20 • Sept. 26 - Oct. 9, 2014 • The Log Calendar EVENTS
Sept. 24-28 • Catalina Film Festival, Catalina. This annual competitive festi- val includes awards in up to 10 cate- gories, including the Isla Earth Award, recognizing an outstanding environ- mental documentary, presented by the Catalina Island Conservancy.
Sept. 26 • Queen Mary’s 80th anniversary Celebration, Long Beach. The ocean liner turns 80 and the public is invited to join a ship-wide celebration. The Queen Mary will open her gangways and ballrooms, decks and salons, attractions and eateries to a daylong celebration highlighted by a very special event. There will be no charge for admission to the ship from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., discounted parking and discounted ship tours and attractions. Commemorations will include the reading of letters by King George V at the ship’s launch on Sept. 26, 1934, and a recent congratulatory message from Queen Elizabeth II on the ship’s 80th anniversary. The Queen Mary will use the anniversary event to announce a groundbreaking initiative, a forward-looking plan inspired by the ship’s eight-decades of public life and overall influence on maritime com- merce. Details:
queenmary.com.
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. in an effort to raise funding for the organi- zation. Cost: $200 per person or $1,750 for table of eight guests. For more information, call (949) 494-3050.
Oct. 5 • 53rd annual Sandcastle Contest, Corona del Mar. Bring your team to the 53rd annual Sandcastle Contest and have a chance to be rec- ognized, win cash prizes and have a great day at the beach. This year’s theme is “It’s a Beach Party!” The long- running event is presented by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce and attracts thousands of spectators and contest participants ranging from sea- soned professionals to first–timers. Get your team together – family, friends, work, church or school group – sign up now or come to the beach to watch. Event participants receive a free T-Shirt. For more information, visit
newportbeach.com.
Oct. 10 • Catalina Island Cruiser’s Weekend, Catalina. Charter your favorite boat and head to the Isthmus for this year’s Catalina Island Cruisers’ Weekend. On this popular Two Harbors’ weekend, be sure to arrive in time for an evening at the Harbor Reef Bar. Saturday, Oct. 11 includes exhibitor booths and cruising semi-
nars. The motive is to get veteran cruisers with their novice counterparts to discuss the latest information on destinations, tactics, tips and gear. The affair is the kickoff for the south bound migration to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. Saturday evening enjoy a beach barbecue and live music. Tri-tip is provided by the Port Royal Yacht Club, drinks by Adventure Voyaging and sides and desserts by you, the cruisers. All events are free. Raffle and proceeds benefit Heal the Bay, Catalina Environmental Leadership Program, L.A. Maritime Institute and City of Hope.
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(805) 985-6400 for information. Free admission, free vendor spaces and free parking.
Oct. 26 • The Wild Side Art Show and Sale, Newport Beach. A passion for 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 documents the Island’s wild side and the Catalina Island Conservancy’s restoration efforts. Register by calling (562) 437-8555 ext. 239.
Oct. 30 • A Pacific Northwest Adventure: The California Yacht Club’s Commodores Cruise Revisited, Marina del Rey. Join California Yacht Club members who ventured to the great Pacific Northwest for this year’s Commodores Cruise, at CYC’S Yachting Dinner on at 6:15 p.m. Commodore Richard Mainland and Cruise Chair, Staff Commodore Alex Benson, will share the delights of a 14-day cruise in Washington State’s San Juan Islands and the beautiful islands and harbors of British Columbia. No-Host Cocktails: 6:15 p.m., Bountiful Buffet Dinner: 7 p.m. followed by presentation. Cost: $26 includes dinner, tax, service and parking. California Yacht Club; 4469 Admiralty Way; (310) 823-4567, or
calyachtclub.com.
Oct. 11 • The Island to Island Waterman Relay, Catalina. Catalina Island Cruisers’ Weekend is partnering with The Island to Island Waterman Relay this year. This 28-mile relay takes the racers from Santa Barbara Island to the Isthmus. It is one of California’s premier paddle events, featuring an international field of the world’s top paddlers and should not be missed. The finishers will be greeted by a Polynesian dance group, who will also perform on the main stage. More info:
islandtoislandwatermanrelay.com.
Oct. 11 • Tall ship Dockside Tours and Public Sail, Santa Barbara. Enjoy a tour and sail aboard the Spirit of Dana Point when it docks at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour: $2 adults’ free for chil- dren 12 years of age or younger. Public Sail: $40 adults, $22 children 12 years of age or younger. Register at
sbmm.org or call (805) 962-8404 x115.
Oct. 18 • Boaters’ Swap Meet, Channel Islands. Peninsula Yacht Marina in Channels Islands Harbor, is hosting the free swap meet from 8 a.m.-2. There will be new and used boat equipment, dinghies, marine sup- plies, kayaks, fishing gear and so much more. Come join the fun at 3700 Peninsula Road, Oxnard. Please call
Nov. 8 • Catalina Island Eco- Marathon & Half Marathon, Catalina. Runner’s World rates the Catalina Eco- Marathon as the “Best Island Run” because it travels through an other- worldly place where, the magazine notes, “you can see buffalo, bald eagles, seals and palm trees during a single run. The Eco-Marathon course travels through three distinct ecosys- tems via trails and soft dirt roads. Runners traverse single-track trails, ridgelines, and vistas that afford views of the Pacific Ocean from both sides of the Island.
Nov. 27 • 37th Dana Point Turkey Trot, Dana Point. With more than 17,000 participants, the Dana Point Turkey Trot is the sixth-largest turkey trot in the nation. Produced by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Run Racing, the Dana Point Turkey Trot features 5K and 10K runs, a “Kids’ Gobble Wobble,” and a two-day health and fitness expo. This year’s event will also include on- course entertainment and a post-race beer garden. For more information, call the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce at (949) 496-1555 or visit
turkeytrot.com.
CLASSES
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
marionseaman1@aol.com.
Sept. 3-Oct. 1 • About Boating Safety, San Clemente. Class will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Latter Day Saints Church, 470 Camino San Clemente. Cost: $65. For more information or to register, email
uscg.aux.boatingcourses@
gmail.com.
Sept. 27• Ham Radio, Chula Vista. Call Chula Vista Marina at (619) 691-1860.
Sept. 27 • Celestial Navigation Course for Cruisers, San Diego. The four session course for avid cruising sailors will be held at the Maritime Institute, 1310 Rosecrans St., Ste. G in San Diego. Cost: $15. Register: (619) 225-1783 or (888) 262-8020.
Sept. 29 • Photoshop, Chula Vista. Scheduled for 11 a.m. Call Chula Vista Marina at (619) 691-1860.
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 • Photoshop, Chula Vista. 8:30-11 a.m. at Chula Vista Marina.; (619) 691-1860.
Oct. 7 • Sails for Coastal & Blue Water Cruising with Spinnaker Handling, Newport Beach. Time: 6- 7:30 p.m. Where: South Coast Yachts, 3408 Via Oporto, Suite 201. Reserve your seat at
whoozin.com/XMP-QCW-7UG7.
Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29 • Coastal Navigation South of the Border, Chula Vista. Focusing on the Baja run in Mexico, learn about running fixes, cur- rents, and storm holes.Time: 7-9 p.m.
Call Chula Vista Marina (619) 691-1860.
Oct. 11 • Coastal Cruising, Chula Vista. 9:30-11 a.m. at Chula Vista Marina. Join coastal cruisers Greg and Lori Winfrey and see some amazing pictures and discuss firsthand about planning, provisioning and reading the weather windows. Contact: (619) 691-1860.
Oct. 11-12 • The Weekend Navigator, Channel Islands. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2, Division 7, District 11sr, will host the weekend class from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Channel Islands Boating Center, 3880 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Cost: $45. Enroll by contacting
rgheller@ojaiexpress.net.
Oct. 16 • Seeking Freedom: A Five Year Odyssey, Newport Beach. Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Where: South Coast Yachts, 3408 Via Oporto, Suite 20. Reserve your seat at
whoozin.com/XMP-P3W-7UGP.
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ambrosia@thelog.com, or send a fax to Ambrosia Brody at (949) 660-6172.
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FEATURED EVENT
Haunted Birch Aquarium offers Halloween Fun
LA JOLLA — Families looking for a spooky Halloween activ- ity — but with an educational twist — will enjoy the 14th annual Haunted Birch Aquarium Shipwrecked event scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25. With the setting of a
spooky shipwreck, numerous fun and educational marine life-oriented activities, and live music from the zydeco band Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters to help attendees get up and “Boo-gie,” the annual event promises a good time for the whole family. The Halloween-themed
event is open to all ages and is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. at Birch Aquarium, at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. Activities include the chance to make “slime” in a deep-sea slime lab, touch a vari- ety of mysterious live sea crea- tures, discover marine animals that glow in the dark, join in a costume contest to win a raffle prize and collect “tricky treats.” Admission is $17 at the door. Advance tickets are $15 for the
public, $12 for aquarium mem- bers and free for children 2 and younger. (The October Kids Free in San Diego offer applies only to aquarium general admission and does not apply at this spe- cial event.) All children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Birch Aquarium is located at 2300 Expedition Way, and park- ing is available. For more infor- mation, visit
aquarium.ucsd.edu.
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