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It was great to see so many of you at the Open House in Sausalito this past weekend! Come join us for our Open House and BBQ in Alameda this week! Bring the family, go for a boat ride, enjoy the BBQ! Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there!
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Today's Tidbit
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"...the
small-boat sailor is the real sailor. He knows-he must know-how to make
the wind carry his craft from one given point to another given point.
He must know about tides and rips and eddies, bar and channel markings,
and day and night signals; he must be wise in weather-lore; and he must
be sympathetically familiar with the peculiar qualities of his boat
which differentiate it from every other boat that was ever built and
rigged. He must know how to gentle her about, as one instance of a
myriad, and to fill her on the other tack without deadening her way or
allowing her to fall off too far."
Small-Boat Sailing From the Human Drift Collection 1917
(Article 1st published in Yachting Monthly August 1912)
By Jack London
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Open Houses! Save the Date!
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Saturday, May 2nd - Alameda
11am - 5pm
Come join us for food, fun, and good company!
If you're new to the club, now is your chance to look inside the best sailing and powerboating school and charter company on the Bay!
Members and friends, join us for a day of fun in the sun!
- Enjoy the Free BBQ & cold beverages.
- Pick out your favorite boats for your day, weekend and week long charters!
- Learn about upcoming events, clinics and seminars being offered at the Club.
- Socialize with club members and students who can share their experiences.
- Make friends and build your crew list!
- Take a free sailboat ride with the family!
All are welcome!
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Baja Ha-Ha
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Combine the structured learning of the Club Nautique Coastal and Offshore Passage Making programs with the real adventure of sailing on Californian and Mexican coastal waters to take your seamanship to the next level. Great sailing, abundant marine wildlife and beautiful anchorages await you outside the Gate!
Sign up soon! Berths will fill quickly!
Leg I - Oct 12 to Oct 17
San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Coastal Passage Making, 6 days
$1,795
Leg II - Oct 19 to Oct 23
Santa Barbara to San Diego
Coastal Passage Making, 5 days
$1,595
Leg III - Oct 25 to Nov 7
San Diego to Cabo San Lucas
Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers Rally/Coastal Passage Making, 14 days
$3,195
Leg IV - Nov 9 to Nov 20
Cabo San Lucas to San Diego
Offshore Passage Making, 12 days
$2,195
Leg V - Nov 23 to Nov 27
San Diego to Santa Barbara
Coastal Passage Making, 5 days
$1,295
Leg VI - Nov 30 to Dec 4
Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Coastal Passage Making, 5 days
$1,495
Contact Michael for more information.
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Hump Night
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 Wednesday, April 29th
5pm - 10pm
Alameda
Members, come on down, jump on a boat, and go for an enjoyable evening sail. When you get back to the dock the BBQ will be fired up and the cooler stocked!
We're looking forward to getting you out on the water!
Members & their Guests ONLY: $30
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Beer Can Races
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 Every Other Friday
April 3rd - October 30th
5pm - 9pm
Alameda
This Friday, May 1st!
Ballena Bay YC Spring Sunset Series
(aka Beer Can Races)
Join us every other Friday evening for fun, competitive sailing onboard a Colgate 26 as we take part in the Ballena Bay YC beer can races. Afterwards adjourn to the yacht club bar to re-live each exciting minute and critique yourselves (and the other racers!) in a blow-by-blow race analysis from our onboard Club Nautique Tactician-du-jour.
Meet at CN Alameda at 5 pm(SHARP!) to prep the boat, review sailing instructions and conditions, then get out to the start line for the race.
No prior race experience required. Must be Basic Cruising certified.
Reservations required. Call to confirm dates.
Members Only: $35
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Bareboat Prep Chartershare
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 Fridays
2pm - 6pm
Note: Time change!
Get ready for your Bareboat class and enhance your skills. Join other Basic Cruising certified students and follow the guidelines that we set for you to practice specific maneuvers and prepare for your Bareboat certification.
Session topics: Sailing, Motoring, Crew Overboard, & Anchoring. Attend all four sessions and skipper at least one of the sessions and you'll receive four credits towards your required charters for Bareboat.
Upcoming Sessions:
May 1st - Motoring - Sausalito
May 8th - Sailing - Sausalito
May 15th - Anchoring - Alameda
Members: $75/Non-Members: $115
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Greece Flotilla - 2009 - Planning Party!
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 Thursday, April 30th
7pm - 9pm
Alameda
Sail the Mediterranean with a licensed skipper onboard, or charter your own boat and tag along to enjoy a once in a lifetime experience!
Join us for a planning party to find out how you can be a part of this flotilla to the picturesque islands of Greece!
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Coastal Navigation
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 Get Headed in the Right Direction!
May 2 & 3/May 16 & 17
10am - 5pm
Alameda
A few seats left!
Coastal Navigation (CONAV) class. CONAV is a prerequisite to the Coastal Passagemaking program so be sure to get signed up if you're thinking about getting involved in the most comprehensive Coastal program in the country. Not just for coastal cruisers! Navigation helps all of us, particularly those who are looking to cruise outside of our usual sailing area - so sign up today!
Format: Two weekends - all classroom; one weekend in between to study and do homework.
Ultimate/Passagemaker/Ocean Members: Included in Membership
Members: $371.25/Non-Members: $495
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CPM Introductory Seminar
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 Find out what it takes to get onboard!
Saturday, May 9th
10am - 4pm
Alameda
This seminar prepares you to participate in the most successful Coastal and Offshore program in the country! Taught by senior Coastal Passagemaking Instructor, Thomas Perry, through use of Powerpoint and handouts.
There are limited opportunities to take this class. It is required for CPM students; recommended to anyone else who is considering participating in this award-winning program.
As a well-prepared skipper you'll want to get a jump on your plans for this program. Sign up today!
FREE to members who have Passagemaking included in their membership.
All others: $100
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CPM Corner
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Congratulations to our two newest Coastal Passage Making Skippers! It's a long, challenging road and we are so proud of all the hard work you have put in!!!
Congratulations John Finston!
Congratulations Kevin Schofield!
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KFOG KABOOOOOOOM!
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Saturday, May 9th
Don't miss out on one of the most popular events of the season!
Charter a boat to head out with your friends and enjoy an incredible display of fireworks choreographed to music.
You must be Bareboat level certified to be operating our vessels after dark, so plan accordingly.
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Bay Cruising Workshop
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Oh the places you'll go! Saturday, May 10th10am - 2pmSausalito
Let us show you our favorite spots and some that few people know about. We love sailing and powerboating and we can't wait to pass that enthusiasm on to you. You can't help but get hooked when there are so many fun things to do!
Snacks provided. Starts at 10:00 - runs about three hours depending on participation and questions. Space limited, please call for reservations.
Members & Cruising Skipper's Package Students: FREE!
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Charter Boat Ownership Opportunity
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Here's a special opportunity to place a brand new Hunter 31' in the best charter fleet in the San Francisco Bay area. We'll maintain it and help you pay for it with charter income.
List Price: $129,831
Charter Discount: $20,000
Your Net Price: $109,831
Monthly Payment*: $670!
Our Hunter 31's averaged over 60 charters in 2008!
Visit Cruising Yachts Inc. website and contact them for more details.
*On approved credit with 25% down.
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Found in Latitude 38
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Our own Oliver Gildersleeve got published in the April edition of Latitude 38 on page 112. Keep smiling out there... you never know who's watching!
Also, in this month's Latitude, Chris and Craig pose as the centerfold onboard Unleashed on pages 156-7.
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Amazing Prices on Sailing Lessons!
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Tell a friend!
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Click here to learn about these incredible offers!
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Caught on Camera
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Around the Alameda Clubhouse
Dave magically sprouted antennae with John at his side.
Getting ready for CPM, Ricardo, Doron, Gary and John take a moment to pose for our roving photographer... shortly after this photo, she was recruited as crew...
Thanks for snappin' the photos Deb!!!
Doug, Eric, Michael, Jim and Mike look relaxed before they head out the gate for the weekend.
Bill, Steve and Kiril, ready to tackle the open sea.
Andreas, Thomas, Brad, Ken, Warren and Greg on board Wind Symphony.
Over in Sausalito
Doug snapped a few shots of David and Dave teaching out in the sunshine using some fun new techniques.
During the Sausalito Open House
David and Yuriko take a moment to chill out on one of the boats on display.
Richard Solomon with Tammy and Rich.
Opening Day on the Bay!!!
Our very own Richard Solomon looking like a movie star on board the Coast Guard vessel blessing the fleet in Raccoon Straights on Sunday.
Meanwhile out on the ocean...
Thanks to photos from Hilary, Deb, Jennifer and Thomas!
Heading back through the gate after a long, rewarding weekend.
Dave uses modern technology to communicate with his Tag-Along boat.
Rapture underway.
Doron and John sort out some calculations.
The crew of Wind Symphony in Drakes Bay.
Firefly along the way.
Seems whenever John's around, people just seem to grow these antennae... hmmm...
Wait a minute...
The crew of Belle Colette.
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