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KNEWSLETTER - Happy New Year Issue

We hope you had a joyful holiday season! We are so very grateful to be a part of your boating lifestyle. We look forward to serving you in the year to come. Here's to a safe and prosperous 2019!

Be sure check out our upcoming seminars and sign up early as space is limited!

FROM THE BILGE

by Paul Kaplan

Historically, a boatyard is probably the last place that comes to mind when you think of the word "clean." However, it is very clear that in the State of California and beyond, boatyards of the future are destined to no longer hold last place.

For better or worse, slowly the outdated and non-compliant boatyards have been closing. Smaller coastal harbors that once boasted several boatyards, such as Half Moon Bay and Bodega Bay, today have none. Whether these closures are a consequence of a reduced fishery, ever increasing land values or the enormous challenges that come with operating a business in California, the impacts are undeniable and there is no sign of reversal. Read more

TAKE A SEMINAR - LEARN SOME STUFF

Our seminars will help take the mystery out of some seemingly daunting topics. We'll cover the basics of these broad subjects and give you tips on how to take the best care of your boat.

RIGGING 101 SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 9AM-12PM

This seminar provides a general understanding of how to keep your rig up. Masts just don't fall down for no reason; something fails. Learn about these failures, from the basics to the less obvious. KKMI's factory trained technicians will review recommended best practices in the care of your rigging and related systems.

This seminar will be taught by our Rigging Department Superstar, Barrett Linn

DIESEL 101 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 9AM-12PM

This seminar will give you a generalunderstanding of how to keep your diesel engine(s) running smoothly. We will outline the different parts of the engine, and point out the key elements that make it work. We will also list the most common things that go wrong with diesel engines and describe some simple and helpful troubleshooting techniques.

This seminar will be taught by our Resident Engine Guru, Will Golinveaux

COST: $50 per seminar paid at time of booking. You will receive a $50 coupon at the seminar, good towards KKMI goods or services.

Full refunds will be given up to one week prior to event date.

LIMITED SEATS - PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE: 510-235-5564

FAIR WINDS AND A FOND FAREWELL

We saw the end of an era here at KKMI this holiday season. After decades as the skipper of our store, Ralf is making his retirement official. Ralf is now on a course toward enjoying the simpler joys of retired life. However, he will not likely be gathering any moss as he's still very active in the Alerion fleet while he's not off searching for fresh powder on the slopes.

We have benefited greatly from his expertise and knowledge and are very thankful he was a part of the KKMI family.

His shoes are thankfully, competently being filled by our new store and purchasing director, Dave Kendig.

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for a few more good people. We need a few "Jacks of All (Boat) Trades" and we are also looking for a Carpenter/Shipwright.

Come work with us!

Visit our career page. Click here.

CHECKING IN WITH RANDALL REEVES

90 days out, cold, and apprehensive. Randall is approaching the territory where he suffered a knock down last year. He's cautiously forging onward. Let's send him some positive vibes.

Keep on trucking, Randall! We're here holding down the fort rooting for you! Learn more.

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L AST KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE & WINNER

CHALLENGE:

ANSWER:

Because he had SANTA CLAWS!!!

Congratulations to our big winner this month, Sue Rosenof. Here's Sue on the front of her Roue 20.

KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE

To go along with our Rigging Seminar... here's one for the riggers out there...

True or False? Rigs generally fail because they are too loose, not from being too tight.

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.

KKMI SIGHTINGS

Have you ever opened a fortune cookie and inserted " . . . between the sheets"? We often wonder what that would be like with boat names. Here are two that would work particularly well with that game.