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Weekend Navigator

Southwestern Yacht Club 2702 Qualtrough St., San Diego, United States

The USCG course combines the Basic Navigation and Advanced Navigation classes. Topics include: fundamentals of waypoint navigation, planning with GPS and paper charts and much more. Dates: June 8, 15 […]

$50

San Diego International Boat Show

Spanish Landing Park, East 3900 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

We welcome to the 2016 San Diego International Boat Show®, southern California’s premier summer boating event. Now is the time to get yourself and your boat ready for the water! Make your boating dreams a reality by checking out the approximately 140 boats for sale, as well as the latest nautical gear, gadgets and accessories. […]

GPS for Mariners

Del Rey Yacht Club 13900 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, CA, United States

The course focuses on GPS equipment typically owned by the recreational boater. Individuals who complete the course and exam are awarded certificates

$45

GPS for Mariners

Del Rey Yacht Club 13900 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, CA, United States

This USCG class focuses on GPS equipment typically owned by the recreational boater. Topics include: a navigation review, selecting a receiver, waypoint navigation, GPS underway and much more. Three week class: June 16, 23 & 30.

$45

San Diego Oysterfest

Embarcadero Marina Park North San Diego, CA, United States

The two-day event includes live music, craft beers and food booths from prominent restaurants.

Catalina Above and Below

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium San Pedro, CA, United States

Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (CMA) staff on an all-day hands-on scientific observation and collection trip to Catalina Island. Throughout the trip, staff will be on the lookout for marine birds, […]

About Boating Safety

Chula Vista Marina 550 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA, United States

Just a few of the topics that will be discussed include introduction to boating, boating laws, rules of the road, safety equipment, navigational aids, buoys and beacons

Catalina Island Museum

Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building 217 Metropole Ave, Avalon, CA, United States

The Catalina Island Museum will celebrate the opening of the new Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building. The grand opening celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, and a film screening […]

Chili at the Beach

Main Street and PCH Huntington Beach, CA, United States

Enjoy a Chili Cook-off and Salsa Tasting Contest during Father’s Day weekend. Children’s activities and entertainment are also scheduled.

$10

Classic Wooden Boats

Channel Islands Harbor 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA, United States

  The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will host a special Father’s Day display of classic wooden boats at the harbor. Boats include Cheerio II, Rose of Sharon and handmade kayaks […]

Dana Point Food, Wine & Music Festival

Sea Terrace Park Dana Point, CA, United States

More than 100 exhibitors will be in attendance at the festival that includes art in the park, a microbrew festival, a kids fun zone and live music.

How to Read a Nautical Chart

Chula Vista Marina 550 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA, United States

Every boater should have a chart of the local waters they sail. Learn about all the information the chart has to offer from navigational aids, buoys & beacons.