Board Meeting Notes — Feb 05

HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE FEB 11 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES.  Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that January ended with a loss of $1,680.09. Cash on hand at month end was $17,790.42. The Board unanimously agreed...

Join the FHA Private Tour Committee

The Floating Homes Association is seeking volunteers for the Private Tour Committee. FHA walking tours and tours of floating homes engage visitors interested in learning more about this special place we call home. In recent years these tours have been the chief source of funding for the FHA, and they...

FHA’s New President

Peter Miller of Main Dock was elected president of the Board of the Floating Homes Association last month. Peter and his fiancé Tam have lived on Main Dock for a year and a half. Each of them has served as Dock rep and alternate and they have hosted some board...

Another look at Anodes

In last week’s report on sacrificial anodes, Lynn Lohr mentioned a study that had been commissioned by then-FHA President Stan Barbarich which verified zinc anodes’ ability to fight hull corrosion. Now Stan sends along an addendum about an alternative: aluminum anodes. He points to one of the findings in the...

Board Meeting Notes—Jan 05

HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE JAN 14 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Peter Miller (Main Dock) was elected President of the FHA Board. Other officers elected were Alex Shoer, Vice President and Karen Tischler, Secretary. Linda...

 Progress in Amending Floating Homes Residency Law

While discussions continue between the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) and the Sausalito floating home marinas over an amendment to the Floating Homes Residency Law, Assemblymember Damon Connolly is planning to introduce a spot bill as a placeholder for potential legislation modifying AB 252 provisions. This placeholder indicates intent to address...

Need a Plumber? Check our Website

Reminder: On the Floating Homes Association website, FHA members can find a list of service providers with experience working on floating homes. Services range from licensed contractors to handypersons. Please note that the listed service providers have not been vetted; their names were put forth by someone living on the docks....

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 all four Marin marinas (Waldo...

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 Peter Miller (President) Alex Shoer...

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 to know your neighbors? If...