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Greetings!
We don't believe in superstition - we've heard it's bad luck. So the fact that this coming Friday will be Friday the 13th doesn't faze us at all. Well, not really... okay, maybe a little. We certainly won't be going around breaking mirrors and we will definitely not be walking under any ladders. There are abundant nautical superstitions, but most are nothing that spilling some wine on the deck or ritualistic dancing won't fix.
Whatever your beliefs, you may respect the fact that there is a certain pull in the universe to equalize the most brazen of her challengers. Just ask the guy who said "God himself couldn't sink this ship" about the Titanic.
So tread lightly on Friday! Stay out of the path of black cats, don't step on any cracks and just to be sure, pack some WHITE wine in your sail bag.
Happy Friday the 13th!
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FUN RAISER - Pirates in Paradise!
Fun on the Alameda Estuary to Benefit Alameda Education! Saturday, August 21st10am - 5pm Join Club Nautique & other Alameda waterfront businesses for a fun event to help raise funds for Alameda Public Schools! Sign up to participate in the anything-that-floats regatta! - Live Music
- Boat Rides
- Raffle Drawings
- Fun for the whole family!!!
Click here to learn more about the "Fun Raiser!" |
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 TODAY'S TIP DON'T FORGET TO REEF!!! It's an oldie but goodie and we can't stress it enough. In the stronger winds of summer this simple procedure will keep your boat more balanced and your ride more enjoyable! Don't get knocked on your ear - REEF! On most boats it's good to reef once the true wind builds to speeds of 15 to 20 knots. It's probably time to reef your sails if your angle of heel is too great, you have excessive weather helm, your boat is rounding up in the puffs, there are widespread white caps, other boats around you are reefed or your crew is uncomfortable. Once you reef your boat will sail flatter, faster, under more control and with less likelihood of breaking gear. |
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 |
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LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA COMMUNITY DAYS
Club Nautique has been a proud supporter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Leukemia Cup Regatta since its creation in 2006. Please help us in supporting their fundraising efforts for another successful year.  The winning crew of Hoista Few from 2006 posing with celebrity spokesman, Gary Jobson West Marine Community Days are coming up! This is a perfect opportunity to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and gear up for summer sailing and The Leukemia Cup Regatta. West Marine is a National Sponsor of The Leukemia Cup Regatta. To support West Marine's fundraising efforts, please shop on their Community Days, when 5% of your purchases will support blood cancer research. On this day you can get information about The Leukemia Cup Regatta, register for race weekend events, learn about the LLS Mission and stock up on all of your sailing needs. There will also be drawings for prizes, give away items, coupons and more!
For the Community Day nearest you, please see the dates below:
- Thursday, August 12th- Oakland
- Thursday, August 19th- San Carlos
- Thursday, September 2nd- Alameda
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NEW! CHARTER SHARE EVENTS!
Enjoy the company of other fun sailors on an exciting sail around the bay! Future events include: 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.net415-332-8001 x401 Click here to learn more about our charter share eventsNote - 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. |
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November 12 - 19
NEW!!!
GET YOUR BAREBOAT CERTIFICATION IN THE BVI!!!
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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 of a handy hat clip, Ryan Bruington!
QUESTION:
Who won the 1980 World Series? Why, the Philadelphia Phillies - of course! I digress... the real question from last week was: Everyone
has learned about red and green lateral buoys but what is the purpose
of a yellow buoy? There are very few in the San Francisco Bay. Identify
the location and specific purpose of the yellow buoy in the picture. This week's prize:
a worth-its-weight-in-gold Hat Clip from the Club Nautique pro shop
ANSWER:
The buoy that was shown in last week's Noggin Boggler is known as a Special Mark. Special marks are one of five types of marks used in the IALA buoyage system. The other four are lateral marks, safe water marks, isolated danger marks and cardinal marks (not currently used in the U.S.). Here is what the Light List says about Special Marks:
Special Marks are not intended to assist in navigation, but rather to alert the mariner to a special feature or area. The feature should be described in a nautical document such as a chart, Light List, Coast Pilot or Notice to Mariners. Some areas that may be marked by these aids to navigation are spoil areas, pipelines, traffic separation schemes, jetties, or military exercise areas. Special marks are yellow in color and, if lighted, display a yellow light.
The particular mark that was shown in the Noggin Boggler is about 2 nm
southwest of the marina at Ballena Bay. It marks the western limit of
General Anchorage No. 9, separating it from Explosives Anchorage No.
12. Here is its description in the Light List:
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HUMP NIGHTS SAILING! Wednesday, August 11th5pm - 10pmAlameda 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 |
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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, August 14th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Sausalito
Saturday, August 21st
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - 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!
****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
 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!
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JOIN US ON GOOGLE GROUPS!
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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
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NOGGIN BOGGLER!
Provided by Rod Witel - THANKS ROD! You get 1 FREE Pass to Hump Night!
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 16th.
This week's prize is a handy hat clip from our Club Nautique pro shop - yeah, yeah, yeah, it was the prize last week but this ties in to having too much wind!
Members can win a FREE pass to Hump Night by submitting a well researched Boggler that we publish. Your Boggler should be nautically themed, fun and not easily "google-able". Happy Boggling!
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA
Thanks to Rod for sending in photos of a great day out sailing with Bob, Jean and Rich. Looks like an awesome day!
Bob at the helm.
 Rich caught in a rare moment - actually NOT smiling! What is going on with the world?!
He must be focused on some traffic or something. Jean shows off her beautiful smile.
"On Saturday, six of us left Sausalito, sailed through Raccoon Straits, under the Richmond - San Rafael Bridge and into San Pablo Bay. We went past China Camp, then headed East toward the Carquinez Bridge before returning to CN for a great Barbecue.
One of the things that I like about Club Nautique's Charter Share events is that on all the ones I have been on there has been at least one CPM qualified person. They have provided many pointers to improve my sailing. This time was no exception. Michael and Ryan showed us how to reef during a tack to minimize loss of time."
- Konrad Sosnow
Thanks for sharing the kind words and the photos Konrad! It's always great to hear that folks are enjoying sailing and learning from one another as they go!
Andrew at the helm.
Dave, Lynn and Mike enjoy the ride.
Ryan and Andrew kickin' back.
Thanks to Instructor, Dan Marshall, for sharing his photos from a very busy weekend. From Basic Keelboat to Basic Cruising then an enjoyable after-class sail.
In their Basic Keelboat class, Mike, Lynne, Jeff and Shela get to enjoy sailing on a bigger boat.
 During Basic Cruising, fellow instructor, Ted Strand, stands by while Steve practices steering and Chris is ready for action!  Dan keeps warm on his morning trip back to the dock. |
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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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