Join more than 500 volunteers for one of the largest annual dive events at Avalon Harbor to aid in keeping the water and surrounding areas clean; the event will be held Feb. 24. An event that began in the ‘70s, Avalon Harbor now only allows diving once a year for this incredible endeavor to pick […]
Have you been looking for a place to learn the basics of sailboats and sailing? Has it been a while and you need a refresher on how to tie a bowline? Here’s […]
Join Kevin Ryan, Owner and President of Outbound Yacht Services, to learn all about operating the systems your boat offers. Dana Point Aventura Sailing Association will host this event and […]
Bryce Fuller, Marine Electronics Expert, will speak at South Coast Yachts in Newport Beach about everything electronic for the boat techy. South Coast Yachts is located at 251 Shipyard Way, […]
Keith Magnussen of Ullman Sails in Newport Beach will speak at this fun-filled, educational seminar about his adventures. The Baja Bash marks the return of the “downwind” Baja Ha Ha Cruisers Rally. Magnussen’s presentation will include stories, pictures, locations of the best anchorage and surf sports from this year’s Bash and more. This event will […]
California Yacht Club will host a fascinating presentation by John Sangmeister, Entry Chair of Transpac 2019 yachting regatta. In its 50th year, Transpac is an offshore race that covers 2,225 nautical miles, starting at Point Fermin, San Pedro and ending at Diamond Head, Honolulu; the race takes place in July. Join the presentation and learn […]
Commander Marco Carvalho of San Diego Sail and Power Squadron will be holding a piloting course at Southwestern Yacht Club from April 24 until June 26. Each class will be […]
A course perfect for the recreational boater, Josh Mullins of Boatswain's Locker will cover everything from the general overview of basic diesel engine maintenance to the kinds of tools to have onboard. This event will be hosted at West Marine, located at 3422 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663. RSVP to save your spot by […]
Balboa Sail & Power Squadron proudly presents the Ready, Set, Wear It! event on May 19 to promote National Safe Boating Week, taking place during May 19-25, which coincides with the official launch of the 2018 Safe Boating Campaign. U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in four out […]
Looking to find a treasure trove of used and new marine equipment? Stop by Sunset Aquatic Marina’s annual Marine Gear Swap Meet on Cinco de Mayo. In addition to the marine-related products on offer, there will also be a taco booth, refreshments and other giveaways. Booth spaces are on offer to marina tenants for free […]
Peter Haynes will instruct a course at Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club using a combination of animated PowerPoint slides and interactive activities to help all ages understand the rules of sailing. The course will be an extensive look at all rules, including some of the latest changes from 2017. The event will take place at Bahia […]
Accomplished local sailor, Drew Freides, who won the 2017 Melges 20 World Championship, will speak at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club. Freides will share what it was like competing against 40 sailors from four continents during last year’s Melges 20 in Newport, Rhode Island and the decision to put designing high-performance racing yachts on hold […]