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February is almost here and that means that our Coastal Passage Making season is just around the corner. Did you know that Club Nautique certifies more US SAILING Coastal and Offshore Passage Making graduates than all of the other schools in the country COMBINED? Students benefit from different instructors and boats on multiple voyages along the challenging Northern California coast. We couldn't be more proud of our world class program and our hard-working students. If you're interested in finding out more about Coastal Passage Making, don't miss our kick off party this Saturday!
Before the CPM party, get out on the water this weekend! There are always things to make sailing more interesting. Treat your sweetie to an early Valentine's adventure and frolic under the full moon on Friday evening. Or, take in the frivolity of the Three Bridge Fiasco on Saturday and witness over 300 boats trying to make it around the Bay battling building currents and historically light winds.
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Today's Tip
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 When sailing, particularly coastal cruising, it's a good idea to have all of your essential gear close at hand. By attaching items such as your knife, flashlight, handheld VHF, and multi-tool to your PFD, they will always be at hand and outside of your foul weather gear. Use a pouch, such as this Mustang Survival Accessory Pocket, that attaches to your PFD to make this even easier. |
Coastal Passage Making Kick Off Party
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 Saturday, January 30th
4pm - 7pm
Alameda
Get ready for an exciting season of coastal sailing and adventure!
Mix and mingle with Instructors and graduates. Share munchies and some sea stories. Enjoy the company of those who are looking to take their sailing skills to a higher level.
Learn about our world class program. Hear first-hand examples of how Club Nautique training has changed lives and turned students into better sailors.
View gear and product demonstrations.
Purchase gear at below wholesale prices.
Get ready to go coastal with your adventures!
FREE! Everyone welcome!
R.S.V.P. today!
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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 pair of Wigwam 40 Degrees Below Cold Weather Socks NICK FOSKETT
Not only was Nick our randomly chosen winner, he also submitted a great answer that we'd like to share. Thanks for the smile Nick!
NICK'S ANSWER:
Clearly he MISLED his crew. Instead of being the hands-on captain they expected, when a PISTON on the engine fails for lack of GREASE, he just HOVERS around and suggests the crew BATHES after completing the repairs. What a FIASCO! No wonder he was worried they'd GIVE HIM THE BOOT!
CLUB NAUTIQUE'S ANSWER:
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Winter Wednesday Seminar Series
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Every Other Wednesday
November - March
6pm - 8pm
Alameda
 February 3rd
Chartering the British Virgin Islands (B.V.I.)
Presented
by Rod Witel, Club Nautique member and frequent B.V.I. charterer. If you're thinking of navigating a trip to this popular tropical destination, Rod can set you on the right course!
Free!
 February 17th
Nautical Photography
Presented
by Peter Lyons, of Lyons Imaging. Peter is not only a talented professional photographer, he is also our eyes on the Bay. He seems to always be in the right place at the right time to capture the events that you want to see. View his photography and learn tips to get the best images while on the water.
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, February 13th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard - Sausalito
Saturday, February 27th
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, February 1st.
QUESTION:
WHO AM I?
· I am thin and strong.
· I can hold 6,000 pounds!
· I should be aboard your CPM boat.
· I will be all wet, even before I go on deck.
· I don't like it when you step on me.
· I am twisted!
· I can save your life.
WHAT IS MY FIRST NAME?
This week's prize:
A Mustang Survival Accessory Pocket
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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 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 set and drift of the currents, 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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Discounts on Vacation Charters!
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Photo by: Sunsail
Sail away into Caribbean paradise from March 20 - April 3, 2010, and enjoy 35% OFF** a new 2-cabin Sunsail 36i, 3-cabin Sunsail 36i or Sunsail 39 when you depart from the British Virgin Islands or St. Martin. Alternatively, opt to sail from St. Vincent on the Sunsail 36i or Sunsail 39i! To lock in these savings, be sure to book by January 31!
Members who book through the Club receive an additional 5% discount.
Call or email Daniel at 510-865-4700, dglennon@clubnautique.net
** New bookings only on specified yachts. 5-day minimum. Subject to availability. May not be combined with other offers. Book by January 31, 2010.
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Caught on Camera
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It was a standing-room-only crowd at our Winter Wednesday Seminar with Kame Richards. Thanks so much to Kame for all of the hard work that he put into his information-packed seminar.
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