SEASONAL GUESTS VISITORS ABOUT KYC SERVICES SALES CONTACT RESERVATIONS KINGMAN BLOG November 17 Scott Zeien boating, buying a boat, Kingman Yacht Center, Maintenance, new boat Comments Off on Tips on Purchasing/Renewing Your Boat Insurance TIPS ON PURCHASING/RENEWING YOUR BOAT INSURANCE Now, while your boat is still in mind but ready to be tucked away for the winter, is the perfect time to review your boat insurance. We spoke with our trusted insurance expert, Douglas MacDonald of Murray & MacDonald Insurance, about some things to consider: Federal law assigns fuel spills... Continue reading September 13 Scott Zeien boat usage, Kingman Yacht Center, Safe Boating Comments Off on New Discover Boating Safety Map Helps Boaters Practice “Boating Rules Of The Road” NEW DISCOVER BOATING SAFETY MAP HELPS BOATERS PRACTICE “BOATING RULES OF THE ROAD” Discover Boating launched a new interactive state-by-state safety map this month, providing boaters with an easy-to-use tool to find everything they need to know about licenses, boating safety, life jacket and education course requirements they'll need before getting on the water. Whether you're boating in your home area or planning... Continue reading August 5 Scott Zeien boat usage, Kingman Yacht Center, Maintenance Comments Off on Mid-Season Maintenance Tips MID-SEASON MAINTENANCE TIPS Your boat's been in the water for a while now, so it's a good time to go over the boat to make sure the second half of the season is problem-free. Here are some suggestions: -- Exterior Beach Check. Next time you've got the boat at the beach, hop overboard and... Continue reading June 27 Scott Zeien boat usage, Favorite Destinations, Kingman Yacht Center Comments Off on Where Can Cape Codders See Fireworks By Boat This Year? WHERE CAN CAPE CODDERS SEE FIREWORKS BY BOAT THIS YEAR? There have been lots of pandemic-related cancellations, including Falmouth, Onset and Provincetown, but here’s where to see some great pyrotechnics by boat. Hyannis, Lewis Bay July 4 (rain date September 4, 2021) at Dusk. Viewing from all around the bay. Plymouth Harbor July 5 at 9:15PM. More Info: Plymouth Fireworks Orleans on... Continue reading June 25 Scott Zeien boat usage, boating, Kingman Yacht Center, Safe Boating Comments Off on Boat on Course Videos are a Great Way to Brush Up on Boating Skills BOAT ON COURSE VIDEOS ARE A GREAT WAY TO BRUSH UP ON BOATING SKILLS Boat On Course, educational boating safety videos from the National Safe Boating Council, teach basic navigation rules of boating. Watch at your own pace, and test your knowledge at the end of each video. Enjoy the boating lifestyle and remember that a safe boating experience is the best boating experience.... Continue reading June 15 Scott Zeien boat usage, boating, Kingman Yacht Center, Safe Boating Comments Off on Performing a VHF Marine Radio Check PERFORMING A VHF MARINE RADIO CHECK For several years, Sea Tow operated an Automated Radio Check System, which was available on VHF Channels 24 to 28 for the benefit of mariners in over 130 locations. However, on October 2nd, 2020 that service was discontinued. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to offer an automated Digital Selective Calling... Continue reading May 24 Scott Zeien Uncategorized Comments Off on 12 Essential Boating Safety Tips 12 ESSENTIAL BOATING SAFETY TIPS From our friends at Soundings, 5/21/21 In 2020, 415,000 first-time boat owners got on the water, which means ... the waters are probably going to be more crowded than ever. So, vigilance and preparation will be key. Here are 12 boating safety tips from the Water Sport Foundation as the... Continue reading May 20 Scott Zeien Favorite Destinations, history, Kingman Yacht Center Comments Off on Lure of the Elizabeths LURE OF THE ELIZABETHS Here is an outstanding history of the beloved Elizabeth Islands from our friends at Points East magazine! By Christopher Birch For Points East magazine, June 2021 Issue With clear skies and a light northwest wind blowing on the morning of May 6, 1778, 800 British soldiers stormed the beaches of... Continue reading April 21 Scott Zeien boat usage, Safe Boating Comments Off on Springtime Boating – Dress for the Water Not the Weather SPRINGTIME BOATING – DRESS FOR THE WATER NOT THE WEATHER Have you ever heard about the “Rule of 50.” It says that “The average 50 year-old adult stands a 50 per cent chance of surviving a 50-yard swim in 50-degree water.” Warmer weather is on the way, and it will lure many of us back onto the water in the... Continue reading March 24 Scott Zeien Uncategorized Comments Off on The Nautical Roots of Common Expressions THE NAUTICAL ROOTS OF COMMON EXPRESSIONS We use them virtually every day. But how many of us know that the origins of many common expressions date back to our nautical heritage? Here are some of our favorites: Bottoms Up This came from an era when English sailors could often be tricked into joining the navy. The... 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