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Sailing with friends is not only fun, it's less expensive. Take it easy on your wallet and take advantage of charter sharing. Join us on Meetup and attend an event. If you're a member, come up with your own adventure and we'll help you fill up the boat! Contact Marianne with your charter share ideas.
Now, let's go boating!
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Cruise up the Delta
on our Catamaran!
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Monday, September 14th -
Thursday, September 17th
Spend four days aboard our catamaran cruising up the beautiful Delta! Enjoy scenic waterways, abundant wildlife and secluded quiet anchorages for peaceful overnight stays. With one of the happiest people we know, Rich Boehm, as your skipper, enjoy a pleasant "stay-cation" in this incredible playground right in your  backyard!
Rich has been sailing for years with Club Nautique and expressed an interest in heading up a cruise to the Delta. You won't want to miss out on this inexpensive way to experience the wonders of the Delta!
ONLY $374/Cabin - Members
Three cabins available!
Email Marianne to sign up today!!
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Today's Tip
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Keep a separate bag with items that you like to take with you on charters. Call it your "charter bag." Save empty aspirin or vitamin bottles and use them to store spices that you like to cook with (thanks to Chuck for that gem!). Get some LED tea lights (Bed Bath & Beyond - $9.99/set of 10) with some unbreakable votive holders for a little ambiance. Use a zip lock bag to hold a couple dozen dice and a deck of cards for your apres-sail entertainment.
What's in YOUR charter bag?
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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: DAVID McCLURE!The winner of a Maritime Institute Rules of the Road Quick Reference guide.  
How well do you know your COLREGS?
What are the three legal combinations of navigation lights that can be used by a sailing vessel underway at night?
ANSWER:
 1. Colored sidelights near the bow (green on starboard, red on port), plus a white rear-facing light at the stern
2. A combination light at the top of the mast, consisting of red and green sidelights plus a rear-facing white light.
3. Red and green sidelights near the bow, plus a white stern light, plus two all-around lights at the top of the mast (red above green).
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Raymarine Sale - West Marine
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Friday, August 28th10am - 4pmWest Marine in Oakland - click here for directionsOne day only super sale. There will be a Raymarine representative in the store to answer any questions and help you determine the best product or upgrade for your boat. Visit the West Marine website for more details. |
Charter Sharing is BACK!
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We set the boat aside. You sign up to go sailing!
Enjoy an economical way to go sailing. Meet new crew mates, go new places and have fun!
Tuesday Weekday Getaways!
9am - Dusk
September 1st - Alameda
September 8th - Sausalito
Sunday Sails!
9am - Dusk
August 30 - Alameda
September 6 - Sausalito
Tuesdays: Members $75/Non-Members $115
Sundays: Members $80/Non-Members $125
Requires a minimum of three persons to run. At least one person must be BC certified.
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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, August 29th
9am - 1pm - Anchoring - Sausalito
Saturday, August 29th
2pm - 6pm - Crew Overboard - Sausalito
Saturday, September 5th
9am - 1pm - Motoring - Alameda
Saturday, September 5th
2pm - 6pm - Sailing - Alameda
Members: $75*/Non-Members: $115*
*Take both morning and afternoon sessions and get an additional $10 off!
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West Marine Seminar Series
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Thursday, September 3rd
 6pm - 7pm
West Marine Oakland
SEMINAR SERIES
Join us at the Oakland West Marine; you'll be glad that you did! here will be lots of good information on a variety of sailing topics, plus special offers to save you money.
Thursday, September 3rd - Rules of the Road
Identifying who has the right of way can keep you out of trouble on the water. Come join a discussion about rules of the road and learn some simple mnemonics that will help you steer out of harm's way.
Presented by Club Nautique Assistant School Director, Dave Scott.
FREE! Everyone welcome!
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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, September 4th
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 relive 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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Fall Boat Show!
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Jack London Square
Saturday, September 12th - Sunday, September 20th
Save the dates!
Free boat rides! Saturdays and Sundays during the show. Stroll the docks and view the beautiful new sail and powerboats. Stop by and visit us at our booth! We'd love to see you!
Visit the NCMA website to learn more.
We will have FREE passes to send out in the next week or so. We'll make sure that you get your copy! |
Nautical Noggin-Boggler
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Reply to this email with your answer to the following nautical Noggin-Boggler. There is no need to change the subject. Club Nautique will randomly select a winner from all correct responses received by end of business on Monday, August 31st.
Which boats in the Club Nautique fleet come equipped with a BBQ? (Hint: there are 4)
 Winner will receive this handy "Grilling Basics for Dummies" kit for your next smokin' adventure!
Employees of Club Nautique/Cruising Yachts and members of their families not eligible for prizes. |
Coast Guard Licensing Course
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December 7th -18th
Alameda
Coast Guard License Courses, taught by Maritime Institute at our Alameda facility. Maritime Institute is one of the top licensing schools in the country. The December course will be taught by Arnstein Mustad.
Club Nautique Members who enroll in this course will receive $100 in Club Nautique "Boating Bucks" usable towards a future charter.
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Amazing Prices on Sailing Lessons!
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TIME'S RUNNING OUT!
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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