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California Yacht Club presentation: Chris Bertish – Doing the Impossible Marina del Rey

The California Yacht Club’s free presentations are picking back up for the year, starting on Feb. 19 with a presentation by Chris Bertish, a South-African-born surfer, stand-up paddle boarder, adventurer, and motivational speaker. He won the Mavericks Big Wave Surf contest in 2009. In March 2017 he completed the first solo, unsupported stand-up paddle board […]

39th annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup

Volunteers and divers are invited to join USC's Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies - Catalina Conservation Divers in cleaning up the water around Avalon Harbor on Feb. 22. Last year, 535 participants recovered 2,740 pounds of trash! The cost for non-divers is $30 and $55 for divers who register before Feb. […]

About Boating Safely

Feb. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Van Nuys Fly Away 2nd floor conference room, 7610 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys Carol Davis, 818-997-4444, [email protected] Cost: $30

$30

Marine Toilet Repair & Maintenance

Feb 22, 9-11 a.m. Chula Vista Marina, Chula Vista Chula Vista Marina, 619-691-1860 Cost: Free for marina tenants, $10 for non-tenants

Weekend Navigator

Feb. 29 and Mar. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Channel Islands Boating Center, 3880 Bluefin Cir., Oxnard Michael D. Bick, [email protected] Cost: $45, text book not included About: This course is ideal for all boaters who want to learn basic coastal navigation and/or wish to enhance their piloting and charting skills.

$45

Ventura Harbor Village mermaid month

Stop by Ventura Harbor Village during the month of March and experience all things mermaid. All kinds of mermaid merchandise will be available at Harbor Village boutiques from fashion, décor and artwork to pottery and gifts. Waterfront restaurants will be serving seaside themed cocktails. Events will be held throughout the month, including mermaid crafts, meet […]

Long Beach Fred Hall Show

This outdoor recreation show is the world’s largest sportfishing show, featuring the nation’s leading equipment manufacturers. Fishing tackle, boats, marine accessories, diving, shooting and hunting products and camping gear combine with hundreds of resorts, landings, lodges and outfitters. Show hours are 1-9 p.m. Mar. 4-6, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Mar. 7 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mar. […]

From Shore to Sea Lecture Series

The Channel Islands National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center is hosting a lecture on the Channel Islands National Park Anniversary as part of their “Shore to Sea” series, which focuses on research on the Channel Islands and surrounding waters. The Mar. 5, will feature Park Superintendent Ethan McKinley. The program is free and open […]

Boating & Seamanship

Mar. 5- Apr. 30, 7-9 p.m. Orange County Sheriff Dept - Harbor Patrol, 1901 Bayside Dr., Corona Del Mar Sue Hutchings, [email protected], 714-309-5789 Cost: $60

$60

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 […]

Weekend Navigator

March 7 and 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Chula Vista Marina, Chula Vista Chula Vista Marina, 619-691-1860 or Bill Anderson, 619-922-0231 Cost: $50 or $60 for a couple sharing materials

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 […]