This nine-week course begins on April 20 and continues through June 22. These classes are provided by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 5-12. The course will include extensive navigation/plotting exercises in class. It will also cover piloting, dead reckoning, chart reading and interpretation and much more. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church […]
This course teaches navigation by using GPS, the back-up skill of navigation using charts, navigation plotting tools and dead-reckoning. Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Del Rey Yacht Club, 13900 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey, California 90292. Cost: $85. Contact: Allen Bakalyar. Phone: 310-720-9911. Email: [email protected].
Harbor Island West Marina is holding a Marine Gear Swap Meet. Admission is free, and space is free. There will be complimentary coffee, donuts and entertainment. Location: 2040 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, California 92101. Advanced registration required for vendor space. Phone: 619-291-6400. Email: [email protected].
Southwestern Yacht Club’s second Benefit on the Bay event is the Beacon of Light Reception. This reception will have food, cocktails, music, wine raffle games and a silent auction. Proceeds go to ElderHelp of San Diego, a nonprofit organization benefiting independent living for seniors. Cost: $55 per person. Contact: Bobbie Irwin by emailing [email protected] for […]
The 2017 George Griffith Series is hosted by Los Angeles Yacht Club. The club is located at 285 Whaler’s Walk, San Pedro, California 90731. Phone: 310-831-1203. Website: LAYC.org.
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. Contact: Peter Dawson at [email protected]. Phone: 951-202-1584. Cost: $75 includes breakfast and lunch.
The Newport Ocean Sailing Association is hosting an event to kick off the Newport to Ensenada Race week. The public is welcome to attend. The celebration will take place at Marina Park. There will be sailing demonstrations, tours aboard race boats, cars on display as well as Coast Guard boat rides for children. Parking is […]
This six-week course begins April 26 and held every Wednesday evening until June 14. This course is an introduction to the basics of coastal navigation to acquaint you with the tools and skills required to be successful – great for novices or a refresher course for experienced sailors. Covers navigation theory, plotting and course determination, […]
The Newport Boat Show is having its 44th year showcasing over 200 boats. The big boat venue is the beautiful revitalized Lido Marina Village. The official sponsor is Duncan McIntosh Co. Inc., publisher of Sea Magazine, Boating World, The Log and Editor & Publisher. There will be free parking with shuttle and a courtesy guest […]
This N2E overnight race consisting of 125 nautical miles takes off from the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach at 11 a.m. All levels are welcome with 50 trophy categories and three classes of sailboats: monohulls, multihulls, and cruisers. Entry fee: $275. Register online.
Skip Randall, our onsite retired Physician Assistant, will show you what you need in your medical bag, will provide an overview of what could happen on the water and will explain what you can do in an emergency. Time: 9:30-11a.m. Call Chula Vista Marina: 619-691-1860.
This two-day boating course 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. Contact: Jack Guida. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 760-207-7180. Cost: $50 includes lunch both days. Preregistration required. Registration Deadline: April 26.