The Politics of Water

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...

No More No Less

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...

Thoughts While Floating

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.

A Boatload of Books

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...

Update on Floating Homes Rent Control

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...

New FHA Board of Directors for 2025-2026

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...

Sausalito’s Home-Baked Pies

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...

Thoughts While Floating

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.

The Tides Roll in — Again

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...