24 • Feb. 27 - Mar. 12, 2015 • The Log EVENTS Calendar


Feb. 28 • US Sailing Coastal Safety Seminar, Newport Beach. Presented by Bruce Brown from US Sailing, and specifically designed for Inland and Coastal Racers and Cruisers, the half- day seminar topics include Personal Safety Gear, Man Overboard, Emergency Communication, Search and Rescue … and much more. Event takes place Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. to noon. Fee is $75 per person, which includes a continental break- fast (lunch is available for purchase). Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625. For more information, visit newporttoensenada.com.


7 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will be new and used trailerboats, dinghies, marine hardware, rigging, lines and tackle, electronics, fishing gear, nauti- cal knickknacks, big and small sail- boat and powerboat supplies. Event location is 3821 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard. Call (805) 985-6269 for reser- vations and information. Snacks and beverages available. Parking available on the east side of Victoria Avenue.


March 7 • 14th annual Divers Day, Long Beach. Aquarium of the Pacific’s Divers Day features educational pre- sentations and live demonstrations. Divers who present valid proof of certification with their photo I.D. will receive free admission. Otherwise, $28.95 for adults; $14.95 for children ages 3-11. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information call (562) 590-3100, ext. 0; aquariumofpacific.org.


March 7-8 & 14-15 • Festival of Whales, Dana Point. The 44th annual Dana Point Festival of Whales cel-


March 1-Sept. 15 • Fragile Waters, San Diego. The Maritime Museum of San Diego will present the exhibi- tion, Fragile Waters, a powerful artis- tic and ecological statement reflect- ed in black-and-white images of three renowned photographers and environmentalists: Ansel Adams, Ernest H. Brooks II and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly. The traveling exhi- bition of 119 photographs, many not previously exhibited, takes viewers from the Pacific Coast’s Big Sur, to the piercing cold waters of Antarctica. A series of panel discussions and lec- tures is scheduled. Admission to the exhibit is included with museum admission, $16 for adults, $8 for chil- dren, and group rates are available as well. Some lectures and presenta- tions may be an additional charge. Visit sdmaritime.org or call (619) 234- 9153, ext. 101 for additional informa- tion.


March 4-8 • 69th annual Fred Hall Show, Long Beach. The show fea- tures a large selection of boats, 800 booths, marine electronics, destina- tion resorts and thousands of fish- ing-related items. Activities include a kids’ fish free trout pond, air dogs, duck races, archery shooting range, learn to dive pool, casting ponds, climbing wall and much more. Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center; $13 for adults; Free, kids 15 and younger; (805) 389-3339; fredhall.com.


ebrates the return of the gray whales to local waters. The festival spans two weekends, March 7-8 and 14-15. This year’s festival events include a parade (starting at 10 a.m., March 7), art show, Polynesian culture, classic cars/vintage boat displays, whale watching, marine mammal lectures, carnival, drone exhibition, movies, clam chowder cookoff, barbecue, concert, crafts, rubber ducky derby, sand sculpting and more. During the peak migration season, 40-50 whales pass by Dana Point each day, using the Dana Point Headland’s 200-foot cliffs near the harbor as a landmark to check their migration path. For details, visit festivalofwhales.com or call (888) 440-4309.


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March 13-15 • Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup 2015 Cal Maritime Intercollegiate Regatta, San Pedro. The Port of Los Angeles is proud to sponsor this exciting event, hosted by the California Maritime Academy, for the eighth consecutive year at Los Angeles Yacht Club, located at Cabrillo Way Marina. This world-class regatta promotes environmental awareness, stewardship and team- building among youth, while encour- aging an appreciation for land and sea. For more information, visit layc.org or call (310) 831-1203. Location: Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whaler’s Walk, San Pedro.


March 14 • Catalina Island Marathon, Avalon. This event will feature the exciting marathon course used historically on the Catalina Island Conservancy’s lands, including rugged terrain and spectacular vis- tas. In November 2012, it was ranked No. 6 on weather.com’s “World’s 15 Toughest Marathons” list. For more information, visit bit.ly/1v8iVWl.


March 21 • Peninsula Yacht Marina Boater’s Swap Meet, Oxnard. Peninsula Yacht Marina in Channels Islands Harbor will host a free swap meet from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be new and used boat equipment, dinghies, marine supplies, kayaks, fishing gear and so much more. Admission, vendor space and parking are free. Come join the fun at 3700 Peninsula Road in Oxnard. For more information, call (805) 985-6400.


March 26 • California YC Yachting Dinner, Marina del Rey. Join fellow power, sail, rowing, kayaking and paddleboard enthusiasts for an informative forum addressing major issues impacting the recreational boating community during the “Towards Cleaner Waterways in Marina del Rey” lecture. Panelists include Greg Gibeson, president of


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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium hosts Friendly Whales of Baja whale watching trips


SAN PEDRO – Witness the movements and size of the majestic gray whale during a whale watching trip with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on trips held from March 6 to 14. The nine-day ocean voyage fea-


tures three days anchored in San Ignacio Lagoon where it is common to see gray whales and their calves swim within arm’s length of the skiffs. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium experi-


enced naturalists will lead hikes, give shipboard presentations and provide information on the whales, marine mammals, birds and native island plants.


Guests will visit Todos Santos Island and land on


March 7 • Mariners Swap Meet, Channel Islands Harbor. Channel Islands Landing is presenting its Mariners Swap Meet Saturday, March


San Benito, Cedros and San Martin Islands where they can hike on the offshore islands that are home to elephant seals, Guadalupe fur seals, birds and native vegetation.


The 113-foot Royal Polaris out of San Diego will


serve as the home-away-from-home on the trip and offer comfortable accommodations. The vessel fea- tures a roomy galley and lounge and tasty meals. For more information, or to reserve a spot, call the aquarium’s Program Director Larry Fukuhara at (310) 548-7562 Ext. 223. Fee is $2,800 per person and includes food, lodging, and gratuity for the boat crew.


Recreational Boaters of California; Greg Shem, owner of The Boat Yard; Steve Hathaway, president of California YC and Charles Michaels, vice president and general counsel of LAACO. When: 7 p.m. Cost: $26, includes dinner tax, service and park- ing. Call (310) 823-4567 to reserve your spot.


March 26-29 • 38th annual Fred Hall Show, San Diego. San Diego’s largest on-land boat show combined with a huge selection of fishing tack- le, destination travel exhibits, hunting and shooting exhibits, and tons of fun for kids of all ages. Hundreds of seminars and lots of free activities make this show a big hit year after year. Del Mar Fairgrounds; $16 for adults; Free, kids 15 and younger; (805) 389-3339; fredhall.com.


March 28 • America’s Schooner Cup Regatta, San Diego. Silver Gate Yacht Club will host the 27th running of the America’s Schooner Cup Regatta, benefiting the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. The event is open to schooners of all sizes; berths available for out-of-town schooners. Trophies for Class A and Class B schooners, and entrants in all classes are eligible to win the coveted Schooner Cup. A fun-filled weekend of sailing, music and parties. For more information visit americass- choonercup.weebly.com or email Paul Mitchell at americasschooner- cup@gmail.com.


May 16 • World Trade Week Free Public Boat Tours, San Pedro and Wilmington. Free, 60-minute narrated boat tours of the Port of Los Angeles in celebration of World Trade Week. Tour availability is offered on a first- come, first-served basis. Two loca- tions: Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Harbor Blvd. and 6th Street, San Pedro and Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington. For more infor-


mation, visit lawaterfront.org or call (310) 732-3508.


CLASSES


March 7 • Marlin Spike 4 — Double Braid, Chula Vista. A eye splice in double braid looks difficult, but it’s easy to learn. The technique has almost nothing to do with other kinds of splicing — it is just a logical way to use the cover and core of the braided line, since both are hollow. A thimble can be inserted during the splicing process. For more informa- tion contact Chula Vista Marina at (619) 691-1860.


March 11 • 2015 Racing Rules of Sailing Seminar Series, Long Beach. US Sailing judge, PRO, coach and rac- ing tactician Randy Smith will discuss downwind leg, jibing, overlap, clean ahead, Rule 17, obstructions on the downwind leg and leeward mark/gate rounding. Held at Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 E. Appian Way. Time: 7 p.m.


March 14 • CPR Class (register early, as class size is limited to 10 students), Earn a Save a Life CPR cer- tificate, authorized by the American Heart Association. Join CPR expert and certified NREMT-P Lawrence Holt, who specializes in low-stress techniques that promote confidence and retention. Class will cover CPR, managing obstructed air passages and proper use of an AED. Class fee $20. For more information contact Chula Vista Marina at (619) 691-1860.


March 30-April 3 • Spring Break Youth Sailing Camp, Marina del Rey. Los Angeles County Lifeguards will be instructing a five-day course on Beginning Sailing and Advanced Sailing. All sessions will be held in Marina del Rey, at Burton Chace Park — Boathouse, 13640 Mindanao, west end of Mindanao. Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: 11-17. Fee: $200. For more information, email cms@bh.lacoun- ty.gov.


April 11 • Boating Safety Course, Newport Beach. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Newport Bayside Flotilla 114-6-4 will present a one-day course, “About Boating Safety,” Saturday, April 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $45 and includes a textbook. Experienced instructors will cover rules of the water, legal requirements, sound signals, required equipment, navigation aids, boating emergencies, anchoring, ropes and knots, communications and much more. A USCG certificate will be issued upon successful completion — and all students will pass. Location: 2901 Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar (sheriff/harbormaster facility). For questions and/or to enroll, call Marcy Cheek; (949) 433- 3129.


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