King Harbor Yacht Club (KHYC) hosts the 5th annual King Harbor Race Week. All boats longer than 13 feet are eligible to enter. Registration fees range from $60 to $175 depending on the length of the boat. Register before Aug. 20 to qualify for a $15 discount. Hospitality for racers includes beer, rum tastings, and […]
Santa Barbara Yacht Club and the Santa Barbara Sailing Club welcomes the following classes to the 2017 Goleta Beach Race and picnic: PHRF, CHRF and One design fleets. Online registration: bit.ly/2uWqXv5.
The annual 22-mile aquatic marathon to Manhattan Beach Pier kicks off Aug. 27 at the Catalina Island Isthmus Cove. Former L.A. County lifeguard Bob Hogan launched the race in 1955. More information, including how to register, is available at catalinaclassicpaddleboardrace.org.
The Ocean Shark Excursion is an opportunity for children to learn about sharks and conservation. Myths will be dispelled and critical thinking skills will be fostered. The day’s activities begin with a shark researcher presenting videos of her personal diving experiences. The group will then board a boat and be taken on an ocean excursion […]
This course provides basic boating knowledge to help determine what kind of boat you need. The class will also cover boating laws, safety, trailering, navigation as well as knots and lines. Dates for this course are Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 19, 26 and Oct. 3. Cost: $50. Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Location: First United Methodist Church, […]
A selection of Dale Chihuly’s artwork illuminates at night as part of a special outdoor exhibition at Catalina Island Museum. Guests can enjoy a beverage while taking in the illuminated outdoor selections on the museum’s second level plaza. Extended hours are offered every Thursday through Aug. 31. Contact the museum at 310-510-2424 for specific hours […]
LA Fleet Week is an annual public event at the Port of Los Angeles, Sept. 1-4, dedicated to the U.S. armed forces. Food, fireworks, entertainment and educational activities are all a part of the festivities during the labor day weekend. Tours aboard military vessels are free but require a reservation. Website is lafleetweek.com.
The 4th annual Kevin Woyjeck Memorial Saltwater Fishing is currently sold out. The public is still welcome to attend the reception at the Boathouse on the Bay following the fishing tournament. The charter boats return at 4:30 p.m. The reception following the fishing includes an awards ceremony and raffle prizes at the restaurant. Those not […]
Alamitos Bay Yacht Club welcomes members of yacht clubs and sailing organizations to participate in the Labor Day Regatta. Boats in various classes participate in this race including Lidos, Sabots, Hobies, Lasers and more. Ocean classes will race behind the breakwater with bay classes racing in Alamitos Bay. Entry fee: $40 per boat in the […]
Shoreline Yacht Club (SYC), Dana Point Yacht Club (DPYC) and Dana West Club (DWYC) host the Long Beach to Dana Point Race. SYC will have dinner and a no-host bar available for racers on Sept. 1 and a breakfast buffet on Sept. 2. The race takes place on Sept. 2. DWYC hosts an after-race party […]
Alamitos Bay Yacht Club hosts four days of racing, Sept. 6-9, with the 2017 Formula 18 Americas Championship. Boat membership with a National or International Formula 18 Catamaran Association is required to qualify for this race. Entry fee: $400 per boat. Online registration: abyc.org/regattas/f-18-american-champ-regatta.
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 […]