Long before Forbes Kiddoo’s man–made island gained fame in the 1980s, a set of dry docks became a major landmark in Richardson’s Bay. In a two–part series for Marinscope, Annie Sutter wrote about the four drydocks, “the many tons of wood, iron and granite ballast that were deposited in Richardson...
Seeking a more sustainable lifestyle, a Dutch reality TV director discovered an empty river basin in the Buiksloterham neighborhood of Amsterdam and decided to establish a commune for herself and a few select friends. Thanks to Joe Novitski of East Pier for sending along a Washington Post report on the...
For the second holiday season, a mysterious Santa Claus has been zipping around Gate 6 on a one–reindeer–powered trike. In addition to scooting through the parking lots, he spins an occasional brodie in the Bridgeway intersection, then rides off into the night without so much as a Ho-Ho-Ho. Let’s wish...
Warwick Dunnett of Gate 6 ½ recently retired from his 45–year career as a commercial pilot. He spent his last 22 years as a captain, flying into the Middle East for the largest B747 air cargo company in the world with operations in 65 countries. In addition to dropping off...
This bayside lifestyle we love so much is made possible in part by the unselfish work of serious professionals. The floating home community lost one of those visionary guardians this autumn: Mill Valley lawyer and realtor Mike Brinkman died on September 17, 2021, only a month after a diagnosis of...
Hanna Bui has the newest and most interesting home on Gate 6 ½. It is uniquely recognized by the beautiful entryway, which features a 19–foot diameter circular opening in the front wall. This allows one to look out to the boat’s rear wall, which hosts a similar circle of windows...
Pamela Bousquet’s Celebration of Life was a commemoration for Pam, a former community favorite in Marin City and Sausalito. She lived a full 80 years from November 11, 1940—November 13, 2020. The celebration was held on her birthday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 38 Issaquah Dock, Sausalito, her...
Two of our community’s most active members, Ted and Linda Sempliner, are leaving their East Pier home to move closer to family in Ohio. During their three decades here, they’ve made innumerable contributions to the Floating Homes Association that benefitted the community as a whole. The couple met while Ted...
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of Remington Dog Park, just across Bridgeway from the floating homes community. The park owes its existence to Dianne Chute, an insurance broker who provided coverage for many floating homes, and who was devoted to her golden retriever, Remington. Addressing an...
Christina Leimer, who recently lived on East Pier and frequently contributed to the Floating Times, has a story coming out this month in BESIDE Magazine. Published in Montreal, BESIDE is a French/English print publication which is distributed biannually around the world. It nurtures a community of individuals “who can empower...