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NEW ~ CHOWDER CHARTERS!
MEMORIAL DAY CRUISE
WINTER SPECIALS
SPINNAKER CLINIC
CPM INTRO SEMINAR
WINTER WEDNESDAYS
FIRST AID/CPR
FULL MOON CHARTER SHARE
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
SAUSALITO BASE HOURS
TODAY'S TIP
CLUB NAUTIQUE SWAG
BAREBOAT PREP CHARTER SHARE
TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
GOOGLE GROUPS
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 Greetings!

Happy spring! Well, sort of. . . it IS spring. . . right? If we were to name our current weather system, I'd vote for Sybil. Tapping into the glass-half-full side of my multiple personalities, I'd say that despite the mood swings of this weather system, we've experienced some pretty good sailing conditions - intermittent sunshine and a steady breeze. Let's focus on the positive, shall we? 

 

Here's some positive news! Our grand poobah, Don, stopped into Santa Cruz harbor over the weekend to check on the likelihood of us visiting their facilities for our Memorial Day trip and the news was very encouraging. So much so that we intend to forge ahead with our plans! We're going coastal. So far we have seven boats signed up for our adventure. Are you coming with us? There are options for any experience level! If you think you want to go coastal, this is a really fun way to tap into the action-adventure side of your personality.  

    

Go crazy! Go sailing! We'll see you there! 

 

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NEW ~ CHOWDER CHARTERS! 

COME ON CHOWDER HEADS!!! GET ON THE BOAT!

 

Sunday, March 27th

9am - 6pm

Sausalito

 


Here's a topic... what could be more fun than chartering with new sailing buddies and coming back to the clubhouse for a warm bowl of chowdah? Discuss amongst yourselves!

 

Click here to learn more about Chowder Charters!

 

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MEMORIAL DAY MADNESS!
FOUR BAY CRUISE  

Thursday, May 27th - Monday, May
30th   

Alameda & Sausalito

 

It's ON! Get on a boat!  

Join Dave Scott on the beautiful Hunter 49' Belle Colette!!     

 

  • SF BAY  
  • Carmel Bay
  • Monterey Bay
  • Half Moon Bay

Come along and see what all the fuss is about! We are the largest Coastal and Offshore school in the country and we don't just talk the talk . . . we go out there and have fun with you after you graduate!  

 

Click here to learn more about our Memorial Day Cruise!

 

Click here to download berth and

charter share options.  

 

Sign-up deadline May 1st

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WINTER CLASS SPECIALS!

 

PUT YOUR TAX REBATE TO GOOD USE!

Take advantage of our winter specials!
For a limited time we are offering:
  • Basic Cruising Skipper's Package - Learn to sail for only $1295!
  • Basic Powerboat Cruising - Start Powerboating Right! Only $695
  Click here for more about our special on Sailing Lessons
Click here for more about our special on Powerboating Lessons  
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SPINNAKER CLINIC 

March 26th & 27th

9am - 5pm

Alameda

 

One seat just opened up! 


Spinnakers are big and powerful and a lot of fun if you know what you're doing. Come learn how to safely handle these big sails. Taught on a Colgate 26 with a Symmetrical Chute. We'll teach you all the positions and techniques to flying a symmetrical spinnaker.


Ultimate Members: FREE!

Members: $372/Non-Members: $495

 

Learn more about our spinnaker clinic  

 

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CPM INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR
Sunday, March 27th
9am - 5pm

Alameda

Prerequisite for our award winning Coastal Passage Making program. Learn all you need to know to prepare yourself for what has been compared to the Ivy League College of sail training. 

Ultimate/Passagemaker/Ocean Members: FREE!
All other members: $94
Non-Members: $125


Learn more about our CPM Intro Seminar

 

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WINTER WEDNESDAY SEMINARS!

 


* * * Last Session* * *

*** Please note: These sessions have been filling to capacity - please call in advance to reserve your seat*** 

 

The last seminar of this season will be:

March 30 - (Sausalito)
Destinations North of the San Rafael/Richmond Bridge

Presented by Club Nautique owners, Don Durant and Dave Moore. We are going to have some fun this summer! Let's go to Petaluma, Vallejo, Benicia and the Delta. We'll talk about these great cruising destinations and pick dates to go sailing!

 

Free! Everyone welcome. Please call for reservations. 

 

Click here to learn more about our Winter Wednesday Seminars 
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FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFICATION 
Wednesday, March 30th
9am - 4pm

Alameda 


CPR and First Aid are such valuable things to know.  Be prepared in the event that something goes wrong. Life is precious; learn to
save it!

Both CPR & 1st Aid (9am - 4pm)
Non-Member:$72
Member: $54
Employee: $40

CPR Only (9am - 1pm)
Non-Member:$60
Member: $45
Employee: $30

 

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FULL MOON CHARTERSHARE 
Friday, April 15th
6pm - 10pm

Sausalito

Spend date night on a beautiful sail under the silvery moon! We're whipping up a charter share for the Full Moon and Friday night! Come get on board. Bring your sweetie and a sense of adventure!
 

Members: $75
Non-Members: $100


Learn more about our Full Moon Charter Share

 

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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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TODAY'S TIP 

Todays Tip
When heading upwind - use more turbulent water to make way faster!


We learned this from local tides and currents guru Kame Richards of Pineapple Sails - when you are trying to head upwind and you're not sure which side of that current line to go for current relief, consider that the direction of the current and the wind direction present opposing forces and create more turbulent water - even though it looks like you'd want to stay away from the waves, they may actually help your speed over ground!

 
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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


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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, April 2nd
9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Alameda
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Alameda

Saturday, April 9th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Alameda
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard - 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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TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION    

  


Communication is a two way street. Imagine trying to tack your boat without having given a command and received a response. Club Nautique team builders are effective in getting employees to recognize the importance of communication in the workplace.

 

"Sailing maneuvers helped us realize the importance of teamwork and we experienced first hand how the lessons of sailing really apply to the business world. By the end of the day we all had a greater appreciation for each other and the special role each person brings to the process."   C. S. & P. L. - RE/MAX


Call Doug Perry or Dave Moore at 800-343-SAIL to book your event, or email  

  

corpdesk@clubnautique.net 

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Basic Keelboat class over the weekend in Sausalito


Still smiling!

 

The sun made an appearance. 

 

 

Sailing lessons are at the end of the rainbow! 

 

 

 

 



Celebrating Basic Cruising Graduation in Sausalito.


Congratulations guys! You did it!

  

This group was glad that they drug themselves out of bed for an Anchoring Clinic on Sunday.


Peter makes the grades!

 

  

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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

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Cheers!

The Club Nautique Family