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When I was a little girl of about five, my dad took me out for a sail on his friend's boat. Having been a powerboater for my vast career in boating up until that point, I had no idea what to expect. Even at five, however, I had a pretty clear idea that boats were supposed to remain upright. Let's just say, it didn't go well.
Fast forward to the present. This season I'm scaling the cockpit of a raceboat, on it's ear, to get my weight to windward. The transformation certainly wasn't instantaneous; it took some time for me to get over that fear. Not all of us are instantly comfortable with the heeling of a sailboat. But the more you learn and the more confidence you get, the more comfortable you'll become.
It's so satisfying to see people grow and become more and more confident. We are here to help you gain that confidence and to encourage you along the way. Before you know it, you'll be enjoying the feel of the heel!
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Anchoring Clinic
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 Saturday, October 3rd
9am - 5pm
Sausalito
***This Weekend***
1 Seat available!
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 |
Today's Tip
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Help take the fear out of your crew.
If you have a crewmember who has never sailed before, tell them in advance about what to expect. Explain how the keel will prevent the boat from capsizing. Let them control the mainsheet and show them how easy it is to reduce the heel. Before you know it, they'll be "healed" of any fears they may have.
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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: STEVE HAJNAL!Winner of a 2.0 GB memory card.  
Find the six differences between the two photos below.
ANSWER:
1) Skyline of city changed
2) Vest pull-tab removed
3) Ball cap logo removed
4) Hat strap loop shorter
5) Extra screw added to nav pod
6) Bag stripe color changed
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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)
Open to non-members!
Next Race: Friday, October 2nd
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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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!
Sunday, October 4
9am - Dusk - Sausalito
Sunday, October 11 - FLEET WEEK!
9am - Dusk - Alameda
Members $80/Non-Members $125
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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, October 3rd
9am - 1pm - Anchoring - Alameda
Saturday, October 3rd
2pm - 6pm - Crew Overboard - Alameda
Saturday, October 17th
9am - 1pm - Anchoring - Sausalito
Saturday, October 17th
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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Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival!
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Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18
Harvest some fun by joining us for our annual weekend rendezvous to the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. Experience coastal cruising along with a whole pumpkin patch of other boats from Club Nautique and Cruising Yachts.
Throughout the weekend we enjoy the hospitality of the easy going folks at the Half Moon Bay Yacht Club. On Saturday, we take in the festival or enjoy local activities like hiking or kayaking. In the evening everyone whips up their best "Witches Brew" and cunningly carve their pumpkins to compete for prizes and bragging rights.
This is one of our favorite events of the year and it's sure to be one of yours!
We are putting together crews and skippers. Cost will depend on the boat and number of people on the charter.
Some coastal experience is preferred.
Click here to learn more!
Please contact Marianne if you are interested.
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Coast Guard Licensing Course
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December 7th -18th
Alameda
Club Nautique will be hosting a Coast Guard License Course, presented by Maritime Institute at our Alameda facility. Maritime Institute is one of the top licensing schools in the country.
The course will be taught by Club Nautique instructor, Arnstein Mustad. Arnstein holds a 100-ton Near Coastal USCG Masters license, Yachtmaster
Ocean certificate, STCW-95 endorsement and is a US SAILING certified
instructor through Coastal Passage Making.
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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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 line. Club Nautique will randomly select a winner from all correct responses received by end of business on Monday, October 5th.
QUESTION:
Tommy Tipper took Sally Smooth for a sail. "Wahoo!" shouted Tommy as they screamed through the Slot with the rail buried in the water and the spray flying. Meanwhile, Sally stayed silent. When Tommy asked Sally to go sailing with him the next week, Sally told him that she couldn't because she had to "wash her hair". Why did Sally choose that day to "wash her hair"?
The winner will be chosen from the best answers provided. Excerpts may be printed in our next issue of Keeping You Current.
This week's prize: Salt Water Shampoo  |
Caught on Camera
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Proud Basic Cruising Graduate!
Matt Tidmarsh stopped in to pick up his Basic Cruising sticker. Congratulations Matt!
Offshore Adventure!
Max Spring sent in some photos from his offshore adventure. Thanks Max.
Max at the helm.
Practicing Celestial Navigation.
Sunrise at Drake's Bay.
Sailing and sunshine!
Heading back into the Bay.
Hump Night in Sausalito
Photos sent in by Robert Baumann from La Vie En Rose out of Sausalito this past Wednesday night. Thanks Robert!
Jean at the helm and new members, Elizabeth and Steve.
Mark shows off his Club Nautique pride.
A tour of Aquatic Park.
Carl and Robert.
Steve and Elizabeth enjoy the ride.
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