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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Mike Giari, Executive Director
650-306-4150
Port of Redwood City
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PortFest Visitors This Saturday Can See Cargo Ship Loading Recycled Scrap Steel
During PortFest on Saturday, Oct. 4, visitors taking the Working Waterfront Tour by trolley and the Harbor tour by boat will be able to see a cargo ship loading recycled scrap steel at Wharf #3. The Arion SB, pictured above, will arrive at the Port from South Korea today (Oct. 2) and will begin loading steel scrap metal. It will take approximately four days to load 20,000 – 25,000 metric tons.
The ship will leave the Port of Redwood City and go to the Sims Metal facility at the Port of Richmond to “top off” with large pieces of scrap steel before sailing to Saudi Arabia to discharge the cargo. The Arion SB is 623 feet long, has a crew of 24, and is flagged in Cyprus.
Saturday, October 4th is your opportunity to explore the Port of Redwood City during the fifth annual Redwood City PortFest, a free community festival to celebrate the working and recreational waterfront. PortFest is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information and vendor sign-ups are available at www.RWCPortFest.com. A free shuttle service from the Redwood City Caltrain station will be available throughout the day.
This event is co-sponsored by the Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation and the Port of Redwood City. All proceeds will support PYSF efforts to provide opportunities for teens to learn sailing, leadership, and personal development skills.
 New this year is that Redwood City’s popular OktobeRun will start and finish at the Port of Redwood City for the first time. The race benefits the Redwood City Education Foundation. OktobeRun includes a half-marathon, as well as a 5K fun run. More than 1,500 runners are expected to participate. The new and improved 5K course will start at Seaport Court and head out Seaport Boulevard to circle beautiful Pacific Shores Center on a 3-mile extension of the Bay Trail. For more details:http://www.oktoberun.com/
PortFest highlights:
- Boat Rides & Harbor Tours with Marine Science Institute. These low-cost tours always sell out, so reservations are strongly recommended. Go to the PortFest website for the link for online reservations.
- New this year! Sam’s Chowdermobile. It has been voted one of the best food trucks in the Bay Area.
- Live Music featuring two groups. The Decades will rock Portfest with a variety of musical styles from Chuck Berry to Katy Perry 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following them will be OTR, a great rock n’ roll and R&B band playing music from the 70’s on up to the latest hits. They will play from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.
- Community bands also will be playing throughout the day, including: West Bay Community Band, Sequoia High School Band, Woodside High School Marching Band, and Woodside High School Jazz Band & Orchestra.
- Working Waterfront Trolley Tour–go behind the scenes for a guided half-hour tour of the Port’s industrial businesses.
- Beer Garden and Tiki Bar.
- Children’s and Teen’s Activities.
- Food booths & food trucks
If you drive to PortFest, take Seaport Blvd. east over highway 101. Stay in the left lane. Turn left at Seaport Court (3rd light). Parking is free. If you are coming by train, there is a free shuttle from the Redwood City train station in downtown to the Port. The shuttle will be marked with signs that identify it as the PortFest shuttle. Shuttle will stop on Winslow Avenue next to northbound tracks. This is the link the the shuttle schedule: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_1OaE3Gq1UoQkVOUm5DeTRaQVU/edit
PortFest sponsors include:
- Sims Metal Management, Music Stage
- Pete and Paula Uccelli Foundation, Kids Bounce House
- Boxer Industries, Bandstand
- Seaport Industrial Association, Working Waterfront Tours
- Spinnaker Sailing, Free Sailboat Rides
- Sea Scouts, Free Boat Rides
- Marine Science Institute, Shark Tank & Touch Sea Life Exhibit
- San Mateo County Historical Association, Logging Exhibit
- RWC Parks & Rec Dept, Kid’s Activity Table
- RWC Public Library, Face Painting & Balloon Man
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