In the final episode of our Sausalito Series on The Bay Insider, we sit down with longtime resident and fifth-generation Californian Chris Ornellas to talk about what makes Sausalito such a layered, memorable place to live.

From its roots as a Coast Miwok settlement to its Prohibition-era days as a rum-runner hideout, to the anchor out community, Sausalito has always been a little offbeat in the best way. We explore iconic neighborhoods like the sunny Banana Belt and windy Hurricane Gulch, the town’s artistic and maritime culture, and what it’s like to live just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in one of Marin County’s most scenic towns.

Chris shares local favorites like the chicken sandwich at The Joinery and pizza at Sandrino, plus insight into community events like the Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and the Farmers Market at Dunphy Park. We also talk about the impact of Sea Trek and the Matthew Turner tall ship in keeping Sausalito’s boating culture alive.

Events

- Sausalito Classic Car Show
- Sausalito “Souper Bowl”
- Sausalito Crab Festival
- Sausalito Herring Festival
- Spring Sausalito City-Wide Yard Sale
- Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay
- Sausalito Pride Celebrations
- Juneteenth Festival in Marin City
- Sausalito Fireworks and 4th of July Parade and Picnic
- Galilee Harbor Community Maritime Day
- The 3rd Annual Sausalito Boat Show
- Annual Sausalito Chili Cook-off
- Fleet Week
- A Toast to Sausalito, a Beer, Wine and Spirits festival
- Sea Trek Regatta
- Sausalito Halloween Parade
- Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade

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BarbCo Real Estate Group

In this episode of The Bay Insider, we take a closer look at one of the most unique lifestyles in the Bay Area, living in a floating home in Sausalito.

Our guest, Leisa Snyder, an interior designer and longtime resident of a floating home on Issaquah Dock shares what day-to-day life is really like out on the water. From early morning paddleboarding on Richardson Bay to impromptu “dock alerts,” it’s a world that feels both peaceful and deeply connected.

We talk about the difference between houseboats and floating homes, the surprising post-1906 earthquake history behind the community, and iconic spots like the SS Vallejo and Yellow Ferry. If you’re curious about what it’s like to live in Sausalito's floating homes, this one’s for you.

History
Historic Film about Floating Homes: Last Free Ride (1974)
Floating Homes Association
Yellow Ferry Stay
Sea Trek Kayaking and SUP Center
Alan Watts - The Houseboat Summit
Taj Mahal
Sausalito Floating Homes

Leisa Snyder Contact Information:
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisa-snyder-0b4639189/
Design Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/leisasnyderdesign
Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/leisasnyder.design/
Website: https://www.leisasnyder.design/

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BarbCo Real Estate Group

This is our first live video podcast on The Bay Insider, and if you want the full experience, we definitely recommend watching it on YouTube. Click here to check it out.

This episode of The Bay Insider is one for the books. In this episode, we sit down with Cyril Derreumaux, "extra" (other than) ordinary adventurer, motivational speaker, and the first person to complete solo kayak crossings of both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

Cyril takes us through what it really means to paddle over 2,500 nautical miles across the Atlantic, completely alone for 71 days. He shares the mental, physical, and emotional toll of that journey, and how it compares to his earlier 91-day solo kayak crossing of the Pacific.

Cyril talks about being a citizen of the world, his life in Sausalito, and how failure has fueled his biggest successes. We talk mindset, resilience, and his work as a motivational speaker, coach, and owner of On the Water 360.

World Records:
- First person to kayak Mid-Pacific unsupported
- Fastest row on the Mid-Pacific east-to-west route in the Classic Four category

Additional Information:
Great Pacific Race 2016
Atlantic Solo Kayak
Solo Kayak to Hawaii
His kayak / 360° view: https://all3d.ai/kayak-prerendered-360
Cyril’s Online Store: OnTheWater260
Podcast: I really want to do this!

Organizations:
Member of “The Explorers Club” https://www.explorers.org
Member « Société des explorateurs Français » www.societe-explorateurs.org

Contact Information
Email: cyril@cyrilderreumaux.com
Speaker Website: www.CyrilDerreumaux.com
Expedition Website: www.SoloKayakTheAtlantic.com

Social Media Accounts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrilderreumaux
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyrilDerreumauxAdventure
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyrildx
Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/cdxpro

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Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group

Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group