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Greetings!
Take me out to the South Bay. . . Keep me out of the slot. . . Give me some sunshine and wind to tack. . . I don't care if we never get back! 'Cause it's ease, ease, ease on that jib sheet. . . Let out a bit on the main. . . For it's one, two, three jibes we're there At the old BALLGAME!!! It's Opening Day for the Giants this coming Friday. . . Take yourself out to the ballgame in style! Book a charter boat with a windlass and a flat screen TV to anchor in McCovey Cove and get on the jumbotron!
Speaking of Opening Day. . . the Boat Show is just around the corner and that's like the Opening Day to the sailing season. Come on out and join us! Find out about putting a boat in our fleet, take in some seminars or simply stop by to say hello! We'd love to see you there! Click here for discounted tickets!
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NEW!!! MEMORIAL DAY INSIDE THE BAY! Friday, May 26th - Monday, May 30th
Alameda & Sausalito
Come sailing (and powerboating) with us on a tour of some great yacht clubs and locations throughout the Bay! Nights will be spent in a berth, so Basic Cruising level skippers can very easily participate in this adventure! Friday, May 27th - Sail in the lovely South Bay to Coyote Point Yacht ClubSaturday, May 28th - Sail the scenic Central Bay to Corinthian Yacht ClubSunday, May 29th - Sail through picturesque San Pablo Bay to Benicia Yacht ClubMonday, May 30th - Sail home Click here to find out more about this event!
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OPEN HOUSES!!!
SAVE THE DATES! Saturday, April 23rd - Alameda Saturday, April 30th - Sausalito

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NEW ~ SUMMER CHARTER RATES!
Affective April 1, 2011
Highlights: - Lower weekday rates
- Member discount increased from 35% to 40%
- Fleet divided into 3 classes: premium, club & value so rates can reflect age, equipment & condition of vessels
- Better discounts for multiple day charters
- New multiple day discounts:
- Long Weekend is priced as weekend + 1 weekday, so 2nd weekday is FREE!
- Getaway is priced at 3 weekdays, so 4th is FREE!
- Month (4 weeks) is priced as 3 weeks, so 4th week is FREE
Click here to view our new rates.
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RACING TACTICS AT ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB!
Thursday April 7, 2011 St. Francis Yacht Club 7pm Dave Perry is a racing rule wizard. Enjoy a talk on racing tactics for a crowded start and some insights into match racing.
Click here to learn more.
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NEW ~ CHOWDER CHARTERS!
COME ON CHOWDER HEADS!!! GET ON THE BOAT!
Sunday, April 10th
9am - 6pm
Alameda

 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!
ONLY TWO BERTHS LEFT
on 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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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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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 9th 9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Alameda 1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard -Alameda
Saturday, April 16th 9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Sausalito 1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Sausalito
Members: $75*/Non-Members: $115* *Take both morning and afternoon sessions and get an additional $10 off!
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JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!
If you are on facebook, be sure to "like" Club Nautique and get the latest updates on what's going on in the sailing community and here at our clubhouses!
Click here or on the photo below.

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TODAY'S TIP!
Book a slip at South Beach Harbor for a game night!
Take yourself out to the ballgame, indeed! Book a slip at South Beach Harbor for the night! Rates are reasonable and it is a great experience. You can walk right up to the ball park or head out to dinner at local restaurants for an extra treat! Be sure to make a reservation because sometimes they get booked up.
Click here to visit their website.
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NOGGIN BOGGLER!
Simply reply to this email with your answer to the following nautical Noggin-Boggler. There is no need to change the subject line, just 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, April 11th.
Winner will receive a CN Beanie to keep you warm in McCovey Cove!
Question: Spot the six (6) differences between these two photos below.

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CONGRATULATIONS CAPTAIN PAT!
Hard work and determination paid off for member Pat Williams! Congratulations Pat on finally getting your Captain's License!!! Hopefully now you can come and teach for us!

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA!
Sent in by Doug on his Bareboat class. Thanks Doug!
John, John, Gilles and Helmut enjoyed stellar weather during their Bareboat class.

Due to weather this past weekend, our Coastal Passage Making class became an inside-the-bay tour. Thanks to Thomas for sending in some photos of the good sports aboard Escapade.
Nick, Rich, Meleah, Mike, David and Guiseppe

Crew wrangling at Angel Island.

Employee day sail!

Jerry chillaxin'

Gilberto at the helm

Jerry and Alex

Cappy Colin!

Rosario

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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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