This USPS and Ventura Sail and Power Squadron's introductory class to boating includes: safety equipment, navigation aids, rules, local and federal laws, anchoring, seamanship and more. When: Sept. 13-Nov. 8. Time: 7-9 p.m. p Information: 805-876-4877.
This San Diego Sail and Power Squadron course will cover everything from the basic elements of how a sailboat works to sail trim, rig tuning, and sailboat racing. Location will be at instructors home. Cost: $70, Power Squadron members; $80 for two Power Squadron members sharing one book; $140, non-members. Information: Squadron Educational Officer […]
This USPS and Ventura Sail and Power Squadron's class covers VHF radio, global maritime distress and safety, long range marine radio procedures, FCC Rules, licenses and more. Time: 7-9 p.m. Where: Offices of Vance Thrift & Biller LLP, 181 South Ash St., Ventura. Cost: $60, USPS members; $90, non-members. Information: 805-876-4877.
American Legion Yacht Club hosts this regatta which includes a race on Sept. 16 to Alamitos Bay, a race on Sept. 17 to the Isthmus and one on Sept. 18 to Newport Beach. Find out more at https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/13368.
Author and sailor Sally-Christine Rodgers will share memories from the 3,000 nautical mile trip to French Polynesia she took with three children under the age of 10. Cost: Free. Information: RSVP to [email protected].
This USCG Auxiliary class provides students an in-depth boating safety course, covering several topics ranging from an introduction to boating to navigation. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: Sue Hutchings, 714-309-5789 or [email protected]; Desiree De Liser, 925-788-9414.
Multiple bars, live bands, costume contests and treasure hunts are scheduled for this annual event. Where: Two Harbors, Catalina Island. Information: tinyurl.com/buccaneer-days-2016.
Boat handling, equipment, Rules of the road and more will be covered in this USCG Auxiliary course. When: Sept.21-Dec. 7. Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Information: Mary Baine, 714-834-1069 or [email protected]; Fred Sendra, 714-979-3247.
Piloting is the first course in the sequence of USPS courses on navigation, covering the basics of coastal and inland navigation. This course focuses on navigation as it is done on recreational boats today and embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to […]
The Catalina Wine Mixer will include wine tastings, live bands, DJs and gourmet food. Where: Descanso Beach Club, Catalina Island. Information: visitcatalina.com.
The San Diego Sail and Power Squadron is holding this course for beginner boaters. Cost: $55, Power Squadron members; $65, non-members. Information: Squadron Education Officer at [email protected].
One day each year, the Catalina Island Museum opens its doors free of charge to celebrate National Museum Day. During this year’s National Museum Day celebration, members and guests will have the opportunity to experience the museum’s new Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building. Learn about Catalina Island’s rich and diverse history in its digital theater and […]