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For those of us at Club Nautique, it's hard to remember what it was like before we knew how to sail - before we knew what lines to pull, or the feel of a boat leaning to the wind with the waves slapping against the hull. But it isn't hard at all to remember why we so quickly fell in love!
Years later, our hearts still beat a little faster as we untie the dock lines and head out on the Bay. There's a magical moment when you turn off the engine and start to feel the wind on your face as the boat slices through the water. If you've been there you know what we're talking about.
You can give this experience to that special someone on your list! Club Nautique lessons or gift certificates are gifts that will be remembered for a lifetime! Or, if you've been watching dreamy-eyed from the shore, now may be the time to give yourself the gift of sailing. With its lighter winds and flatter seas, winter is an ideal time to learn to sail on San Francisco Bay.
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Today's Tip
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 Sailors and powerboaters love being on the water. If they aren't spending the day on the water, they're probably daydreaming about it. If you have a photo of the sailor in your life behind the wheel, at the tiller, or relaxing in the cockpit, mount it in a frame for a great holiday gift! To really wow them, add in a Club Nautique gift certificate or lessons!
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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 of a 6-LED Headlight (batteries included)! JEREMY BISHOP
You are sailing at night with a steady course and speed.
In the distance you see lights that appear to be another vessel on the
water. You identify the target on your radar. What features of your
radar would you use to help you determine if there is a risk of
collision?
ANSWER:
A risk of collision exists if the bearing to another vessel stays constant while the range (distance) to the vessel is decreasing. Most radar units have two features to help you determine if there is a risk of collision. These are the electronic bearing line (EBL) and the variable range marker (VRM). To use these, set your EBL and VRM over your target. Then note whether the range is decreasing while the bearing stays constant. If so, Watch Out! You are probably on a collision course and need to take appropriate action.
Besides EBL and VRM features, most Club Nautique boats (sail and power) are equipped with a radar function called MARPA that does the tracking for you. This makes it easy to track many targets at one time. MARPA is an acronym for Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid.
In a typical navigation scenario the navigator activates the MARPA function and uses the radar's cursor to acquire a target. The radar then automatically monitors the selected target and provides vital information back to you regarding the target's CPA (Closest Point of Approach), TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach), the target's speed and the target's direction (its course). In addition, the MARPA function will qualify each target as Safe or Dangerous and sound an alarm if the target enters your safety zone.
If this interests you and you would like to learn more, give us a call. Sign up for our January 16 Radar Clinic or come charter a boat. Our staff will be happy to orient you to our equipment.
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Winter Wednesday Seminar Series
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Every Other Wednesday
November - March
6pm - 8pm
Alameda
 December 16
Safety Equipment
& How to Use It
Presented by Arnstein Mustad, Professional Delivery Captain and Club Nautique Instructor. We'll go over the deployment and use of most modern safety equipment. We'll provide as much hands on practice as possible.
Free!
 January 6
Yacht Design Part I
The Underwater Part
Presented by Ted Strand, Club Nautique Instructor and Physicist &
Jim Hancock, Club Nautique School Director and Naval Architect. Ted and Jim will help answer the question "What boat should I buy?" by explaining why boats are designed the way they are.
This is Part I of a two-part series. Part II, on rigs and sails, will be presented by Kame Richards of Pineapple Sails on January 20th.
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, December 19th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Sausalito
Saturday, January 2nd
9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Alameda
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard - Alameda
Members: $75*/Non-Members: $115*
*Take both morning and afternoon sessions and get an additional $10 off!
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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, December 21st.
QUESTION:
As a holiday gift to Club Nautique and its members, Tiny Tim came to decorate the marina at Ballena Bay, in Alameda. He came early Saturday morning on the 19th of December, and at 7:20 am had everything complete except for his final decoration: A star that he planned to place on top of the piling at the end of the dock. But even on his father's shoulder, Tiny Tim's reach was still forty inches away from the top of the piling. When was Tiny Tim finally able to place the star on the piling?
This week's prize:
2010 Tide Log
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Holiday Hours
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Club Nautique will be closed on the following days:
Thursday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 30th
Members who have chartered with us previously are eligible to
charter during times when the club is closed. Please contact us to make your
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Holiday Special!
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GIVE SAILING!
For yourself or that special someone!
Learn to sail boats up to 33'!
Basic Sailing Skipper's Package
Includes:
- Basic Keelboat Class
- Basic Cruising Class
- Bay Cruising Destination Workshop
- Rugged Tote full of goodies
AS LOW AS $1195!
Learn more...
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Three Years Guaranteed Income
on New Hunter 33
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Club Nautique Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is!
How
would you like to know your boat payment is covered until 2013? If
you're the first person to take advantage of this one-boat-only offer,
that's exactly the comfort you'll experience.
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Vessel Traffic Service Tour
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 Saturday, February 6th
10am - 12pm
Vessel Traffic Station on Yerba Buena Island
Join us as we take a tour of the nerve center of Bay Area Vessel Traffic. Atop Yerba Buena Island, in the middle of the Bay there is a room full of monitors being watched by operators who track the comings and goings of all the various activities on the Bay. From sailors to swimmers, tankers to tugs, they keep a watchful eye to make sure that everything runs smoothly and safely.
The friendly operators are full of information about what they are tracking, why and how. It's absolutely fascinating! You won't want to miss it. FREE!
Everyone Welcome.
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Weather For Mariners
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 Saturday, Ferbruary 6th
1pm - 5pm
Alameda
Learn why the wind blows the way it does. Also learn valuable sites where you can gather information and how to interpret the charts and images.
Taught by Club
Nautique member and Coastal Passage Making graduate, John Carroll,
Emeritus Professor of Atmospheric Science, UC Davis. Ulitmate Members: FREE
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How Tides Work
At the Bay Model with Kame Richards
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 Photo by: Latitude 38
Wednesday, February 10th
Thursday, February 25th
7pm - 9pm
Bay Model in
Sausalito.
Sail maker Kame Richards (Pineapple Sails) will present slides of high altitude photos to show the tidal patterns on the Bay waters, followed by a demo of the Bay Model in action. Kame uses floats on the model to show the direction and flow of the changing tides, while narrating and answering questions. Cruisers, racers, and recreational boaters will see and learn how the waters move on San Francisco Bay. Can we even begin to tell you how valuable this is?
$15 cash only
Reservations:
email
jimtantillo@comcast.net or phone 408-263-7877
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