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Using Current Nautical Charts

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Capt. Ann Kinner, Veteran Cruiser, USCG Master & Owner, SeaBreeze Nautical Books and Charts. Topic: Update on Using Current Nautical Charts – plus Review of the Newest Charts from 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: […]

Unlocking Offshore Sailing

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Chuck Skewes, Pro-Sailor, Veteran Cruiser, Sail Maker & Manager, Ullman Sails. Topic: Unlocking Offshore Sailing – discussing Storm Sails, Sail Wear & Repair, What to Watch for & more!. 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). […]

Suddenly in Command

This boating safety class is designed for those not generally at the helm to help be prepared with the basics in case of an emergency. Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Dr., Dana Point. Contacts: Eric Gritzmacher ([email protected]; 949-632-2378) and Garry Nelsen (714-234-0731). Cost: $20.

Survive Cruising Boat Work

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker CF Koehler, Veteran Cruiser, Mechanic, Boat Builder & Owner, Koehler Kraft. Topic: Survive Cruising Boat Work & Keep your Diesel Motor Happy – plus Cruiser’s Haul-Out Prep Advice. 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: […]

Baja Southbound

Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine hosts great speaker Capt. Pat Rains, USCG Master, Author & Publisher, Point Loma Publishing. Topic: Baja Southbound: What to Avoid, What to Savor plus Q&A on her books, incl. Mexico Boating Guide. 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). […]

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 […]

Boaters Swap Meet

Peninsula Yacht Marina, located in the Channel Islands Harbor, hosts the semi-annual Boaters Swap Meet. Admission, vendor space and parking are all free. Shop and sell new and used boat equipment, dinghies, marine supplies, kayaks, motors, nautical knick-knacks, tools, electronics, hardware, fishing gear and more. Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Channel Islands Harbor, 3700 Peninsula […]

About Boating Safely

This class informs boaters of what’s important to be safe while on the water. This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Van Nuys Flyaway 2nd Floor, 7610 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. Contacts: Orrei Barasch ([email protected]; 818-384-3778) […]

Sailing from Seattle to San Diego

Join Curtis and Julie Denmark for a presentation on their trip to San Diego from Seattle. They will discuss the preparation, weather, and routing along with the actual experience from their adventure. This will be something you wont want to miss. Call Chula Vista Marina at 619-691-1860.

Happy Harbor Halloween

Halloween celebrations are on the Los Angeles Waterfront. Free family-friendly activities with a costume parade, music, puppets, arts and crafts, face painting, games, reptiles, and more for kids of all ages. Time: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Two locations: Downtown Harbor, 504 S Harbor Blvd., San Pedro & Wilmington Waterfront Park, 1004 W. C Street, Wilmington.

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.

Kids Seaside Trick or Treat

Children in costume can visit Ventura Harbor’s participating shops and restaurants for free treats. Face painting and other activities will be at Ventura Harbor Village as well from 1-3 p.m. Website: bit.ly/2g66ufD.