24 • August 15 - 28, 2014 • The Log Calendar EVENTS
Aug. 15 • Sailing Camps, Ventura. Kids can learn to sail during Ventura Yacht Club’s summer sailing camp. The one- week camp sessions will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Ventura Harbor. Students learn the basics of sailing and safety by experienced instructors. They learn to rig and sail the boats and compete in short races. Cost is $200 per session for non-members and $175 for mem- bers. Scholarships and discounts are available to qualified campers. For camp details, call (805) 642-0426, email
vycyouthsailing@gmail.com, or visit
vycyouthsailing.org.
Aug.16 • Sea of Suds, Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will host the beer tasting experi- ence from 5-8 p.m. at the museum, with ticket costs at $50 for members and $65 for non-members. Guests can taste nautically inspired beers brewed from various craft breweries. For more information, call (805) 962-8404 x115 or visit
sbmm.org.
Aug. 17 and 23, Sept. 7, 13 and 20 • Snorkel with Leopard Sharks, San Diego. Join aquarium naturalists and visit leopard sharks in their underwater home off the La Jolla coast. Pick up snorkel tips as you discover the abun- dant variety of animals that live among the kelp, sandy bottom, and rocks. Intermediate swimming ability is required and previous snorkeling experience is recommended. Participants must supply their own gear. Ages 10 and older (minors must also be accompanied by a paid adult). Members: $25, Public: $30. Pre-pur- chase required: (858)534-7336 or at
aquarium.ucsd.edu.
Aug. 21 • U.S. Coast Guard: The Force Unknown Lecture, Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will host the lecture that will provide an inside look at the agency that per- forms rescues and missions on the water. When: 6:15 p.m. Cost: Free (members), $10 (non-members). Visit
sbmm.org or call (805) 962-8404 x115.
Aug.23 • See the Sea, si?, San Pedro. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will wel- come guests aboard the floating lab during a cruise in the harbor. During the trip, staff will point out birds, pro- vide a fish-eye view of the water rev- eled by an underwater camera and discuss marine life. Pre-registration is required. Call, (310) 548-7562; $25 for members and $28 for non-members.
Aug. 23-24 • All American Soap Box
Derby, Long Beach. The granddaddy of all inertia motor-sports makes its formal Long Beach racing debut alongside the Queen Mary. The cars will run in several classes, including a novice class reserved for first-time competitors. For more information and schedule of events, visit
Queenmary.com/derby or call (877) 342-0738.
Aug. 29-Sept. 1 • Festival of Sail, San Diego. The 2014 Festival of Sail, hosted by the Maritime Museum of San Diego, will transform the North Embarcadero into a nautical theme park. More than 20 tall ships and other vessels from around the world will visit San
Catalina Island and plein air art come together to create an extraordinary afternoon. The show features 10 nationally acclaimed plein air artists, who will display their interpretations of Catalina’s rugged wildlands and scenic beauty. Proceeds from the sale of these paintings support the growth of a permanent collection of plein air artwork that docu- ments the Island’s wild side and the Catalina Island Conservancy’s restoration efforts. Register by calling (562) 437-8555 ext. 239.
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Sept. 28 • 2014 Marine Mammal Gala, Laguna Beach.
Diego. The festival kicks
off with a parade of tall ships on San Diego Bay, Thursday, August 28. Parade begins at 11a.m. and can be seen from the embarcadero, Harbor Island, Shelter Island and Coronado. Festival visitors will enjoy touring the ships, marvelous food and drink from dozens of restaurant booths, a petting zoo, pirates, cannon battles on the bay, sunset cruises and shop for one of-a- kind items among more than 150 fes- tival vendors. Tickets are for sale now on the Maritime Museum’s website at
sdmaritime.org.
Sept. 6 • The Catalina DC-3 Barbecue, Avalon. The Catalina DC-3 Barbecues are back. Register in advance for this last barbecue of the summer. Advance reservations are required. Call (310) 510-2196.
Sept. 28 • 2014 Marine Mammal Gala, Laguna Beach. The Pacific Marine Mammal Center will host the annual gala from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at cen- ter in an effort to raise funding for the organization. Cost: $200 per person or $1,750 for table of eight guests. For more information, call (949) 494-3050.
Oct. 26 • The Wild Side Art Show and Sale, Newport Beach. A passion for
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Festival of Sail to dock in San Diego Bay
SAN DIEGO — Families will be sur- rounded by maritime history as tall ships take them back in time dur- ing the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Festival of Sail, Aug. 29- Sept. 1. More than 20 tall ships and
other vessels from around the world will visit during the annual event that is anticipated to bring large crowds to the Embarcadero. The festival kicks off with a majestic parade of tall ships on San Diego Bay at 11 a.m., Aug. 28. The parade can be seen from the Embarcadero, Harbor Island, Shelter Island and Coronado. Festival visitors will enjoy touring the ships, noshing on food, a petting zoo, pirates, cannon battles on
the bay, sunset cruises and shopping at the 150 festival vendors. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the nautical event. During the parade, more than a dozen majestic windjammers will sail into San Diego’s harbor in a nau-
tical procession. The best spots to view from shore include the Maritime Museum, Cabrillo National Monument, local restaurants and businesses on Shelter Island, Harbor Island and the North Embarcadero. Ships should be docked by 2 p.m. at the museum and open for visitation starting at 9 a.m. on Aug. 29. Tall ships to be on display at the event include the official tall ship of California, the Californian, the Gaff topsail schooner Bill of Rights, Irving and Exy Johnson, twin ships from San Pedro, and many more. A com- plete list of the participating ships can be found at:
sdmaritime.org. The list of ships scheduled to appear in the festival is subject to change. Another hit with spectators are the cannon battles at sea when several ships will engage in cannon
battle reenactments on San Diego Bay. Individuals can purchase tickets to be on board for the experience. Tickets are $65 for adults and $40 for children 12 and under. For more information about the festival or to purchase tickets, visit
sdmaritime.org. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children (age 3 to 12), Seniors (62 and over) and military (valid identification required). —Ambrosia Brody
Aug. 16, 23, & 30• Four week engine maintenance class, Chula
Vista. Scheduled to run from 7-9 p.m. Call Chula Vista Marina at (619) 691- 1860.
Aug. 16 • Rules of the Road, Chula Vista. Call Chula Vista Marina at (619) 691-1860.
Aug. 18 & 25 • Photoshop, Chula Vista. Call Chula Vista Marina at (619) 691-1860.
Aug. 15-Oct. 29 • Boat Piloting, Long Beach. The U.S. Power Squadron pres- ents the class from 7-9 p.m., every Wednesday at Shoreline Yacht Club. Cost: $130 (10 classes) $80 (USPS members and SYC members). Students will learn Coastal Navigation using GPS and Charts, plotting cours- es, how to use the compass, pre-trip planning, and what to do if your GPS fails. Contact Marion Seaman, (310) 632-4748 or (310) 626-3036, or mari-
onseaman1@aol.com.
Nov. 10 • ABYC Standards Certification Course, Dana Point. The certification provides the student with
a comprehensive and focused look at the key ABYC standards. Class discus- sion will address specific compliance issues relevant to engineers, installers, compliance inspectors and marine surveyors. When: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $700 ABYC member or $985 non-member. Where: Nordhavn Yachts, 25001 Dana Drive. Contact: Sandy Brown at (410) 990-4460 x101, or
sbrown@abycinc.org
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
ambrosia@thelog.com, or send a fax to Ambrosia Brody at (949) 660-6172.
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