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We launched our Winter Wednesday seminar series this week with a discussion and travelogue about Cruising in Central America. Joe Brandt and his wife, "The Admiral", entranced a packed clubhouse with visions of heading out the gate and turning left.
This wasn't just a bunch of folks looking at pretty pictures of Baja, Panama, Nicaragua and the like; it was a room full of people who are genuinely interested in cruising. Being around that energy gets you thinking that it really is possible - that your dreams of cruising really can come true. And there it is, once again; we are touched by being even a small part of that journey, and we sit back and think "This job rocks!"
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Today's Tip
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 Remember when you talk on the VHF radio that it is a "party line" and everyone within radio earshot can hear you. Use channel 16 to hail the Coast Guard, Vessel Assist, or other vessels, then switch to a working channel (68, 69, 71, 72). For lengthy or personal communication it's best to use a cell phone. Cell phones are also better for handling maintenance questions with the Club.
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Big Boat Motoring
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 Sunday, November 15th
9am - 5pm
Alameda
1 Seat Open
For Bareboat certified skippers and above (or equivalent qualifications). Taught onboard one of our larger sailboats. Learn how to use wind, rudder and prop walk to make your docking maneuver a success every time. Take this clinic to get the skills you need to feel confident motoring in any situation.
Ultimate Members: FREE
Members: $244/Non-Members: $325
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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: FRED KONKEL
Winner of: This week's prize:
an attractive Club Nautique hat
QUESTION:
When the wind dropped down to below
10 knots, what did the polite skipper ask of his crew in an effort to
keep the boat moving forward?
Solve the following cryptogram* to reveal the correct answer:
* A cryptogram is a block of text which has been rendered unreadable
through the use of what is called a "substitution cypher". This means
that each letter used in the original text has been substituted with
another (G becomes A, F becomes P, etc.). Letter/word positions, spaces
and punctuation remain unchanged.
ANSWER:
"Please move to the leeward side of the boat."
NOTE: Some readers pointed out that "Please come to the leeward side of the boat." was also a valid answer, so we accepted that as well.
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Winter Wednesday Seminar Series
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Every Other Wednesday
November - March
6pm - 8pm
Alameda
 November 18 - Cooking On Board
Presented by Lynn Orloff Jones, cooking teacher and author of Can-to-Pan Cookery. Lynn's book is geared towards boaters and outdoorsmen who need to provide yummy, healthy, warm meals with limited storage and cooking space. Samples served.
Menu fee of $15/person
 December 2 - Decorative Knots
Presented by Ryan Nelson, West Marine Rigging Services with support from New England Ropes. Learn to create beautiful knots that can be turned into holiday ornaments or gifts! Practice line will be provided. Additional line will be available for purchase.
Free!
Everyone welcome!
Please call to book your seat today.
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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, November 14th
9am - 1pm - Motoring - Alameda
2pm - 6pm - Sailing - Alameda
Saturday, November 21st
9am - 1pm - Anchoring - Alameda
2pm - 6pm - Crew Overboard - Alameda
Members: $75*/Non-Members: $115*
*Take both morning and afternoon sessions and get an additional $10 off!
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Diesel 101 with List Marine
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 Saturday, November 21st
9am - 3pm
List Marine - Sausalito
Get your hands on a working engine. Remove and reattach parts under the guidance of a professional diesel mechanic.
Presented by List Marine in Sausalito, the Bay Area's experts in diesel engines. The class is regularly $175 but if you sign up through Club Nautique, you can get our specially discounted rate. Price includes book, Troubleshooting Marine Diesels.
Members: $145/Non-Members: $165
Payment due in full at time of registration for class. No cancellation or refunds within seven days.
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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, November 16th.
QUESTION:
You are talking on the VHF radio with another vessel that is 25 miles away. Your antenna is permanently mounted at the top of your mast and both vessels are already operating on high power. As your separation from the other vessel increases their signal starts to get faint and cut in and out. What can you do to improve your reception of the other vessel's transmissions?
 This week's prize: Waterproof Dry Pak for Electronics |
Coast Guard Licensing Course
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GET YOUR CAPTAIN'S LICENSE!
GET PAID TO GO SAILING!
December 7th -18th
Alameda
Club Nautique is 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. Captain Mustad 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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Coastal Passage Making Corner
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One attribute of a good skipper is knowing when to stay in port. For the first time in our collective memory, we made the decision to cancel a Coastal Passage Making trip. While the wind conditions were expected to be mild, the large predicted swell and surf warnings were elements with which we did not feel comfortable. Our number one priority has always been to keep our students safe, and we felt the risk was too great to attempt a trip out the Gate at any point during the weekend.
The warnings below predicted the worst sea state of the year.
Click on images to enlarge
Did we make the right call?
From just inside the gate you could see the mammoth breakers extending out into the middle of the channel. We are confident that we made the right call.
On Wednesday, before the big swell arrived, the crew onboard Anne's Turn slipped safely back through the Gate. They were finishing the last leg of our very successful California Coastal Cruising Adventure.
Thanks to Arnstein for sending in the photos!
The gang indulging in a feast in Coches Prietos cove on Santa Cruz island.
Rich partaking in some down time... now that's good clean livin!
Picturesque anchorage.
Thirty feet and you can still see it - WOW!
The crew. From left, Rich, Hugh, Miguel (a.k.a. Frito Bandito), Arnstein, Bill and Warren.
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Just for Fun
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After a trip on Bear Boat out of Sausalito on a Hump Night sail, Jay Handleson created this video for your viewing pleasure. Thanks Jay!
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Caught on Camera
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Last Hump Night of the Season
All these smiling faces from the Last Hump Night are brought to you by Mary Suddaby. THANKS MARY!
Winter Wednesday - Cruising Central America
Joe delivered a stellar presentation packed full of incredible pictures and lots of great information on cruising.
Our Latest Basic Powerboat Cruising Graduate
Kay exhibiting the normal student reaction upon passing her US POWERBOATING class (she didn't mean to block Richard's face).
She rewarded us all with her big smile and her infectious glee. Congratulations Kay!
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