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My apologies on the resend. I posted two dates for the West Marine - Crew Overboard Seminar. The seminar is this Thursday the 16th.
Some of my most profound friendships have come about because of my boating habit. My friends and I were drawn together while we enjoyed day sails, belly laughed through weekend cruises, challenged ourselves in racing, took exotic vacations, and always managed to learn something along the way. I have Club Nautique to thank for these great memories and for introducing me to such incredible people.
Come meet some incredible people yourself. Join us at our Crew Mixer to meet new sailing friends, hang out with old sailing friends, and start creating wonderful memories of your own.
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 Chat with other fans; connect with crew; learn about events and goings on at the club; stay in touch!
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Today's Tip
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A Lark's Head is a great knot for hanging a coiled line on a rail or lifeline. The coil will be neatly and securely stowed, and when you are ready to use the line all you have to do is grab the bight that is facing you and pull... that is, if you have formed it correctly.
Here is how you can hang a coil with a Lark's Head so that the bight will be facing you and the standing part (leading to the fixed end of the line) won't get wrapped around the lifeline or rail.
- Form a large, neat open coil
- Hold the coil in one hand exactly where you want to grab it later
- Open the hand that is holding the coil and slide the coil up over your wrist
- With your other hand pass the hanging part of the coil under the lifeline and grab it with the hand on which the coil is hanging
- Pull the coil through itself and tidy it up
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SAVE THE DATE! 
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Thursday, July 23
7pm - 9pm
Alameda
- Link up with crew
- Get expert tips
- Attend how-to seminars
- Get sample itineraries
- Learn about our new charter share incentives
- Enjoy the drinks and munchies
- Get a $100 Charter Discount coupon!
Please R.S.V.P.
510-865-4700
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Nautical Noggin-Boggler
WINNER!
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We selected our winner randomly from the correct answers submitted. Don't miss your chance to dazzle us with your knowledge and win a prize!
Congratulations to last week's winner: KEN KILBORN The proud recipient of his own personal Yacht Ensign.
Last week's Noggin-Boggler
QUESTION:
Independence Day is a
great time to show your patriotism on the water. On a yacht it is
traditional to fly the national flag from a staff on the stern, from
the backstay or from the leech of the aft-most sail. This flag is
referred to as an ensign.
But
in the tradition of the Boston Tea Party, recreational sailors started
displaying a special signal aboard U.S. yachts in 1848 to identify them
as being exempt from paying customs duty. That signal is still in use
today, although without its original meaning. What is that signal and
what is it called?
ANSWER:
The Yacht Ensign
The Yacht Ensign has 13 red and white stripes with a blue canton. The canton has 13 white stars and a white fouled anchor. In 1848 Congress established the flag as a signal to be used by all licensed yachts. It's purpose was to identify yachts of American registry so that they would not have to clear customs while sailing to different ports. Today, there are no special rules for flying the Yacht Ensign.
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Hump Night
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 Wednesday, July 15th
5pm - 10pm
Sausalito
Members, come on down, jump on a boat, and go for an enjoyable evening sail. When you get back to the dock the food will be hot and the drinks will be cold!!
Members & their Guests ONLY: $30
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West Marine Seminar Series
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 Thursday, July 16th
6pm - 7pm
West Marine Oakland
SEMINAR SERIES
Join us at the Oakland West Marine; you'll be glad that you did! There will be lots of good information on a variety of sailing topics, plus special offers to save you money.
Thursday, July 16th - Crew Overboard
An introduction into crew overboard recovery theory, equipment and procedures. Presented by Club Nautique Lead Instructor, Bryan Chavez.
FREE! Everyone welcome!
Learn more...
See below for an on the water Crew Overboard Clinic below.
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Bay Cruising Workshop
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Saturday, July 18
10am - 2pm
Alameda
Sunday, August 9th
10am - 2pm
Sausalito
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 Sharing is BACK!
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We'll set the boat aside and you just sign up to go sailing!
Tuesday Weekday Getaways!
Tuesday, July 21 & 28
9am - Dusk
Alameda & Sausalito
Sunday Sails!
Sunday, July 19 & 26
9am - Dusk
Alameda & Sausalito
Enjoy an economical way to go sailing. Meet new crew mates, have fun and gain invaluable experience!
Tuesdays: Members $75/Non-Members $115
Sundays: Members $80/Non-Members $125
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Beer Can Races
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 Every Other Friday
April 3rd - October 30th
5pm - 9pm
Alameda
Ballena Bay YC Spring Sunset Series
(aka Beer Can Races)
Now open to non-members!
Next Race: Friday, July 24th
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 slide up to the yacht club bar to re-live each exciting minute and critique yourselves (and the other racers!) in a tack-by-tack race analysis from our onboard Club Nautique Tactician-du-jour.
Meet at CN Alameda at 5 pm to prep the boat, review sailing instructions and conditions, then get out to the starting line for the race.
No prior race experience required.
Must be Basic Cruising certified.
Reservations required. Call to confirm dates.
Members: $35/Non-Members: $47
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Coastal Passage Making Introduction Seminar
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 Saturday, July 25th
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.
This seminar is required for CPM students before their first voyage. If you are planning to enter the CPM program, sign up for this seminar now.
FREE to members who have Passagemaking included in their membership.
All others: $100
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Bareboat Prep
Charter Share
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 Have you finished Basic Cruising? Get ready for your Bareboat class and build your skills. Join other Basic Cruising certified students and follow the guidelines that we set for you to practice specific maneuvers to prepare you for your Bareboat certification.
Session topics: Sailing, Motoring, Crew Overboard & Anchoring. Attend all four sessions and skipper one of the sessions and you'll receive four credits towards your experience requirement for Bareboat class.
Upcoming Sessions:
Saturday, July 25th
9am - 1pm - Motoring - Sausalito
Saturday, July 25th
2pm - 6pm - Sailing - Sausalito
Saturday, August 1st
9am - 1pm - Anchoring - Sausalito
Saturday, August 1st
2pm - 6pm - Crew Overboard - Sausalito
Members: $75*/Non-Members: $115*
*Take both morning and afternoon sessions and get an additional $10 off!
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Baja Ha-Ha - NEW - Price Incentives!
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Discount Deadline JULY 15!
Sign up soon!
Berths are filling up!
Signup deadline July 31
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!
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 Dave Scott for more information.
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Motoring Clinic
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 Saturday, August 1st
9am - 5pm
Alameda
For Basic Cruising certified skippers and above (or equivalent qualifications). This is a great clinic to take if you're anxious around the docks. Close quarter maneuvering can cause the most stress and usually does result in the most damage if you're not careful. Learn to use all the factors such as; prop walk, current and wind, that can make or break a successful docking.
Ultimate Members: FREE
Members: $222/Non-Members: $295
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Anchoring Clinic
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 Sunday, August 2nd
9am - 5pm
Sausalito
In this on-the-water clinic you will learn both basic and advanced anchoring techniques. The clinic covers anchoring equipment and theory, advanced scope calculations, target anchoring and the use of both single and multiple anchors. Specific scenarios that are practiced in the class include the use of bow and stern anchors, double anchors off the bow, Med-moors and anchoring under sail.
Taught by Club Nautique School Director, Jim Hancock. Jim has anchoring experience from more than 16,000 miles of international cruising and his technical analysis of anchoring scope has been published in the popular sailing press. Jim only runs this clinic once or twice a year. This is a don't-miss for anybody interested in cruising or anchoring.
Ultimate Members: FREE
Members: $282/Non-Members: $375
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Crew Overboard Clinic
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Saturday, August 15th
9am - 5pm
Alameda
Get that cold, wet, scared, possibly unconscious, person back on the boat. With an actual person in the water, learn the techniques to hoist them safely back on board.
For Bareboat certified students and above. This advanced class may help you save a life.
Ultimate Members: FREE
Members: $375/Non-Members: $500
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Nautical Noggin-Boggler
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Reply to this email with your answer to the following nautical Noggin-Boggler. No need to change the title. Club Nautique will randomly select a winner from all correct responses received by end of business on Monday, July 20th.
This week's prize:
Club Nautique Practice Line
While you can find books with hundreds of knots in them, there are only a few knots that you really need to know to be a proficient sailor. But even some of these are really just variations on a theme. In the alphabetical list of nine common knots below there are only five unique structures*. Group the knots into five groups according their structure.
Bowline
Cleat Hitch
Clove Hitch
Figure 8
Lark's Head
Reef Knot
Sail Lashing
Sheet Bend
The two half hitches on a Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
* The structure of a knot refers to the pattern in which the parts of the rope cross and pass around one another.
Employees of Club Nautique/Cruising Yachts and members of their families not eligible for prizes. |
Amazing Prices on Sailing Lessons!
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Tell a friend!
$200 off our Basic Cruising Skipper's package!
Amazing package deal includes:
US SAILING Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising Classes
PLUS! Bay Cruising Workshop!
$200 off our Basic Powerboat Cruising Course!
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