There's Still Room to Join the KYC Rendezvous in Edgartown

Almost a dozen boats are scheduled to spend the holiday weekend on the Vineyard. While moorings are officially sold out, there are first-come, first-served moorings in the harbor, and the inclement forecast for the first part of the weekend may open up some prime spots.

Contact Jerry Murphy if you'd like more info on the scheduled activities.

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Share the Waterways with Children from Crossroads for Kids ...

Share the Waterways

July 8th at 9:00AM at Parker's Boatyard

Started by Raz Parker when he heard of a few kids from a camp down Cape that wanted to go for a boat ride, this is the 17th year for Share the Waterways! Dave Foynes has taken the reigns, and will host more than 100 kids from Crossroad for Kids, staff members and volunteers.

It is all works because of those of you who give of your time and boats for a few hours. The more boats we have, the more kids can get out on the water.

Please let Dave know if you can participate this year, and how many kids you can take on your boat. The kids are assigned to the boats before they arrive so it is important that we know as soon as possible if you can join us.

Contact Dave Foynes, senyof@comcast.net, or 781/307-2466.

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July 1, 2014 Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those busy proving them right.

Don't Miss the July 4th Festivities This Friday at KYC!

DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTIES IN THE WEATHER FORECASTS FOR THE HOLIDAY, THE KYC EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY MAY BE CANCELLED OR REVISED. WE INTEND TO MAKE THAT CALL ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OR THURSDAY MORNING

AND WILL SEND AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO OUR SCUTTLEBUTT MAIL LIST.

The Annual July 4th Boat Parade

As many as 20 boats have participated each year - dressed to the theme of the day - a great time for participants and spectators alike. Cash prizes are awarded for best-dressed and most patriotic boat .

Participating boats should pre-register so we know who's coming, and assemble at 11:00AM at the head of the mooring field channel. Don't have a boat in the parade? Please join us at the front dock review stand to help us judge the winners.

The 4th Annual KYC Cardboard Boat Race is open to all Kids 16 and under.

THE CHALLENGE
Design & build a boat entirely made from cardboard and duct tape. KYC will provide the cardboard. Boats may be built at home prior to the race day, but will be subject to inspection by the KYC cardboard marine design inspector, yet to be named. Boats can only be propelled by the use of muscle power, sail, paddlewheels. The propulsion system and or steering system (rudder) may be made of materials other than cardboard but must not contribute to the boat's structural rigidity. Decorations such a flags & banners may also be materials other than cardboard. DUCT TAPE MAY BE USED BELOW THE WATERLINE FOR TAPING OF SEAMS ONLY! NO SONOTUBES MAY BE USED TO CONTRIBUTE TO STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OR FLOATATION. NO PAINT, WAXED CARDBOARD OR SEALANTS OF ANY TYPE MAY BE USED BELOW THE WATER LINE.

The race will be a short course off of the Kingman Beach. The Captain of the boat must pre-register. All occupants in the boats must be visible to the race safety officer. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR PFDS!!!!!!!!

THE AWARDS

-- Fastest Boat to Complete the Course.

-- Best in Show: Will be the most creative design with the best use of cardboard.

-- Patriotic: Most patriotic designed boat. Remember it's July 4.

-- Titanic Award: Most spectacular sinking.

Our thanks to our friends at Periwinkles for providing the prizes!

Following the boat race, Kingman Boaters meet back at the Clubhouse for an old-fashioned, pot luck family BBQ. Please bring a side dish to share.

Please Send Us Your 2014 Boater's Hurricane Plan

Arthur Forecast 7-1-14 8AM

Forecasters seem poised to name Arthur as the first storm of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season later today, with this tropical system crossing the Outer Banks

of the Carolina's on or around the 4th of July.

While there is no cause for alarm at this point, it's got our attention, and adds a little extra urgency to our request that you submit your 2014 Boater's Hurricane Plan to us this week.

At the beginning of each boating season, all Kingman Yacht Center seasonal slip customers and Long-Term Lessees who occupy their slips must file, and have approved by management, a written Boater's Hurricane Plan. This form notifies our team of your plans for your boat in the event of a hurricane threat. In general, boats on moorings may plan on leaving them where they are, but all Kingman Boaters should familiarize themselves with the plans and preparations outlined on our web site.

We guarantee that, when a storm approaches, you are going to have questions about the safety of your vessel. Without a doubt, both you and our marina personnel have more time to deal with and answer those questions now than we will during the hours leading up to a possible hurricane strike.

Kingman Yacht Center will evacuate the premises in the event of a hurricane mobilization, and we can only recognize the preferences indicated by you on this new, 2014 Boater's Hurricane Plan. It would be very helpful if you would include your best e-mail address on the form so that we may communicate with you more quickly and efficiently in the future.

Please note that, if we don't have a new 2014 form on file from you, we may not be able to contact you in the event of a mobilization, we will not be responsible in any way for damage to your vessel, and we will seek reimbursement from you for any damage to marina property that may be caused by your vessel.

So please ... recognize that you are ultimately responsible for the safety of your vessel, be assured that Kingman Yacht Center will do everything in our power to help ensure your boat's safety, and help by filing your Hurricane Plan right away and getting acquainted now with what is going to happen when a storm approaches.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR PLAN, COMPLETE IT, AND RETURN IT TO US TODAY.

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