Featured Stories   Summer, Kids, Camp and the Club Summer at the club means family time and kids activities!!! Clubs all around the country are now offering their members some of the best kids programs available. More and more, clubs realize having activities for children not only boosts their member usage, but also increases their members' satisfaction, and works as an effective marketing tool to recruit and retain members... Full Story >>   Portugal’s Oitavos Dunes: Natural Links Golf at its Best Cascais, Portugal – More than 500 years ago, famous Portuguese explorers like Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama and Magellan set sail to discover much of the world. Full Story >>   Auction Napa Valley E-Auction Preview The buzz in Napa Valley has started—it's almost time for the granddaddy of charity wine auctions, Auction Napa Valley 2008, The American Wine Classic. But you can get in on the bidding excitement, without even attending the event! Full Story >>   Adams Golf Introduces Idea Pro Gold Hybrid and Hybrid Irons Hybrids ranking as the most-played on the 2008 PGA, Champions and Nationwide Tours. Full Story >>   So You Want to Learn How to Sail in a Regatta! - Part II When you are preparing for your first big competition day on the water you will need to follow a few guidelines. Most clubs have a range of competition styles. You could be the Sunday driver enjoying a friendly, summer twilight race held weekly between intra club members, or you could be aboard a mega yacht, competing in an international World Cup competition.  At the end of the day you can look forward to an evening of camaraderie, socialization and libations. Almost all regattas end with a hosted beer and appetizer party. The host club will provide the location, the food and sometimes entertainment and hosted drinks. Rum is always a big seller in yacht clubs, especially Dark and Stormy's, Goslings Dark Rum and Ginger Beer. It's very refreshing after a long day at sea. Full Story >>