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Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Presents Drew Freides

Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA, United States

Accomplished local sailor, Drew Freides, who won the 2017 Melges 20 World Championship, will speak at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club. Freides will share what it was like competing against 40 sailors from four continents during last year’s Melges 20 in Newport, Rhode Island and the decision to put designing high-performance racing yachts on hold […]

Harbor Nautical Swap Meet

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

Santa Barbara Harbor will host its 9th Annual Harbor Nautical Swap Meet. A free event, the Nautical Swap Meet attracts many treasure seekers who are looking to capture the next great marine-themed find. Over dozens of vendors will display gear from tackle, surfboards, fishing poles, inflatable boats, boat motors and other nautical-themed items. Free coffee […]

The Baja Bash

A fabulous, not-to-be-missed event, join Keith Magnussen of Ullman Sails Newport Beach for an informational seminar on his adventures. Keith will regale attendees with stories, a photo presentation and locations of the best anchorages and surf spots from this year's bash. The Baja Bash is the return of the "downwind" Baja Ha Ha Cruisers Rally. […]

Marina Fest

Burton Chace Park 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA, United States

A celebration of all things boating and boating related, Marina Fest invites guests to enjoy a variety of vendors, an in-water boat show, live music, historic water tours, food trucks and more.  Produced by Steve Curran and Russ Carrington of Alexander Marine, this is a local event that promotes boating and other on-water activities in […]

US Sand Sculpting Challenge & Dimensional Art Expo

Broadway Pier & Pavilion 1000 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

Building sandcastles undoubtedly bring back memories for some, but to others sand sculpture is a form of art — especially for contestants who enter the US Sand Sculpting Challenge & Dimensional Art Expo. The 7th years if this event will open on Labor Day weekend at San Diego’s downtown waterfront. Over 300 tons of sand […]

$6 – $33

SaltDog Classic

Seaside State Beach

A pet-friendly music and art event hosted near the ocean at Seaside State Beach, adults, kids and dogs are in store for some seaside fun. Among a few of the activities are tiki bar, live music, artist garden, non-profit guest speakers, designated yoga area, children’s game area and a Selfie Station to take a photo […]

San Diego Bayfair

Mission Bay 1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA, United States

Powerboat racing enthusiasts will not want to miss San Diego Bayfair, a competitive event that has been taking place for over 40 years. Among some of the fun activities planned for the three-day festival are beach parties, fireworks, live music, and craft beer. San Diego Bayfair will take place in the Mission Bay neighborhood at […]

$45

LA Fleet Week 2018

 Sponsored by the new Amazon series of Tom Clancy’s “Jack Ryan,” LA Fleet Week is a celebration of America’s sea services. Just a few of the activities to take place are public ship tours, military displays and demonstrations of some of these amazing vessels. LA Fleet Week pays respect to military veterans and the servicemen […]

Lobster Fest

Unfortunately, Redondo Beach’s Lobster Fest was cancelled this year, but locals can still get their fill of lobster in Dana Point this year. Lobster will be provided by the “world famous” San Pedro Fish Market. Live music will be played by Jaw and the Beach Buzzards. Cost: $65-$2,000. Time: 4 p.m. More information about the […]

$65

Blessing of the Waves

For the past 11 years, an annual “Blessing of the Waves” ceremony has been held recognizing the spiritual importance of the ocean. The ceremony, which is interfaith including many diverse religions such as Zoroastrian, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Bahai and Sikh, will bless the waves and all who ride on them as well as lifeguards and […]

Free

A Night With Parker House: The Giant Sea Bass Collective

Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA, United States

On Tuesday, Sept. 11, the Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay presents Parker House, co-founder of The Giant Sea Bass Collective, a joint research project between UCSB and CSUN. This gentle giant, a Native California fish,  can weigh up 500 pounds. Nearly fished to extinction, it's making a comeback, and House will tell us about conservation and […]

Catalina Island Women’s Forum Wine Festival

The Catalina Island Women’s Forum, a non-profit organization benefitting women and girls of the island, will be hosting the Island Style Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. Alongside the weekend-long Festival of Art, this festival will feature wine tasting, appetizers and live music on the South Beach. The silent auction invites participants to bid on art, […]

$80