Book Release Party Dec 19

Local legend Joe Tate will host a book release party at the Sausalito Cruising Club on Thurdsday, Dec. 19 at 7PM. The Last Voyage Of The Redlegs covers the Sausalito waterfront scene from 1969-present, including the houseboat wars, adventures with his band the Redlegs and...

Train Wreck on Amazon

Keith Emmons’ new book titled Who Built the Train Wreck? is now available on Amazon ($19.95) as well as at Waterfront Wonders on Caledonia Street. Keith has written an entertaining recounting how this unusual floating home came about during the early days of the Sausalito...

Thoughts While Floating

Here’s another thought I’d like to share: The four words that made me fall in love with my wife: “I can’t finish this.” If you have a thought you’d like to share, send it to Larry Clinton.

Volunteer Opportunities Available with the FHA

Are you looking for an opportunity to become more involved in your unique and vibrant Floating Homes community? Do you want to share your skills and knowledge while supporting a thriving volunteer organization? Are you new to the community and want to meet and get...

Holiday Safety Tips

PG&E’s Safety Action Center sends along these tips for a safe holiday season. Whether you’re decorating, traveling, or hosting, keep these key pointers in mind: 1) Holiday Lighting: Use LED lights and power strips to reduce fire hazards, as they stay cool and use less...

The Architect and the Ameer

A recent obituary for architect Sim Van der Ryn, known as the “father of green architecture,” brought to mind his connection to one of the most historic homes in our community. The Ameer was an old ark that had been converted into a houseboat when...

Thoughts While Floating

Doña Schweiger sends along this thoughtful quote from the movie Tombstone: When Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell) tells Doc Holiday (Val Kilmer) he just wants to live a normal life, Doc, as he lay on his deathbed says, “There is no normal life. There’s just life.”...

More Holiday Festivities

In addition to the events we reported last week, there are lots of other holiday activities in and around Sausalito, particularly on December 5: 5–8 p.m. Downtown Late-Night Shopping. Select shops will offer unique holiday gifts and decor. 5:30 p.m.  Sausalito Tree Lighting ceremony in Vina...

Sittin’ on the Docks of the World

It’s common knowledge that Otis Redding got the inspiration for Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay while staying on a floating home in Sausalito. According to Julian Gould, author of Otis Redding: An Unfinished Life, Otis “was in San Francisco for a six night...