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.
Barbara Gattuso will present a travel log of her adventures around the world. She has fished on most continents. Time: 9:30 a.m. Where: Park Avenue Community Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido. Information: senioranglersofescondido.net.
Visit some of Catalina’s historic homes during this tour that provides a rare opportunity to visit some of Avalon’s properties never before open to the public. Stops include the Holly Hill House and newly renovated homes. A silent auction will be held after the tour at Overlook hall. Cost: $100. Information: 310-427-2450 or [email protected].
Sun Harbor Marina will host this swap meet where mariners can spend the morning shopping for new items to take back to the boat. Time: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Chili Cook-off starts at 1 p.m. Where: 5000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. Information: 619-222-1167; sun-harbor.com.
This USCG Auxiliary course covers basic coastal navigation. This course is for newer boaters and those in need of a navigation refresher. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Channel Islands Boating Center, 3880 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Cost: $45. Information: Richard G. Heller, [email protected].