
Joe Tate and Saul Rouda will provide firsthand accounts of the houseboat wars and other waterfront escapades on Saturday evening, August 26 at the Sausalito Cruising Club.
Here’s a preview of one of the stories these grizzled veterans will tell, about the Marin Sheriff’s attempt to confiscate Joe’s houseboat. The structure had been built on what is called a camel — a huge block of wood formerly used as a fender between battleships — and it was known as Joe’s Camel. In the accompanying still from Saul Rouda’s movie, a deputy directs a Coast Guard cutter into position.
A few seats are still available for this fundraiser for the Sausalito Historical Society, and advance reservations are required. There will be a no-host bar during the event and complimentary snacks will be served.