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Greetings!
Stepping outside of your comfort zone is sometimes a huge part of growing. That first time you do something that you're not accustomed to you may feel a bit anxious. That's natural. Sailing tends to challenge you with those moments. Do you remember the first time you really understood reefing? You likely noticed how the boat settled down and the concept of less sail area made so much more sense. Or how about the first time you spent the night on the hook? When you woke up to the sound of water lapping against the side of the hull and you sipped coffee while watching the mist rise off of the silky calm water? You likely had one of those "a-ha!" moments - THIS is why I do this.
When you face challenges, all the training that you've had jells and your sailing lifestyle takes over. It becomes a part of who you are. These hurdles, whether they go smoothly or with a few bumps, solidify the fact that you're a sailor. You're out there learning, making it happen and enjoying the fruits of your efforts. Take that leap - step outside of your zone and enjoy it!
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 CPM STUDY HALL (Coastal Passage Making Study Hall)
Saturday, August 20th
1pm - 5pm
Alameda
For assistance in preparation for your Coastal Passage Making examination.You must be enrolled in the CPM program to attend.
Ultimate Members: FREE!
Members: $68
Learn more about our CPM Study Hall
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RADAR GPS CLINIC
Sunday, August 21st
9am - 5pm
Alameda
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 GPS Clinic
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B IG BOAT MOTORING CLINIC
Saturday, August 20th
9am - 5pm
Alameda
One Seat Just Opened Up!
Take the anxiety out of docking in larger boats. 40' is a BIG boat. We'll give you the skills and confidence to dock boats in cross wind and current using all the tools that you have at your disposal. We'll teach you to identify the best approach for any docking situation.
Ultimate Members: FREE!
Members: $244/Non Members $325
Learn more about our Big Boat Motoring Clinic
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BEST WISHES TO DANIEL!
We're sorry to announce that Daniel Glennon, who has served as a Membership Director at Club Nautique for nine years, has left the club for health reasons. Relaxation certainly agrees with him. He is looking more and more healthy and is doing just fine, but the doctor has recommended very minimal exertion.
We'll miss Daniel's love for sailing and his enthusiastic efforts to share the lifestyle with everyone he met. We're keeping our fingers crossed that he can one day return to the Club Nautique family.
We'll be happy to pass along your well wishes.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!
Want to work where you play?
Club Nautique has an opening for a part time front desk person in our Sausalito location to handle phones, charter bookings, class registration and a whole lot of other business. If you are friendly, efficient, can think on your feet, like working with people and can work weekends (required). Get membership benefits and more!
Please send your resume to shum@clubnautique.net.
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LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA
Sunday, October 2nd It's never too early to start planning and fund raising. Club Nautique would like to enter several boats into the Leukemia Cup Regatta to raise funds of this great cause. The regatta is on October 2nd. We are putting together teams to compete head to head not only in fund raising, but also on the water. Whether you get on the boat or just donate, you'll be filled with pride in helping raise funds to help try and put an end to blood cancer. Please dperry@clubnautique.net if you're interested in joining in this FUN and worthwhile adventure. Click here to learn about the Leukemia Cup Regatta
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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, August 20th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard - Sausalito
Saturday, August 27th
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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THE BRUNCH BUNCH CHARTER SHARE -
To Scott's Waterfront Restaurant
Alameda Departure
Sunday, August 28th
Meet at 0930
This time, we're sending you for a sail down the wonderful Oakland Estuary to Scott's in Jack London Square.
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 Scott's Restaurant
Members & Guests: $75/Non-Members: $125
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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 8am on Monday, August 22nd.
From Fleet Manager, Jerry Nassoiy
The "three minute rule" is a simple way to calculate how much ground you will cover in a period of time. It's particularly helpful in eyeballing how much time you have before say, having to tack, or hitting a large object.
Three minute rule - However fast you're going, put two zeros after it and that's how far, in yards, you will travel in 3 minutes.
QUESTION:
Let's say that I was traveling at 5 knots and there's buoy in my path in about 400 yards (4 football fields). It only takes me three minutes to put on my foulies - do I have three minutes to go down below and put on my foulies before I need to jibe? Explain your answer.
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Winner will receive an attractive Club Nautique Hat.
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TODAY'S TIP
When pre-cruising your boat, start your engine to ensure it is operational as soon as you get onboard. Furl and unfurl the sails to make sure that they aren't jammed or damaged. The sooner we identify any issues, the sooner we'll be able to get you out on the water.
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CPM CORNER
This week's Coastal Passage Making trip was all about the ladies. We've watched these two powerful women work their way through our challenging program. It's been a joy to be a part of their journey and an honor to welcome them to the elite few that can call themselves graduates of the country's most extensive Coastal Passage Making program. A hearty congratulations to Chris Hagen and Meleah Larroca.
Chris and her crew of ringers, Graham, Julie, Chris and Ryan.
Meleah and School Director Thomas.
Meleah is showing off her "Duck-bearing compass"
Meleah and her all-star team: Dwayne, Meleah, Dirk, Renee and Larry. 
The crew of Escapade: Instructor Aki, Steve, Yves, Brad, Randy and Donald
Our pretty poster girls!
Apparently there was a disagreement between skipper and navigator.
Dwayne really was having fun... really!
Be sure to ask Meleah about her duck-bearing compass!
It's the new wave of navigation!
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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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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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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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