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Greetings!
While everyone will tell you about the horrors of the humidity on the East Coast, for some reason when there is a boat to jump off of into a dewy sweet river, you somehow get over it. When there are loved ones to sit with waterside and solve the problems of the world while sipping on chilled, freshly-made cocktail concoctions, you start thinking "what heat"? When your twilight is filled with nieces and nephews laughing as they catch fireflies and make hearts and stars with sparklers in the air, you relish in the joy of it all. Just when you think it can't get any better, cousin Beth whips up her famous crab dip from hand picked crabs, and you start to wonder how you can ever live anywhere else.
Meanwhile, back at your office, you gaze out across the shimmering water and it dawns on you that you live in Northern California and you get to sail on the San Francisco Bay. Perhaps it's that moment that you realize that you may just have the best of both worlds. Life is indeed pretty sweet.
I'm back, people and I'm ready to go sailing. Who's coming with us to Petaluma? We have a good crowd and we're looking forward to some great summertime fun! I've added a sign-up sheet below so be sure to let us know you're coming along.
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POKE YOUR NOSE OUT THE GATE
Sunday, July 24th
 9am - 5pm
Sausalito
LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION HAS OPENED UP TWO SEATS!
Ever wonder what it's like to sail outside the Gate? We would love to show you! With one of our Coastal Passage Making instructors on board we'll give you a taste of what it's like on the other side!
Members: $175
Non-Members: $233
Click here to learn more about Poking Your Nose Out the Gate
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 HUMP NIGHT IN SAUSALITO!
Wednesday, July 20th
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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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, July 23rd 9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Alameda
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Alameda Saturday, July 30th
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!
Learn more about sailing practice sessions |
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THE BRUNCH BUNCH CHARTER SHARE -
To The Ramp Waterfront Restaurant
Alameda Departure
Sunday, July 24th - Meet at 0930
OK, we got the message. You don't like Chowder Charters. We were trying to provide a venue for shared cost sailing, much like Hump Nights, but for a full day's sail. Was it our cooking?
We haven't given up yet! We're going to tweak this a little and lower the price a little. This is a CharterShare event with a fixed price of $75 per member. Everyone meets at the club at 0930 and will be assigned boats just like Hump Nights. Each time we'll visit a different waterfront restaurant for brunch, so you don't have to put up with our cooking. If you want to put together your own group, that's fine too. You can either go on the assigned boat, or charter your own and tag along.
Head to The Ramp Restaurant
Members & Guests: $75/Non-Members: $125
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PETALUMA WEEKEND SAIL!
Friday, August 5th - Sunday, August 7th
Join the gang as we head up to Petaluma for a weekend of relaxation and summertime fun!
Take your time sailing up the lazy river. Wind through countryside met by rolling hilltops and cloud speckled skies. Stop to take a dip. Enjoy the activity and nightlife of downtown Petaluma.
NOTE! We've added Friday to maximize chillaxin' and relaxin'. Bonus! Add an additional weekday to your charter for no extra cost and have yourself an even longer Mini-vacation! Download Registration Form.Email Marianne with any questions.
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D ELTA RENDEZVOUS!
Labor Day Weekend
Friday, September 2nd - Monday, September 5th
Let's celebrate the official close of summer by swimming, frolicking, basking in the sun and enjoying the pure-concentrated summertime goodness that is the California Delta. We'll raft up and do some shared grilling, cocktailing and tale spinning. We'll engage in water combat, relax and read a book or enjoy this "off-the-grid" adventure in luxury-yacht comfort. Charter a boat and join in the fun, get a CharterShare together or members join us on your own boats. We look forward to sharing another adventure with you! Download Registration Form. Email Marianne with any questions.
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CONGRATULATIONS RACERS!
Another windy night gave the crew of Eureka! the chance to gain another win in the Friday night beer cans. It's all about fun, and while winning is a lot more fun than losing, we're having a great time!
 
Driver's beer is for photo opportunity only.
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CPM CORNER!
Coastal Passage Making adventures continue on board Captain Wayne's adventure ship to Drake's Bay
Thanks for the photos Wayne!
The crew
The crew meeting
The lovely Jessica
The storm jib and the Farallons
The hitchhikers
The navigation plan
The Skipper - Congratulations Sebastien! You're one tag-along trip from graduation!
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TODAYS TIP!
 Don't be a yeller.
If you sail in conditions like we have on the San Francisco Bay, you've likely had some moments when immediate action may be necessary and raising your voice over wind and flapping sails may be required. There's a difference between yelling and raising your voice. Be firm and direct. Try to avoid terms like "idiot" or "useless". Try, if at all possible to avoid expletives of any kind they tend to be a waste of syllables. If you have crew on the boat who are unfamiliar with terminology, it might be best to direct them to go down below until you have finished your maneuver. If you need inexperienced crew to assist you, give them the job that you can explain quickly in a manner that they will understand.
Another downside of yelling is that unless you are a big fan of single-handing, if you keep yelling, people aren't going to want to sail with you. If you find that your list of sailing buddies is getting smaller and smaller and your buddies are spending a large amount of time "watching the neighbor's ferret", you might want to take a look at your delivery. Nobody likes a yeller.
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NOGGIN BOGGLER WINNER!
We selected a winner from the entries submitted. Thank you to all who participated but ultimately we can only have one winner.
Congratulations Peter Leib for winning last week's challenge with his very catchy little ditty. Peter will receive $20 in boating bucks!
Challenge: Caption this photo sent in by Rod Witel 
Winner: Jose can you see, from the top of the mast
Cause the halyard you're on, its not quite made fast
And the tides they are fair, and the wind in our hair,
Gave proof through the game, that our anchor still there.
Jose can you tell us which way do we go,
Is it Alameda, or Sausalito? PLAY BALL!
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NOGGIN BOGGLER
This week's Boggler is a step away from the ordinary. Thanks to our resident Jack of all trades - Rod Witel - we have a special challenge for you this week! Please send all submissions by noon on Sunday, July 24th.
Club Nautique Boat Name Crossword Puzzle! FUN!
Created by: Rod Witel
Click on the image to go to the on-line version of the puzzle. Follow the instructions to complete the puzzle and submit your answer. A huge THANK YOU to Rod for building this awesome puzzle!
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CLUB NAUTIQUE NEEDS NEW BOATS!
 Would you like to own a new sail or power boat and use charter income and income tax savings to help pay for it? If this concept is interesting to you, let us share a few amazing statistics with you. Belle Soeurs, our new Beneteau 34, which is owned by a retired Big 4 accounting firm partner, has broken every record ever set by a new boat in our fleet. In her first 3 months in the fleet, she chartered at an annual rate of 164 days. As of this writing, she has 25 days of reservations on the books and she's just getting warmed up. Most members haven't even seen her yet (she's rarely sitting in her slip to be seen), let alone had the opportunity to sail her.
To put this in perspective, most boats create positive cash flow with 50-75 days of charter per year. Belle Soeurs is more than doubling that! Want some more good reasons to put a boat in the fleet now? Here are just a few major reasons:
- Our fleet is older than it's ever been and we need to bring in new boats & move old ones out.
- Boat loan interest rates are the lowest they've been in history. We just did a charter boat loan at 4.25% fixed for 15 years with no points, fees, or penalties.
- There are a limited number of Beneteaus in factory inventory on sale with factory discounts up to $26,500. These boats are 2012 hull numbers at 2011 pricing.
- The America's Cup is coming to San Francisco Bay. What do you think that's going to do to charter activity?
- If you have a large bonus or want to exercise stock options in 2011 and shelter them from taxes, you can write off up to 100% of the boat purchase this year. This option expires on 12/31/11. This write off is not subject to alternative minimum tax calculations!
- Charter boat owners get free memberships and free dues and of course, they don't pay to sail their own boats.
- If you want the tax benefits in 2011, you must take delivery in 2011 and for some models, deliveries are close to year end. It's time to get your order in now.
There are more good reasons, but you get the idea. If you'd like detailed information on how this can work for YOU, contact Jerry, Dave, or Don, today!
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 During a recent Bareboat class there was a hitchhiker for several miles. Mr. Pelican was eventually shooed off the stern before he left a parting gift. Thanks to John Kuony for the photo. 
Happy Basic Cruising students with instructor Oliver. Thanks to Charlie for the photo.
Thanks to Rod for such great photos from Hump Night - as usual!
Tracy is hanging loose at the helm
Lovely Pat enjoying the ride
There were some good looking fellas on board as well
The whole gang
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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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