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Greetings!
It's boat show time! To boaters, that usually means dream time. Head on over to Jack London Square and climb on board beautiful new sail and powerboats. Sit on one of the artfully displayed yachts and picture yourself entertaining guests; envision uncorking that bottle of wine to share a glass with your fellow crew members in the cockpit as you relive the sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. Visualize 18 knots of wind, your boat perfectly trimmed, reaching across the Bay on a beautiful sunny day. Imagine yourself heading out the gate and turning left.
Even if you're not ready to buy, you are within your full rights to dream! Frankly, dreaming is Club Nautique's specialty! We provide you with the know-how to fulfill your dreams, the platform to get you started and the continuous encouragement of your sailing growth.
So dream away sailors and future sailors! We'll be right there next to you with wind in our hair and stars in our eyes.
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MEET US ON THE LIDO DECK!
We are excited to announce the new Ranger 29 into the fleet - Lido DeckShe arrived in the slip last Wednesday. We'll be keeping you up to date on classes and charters coming soon!
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BOAT SHOW SPECIAL PRICING ON CLASSES!
"Seats on a Boat"
Once the seats fill... these prices are gone!
During Boat Show Only!
September 15th - 19th
*$995 Special Details - Classes must be paid for in full at purchase. Classes must be taken on the following class dates: Basic Keelboat 1 & 2, 11/1/10 - 11/4/10, Alameda, Basic Cruising 1 & 2, 11/15/10 - 11/18/10, Sausalito.
*$1095 Special Details - Classes must be paid for in full at purchase. Classes must be taken on the following class dates: Basic Keelboat 1 & 2, 10/11/10 - 10/14/10, Alameda, Basic Cruising 1 & 2, 10/25/10 - 10/28/10, Sausalito.
A $200 fee applies to any and each class that is rescheduled by the student. No exceptions.
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 TODAY'S TIP
By: Fleet Manager, Jerry Nassoiy
Write legibly on your Post Cruise!
The post cruise document is very important to us. Your valuable feedback helps us stay ahead of maintenance issues on the boats so that we can keep them in tip-top shape! For the post cruise to be effective, we have to be able to read and understand your comments. Please try to take a moment and make sure that we can read your notes. Be sure when using words such as "it", that you define exactly what "it" is that you're referring to. |
BOAT SHOW IN JACK LONDON SQUARE
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 ANCHORING CLINIC Sunday, September 26th
9am - 5pm
Sausalito
In this on-the-water clinic you will learn both basic and advanced anchoring techniques. The clinic covers anchoring equipment and theory, advanced scope calculations, target anchoring and the use of both single and multiple anchors. Specific scenarios that are practiced in the class include the use of bow and stern anchors, double anchors off the bow, Med-moors and anchoring under sail. Taught by Club Nautique School Director, Jim Hancock. Jim has anchoring experience from more than 16,000 miles of international cruising and his technical analysis of anchoring scope has been published in the popular sailing press. Jim only runs this clinic a few times a year. This is a don't-miss for anybody interested in cruising or anchoring. Ultimate Members: FREE!Members: $282/Non-Members: $375Click here to learn more about our Anchoring Clinic |
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WEST MARINE SEMINAR
Safely Sharing the Bay - from Supertankers to Solings, how we all can coexist
by Captain Peter Leib Thursday, October 7th
9am - 5pmSan Carlos Directions to West Marine - San Carlos
Retired captain and Cal Maritime graduate Peter Leib will share his insights and perspectives of transiting the Bay from the merchant mariner's point of view. Captain Leib, a lifelong sailor, grand prix racer and world cruiser, will discuss aspects of commercial shipping important to yachtsmen, including laws, routes, identifying ships to determine their destination, ships' maneuvering characteristics and limitations, Vessel Traffic Control Systems, A.I.S., and the importance of a proper radar reflector in an effort to keep us all safely sharing the Bay. FREE! Everyone welcome! |
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FLEET WEEK - FLEET ARRIVES ON THURSDAY!
Thursday, October 7th - Sunday, October 10thOn the San Francisco Bay, Fleet Week is one of the most popular events of the year. You can marvel at the impressive display of military ships and be awed by the flights of fancy of the world famous Blue Angels. You won't want to miss this yearly celebration! It's fun for the whole family! ***INSIDER TIP*** -
Avoid the crowds! Charter a boat on THURSDAY for the arrival of the fleet and a demonstration by the Blue Angels!
While most of our boats are already booked for Saturday and Sunday, you may be interested to know that the fleet arrives on Thursday escorted in by the Blue Angels! It's not as crazy out there and it's almost like your own private showing! Friday - the Blue Angels perform a full practice run of their show! Click here to find out more about Fleet Week |
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 HALF MOON BAY
RENDEZ-BOO
October 22nd - 24th
Calling all coastal ghosts and goblins! It's that time of year to start planning one of our favorite trips down to Half Moon Bay for our annual frightfully-fantastic weekend full of fun and frivolity! As if the stunning coastal trip to Half Moon Bay isn't worth the price of admission, we have pumpkin carving, a regatta, contests and prizes! Book your own boat or sign up for a berth on a Club Nautique Charter Share boat! Email Marianne today if you're interested! Click here to learn more about our Half Moon Bay Rendez-Booooo |
COLGATE FOR SALE!
This pretty little Vixen is for sale and we'd love to keep her in the fleet! If you're interested in owning a great little sport boat with guaranteed income to cover the operating costs of the boat... give owner, Judy Peck, a holler and realize the joy of boat ownership today! Special offer for Club Nautique - $28,000 |
NEW! CHARTER SHARE EVENTS!
Enjoy the company of other fun sailors on an exciting sail around the bay! Future events include: October 22nd - Full moon sail (Sausalito location) 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. |
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 Jim Gross, this week's winner of hat clip from the Club Nautique pro shop!
QUESTION:
In
motoring, the "Three Escapes" relies on wind awareness in conjunction
with the running light sectors. You're driving a single screw vessel
with a right hand prop and when in reverse, your boat walks to port.
Consider that the wind is coming from sectors A, B or C, match the
sector with the best escape:
Three point turn Back and Fill Back Down
ANSWER:
1. A, 2. B, 3. C
The three point turn is a tight turn that is used to minimize the negative effects of prop walk. The back and fill is a tight, pivot turn that uses rotational momentum to keep the boat turning. The back down escape allows you to get your boat under control and lets you get to a place with enough sea room to get your boat turned around.
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HUMP NIGHTS SAILING! Wednesday, September 15th5pm - 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, September 18th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard - Sausalito
Saturday, September 25th
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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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, September 20th.
QUESTION: During the last boat show, we fit almost 30 sailors on the back of the Jeanneau 57' and still had some room to move! Find seven differences between these two photos...
 This week's prize: a Club Nautique hat from the Club Nautique Pro Shop
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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