Wooden boats and sea chanteys on San Francisco Bay. (National Maritime Day - May 22)

From: Sunset | Date: May 1, 1984 | Copyright information

As the stately wooden vessels sail out for the annual Master Mariners Regatta, it's easy to imagine San Francisco Bay in its seafaring prime, when the luffing of unfurling sails mixed with the howl of the westerlies and the song of chanteymen on the docks.

The regatta is one of several events this month inspired by National Maritime Day (May 22) to celebrate our rich maritime history. In the Bay Area, you can enjoy lfeboat races, a cruise on a cargo ship, and festivals at...

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