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Centennial honors 100 years of shar- ing America’s special places and helping Americans make meaningful connections to nature, history and culture by hosting several events throughout the year. On April 16, Junior Ranger Day will be celebrated and a Bioblitz and Kids to Parks Day event will be held on May 21at the Channel Islands National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center. On Aug. 25, Channel Islands National Park will host a special event in Ventura Harbor Village to celebrate the official 100th birthday of the National Park Service. This event will feature an outdoor screening of the new documentary, “West of the West: Tales from California’s Channel Islands,” with live entertainment and food trucks. The park’s From Shore to Sea centennial lecture series has been extended to feature special speakers the second Thursday of every month, January through December. For details visit the lec- ture series schedule provided above.


America’s Boating Course March-April 6


Marionseaman1@aol.com • This course provides students with an introduction to boating and cov- ers boating law, boating safety equipment, safe boating practices, navigation, boating problems and trailering, storing and protecting your boat. Classes will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Shoreline Yacht Club, 386 Shoreline Drive in Long Beach. Register by emailing Marion Seaman at the email provided.


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Classes MARCH


Boating Skills and Seamanship March


uscgaux-danapoint.org • USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 68-Dana Point will host this class every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Dana Point Yacht Club, 24339 Dana Drive in Dana Point. For more information, or to register, visit the website pro- vided.


America’s Boating Course March-April 5 805-646-7675 • This course is hosted by the Ventura Sail and Power Squadron each Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. for 9 weeks. Topics include: safety equip- ment, navigation rules and aids, light and sound signals, current state and federal regulations, trailering and more. This class is for a beginning boater, first mates and crew or potential boaters. Cost: $50. Where: Ventura Yacht Club, 1755 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. Call the number provided to reserve a spot.


South Coast Yachts-Newport Beach spring seminars March 10 & 15 West Marine, 3433 Via Lido, Newport Beach • South Coast Yachts-Newport Beach will present its spring seminars, which includes: Carl Chiverton, owner/technician of Boat Services will present on “VHF Radio Uses, Techniques, Proper Use, MMSI, AIS and Features” (March 10) from 6- 7:30 p.m. Register at whoozin.com/JQN-CXM-CP6G. On March 15 Steve Hamber, Navico regional sales manager, will present “Introduction to Sailing with Instruments: Overview of the New B&G Zeus” from 6-7:30 p.m. Register at whoozin.com/WDA-UHY-UHQY.


ASA Certificate March 12


619-691-1860 • Capt. Lee Pierce of Learn to Sail San Diego will explain the benefits of having an ASA Certificate. Time 9:30- 11 a.m. Call Chula Vista Marina for more information.


Celestial Navigation March 16, 23 & 30 619-691-1860 • Learn how to find your position anywhere in the world using a few techniques, some tools, and simple math. This course will prepare you to navigate using the sextant. This class is held once a week for six consecu- tive evenings from 7-9 p.m. Call Chula Vista Marina for more infor- mation.


Raw Water Pump Rebuild March 19


619-691-1860 • Don Johnson will provide a hands- on presentation to help you under- stand your raw waterpump and pro- vide pointers on maintenance. Time: 9:30-11 a.m. Call Chula Vista Marina for more information.


Suddenly in Command March 26


619-691-1860 • A session for crew, second and third mates on what to do when accidents occur. Time: 9:30-11 a.m. Call Chula Vista Marina for more information.


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Channel Islands National Park hosts kids-themed days in spring


VENTURA —The public is invited to help celebrate the National Park Service’s Centennial at various events scheduled through- out the year, including Junior Ranger Day sched- uled for April 16 and Kids to Park Day on May 21. Channel Islands


National Park will host Junior Ranger Day on April 16. The day is a time for youngsters to participate in junior ranger activities such as tide pool talks and pinniped programs. On May 21, kids once again can enjoy a day at


Tall ship Adventure Spring Camp March 21-24 310-833-6055 • LAMI TopSail offers a spring camp for those in the 11-17 age range. Cost is $50 per day and daily activi- ties include leaning to sail a vessel, how to cook onboard, all about knots and afternoon sails. For more information call number provided or visit lamitopsail.org.


Channel Islands National Park during the Kids to Parks Day and National Park Bioblitz. The park will host a day of outdoor play and species inventory, spe- cial talks, programs and chil- dren’s activities. Live broadcasts, ranger-led programs, interactive science and art activities are also planned.


Both events will take place at Channel Islands


National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center, 1901 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. For more information on upcoming events visit nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/calendar.


Boating Skills and Seamanship March 30 (5 weeks) 760-213-5358 • Where: Cal Flavor Complex in Escondido. Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost is $35 to cover materials only. The class is for the experienced as well as the novice boater. For class registration or more information call: Lloyd at number provided.


Boating Skills and Seamanship March 31 (11 wks) saltydoug77@gmail.com • US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 5- 12 will present the course at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd. in Los Alamitos. When: Every Thursday from 7- 9 p.m. for 11 weeks. Cost: $40. For additional information please contact CDR Doug Conwell at 562- 304-3497, or at email provided.


APRIL


Basic Coastal Navigation April 6-May 18 uscgaux-danapoint.org • USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 68-Dana Point will host this six-week course in the basics of coastal navigation. Cost: $60. Classes are held every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Dana Point Yacht Club, 24339 Dana Drive in Dana Point. For more information,


or to register, visit the website pro- vided.


About Boating Safety April 9


mcheek0509@aol.com • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Newport Bayside Flotilla 114-6-4 will present a one-day class from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Orange County Sheriff Harbormaster Facility located at 2901 Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar. Cost: $45. Call Marcy Cheek at 949-433-3129 or email provided.


South Coast Yachts-Newport Beach spring seminars April 28 West Marine, 3433 Via Lido, Newport Beach • South Coast Yachts-Newport Beach will present “Basic Diesel Maintenance Overview” from 6-7:30 p.m. led by Josh Mullins of Boatswain’s Locker. Register at whoozin.com/M9Y-7HX-7XND.


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