Our Memorial Day Weekend was quite eventful, exciting and fun - inside the Bay and out. We'll have to give a full report in a separate email as we are still regaining our land legs and it will take some time to sift through all the great photos. I'm also waiting to hear other people's accounts as each boat had a very different experience. Speaking personally, I can say that I'm pleased with the experience that I gained. I got to hang out with some great people in some beautiful places and I was proud to be a part of a hearty crew and such a fun flotilla!
Well, tomorrow is June, believe it or not. While summer has been taking its time to kick into gear, that's sure not stopping Club Nautiquers from learning to sail, enjoying beautiful days on the water and meeting new sailing buddies. Don't forget to get out there and make the best of every day!
If you need a reason to go sailing - and we're always looking for excuses - it's rumored that the AC45s are going to be practicing on the Bay as early as next week. We'll let you know when we know more.
HUMP NIGHT IN ALAMEDA!
Wednesday, June 1st
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
After spending a weekend on the high seas you tend to get reminded of the simple common sense rules that make sailing safe and more fun for everyone. This weekend was no exception. Be prepared! When heading out into predicted heavy conditions, put on the proper gear ahead of time as you are NOT going to want to have to go down below to put on more clothes. Don't forget to grab your hat, all your necessary safety gear, your water-resistant camera to send photos to Keeping You Current, and don't forget to apply that sunscreen!
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, June 6th.
Question:
Every navigator worth their weight in salt would have what particular writing implement with their navigation gear?
Hint #1: It's pictured in the photo below.
Winner will receive an attractive Club Nautique hat!
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, Wolfgang Hausen!
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?
Answer: One is calibrated to the waterline and one to the bottom of the keel. You can check the actual depth with a weighted line called a "lead line" that has knots to mark increments of feet. It's always a good idea to check which way your boat is calibrated. As a rule, Club Nautique sets our boats to the depth beneath the keel, but sometimes folks will change that setting so don't assume.
Rod Witel created this homemade lead line out of twine and a lead fishing weight. He tied knots every 5 feet and he uses it to check the calibration of depth sounders on charter boats.
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING!
Why not apply the teamwork you've learned at Club Nautique to improve your Company's productivity? Our Team Builders are designed to do just that.
"My team unanimously said that this was the best offsite they had. Not only did they have a lot of fun, but because the boats could only be successfully operated by working as a team, everyone also gave the event high marks for team building."D.G. - Clorox
Call Doug Perry or Dave Moore at 800-343-SAIL to book your event, or email corpdesk@clubnautique.net
Some preliminary photos from the "Inside the Bay" cruise. Thanks for the photos Dave! Looks like you had a nice sunny weekend!
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!
After spending a weekend on the high seas you tend to get reminded of the simple common sense rules that make sailing safe and more fun for everyone. This weekend was no exception. Be prepared! When heading out into predicted heavy conditions, put on the proper gear ahead of time as you are NOT going to want to have to go down below to put on more clothes. Don't forget to grab your hat, all your necessary safety gear, your water-resistant camera to send photos to Keeping You Current, and don't forget to apply that sunscreen!
Every navigator worth their weight in salt would have what particular writing implement with their navigation gear? 
