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Greetings!
This Saturday we're headed over to the Alameda Estuary to participate in the first annual "Fun Raiser" to raise funds for Alameda schools. Education is a topic that is very near to our hearts so we feel strongly about supporting their efforts. Join in the fun on Friday night for a kick-off party at Pasta Pelican (details are in the link below).
The "Fun Raiser" is also a perfect time to celebrate waterfront activities, take in some live music and enjoy a fun-filled day with the family. Daniel will be manning the Club Nautique table, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
The sun is making an appearance these days - we're awfully excited about that! We hope that you're able to take advantage of it when you can!
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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 be a Wrapper!!!  Wrapping your propeller can ruin your day! Lines can get wrapped around your propeller for a variety of reasons. Dock lines, mooring lines, anchor rodes, dinghy painters and running rigging can all put your prop in peril; and that's just the stuff hanging off your own boat. There are also crab pots, fishing lines, buoy moorings and other people's dock lines just waiting to get you. Prop wraps can cause anything from minor inconvenience to massive damage. In bad cases, prop shafts can be bent, struts can be cracked and motors can be ripped off their mounts. Avoiding prop wraps takes constant attention and vigilance. Here are some specific things that you can do to keep from being a wrapper: Always check for lines in the water before starting your motor. Take your dock lines in and stow them before you leave the marina. When anchoring or mooring bow and stern, appoint a crew member whose sole job it is to monitor the line off the stern and keep it out of the prop. When towing a dinghy, bring it up close to the boat when entering an anchorage or marina where you will be reversing and maneuvering. When underway, keep a lookout for fishing lines, crab pots and other lines in the water. Keeping your propeller free of wraps is sure to help you have a better day. (smiley face goes here...) |
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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 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, Mark Thompson!
QUESTION:
ANSWER:
Legasea, Vienna, Yes Dear, Firefly, Yemanja, Feije, Bear Boat
"Reef early and reef often!"
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HUMP NIGHTS SAILING! Wednesday, August 18th5pm - 10pmSausalito 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 21st
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard - Sausalito
Saturday, August 28th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Alameda
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Alameda
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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MAX TALKS TRANSPAC
One of our beloved instructors, Max Crittenden, just finished participating in the Single Handed Sailing Society race from San Francisco to Hawaii aboard his Martin 32. It's a big accomplishment and we are very proud! Congratulations Max!
We had a chance to ask him a few questions about the experience.
Click here to learn more about Max's journey.
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"BLUE SKIES" - BY ROD WITEL
Our resident Renaissance man, Rod Witel, whipped up this catchy little ditty and created an enjoyable video collage of Club Nautique boats! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Thanks Rod!
Click on image to view video
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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 23rd.
 You're weighing anchor and you accidentally overrun your anchor and wrap your propeller with the rode. The anchor is still on the bottom and you are dragging.
From the list below, identify all of the responses that might be appropriate for dealing with this situation:
a. With the engine in neutral and not running, turn the prop shaft by hand in the opposite direction from which the wrap occurred and see if you can free the prop
b. Rev the engine to break the line free
c. Run in circles - scream and shout
d. Beach the boat and wait for the tide to go out so you can unwrap the prop
e. Put out another anchor to stop you from dragging
f. If you have any hull cleaner, pour it down the drain to dissolve the line.
g. Call Vessel Assist.
h. Swim ashore and call Colin to tell him where you've left the boat.
i. Get a ride home from the nearest passing boat.
This week's prize is a West Marine Rigging Knife
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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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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