Melissa Blaustein, Vice Mayor of Sausalito, will be the featured speaker at the FHA Annual Membership Meeting Saturday morning, February 21, at the Bay Model. Melissa is serving her second four-year term on the City Council, having been elected the youngest mayor in Sausalito’s history in 2023. She serves as...
On January 24, the American Red Cross (ARC) inspected 49 floating homes and installed free 10-year smoke alarms. If you’d still like to take advantage of this free service call (415) 721-2381, leave your name, phone number, email address and home address. The Red Cross will get back to you...
Red Shield Insurance is now requiring the installation of a sump pump in the hull of each floating home before they will renew or issue a new homeowner’s policy. The FHA has negotiated a group discount for the Floating Homes community with A & R Plumbing. The FHA is not...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE JANUARY 13 2026 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Outgoing Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that expenses exceeded income in both November...
The highlight of 2025 was Governor Newsom’s signing of rent‑control legislation for Marin County floating homes, which we have reported on extensively. It’s worth remembering that this momentous achievement is just the latest in a long line of FHA accomplishments on behalf of our community. It’s also a reminder of...
Having turned 85, I’ve decided that this will be my last year as editor and publisher of the Floating Times. My hope is to begin training my replacement to take over by August. After that, I still plan to be a regular contributor to the FT, but not the publisher....
The American Red Cross is offering free installations of smoke alarms in floating homes on January 24. If you haven’t scheduled an installation in your home yet, you still can by using the QR code below or calling 415-721-2381. These alarms have 10-year batteries and can cut the risk of...
Linda Futrell, who has served as FHA treasurer since 2023, even after moving off Gate 6 ½, has decided to resign from the position. Now the FHA is looking for a volunteer from the community to fill this vital part time role. The FHA treasurer’s duties include: Keeping the books...
FHA President Peter Miller recently forwarded the following letter to dock reps to share with their neighbors. Just in case you haven’t seen it, here’s the full text: To the FHA Community, Though I’ve had close friends here for decades, I’ve only been a houseboat resident on Main Dock for...
Weather models predict Northern California will see a series of rainstorms through the weekend and beyond. According to the SF Chronicle, “A pattern shift to a Pacific ridge regime is favored for the final two weeks of December, which would tilt the odds toward below-normal temperatures and near-normal precipitation in...