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distress signals, fi re extinguishers and PFDs. The latest in safety equipment will also be on display at the event. Time: 9a.m.-noon. Where: Moonstone Park, 280 Marina Way, Redondo Beach. Information: Waterfronteduca-
tion.org/boat-safety/.
Do you have an event you’d like publicized in The Log’s Calendar of Events? Email event details at least one month in advance to
editor@thelog.com or send a fax to Ambrosia Brody at 949-660-6172.
Check out the online Event Calendar at
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Boating
Classes MAY
About Boating Safety May 21 Orange • This USCG beginner boating class
will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certifi cation in many states. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: West Marine, 2040 N. Tustin Ave., Orange. Cost: $40. Con- tact: Desiree De Liser, 925-788-9414;
deliserd@yahoo.com.
Anchors, Anchoring and Docking your Boat May 21
Chula Vista • This seminar will discuss approach- ing the anchorage site, assessing what type of bottom you will be working with, setting the anchor, how much scope you will need to let out, when the anchor drags, clearing a fowled anchor, using two anchors, and much more. Landing your boat in the slip and how to tie off your boat will also be addressed. Instructor Don Johnson. Where: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Marina Parkway, Chula Vista. Cost: Free. Information: 619-691-1860.
Weekend Navigator May 21-22 San Diego • The USCG course combines the Basic Navigation and Advanced
Navigation classes. Topics include: fundamentals of waypoint naviga- tion, planning with GPS and paper charts and much more. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Southwestern Yacht Club, 2701 Qualtrough St., Corinthian Room, San Diego. Cost: $50. Contact: Bill Andersen, 619-922-0231; wgan-
der1@hotmail.com.
Suddenly in Command May 28
Chula Vista • This course is designed for those not generally at the helm and will help prepare you with the basics in case of an emergency. Time: 9:30-11: a.m. Where: Chula Vista Marina, 550 Ma- rina Parkway, Chula Vista. Cost: Free. Contact: Bill Andersen, 619-922-0231;
wgander1@hotmail.com.
JUNE
Weekend Navigator June 1, 8, 15 & 22 San Diego • The USCG course combines the Basic Navigation and Advanced Navigation classes. Topics include:
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fundamentals of waypoint naviga- tion, planning with GPS and paper charts and much more. Time: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Where: Southwestern Yacht Club, 2701 Qualtrough St., Corinthian Room, San Diego. Cost: $50. Contact: Bill Andersen, 619-922-0231; wgan-
der1@hotmail.com.
Weekend Navigator June 11 Oxnard • The USCG course combines the Basic Navigation and Advanced Navigation classes. Topics include: fundamentals of waypoint naviga- tion, planning with GPS and paper charts and much more. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: USCG Station Chan- nel Islands Recruiting Center, 142 S. Victoria, Oxnard. Cost: $65. Contact: Doug Williams, 805-382-6701; doug.
williams@roadrunner.com.
About Boating Safety June 11 San Diego • This USCG beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certifi cation in many states. Time:
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Southwestern Yacht Club, 2701 Qualtrough St., Co- rinthian Room, San Diego. Cost: $45. Contact: Dianna Simons, 619-294- 4137;
calusa@cox.net.
GPS for Mariners June 16, 23 & 30 (three wks) Marina del Rey • This USCG class focuses on GPS equipment typically owned by the recreational boater. Topics include: a navigation review, selecting a re- ceiver, waypoint navigation, GPS un- derway and much more. Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Del Rey Yacht Club, 13900 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey. Cost: $45. Contact: Allen Bakalyar, 310-720- 9911;
abakalyar@socal.rr.com.
Do you have a class you’d like publicized in The Log’s Boating Classes section? Email event details at least one month in advance to
editor@thelog.com or send a fax to Ambrosia Brody at 949-660-6172.
Check out the online Event Calendar at
thelog.com.
By Ambrosia Brody
Wooden Boat Festival brings classic vessels to Newport Beach
Balboa Yacht Club to host the free annual event on June 4.
NEWPPORT BEACH — Wooden boat afi cionados will once again have an opportunity to spend a day admir- ing classic makes and models during the third annual Balboa Yacht Club Wooden Boat Festival, June 4. Experienced boaters as well as novices will come
together to enjoy a day fi lled with maritime craftsman- ship during the event scheduled from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Balboa YC, 1601 Bayside Drive. Up to 50 of the “most unique wooden power and sailboats in the country” will be on display both on the landside and in the water, according to the event’s organizers. A featured attraction at this year’s event will be Wild Goose, once the pride and joy of actor John Wayne,
who converted the former WWII mine sweeper in to a 136-foot pleasure yacht. Also not to be missed will be the 55-foot, 40-ton authentic Chinese junk boat, Mei Wen Ti. An awards ceremony to honor Best in
Show (Perpetual Trophy), Best Sailboat, Best Powerboat, Best Human-powered Boat and People’s Choice Award winners is scheduled for 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy art, exhibits, food
and drink, and live music during the show. There will also be a silent auction featuring donated art and items with proceeds benefi t- ting the Balboa YC Junior Sailing Program. Free shuttle service will be provided throughout the day, running constantly between the club and the free
Guests of all ages will enjoy coming aboard classic boats during the wooden boat show held at Balboa Yacht Club in Newport Beach.
parking located at 1600 Newport Center Drive. For more information about the Wooden Boat
Festival visit
bycwoodenboatfestival.com or call 949-673-3515.
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