|
|
We feel blessed at our clubhouses. When classes return full of joyful faces after a day on the water, it infuses the place with a gleeful buoyancy. We get filled to our gunnels with pride at providing something that enriches lives. Thank you all for giving us something to be so enthusiastic about!
We are looking forward to sharing more of that enthusiasm with you at our crew mixer this Thursday. It'll be a great opportunity to meet like-minded sailors and build your buddy list. We hope to see you there!
|
Club Nautique on Facebook
|
|
 Chat with other fans; connect with crew; learn about events and goings-on at the club; stay in touch!
|
SAVE THE DATE!
|
|
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!
GREECE PLANNING MEETING INCLUDED!
We are
going to GREECE! We also have new low prices! Berths are available,
with prices as low as $1,600, subject to the number of participants.
Come to our planning meeting at this Thursday's Crew Mixer to learn how
YOU can get onboard.
|
Today's Tip
|
|
Use the angle of your anchor rode to gauge your speed while anchoring.
Managing the anchor rode is a big part of anchoring technique. The goal when paying out the rode is to lay it in a straight line on the bottom, while avoiding a pile-up on the anchor. The goal when retrieving the rode is to minimize the work that the crew or the electric windlass has to do, without overrunning the rode, and possibly fouling the keel or the propeller.
While deploying the anchor the boat should be moving very slowly backwards as the anchor touches bottom. Then, as the rode is being paid out, watch its angle from the bow. The rode should angle forward, indicating tension to keep it laying straight on the bottom. The tension also helps to hold the boat's bow into the wind.
While retrieving the anchor, the boat should be moving forward just fast enough to keep the rode vertical. This minimizes the work that the crew or the windlass has to do to bring the rode aboard. Good communication from the bow to the helm will help the driver to go the right speed.
Although you can't usually see the rode on the bottom, its angle from the bow of the boat can tell you a lot about what is happening beneath the surface. It is a valuable and easy reference when you are anchoring.
|
Congratulations CPM Graduates!
|
|
A hearty congratulations to our two latest CPM graduates! John Purl and Paul Koenig. They pulled off their Tag Along voyages with overnight jaunts around the Farallones. They were two very tired but elated faces back at the clubhouse.
John Purl center, barely keeping his eyes open, happily posed with School Director and General Manager, Jim Hancock. He asked that his instructor, Thomas Perry, give him those rabbit ears.
Paul was all smiles when he came in to get his log book officially signed. His permagrin remained through our photo op with School Director, Jim Hancock.
|
Charter Sharing is BACK!
|
|
We set the boat aside. You sign up to go sailing!
Tuesday Weekday Getaways!
Tuesday, July 21 & 28
9am - Dusk
Alameda & Sausalito
Sunday Sails!
Sunday, July 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
Requires a BC level skipper and minimum three crew to run. |
Beer Can Races
|
|
 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 aboard 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
|
Coastal Passage Making Introduction Seminar
|
|
 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 so that you will be ready.
FREE to members who have Passagemaking included in their membership.
All others: $100
|
Bareboat Prep
Charter Share
|
|
 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!
|
Baja Ha-Ha - NEW - Price Incentives!
|
|
Sign-up deadline JULY 31!
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.
|
Anchoring Clinic
|
|
 Sunday, August 2nd
9am - 5pm
Sausalito
*****THIS CLINIC IS FULL*****
We are considering adding another session. Please contact us if you are interested.
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
|
West Marine Seminar Series
|
|
 Thursday, August 6th
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, August 6th - Line Handling
Learn advanced line handling skills that will take you from a boat full of spaghetti to a tidy, well-managed ship. Presented by Club Nautique School Director, Jim Hancock.
FREE! Everyone welcome!
|
Bay Cruising Workshop
|
|
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!
|
Crew Overboard Clinic
|
|
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
|
Nautical Noggin-Boggler
|
|
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 27th.
This week's prize:
A pair of heavy duty rubber anchoring gloves!
The scope of an anchor rode is defined as the ratio of the rode-length to the vertical distance between the anchor and the bow roller. For an all-chain rode a scope of 5:1 is normally recommended. But in shallow water (less than 25') you should actually use more than 5:1, while in deep water (greater than 60') you can get away with less. Why?
Employees of Club Nautique/Cruising Yachts and members of their families not eligible for prizes. |
Amazing Prices on Sailing Lessons!
|
|
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!
|
|
Caught on Camera
|
|
Sent in by Rod. Thanks Rod!
Rich, Ward, and David with the Mexican tall ship - Cuauhtemoc in the background docked at pier 27.
Ward gives Eiko some pointers
Sue and Dave under the dodger
Cuauhtemoc Shots
Uwe Haller sent in some incredible shots of the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtemoc. Thanks Uwe!
Cuauhtemoc as she passed under the Golden Gate Bridge. Onboard Cuauhtemoc gazing up through her masts.
CPM Adventures!
Sent in by Deb Fehr. Thanks Deb!!!
Paul's first trip out the gate 6am Saturday.
Dave and Michael are determined to sail all the way to the Farallones.
The Farallones!
The great navigator, Yung enjoys his well deserved grilled cheese sandwich. |
|
|
