Piloting is the first course in a series of U.S. Power Squadron 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. But in the event of a GPS failure traditional basic plotting […]
The three-day festival kicks off with a Parade of Sail on Sept. 9 followed by two days of boat tours, educational tours aboard the tallships and more.
This family-friendly fishing tournament is open to boats of all brands. The tournament launches from Newport and wraps up with a banquet Sunday evening. Categories include tuna, dorado, swordfish and marlin release, with extra prizes for Junior Angler, Lady Angler and Top Boat. Time: 5:30 p.m., Sept. 9 Kick-off party. Information: Caprice Baxendell, 562-598-9433 or […]
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 05-12 is offering this eight-week sailing class that is ideal for anyone over 12 years old interested in learning to sail. Time: 7:30 p.m. When: 8 weeks. Where: Long Beach Community Service Room at the Firehouse, 5375 East Second St. Cost: $45. Information: Bob, 562-493-3479 or [email protected].
The Sea and Air Parade is only one element of the many activities planned for Fleet Week. The parade will take to the sea and air on Sept. 10. The parade will begin in Shelter Island with viewing areas along the bayfront. Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: San Diego Bay. Information: fleetweeksandiego.org.
This USCG Auxiliary class will cover topics ranging from how a sailboat sails, legal requirements to inland waterways and much more. When: Sept. 12-Nov. 14. Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Cost: $80. Information: Allen Bakalyar, 310-720-9911 or [email protected].
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.