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Ahoy!
I have recently been pondering the difference between the cruising vs. the racing sailor. Racers simply don't see the point of going out for a leisurely sail and cruisers don't understand what's so great about beating yourself up and getting all stressed out.
I can personally fall on either side of the boom on this one - which is not that shocking as my motto is: "As long as it floats!" I may be a bit more of a boat addict than most, so for me it's more of what kind of mood I'm in. I can totally understand enjoying healthy competition while honing your skills with a very obvious yardstick by which to measure yourself. I can also relate to just sitting back and enjoying a day of sailing.
The problem is that racing really does force you to focus more acutely on getting the best out of your boat, so it arguably makes you a better sailor. Don't fear, my cruising brethren - just because you're not beating towards the finish line doesn't mean you can't hold your head high! Trim in those sails, pull up those fenders and for gosh sakes, don't spill my wine!
Whatever side of the boom you fall on, we can all agree that sailing is an empowering sport. We hope you're getting to enjoy it as much as we do! |
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LEARN TO SAIL PACKAGE!
LAST FEW DAYS!
Learn everything you need to skipper boats up to 34' in just 8 days!
Total value greater than $2,000!
For as low as $995!!!
Limited space - act fast!
Click here to learn more about
learning to sail!
Offer expires 9/30/2011
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* * * PLEASE NOTE!!! * * *
* * * SAUSALITO OFFICE MOVING! * * *
OUR SAUSALITO OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
FROM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
We will be moving our fleet and our offices to:
400 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, CA 94501
THERE WILL BE NO HUMP NIGHT BBQ ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH!
We will look forward to welcoming you to our new location!
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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, October 1st
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Alameda
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard - Alameda
Saturday, October 15th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Sausalito
Members: $75*/Non-Members: $115*
*Take both morning and afternoon sessions and get an additional $10 off!
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FLEET WEEK!
October 6-9
- One of the most action packed weekends on the Bay.
- Boats are pretty much booked solid for Saturday (a few Colgates are left!).
- One or two boats left on Sunday.
- Thursday and Friday are great days to see the show without all the crowds!
- We'll have information packets to keep you in the loop about what you're seeing!
Learn more about Fleet Week!
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LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO GET YOUR CAPTAIN'S LICENSE!
 Truths, Rumors & Myths About Getting
Your Captain's License
Thursday, October 13
7pm - 8pm
Alameda
Presented by Maritime Institute. Learn the answers to all the questions you have about what it takes to get your Captain's License, why you should get your license and how to go about getting it done once and for all.
- How do I get my seatime?
- Why Masters vs. 6 Pack?
- What can I do with my license?
- What license should I get?
- Learn about our class on Nov. 7 - 18th
FREE - All are welcome - Please call to R.S.V.P.
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BAREBOAT CLASS!
Friday, October 14 - Monday, October 17
Alameda
Are you ready for your Bareboat class? We have one opening on the very next Bareboat class. This popular class is a student favorite. Not only do you graduate to the larger boats, you also get to do night sailing, spend the night at anchor or on a mooring, and you really do raise your seamanship to the next level. It's a great class.
If you've fulfilled all of your pre-requisites and you're ready to take your sailing to the next level, give us a call today and we'll get you on board!
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NIGHT SAILING!
Saturday, October 29
5pm - 10pm
Get acclimated to night sailing with a professional skipper on board. Participate in classroom activities or just enjoy a pleasant evening sail!
Ultimate members: FREE!
Members: $107/NonMembers: $145
Learn more about night sailing
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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, October 1st
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Alameda
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard - Alameda
Saturday, October 15th
9:00am - 1:00pm - Anchoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Sailing - Sausalito
Members: $75*/Non-Members: $115*
*Take both morning and afternoon sessions and get an additional $10 off!
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 TREASURE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
October 15 & 16
The Treasure Island Music Festival is a great event right in the middle of our playground! Combine your love for sailing and music. Charter a boat and go to the festival in style!
Learn more about the T.I.M.F.
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HALF MOON BAY RENDEZ-BOO
Friday, October 21st - 23rd
Here it comes. Are you ready? Our annual weekend rendezvous to Half Moon Bay for our frightfully frolicking fun! Please call the clubhouse to book your boat as we have set aside all Coastal boats for this trip. We have some requests for CPM graduates or students to join crew - please email Marianne if you're interested. Click here to learn more about our Rendez-BOO!
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NOGGIN BOGGLER ANSWER
Congratulations to Markus Fromherz. Markus dazzled us with his wisdom and has won a coveted Club Nautique Hat.
QUESTION PROVIDED BY ROD WITEL (Thanks Rod!):
In the photo below, Rod Witel is outside of a restaurant in Croatia. If he were a sailboat heading away from port, and the restaurant were the port, what's "wrong" with this picture and why?
ANSWER:
There is nothing "wrong" with the photo. Rod is in Croatia which resides in Region A. of the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA). The IALA identifies which marks define the port side and which marks define the starboard side in the conventional direction. In Croatia you can use the pneumonic "green, right, returning". The US is in region B. and you use "red, right, returning".
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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, October 3rd.
QUESTION:
To get you a little more acquainted with our new Sausalito location, name three places within a five minute walk of 400 Harbor Drive where you can get a bite to eat.
Winner will receive a Hump Night admission for one in our Sausalito location!
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TODAY'S TIP
LOOK at the result of what it is you are doing.
Don't just load a line on a winch and Willy-Nilly start cranking - those lines are attached to something! Watch the effect that you are having on the lines that you are pulling. If you are trimming a sheet, look at the sail! If you are hoisting a halyard, look up to see if you have put on the proper tension.
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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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