Ocean Institute is offering children between the ages of 11-13 an experience being a sailor aboard a tall ship from June 26-29. Day one involves preparing for a voyage with crew from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The children then embark with a professional crew for sailing, navigating and learning rope work aboard the schooner, Spirit of Dana Point, […]
Learn how to find your position anywhere in the world using a few techniques, some tools and simple math. This course will prepare you to navigate using the sextant. You will learn to adjust the sextant and take shots at the stars. Also learn how to do sight reduction, altitude reading from the sextant, the […]
WHAT: San Diego Coastkeeper, which protects and restores fishable, swimmable, drinkable waters in San Diego County, has partnered with Iconic Industry, Inc. to host a beach cleanup at Pacific Beach’s Crystal Pier. This effort is part of the company’s efforts to give back to one of their favorite places to live and work and inspire […]
The 14th Annual Dinghy Parade will cruise through the coves of Two Harbor’s West End. Decorated dinghies with a patriotic-theme will have a chance to win prizes for most creative. For more information, call 310-510-4249.
The Old Glory Boat Parade’s theme this year is “America – Where Freedom Sails.” This Fourth of July boat parade starts at Collins Island and proceeds through Newport Harbor from 1-3 p.m. This annual event is sponsored by the American Legion Yacht Club (ALYC) and is free to watch from most public beaches, docks and […]
The Ocean Institute is organizing a sunset cruise. Enjoy wine, beer and light snacks while watching the fireworks aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. To avoid parking issues, consider using the Dana Point Trolley system to get to the Ocean Institute and have a plan for after the cruise. Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $65/adult (13 and […]
Knots, bends, braids, Marlin spike and eye splicing will be covered for this on-going Wednesday nights (June 5, 12, 19 and 26) learning sessions. We all know about the Granny, so we will be working on some of the basics knots like the bowlin, half hitch, the reef knot, the sheet bend, the becket hitch, […]
The San Diego Sail and Power Squadron will be holding a weather course with 2-hour sessions over 10 weeks on Thursdays from July 6-Sept. 16 at the Southwestern Yacht Club. Topics covered include how weather systems form, where to get weather reports and forecasts on the Internet and much more. Cost: $75 for U.S. Power Squadron […]
This three week course, from July 6-20, focuses on GPS equipment for the recreational boater. Location: Del Rey Yacht Club, 13900 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, California 90292. Contact: Allen Bakalyar. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 310-720-9911. Cost: $30.
Mike’s Consignment Marine Supply in Ventura is having their Grand Opening Happy Hour event every Friday afternoon in July. This event includes live music, taco bar, free t-shirts and raffle prizes. Time: 2-7 p.m. Location: 3639 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, California 93001. Drop by and welcome Mike’s to the community. Phone: 805-477-9881. Email: [email protected].
This comprehensive course that will prepare a sailor with the basic information needed to operate sailboats under a variety of conditions. The course book has been fully updated and the course is NASBLA approved. The classes are on Friday evenings from July 7 to Aug. 25. Location: Long Beach Belmont Shore Fire Station #8, 5373 […]
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. Location: West Marine, 3433 Via Lido, Newport Beach, California 92663. Contact: Sue Hutchings. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 714-309-5789. Cost: $40. Registration Deadline: July […]