Who we are
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The RBMA is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation established in 1995, dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Sausalito’s working waterfront and its maritime heritage and tradition.
Recognizing the importance of the Bay's maritime industries and traditions, three local residents, Barry Hibbin, Charlie Merrill and Cameron Dorsey, formed an organization to protect and promote its heritage and history, adopting the name of the Richardson's Bay Maritime Association--RBMA. (Click for history)
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SAVE THE DATE: Thursday June 4th 5:30pm - 8:00pm
2 film screenings + a panel discussion.
At SPINNAKER RESTAURANT. 100 Spinnaker Dr. Sausalito CA 94965
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ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME & SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS & IDEAS AT THIS FREE EVENT
VIDEOS by the Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition. And self-funded, professional cinematographer, Bruce Hamady PANELISTS: Steven Woodside: Sausalito Mayor John Wong: Principal as SWA, an international urban planning & landscape design company in Sausalito Mary Crowley: RBMA Board member, Sausalito property owner, boat owner, & provider of marine travel & service Paul Dines 30 yr, USCG Captain, Past Commodore of Master Mariners, WAM & BAC. Partner at SF Bay Adventures & Schooner Freda B. Samantha Schubert : Resident of Galilee Marine Service Harbor, oyster researcher, & financial investment advisor Doreen Gounard: 32 year resident & past manager of Galilee Harbor, park & Rec Commissioner for 6 years, circumnavigator and currently aide to a Marin Supervisor. MODERATOR: Mike Cerre - Sausalito Resident & renown international journalist |
Event Host Richardson's Bay Maritime Association (RBMA), a Sausalito based 501c3 non-profit corporation with a mission to preserve Sausalito’s working waterfront & maritime heritage through public communication & sponsoring selected projects.
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Current projects
Having SAVED the remaining artifacts of the Charles Van Damme from demolition we are currently raising funds to RESTORE the 100yr old artifacts and EXHIBIT them as a monument in the new State mandated park at Waldo Point Harbor in Sausalito.
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Past projects
THE CHARLIE MERRILL: Building a memorial Swampscott dory
BARRY HIBBEN: Memorial anchor in Dumphy Park MUSEUM: nautical library & resource center. FORT BAKER PROJECT: Focus on waterfront preservation. COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS: EARL GATES LECTURE SERIES: THE HOUSEBOAT WARS DOCUMENTARY: MARITIME DAYS: |
Our Goals
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Reach a wide spectrum of people, encompassing all who share a love and interest in the past and future of Richardson Bay.
Sponsor public programs and educational events relating to traditional waterfront activities. Promote and support the boat building and seagoing traditions of the Sausalito waterfront. |
Encourage permanent displays of maritime artifacts and historical materials at one or more public locations.
Meet with and encourage organizations, waterfront property owners, government officials and other interested parties to unite in assisting RBMA in ways that are mutually beneficial. Raise the monies to finance these goals through contributions, memberships and grant applications. |
Our Board
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DIRECTORS
Chair Michael Rex [email protected] Secretary Bonnie MacGregor [email protected] Treasurer Roberta Maloy [email protected] |
BOARD MEMBERS
Bob Boye [email protected] Mary Crowley [email protected] Warren Novak [email protected] John Shuey [email protected] |