Julie Durbin, from Kappas West, joined a select group for a special sail on the tall ship Matthew Turner earlier this month. The brigantine, built locally by volunteers, hosted major donors to the campaign to restore the paddle wheel and smokestack from the Charles Van...
The first large ethnic group to move to Marin in the 19th century were Portuguese from the Azores Islands. One sign of this heritage is the Portuguese Cultural Center at the Northwest end of Caledonia Street. The entrance is labeled “IDESST Center”, or “Imandade do...
Kelly English of Kappas East sends along this social media advice: The Sausalito Floating Homes community can really shine on Instagram! Residents can share photos of their unique homes and the beautiful waterfront views, capturing the quirky charm of the neighborhood. By posting pictures, you...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) encourages each coastal zone management program, like the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), to create a five-year Assessment and Strategy (A&S) to guide its program development and strengthen and improve its operations. BCDC has just started this...
The Estuary & Ocean Science Center (EOS), located at SF State’s Romberg Tiburon Campus, is hosting a day of discovery on Sunday, October 13. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attendees will experience science in action at the only marine lab on San Francisco Bay....
This year’s Toast to Sausalito street festival on Caledonia Street from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19 will feature three stages for live entertainment, a variety of food options, and more than 50 arts and crafts vendors. The event is free to attend,...
The Sausalito Boat Show returns for the second year at Clipper Yacht Harbor this Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6. Attendees will enjoy an expanded showcase of sailboats and powerboats, accompanied by engaging seminars, local cuisine, live music, and family activities. Single-day tickets are...
The Culture Keepers of Marin City will host a family picnic including live music and activities on Saturday Oct 12 from noon to 6 p.m. at Rocky Graham Park. The picnic features fried chicken lunches prepared by chef Jordan Alexander of Jordan’s Culinary Creations, including...
Author Jennifer Gennari has written a history of Sausalito’s counterculture houseboat community for the current issue of Marin Magazine. Titled Wild and Free, the article is illustrated with historic black and white photographs by Catherine Lyons-Labate of A Dock from her coffee table book, Once...
Annual elections for dock reps and alternate reps will be conducted in November. To be nominated, an individual must be a member of the Floating Homes Association, and a resident of the community (homeowner or renter). Responsibilities and Opportunities for a Dock Representative: Attend monthly...
