FHA Seeks Secretary

As mentioned during the virtual Annual Meeting, Lisa McNelley is unable to continue as secretary of the Floating Homes Association (FHA) due to other commitments. FHA President Michael Labate thanked Lisa for stepping in to replace Linda Sempliner and announced that the Board is seeking a new secretary. The duties...

Sea Level Rise to Be Discussed at Annual Meeting

The City of Sausalito has created a Sea Level Rise Task Force to start helping the community plan for rising tides in the decades to come. The task force will also coordinate with the floating homes community and other neighbors on Richardson’s Bay to share knowledge across the entire Bay...

Private Tour Scheduled for May

The FHA has tentatively booked a private tour for May of this year. The tour will be held only if Marin County health restrictions permit. For those who are unfamiliar with the private tours, they are an important source of income for the FHA, especially in years like 2022, when...

Sausalito Housing Element Zoom Town Hall Feb 10

Are you interested in what Sausalito’s future housing options look like? Are you interested in senior housing or workforce housing? Now is the time to speak up. Every 8 years, the city must submit its housing plans to the state through a document called the Housing Element. Sausalito’s next housing...

Free Emergency COVID Tests Available

Emergency Services Chair Flo Hoylman has a limited supply of free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. If you suspect you may have been exposed to COVID, are symptomatic, or have a pressing need such as emergency travel plans, contact Flo and she will be happy to deliver a test kit to...

FHA Needs a Bookkeeper

The departure of Floating Homes Association Administrative Coordinator Linda Sempliner leaves the FHA looking for an experienced bookkeeper to take on the role of treasurer. The FHA Board hopes to find a qualified volunteer but is willing to consider contracting with a professional on an interim basis until a volunteer...

New Dock Reps Join FHA Board

The FHA board unanimously accepted the slate of nominees for dock rep and alternates from each participating dock at the November board meeting. Dock reps bring your dock’s concerns to the attention of the FHA Board of Directors and communicate board actions back to your dock. Get to know them;...

Best Wishes to Ted and Linda Sempliner

Two of our community’s most active members, Ted and Linda Sempliner, are leaving their East Pier home to move closer to family in Ohio. During their three decades here, they’ve made innumerable contributions to the Floating Homes Association that benefitted the community as a whole. The couple met while Ted...

Remington Dog Park Turns 30

This month marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of Remington Dog Park, just across Bridgeway from the floating homes community. The park owes its existence to Dianne Chute, an insurance broker who provided coverage for many floating homes, and who was devoted to her golden retriever, Remington. Addressing an...

Day in the Park Postponed Until Spring

Forecasts of heavy rains on Sunday have forced the FHA to postpone its Day in the Park celebration until spring.  Come one, come all—the Floating Homes Association (FHA) free Day in the Park, this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, will showcase four musical groups and other entertainment, delicious...