Keeping You Current - October 26, 2010

Tuesday, October 26th

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IN THIS ISSUE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

GET YOUR CAPTAIN'S LICENSE!

WE NEED YOUR INPUT

TODAYS TIP

FAREWELL TO JIM HANCOCK

CATAMARAN CLASS

BIG BOAT MOTORING

RANGER 29 CLASSES

CLUB NAUTIQUE SWAG

NOGGIN BOGGLER WINNER

HUMP NIGHT

BAREBOAT PREP CHARTER SHARE

GOOGLE GROUPS

NOGGIN BOGGLER

NEW US SAILING INSTRUCTORS

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Greetings!

As it turns out, I was drowning my sorrows in Philly Cheesesteaks all on my own on Saturday night as joyous Giants fans danced about me pointing and laughing. Well done Giants! You know what this means, right? Now you can potentially watch the Giants win the World Series on a boat in McCovey Cove! Sure beats paying upwards of $500 a seat! As of yet, there have not been any restrictions posted for entry of the cove. During the All-Star game they had some extra security but you should still be able to get in there and enjoy the view. We'll keep you posted if we find out any new information.

The RendezBOO was a great success despite the weather forecast! Fifteen boats made the trip and a great time was had by all! The ride home was a bit of a challenge but we all made it home safe and sound thanks to great boats and awesome skippers. We are looking forward to our next adventure!

Jobs

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Club Nautique is currently looking for a sales professional, preferably with sailing experience. Join the team! Call or email Don Durant for details. All inquiries will be kept confidential. 510-865-4700

GET YOUR CAPTAIN'S LICENSE!

Get paid to go sailing! Start here.

Learn all you need to know to successfully complete the Coast Guard licensing exams. This course, presented by Maritime Institute, is challenging and interesting. It's packed full of fascinating information and the instruction is well paced. The instructor keeps you focused and engaged with anecdotes from his personal experience and entertaining video footage. If you are considering getting your Captain's License, do yourself a favor and take the time to take this course. You won't regret it!

November 29 - December 10
Cost: $1250

Click here to learn more about the Coast Guard Captain's License

WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

We are scheduling our Winter Wednesday seminar series and we'd like your feedback. Let us know what you think of certain topics that we plan to cover and give us your ideas about things that you'd like to learn more about.

Click here to complete our survey

TODAY'S TIP

Keep an eye out for line that is worn, frayed, or compromised in any way. Line seems like a small detail; however, it does heavy duty work aboard your boat whether it is keeping your boat moored and/or anchored, holding your sails up or fending off bumps and scrapes.

FAIR WINDS TO SCHOOL DIRECTOR - JIM HANCOCK

Jim has decided to take his leave from Club Nautique. He championed a raised standard for education and thoroughly enjoyed teaching and sharing his passion of sailing knowledge. He will be missed. Best of luck in all of your future endeavors! Jim's last day will be on Sunday, October 31st. If you're in the clubhouse, be sure to bid him adieu.

CATAMARAN CLASS

ONE SEAT JUST OPENED UP!

THIS WEEKEND! October 30th & 31st
9am - 5pm
Alameda

It's big! It's fast! It doesn't tip! It's great for entertaining! It's just darn fun! But it's different from mono-hulls, and if you haven't sailed a cat before you will want to take this class.

Come learn how to sail our big kitten and qualify to charter her.

Prerequisite - Bareboat Cruising Certification or equivalent experience

Ulitmate Members: FREE!
Members: $570/Non-Members: $760

Learn more about our Catamaran Class

BIG BOAT MOTORING CLINIC

ONE SEAT JUST OPENED UP!

THIS WEEKEND! October 31st
9am - 5pm
Alameda

For Bareboat certified skippers and above (or equivalent qualifications). Taught onboard one of our larger sailboats. Learn how to use wind, rudder and prop walk to make your docking maneuver a success every time. Take this clinic to get the skills you need to feel confident motoring in any situation.

Ultimate Members: FREE
Members: $244/Non-Members: $325

Learn more about our Catamaran Class

MEET US ON THE LIDO DECK!
CLASSES SCHEDULED

Basic Powerboat Cruising Schedule:

October 30th & 31st - This Weekend - 1 Seat!
November 13th & 14th - 2 Seats
December 11th & 12th - FULL

Learn more about Basic Powerboat Cruising

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

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 Paul Koenig! Naturally Paul got this answer correct as he took and passed the Captain's License course last year. Well done Captain!

QUESTION:
There is a distinct difference in the meaning of the signals given by vessels in Inland vs. International waters. In a meeting and crossing situation where two vessels are in sight and within a 1/2 mile of one another, what does one short blast from vessel A indicate if it is operating on inland waters? What if it were on international waters? Please identify the distinct difference between the two meanings.

ANSWER:

A short blast by vessel A in inland waters indicates that "I intend to leave vessel B on my port side." If you were on international waters it changes to "I am altering course to starboard." Apparently, we're a little more polite in this country! :-)

LAST HUMP NIGHT!

Wednesday, October 27th
5pm - 10pm
Sausalito

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, October 30th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Alameda
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Alameda

Saturday, November 6th
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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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, November 1st.

When studying for your Captain's License, one of the largest hurdles is learning the rules of the road as set forth in the Colregs (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea). INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?

This week's prize:
A Mariner's Guide to Rules of the Road donated by Maritime Institute.

CONGRATULATIONS US SAILING CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS!

A hearty congratulations to our two newest US SAILING certified instructors, Peter Leib and Stuart Hunter. Peter and Stuart completed their certification last week. Well done guys!!!

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The Coastal Adventure is in Oceanside. Thanks to Julie, here's a shot of Escapade dockside.

Greetings from Ketchikan! Steve Hajnal was stumped on which picture to send so he chose this one. Thanks for the photo Steve!

We had a great time on the RendezBOO! We had some really nice weather and we had some bad weather, but as the saying goes . . ."We'll be together, whatever the weather, whether we like it or not!"

As the sun rose on Friday morning, fifteen boats headed out the Gate towards Half Moon Bay

On Friday night we filled up on everyone's boat-made appetizers

The food was great and the presentations were very well done.

There may have been a few cocktails being consumed . . .

The pumpkin carving competition was SHARP!

RRrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Ken and his lovely ladies

Winning Costumes!

Best appetizer winners!

Some of the other talent

The ride home was wet and wild!

Above and below photos were sent in by Ranney Thayer - Thanks Ranney!

Big winners safe and sound back at the Sausalito clubhouse. Congrats on your sweep guys!

Photos of our knot meter and wind speed from Sunday . . .

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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