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Greetings!
What a beautiful weekend we had! The sun out-shined all the gorgeous new boats at the Boat Show. It was so nice to see the sun as well as so many of you out and enjoying the excitement.
This is the time of year for new beginnings. That wonderful feeling of spring is in the air and you can smell the ground after a light rain that reminds us that growth is in the works. Just like the flowers peeking out of the soil reaching for the sunshine, we're seeing more and more of you heading back down to the docks and un-reefing your sails. We always enjoy this migration and we look forward to seeing you at our Open House this weekend to help jump start your season of fun in the sun!
Happy Spring Everybody!
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OPEN HOUSE & BBQ
JOIN US THIS SATURDAY IN ALAMEDA! Saturday, April 23rd - Alameda Saturday, April 30th - Sausalito
- Come check out our fleet
- Enjoy the Free BBQ
- Learn about upcoming events
- Sign up for our special deal on Classes and Memberships
Click here to learn more about our Open House
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DIESEL CLINIC WITH LIST MARINE
Saturday, May 7th
9am - 3pm
List Marine in Sausalito
 SEATS GO FAST! CALL TODAY!Get your hands on a working engine. Remove and reattach parts under the guidance of a professional diesel mechanic. Presented by List Marine in Sausalito, the Bay Area's experts in diesel engines. The class is regularly $175 but if you sign up through Club Nautique, you can get our specially discounted rate. Price includes book, Troubleshooting Marine Diesels. Seats go fast so sign up now!Members: $155/Non-Members: $175Payment due in full at time of registration for class. No cancellation or refunds within seven days.
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NEW!!! MEMORIAL DAY YACHT CLUB TOUR!
Friday, May 27th - Monday, May 30th
Alameda & Sausalito
JOIN US FOR ALL OR PART - BUT DO JOIN US! IT WILL BE SUCH FUN! 
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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AMERICAN ARMED FORCES REGATTA!
Come support your troops and your favorite team! Sunday, May 15 Alameda
Racing 2pm - 5pm
For two years running the Coast Guard has reigned victorious. This year, the Army has set its sights on the trophy, the Navy is planning to take command, the Marines are gunning for first place, the Air Force is planning to obliterate the competition! It's always fun to root for the guys and gals that serve in our American Armed Forces. We hope you plan to come out and join with us in appreciation of their service.
Click here to learn more about the American Armed Forces Regatta.
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MEMORIAL DAY MADNESS!
FOUR BAY CRUISE
Thursday, May 26th - Monday, May 30th
Alameda & Sausalito
It's ON! Get on a boat!
ONE CABIN LEFT
on beautiful Jeanneau 49' Eureka! Let us know if you want to get on a boat and we'll find you a berth.
 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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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 23rd
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard -Sausalito
Saturday, April 30th
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!
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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!
Revisit CrewSpace!
Our CrewSpace area is improving. You no longer need the internet plug-ins to access the member's only area. This means that you can book boats from your iPhone! You can also place ads and contact folks looking for crew. The more we use it, the more useful it will become. Members, log on today and post your ad!
Click here to log in to CrewSpace! 
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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 25th.
Question:
In honor of our Alameda Open House, we would like to pay homage to one of this location's longest permanent residents - may she rest in peace. Name that cat!
Winner will receive an attractive Club Nautique hat!
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NOGGIN BOGGLER WINNER!
We randomly selected the winner from the correct answers that were submitted. Don't miss your chance to dazzle us with your knowledge and win a prize!
We didn't have a winner this week... you have to play to win! One correct answer and you could be the proud recipient of a Portland Plotter! 
Question:
Name at least 5 benefits to putting a new Beneteau into the Club Nautique fleet!
Hint: Visit us on our Beneteau 35' in slip 73 at the boat show to get some answers!
Answer: We would have accepted any variation on these themes...
- Boat loan interest rates are the lowest in history.
- We could use a few new boats in the fleet.
- Beneteau's Sail Into Spring Savings offer discounts of $10,500 - $30,000
- Boat owners get a free membership.
- The America's Cup is coming to SF Bay & will drive the number of charters & the price per day thru the roof!
- The Club Nautique program will cut the cost of buying a new Beneteau by over 50%.
- The available tax savings on charter boats are the best in history & some expire at the end of this year.
- We love our boat owners.
- By putting a boat in service during the summer, you get virtually instant cash flow.
- Owning a new sailboat is cool.
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JOIN US ON GOOGLE GROUPS!
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA!
Thanks so much to Charlie for sending in these photos of he and his beautiful daughter Bekah at the boat show. It was a great show. Thanks so much to all the members and friends who stopped by to say hello! It was great to see you all!
Bekah and Charlie
Bekah and Tyler
Thanks so much to Rod Witel for sending in his photos from his visit to Florida where he and his girlfriend Elizabeth caught up with former members Bob and Jean Cholka. Bob and Jean, we miss you but it looks like you have a pretty good thing going down there! We'll let you know when we plan a Club Nautique rendezvous to the West coast of Florida! 
Bob, Jean, Elizabeth & Rod 
Visitors
Neighbors
Foredeck goddess
At home at the helm 
Jetski self portrait
More neighbors
On the bow
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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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