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Greetings!
What a great weekend! Cloud-speckled skies, steady wind and high-contrast between sunlight and shadows painted a dramatic background during our third annual Armed Forces Cup Regatta. There was a strong sense of pride and excitement at the clubhouse and we were all glad to celebrate the men and women of the Armed Forces.
In keeping with that level of excitement, we are gearing up for a great Memorial Day weekend. A flotilla of 18 boats are headed for Monterey Bay, Capitola, Stillwater Cove and Half Moon Bay. These trips are the highlights of our year. We're looking forward to sailing with everyone.
If you're looking for an adventure closer to home, be sure to sign up for the Inside the Bay Tour. There are several boats touring various yacht clubs and having land lubbers meet them along the way. It should be a great time!
We hope to see you out there!
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FULL MOON HUMP NIGHT IN ALAMEDA!
Wednesday, May 18th - Sausalito
5pm - 9pm
Well, at least we can celebrate that the full moon will be rising at 10pm.
This members-only event is one of our favorites! Sign up for a sail with fellow club mates and head out for an exhilarating sail then back to the clubhouse for a BBQ and socializing.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Skippers are assigned to boats on a first come/first served basis
- Members must be present to be assigned to a boat
- All boats are cleared to depart the dock promptly at 6pm
Cost: Members & Guests Only $30
Click here to learn more about our Hump Night Sails
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MEMORIAL DAY MADNESS! FOUR BAY CRUISE
Thursday, May 26th - Monday, May 30th
Alameda & Sausalito
18 BOATS SIGNED UP!!!
Skippers meeting this Saturday 1pm Alameda
ONE CABIN AVAILABLE -
on beautiful Jeanneau 49' Eureka! With TWO licensed captains on board.
 SF BAY - Carmel Bay
- Monterey Bay
- Half Moon Bay
Come cruise with us down the coast to Monterey Bay for some stunning coastal cruising! 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.
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FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFICATION
Sunday, May 22nd
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
Call to reserve your seat.
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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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WOW!!!! Extended special - for a limited time we are still offering:
SAILING LESSONS WITH MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED!!!
We know it sounds too good to be true... but we're not making this up!
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ANGEL ISLAND HIKE & SAIL!
Saturday, June 11 Sausalito
9am - 6pm
Join Marianne and friends for a hike on Angel Island. Bring a lunch and water and your hiking shoes! We'll enjoy camaraderie, beautiful sights and we're bound to learn a bunch.
Sailing from Sausalito on a Hunter 31.
Cost:
Members & Guests $75
Non-Members $100
Click here to learn more about our hike to Angel Island
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DELIVERY OPPORTUNITY FOR HARD-CORE COASTAL CRUISERS
Friend of Club Nautique, Capt. Lew Byington (Navy Seal), is delivering a 2006 Hunter 38 that's currently in Ventura. He wants to bring it up the coast to Sausalito on Memorial Weekend, leaving Ventura Thursday afternoon & is looking for crew. He'll pay for transportation & provisioning.
This is a great opportunity for persons looking to log offshore hours.
***Please only respond if you have coastal experience!***
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DANIEL IN FOR REPAIRS
Alameda Membership Director, Daniel Glennon, has gone on medical leave to rest up and regain his strength after having difficulty recovering from a bronchial infection. He should be just fine, and we are hopeful about a quick recovery. We'll be happy to pass along well wishes to Daniel on your behalf.
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PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING NEW STAFF POSITIONS
Thomas Perry - School Director
We are excited to welcome Thomas Perry into the School Director position. Thomas has been one of our most dedicated instructors for many years and we are pleased to welcome him into the full-time family!
Click here for Thomas' bio
Email Thomas
 Dave Scott - Membership Director
We are thrilled that Dave Scott is moving into the Membership Director position. Dave's been a dedicated and loyal member of the Club Nautique staff as well as one of our top level instructors. Having started as an Ultimate Member, he's familiar with all aspects of our great program. He'd love to hear from you!
Click here for Dave's bio
Email Dave
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AMERICAN ARMED FORCES CUP!
COAST GUARD WINS AGAIN!
For the third year in a row the Coast Guard managed to hold on to the Cup and bragging rights. The competition was stiff this year, but the Coast Guard managed to reign victorious. There was plenty of talk back at the clubhouse about practice and ringers for next year.
It was a day of appreciation and gratitude. We were honored to host the Armed Forces Cup for the men and women who serve our country. We look forward to more excitement next year.
Race results:
Race 1: 1st-Air Force, 2nd-Coast Guard, 3rd-Navy, 4th-Marines, 5th-Army
Race 2: 1st-Coast Guard, 2nd-Navy, 3rd-Army, 4th-Air Force, 5th-Marines
Race 3: 1st-Army!, 2nd Coast Guard, 3rd-Navy, Air Force, 5th-Marines
Overall winner: Coast Guard
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 | | From Left: Timothy Lutzko (MEC), Club Nautique Instructor Doug Perry, Kevin Metcalf (PA3), Pamela Boehland (PA2) and David Flores (SNPA) |
Click here to read the Norcalsailing article about the eventClick here to read the Latitude 38 article about the event
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RACING FUNDAMENTALS AT THE SAUSALITO YACHT CLUB
Thursday, May 19
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sausalito Yacht Club
Sausalito Yacht Club is hosting a monthly racing seminar. This week's seminar is on Racing Fundamentals. Stop by and learn something new!
Click here for directions to Sausalito Yacht Club
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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, May 21st
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard - Sausalito Saturday, May 28th
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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TODAYS TIP!
Discover the Bay's best kept anchorage secret - Horseshoe Cove!
 Just inside the Golden Gate Bridge on the North side, resides Horseshoe Cove which, in our opinion is the most under-rated anchorage inside the Bay.
Some things that make it so great:
- World class panoramic views
- Close to the Golden Gate if you plan an early departure
- Great anchor hold in a protected cove
- Dinghy dock to Presidio Yacht Club
- Guest slips at Presidio Yacht Club for smaller vessels
- Presidio Yacht Club Happy Hour on Friday nights
- Dingy ride and walking distance to Murray Circle
Some things to look out for:
- Depth may be lower than charted - be cautious
- Do not block movement of Coast Guard boats
- Docks are a bit rickety so if you do stay - watch your step
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NOGGIN BOGGLER!
Submitted by John Carroll
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, May 23rd.
Question:
You want to visit S.E. Farallon Island, intending to motor sail out to and then sail from the ship channel's buoy "G1". The rhumb line from the buoy to the island is 245 M. The forecast is for winds from 300 degrees at 15 knots all day. In these conditions, you can trim your boat to an apparent wind 40 degrees off the bow while maintaining a boat speed of 5 knots. Pointing any higher will dramatically reduce boat speed. In this situation, the angle between the real wind and the apparent wind is about 13 degrees.
a) Assuming the winds are as forecast, what is your probable heading on a starboard tack from G1?
b) Eventually you may have to tack. Again assuming the winds are as forecast, what is your probable heading on a port tack ?
Winner will receive an attractive Club Nautique hat!
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NOGGIN BOGGLER WINNER!
You have to play to win! Looks like we stumped you this week!
Question:
In honor of our Armed Forces Cup, according to those who have gone through military training, what is the definition of a "square meal"?
Answer:
"Square meal" goes back to early days of various military academies. At mealtimes, plebes or cadets were required to sit at the edge of their seats in a modified position of attention.
You had to form a square, with your torso and lap as half of the square and the other two sides formed by lifting a forkful of food straight up from the surface of the plate until it reached the level of your mouth and then moving the fork parallel to your lap until it reached your mouth. The return trip to the plate was the exact reverse of bringing the food to your mouth...a square meal.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA!
Rod sent in these photos from his first official Basic Keelboat 2 class in Sausalito. Thanks Rod! Rod and his first victims... err... students. From left: Benjamin, Fabien, Jurina, Rod and Ed 
Happy sailors out on the water! 
This past Hump Night from Sausalito was a special treat for those who ignored the weather reports and went out for a beautiful sail! Thanks to Rod for the photos. Smilin' Paul Koenig
Robert Bauman and his son 
Miguel and Barbara Montes 
GPS Track courtesey of Paul Koenig 
Here are some extra shots from the American Armed Forces. It was a beautiful day!
The Marines: Jose Polanco (Sgt), David Wilson (Cpl), Allen Mei (Cpl) and CN Instructor, David Hayward.
 The Air Force: Autumn Olendorf (SSgt), Kourtni Starkey (Cpt), CN Instructor, Arnstein Mustad, Tanya Hubbard (MSgt) and Hunter Stevens (A1C)
The Army: Henderson Algiovanta (SSgt), Donte Bunn (Sgt), Richard Bently (Sgt) and CN Instructor Dean Dietrich 
The Navy: Benny Romero (QM1), CN Instructor, Peter Leib, Rob Simone (CDR), Zenaida Nieves-Lee (LS1)
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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 |
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