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About Boating Safely

Lake Elsinore Marine 18010 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA, United States

This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Topics include types of boats, boating laws, safety, navigation, trailering and more. Contact: Peter Dawson at [email protected]. Phone: 951-202-1584. Cost: $75 includes breakfast and lunch.

Race Week Kick-Off Party

The Newport Ocean Sailing Association is hosting an event to kick off the Newport to Ensenada Race week. The public is welcome to attend. The celebration will take place at Marina Park. There will be sailing demonstrations, tours aboard race boats, cars on display as well as Coast Guard boat rides for children. Parking is […]

Basic Coastal Navigation

This six-week course begins April 26 and held every Wednesday evening until June 14. This course is an introduction to the basics of coastal navigation to acquaint you with the tools and skills required to be successful – great for novices or a refresher course for experienced sailors. Covers navigation theory, plotting and course determination, […]

Newport Boat Show

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

The Newport Boat Show is having its 44th year showcasing over 200 boats. The big boat venue is the beautiful revitalized Lido Marina Village. The official sponsor is Duncan McIntosh Co. Inc., publisher of Sea Magazine, Boating World, The Log and Editor & Publisher. There will be free parking with shuttle and a courtesy guest […]

Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race

This N2E overnight race consisting of 125 nautical miles takes off from the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach at 11 a.m. All levels are welcome with 50 trophy categories and three classes of sailboats: monohulls, multihulls, and cruisers. Entry fee: $275. Register online.

On-board First Aid and Medicine for Boaters

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

Skip Randall, our onsite retired Physician Assistant, will show you what you need in your medical bag, will provide an overview of what could happen on the water and will explain what you can do in an emergency. Time: 9:30-11a.m. Call Chula Vista Marina: 619-691-1860.

About Boating Safely

Oceana East 1 Community Clubhouse, 3801 Cinnamon Wa, Oceanside, CA, United States

This two-day boating course will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Topics include types of boats, boating laws, safety, navigation, trailering and more. Contact: Jack Guida. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 760-207-7180. Cost: $50 includes lunch both days. Preregistration required. Registration Deadline: April 26.

Electric Boat Poker Run

Collect your poker hand while Duffy cruising on Newport Harbor. Stop at hosted docks to get your cards and enjoy light appetizers and drinks. There will be raffles and prizes for best hand and lowest hand. Reserve your spot for a Prime Rib dinner at Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club (BCYC) following the poker run. This […]

Marina del Rey Demo Days

Join Seakeeper for our California Demo Tour. Experience stabilization with free demo rides. The 32-foot center console demo boat showcases the new Seakeeper 3, the first Seakeeper opitmized for boats 30-39 feet. Location: Del Ray Landing in Marina del Rey. Contact: Berkeley Andrews. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 310-502-0034.

Weekend Navigator

Channel Islands Boating Center 3880 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA, United States

This two day course is ideal for all boaters who want to learn basic coastal navigation. Richard G. Heller is the instructor teaching navigation by using GPS, the back-up skill of navigation using charts, navigation plotting tools and dead-reckoning. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Channel Islands Boating Center, 3880 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, California 93035. For […]

Annual Angler’s Bottom-Fishing Tournament

Southwestern Yacht Club’s 47th Annual Angler's Bottom-Fishing Tournament is a day of fishing for children and adults followed by a fish fry, tournament awards banquet and drawings for prizes. Fishing Time: 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Fish Fry Time: 3 p.m. Tournament entry fee before April 20: $65. Tournament fee after April 20: $75. Contact: Michael Mooradian […]

Marine Gear Swap Meet

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

Get the best deals at Chula Vista Marina for our Spring Marine Gear Swap Meet. There are hundreds of vendors and thousands of good deals. Shop the Sunbrella man, the rope & line man, and the tool & hat man. You will always find anchors, fishing and survivor gear. Bring your fire extinguisher and have […]