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Ahoy!
Gobble gobble! It's Thanksgiving week. It's that time of year when I get all sentimental and sappy and go yammering on about all the things that we have to be thankful for. Well, it's true - we have so much to be thankful for! Besides the obvious veritable cornucopia of delights that sailing the Bay and living in this beautiful area bring, throw in the fact that we are adding TWO more beautiful NEW Beneteaus to our already impressive fleet! That's right... TWO more new Beneteaus! A 37 for Alameda and a 34 for Sausalito. They should be available for charter by February. Just in time for the upcoming spring and summer season.
If that's not enough to fill your heart with warmth, consider, if you will, that every breath we take is a blessing. Every sunset. Every ray of sunlight that busts through a cloud. There is so much to be thankful for in every day. I am thankful for all of you and I hope you have a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!
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FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
 | The Muppet Show - Swedish Chef - Roasted Turkey
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SAUSALITO OFFICE NOT OPEN ON MONDAY & TUESDAY IN THE WINTERTIME
STARTING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st
Our Sausalito office will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays through March 31st. We are allowing members to charter during the days that the office is closed. If you would like to charter out of Sausalito on those days, please complete your plans and payment before close of business the Sunday before your charter.
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SPITHILL & ORACLE TEAM CLINCH WIN IN SAN DIEGO!
The racing was LIVE on YouTube and the footage was incredible. There are cameras and microphones on every boat, the commentary and the visual graphics are top notch. The production team is upping their game and it shows. If you missed the racing, you should do yourself a favor and spend some time on the America's Cup YouTube page and watch some really exciting racing!
Congratulations to Jimmy Spithill and the Oracle race team.
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LIGHTED BOAT PARADES!
Saturday, December 3rd
Alameda/Oakland Starting - 5:30pm
Charter a boat and head over to the Estuary to join in the celebration. This year's theme is "Cartoon Christmas" so there should be some festive entries that will be fun for the whole family! If you don't charter a boat, there is good viewing from Pasta Pelican or Jack London Square. If you're a member of a yacht club, you can visit Oakland or Encinal Yacht Clubs for prime viewing.
 | | Boat Parade - Alameda/Oakland - 2006 |
Saturday, December 10th
Sausalito Parade & Fireworks!
This is one of my favorite boat parades in the Bay Area! Mega Yachts get decked to the nines with pyrotechnics, blaring sound systems and intricate costumes! Then, when you've gotten your fill of skillful decorated boats of all shapes and sizes, they put on an amazing display of fireworks for your viewing enjoyment.
 | White Holly Entree - Sausalito - 2008
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SAILING BOOK CLUB
Coming this winter!
Let's read some books about sailing and get together and talk about them! I'm planning for one book a month from January through March. We'll meet in Sausalito where we can share a glass of BYOV (bring your own vino) and chat up the book! I haven't decided on the day of the week or the time, so I will greatly appreciate your feedback on that. Please email Marianne with your suggestions.
Here are the books that I have decided on for this winter. I tried to keep them light and poignant for our first go round. Reading is such a personal experience, so as we get to know one another and our particular tastes, we can branch out a little more.
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 AVOID THE BLACK FRIDAY RUSH! ONE STOP SHOPPING!
BASIC CRUISING SKIPPER'S PACKAGE
Special Package Price:
ONLY $1,295!
Total Package value: $2,300
Given lower winter rates, we're able to pass on some savings to you! Plus, we're adding in a set of foul weather gear ~ FREE! with your package! ~ to keep you warm and dry!
Qualify to charter our beautiful boats up to 34'!
Small print:
Classes & any needed reviews or repeats must be completed by 3/31/12.
Offer expires 12/23/11
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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, December 3rd
9:00am - 1:00pm - Motoring - Sausalito
1:30pm - 5:30pm - Crew Overboard - Sausalito
Saturday, December 10th
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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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, November 28th.
QUESTION:
This photo was taken at the Coastal Passage Making Kick Off party on February 15, 2009. What is the significance of it, and why is pertinent to recent events?
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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 to winner of an attractive Club Nautique Hat, Jim Harris!
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QUESTION: Why does putting "rail meat" on the windward side of the boat improve with the CE (Center of Effort) and the CLR (Center of Lateral Resistance) of a boat?
ANSWER:
The "Talking Ballast" reduces the heel angle by moving the center of gravity to windward.
It increases the effectiveness of the keel in that it increases the center of lateral resistance by lowering the keel and the rudder deeper in the water. A secondary effect is that less wind is dumped out of your sail and causes you to therefore go faster. It also makes the hull more effective by flattening the hull in the water.
Note: The Oracle-BMW trimaran is able to cant the mast laterally to take advantage of this! Since its speed is dependent upon flying on one outer hull, or ama.
Reducing the heel angle also puts the keel more perpendicular to the water's surface. A more perpendicular keel has increased lateral resistance
This reduces the slippage to leeward, or leeway. What I don't understand on the Oracle Trike however, are the curved dagger-boards!?!
Can anyone shed some light on this topic for Jim?
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA!
Mel Ellison enjoyed a sail one day last week and sent in these photos of his experience. Thanks for the beautiful glimpses Mel!  
Our "Rogue Humpers" were up to it again this past week. Thanks so much to Dwayne Sullivan for sending in these beautiful shots. Looks like it was a stunner out there!
Thanks to Thomas for sending in this photo of his Basic Cruising students from this past weekend. Looking good!
Rod and his happy Basic Keelboat students! Looking good guys! 
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The Club Nautique Family |
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