Ship from famous movies- Lady Washington visits Pillar Point Harbor!

Lady Washington stops at Pillar Point Harbor this weekend!

Walk-on tours are a chance for the general public to visit the tall ship that has appeared in several motion pictures, including the 2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and the 1994 Star Trek: Generations.

The Lady Washington, making its first coastal California stop on its 2012-2013 California tour, will visit Half Moon Bay in November. The ship is scheduled to arrive at Pillar Point Harbor on November 9 and open to the public for tours and tall ship excursions on the Pacific Ocean. Here’s the ship’s schedule:

• 11/9: Arrive Pillar Point Harbor.
• 11/10-11: Walk-on tours, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No reservation required, but $3 donation requested.
• 11/10-11: Adventure Sail, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. $39 all ages.
• 11/12: K-12 educational programs.
• 11/13: Depart Half Moon Bay for Moss Landing.

 Tickets for Adventure Sails are available at www.historicalseaport.org or by calling 800-200-5239. Educators, home school groups, and administrators interested in scheduling a K-12 educational program should call 800-200-5239. Scholarships are available for Title I schools. As well as excursions, both vessels are available to charter for weddings, film and TV productions, corporate events, and other group activities.


An Adventure Sail is a three-hour excursion which includes opportunities to guests to help raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, hear maritime stories, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting. Tickets for Adventure Sails are $39 for all ages. To purchase tickets, buy them online or call 800-200-5239.

 

Mavericks Big Wave Surf Competition Opens Nov 9 -March 31st!

The copetition window this year will be from nov 9 - March 31st the biggest window Mavericks has ever had.Ideal conditions failed to materialize last season, just like in the 2010-2011 season, and the contest was not held. Mavericks Invitational is a big wave surfing event. The one-day, invitation-only surfing competition is held at the legendary Mavericks surf break.Where 24 of the best big wave surfers are given 24 hours notice to arrive and go big, once competition is called on by the Mavericks commitee.

In Beautiful Half Moon Bay, Ca.


Last year the event had a festival on the last day of the event that was filled with great entertainment at Harbor Village and this year the group hopes to do it when the event is called on!





Information from Half Moon Bay Patch

The opening of the big-wave surfing contest at Mavericks is scheduled for Nov. 9, surfer and organizer Jeff Clark said.

"The opening ceremony is a special ceremony to gather the tribe, this family and community of surfers, to join hands and bless the event," said Clark. "It's a chance to bring the competitors and Mavericks community together on a non-contest day, away from the spotlight and commotion of a contest. It's a time for us to come together in the spirit of family and remember why we do what we do."

According to Mavericks Big Wave Invitational organizers, the contest waiting period will officially run through March 31, 2013.

Clark and fellow surfers are hoping for big waves this season at the spot known for its massive swells less than a mile off the San Mateo County coast near Pillar Point Harbor.

Ideal conditions failed to materialize last season, just like in the 2010-2011 season, and the contest was not held.


The 24 competitors, among them Chris Bertish, of South Africa, Matt Ambrose, of Pacifica, 2005 champion Anthony Tashnick, of Santa Cruz, and 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, have been selected to be judged on how they can handle the Mavericks.

The opening of the contest season coincides with last week's release of the film "Chasing Mavericks" starring Gerard Butler as legendary big-wave surfer Jay Moriarty's mentor Rick "Frosty" Hesson.

The movie, originally titled "Of Men and Mavericks," was shot throughout Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay last fall and winter, including at Mavericks, where Butler was briefly trapped underwater during filming in December 2011.

He was rescued by emergency responders from the Coastside Fire Protection District and suffered minor injuries.

Harbor Village is bringing a Zip Line for the community Aug 5th!

Saturday, July 21, 2012Zip lining coming to Harbor Village Aug 5th, 2012!


Where: Located at Harbor Village in Half Moon Bay, California (Coincides from 10-4 with Harbor Village Farmers Market)

When: Sunday, Aug 5th 2012.

Why: For fun and excitement!

Email us at info@ziplinebayarea.com

Phone: (925) 262-4222

Website: http://www.ziplinebayarea.com/

Among many other Inspiring Fun activities that thrill groups from less than a dozen to many hundreds, none is hotter than it's super-cool portable zip line. One of only a few of its kind on the West Coast, Inspiring Fun's dual zip line enables either one rider or two riders simultaneously to safely harness in, and zip down at more than twenty miles an hour before stopping comfortably more than Two Hundred feet away. Inspiring Fun sets it self apart by being able to bring this unique entertainment directly to your special corporate, community and private events. Fun loving folks no longer need to travel long distances or pay big bucks to get in on the craze, and experience or repeat the excitement of zip lining!

Company Profile:



"Inspiring Fun"

"Inspiring Fun" is the premiere Bay Area provider of innovative, interactive entertainment for all ages. Inspiring Fun's most well known division owns and operates the largest group of Games2U franchises in the country (right here in the Bay Area). Games2U, an extraordinarily popular, international franchise, has been featured prominently in the U.S., both in national publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, and on network TV, including ABC's "Shark Tank" and the Rachel Ray show. Some of the many activities that wow its thousands of happy customers are: eye-popping Video Game Theaters; wonderful laser tag systems; human-size hamster balls that are really addicting; and even a "U-Bot" - a robot on wheels with great lights and sound, in which you can climb inside and drive around (and from which you can even shoot your friends with nerf balls)!
Phone: (925) 262-4222
Website: http://www.inspiringfun.com/

Coastal Arts League

Zaballa Square 300 Main St., Ste 6 Half Moon Bay , CA 94019 (650) 726-6335 (650) 712-1009 http://www.coastalartsleague.com About the Coastal Arts League Supporting the arts and artists since 1979 the Coastal Arts League (CAL) is a non-profit corporation located on the San Mateo coast of northern California. The CAL is operated by volunteers committed to the arts. Among CAL’s projects is a museum, which provides a venue for artwork shown by artists from around the world. This museum space is primarily supported by the work of dedicated volunteers and donations to the CAL. All support is greatly appreciated. The Coastal Arts League is a non-profit corporation founded in 1979 to develop and support creative artistic talent in the Coastside Community. The Coastal Arts League maintains a free Museum and a Museum Store to showcase the talent of Coastside artists and art groups. Monthly exhibitions in the Museum may be the work of individual artists or other, regional, art organizations. Additionally, the Coastal Arts League, in conjunction with other organizations, such as San Mateo County's Art Share, develops programs to encourage young artists to publish and display their work. Museum and Store Hours: Sun - 12-5 Mon - 12-5 Tue - Hours vary; call ahead Wed - Closed Thu - Closed Fri - 12-5 Sat - 12-5 CLOSED Easter, Christmas and New Years Day

Bettencourt Sport Crab Pots

207 Yale Princeton-by-the-Sea, CA 94019 (650) 726-5471 http://www.bettencourtsportcrabpots.com/ Dave & Geoff are commercial crab fisherman with generations of experience behind them. They used their crab fishing success to create sport sized crab pots that fish like the professionals. After 4 previous seasons of completely selling out our inventory, our pots are known as a quality product, unmatched by anything else on the market. We have worked extensively with Coastside Fishing Club to develop these pots. Each pot is built from the ground up, welded, rubber wrapped, hand knitted and specially grounded to fish just like the professional pots that we use to make our living. Our pots are tried and true, our repeat business alone buys the majority of our inventory every year. Our crab pots are the only pots on the market to earn the Bob Franko stamp of approval.

Mavericks & Pillar Point Marsh

From Highway 1, take Capistrano Road to Pillar Point Harbor. Continue past the harbor entrance to Prospect Way and turn left. Turn right on Broadway, then immediately left on Harvard. Continue to the end of Harvard. Turn right on West Point Ave. Go 0.5 mile to the Pillar Point Marsh parking lot. 650-728-3584 Welcome to surfing's Mount Everest Mavericks is a world-renowned big wave break located one-half mile off the coast of Half Moon Bay, California. Since the early 1990s, when the local spot was introduced to the world, Mavericks has become an epicenter of modern big-wave surfing, attracting elite riders to test its limits (and theirs) each time it rears its awe-inspiring head. With waves cresting as high as 50 feet, ridiculously strong currents, dangerous rocks, perilously shallow reefs, and bone-chilling water temperatures, Mavericks is like no other place on Earth. Each winter, during a waiting period typically set for sometime between November and March – if and when conditions are perfect, and giant swells roll in from far across the Pacific – The Mavericks Surf Contest® is held. On just 24 hours notice, two dozen of the surfing community’s bravest and most skillful souls assemble to confront the thundering mountain of salt water many consider to be the most dangerous wave Mother Nature has ever concocted.

Coastal trail walking and biking!

Half Moon Bay Coast side Trail & Bluff Top Trail

95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-8819

The Half Moon Bay Coast side Trail stretches from Half Moon Bay State Park to Miramar -- totaling nearly 6 miles.  With its well paved path, the bluff top trail is a great multiuse course for walkers, joggers, strollers and bike riders. A horse trail parallels the Coast side Trail from Roosevelt Beach to Francis Beach and connects with the Bluff Top Trail that parallels the Beach. The green space along the trail between the Half Moon Bay State Beach and the Bluff Top Park (Poplar Beach) is ideal for bird watching.  Large hawks often sit on the split rail fence and park benches -- sometimes allowing visitors to come within 6 feet of them. Find a bench after a nice walk or bikeride and watch a spectacular sunset!

Half Moon Bay Surfing Mavericks!

                                       Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay is the place which is situated 23 miles southwest of the San Francisco International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton and Half Moon Bay provides a magnificent backdrop for the perfect Northern California coast vacation. Whether you can surf better from other places. Various kinds of facilities and I think it’s a perfect and attractive place to the worlds surfer. At the north edge of the bay is the big wave surf area, Mavericks, off Pillar Point, where surfers challenge waves over 50 feet (15m). Mavericks is a winter destination for some of the world's best big wave surfers. Mavericks is a best surfing location in Northern California in USA. It is located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from shore in Pillar Point Harbor just north of Half Moon Bay at the village of Princeton-By-The-Sea. After a strong winter storm in the northern Pacific Ocean, waves can routinely crest at over 25 feet (8m) and top out at over 50 feet (15m). On the other hand can occur the big hazards like a big wave wipeout, a breaking wave can push surfers down 20 to 50 feet (6.2 m to 15.5 m) below the surface. In every season various surfing competition are held here in the Half Moon Bay coast when the big waves come in winter, and late every year, an official waiting period for the Mavericks Surf Contest begins. Here some conditions are right, but this contest has an interesting twist. No one knows when it will be held until just 24 hours before it starts. get a telephone call telling them when the Mavericks Surf Contest will begin. They have 24 hours to get there. That's all the time you'll have to prepare. Many worlds famous surfer are surfing in Half Moon Bay from long since like   Laird Hamilton, Eddie Aikau, Ken Bradshaw ,  and Jeff Clark.

Job Fair and Community Outreach at Harbor Village!

Harbor Village is Located at 270 Capistrano road Half Moon Bay, Ca 94019!


Career Fair July 8th at Harbor Village!
1st Annual Summer Job and Career Fair @ Harbor Village Sunday July 8th (10-3)  P.M In response to worse than expected May U.S jobs report, historically  unemployment levels, and record setting teens without Summer Jobs, Harbor  Village has agreed to host the 1st Annual Summer Job and Career Fair inside the  shops at Harbor Village on Sunday July 8th from (10-3) P.M. The idea was  originally discussed during a monthly merchant meeting a few months back as  business owners discussed the record number of people seeking employment  opportunities at different coastal businesses. Mike Seaton, HMB Salt Water Taffy  Owner stated: “We had talked about the idea of doing a Summer Job and Career  Fair for quite some time, however last week when national attention was brought  to this issue we decided it was time to take action and match talented employees  with companies looking to hire. The Harbor Village Job Fair is an exposition for  employers and recruiters to meet with prospective job seekers. The Job fair will  include local companies, organizations, and small businesses seeking talented  entry-level and management positions. Resumes can be collected and business  cards can be exchanged for great networking and business employment opportunity.  This event will serve a wide variety of experience levels and skills sets.  Resumes will be reviewed, in addition to a select number of interviews will be  made on site. There will be a series of educational sessions taking place at  various times throughout the day on a variety of different topics. A number of  local businesses have agreed to come on board and we are actively seeking  participation from other businesses that have a need for local talent. We are  currently seeking volunteers who would like to help with the event. If you are a  business who would like to display a booth for the event or would like to  volunteer please send an email to HMBJobFair@Gmail.Com or you can call the  Harbor Village Toll Free line at 888-606-4862. The 1st Annual Summer Job and  Career Fair will take place inside the Shops at Harbor Village Indoor Mall  Atrium towards the back portion of the mall.
Please visit. http://hveventcenter.blogspot.com/ for more information!


Sheriff's Event July 17
The Development Center of San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League will be putting on an event Tuesday July 17 from 1-4 at Harbor Village 270 Capistrano Road Half moon Bay, Ca 94019 Call 650-257-3408 for more details! Event consist of 2 bounce houses, music, and booths for face painting, crafts, and games! Also provided hot dogs and lemonade. Deputies and Sheriff's Activities League staff and volunteers will run the event. Everything is free. This will be a great event to kick off Summer, so bring friends, family, and loved ones for a great community event!

Ketch Joannes Dining!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Ketch Joannes Restaurant, Half Moon Bay, Ca
Located at 17 Johnson Pier in the Harbor of Half Moon Bay Ketch Joannes is a great, casual place to dine, while on the coast. The Half Moon Bay Harbor is the only commercial fishery in San Mateo County giving "The Ketch" access to the freshest seafood. Half Moon Bay has many great places to dine, but if you want bang for your buck this is your stop. This is a dive restaurant whos atmosphere is not necessarily upscale, fancy, or elegant; but the food is. This is where the local fisherman eat in the morning before going out on their hard days work. I mean what is cooler than eating at a place excellent where all the rugged fisherman eat at. Breakfast, lunch, and diner are all great to eat here because 1. you know what you are getting. 2. you will always leave full. 3. the staff is friendly. 4. the food is great. My top favorites at Ketch Joannes have to be 1. the GRILLED crab melt sandwich- this is the best tasting sandwich in the whole bay area. 2. grilled rock cod with the teriyakiglaze-mmmmmm mmmm good. 3. The clam chowder- Only the Boston white, it is full of a seafood combination that is thick and creamy. 4 Fried Calamari/ Artichoke hearts- cooked to perfection. 5. blueberry pancakes- ihop has nothing on them. and my last recommendation and personnel favorite has to be the linguica omelet w/ cheddar cheese and home fries- More meat than eggs and potatoes. This is Michael Seaton with Realty Consulting Group Giving my opinion on one of Half Moon Bay's Finest Dining places due to its quality of food and great atmosphere. Check it out for yourself and prove me wrong I dare you!!!!

Deep Sea Fishing Half Moon Bay

Day 2: Deep Sea Fishing in Half Moon Bay

When in the Princeton area just north of Half Moon Bay, make sure you take a moment to check out a deep sea fishing excursion for the family, associates, or friends. One of the most popular ones and the one that our family has been using for over 20 years is Huck Finn Sports Fishing. Located at 15 Johnson Pier at Pillar Point Harbor. Per person to charter the boat it will run you around 50$-70$, and a one day permit 10$-15$, but make sure you call and check for pricing. The boat that we have used prior is the Tiger Fish. The staff of the boat is very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable that can make you experience that much better. Make sure you dress warm due to the coasts notoriously foggy and cold mornings! Most boats leave early mornings around seven and you will be fishing in about 30-45 minutes. We trolled south to follow the fish radar and very quickly the deckhands were working hard once we dropped our lines yelling “Fish On” from all sides of the boat running around helping people pull up their fish. Deep sea fishing is a great experience for all ages and a memory that will last a lifetime. After we all caught our limit (10 rock cod, 2 link cod), we headed back into the harbor, and what a beautiful sight it is. The coastline and sand bars shine against the crashing waves that are set against green mountains. This only enhances the great day with great people in a great town. After you get back you have the option of filleting your own catch, or having the deckhand do it for you. Deep Sea Fishing is a great thing to do in Half Moon Bay for tourists and locals alike, so pack a lunch and bring your sea legs for an adventure!

Tip1- Take preventatives if you are prone to seasickness such as Dramamine.
Tip2- Pack you own lunch.
Tip3- Bring a camera for great pictures
Tip4- Dress warm
Tip5- every person put 20 dollars in a pool and biggest fish for the day wins the money!