Buccaneer Days
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.
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 […]
The parade will take place in San Diego starting at 9 a.m. at Harbor Island. All boats will gather off America's Cup Harbor between Harbor Island and Shelter Island at 9:45 a.m. before heading to the southwest corner of Shelter Island at 10 a.m. past the San Diego fireboat. At 11 a.m. the race will […]
Join fellow yachting enthusiast to relieve a cruising odyssey on some of the most historically famous rivers of North America. California Yacht Club Commodore Hamlin will present pictures and stories from the club’s cruise through the Pacific Northwest where 35 members explored historical sites. Cost: $26, includes dinner and parking. RSVP: [email protected].
All cruisers can lighten the load before sailing off into the sunset. Food by the Taco Man and Galley, music by the Rubber Band (who was a big hit at the Hobie Classic), fire extinguisher refills, and the Canvas and Rope Man will return, as well as loads of good deals. Cost: free to […]
In this USCG Auxiliary course several topics will be covered ranging from an introduction to boating to navigation. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: West Marine, 3433 Via Lido, Newport Beach. Cost: $40. Information: Sue Hutchings, 714-309-5789 or [email protected]; Desiree De Liser, 925-788-9414.
The Ocean Institute will host a public kayak tour of Dana Point Harbor. The event includes a two-hour interactive tour around the harbor; a history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem; admission to the Ocean Institute and a baseball cap and bag.
This USCG Auxiliary course combines the Basic Navigation Course and Advanced Navigation course to teach student the rudiments of navigation by using GPS and chards, navigation plotting toots and dead reckoning. Register by Sept. 26. Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Where: Oceana East Unit 1, Community Clubhouse, 3801 Cinnamon Way, Oceanside. Cost: $85. Information: Jack Guida, […]