Keeping You Current - July 27, 2010

Tuesday, July 27th

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IN THIS ISSUE

TODAY'S TIP

CLUB NAUTIQUE SWAG

SPOTLIGHT ON BEAR BOAT

NOGGIN BOGGLER WINNER

HUMP NIGHT

BAREBOAT PREP CHARTER SHARE

MEMBER ONLY CHARTER DEALS

BAY CRUISING WORKSHOP

GOOGLE GROUPS

CALIFORNIA COASTAL ADVENTURE

BVI FLOTILLA

NOGGIN BOGGLER

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Greetings!

If you live in the Bay Area, you've probably heard the quote "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." Mark Twain is credited with the line but there is no recorded proof that he was the person who actually penned it. Whoever was responsible for the quote just may have spent some time here... but what the heck? We're sailors! There's wind, we have the gear to keep us warm and did I mention, WIND?! We hope you're enjoying the wind machine as much as we are!

It was so great to see so many of you at our party this past weekend! We announced our new charter share events that we know you're going to love (details below)! Stay tuned for more anniversary fun!

Todays Tip

TODAY'S TIP

Be aware of local wind patterns.

Learning how wind flows into the Bay and around obstructions like land masses and buildings will help you to anticipate what's ahead. People who regularly sail out of the Sausalito channel know that they should have a hand on the mainsheet when approaching "Hurricane Gulch". There are many other predictable patterns elsewhere on the Bay. Keep a mental note of areas where patterns change so that you'll be prepared to handle them the next time you're there. Join us for one of our Bay Cruising Workshops to learn more about where to expect changes in wind direction and strength.

CLUB NAUTIQUE SWAG

Look stylish and show off your Club Nautique pride at the same time! Take a gander at all the cool new swag provided by Cafe Press. You're gonna like the way you look in your official CN Gear!

Click on picture to visit the Club Nautique Cafe Press site

NEW! CHARTER SHARE EVENTS!

Join us for our kick off event Saturday, August 7th out of Sausalito. Charter Share will include a photo treasure hunt, prizes and a BBQ from 3-5pm. Space is filling up fast, so be sure to register today!

Future events include:

August 7th - Kick off event in Sausalito with photo treasure hunt, prizes and BBQ
August 28th - Geo-caching event and BBQ out of Alameda

Taste of the Bay - Sunday Series - Sail to local restaurants!
    August 29th - North Bay (Sausalito location)
    September 12th - South Bay (Alameda location)
    October 17th - SF/City Front (Sausalito location)

September 11th - Ocean sail to the SF buoy (Sausalito location)
October 22nd - Full moon sail (Sausalito location)
October 23rd - Angel Island meet up (Both locations)

Please contact Corinna for more for more details.
cstolp@clubnautique.net
415-332-8001 x401

Click here to learn more about our charter share events

Note - These are charter share events (with shared liability) and not skippered charters through Club Nautique. The skipper must be at least BBC certified for each boat and CPM certified for the ocean sail. Space is limited, RSVP required and cancellation fees may apply.

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 of a Club Nautique hat, Brian McGuire!

QUESTION:
Four couples decided to take a five day trip to the Delta on our catamaran, Cats Aye and split the cost evenly. The skipper is a Club Nautique member and has taken and passed our Catamaran class. They planned to spend six nights and five days aboard this beautiful floating condo. They scheduled to board the boat at 4pm on Wednesday, August 18th and get off the boat at 8am on Tuesday, August 24th. How much would the charter share cost be for each person per day?

ANSWER:
A mere $32 per person, per day! WOW!
With the member weekday-incentive pricing you can't find a better deal! Start planning your local mini-vacation today!

HUMP NIGHTS SAILING!

Wednesday, July 28th
5pm - 10pm
Alameda

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 looking forward to getting you out on the water!

Members & their Guests ONLY: $30

Learn more about our Hump Night Sails!

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, July 31st
9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Sausalito

Saturday, August 7th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - 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!

Learn more about sailing practice sessions

MEMBER-ONLY CHARTER DEALS!

****EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER!****

Membership has its benefits!
Here are two great deals to help you save some money and charter more!

#1 - Weekend Charter Bonus Days!

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!

#2 - Weekday Charter Discount

Sailing

Sailing

Weekday rates on member charters are reduced 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!

BAY CRUISING WORKSHOP

Saturday, August 7
Saturday, August 14 FULL
Saturday, September 11
10am - 2pm
Alameda

Learn about all the places you can go and what to expect when sailing around the Bay from folks who have been there, done that. Learn about favorite anchorages and watering holes to keep you and your guests entertained. Get a better understanding of wind patterns and current challenges to keep you on your toes.

Learn more about our Bay Cruising Workshop.

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CALIFORNIA COASTAL ADVENTURE!

Cruise the California Coast with us!

Available discounts:
10% Ultimate Discount
5% Multiple leg discount
$150 Class credit if striking for a certification
May combine any or all above

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

Click here to learn more about our Coastal Cruising Adventure!

November 12 - 19

Come with us! Get on our skippered boat or charter your own boat and tag along!

Learn more about our BVI Flotilla

NOGGIN BOGGLER!

Reply to this email with your answer to the following nautical Noggin-Boggler. There is no need to change the subject line, simply hit reply and send your answer. Club Nautique will choose the winner for this week's Boggler randomly from all of the correct entries. Please respond by noon on Monday, August 2nd.

If you're sailing in "The Slot" and beating upwind towards the Golden Gate Bridge in a typical westerly wind, you will experience a persistent geographical wind shift. Will it be a lift or a header? For full credit and to be eligible for our prize you must also explain why this is so!

This week's prize:
a Portable Dwyer Wind Meter

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It was so great to see so many of you at the party this weekend! Thanks for coming!

Steve Wyeth shows off his winnings!

Dave always seems to be surrounded by CPM students

Ernie and wife Jeannie pose with General Manager, Jim Hancock. They've been members of Club Nautique since 1982! We are so honored to have you!

Here's a lovely shot of Chuck and Laura during their birthday celebration charter on board Anne's Turn. Looks like a beautiful day! Wishing a very Happy Birthday to you both!

Thanks to Rod for the Hump Night photos! Looks like there was plenty of wind and some happy sailors!

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

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Cheers!

The Club Nautique Family

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