KNEWSLETTER - Vol. 83

Ahoy Marianne!

With the month coming to an end, we are reminded of the age old question - how long into the new year is appropriate to wish a Happy New Year? Through research we have determined that there is no real set date, but the end of January seems to be the hard stop... at which point most have already broken their resolutions and have come to terms with the fact that they can't get a refund from their gym membership.


In hopes of getting our well wishes in under the wire, we would love to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year and hope that you have a safe and joyful 2024 with lots of time out on your boat!

Here's a little help with your resolution to take better care of your boat - you're welcome! ;)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD FOLKS...

If you or someone you know speaks "boat" and is looking to enjoy a rewarding work environment with great people and tons of perks... give us a call!


BOTH LOCATIONS:

Boat Wizard

Marine Painter & Fiberglass Repair Technician


Please send resume if you have it or Download our application here.

Include in an email and tell us a little about yourself. Send to: hr@kkmi.com

DID YOU KNOW?

Precautionary tales, preventative tips, interesting finds and practical pointers from our project managers and around the web

In the commercial crabbing industry, every little bit helps!

Buying directly from the crabbers helps their bottom line!

Read more


KKMI is continuing our push to help local fishermen with a free haulout. Learn more about the offer - click here.


CHECK OUT OLDER EDITIONS OF OUR KNEWSLETTER

If you ever wanted to peruse older editions of our Knewsletter, we have them on our website for your reading pleasure! Tell your friends!

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CAPTAIN Q'S QUAGMIRES

You think we have it bad with the rain and the wind coming from strange directions? Take a look at these boating conditions:

Preparing for wintertime racing...

KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE

Simply reply to this email with your answer. No need to change the title. If you have one, include a photo of yourself, preferably on a boat, that we can use in the event you're our big winner! Please tell us a little about what's happening in the photo. You will be added to all entries and the winner will be selected randomly from all entries. Good luck!


The winner will be notified ahead of time and announced in our next Knewsletter.


CHALLENGE:

They sailed far and wide and finally made landfall... did they ever! What local landmark is this that's masquerading as a pirate ship?

LAST KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE & WINNER

CHALLENGE:

Here's one you can really sink your teeth into!


What five-letter "B" word can mean either an open bay on a coast into which a boat might travel, or a loop of rope used in that boat's nautical riggings?

ANSWER:

A BIGHT!

Congratulations to this month's winner, Glenn Isaacson! Here's Glenn aboard his Carl Schumacher, Q, racing on our very own San Francisco Bay.

PLAYLIST SONG OF THE MONTH

Songs to add to your boating playlist...


In honor of the upcoming Valentine season, here's a little romantic song for you inspired by a boat in the yard - Piel Canela

Piel Canela

"Piel Canela" by Eydie Gorme y Los Panchos

"Cinnamon Skin"


Translation:


Que se quede el infinito sin estrellas,

O que pierda el ancho mar su inmensidad,

Pero el negro (alt. el brillo) de tus ojos que no muera,

Y el canela de tu piel se quede igual.


May the infinite be left without stars,

Or may the wide sea lose its immenseness,

But may the blackness (alt. the glimmer) of your eyes never die,

And may the cinnamon of your skin stay the same.


Si perdiera el arcoiris su belleza,

Y las flores su perfume y su color,

No seria tan inmensa mi tristeza

Como aquella de quedarme sin tu amor.


If the rainbow were to lose its beauty,

And the flowers their perfume and their color,

My sadness wouldn't be as immense

As that from being left without your love.


Me importas tú, y tú, y tú

Y solamente tú, y tú, y tú,

Me importas tú, y tú, y tú,

Y nadie mas que tú.


I care about you, and you, and you

And only you, and you, and you,

I care about you, and you, and you,

And no one but you.

Got a favorite boating song? Send it to Marianne@kkmi.com

KKMI SIGHTINGS

Rigging at day break

Meet Topper and Trixie and their human

Alejandro at Dawn

We had a lovely visit with some maritime trade hopefuls visiting the yard in Sausalito

Take advantage of your time in the yard for doing fun tasks like marking your anchor rode.

Happy Birthday to all the January babies!

And for our "Between the Sheets" for this month:

The Egyptian hieroglyph for "perfect, complete" (with the extended meanings of "good, pleasant, well, beautiful")


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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