The Bay was officially ceremonially "Opened" this past weekend. Good thing because there's boating to be done! We hope you're having a wonderful April and are able to be out on the water on your boat enjoying the sunny days when there are here.

We have exciting news! Our Pt Richmond store will be open on Saturdays for all of your weekend boat project needs. If you've never been to our store, stop in and check it out!

American Boat Builder and Repairer's Association (ABBRA) - recently named KKMI Sausalito "Boatyard of the Year" and we had a small celebration to honor our Sausalito staff who made it possible. Over the past quarter century KKMI has been recognized for its leadership in many areas, from within the maritime industry and beyond. With ABBRA naming KKMI’s Sausalito location “Boatyard of the Year,” this makes KKMI the only company to receive this prestigious award in Northern California not only once, but twice!

If you ever wanted to know what all we do at KKMI, please enjoy a little walk around the yard with our founder, Paul Kaplan.

From KQED Bay Curious - How Did a 184-Foot Shipwreck Wind Up Grounded in the Carquinez Strait?

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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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Snafus and funnies found around the web

We understand putting your boat on a pedestal, but this is a bit much!

An interesting solution to the Bay Area's housing shortage.

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QUESTION: Which letter of the alphabet holds the most water?

Congratulations Tiana Seaman!

This is a flashback photo of Tiana hovering above her 1973 Islander 36, named Lucie I. Opening Day at the Corinthian YC. She learned how to fly because she never wanted to grow up!

Crazy big stairway to accommodate a crazy big keel!

Bouys will be bouys...

A day of training to keep us on top of the latest painting products and techniques

Thanks to some rain and hazy conditions, we had our own artwork display from the second story. Monet, eat your heart out!

No foolin' - it was April Fools!

"Between the Sheets" submissions this month... enjoy!