A practical hands-on course to help get the most out of nautical navigation GPS. Learn how to use the menus and functions to determine position, set waypoints, plot a course, correlate to a chart, determine speed and heading, and more. Classes are Wednesday evenings, Sept. 6-27. Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 […]
The ABC course covers: rules of the road, types of boats, safety, navigation aids, lights and sounds, anchoring, communications afloat, adverse conditions, trailering, and knots and lines. It also introduces digital charts and GPS waypoint navigation. Starting on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m., the course will continue on Wednesday nights through Dec. 6. This course […]
This small engine repair course is a 7-week on-going class from Sept. 6-Oct. 18. Time: 7-9 p.m. Instructor: Don Johnson. Location: Chula Vista Marina. Phone: 619-691-1860.
This Thursday night course, Sept. 7-Nov. 16, is designed for both the experienced and beginner boater. Topics include boater language, types of boats, trailering, marine engines, lines and knots, weather, radio and much more. Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Pepper Park Aquatic Center, 3299 Tidelands Ave., National City, California 91950. Contact: Tanya Weimer. Email: [email protected]. Phone: […]
This course begins on Sept. 7 and concludes on Nov. 16. The course is designed for both the experienced and beginner boater. Topics include boater language, types of boats, trailering, marine engines, lines and knots, weather, radio and much more. Time: 7-9:30p.m. Location: Del Rey Yacht Club, 13900 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, California 90292. […]
Ocean Institute hosts a fleet of historic vessels for the annual Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point, Sept. 8-10. Take a tour, haul the sails, float in the parade and enjoy many other maritime adventures. More details on the event and admission are available online at bit.ly/2wmnhAX.
Southern California Outrigger Racing Association’s annual championship event from Avalon to Newport Beach returns Sept. 9 and 10. The two-day U.S. Outrigger Championships features several divisions: Co-Ed Open and Co-Ed Unlimited on Sept. 9, followed by Co-Ed Masters (for 40-and-older) on Sept. 10, as well as men’s and women’s races. All women’s and co-ed races […]
Celebrate the end of summer with an annually featured menu of BBQ Tri Tip and Chicken, Caesar Salad, Smashed Parmesan Potatoes, fresh Corn on the Cob, homemade Garlic Bread and Hot Apple Pie a la mode. Reservations are required for the barbeque event. Call 310-510-2196 to make reservations. Transportation to the airport is available via […]
Santa Barbara Yacht Club hosts the SBYC Charity Regatta. PHRF and CHRF classes are invited to compete. One Design Classes invited include Harbor 20, J/105, J/24, J/70, Melges 24. Online registration: bit.ly/2vj3CVq.
This beginner boating class, in Oxnard, provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Topics include types of boats, trailering, navigation and more. Time: 8 a.m.-6p.m. Location: Station Channel Island Auxiliary Training Deck, 4202 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, California 93035. Contact: Colin Pullan. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 818-585-4676. Cost: $30. […]
This Newport Beach boating class provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Topics include types of boats, trailering, navigation and more. Time: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Location: West Marine, 3433 Via Lido, Newport Beach, California 92663. Contact: Sue Hutchings. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 714-309-5789. Course Cost: $40 (pay on […]
Misfortunes occur in seconds, and you have the rest of your life to be grateful that you knew what to do because you were prepared. Don’t miss this session (this is for crew, and all second and third mates) and your chance to learn what to do when accidents and miss fortunes do happen. Presented […]