Earn your U.S. Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification through this four-session course that requires students to participate in all aspects of an offshore cruise. The course gives students the hands-on experience necessary for building offshore confidence. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: OCC School of Sailing & Seamanship, 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Cost: $900 Instructor: […]
Fleet Week is an annual patriotic tradition where active military ships recently deployed in overseas operations docks in a major U.S. city for one week. Guided ship tours, military demonstrations and an air show with live entertainment are scheduled. Times vary. Where: L.A. Waterfront. Information: lafleetweek.com.
Compete for the furthest toss at the 30th annual event. Prizes will be awarded for the furthest throws. All chips will be provided. Contact: 310-510-4249.
Racers can kick off their Labor Day three-day weekend with the 39th annual Mission Bay to Oceanside to Southwestern Club Races. The first race, the Butler Invitational Race, is scheduled for Sept. 3 with the second race, Oceanside to Southwestern leg, slated for Sept. 4. Trophies from the first race will be awarded Sept. 3 […]
This annual event is the largest tall ship festival on the West Coast and is hosted at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. A parade of sail, ship boarding’s and on-water sails. Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., weekend; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday. Cost: $7 adult, $5 senior, $5 child.
The sabot regatta will be held on Labor Day and will have three classes: Single Handed, Double Handed and K9. The start will be near the Junior’s Room, where racers will run down to their boats tied up on the dock. The course will be around the Shelter Island Basin. Time: 11:45 a.m., Skippers Meeting; […]
Ben Secrist, vice president of sales and marketing for Accurate Fishing Products, will be the speaker at the September meeting of the Oceanside Senior Anglers.
Members of the public are invited to attend Newport Harbor Yacht Club’s weekly Yachtsman’s Luncheon held every Wednesday. Schedule is as follows: Sept.7: La Nioulargue Classic Yachts race in St. Tropez France. Sept.14: The 2015 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Sept.21: The restoration and spectacular sailing of the Fife 15 Meter racing yacht Lady […]
This USCG class is a comprehensive course designed for both the experiences and the novice boater. The class will provide up-to-date knowledge for handling boats in all conditions. Time: 6-8 p.m. When: Sept. 7-Nov. 9.Where: Maritime Institute, 1310 Rosecrans St., San Diego. Cost: $50. Information: Morgan Appel, 949-981-0120 or [email protected].
Piloting is the first course in a series of U.S. Power Squadron courses on navigation, covering the basics of coastal and inland navigation. This course focuses on navigation as it is done on recreational boats today, and embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool. But in the event of a GPS failure traditional basic plotting […]
This family-friendly fishing tournament is open to boats of all brands. The tournament launches from Newport and wraps up with a banquet Sunday evening. Categories include tuna, dorado, swordfish and marlin release, with extra prizes for Junior Angler, Lady Angler and Top Boat. Time: 5:30 p.m., Sept. 9 Kick-off party. Information: Caprice Baxendell, 562-598-9433 or […]
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 05-12 is offering this eight-week sailing class that is ideal for anyone over 12 years old interested in learning to sail. Time: 7:30 p.m. When: 8 weeks. Where: Long Beach Community Service Room at the Firehouse, 5375 East Second St. Cost: $45. Information: Bob, 562-493-3479 or [email protected].
The Sea and Air Parade is only one element of the many activities planned for Fleet Week. The parade will take to the sea and air on Sept. 10. The parade will begin in Shelter Island with viewing areas along the bayfront. Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: San Diego Bay. Information: fleetweeksandiego.org.
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. Information: Allen Bakalyar, 310-720-9911 or [email protected].
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. Time: 7-9 p.m. p Information: 805-876-4877.
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 will be at instructors home. Cost: $70, Power Squadron members; $80 for two Power Squadron members sharing one book; $140, non-members. Information: Squadron Educational Officer […]
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. Where: Offices of Vance Thrift & Biller LLP, 181 South Ash St., Ventura. Cost: $60, USPS members; $90, non-members. Information: 805-876-4877.
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 to Newport Beach. Find out more at https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/13368.
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: RSVP to [email protected].
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 or [email protected]; Desiree De Liser, 925-788-9414.
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.
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 Sendra, 714-979-3247.
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 on recreational boats today and embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to […]
The Catalina Wine Mixer will include wine tastings, live bands, DJs and gourmet food. Where: Descanso Beach Club, Catalina Island. Information: visitcatalina.com.
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].
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 the opportunity to experience the museum’s new Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building. Learn about Catalina Island’s rich and diverse history in its digital theater and […]
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 9:45 a.m. before heading to the southwest corner of Shelter Island at 10 a.m. past the San Diego fireboat. At 11 a.m. the race will […]
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 from the club’s cruise through the Pacific Northwest where 35 members explored historical sites. Cost: $26, includes dinner and parking. RSVP: [email protected].
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 reckoning. Register by Sept. 26. Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Where: Oceana East Unit 1, Community Clubhouse, 3801 Cinnamon Way, Oceanside. Cost: $85. Information: Jack Guida, […]
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 at the Hobie Classic), fire extinguisher refills, and the Canvas and Rope Man will return, as well as loads of good deals. Cost: free to […]
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. Cost: $40. Information: Sue Hutchings, 714-309-5789 or [email protected]; Desiree De Liser, 925-788-9414.
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 unique ecosystem; admission to the Ocean Institute and a baseball cap and bag.