Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition

In this issue:

1. Memorial Day

2. Waterfront Interview

3. Wanda Launched

4. SWWC at Jazz in the Park

5. Houseboat haulout

6. Matthew Turner and the Whales

7. USM at new location

8. Summer Camps in the Marinship

9. Welding for kids?

10. Shop space

Memorial Day

This weekend we remember what happened in Sausalito 82 years ago when a swampy shoreline was turned into an active shipyard that produced 93 cargo and tanker ships for World War II. After only three months from the onset of contruction of the shipyard the first ship was launched on June 27, 1942. Innovation drove this unprecedented pace of construction. That legacy of innovation continues with dozens of patents issued to Marinship companies since then. And the Marinship shipyard remains active to this day!

New...Working Waterfront Interviews

SWWC will be presenting occasional interviews with interesting people on our working waterfront. In this interview we talk to Rashad, graduate of the Spaulding Boatworks 101 apprenticeship program. Young people complete an intensive year of training in electronics, power systems, cutting edge and classic construction techniques - and much more. Donors in Sausalito and beyond contribute funds for this innovative program that provides full-time stipends to each participant. And when these young people graduate, they’re flooded with good job offers, and many stay to work right here in Sausalitos vibrant working waterfront. Rashad was hired at Bayside Boatworks and is now an integral part of their team.

Wanda is Launched!

After several weeks on the shipways at Bayside Boatworks, she is launched. First consrtucted in 1922, Wanda, at 90ft in length, is now in good shape to flourish in our waters for another 100 years. Restoring classic wooden yachts like Wanda make Sausalito's waterfront a special place.

Join us at Jazz and Blues by the Bay -

June 7th, 6:30-8:30 PM @ Gabrielson Park

Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition will be the Food and beverage vendor at the first jazz concert of the summer, Come by and have a dish of Davy Jone's famous Paella and enjoy the music of Jeconte and the Salty Dogs

Houseboat maintenance at Richardson Bay Boatworks

This attractive houseboat from Isaquah Dock is hauled out for work on her hull. The owner of this floating home is fortunate. The hull is made steel. Most floating homes in Sausalito have concrete hulls. Since the passing of Ian Moody and the closure of Aquamasion yard where most of the concrete barge hulls were built. Houseboat owners now face a ticking timebomb. Eventually they need to be repaired and replaced. Alternatives exist but mostly these are methods that buy some time, not a real fix.

Matthew Turner raises awareness of endangered blue whales

It began with a sketch on the wall in Alan Olson's office. Soon after, the artist Daniel Burgevin was at work creating the image in a warehouse in the Marinship. It was revealed to the community at the April Tall Ship Evcnt!

And of course, SWWC was at the event providing information about the Marinship.

And everyone enjoyed the music of the Waterfront Pickers!

Universal Sonar Mount

is now fully operational at their new location on Libertyship Way

De-burring and polishing some parts.....

Alumimun blanks machined on the CNC mills, then anodized for final assembly.

ICB Open Studios

Another sucessful ICB Open Studios was hels in May. So many artists under one roof....some examples below...

Nicki Adani, Art and Design

Darcy J. Sears, Sculptor

Stephen Mangum, Contemporary Realism

Summer camp opportunities for community youth

This summer there are two opportunities in the Marinship for summer camps for kids. Both include sailing time on the bay and will be an unforgettable opportunity for your child. Spaulding Marine Center and Call of the Sea both have fun programs:

Spaulding Marine Center

Call of the Sea

Teach kids how to weld or fabricate!

Marin Made, a non-profit industrial shop is looking for a (retired?) welder or fabricator to create a program to introduce kids to fabrication skills. Individual welding stations are available and ready to be used. Prior to Covid, Marin Made had a program that taught young girls how to weld.

And Marinship does have a history of women welding in the Marinship!

Industrial Shop Space Available in the Marinship

Available now. 3000 sqft space for Industrial/Maritime business. Includes space for shop, lab and small office area, roll-up door and 3-phase power. Contact sausalitoworkingwaterfront@gmail.com wth business info for details.

Call for Logo Designs Our judges continue to accept designs.

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Sausalito, CA 94965

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