Sun Harbor Marina will host this swap meet where mariners can spend the morning shopping for new items to take back to the boat. Time: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Chili Cook-off starts at 1 p.m. Where: 5000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. Information: 619-222-1167; sun-harbor.com.
This USCG Auxiliary course covers basic coastal navigation. This course is for newer boaters and those in need of a navigation refresher. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Channel Islands Boating Center, 3880 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Cost: $45. Information: Richard G. Heller, [email protected].
Tour Spirit of Dana Point when it docks in the harbor. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with sail from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Santa Barbara Harbor. Cost: $40, adults; $22 children under 12. Information: 805-962-8404 Ext. 115.
Join world-class chefs and speakers for an afternoon of great food and wine during this event at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM). Time: Noon-4 p.m. Where: SBMM, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara. Cost: $25, advanced tickets and SBMM members; $35, day of tickets. Information: 805-456-8747 or sbmm.org.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is hosting a new haunted pirate-themed party for adults ages 21 and up. The evening includes costume contests and prizes, games, live music, photo booth pictures, dancing and more. Time: 8 p.m.-midnight. Where: Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. Cost: $35, include complimentary photos, […]
Costumed canines gather at Ventura Harbor Village for a fun Pet Costume Contest. Prizes for Sea-Worthy, Creative/Original and more! Time: noon. Where: Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura.
This beginning USCG Auxiliary boating class will provide students with the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license of safety certification in many states. Register by Oct. 10. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Newport Seabase, 1931 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. Cost: $35. Information: Susan Villotti, [email protected]; 714-742-6619 or Richard Weiss, 714-530-4004.
Gather at Ventura Harbor’s main lawn for this annual dog lovers event. The event will give prizes to pet owners for the “Most Sea-Worthy,” “Cutest,” “Scariest,” “Creative/Original,” and “Best In Show.” Time: noon. Where: Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Information: venturaharborvillage.com.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is hosting a new haunted pirate-themed party for adults ages 21 and up. The evening includes costume contests and prizes, games, live music, photo booth pictures, dancing and more. Time: 8 p.m.-midnight. Where: Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. Cost: $35, include complimentary photos, […]
An intensive all-day seminar using SailMail, including a quick review of the basics, troubleshooting connection problems, how and where to get weather information, how to connect to SailMail via satphones (including the new Iridium GO!) and shoreside connections, how to manage email and archives while cruising, etc. Where: Point Loma Assembly Hall, 3035 Talbot St., […]
Presented by Dick Markie, harbormaster at Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta, MX. Learn local knowledge, best anchorages and cruising tips that will save you time and money. Where: Back door at Downwind Marine, 2804 Cañon St., Point Loma. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., $3 per person.
The USCG Auxiliary, Flotilla 5-12, will host this course that covers boat nomenclature, legal requirements, boat handling, aids to navigation, navigation rules, piloting, engine maintenance, marlinspike seamanship, weather, communications and much more. Time: 7-9 p.m. Where: Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos in Room 4. Cost: $40. Information: CDR Doug Conwell, […]