MOTORING CLINIC - THIS WEEKEND!
 Saturday, December 18th
9am - 5pm
Alameda
Give them an early Chritmas present - help them take the stress out of coming in and out of the dock!
For Basic Cruising certified skippers and above (or equivalent qualifications). Taught onboard one of our sailboats up to 33'. Learn to use all the factors such as wind, rudder and prop walk, that can make or break a successful docking. Take this clinic to get the skills you need to feel confident motoring in any situation.
Ultimate Members: FREE!
Members: $222/Non-Members: $295
Learn more about our motoring clinic
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WINTER WEDNESDAY SEMINARS!
We are excited to announce another great season of seminars to keep you on your sailing toes! We are waiting to confirm a few dates but the topics have been locked in. We will be alternating between Alameda and Sausalito this year to give the folks in the North Bay a chance to get in some learning.
 The next seminar will be:
Wednesday, December 15th
6pm - 8pm
AlamedaFive things you should know about RADAR
Presented by Club Nautique instructor, Richard Foregger. This 1 hour seminar will introduce the audience to all the powerful tools that RADAR has to offer. It will also explain how RADAR works and how to use it. You will also learn the one very important thing to remember about any marine electronics.
FREE! Everyone welcome. Please call to reserve your seat today! 510-865-4700Click here to learn more about our Winter Wednesday Seminars
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 SAUSALITO OFFICE WINTER HOURS
The Sausalito office will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays from December through the end of March. Members who have chartered with us before can charter during those days. Please make advance reservations and we will arrange to have your keys and paperwork in the drop box.
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WEATHER CLINIC
 Saturday, January 22nd
1pm - 4pm
Alameda
Learn why the wind blows the way it does. Also find out about valuable websites where you can gather information and learn how to interpret the charts and images.
Taught by Club Nautique member and Coastal Passage Making graduate, John Carroll, Emeritus Professor of Atmospheric Science, UC Davis.
Ulitmate Members: FREE
Members: $64/NonMembers: $85
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VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE TOUR
Sunday, January 22rd
10am - 12pm
Treasure Island
Get a glimpse into the inner-workings of the Vessel Traffic Service. They sit atop of Treasure Island and monitor our comings and goings in an effort to keep things running smooth and safe.
FREE! Everyone Welcome!
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 TODAY'S TIP - Courtesy of Latitude 38
Tell your friends to check you out on the internet!
The next time that you're out sailing - make your friends even more jealous and tell them to check you out on various websites throughout the Bay Area!
Click here to view local webcams
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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 Don Feldman, the winner of a stylish Club Nautique Hat!
What year was the last America's Cup Challenge held on American soil and how many years had it been held here?
The America's Cup was won by the Australians in 1983. It had been held on American soil since it's inception in 1857!
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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. The Club Nautique staff will choose the most creative entry as the winner for this week's Boggler. Please respond by noon on Monday, December 20th.
Replace the lyrics to the 12 Days of Christmas to reflect things that you could do with Club Nautique or items that you would want to use while sailing with Club Nautique.
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...!
Actual lyrics starting from the 12th day:
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming
Eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids milking
Seven swans swimming
Six geese laying
Five gold rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree.
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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, December 18th
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!
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HOLIDAY HOURS
Club Nautique will be closed on the following days:
Friday, December 24th through Thursday, December 30th
Members who have chartered with us previously are eligible to charter during times when the club is closed. Please contact us to make your reservation.
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