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46th annual Festival of the Kite

The Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach and the Redondo Pier Association invite the community to join them for this free event on the Redondo Beach Pier. Bring your own kite or purchase one from one of the boardwalk shops. Prizes will be awarded for the best hand-made kite, best ground display, highest-flying kite, […]

Living Aboard in Marina del Rey panel

The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay will host a panel of women sailors on March 10 who will share a wealth of experiences of living on boats. The event is held at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club at 13589 Mindanao Way. Social hour is at 6 p.m., followed by a light dinner at 7 […]

About Boating Safely

March 13-April 24, Fridays 7-9 p.m. Long Beach Community Room, 5365 Second St., Long Beach Bob Vatz, [email protected], 562-493-3479 Cost: $30

49th Dana Point Festival of Whales

The Festival of Whales celebrates the return of the migratory gray whale to local coastal waters. Festival highlights include an opening day parade, street fair, art and craft shows and sales, classic car exhibits, paddling and sailing opportunities, boating extravaganza, sand sculpting, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, activities, food, and of […]

Harbor Island West Marina Waterfront Community Blood Drive

Harbor Island West Marina will be hosting a waterfront community blood drive in the marina parking lot on March 14. The Blood Bank Bus will be at the marina from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations for donating required. Contact the marina office at 619-291-6440 or send an email to [email protected] to make a reservation.

Boat Handling & Sail Trim

March 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona Del Mar BCYC 949 644-9530, Harbor20.org Price: $90 before March 11, includes materials, breakfast and lunch

St. Patrick’s Day Luck of the Irish Floating Poker Run and Pot Luck

The public is invited to join Los Angeles Yacht Club in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a flotilla through Cabrillo Marina, Holiday Harbor and Cabrillo Way Marina. Participants who have their own dinghy, paddleboard or kayak should bring them, those without will be able to ride along with someone else. Club members on five host […]

49th Dana Point Festival of Whales

The Festival of Whales celebrates the return of the migratory gray whale to local coastal waters. Festival highlights include an opening day parade, street fair, art and craft shows and sales, classic car exhibits, paddling and sailing opportunities, boating extravaganza, sand sculpting, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, activities, food, and of […]

Marine Electrical Systems

Mar. 16-20, 6-9 p.m. Training Resources Maritime Institute, 3980 Sherman St Lobby, San Diego Registration: trlmi.com, 619-263-1638 Cost: $495 About: This course is designed to benefit recreational and professional mariners who operate private vessels utilizing 30, 50 and 100 amp ac/dc electrical systems.

$495

Cooking on your boat

March 18, 7 p.m. Chula Vista Marina, Chula Vista Chula Vista Marina, 619-691-1860 About: Don Johnson from the South Bay Sailing Association will discuss effective ways to meet the challenges of cooking on a boat.

Celebration of the Whales Festival

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will host a free family-friendly whale-themed festival March 22 in conjunction with the 23rd annual Celebration of the Whales event at Channel Islands Harbor. The festival will feature hands-on educational booths, including a live touch tank, craft activities, a bounce house, art vendors, contests with prizes, live entertainment, food trucks, […]