Catalina Island Museum will be debuting the exhibition of Esther Williams: The Swimming Queen of the Silver Screen. Williams, known as “America’s Mermaid,” was an actress whose fame was launched by her swimming career leading to the starring role in many “aqua musicals.” A champion athlete and Hollywood starlet, Williams filmed on Catalina Island. She […]
The 91st edition of the Southern California Yacht Association Midwinter Regatta will take place over the course of two weekends, Feb.8-9 and Feb. 15-16. According to SCYA Commodore John Marshall, the Midwinter Regatta is the largest regatta on the West Coast featuring 25 host venues, over 100 classes and 2,500 sailors. Races will be held […]
Every second Saturday, join a naturalist for a presentation on whales, other cetaceans and marine mammals that can frequently be seen from the Dana Point Headlands. The walk along the Dana Point Preserve will focus on what types of marine mammals we see, how to identify them, where and when to look for them, and […]
Feb. 11-25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. OCC School of Sailing & Seamanship, Newport Beach Registration: https://bit.ly/2FugHPv Cost: $150 for non-members, $85.50 for members
The Channel Islands National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center is hosting two upcoming lectures as part of their “Shore to Sea” series, which focuses on research on the Channel Islands and surrounding waters. On Feb. 13 Laura Kirn will be speaking about Tuqan Man and ancient remains of San Miguel Island. On Mar. 5, […]
This event at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum features stories about maritime heritage and maritime mysteries as well as rare and beautiful paintings dating back to the 1600s. The life and times of historical characters will be portrayed by volunteers in period costume.
Come down to the waterfront in Long Beach where Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor will be hosting a free community event celebrating Mardi Gras, the Christian holiday marking the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. The event features live music, bead throws, a parade, a tarot […]
Feb. 17-21, 6-9 p.m. Training Resources Maritime Institute, 3980 Sherman St Lobby, San Diego Registration: trlmi.com, 619-263-1638 Cost: $495 About: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand, troubleshoot and perform basic preventative maintenance and repairs to their motors.
The California Yacht Club’s free presentations are picking back up for the year, starting on Feb. 19 with a presentation by Chris Bertish, a South-African-born surfer, stand-up paddle boarder, adventurer, and motivational speaker. He won the Mavericks Big Wave Surf contest in 2009. In March 2017 he completed the first solo, unsupported stand-up paddle board […]
Volunteers and divers are invited to join USC's Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies - Catalina Conservation Divers in cleaning up the water around Avalon Harbor on Feb. 22. Last year, 535 participants recovered 2,740 pounds of trash! The cost for non-divers is $30 and $55 for divers who register before Feb. […]
Feb. 29 and Mar. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Channel Islands Boating Center, 3880 Bluefin Cir., Oxnard Michael D. Bick, [email protected] Cost: $45, text book not included About: This course is ideal for all boaters who want to learn basic coastal navigation and/or wish to enhance their piloting and charting skills.
Stop by Ventura Harbor Village during the month of March and experience all things mermaid. All kinds of mermaid merchandise will be available at Harbor Village boutiques from fashion, décor and artwork to pottery and gifts. Waterfront restaurants will be serving seaside themed cocktails. Events will be held throughout the month, including mermaid crafts, meet […]