Gather at Ventura Harbor’s main lawn for this annual dog lovers event. The event will give prizes to pet owners for the “Most Sea-Worthy,” “Cutest,” “Scariest,” “Creative/Original,” and “Best In Show.” Time: noon. Where: Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Information: venturaharborvillage.com.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is hosting a new haunted pirate-themed party for adults ages 21 and up. The evening includes costume contests and prizes, games, live music, photo booth pictures, dancing and more. Time: 8 p.m.-midnight. Where: Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. Cost: $35, include complimentary photos, […]
An intensive all-day seminar using SailMail, including a quick review of the basics, troubleshooting connection problems, how and where to get weather information, how to connect to SailMail via satphones (including the new Iridium GO!) and shoreside connections, how to manage email and archives while cruising, etc. Where: Point Loma Assembly Hall, 3035 Talbot St., […]
Presented by Dick Markie, harbormaster at Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta, MX. Learn local knowledge, best anchorages and cruising tips that will save you time and money. Where: Back door at Downwind Marine, 2804 Cañon St., Point Loma. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., $3 per person.
The USCG Auxiliary, Flotilla 5-12, will host this course that covers boat nomenclature, legal requirements, boat handling, aids to navigation, navigation rules, piloting, engine maintenance, marlinspike seamanship, weather, communications and much more. Time: 7-9 p.m. Where: Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos in Room 4. Cost: $40. Information: CDR Doug Conwell, […]
Peninsula Yacht Marina will once again host this free swap for boaters to find used and new boat equipment, dinghies, marine supplies, kayaks, motors, nautical knick-knacks, tools, electronics, fishing gear and more. Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Peninsula Yacht Marina, 3700 Peninsula Road, Oxnard. Cost: Free admission and free vendor spaces. Information: 805-985-6400.
This four-hour USCG Auxiliary course is a safety primer for those not generally at the helm. Time: 9:30-11 a.m. Where: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Parkway, Mariners Lounge, Chula Vista. Cost: Free. Information: Bill Andersen, 619-922-0231, [email protected].
Enjoy this family-oriented activity that will be held in two locations. Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: San Pedro and Wilmington. Information: portoflosangeles.org.
A spook-tacular seaside is in store for the whole family at Ventura Harbor Village’s Safe Trick or Treat annual Halloween event. The fun-filled day showcases a face painter, arts and crafts. Kids of all ages are encouraged to bring their goody bag to collect candy and treats from Harbor retailers and restaurants. Time: 1-3 p.m. […]
It’s time again for all aspiring ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses to gather on Star of India for some ghostly haunted. Enjoy lantern-led tours around the ship, and hear eerie legends from Star of India’s past. Hear tales of how young John Campbell fell to his death from the rigging and more frightening events. For […]
This two-week cruisers rally starts in San Diego with stops along the coast on the way to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Information: baja-haha.com.
Activities throughout the weekend include a toy drive, silent auction and raffle. Enjoy a day by the water and make a difference in a child’s life. All are welcome to help raise money for CHOC Children’s. Register online at Balboayachtclub.com/onthewater/racing or contact [email protected]. Dates: Nov. 3, 5 and 6