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Boating Skills & Seamanship

This course is designed for both the experienced and beginner boater. Topics include boater language, types of boats, trailering, marine engines, lines and knots, weather, radio and much more. Class […]

Bioluminescence Night Cruise

Passengers aboard Ocean Institute’s R/V Sea Explorer will learn about bioluminescence. This phenomenon is a sight to be seen when marine life creates streaks of light in the ocean darkness […]

Wine and Roses Regatta

Catamaran races take off at Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara, Aug. 19-20, for the annual Wine and Roses Regatta. This charity regatta benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Santa Barbara Yacht Club […]

Weekend Navigator

This course covers the use of GPS and other electronic devices as well as the back-up skill of navigation using charts, navigation plotting tools, and dead-reckoning. This class is for […]

About Boating Safely

This beginner boating class provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Topics include types of boats, trailering, navigation and more. Time: 8 […]

About Boating Safely

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: 9:30-11 a.m. Location: Chula […]

Seabreeze Book & Charts

South bound cruisers had to make do with charts that were outdated at best. Seabreeze can now provide charts for Mexico from the Mexican Navy. Accurate for use with GPS […]

Basics of Marine Radio

Learn how to operate one of the most important safety devices on your boat. Includes hands on experience in making and responding to calls. Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Dana Point […]

Chihuly At Sunset

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 […]

King Harbor Race Week

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 […]

Goleta Beach Race

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: […]

2017 Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race

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. […]