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September is coming in hot... well, not temperature wise, but you know what we mean. If you're on social media, your feed is probably peppered with sweet photos of kids on the first day of school or heading off to college. For us at the boatyard, the tempo picks up around here as teams gear up for the Rolex Big Boat Series.
We hope you're enjoying the season, whatever it brings for you. And remember:
Whether the weather is cold, or whether the weather is hot, we'll fix your boat whatever the weather, whether it was your fault or not.
We hope to see you on the water or at one of the Kyards!
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FROM THE BILGE
by Paul Kaplan
What's it like to own and operate a boatyard? From time to time I'm asked this question, which can be answered in two ways: as a sound bite like, "A giggle a minute," or as a lengthy reply that sounds more like a dissertation than an actual answer. In Jim Lynch's novel
Before the Wind, he writes,
"Running a boatyard is like working in a dementia clinic...We commiserate with comforting nods and winces. We play cameos in daydreams and delusions."
Read more.
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WELCOME TO A NEW CREW MEMBER - DAVE KENDIG
Dave grew up boating and learned how to sail on a Hobie 16 on Kailua Bay in Hawaii. He made it to the mainland in 82 and was naturally drawn to the maritime industry. Dave joined the knowledgeable staff at the KKMI Point Richmond store in July. He
brings with him over 30 years of maritime industry experience. He specializes in engine, electrical, and alternative energy systems and is our go-to guy for Yanmar parts and engine sales.
We're excited to have him aboard and look forward to having him help assist you in the store. You can reach him via email
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ATTENTION ABBRA MEMBERS
ABBRA Certified Marine Service Manager Course
September 23 - 27
Join ABBRA's widely respected industry experts for a 4-day training course for individuals working in management or leadership roles in today's boatbuilding and repair facilities. Learn more.
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When your boat bottom produces a mound of seaweed, make a meal out of it!
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| Kajun Kukin with Kaptain Kreole! |
We KNEW IT! Now, here's proof!
Not on the clock, of course!
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CHECK OUT OUR POINT RICHMOND STORE!
If you're looking for expert advice, the right parts for the job, or just need some supplies while working on your boat in the yard, we've got you covered!
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RANDALL REEVES IN THE HOUSE!
It's so nice to see Randall's face around the Kyard, even if it is behind a mask.
For those of you that are envious and would also like to sand the bottom of your boat....please note KKMI allowed Randall this "opportunity" only because the bottom paint on his boat is copper free. Under most circumstances, this is not an acceptable activity for owners to undertake....but you can always live vicariously through Randall.
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COME WORK WITH US!
We are so proud of the people who work here - being a family-run business, we embrace the family vibe. If you know someone who would be a good fit in our team of craftspeople, we would love the opportunity to meet with them. See more information
here.
We are always looking to invite people into our family who are interested in working on all aspects of boats. Let's talk about joining our team!
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LAST CHANCE TO SAVE ON RIGGING!
Call
Point Richmond 510-235-5564 or Sausalito 415-332-5564
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LET US ENLIGHTEN YOU ABOUT OUR UPCOMING SPECIALS!
If you're thinking of shedding new light on your boat, check out our deals starting in September!
Call
Point Richmond 510-237-4141
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LAST KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE & WINNER
CHALLENGE\ANSWER:
Name the following boat parts and nautical terms that match the images below...
WINNER: Congratulations, Phil Menzies!
Here's Phil in Sydney Harbor.
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KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE
We are introducing a new army of Mirka vacuum sanders a
s a part of our continuing effort to keep the boatyard as clean as possible. Find the 6 (six) differences between the two photos.
Simply respond to this email with your answer, or send responses to Marianne:
marianne@kkmi.com
with the subject line "Knewsletter Challenge"
Winner will be selected randomly from all correct submissions. Winner will receive a cool canvas KKMI Rigger's bag.
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KKMI SIGHTINGS
Speaking of back to school... this little land and sea lubber spent the night on the boat before heading back to school.
Chain, chain, chain - a clever way to count your scope.
These two love to ham it up for the camera...
But rest assured, they get down to business...
And when they do, they do amazing work.
Carranza is all smiles!
This boat had some serious damage. Look at that beautiful new paint job!
Peace out!
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SOCIALIZE WITH US!
In between Knewsletters, we post lots of fun things on Social Media. Please join us in sharing, tweeting, checking in, liking, hash tagging:
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SEE YOU NEXT TIME!
Until we pop back into your inbox... we hope to see you around the Bay or in the Kyard!
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Point Richmond
510-235-5564
530 West Cutting Blvd.
Point Richmond, CA 94804
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Sausalito
415-332-5564
420 Harbor Drive
Sausalito, CA 94965
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