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Greetings!
The trees are swaying with a steady breeze. Just across the parking lot of our office the water sparkles with inviting flecks of sunshine as a sailboat moves serenely and steadily along the city front. It's admittedly hard to concentrate on work when that scene is the view out your window. Helloooooo Springtime!!!
KFOG Kaboom is this weekend. It's moved to a new location further south by Candlestick Park. Be sure to check the charts of the new location for restricted areas and charted depths. See below for tips and tricks by School Director, Dave Scott. Have fun and be careful!
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*********************** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***********************
CLUB NAUTIQUE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON:
MONDAY, MAY 24th & TUESDAY, MAY 25th
& UNTIL 12 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 26th
If you wish to charter a boat during that time, please be sure to make your reservation and secure payment before our offices close for business at 5pm on Sunday, May 24th.
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 TODAY'S TIP
Kaboom is one of the best boating events of the year but it gets a little chilly out there waiting for the fireworks to start. Be sure to pack extra blankets, pullovers, gloves and hats to keep you and your guests warm and comfortable during the show and the ride back to the dock.
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NAUTICAL NOGGIN-BOGGLER WINNER!
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 this week's winner, PAT WILLIAMS!  This week's prize was a Maritime Institute Mariner's Guide to Rules of the Road!
ANSWERS: The senior officer present is a 2nd Class Bosun's Mate. You would address him as Petty Officer Jones.
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HUMP NIGHTS ARE HERE! Wednesday, May 19th5pm - 10pmAlameda It's that time of year again! Members, come on down, jump on a boat, and go for an enjoyable evening sail. When you get back to the dock we'll have a nice warm meal ready for you and the cooler will be stocked!  We're going to mix it up a little bit this week - we're having pasta on Wednesday! So bring a bottle of Chianti and your sense of romance! We'll try to stop Marianne from breaking out the accordion. We're looking forward to getting you out on the water! Members & their Guests ONLY: $30 |
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Our new spinnakers have arrived and we're ready to go! Racing is getting more fun every week! If you're not already signed up, come join us next Friday, May 14th. (TGIF - leave work early). There are still a couple slots open on these two boats! Click here to learn more about racing!
Racers must be BC certified. No spinnaker experience required.
2010 Friday Night Series Schedule
| Race | Date | Sub-Series | | 1 | 4/2 | 1 | | 2 | 4/16 | 1 | | 3 | 4/30 | 1 | | 4 | 5/14 | 1 | | 5 | 5/28 | 2
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| 7/23 | 3 | | 10 | 8/6 | 3 | | 11 | 8/20 | 3 | | 12 | 9/3
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Start Time 5:00 PM Individual Races - Members: $50/Non-Members: $67
Four-race Sub-Series - Members: $165/Non-Members: $220
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ARMED FORCES CUP RESULTS
COAST GUARD WINS 2nd YEAR IN A ROW! From left: SK1 Robert Dobrocke, SN Lindsey Schmid, SN Cory Malstrom and CN Instructor, Dean Dietrich
It was truly our honor to host the men and women of the Armed Forces this past weekend for the second annual American Armed Forces Cup. It was a small way of saying "Thank you" for the very big job that they do every day. We shared a day full of fun, excitement and good cheer. Each branch of the military had their own boat with a professional skipper/coach on board. They raced three races. The Coast Guard led all three races with the Air Force drafting off their stern but never able to accelerate ahead. The Marines were unable to attend due to service requirements so that left the Navy and the Army to battle it out for third and fourth places. The Navy came in third in the first two races but then got a little too aggressive on the third race and were forced to complete penalty turns and gave up the third place position to the Army. A great time was had by all. We look forward to next year where the other branches will be gunning for the Coast Guard and the coveted trophy!
The Air Force may have come in second, but they won first place for the best coordinated uniforms.
 The Navy team while short handed on crew were long on cheer and enthusiasm.
The Army enjoyed an exhilarating day of learning and fun on the water.
View a nice article by Norcalsailing.com
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BAREBOAT PREP CHARTER SHARE
 Build your skills in preparation for your Bareboat class. Join other Basic Cruising certified students and follow our guidelines to practice specific maneuvers that will get you ready to be a Bareboat student.
Upcoming Sessions:
Saturday, May 22nd
9:00am - 1:00pm- Motoring - Alameda
1:30pm - 5:30pm- Sailing - Alameda
Saturday, May 29th
9:00am - 1:00pm- Anchoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm- Crew Overboard - Sausalito
Members: $75*/Non-Members: $115*
*Take both morning and afternoon sessions and get an additional $10 off!
Learn more about sailing practice sessions |
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MEMBER-ONLY CHARTER DEALS!
Membership has its benefits!
Here are two great deals to help you save some money and charter more!
 #1 - Weekend Charter Bonus Days!
Now through June 30th, book any full weekend charter and get up to THREE additional adjoining days (before or after) at only $50 per day!
This offer includes holidays!
Book your boat today for our
Memorial Day Weekend Delta Rendezvous!
#2 - Weekday Charter Discount
 Now through June 30th we are reducing weekday rates on member charters by 20%!
This gives you the perfect reason to spend the day on a boat and have some fun. So come and enjoy this wonderful springtime weather!
We promise not to tell your boss!
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CHARTERBOAT OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Get Lucky!
Lucky G off of Ballena Bay during a Basic Powerboating Class
 | Have you been waiting for the right time to own a boat? Your time may have arrived! Club Nautique's 32' Nordic Tug, Lucky G, is for sale for the very attractive price of $240,000. Club Nautique wants to keep the boat in the fleet so we are bringing this opportunity to the attention of all of our readers. Here are some reasons why this may be the time for you to buy a boat: - Lucky G has some of the best charter performance of the entire Club Nautique fleet.
- Congress recently extended, through year's end, an increase in the Section 179 Tax Deduction to $250,000. This means that the full purchase price of the boat can be deducted from your taxes this year.
- Club Nautique is waiving its customary "charter placement fee".
- Even though Lucky G is a 2006 model year, it has been professionally maintained to the highest of standards for Club Nautique's charter use, so you can get a pre-owned boat while being confident that you won't encounter any surprises.
- Owning this boat will give you a place to stay or a yacht to use on the Bay in the most affordable way, ever.
Every one of Club Nautique's powerboating students start on this boat and they universally agree on what a great boat she is. If you have ever given thought to purchasing a yacht but felt the timing or economy was not right to do so, let's discuss it. Please direct any questions you may have to me personally. |
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NOGGIN BOGGLER
QUESTION:
What were the songs that KFOG used to choreograph this year's fireworks?
Photo by Deb Fehr
This week's prize:
Your choice of Club Nautique hat or beanie from our pro shop!
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CALIFORNIA COASTAL ADVENTURE!
Cruise the California Coast with us!
Early sign up discounts available
Leg I San Francisco to Santa Barbara
Oct 10 to Oct 16
Leg II Santa Barbara to San Diego
Oct 17 to Oct 24
Leg III San Diego to Santa Barbara
Oct 26 to Nov 1
Leg IV Santa Barbara to San Francisco
Nov 2 to Nov 9
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November 12 - 19Come with us! Get on our skippered boat or charter your own boat and tag along!
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA
Hump Nights are back! Thanks to Rod for sending in these great photos. Looks like an amazing night for sail!
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We're here to help you realize your sailing and powerboating dreams! Please drop us a line, surf our website or just stop by either of our locations. We'd love to show you around!
Alameda - 510-865-4700
Sausalito - 415-332-8001
Click Here to join our email list today!
Cheers!
The Club Nautique Family
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