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Newport Beach Boat Show

Lido Marina Village 3434 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Plan now to join us as we celebrate our 43rd year as the premier yacht show in the West. This year's show will feature the newest vessels to reach the Western United States! Plus, there will be a whole host of exhibitors on hand shoreside and in the water to showcase innovative products and services […]

$15

Lecture: Stranded in Antarctica

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190, Santa Barbara, United States

Michele Jackman will present “Stranded in Antarctica: Shackleton’s Code for Survival,” during the Santa Barbara Harbor Museum’s evening lecture. Members only reception: 6:15-6:45 p.m. Cost: Free (members), $10 (non-members). Where: 113 Harbor Way in Santa Barbara.

Schooner Crew Training

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

If you have a 136-foot sailing vessel you need crew. Learn the terminology and the basics from instructor Susan Johnson. Classes held May 12, 19 and 26.

Senior Anglers of Escondido

Park Avenue Community Center 210 Park Ave, Escondido, CA, United States

Jeff Routsong, a retired fire captain who honed his skills as a renowned barbeque chef featured in competitions on “The Food Network” and “The Cooking Channel,” will share fish cooking techniques and recipes. Senior Anglers of Escondido is open to all anglers age 50 and above with meetings held the second Friday of each month.

Harbor Nautical Swap Meet & Hazmat Turn-in Day

Santa Barbara Harbor 132-A Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

The 10th annual event allows boaters to buy and sell marine items ranging from kayaks, and surfboards, to fishing tackle and boat rigging, before boating season. Applications for $10 vendor spots(each the size of a parking stall) will be available at the Harbormaster’s Office and on the Waterfront Department’s website beginning April 11. A Hazmat […]

Safe Boating Expo

Oxnard Coast Guard Station 4201 S. Victoria Ave, Oxnard, CA, United States

This free event offers tours of the USCG and Fire Responder vessels, free flare inspection and disposal, safey demonstrations and free digital selective calling registration. Visit the website for more information or to schedule a free vessel safety exam. Agency booths will be onsite along with food and beverage vendors. An offshore helicopter , person […]

About Boating Safety

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

This USCG beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states.

$35

About Boating Safety

Oceana East Community Club House 3801 Cinnamon Way , Oceanside, CA, United States

This USCG beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states.

$45

Skipper & Crew Mixer

Oceanside Yacht Club 1950 N Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA, United States

Oceanside Yacht Club will host this mixer for boaters looking for race boat to crew on during the summer series. Boat owners can also find their crew during this event scheduled for noon at Oceanside YC, 1950 N. Harbor Drive in Oceanside. Membership not required. Boat skippers and crew are welcome to this free mixer […]

Avalon Ball

Avalon Ballroom Avalon , CA, United States

The 14th annual Avalon Ball will take place under the ballroom’s Tiffany chandeliers where guests can dance the night away to the sounds of the Avalon Ball Orchestra who will play hits from the 1920s and 1930s.

Cruising Seminar

West Marine 3433 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Join South Coast Yachts-Newport Beach for an evening with Capt. Dietmar Petutschnig, who recently returned from a more than 7-year sail in the South Pacific. Petutschnig will provide valuable knowledge and insight to “dream, prepare and just go.” With his wife, Suzanne, the couple learned how to sail in 2007, bought their first boat, and […]

About Boating Safety

West Marine-Orange 2040 N. Tustin Ave. , Orange, CA, United States

This USCG beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license.

$40