America’s Boating Course
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].
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, […]
The 53rd annual race include PHRF Classes, 1,2,3,4,5,8 (Multihull), Southwestern Racing Fleet and AMSS (Ancient Mariner). Deadline for entries is Oct. 3. Information: All information and instructions on how to enter the race are included on the Southwestern Yacht Club website (southwesternyc.org), under PHRF Racing. Or interested parties can contact Race Chairs, Carolyn Sherman, 619-269-1726 […]
Join the Del Rey Yacht Club Race Committee for this presentation by renowned sailor, motivational speaker and author, Peter Isler, for a discussion on racing starts, lane management, position assessment and more. Time: 5 p.m. Where: Del Rey Yacht Club, 13900 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey. Cost: Free. Information: RSVP by calling 310-823-4664 or […]
The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay will host Marilyn Cassedy at its October meeting, where Cassedy will speak on her experience captaining a boat in this summer’s Race To Alaska, which covers 750 miles of coastal waters from Port Townsend, WA to Ketchikan, AK and is limited to vessels without motors. No support […]
Randy Biddle, a vessel historian, will focus on the brig Pilgrim’s history before and after Richard Henry Dana’s voyage aboard the tall ship. Time: 6:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara. Cost: free, members; $10, non-members. Register: 805-456-8747 or sbmm.org.