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KNEWSLETTER - Vol. 35

Greetings!

Opening this email two weeks into the "New Year" begs the question, when is it appropriate to stop saying "Happy New Year?" Since this is our first visit to your inbox in the new year/decade, we're going with - just after reading this email. We hope you had a very warm and safe holiday season! Now, as they say, it's time to get back to reality! We're looking onward with 2020 vision, excited about the year and the decade to come. We look forward to seeing you in the yard or around the Bay!

FROM THE BILGE

As a board member of MRA (Marine Recreation Association) I have been asked to submit a synopsis of the boatyard industry in California for our Association’s Annual Report. We thought you might find the report interesting. Read more

AND WHY KNOT?

This is cool story with several twists and turns… you'll likely enjoy unraveling it!

Click here

THE SCHOONER YANKEE

We are in the process of restoring Yankee. The Yankee has been a fixture on San Francisco Bay since her abrupt launching on April 18th, 1906...when she was shaken off her cradle by the '06 earthquake! You can read more about her history here .

Yankee is now the flagship of the nonprofit West Coast Seafaring Society who are seeking public support to revitalize this west coast treasure. Donations can be made at:

www.westcoastseafaringsociety.org/get-involved

Yankee participating in the Master Mariner's Regatta on San Francisco Bay

Yankee back in the day looking dapper!

Yankee awaiting her make over at KKMI

RANDALL ON 90% MENTAL

Discussing the challenges of the Figure 8 Voyage with other sailors is one thing, but it requires a deft tack to port to be interviewed by Grant Parr , a mental performance coach to professional athletes and owner of the consulting firm, GameFace Performance .

JANUARY SPECIAL

Whether it's time to upgrade or you're ready to take the leap and install a new system, take advantage of this great deal and take the fear out of any fairway!

Offers valid 12-1-2019 thru 1-31-2020

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We are currently seeking to hire knowledgeable engine mechanics.

Work your mechanical magic at the best boatyard on the Bay!

KKMI fully respects and appreciates the specialized skills needed for this position and is willing to offer an attractive compensation package for the right person.

Learn more

Come work with us!

Visit our career page. Click here .

LAST KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE & WINNER

CHALLENGE/ANSWER

Identify the six differences in the photo below:

Stripe on boat different color
Santa hat added
Reindog added
Ladder rung missing
Man on right has crossed eye
Extra sail cover in back
BONUS! KKMI logo colors changed

WINNER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO TONY ELKAN!

Here's Tony enjoying the new masthead that Dickie built him for his Cheoy Lee.

KNEWSLETTER CHALLENGE!

CHALLENGE:

Riddle me this...

You walk onto a bridge and see a boat full of people but there is not a single person on it. How is that possible? Hint - the answer will be revealed around Valentine's Day ;)