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Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-42 will present this class at California YC, 4469 Admiralty Way. The cost is $35; couples are $45, if paid in advance.

http://uscga1242.org/classes.html

How to Read a Nautical Chart

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey -- California YC
Contact: USCG Flotilla12-42

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla12-42 will present this class from 7-9:30 p.m. on two consecutive Tuesdays at California Yacht Club, 4469 Admiralty Way. The cost is $40, due the first night of class; couples are $50, if paid in advance.

http://uscga1242.org/classes.html

Pirate Party on the Embarcadero

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: San Diego Maritime Museum
Contact: San Diego Maritime Museum at (619) 234-9153, ext. 101

Kids' costume contests, carnival games, cannon firings, weapon demonstrations, sword fights, mermaids and a scavenger hunt for pirate treasure are among the activities planned. Tickets are $15 for adults; $8 for children 12 and younger.

http://www.sdmaritime.org

Duck-A-Thon

Category: General Events
Date: Friday, May 18, 2012
Location: Huntington Beach
Contact: Duck-A-Thon at (714) 500-0382

This three-day event -- including a Sunset Wine Tasting May 18 and rubber duck races off the Huntington Beach Pier May 19-20 -- raises funds for AltaMed's Huntington Beach Community Clinic.

http://www.duckathon.org

Nautical Swap Meet

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Santa Barbara Harbor
Contact: Brian Slagle at (805) 897-1962

30-40 vendors are expected, with a wide variety of marine gear, boating items and miscellaneous. Vendor spaces are $10 (reservations required by May 10), buyers will be admitted free. Free refreshments will be provided.

http://www.santabarbaraca.gov

Santa Barbara Clean Sweep

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Santa Barbara Harbor
Contact: Brian Slagle at (805) 897-1962

Divers and shoreside volunteers will clear trash and debris from the harbor.

Bottomfishing Tournament

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: San Diego -- Southwestern YC
Contact: Southwestern YC at (619) 222-0438

The Southwestern YC Anglers' 42nd annual tournament is a fundraiser for San Diego Hospice and the Institute for Palliative Medicine. Registration is $75.

http://www.southwesternyc.org

Marine Gear Swap Meet

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Huntington Beach -- Sunset Aquatic Marina
Contact: Sunset Aquatic Marina at (562) 592-2833

Buy and sell new and used marine-related items at Sunset Aquatic Marina, 2901 Edinger. Free admission. Booth space is $20 for nontenants, free for tenants. Email sunsetaquatic@gkind.com for booth reservation.

Los Angeles Harbor International Film Festival

Category: General Events
Date: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Location: San Pedro
Contact: L.A. Harbor Film Festival

The four-day festival takes place at the Warner Theater, 478 Sixth St. Many programs are planned. General admission for festival programs is $10.

http://www.laharborfilmfest.com

Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber Day

Category: General Events
Date: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Location: Avalon
Contact: chamberday.org at (310) 652-4990

A group dive will raise funds to support the island's hyperbaric chamber. The cost is $90, with $30 going toward food and air fills supplied by dive boats participating in the event.

http://www.chamberday.org

Boaters' Swap Meet

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910
Contact: Chula Vista Marina at (619) 862-2819

This Cinco de Mayo event will include Mariachi music, tamales and tacos, along with great deals.

http://www.cvmarina.com

Fishing Swap Meet

Category: General Events
Date: Sunday, May 06, 2012
Location: Cerritos
Contact: Daniel Hernandez Youth Foundation at (562) 865-3764

Daniel Hernandez Youth Foundation Fishing Swap Meet at 11138 Business Circle, Cerritos. Selling Spots $35.

http://www.sport-fishing.com

Swap Meet

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Location: Oceanside -- Oceanside YC
Contact: Bob Olson at (760) 500-0849

Oceanside YC Swap Meet, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at the end of North Harbor Drive.

Silver Gate Yacht Club No-Swap Sale

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Location: San Diego - Silver Gate YC
Contact: Silver Gate YC at (619) 222-1214

This “Clean Out Our Shed Sale” to benefit the Silver Gate YC Junior Sailing Foundation is being held lieu of the usual yearly swap meet. There are marine items, tools, dock boxes and other desirable items. Everything must go -- cheap!

http://www.sgyc.org

Raw Water Pump Repair

Category: Classes
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Chula Vista -- Chula Vista Marina
Contact: Chula Visa Marina at (619) 862-2819

This hands-on class will cover diagnostics, disassembly and reassembly of raw water pumps, and impeller replacement. South Bay Sail and Power Squadron will present this class, in the Marine Room.

http://www.cvmarina.com

GPS for Mariners

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey -- California YC
Contact: Coast Guard Auxiliary

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-42 will offer this course at California YC, 4469 Admiralty Way. Course participants who have GPS hand-held units may bring these to class for hands-on training. A $35 fee will be due the first night of class. Couples may take this class for $45, if paid in advance.

http://www.uscga1242.org

First Mates Class

Category: Classes
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Location: Chula Vista -- Chula Vista Marina
Contact: Chula Visa Marina at (619) 862-2819

Frank Dixon will teach this class from 6-9 p.m. in the Marine Room at Chula Vista Marina.

http://www.cvmarina.com

Basic Weather and Forecasting

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Location: Long Beach -- Shoreline YC
Contact: Dick Daybell at (714) 801-7319

U.S. Power Squadrons will present this seminar at 7 p.m., at Shoreline YC, 386 S. Shoreline Drive. The cost is $10 for the seminar; $20 for seminar materials.

Marlinspike Seamanship

Category: Classes
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Chula Vista -- Chula Vista Marina
Contact: Chula Visa Marina at (619) 862-2819

South Bay Sail and Power Squadron will present this course on knots, splices, line handling and uses of rope, in the Marine Room at Chula Vista Marina.

http://www.cvmarina.com

Sea Festival

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Santa Barbara - Maritime Museum
Contact: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum at (805) 962-8404, ext.115

Fun for the whole family, including arts and crafts activities, hard hat diving demos, sea song sing-alongs, live music, food, surf art and more. Free for museum members and children younger than 12; $4 for nonmembers.

http://sbmm.org

Dockwalker Training

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: San Diego - Bay Club Hotel and Marina
Contact: Vivian Matuk at (415) 904-6905

The California Department of Boating and Waterways and the California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean and Green Program invite boaters to a free training session to become Dockwalkers. Volunteers are trained to conduct face-to-face boater education sessions and distribute boater kits with educational information while visiting marinas, boat launch ramps, boat shows and events.

http://boatingcleanandgreen.com

Boaters' Yard Sale

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey Marina
Contact: Marina del Rey Marina at (310) 822-0316

This fifth annual event is scheduled from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Marina del Rey Marina, 13524 Bali Way. Sale spaces are $10.

Catalina Conservancy Ball

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Avalon -- Casino Ballroom
Contact: Kathy Perriman

The black-tie gala will include dinner, live and silent auctions, music and dancing, with proceeds benefiting the conservancy. Tickets for the fundraiser are $250 each, and reservations are required by March 31.

http://www.catalinaconservancy.org

Basic Coastal Navigation

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Location: Dana Point -- GetCollegeFunding
Contact: Art Ambrose

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 68 will present this eight-week course at GetCollegeFunding, 24501 Dana Drive (across the bridge on Dana Island). The cost is $75 per person.

Boating Skills & Seamanship

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Location: Orange -- West Marine
Contact: Paul Wilkinson at (714) 665-9494

Hosted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, this class -- for novice and experienced boaters alike -- meets for nine Thursdays at West Marine, 2040 N. Tustin St. The text and materials cost is $45.

Boating Behind the Scenes: Tips & Secrets

Category: General Events
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey -- California YC
Contact: California Yacht Club at (310) 823-4567

Guest speakers for this yachting luncheon program include maritime attorney David Weil, marine surveyor Douglas Johnston, Trident Funding Inc. president Michael Bryant and Oversea Insurance Agency president Scott Jarvie. The luncheon is open to the public, the cost is $16.25 per person and reservations are recommended.

http://www.calyachtclub.com

Introduction to Yacht Racing

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey -- Del Rey YC
Contact: South Bay Yacht Racing Club

Get an overview of the sport of sailing, meet sailors, get hands-on experience and join in a practice race. Sailing experience is not required, but an adventurous spirit is a must. This free all-day event is sponsored by South Bay Yacht Racing Club, in partnership with host Del Rey YC, 13900 Palawan Way.

http://www.sbyrc.org/club/IntroYachtRacing

Dockwalker Training

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Channel Islands Harbor, Coast Guard Recruiting Center
Contact: Vivian Matuk at (415) 904-6905

The California Department of Boating and Waterways and the California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean and Green Program invite boaters to a free training session to become Dockwalkers. Volunteers are trained to conduct face-to-face boater education sessions and distribute boater kits with educational information while visiting marinas, boat launch ramps, boat shows and events. The training session is scheduled at the Coast Guard Recruiting Center, 4202 S. Victoria, Oxnard.

http://www.boatingcleanandgreen.com

About Boating Safely

Category: Classes
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Location: Oceanside -- West Marine
Contact: Jack Guida at (760) 231-6725

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer this two-session class starting at 10 a.m. at West Marine, 1719 Oceanside Blvd.

Weekend Navigator

Category: Classes
Date: Thursday, March 08, 2012
Location: Coronado -- Coronado High School
Contact: Lee Davis at (760) 945-6730

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will host this eight-week course starting at 6:30 p.m. at Coronado High School, Room 602.

Boating Skills and Seamanship

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Location: San Diego - West Marine
Contact: Bill Dabbs at (760) 804-9924

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will host this eight-session course starting at 6 p.m., at West Marine, 1250 Rosecrans Blvd.

Boating Skills and Seamanship

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Location: Coronado -- Coronado High School
Contact: Lee Davis at (760) 945-6730

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer this eight-session course starting at 6:30 p.m. at Coronado High School, Room 602.

About Boating Safely

Category: Classes
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: Oceanside -- West Marine
Contact: Jack Guida at (760) 231-6725

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer this two-session class starting at 10 a.m. at West Marine, 1719 Oceanside Blvd.

Boaters' Swap Meet

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: San Diego -- Harbor Island West Marina
Contact: Harbor Island West Marina at (619) 291-6440

Harbor Island West Marina will hold this event at 2040 Harbor Island Drive.

Dana Point Festival of Whales

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012
Location: Dana Point Harbor
Contact: festivalofwhales.org at (888) 440-4309

This year’s kickoff event is the Magic Migration Parade at 10 a.m. March 3. Other festival activities will include the Whale of a Block Party (10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 3), the Whale of a Sand Sculpting Creation (all day March 3-4), Ocean Awareness Day (March 4), the Whale of a Pancake Breakfast (8-11 a.m. March 4) and the Whale of a Rubber Ducky Race (11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 4). Throughout the festival, event-goers can also enjoy musical entertainment, art shows, barbecues, classic car exhibits, lectures and seminars at multiple venues (including the Ocean Institute) and historic walking tours -- and there will be paddling events and demonstrations of kayaks, sailboats and stand-up paddleboards.

http://festivalofwhales.org

Boating Skills and Seamanship

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Location: Orange -- West Marine
Contact: Paul Wilkinson at (714) 665-9494

Hosted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, this class is designed for novice as well as experienced boaters. Class meets for nine Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at West Marine, 2040 N. Tustin St. Text and materials cost is $45.

Seamanship

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Location: Long Beach -- Shoreline YC
Contact: Marion Seaman at (310) 828-3035

Alamitos Sail and Power Squadron will host this course. The cost is $75 for Power Squadrons, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Shoreline YC, Seal Beach YC and Cabrillo YC members; $125 for the general public. Pre-registration by March 3 is required.

Cottontail Day

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Ventura, Ventura Harbor Village
Contact: Ventura Harbor Village

Activities on the main lawn will include a visit from the Cottontail Bunny, face painting, a petting zoo, hands-on arts and crafts and pony rides. $2 Easter egg hunts are scheduled every 30 minutes (weather permitting) for children ages 1-7.

http://venturaharborvillage.com

Boaters' Swap Meet

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Channel Islands Harbor, Peninsula Yacht Marina
Contact: Peninsula Yacht Marina at (805) 985-6400

Peninsula Yacht Marina will host this event from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at 3700 Peninsula Road. Admission is free. Shoppers will find new and used boat gear, motors, dinghies, nautical knickknacks, tools, electronics, hardware, sails, fishing gear and more. Everyone is welcome to buy, sell or browse.

Nautical Rummage Sale

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: San Pedro, Cabrillo Marina
Contact: Cabrillo Marina at (310) 732-2252

The event, at Cabrillo Marina’s Berth 29 parking lot, will raise funds for the Cabrillo Beach Fourth of July Fireworks Show through space rental fees.

Celebration of the Whales Festival

Category: General Events
Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012
Location: Channel Islands Harbor, Farmers' Market
Contact: channelislandsharbor.org

Live entertainment, educational exhibits, whale-watching excursions, arts and crafts, children’s activities, barbecue and seafood booths, and certified farmers’ and fishermen’s markets are planned at this free event at the Farmers’ Market, 3350 S. Harbor Blvd. (adjacent to Marine Emporium Landing).

http://channelislandsharbor.org

Seamanship

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Location: Long Beach -- Shoreline YC
Contact: Marion Seaman at (310) 828-3035

Alamitos Sail and Power Squadron will host this course at Shoreline YC, 386 Shoreline Drive. This course emphasizes higher-level boating skills and marlinspike seamanship. The cost is $75 for Power Squadrons, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Shoreline YC, Seal Beach YC and Cabrillo YC members; $125 for the general public. Pre-registration by March 3 is required.

Fred Hall Long Beach Show

Category: Boat Shows
Date: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Location: Long Beach -- Convention Center
Contact: Fred Hall & Associates

Sportfishing gear, tackle, boats and outdoor recreation will take center stage -- and numerous entertainment options and free seminars will be available, geared to anglers and outdoors enthusiasts of all experience levels. Show hours are 1-9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors, free for children 15 and younger with a paid adult, and free for active military personnel.

http://fredhall.com

Harbor Tastings and Treasures Fundraiser

Category:
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Santa Barbara
Contact: Fahim Farag at (805) 962-8404, ext. 102

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s annual fundraiser will include more than 30 local restaurants, caterers and wineries competing for awards and preparing tastings for attendees. Tickets are $100 per person. Silent and live auction items include a private tour of the Reagan Ranch for four.

http://sbmm.org

Cruising in the Wake of Darwin: Wonders of the Galapagos

Category: General Events
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey -- California YC
Contact: calyachtclub.org at (310) 823-4567

California YC’s Yachting Dinner will feature this presentation by staff commodore Bill Watkins and his wife, Carol, starting at 6:15 p.m. It is open to the public; reservations are required.

http://calyachtclub.org

"Which Way Marina del Rey"

Category:
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey -- Santa Monica Windjammers YC
Contact: smwyc.org at (310) 827-7692

Santa Monica Windjammers YC will present this lecture by Santos Kreimann, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, at the club, located at 13589 Mindanao Way. A social hour is scheduled from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m., priced at $12 per person. Reservations are requested.

http://smwyc.org

19th annual Scottish Festival Aboard Queen Mary

Category:
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Location: Long Beach
Contact: queenmary.com

Activities, music, food and entertainment are planned to celebrate Scottish culture, from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Adult one-day passes are $22; seniors and military personnel are $20; children 5-11 are $15.

http://queenmary.com

San Diego Rod and Reel Club Swap Meet

Category: General Events
Date: Thursday, March 01, 2012
Location: San Diego
Contact: Fox Ludwig at (619) 610-8426

The San Diego Rod and Reel Club will host a swap meet for fishing gear at the Bali Hai Restaurant, 2230 Shelter Island Drive. Interested vendors should contact Fox Ludwig.

Lorin Weiss Series #1

Category: Racing
Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012
Location: Corona del Mar
Contact: bcyc.org

Saturday Sailors #5

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Location: Long Beach
Contact: sealbeachyc.org

Wet Wednesday

Category: Racing
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Location: Santa Barbara
Contact: sbyc.org

Spring Regatta

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Location: Santa Barbara
Contact: sbyc.org

St. Patrick's Day Regatta

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Location: Channel Islands Harbor
Contact: anacapayachtclub.com

The Border Run

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Location: Newport Beach
Contact: (800) 366-8584

The event offers racing for nearly all boats -- with a 90-mile Long Course to San Diego, a 69-mile Short Course or a 14-mile Sprint Course to Dana Point.

http://www.theborderrun.org

W.D. Schock Memorial Regatta

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012
Location: Newport Beach
Contact: nhyc.org

Berger/Stein Series #2

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey
Contact: dryc.org

Angelman Series #1

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012
Location: Corona del Mar
Contact: bcyc.org

Dana Point Series #3 and #4

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012
Location: Dana Point
Contact: dpyc.org

Cabrillo III

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012
Location: San Diego
Contact: southwesternyc.org

Saturday Sailors #4

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012
Location: Long Beach
Contact: sealbeachyc.org

Guadalupe Island Race

Category: Racing
Date: Friday, March 09, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey
Contact: pssala.com

Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Assn.'s biennial singlehanded and doublehanded race is a qualifier for the Singlehanded Transpac Race.

http://www.pssala.com

SCCA Cruiser Nav Season Opener

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012
Location: Long Beach
Contact: predictedlog.org/SCCA/SCCA.html

Southern California Cruiser Assn.'s first predicted log contest of the season is hosted by Long Beach YC.

http://www.predictedlog.org/SCCA/SCCA.html

Bishop Rock Race

Category: Racing
Date: Friday, February 10, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey
Contact: pssala.com

This Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Assn. race is a qualifying event for the March 9 Guadalupe Island Race.

http://www.pssala.com

Lido 14 Fleet

Category: Racing
Date: Sunday, February 26, 2012
Location: Long Beach
Contact: abyc.org

Winter Series

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: San Diego
Contact: cortezracing.com

Spring Series

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Location: San Diego
Contact: ccyc.org

Spring Series #2

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Ventura
Contact: pbyc.org

Islands Race

Category: Racing
Date: Friday, February 17, 2012
Location: San Diego
Contact: sdyc.org

Sweethearts Regatta

Category: Racing
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Location: Santa Barbara
Contact: sbyc.org

Senior Sabot Fleet

Category: Racing
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Location: Long Beach
Contact: abyc.org

Hot Rum Series #3

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Santa Barbara
Contact: sbyc.org

Spring Series #1

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Ventura
Contact: pbyc.org

Spinnaker #1

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Redondo Beach
Contact: khyc.org

Etchells/Cal 20/Laser Fleet

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Long Beach
Contact: abyc.org

Saturday Sailors #3

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Long Beach
Contact: sealbeachyc.org

Bogart Series #2 and #3

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Corona del Mar
Contact: bcyc.org

Dana Point Series #2

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Dana Point
Contact: dpyc.org

California Dreamin’ Match Race Tour

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: San Diego
Contact: sdyc.org

West Coast Multihulls/Corsair Winter Series #1

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: San Diego
Contact: cortezracing.com

San Diego-to-Puerto Vallarta Race

Category: Racing
Date: Thursday, March 01, 2012
Location: San Diego YC
Contact: Steve Malowney: PV2012@sdyc.org

The 31st biennial race finishes off Punta Mita in Mexico's Banderas Bay. Festivities at the conclusion will be hosted on the beach at Nuevo Vallarta. MEXORC and Regatta Copa Mexico racing follows, March 10-17.

About Boating Safely

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Location: Dana Point -- Aventura Sailing Assn.
Contact: Art Ambrose: fso-pe@uscgaux-danapoint.org

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 68 will host this five-week course on Tuesdays. The cost is $40 per person.

About Boating Safely

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey -- California YC
Contact: USCGAWeb@gmail.com

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-42 will host this four-week class on Tuesdays. The cost is $45 per person; $55 per couple.

GPS for Mariners

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Location: Dana Point -- Coastal Lifestyles by West Marine
Contact: Art Ambrose: fso-pe@uscgaux-danapoint.org

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 68 will host this hands-on class, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 21 and 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 28. The cost is $40 per person.

Safe Boating

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Location: Ventura -- Ventura YC
Contact: venturapowersquadron@gmail.com

Ventura Sail and Power Squadron will offer this eight-week class. The cost of the textbook and materials is $45.

On Water and On Land

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Location: Escondido -- Chamber of Commerce Board Room
Contact: Don Smutz at (760) 931-2615

Coast Guard Auxiliary San Diego North County Flotilla will offer this class. After the classroom portion, on-the-water training will be provided. Text and materials cost is $40.

About Boating Safely

Category: Classes
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Location: Lake Elsinore -- Lake Elsinore Marine
Contact: Peter Dawson at (951) 202-1584

Coast Guard Auxiliary Tri-Lakes will host this one-day course.

Basics of Marine Radio

Category: Classes
Date: Thursday, February 09, 2012
Location: Dana Point -- Dana Point YC
Contact: Art Ambrose: fso-pe@uscgaux-danapoint.org

America's Boating Course

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Location: Oceanside -- Oceanside YC
Contact: Jan Follestad at (760) 453-7060

San Luis Rey Sail and Power Squadron will offer this 12-week course on Tuesday evenings. The cost is $65 and includes a textbook, a chart plotter and dividers.

Suddenly In Command

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey -- California YC
Contact: USCGAWeb@gmail.com

Covers how to control your boat, call for help, determine and communicate your location, and use first-aid and boat repair kits. The cost is $35 per person; $45 per couple.

Suddenly In Command

Category: Classes
Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Location: Dana Point -- Dana Point YC
Contact: Art Ambrose: fso-pe@uscgaux-danapoint.org

The course is designed for those who are not generally at the helm and helps them be prepared with boating basics in case of an emergency.

Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup

Category:
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Location: Avalon
Contact: (310) 510-2595 ext. 123

More than 500 volunteer divers are expected to collect trash and debris in Avalon Bay. An awards ceremony will follow. Proceeds benefit the USC Hyperbaric Chamber and the Given Fund for Ocean Conservation.

Marine Swap Meet

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Location: San Diego -- Pizza Nova Parking Lot by Sun Harbor Marina
Contact: (619) 222-1167

Bargains on all kinds of boating gear and maritime treasures. Vendors can rent a space by purchasing a $10 gift certificate at Pizza Nova. Space is free to marina tenants -- and admission is free to buyers.

http://sunharbor.com

Women's Sailing Association Panel

Category: General Events
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey -- Santa Monica Windjammers YC

Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay hosts a discussion with member skippers including Capt. Fran Weber-Melville, Capt. Jeannea Jordan, Gary and Rosalie Green, Karyn Jones, Wayne Brandow and Gil Speer.

http://wsasmb.org

North U Trim Seminar

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey -- Del Rey YC

The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay and Del Rey Yacht Club will host this event. Instructor Steve Lemay will show ways to improve your team’s boat speed and boat handling.

http://northu.com

Huntington Harbour YC Wine Knot

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Huntington Harbour
Contact: (562) 592-2186

This fundraiser for the Huntington Beach Sailing Foundation will offer tastings of fine wines, craft beers, food, live music, gondola rides and a silent auction. Passports are available for $50 per person.

http://hhyc.org

SCYA Women's Sailing Convention

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012
Location: Corona del Mar

This all-day event is open to all women interested in sailing -- from novices to experts -- and will take place rain or shine. Workshops, racing and speaker Capt. Diane DeWitte are among the highlights.

http://scya.org

Tall Ships Visit Ventura

Category: General Events
Date: Friday, February 03, 2012
Location: Ventura Harbor Village

Tall ships Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington will be docked at Ventura Harbor Village and will offer daily dockside tours, battle sails and adventure sails.

http://historicalseaport.org

Super Bowl Sunday

Category: General Events
Date: Sunday, February 05, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910
Contact: Chula Vista Marina at (619) 862-2819

Join us in the Marine Room and share the afternoon hooting and hollering for your team. The Marina will supply drinks (non-alcoholic and beer). Time and teams playing to be announced.

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Channel Islands Harbor Clean Up Day

Category: General Events
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Location: Channel Islands Harbor
Contact: (805) 984-3366

Vintage Marina Partners will host this event starting at 9:30 a.m. Groups will meet at Seafresh at the Marine Emporium Landing to collect litter and debris by using dinghies, kayaks and by walking along the water’s edge. Clean up will continue until noon. A happy hour lunch will be offered to all participants. Vintage Marina Partners is California Clean Marina Certified.

http://www.vintagemarina.com/events.html

SCYA Midwinter Regatta

Category: Racing
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Location: Throughout SoCal and AZ
Contact: scya.org

In its 83rd year, North America's largest regatta will feature 74 classes racing at 27 venues, Feb. 18-19.

http://www.scya.org

San Diego Anglers Bay Bass Tournament

Category:
Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

The tournament returns to San Diego Bay for its 17th year. The team with the heaviest stringer of five bass wins the $1,500 grand prize.

http://www.sandiegoanglers.com

Christmas dock & boat lighting contest

Category: General Events
Date: Friday, December 07, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

Let’s all show the Christmas community spirit here at the Chula Vista Marina and put on the best display ever seen. Make plans now to participate and enjoy all the festivities.

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Swap Meet

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, October 06, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

Last swap meet of the year, clean out those boats and make some room in all those storage units.

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Annual Dinghy Poker Run

Category:
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

Come and find out at a meeting on 9/22 and sign up for the time of your life as we venture out together on Sunday September 23rd on Chula Vista Marina’s 1st Annual Dinghy Poker Run. Great Fun, Great Prizes and Great Food.

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

FAREWELL TO SUMMER BASH

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, September 01, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

September 1st thru 3rd Labor Day. Bring the family for the last hoorah as we have our FAREWELL TO SUMMER BASH. Everyone is welcome.

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Marine electronics Part 2

Category: Classes
Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Marine Room. Course put on by the South Bay Sail Power Squadron

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

THE RED HOT DAYS OF SUMMER

Category: General Events
Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

Five days of planned activities so bring the family down for a fun filled weekend. July 4th – July 8th

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Marine Electronics

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Course put on by the South Bay Sail and Power Squadron

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Engine Maintenance

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Marine Room, Part Two from April 4th course. Course put on by the South Bay Sail and Power Squadron.

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

“FUN IN THE SUN” WEEKEND

Category: General Events
Date: Friday, May 25, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

Memorial Day Events and Street Dance. May 25, 26 and 27

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Engine Maintenance

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Marine Room. Course put on by the South Bay Sail and Power Squadron

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Marine Electricity

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Marine Room. Course put on by the South Bay Sail and Power Squadron.

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Batteries and charging Systems

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

5:30 to 7:30 in the Marine Room. Course put on by Jesse Brett

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

CPR, AED & FIRST AID SEMINAR

Category: Classes
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

What every boater needs to know in a lifesaving emergency. 11:00 AM to 2 PM in the Marine Room. Class by Lawrence Holt

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Free Class - South Bay Sail and Power Squadron

Category: Classes
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

Time 9am to 11am, in the Marine Room. Course content includes, Bonding, Bottom Paint & Zincs. Learn all about bonding, to minimize the effects of galvanic corrosion.

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Free Class - South Bay Sail and Power Squadron

Category: Classes
Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012
Location: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91910

Time 9am to 11am, in the Marina Room. Course content includes, “Winterization” - What you need to know about winterizing your boat in Southern California for periods of inactivity.

http://www.cvmarina.com/2010-calendar.html

Outboards for Geniuses and Dummies

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Location: Marina Del Rey, Calif.

Presented by Thomas Bartos, Outboards and Watercraft Mechanic at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way. 6:30-7:30 p.m. social hour with dinner afterward. Cost is $8/person.

An Evening with Frank Sinatra

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Location: Marina Del Rey, Calif.

Jimmy Brewster will reprise his ‘An Evening with Frank Sinatra’ show at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way, for your listening and dancing entertainment. Food and conversation start at 7:30 p.m. Music and dancing will begin at 8:30 p.m.

Underwater Parks Day

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Location: La Jolla

Families are invited to celebrate the third annual event as part of the institution’s Science, Exploration and Adventure (SEA) Days.

http://aquarium.ucsd.edu

US Sailing National Sailing Programs Symposium

Category: Classes
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Location: Long Beach

US Sailing will host this conference at the Hilton Long Beach that brings together program directors, instructors, volunteers, parents and industry representatives to share and learn the best practices for running, maintaining and improving sailing programs.

http://training.ussailing.org

Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay Meeting

Category: General Events
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Location: Marina del Rey

The WSA welcomes Nancy Erley, captain of two world circumnavigations, to Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way.

http://wsasmb.org

California Offshore Challenge

Category: Fishing
Date: Saturday, January 07, 2012
Location: Two Harbors

Salt Water Bass Anglers will host this special event limited to 25 teams.

http://saltwaterbassanglers.com

Oceanside Senior Anglers Meeting

Category: General Events
Date: Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Location: Oceanside

. Oceanside Senior Anglers will host “The Southern California Angler” author Brandon Hayward at 9 a.m. at the Country Club Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane.

http://osanglers.org

Millennium Events’ New Year’s Eve Yacht Party

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2011
Location: San Diego

Celebrate aboard Inspiration Hornblower with hors d’oeuvres, desserts, beverages and live music on three decks.

http://newyearsevesandiegoparty.com/yacht

New Year’s Eve on USS Midway

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2011
Location: San Diego

Celebrate the new year aboard USS Midway in San Diego Bay, hosted by Pear Trees Catering. The event includes an open bar, a dinner buffet and dancing to live music from 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

http://peartreescatering.com

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2011
Location: Two Harbors

Boaters can ring in the new year at the Harbor Reef Restaurant with dinner, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight.

39th annual New Year’s Eve Celebration

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2011
Location: Avalon

Hosted in the Casino Ballroom, the gala includes a buffet dinner, dancing, champagne and party favors.

http://visitcatalinachamber.com

Big Bay Balloon Parade

Category: General Events
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Location: San Diego

This annual event will start at 10 a.m. on Harbor Drive and end near Seaport Village. Marching bands, decorated floats and a procession of enormous balloons are expected to fill the downtown streets.

http://holidaybowl.com

Michelle and The 4U2C Band

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 03, 2011
Location: Marina del Rey

The Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way, will host this musical act, followed by a steak dinner. The music continues from 8:30-11 p.m. on the dance floor. Members, guests, and prospective members are welcome. Cost is $18.

San Digeo Bay Parade of Lights

Category: General Events
Date: Sunday, December 11, 2011

San Digeo Bay Parade of Lights

http://www.sdparadeoflights.org

Naples Islands Holiday Boat Parade

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011

Naples Islands Holiday Boat Parade

http://www.naplesca.com

Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee Boat Parade

Category: General Events
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011

Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee Boat Parade

http://www.cruiseoflights.com

Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011

Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights

http://www.mbyc.org

Dana Point Parade of Lights

Category: General Events
Date: Friday, December 09, 2011

Dana Point Parade of Lights

http://www.danapointharbor.com

Port of L.A. Harbor Holiday Afloat Boat Parade

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 03, 2011

Port of L.A. Harbor Holiday Afloat Boat Parade

http://www.portoflosangeles.org

New Year's Eve Celebration

Category:
Date: Monday, December 31, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

40th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration

Category:
Date: Monday, December 31, 2012
Location: Casino, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

King Harbor Christmas Boat Parade

Category:
Date: Saturday, December 08, 2012
Location: Redondo Beach, CA

http://www.khyc.org

Thanksgiving Feast

Category:
Date: Thursday, November 22, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

Catalina Island Eco-Marathon

Category:
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Catalina Swing Dance Festival

Category:
Date: Friday, November 09, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

28th Annual Catalina Island Triathlon

Category:
Date: Saturday, November 03, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Cruiser's Weekend

Category:
Date: Friday, October 19, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

23rd Annual Buccaneer Day's

Category:
Date: Friday, October 05, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

Catalina Island Conservancy Half Marathon

Category:
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

54th Annual Festival of Arts

Category:
Date: Friday, September 21, 2012

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Catalina Island Women's Forum Wine Festival

Category:
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Lido Yacht Expo

Category:
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012
Location: Newport Beach, CA

http://www.lidoyachtexpo.com

10th Annual Microbrew Festival

Category:
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge

Category:
Date: Saturday, September 08, 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

http://www.tunachallenge.org

All Islander Rendezvous

Category:
Date: Thursday, September 06, 2012
Location: Cat Harbor, Catalina Island, CA

26th Annual Jimmy Walker "Buffalo Chip" Toss

Category:
Date: Saturday, September 01, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

Huck Finn Fishing Derby

Category:
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

http://www.surfcityusa.com

22nd Annual Church Mouse Marlin Invitational

Category:
Date: Monday, August 27, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Cabo Hatteras Challenge,

Category:
Date: Friday, August 17, 2012
Location: Newport Beach, CA

http://www.stanmilleryachts.com

Beneteau Rendezvous

Category:
Date: Friday, August 03, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.swyachts.com

14th Annual Children's Challenge

Category:
Date: Saturday, August 04, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

Seal Beach Yacht Club Island Event

Category:
Date: Friday, July 13, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.sealbeachyc.org

San Diego Yacht & Boat Show

Category:
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

http://www.scma.com

14th Annual Gold Star Gold Star Dive

Category:
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Ventura County Boat Show in Channel Islands Harbor

Category:
Date: Friday, July 13, 2012
Location: Channel Islands Harbor, CA

http://www.ci-boatshow.com

ICAST (Int'l Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades)

Category:
Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL

http://www.asafishing.org

July 4 Pancake Breakfast & Dinghy Parade

Category:
Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Location: Shoreline Yacht Club, Long Beach, CA

http://www.shorelineyachtclub.com

11th Annual Dinghy Parade

Category:
Date: Saturday, July 07, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

Two Harbors Children's Festival

Category:
Date: Saturday, July 07, 2012
Location: Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

Two Harbors Firework Show

Category:
Date: Friday, July 06, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbor.com

4th of July Mardi Gras Party

Category:
Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

4th Annual 4th of July Parade

Category:
Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

"Yacht Dog" Dog Show

Category:
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

Stand Up Paddleboard Festival

Category:
Date: Friday, June 22, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

10th Annual Summer Wine Fest

Category:
Date: Saturday, June 09, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

Dana Point Harbor Boat Show

Category:
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Location: Dana Point, CA

http://www.danaboatshow.com

8th Annual Taste of Avalon

Category:
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, Ca

http://www.catalinachamber.com

5th Annual Fly Fishing Festival

Category:
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

White Seabass & Halibut Tournament

Category:
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island,CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

25th Annual Silent Film Benefit

Category:
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

The Avalon Ball

Category:
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Catalina Island Rugby Festival

Category:
Date: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Santa Catalina Film Festival

Category:
Date: Friday, May 04, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Newport to Ensenada Race

Category:
Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Location: Newport Beach, CA

http://www.nosa.org

Newport Boat Show

Category:
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Location: Newport Beach, CA

http://www.newportinwaterboatshow.com

Day at the Docks

Category:
Date: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

http://www.sportfishing.org

Earth Day 2012

Category:
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Easter Egg Hunt at Two Harbors

Category:
Date: Sunday, April 08, 2012
Location: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

3rd Annual Café Art Fair & Exhibitition

Category:
Date: Friday, April 06, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, Ca

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Fred Hall’s Fishing, Tackle & Boat Show

Category:
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Location: Del Mar, CA

http://www.fredhall.com

St. Patrick's Karaoke Party

Category:
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

Catalina Island Conservancy Marathon

Category:
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Location: Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

http://www.catalinachamber.com

SCYA Manning Regatta

Category:
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012
Location: Long Beach, CA

http://www.abyc.org

Los Angeles Boat Show

Category:
Date: Thursday, February 09, 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA

http://www.scma.com

Valentine's Day Sweetheart Special, Two Harbors

Category:
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Location: Catalina Island, CA

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

San Diego Sunroad Boat Show

Category:
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

http://www.bigbayboatshow.com

Long Beach Parade of 1,000 Lights

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Location: Long Beach

Long Beach Parade of 1,000 Lights

http://shorelineyachtclub.com

Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Lights

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011

Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Lights

http://www.channelislandsharbor.org

King Harbor Christmas Boat Parade

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011

King Harbor Christmas Boat Parade

http://www.khyc.org

GPS for Mariners

Category: Classes
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Location: Huntington Beach
Contact: Flotilla Commander Jon Ross at (714) 536-5076

Presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 06-02, this class is scheduled from 8:30 a.m.-noon at Huntington Harbour Yacht Club. Topics include navigation, selecting a receiver and GPS underway. Cost is $35.

Holiday Boutique

Category: General Events
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2011
Location: Marina del Rey

The Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way, will host this free event from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Many gift items from clothing to arts and crafts will be on sale. Westside Band will provide live music. Food will be available. For more information, call (310) 508-9663 or email colbaltbeater@yahoo.com.

Boating Education

Category: Classes
Date: Saturday, November 05, 2011

Vintage Marina Partners will host the first class in their new boating education series at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 5, at Vintage Marina's J Dock in the Channel Islands Harbor. This class will cover practical knowledge on how to properly dock a vessel taught by Capt. Dan Ryder of Sail Channel Islands. This series is open to anyone interested in boating. Vintage Marina Partners is a California Certified Clean Marina management company.

http://vintage-marina.com/

Suncoast Yachts Island Packet Rendezvous, Cat Harbor

Category: General Events
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011

Suncoast Yachts Island Packet Rendezvous, Cat Harbor

http://www.suncoastyachts.com

Oceanside Harbor Christmas Boat Parade of Lights

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011

Oceanside Harbor Christmas Boat Parade of Lights

http://www.oceansideyc.com

Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011

Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade

http://www.mdrboatparade.org

Thanksgiving Feast, Two Harbors

Category: General Events
Date: Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving Feast, Two Harbors

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

Trawler Fest

Category: General Events
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011

Trawler Fest

http://www.trawlerfest.com

Ocean Gala

Category: General Events
Date: Saturday, November 05, 2011

Join the clean water movement with San Diego Coastkeeper at its Ocean Gala annual fundraiser. The event will feature fine dining, contemporary music, recycled art, and silent and live auctions.

http://www.oceangala.org

Harbor Clean-Up Day

Category: General Events
Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011

Hosted by Vintage Marina Partners, groups at the Channel Islands Harbor Clean-Up Day will collect litter and debris by using dinghies or kayaks, or walking along the water’s edge. Groups will meet at Marine Emporium Landing between 9:30 and 10 a.m. The Clean-Up will continue until noon. Vintage Marina Partners is Clean Marina Certified. For more information or to register, contact Vintage Marina Partners at (805) 984-3366.

http://www.vintage-marina.com/events.html

Cruiser's Weekend, Two Harbors

Category: General Events
Date: Friday, October 14, 2011

Cruiser's Weekend, Two Harbors

http://www.visittwoharbors.com

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Suddenly in Command

How to Read a Nautical Chart

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Santa Barbara Clean Sweep

Bottomfishing Tournament

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Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber Day

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Raw Water Pump Repair

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Boating Behind the Scenes: Tips & Secrets

Introduction to Yacht Racing

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About Boating Safely

Weekend Navigator

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Boating Skills and Seamanship

About Boating Safely

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Seamanship

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Nautical Rummage Sale

Celebration of the Whales Festival

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Fred Hall Long Beach Show

Harbor Tastings and Treasures Fundraiser

Cruising in the Wake of Darwin: Wonders of the Galapagos

"Which Way Marina del Rey"

19th annual Scottish Festival Aboard Queen Mary

San Diego Rod and Reel Club Swap Meet

Lorin Weiss Series #1

Saturday Sailors #5

Wet Wednesday

Spring Regatta

St. Patrick's Day Regatta