Don’t Forget the Van Damme Ferry Celebration
Author: Larry Clinton
The Other Godfather of the Waterfront
We’ve occasionally referred to Donlon Arques as the “Godfather of the Waterfront,” but there’s another man who was known by that honorific title back in the ’60s: Lindsay Cage. Lindsay came to Marin County from his native Louisiana to work at Marinship, and settled in Marin City. According to waterfront...
Sponsors and Volunteers Sought for A Day in the Park
The Floating Homes Association invites local organizations to sponsor the free Day in the Park on October 29. If you or someone you know has an enterprise of interest to the floating homes community, this is an opportunity to connect with our community of more than 400 households. The festival-like...
Learn To Save a Life
Marin County Health and Human Services and the Marin Medical Reserve Corps are offering free CPR and Stop The Bleed classes. The next classes are Thursday, Oct 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Corte Madera Community Center Main Hall and Tuesday, Nov 14, at 2:00 PM at the Marin Health...
Lots to Do This Month
There’s plenty going on in and around Sausalito this month. Here is a sampling of events. We’ve reported on some of these before, but links in the listings will lead you to the most up-to-date information. Sausalito Books by the Bay presents book readings on October 10, 12, 17, 18,...
Navigation Hazard Causes Injury
On September 4, Mira Kanter of East Pier was paddle boarding on the north side of Richardson Bay Marina when she struck a part of an old, sunken barge which sent her into the water. These barges have been sitting in the mud since before the marina was built, so...
Van Damme Memories
Sunday, October 15 will be a day of nostalgia for the legendary ferry Charles Van Damme. A festive event at Waldo Point Park from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. will feature live music, delicious lentil soup and bread by Davey Jones, and shared memories of the old ferry through her...
A Day in the Park Oct 29
Board Meeting Notes — Aug 2023
Here are some of the items that were discussed or decided on at the August 8 FHA Board Meeting. More details will be reported later in the Floating Times. FHA Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that income from membership dues continues to outpace budget projections but overall income for the year...
Boat Show Oct 13 — 15
The inaugural Sausalito Boat Show is coming to Clipper Yacht Harbor from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15. This event will be a celebration of maritime excellence and local culture, and will family–friendly activities as well as displays of yachts, sailboats, and powerboats. Curtis...