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Sailing Skills & Seamanship

Del Rey Yacht Club 13900 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, CA, United States

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. […]

$80

ABC Boating Course

Ventura Yacht Club 1755 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA, United States

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. […]

$50

Sailing Class

  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 […]

Marine Communications Systems

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. […]

Blue Water Regatta

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 […]

LAYC Author Event

LAYC 285 Whalers Walk,, San Pedro, CA, United States

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: […]

About Boating Safety

West Marine 3433 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA, United States

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 […]

$40

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.

Boating Skills & Seamanship

Newport Harbor Department 1901 Bayside Dr., Corona del Mar, CA, United States

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 […]

$60

Piloting Course 

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 […]

The Original Catalina Wine Mixer

  The Catalina Wine Mixer will include wine tastings, live bands, DJs and gourmet food. Where: Descanso Beach Club, Catalina Island. Information: visitcatalina.com.

America’s Boating Course

Southwestern Yacht Club 2702 Qualtrough St., San Diego, United States

  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].