Heat pump water heaters pull heat from the surrounding air into a water tank, using the same technology a refrigerator uses but in reverse. Because they move heat from one place to another rather than generating heat directly, heat pumps can be two to three times more efficient than conventional...
The Floating Homes Association’s free Day in the Park on October 29 was bigger and better than ever. One of the many innovations was the participation of sponsors, many of whom had tables where they could answer questions and provide helpful information to attendees. If you have additional questions for...
Q: When and Where is the A Day in the Park? A: The FHA’s community celebration is on Sunday, October 29 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. at Waldo Point Harbor’s Van Damme Park located between Issaquah Dock and Charles Van Damme Dock. Q: Who puts on the A Day in the...
The Charles Van Damme spent 40 years as a working ferry and 25 years as the social hub of the Waldo Point waterfront. She appeared in several feature films and was a unique magnet for the rich and famous, the up and coming, and even the down and out. In...
The Floating Homes Association’s A Day in the Park is coming up on Sunday, October 29! We hope to see you there. We are planning some activities that are sure to please. Here’s a sampling: Don’t miss the opportunity to place your bid on some fabulous prizes at our Silent...
In recent years, the Gate 6 ½ parking lot has flooded in even minimally high tides. But on Wednesday October 11, Kappas Marina began repaving and raising most of the lot. For two days, residents had to vacate the lot except for the turning circle at the end of...
The Sausalito Historical Society’s Mike Moyle, who’s also the Historian at the Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, will give a Zoom program on October 30 presenting a set of historic photos taken throughout Sausalito, juxtaposed with current counterparts that Mike has taken from a drone. The photos highlight both significant changes...
“Since 1985, the FHA has been working effectively to protect our unique community, our environment, and the rights of the homeowners and residents. We support our neighbors, build positive relationships, and ensure the safety and security of our community. We encourage you to get involved!” That’s the opening paragraph of...
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...
