north, charting its course in the way of the ancient mariners - by stars, winds and currents - the Heraclitus completed the 142 day, 6,000 mile journey and arrived in Port Angeles, Washington on September 23rd.   The RV Heraclitus will sail down the West Coast for a series of scientific, educational, high profile media and fundraising events in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles during October and November.

Upcoming Bay Area & Southern California Events include:

October 18 – 21, 2003 RVH anchored in Sausalito. Events and coral reef education in greater Bay Area.  

November 18, 2003 RVH sails into Los Angeles greeted by a noble gathering of boats, schoolchildren, community leaders and government officials. RVH docks at Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey. Welcome ceremony and coral reef educational activities.

November 18-24, 2003: RVH docked at Burton Chase Park, Marina del Rey. Events and coral reef educational activities in greater Los Angeles area.

Sausalito Art Festival:

Every Labor Day weekend, stars of the contemporary art scene are showcased on the sparkling bay shores of Sausalito, California's Mediterranean-like seaside village. Over one-million visitors from throughout the world have experienced the Sausalito Art Festival since its inaugural event in 1952. Sausalito hosts the West Coast's ultimate Art Experience, featuring the finest fine art and craft.

The world famous beauty of Sausalito, with its historic waterfront and unique art galleries and shops, has long attracted art collectors. Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito is located on the San Francisco Bay shoreline with breathtaking views.

Headline entertainment includes:

- Joan Osborne (8/30)
- Jefferson Starship (8/31)
- Jimmy Cliff (8/31)
- Pride and Joy (9/1)
- The Neville Brothers (9/1)

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