With the Holiday season upon us we're nearing the end of what has undoubtedly been the most challenging year that any of us have ever known. But we are looking forward with hopeful hearts that this coming year will bring healing and relief. And as an essential business, we want you to know that we are here to (safely) help you keep your boat ready to shelter in place on the Bay and beyond.
We hope you have a happy, healthy, safe and sane HAULiday season!
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P.S. We'd love to put together a holiday tribute to our hard working crew. Please click here to email your short video greeting before 12/21. |
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No matter what type of boat you own, if you keep it in saltwater, the bottom of your boat has likely been coated with antifouling paint, with the most common ingredient being copper oxide. In addition to copper, some antifouling paints contain other metals, such as zinc, or chemical compounds to deter marine growth. One such compound is Irgarol®, a product manufactured by the global chemical firm BASF. This algaecide is designed to inhibit slime from accumulating on the bottom of your vessel. Read more
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MAKE NOTE OF OUR HOLIDAY HOURS |
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KKMI AWARDED CLEAN MARINE CERTIFICATION |
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KKMI boatyard in Pt Richmond, California was recently awarded a Clean Marine certification by the Clean Marine Program. This makes KKMI Pt Richmond the first Bay Area boatyard to receive this prestigious award. The certification process involves evaluation of over 150 requirements regarding company practices related to Emergencies, Fire Safety, Solid and Liquid Wastes, Hazardous Waste, Engine Maintenance/Repair, Painting, Storm Water Management, Landscaping for Storm Water, Used Petroleum Products, Used Antifreeze Waste, Soiled Rags, Battery Management, Refrigerants, Mercury Lamps/Bilge Switches, Boat Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Paint Removal, Sand Blasting, and Facility & Housekeeping. Read more.
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FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE... |
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12 Days of Boat Maintenance! |
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Santa's on his way... by BOAT! |
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Items found around the web - not serviced at KKMI |
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Bow thruster by Kitchenaid. |
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This would put a bit of a kink in your day! |
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COVID-19 PROTOCOL REMINDERS |
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If you're going to be visiting a Kyard for service or parts, please review our protocols and be aware that we are requiring facial coverings and social distancing at both of our facilities. And if possible, consider phoning or emailing rather than visiting in person. |
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How can you tell when Santa's been on the boat? |
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To enter, simply respond to this email with your answer. No need to change the title.
One lucky winner will be chosen from all entries and will be announced in our next Knewsletter.
Winner will receive a KKMI Rigger's Bag
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LAST KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE & WINNER |
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Who said the following?
"The ocean has always been a salve to my soul - the best thing for a cut or abrasion was to go swimming in salt water. Later down the road of life, I made the discovery that salt water was also good for the mental abrasions one inevitably acquires on land."
- Christopher Cross
- Otis Redding
- Jimmy Buffett
- Kenny Chesney
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CONGRATULATIONS TO GREG MILLER!
Here's Greg up the mast at Marina Bay in Richmond and in our Richmond office picking up his winning prize.
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Congratulations to Chief Mate Michael Westcott of the Gulf Reliance - nice shirt! |
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The Coast Guard keeping things running smoothly at the Sausalito yard |
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We're happy to introduce some new faces around the Kyard...
Tom and Dan at the Sausalito yard
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Clint, John and Travis at the Richmond yard |
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Santa spotted racing about the San Francisco Bay!
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Holiday silliness taking over the front office in Richmond |
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Someone was feeling the love overhead in Sausalito. We wonder if he/she said YES?! |
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Manny making sure things are in their proper place. |
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We sadly had to forego our annual party, but as always, KKMI made sure the crew got a little something extra to make the holidays bright! |
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This month's "Between the Sheets" submissions... |
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This one came in Frisky and left Feisty... not sure what that says about its stay in the yard... but both names are super fun! |
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Until we pop back into your inbox... we hope to see you around the Bay or in the Kyard! At a safe distance, of course. : |
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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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