February 3, the meeting room at the Bay Model was standing room only, with at least a quarter of the attendees from the docks. The first keynote speaker, Dr. Andy Gunther, gave one of the clearest explanations—in lay terms—of the overheating of our planet due to climate change. He noted,... Read more
Tides of 6 feet or more will cause flooding in the lower portion of Manzanita Park & Ride lot from November 30 through December 7. Parking lot signs have been illuminated. If you need to use the lot during those days, try to arrange for a friend to drop you... Read more
What’s not to like about a beautiful photo, with the sky reflected back in a rippling pool of water? We put up with the king tides of winter, and some of us (East Pier and Gate 6 1/2, the further end of A Dock parking where 2 or 3 spots... Read more
As can be expected, extremely high tides will occur in January when the moon is closest to the earth. Flooded parking lots can total cars and also damage the wheels on shopping carts, so be prepared to move them if high tides coincide with rain. It’s not just some... Read more
Last year I stumbled across the King Tides Project, but too late in the year to pass on much that was useful. This year, the calendar of events is so full that I’m only going to highlight the first event coming up on December 11: Outside Kids at High Tides (for info... Read more
December 2016 King Tides Approximate Time & Height Sun 12/11 8:50 a.m. 6.6’ Mon 12/12 9:30 a.m. 6.9’ Tues 12/13 10:15 a.m. 7.0’ Weds 12/14 11:00 a.m. 6.9’ Thur 12/15 ... Read more
High Tides are here again: Date Approx. Time Height Nov. 12 9:30 AM 6.3′ Nov. 13 10:15 AM 6.6′ Nov. 14 11:00 AM 6.7′ Nov. 15 11:50 PM ... Read more
Marin County Community Development Agency planner Bridget Van Belleghem visited the floating home community to learn what unique characteristics of our lifestyle would be affected by dramatic rises in sea level during a period of global warming. She met with Brad and Teddie Hathaway at their home on Kappas’s East... Read more
Avoid parking along the water’s edge for at least an hour before and after these high tides. Flooding may be more extreme if raining, or in event of low pressure front or unfavorable wind conditions. Warn your guests! Read more
It’s easy to feel inundated (pun intended) by the recent and seemingly endless posts about king tides and local flooding. Here are two unique opportunities – with the last of this season’s king tides – to wade in (metaphorically speaking) and get up close and personal. | post by Jenny Stein UPDATE:... Read more