28 • March 11 - 24, 2016 • The Log Calendar


Events MARCH


Festival of Whales March 12-13 Festivalofwhales.com • Enjoy the many events scheduled during Dana Point’s Festival of Whales. Art in the park, sailing and standup paddling clinics, live music and a Clam Chowder Cook-Off all are scheduled. Visit the website pro- vided for more details.


Gold Rush in San Diego March 13 Sdmaritime.org • Step back in time and relive the Gold Rush Days on a clipper ship, pan for gold, and many other activi- ties. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $17 for adults and $9 for children.


Newport Harbor YC’s Yachtsman’s Luncheon March 16, 23 & 30 nhyc.org •Newport Harbor Yacht Club hosts a Yachtsman’s Luncheon every Wednesday and is open to all yachtsmen and women. March 16: Speaker Linda Mayer CEO of ExplorOcean. March 23: Speaker Brad Avery will present a talk on “Albert Soiland founder of Newport Harbor YC” celebrating 100 years in Newport Beach. March 30: Speaker Ed Cook will discuss “Winston Churchill —Statesman of the Century.” Cost includes buffet, $13. Time: noon. Where: 720 West Bay Ave. in Newport Beach.


Cotton Day Festival March 19 Venturaharborvillage.com • Easter egg hunts ($2) will be held every 30 minutes on the Village Main Lawn for kids ages 1-7.


Newport Beach Abandoned Vessel Auction March 18 tinyurl.com/hfh6xuo • The city will be auctioning aban- doned vessels at the Orange County Sheriff Harbor Department. Viewing will be open from 8-9 a.m. with the auction starting at 9 a.m. Cash only. Visit website provided for more information.


Les Storrs Sailing Regatta March 19 racechair@sccyc.org • South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club is opening the spring racing season in Marina del Rey with the Les Storrs Sailing Regatta. The regatta will be held off the Marina del Rey break- water with the first race starting at 1 p.m. It is an open invitational to all keel and center board boats with entry fees governed by length of boat ranging from $25-$45. Entrants do need to be a member of a yacht club or sailing association. This year the regatta is also part of a larger series, the ASMBYC High Point Series. To register or for more infor- mation, visit sccyc.org/racing/ or contact SCCYC Race Chair Matt Kreke at 310-920-4375, or at the email provided.


USS Iowa Blood Drive March 13


877-446-9261 • The American Red Cross bloodmo- bile will be in front of USS Iowa from 10 a.m-4 p.m. To make an appoint- ment visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: IOWABB61 or email events@labattleship.com or call number provided. All onsite donors will receive free admission to the battleship and participants will receive a discounted ticket offer to an Anaheim Ducks game at the Honda Center and an L.A. Kings game at the Staples Center.


Pictures with the Cottontail Bunny, face painting, a petting zoo, crafts and pony rides are also scheduled for the event that runs from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.


Seaside Soiree March 18


805-456-8742 • The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will host this private recep- tion on the museum’s patio featur- ing tastings of food and wine. Enjoy live music, fine wines, beers and food. Cost: $200 patron admission, 4:30-9 p.m.; $100 general admission, 6-9 p.m. Contact number provided.


Boaters Swap Meet March 26 3700 Peninsula Road, Oxnard • Peninsula Yacht Marina in Channel Islands Harbor will host the free swap meet featuring new and used boat equipment, dinghies, marine supplies, kayaks, fishing gear and more. Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 805-985-6400.


OCCSA Monthly Get-Together March 28


949-645-9412 • Orange Coast College Sailing Association is hosting its Monthly Get-Together at 7 p.m. at 1801 W. Coast Highway in Newport Beach. Guest speaker will be former com- modore and highly experienced blue water sailor Wes Gary. Raffle with sailing-related prizes will be held. Parking available. Members


and all guests are welcome.


ExplorOcean’s local excursions March 28


949-675-8915 • Join ExplorOcean on a trip aboard Voyager to the white seabass grow- out pen in Newport Harbor. Participants will learn about fish and water quality monitoring/tech- niques. Cost: $25 per participant, $40 per couple. Register by calling number provided.


California YC Luncheon March 31 reservations@calyachtclub.net • Join yachting enthusiasts at noon for California Yacht Club’s monthly presentation on boating interests. LTJG James Matthew Hurtt, com- manding officer of USCGC Haliut will discuss what boaters can do better and to safety enjoy their vessels, and how to avoid disasters both dockside and underway. Cost: $20 (includes lunch, tax, service and parking). Time: noon, happy hour; 12:20 p.m., buffet; 12:40 p.m., pres- entation. RSVP to the email provid- ed. Cal YC is located at 4469 Admiralty Way in Marina del Rey.


APRIL


Oil Spill Response April 1 boatingcleanandgreen.com • California marinas and yacht clubs are invited to attend one of two free seminars to learn proper oil spill response techniques. Participants will gain the knowledge to prepare them in the event of an actual inci- dent. Space is limited. Registration for the seminar is required by March 25. Where: Marina Park - Bay Island Room, 1600 West Balboa Boulevard


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America’s Schooner Cup April 2


in Newport Beach: Time 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. To register, contact the Boating Clean and Green Program Coordinator Vivian Matuk at 415- 904-6905 or Vivian.Matuk@coastal.ca.gov, or visit the website provided.


America’s Schooner Cup April 2 Americasschoonercup.com • The race will be held at noon and is best viewed on Shelter Island. The 28th running of this event is hosted by Silver Gate Yacht Club and bene- fits the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.


Chocolate Festival April 13


Sdmaritime.org • The Maritime Museum of San Diego will host this fifth annual event featuring more than 15 ven- dors showcasing and sampling vari- ous types of chocolate. Kids and adults can make their own choco- late pizza, craft activities and more. Adults can participate in the wine and chocolate pairings, as well as live baking and cooking with choco- late demonstrations.


ExplorOcean’s local excursions April 14


949-675-8915 • Join ExplorOcean on a trip aboard Voyager to the Coast Guard, OC Sheriff’s Department and Newport Beach Lifeguard offices. Cost: $25 per participant, $40 per couple. Register by calling number provid- ed.


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