Michael Konrad of South Forty has reviewed a new book with relevance to our community: The Politics of Urban Water: Changing Waterscapes in Amsterdam by Kimberley Kinder. The author points out that that in Europe, taxes are high, but you get more benefits. It’s old and small, land is valued,...
Jim Woessner, long-time author and Issaquah resident, has just published his new book of micro fiction. No More No Less is a collection of short, short stories (each story is exactly 100 words!) that range from evocative observations on life and nature to comedic musings on the trivial and absurd....
Here’s a thought shared by my wife Jane and me: Me: I see some oysters are being recalled. Jane: I didn’t even know they’d been elected to anything! If you have a thought you’d like to share, send it to Larry Clinton.
So many creative people live on the docks! We’ve gathered a list of publications by current and former residents as well as select books about our floating homes. Links are provided; read on to know more about houseboat history and your imaginative neighbors. Fiction No More No Less, Jim Woessner....
The FHA’s Legislative Action Committee has issued an update regarding a possible agreement with the four harbor owners on how to amend the Floating Homes Residency Law which could affect your future berth rents and fees. Current Status The LAC has held productive meetings with all four Marin marinas (Waldo...
The Sausalito Floating Homes Association is excited to welcome its new executive members of the Board of Directors for the two-year term starting on January 1, 2025. The FHA bids farewell to Pete Hudson (President), Liz Brott (Vice President) and Candice Gold (Secretary) and welcomes Peter Miller (President) Alex Shoer...
Gate 6 ½ alums Kate and Dennis Green are the subjects of a charming profile by NBC Bay Area. The Greens moved to shore in Sausalito a few years ago, and Dennis opened a unique boutique called Karl the Store (think of Karl the Fog in San Francisco). The shop,...
Here’s one more thought I’d like to share: I’m thinking of changing my name to Kirkland so I can have monogrammed underwear. If you have a thought you’d like to share, send it to Larry Clinton.
Having survived the Great Tsunami of December 5, we now need to prepare for the annual year-end king tides. The combination of lunar phase and the solar perihelion (when the earth is closest to the sun) can generate especially high tides before and after the winter solstice. High tides exceeding...
Local legend Joe Tate will host a book release party at the Sausalito Cruising Club on Thurdsday, Dec. 19 at 7PM. The Last Voyage Of The Redlegs covers the Sausalito waterfront scene from 1969-present, including the houseboat wars, adventures with his band the Redlegs and sailing the Pacific. Joe will...