The American Red Cross is offering free installations of smoke alarms in floating homes on January 24. If you haven’t scheduled an installation in your home yet, you still can by using the QR code below or calling 415-721-2381. These alarms have 10-year batteries and...
Seasonal king tides are expected starting New Year’s Day. Predicted king tide dates in Marin, according to the San Francisco tide gauge (chart below): Thursday, January 1 – peak tide @ 8:41 a.m. (7.0 feet) Friday, January 2 – peak tide @ 9:34 a.m....
Linda Futrell, who has served as FHA treasurer since 2023, even after moving off Gate 6 ½, has decided to resign from the position. Now the FHA is looking for a volunteer from the community to fill this vital part time role. The FHA treasurer’s...
FHA President Peter Miller recently forwarded the following letter to dock reps to share with their neighbors. Just in case you haven’t seen it, here’s the full text: To the FHA Community, Though I’ve had close friends here for decades, I’ve only been a houseboat...
Weather models predict Northern California will see a series of rainstorms through the weekend and beyond. According to the SF Chronicle, “A pattern shift to a Pacific ridge regime is favored for the final two weeks of December, which would tilt the odds toward below-normal...
My last post in these pages described the process of finding the mean sea level at Sausalito with twice daily high and low tides averaged out. Now let’s drift out the Golden Gate and turn North ten or twenty miles to expand our view of...
On Thursday Dec 4th at around 10:30 am, on the biggest super moon, Pierre passed away naturally and peacefully on the sofa reading the news on his iPad with Stanley by his side. He had kidney and heart failure and was given days, weeks, maybe...
The last king tides of winter will roll in on January 2-4 in conjunction with a full moon on Saturday, the 3rd. Consult the interactive tide chart in the Floating Times for specific times and water levels. These extreme tides offer planners a preview of...
In addition to the holiday gatherings we reported last week, here’s a roundup of additional festivities to fill up your calendar. Holiday Raffle Tickets Now Available. The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a raffle for chances to win unforgettable local experiences and score last minute...
Holiday By The Bay is month-long celebration throughout Sausalito filled with twinkling lights, heartwarming traditions, waterfront magic, and unforgettable community spirit. Here are some highlights: Now Through December 7 Sausalito Village Intergenerational Art Show at Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway. Friday, December 5...
