Heat Pump Water Heaters Save Energy and Money

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...

FHA Welcomes Sponsors to A Day in the Park

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...

Fun and Games at A Day in the Park

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...

Kappas Repaves Gate 6 ½ Lot

  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...

Mike Moyle presents “Sausalito Then and Now”

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...

Updated Membership Packet on Website

“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...

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...