The 16th annual Harbor and Seafood Festival takes place in Santa Barbara Harbor from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Enjoy lobster, crab, oysters, mussels, fish tacos, clam chowder and much more. Live entertainment includes three bands on the main stage. More than 40 arts and crafts vendors will be exhibiting. The […]
Tour the tall ship, Spirit of Dana Point, for free during the Harbor Seafood Festival. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum with the Ocean Institute will offer dockside tours of this ship, a replica of a 1770s privateer used during the American Revolution. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Santa Barbara Harbor City Pier. The public can […]
Experience the U.S. military on display and in action with cruisers, amphibious ships, destroyers, frigates, submarines, Coast Guard Search and Rescue, and more. Military displays and ship tours are free to the public. Time: 12-2 p.m. Location: Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego. Website: bit.ly/2froqR1.
This class informs boaters of what’s important to be safe while on the water. This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Location: Lake Elsinore Marine, 18010 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore. Contact: Peter Dawson. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 951-202-1584. […]
Top sailors from around the world will race high-speed foiling catamarans for four days on Harbor Island in San Diego. The event is free to the public. The race village will consist of family-friendly activities, a kid’s zone, live music, vendors, food and beer gardens. A VIP experience is an option for spectators wanting to […]
Live music, food, games, hayrides, pumpkin patch on the beach and more will be featured on Crescent Avenue during the annual Fall Fest. The street event, considered the official kick-off for fall on the island, will be held 5-9 p.m. and raise money for local charities. Call 310=510-0220, ext. 231, for more information.
Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar hosts the 12th Annual Corinthian Cup. All junior members of Southern California Youth Yacht Racing Association (SCYYRA) are eligible to sail in this regatta. The regatta takes place in the harbor of Newport Beach. Contact director Cameron MacClaren at 949-640-2402 to learn more about the Bahia Corinthian […]
Boaters can buy and sell boating supplies and equipment at the Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club parking lot from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost to rent vendor space to sell is $10. Proceeds from vendor fees go to the junior sailing program. Contact: Zoltan at 310-350-1930 or Steve Nash at 310-377-7911. Location: 211 West 22nd […]
This beginner boating class provides the knowledge needed to obtain a California Boaters Card. Topics include type of boats, trailering, navigation, boat handling and more. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Parkway, Mariners Lounge, Chula Vista. Contact: Bill Anderson. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 619-922-0231. Cost: $35. Limited seating. Register by Oct. 14.
Join the annual Welcome Cruisers Potluck BBQ & Vendor Fair with special wholesale discount pricing. Barbecue starts at noon with free hot dogs, chicken chili and sodas for all customers. Cruisers share potluck dishes and reps share cruising information. Store Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine, 2804 Canon Street, San Diego.
Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation hosts the Avalon Home Tour. The Oct. 21 event will feature a glimpse into five of the most unique homes on the island, including Catalina’s oldest structure and a boat converted into a house in the 1920s. Check-in begins at 1 p.m.; touring runs 3-5 p.m. Tickets are $60 per […]
The 16th annual Sailathon is happening in Pierpont Bay off the Ventura Pier on Sunday, Oct. 23. The event is open to all watercraft (from paddles to sails to motors) and benefits CAREGIVERS, a volunteer organization assisting the elderly. A skippers’ meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at Pierpont Bay Club. Vessels take to the […]