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Spooky Seas

The adventures start with a haunted tour first aboard Pilgrim then the Boathouse followed by the Mad Scientist Lab. Tours start every 10 minutes from 6:00 pm to 8:50 p.m. on both days. A variety of education activities for kids of all ages will be offered at the Ocean Educational Center. Cost for tour and activities: $10/adult […]

Baja Ha-Ha XXIV

Baja Ha-Ha XXIV Cruiser Rally starts in San Diego, stops in Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria, and finishes in Cabo San Lucas . Registration is nonrefundable and closes at noon on Oct. 29. Information is available online at baja-haha.com. .

Marina Spooktacular

Halloween daytime activities for children and evening events for ages 13 and older. Explore haunted pirate ships. Admission is free. Location: Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey. Website: bit.ly/2froqR1.

Halloween in the Garden

Catalina Island Conservancy hosts the 2nd annual Halloween event at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden from 4-8 p.m. The Families in Nature program sponsors a "spooky trail" for young children. Older kids and adults can venture along the "Trail of Fright," which is "not for the faint of heart." Games, prizes, crafts, face painting, […]

Coconut Milk Run

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Capt. Jerry Murphy, MD, Retired Navy, USCG Master, Pilot, HAM Operator, Veteran Cruiser. Topic: Coconut Milk Run - routing, stories and lessons learned while crossing the Pacific in a small cutter. Time: 6-8 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.) Location: Back door of Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine, 2804 Cañon Street, San Diego (near […]

Downwind Sailing Techniques

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Bruce Brown, Bruce Brown & Assoc, Sailor, Member-US Sailing Safety at Sea & USCG Trainer. Topic: Downwind Sailing Gear & Techniques – plus Essential Safety Prep for Coastal Cruising. Time: 6-8 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.) Location: Back door of Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine, 2804 Cañon Street, San Diego (near Shelter Island). […]

Boat Electric

Lots to talk about and cover. This is a on-going Wednesday evening class. Don Johnson instructor. Topics include delivering power, engine starting, generating and storing power, electrical wiring, circuit breakers panels, magnetic influence, terminal fittings and just a ton of information. Call Chula Vista Marina, 619.691.1860.  The classes are on going and scheduled for November 1, 8, 15, […]

Maintain Your Outboard Motor

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Tom Teevin, Veteran Cruiser, Outboard Service Mechanic & Educator-Faculty, SDCCU. Topic: Info & Troubleshooting Tips to Maintain Your Outboard Motor while Cruising in Mexico. Time: 6-8 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.) Location: Back door of Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine, 2804 Cañon Street, San Diego (near Shelter Island). Cost: $3 per person.   […]

Southern California’s Sea Turtles

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Sabrina Mashburn, MSEd., MAS, Wildlife Biologist, Marine Ecologist & Environmental Consultant. Topic: Southern California's Sea Turtles: Where to See Them and How Boaters Can Help Them. Time: 6-8 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.) Location: Back door of Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine, 2804 Cañon Street, San Diego (near Shelter Island). Cost: $3 per […]

Fall Pt. Fermin Inverted Start Charity Race

The 2017 Fall Pt. Fermin Inverted Start Charity Race benefits “Rainbow Services,” which supports victims of domestic violence. Location: Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club, 211 West 22nd St., San Pedro. Club information: cbyc.org. Online registration: bit.ly/2wZU2EL.

Butler Cup

The Butler Cup will be hosted by Long Beach Yacht Club. Location: LBYC, 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach. Phone number: 562-598-9401. Club information: lbyc.org. Online registration: bit.ly/2xL5xEx.

Weekend Navigator

This 4-day weekend course is on navigation. Advanced registration is required. Contact Jack Guida, [email protected], 760-207-7180. Location: Oceana East 1, Community Clubhouse, 3801 Cinnamon Way, 861 Parsley Way, Oceanside,  CA  92057. Cost: $90 (lunch is provided each day). More information is available online at wow.uscgaux.info/pe_class_flyer.php?unit=114-12-07&course=20698.