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Greetings!
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and while it's a great kick-off to summer and a nice long weekend, we should remember to take pause and reflect on the real reason for the holiday. In memory of all who died while serving our country, we thank you.
Being the sucker that I am for heart wrenching videos, I believe that this version of Amazing Grace is bound to make you want to go hug a soldier - warning: you may want to be ready with a tissue.
We'll be sure to raise a glass to our fallen heroes while out on our weekend cruises! Eighteen boats are headed out the gate and five confirmed inside, it's sure to be a festive weekend. We hope that you have fun whatever you do!
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 HUMP NIGHT IN SAUSALITO!
Wednesday, May 25th - Sausalito
5pm - 9pm
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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 RADAR & GPS CLINIC!
Sunday, June 5th Alameda
9am - 5pm
One Seat Left!!
Learn about the different types of Radars, their settings, and how to use this powerful tool for navigation and collision avoidance. This course will also introduce you to the use of GPS. Together you will learn to use these tools to steer yourself safely out of the fog.
Ultimate Members: FREE!
Members: $282/Non Members $375
Learn more about our Radar Clinic.
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THIS WEEKEND!!! 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.
FULL - Book your own boat and tag along!
Click here to learn more about our hike to Angel Island
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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 28th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Alameda
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Alameda Saturday, June 4th
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!
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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!
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TODAYS TIP!
Use proper raft-up etiquette
 In protected harbors, rafting-up with other boats can be a lot of fun! There are a few things to remember to make it more safe and enjoyable for everyone.
- The boat at anchor will determine which side they want you to approach.
- The approaching boat should provide the fenders and dock lines.
- LOOK UP! Watch your rigs.
- Bring something fun/festive to share with your neighbors.
- When crossing over a boat to get to the boat serving the margaritas, go forward of the mast, don't pass through the cockpit unless invited to do so.
- When peeling off of the raft-up, take a moment and have a plan. Talk to your neighbors to make sure everyone is ready to go.
- If it's a large raft-up, let the boats down current/wind peel off first.
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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, May 30th.
Question:
 You're in the slip in Sausalito on board Bear Boat pre-cruising your boat. In the next slip over, your friend is pre-cruising Anne's Turn. You mention to your friend that your depth sounder is reading 8.4ft and ask if they have the same reading. Your friend tells you that that their depth sounder is reading 1.9ft. Let's assume that the two instruments are in perfect working order. Why are the two readings so different? What could you do to check to see what the actual depth of the water is?
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!
Congratulations, Uwe Haller!
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 ?
Answer:
Solution:
On a starboard tack, with the apparent wind 40 degrees off the bow, the real wind is 40 + 13 = 53 degrees off the bow. So the heading is 53 degrees CCW from the wind direction: 300 - 53 = 247.
a) The wind direction in the forecast is given w.r.t. true north, so the boat heading would be 247 T or 232 M.
b) After tacking, the heading will be 53 degrees CW from the wind direction: 300 + 53 = 353 T or 338 M.
Note: the tacking angle would be 106 degrees.
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SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION!
Just got a new client? Just closed a major project successfully? Show your team how much they're appreciated with a fun, Photo Treasure Hunt day on the Bay.
We tried other programs, but this was the first Team Builder that lasted well beyond the day of fun on the water. Even months later my group still challenges one another to see who will be victorious on our next outing. The Club Nautique program is healthy competition at its finest with each participant having something to share and with much laughter." B.M. - Lucent Technologies
Call Doug Perry or Dave Moore at 800-343-SAIL to book your event, or email corpdesk@clubnautique.net
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA!
Thanks to Rod for these fun Hump Night photos! The crew of Aquavit  Lillie and Fabian enjoy their first Hump Night. 
Jeff at the helm
Lillie enjoys the ride
Back at the clubhouse there was plenty of good cheer and food! 
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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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