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 […]
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
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 […]
This outdoor recreation show is the world’s largest sportfishing show, featuring the nation’s leading equipment manufacturers. Fishing tackle, boats, marine accessories, diving, shooting and hunting products and camping gear combine with hundreds of resorts, landings, lodges and outfitters. Show hours are 1-9 p.m. Mar. 4-6, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Mar. 7 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mar. […]
Mar. 5- Apr. 30, 7-9 p.m. Orange County Sheriff Dept - Harbor Patrol, 1901 Bayside Dr., Corona Del Mar Sue Hutchings, [email protected], 714-309-5789 Cost: $60
The Channel Islands National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center is hosting a lecture on the Channel Islands National Park Anniversary as part of their “Shore to Sea” series, which focuses on research on the Channel Islands and surrounding waters. The Mar. 5, will feature Park Superintendent Ethan McKinley. The program is free and open […]
March 7 and 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Chula Vista Marina, Chula Vista Chula Vista Marina, 619-691-1860 or Bill Anderson, 619-922-0231 Cost: $50 or $60 for a couple sharing materials
The Festival of Whales celebrates the return of the migratory gray whale to local coastal waters. Festival highlights include an opening day parade, street fair, art and craft shows and sales, classic car exhibits, paddling and sailing opportunities, boating extravaganza, sand sculpting, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, activities, food, and of […]
The Festival of Whales celebrates the return of the migratory gray whale to local coastal waters. Festival highlights include an opening day parade, street fair, art and craft shows and sales, classic car exhibits, paddling and sailing opportunities, boating extravaganza, sand sculpting, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, activities, food, and of […]
The Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach and the Redondo Pier Association invite the community to join them for this free event on the Redondo Beach Pier. Bring your own kite or purchase one from one of the boardwalk shops. Prizes will be awarded for the best hand-made kite, best ground display, highest-flying kite, […]
The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay will host a panel of women sailors on March 10 who will share a wealth of experiences of living on boats. The event is held at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club at 13589 Mindanao Way. Social hour is at 6 p.m., followed by a light dinner at 7 […]
March 13-April 24, Fridays 7-9 p.m. Long Beach Community Room, 5365 Second St., Long Beach Bob Vatz, [email protected], 562-493-3479 Cost: $30
The Festival of Whales celebrates the return of the migratory gray whale to local coastal waters. Festival highlights include an opening day parade, street fair, art and craft shows and sales, classic car exhibits, paddling and sailing opportunities, boating extravaganza, sand sculpting, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, activities, food, and of […]
Harbor Island West Marina will be hosting a waterfront community blood drive in the marina parking lot on March 14. The Blood Bank Bus will be at the marina from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations for donating required. Contact the marina office at 619-291-6440 or send an email to [email protected] to make a reservation.
March 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona Del Mar BCYC 949 644-9530, Harbor20.org Price: $90 before March 11, includes materials, breakfast and lunch
The public is invited to join Los Angeles Yacht Club in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a flotilla through Cabrillo Marina, Holiday Harbor and Cabrillo Way Marina. Participants who have their own dinghy, paddleboard or kayak should bring them, those without will be able to ride along with someone else. Club members on five host […]
The Festival of Whales celebrates the return of the migratory gray whale to local coastal waters. Festival highlights include an opening day parade, street fair, art and craft shows and sales, classic car exhibits, paddling and sailing opportunities, boating extravaganza, sand sculpting, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, activities, food, and of […]
Mar. 16-20, 6-9 p.m. Training Resources Maritime Institute, 3980 Sherman St Lobby, San Diego Registration: trlmi.com, 619-263-1638 Cost: $495 About: This course is designed to benefit recreational and professional mariners who operate private vessels utilizing 30, 50 and 100 amp ac/dc electrical systems.
March 18, 7 p.m. Chula Vista Marina, Chula Vista Chula Vista Marina, 619-691-1860 About: Don Johnson from the South Bay Sailing Association will discuss effective ways to meet the challenges of cooking on a boat.
The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will host a free family-friendly whale-themed festival March 22 in conjunction with the 23rd annual Celebration of the Whales event at Channel Islands Harbor. The festival will feature hands-on educational booths, including a live touch tank, craft activities, a bounce house, art vendors, contests with prizes, live entertainment, food trucks, […]
Mar. 25- May 6, Weds. 7-9 p.m. Dana Point Yacht Club, Dana Point Eric Gritzmacher, [email protected] , 949-632-2378 Cost: $65
The 44-year-old Fred Hall Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is the largest outdoor recreation show in the nation’s fifth largest county. The show features nearly 500 booths and hundreds of boats. Over 200 outdoor recreation seminars will take place over the four-day event. Hours are noon-8 p.m. March 26 and 27, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. […]
Peninsula Yacht Marina located in The Channel Islands Harbor at 3700 Peninsula Road will be hosting a free Boaters Swap Meet on March 28. There will be new and used boating equipment, dinghies, marine supplies, kayaks, motors, nautical knick-knacks, tools, electronics, hardware, fishing gear and more. Free vendor spaces are available. Call 805-985-6400 for additional information.
April 2-June 4, Thursdays 7 p.m. Oceanside Yacht Club, Regatta Room, Oceanside Registration: americasboatingcluboceanside.org/classroom/ Cost: $77 for members, $97 for non-members
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