With summer in full swing on Lake Union, our neighborhood waterways are busier than ever. One question that comes up frequently at the Floating Homes Association is a foundational one: Are kayakers legally allowed to come down the canals between our homes? Here is the short, sweet, and legally binding answer. The Short Answer: Yes. Legally speaking, the water flowing between our floating homes is a public highway. Whether a dock is resident-owned, a co-op, or sits on state aq

Our recent Dock Leadership meeting on April 23 was a solid success, held in the beautiful setting at the Center for Wooden Boats. Led by Floating Homes Association VP and Legislative Lead Sheri Greaves, the evening focused on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) lease renewal process—a significant undertaking as a large number of leases for our floating homes situated on state-owned aquatic land are coming up for renewal at roughly the same time. Being an FHA member dock

For decades, the floating homes of Lake Union have been a symbol of Seattle’s quirky, independent, and maritime spirit. This summer that history is stepping into the spotlight. The Floating Homes Association (FHA) is proud to announce the opening of the "World’s Smallest Floating Homes Museum," hosted at the recently renovated Keasler Cottage. A Vision in the Making The museum is the realization of a long-held vision by the FHA President Stafford Green to bridge the gap betwe