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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunset Aquatic Marina will host its annual Marine Gear Swap Meet. Buy, sell and trade new and used marine-related items. Free Admission. Booth space is free to marina tenants. Cost for all other vendors is $15 per space. Location: 2901 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649. For booth reservations, call the marina office at 562-592-2833 […]
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: May 3. E-mail […]
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. Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Location: Huntington Harbour Yacht Club, 3821 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, California 92649. Contact: Desiree De Liser. Email: [email protected]. […]
On Day One, bring your own Boston Whaler and join other Boston Whalers for a 2.5-hour whale watching excursion from Santa Barbara harbor. The whale watching is scheduled from 9-11:30 a.m. Pre-registered to reserve free Whaler merchandise and receive a fleet photo after the event. For more information and to register, go online.
Volunteers meet every first Saturday of the month to help clean the harbor. On Saturday, May 6, meet at Newport Aquatic Center and check in at the Rotary club pop up tent for instructions on where to paddle a kayak to collect trash from the bay. Help Your Harbor website: helpyourharbor.com.
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.
On Day Two, bring your own Boston Whaler and join other Boston Whalers for the fishing excursion with prizes for first catch, largest and more. The fishing tournament takes place on May 7 from 7-11 a.m. Pre-registered to reserve free Whaler merchandise and receive a fleet photo after the event. For more information and to […]
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.
Overview of VHF with DSC. Integrating GPS, AIS and chart-plotters. The importance of testing the VHF antenna and methods of testing. Speaker: Carl Chiverton, Boat Services, Owner/Technician. Location: West Marine, 3433 Via Lido, Newport Beach, California 92663. Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Call: Tamara at 949-791-9054 or email [email protected].