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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].

National Museum Day at Catalina Island Museum

Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building 217 Metropole Ave, Avalon, CA, United States

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 […]

Baja Ha-Ha Kick-Off Parade

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 […]

Cal YC Yachting Dinner

California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA, United States

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 […]

Marine Gear Swap Meet

Chula Vista Marina 550 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA, United States

  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 […]

About Boating Safety

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. […]

Kayak Harbor Tour

The Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, United States

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 […]

$40

Weekend Navigator

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 […]