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Thailand Flotilla, February 8 to 18, 2013 - Join other Marina Sailing members and guests as we sail to amazing
islands and coves in the Andaman Sea. This area is the crown jewel of Thailand boasting warm crystal clear waters and
stunning geography. We’ll visit uninhabited islands, secluded anchorages and soaring cliffs fringed with exotic flora. Enjoy
dinghy expeditions to hidden beaches, caves, and creeks. Sail aboard our large and comfortable air conditioned cruising
catamarans. We fly from Los Angeles To Phuket. Round Trip Airfare on Cathay Pacific including taxes is $1450; one night
hotel at Patong Beach, one night in Phuket (based on 2 to a room) $195; boat fee 39-46 foot catamarans for 7 nights $1680
per person. Go to Marina Sailing’s cruising page for all the details or call [email protected] at 310 261-4900.
British Virgin Islands: June 1-10, 2012 - Fly with us to the British Virgin Islands, then sail aboard our large catamarans for a week of island hopping and
fun! We’ll visit 9 islands and all the best spots in the BVI’s. We’ll be using 39-46’ Catamarans with air conditioning and private head for each stateroom. Cost per
person is $1250 for the boat and airfare is under $1000. See our cruising page for our complete itinerary and contact [email protected] for more information.
Explore San Diego Daysail - Join us for a fun day exploring San Diego Bay on the water. The Bay has much to offer the
adventurous boater; on this day sail we will sail under the Coronado Bridge, explore the seldom seen South Bay, sail past the fabulous
Lowe’s Resort, locate guest slips, overnight anchorages and moorings, plus learn about the navigation hazards in the area. 9am-5pm, $75.
San Diego: Apr 7, May 6, June 10.
Catalina Island Spring Flotilla, May 19-20 - Join this fun weekend flotilla to Two Harbors, including a BBQ beach party on
Saturday night. We shove off from all harbors Saturday at 10am. Saturday evening mingle with other Marina Sailing members at the
beach party!! Bring your own meat to BBQ, side dishes and Mai Tai’s complementary! Sunday morning head over to the
famous brunch on the Harbor Reef‘s deck. Join the flotilla by reserving a boat from your local harbor. We are offering
several crewing position options: Just for the fun of it boat, for the more competitive sailor we offer crewing positions on the
race boats, and for those of you that want multi hull we are offering an ASA 104 & 114 Catamaran certification class. Call
562 432-4672 for more information.
Channel Islands Adventure Sail to Santa Cruz Island - If you haven’t had the chance to visit Santa Cruz
Island, this is a terrific opportunity to experience this gorgeous island. Santa Cruz’s rugged coastline and dramatic cliffs are
lined with hundreds of unique and unspoiled anchorages. On this three day adventure, we will anchor in Pelican Bay and Smuggler’s Cove and explore the natural
beauty of these anchorages. Charter a boat and join the flotilla, attend our ASA 104 class, or ride-a-long. May 26-28 and June 22-24.
Boat Buying Seminar - As we approach tax time, it could be time to think about saving money on taxes for this year. Buying a boat
and turning that boat into a business can be very advantageous. In this seminar, you will learn from the experts how to depreciate your boat,
write off all boat related expenses and set up your new boat business. As a boat owner in our program, you receive income every time your
boat rents. Marina Sailing has been working with private boat owners for fifty years and we can help you enjoy boat ownership and your
new boat business. Attend the seminar, enjoy the boats, have snacks and drinks on us and learn about the program without any pressure.
At the San Diego Seminar we will show you the brand new Jeanneau and Hunter line of yachts in most sizes from 36 up to the 57, and in
Marina del Rey, you will see the entire line of brand new Catalina Yachts including the newest design being unveiled on May 5. All these
boats will have very low pricing for Marina Sailing members only. Marina del Rey and San Diego 1-4pm. Marina del Rey on May 5th at Catalina Yacht Sales, 13505
Bali Way, Marina del Rey. RSVP to 310.822.6617. San Diego on May 12th at Cruising Yachts, 1880 Harbor Island Drive #200, San Diego RSVP to 619.221.8286.
B E R T H
Marina del Rey - Hunter 41 DS, Faye
Brand New! Huge cockpit and cruising toys
such as furling main and jib, GPS chart plotter,
inverter, dodger, bimini, cockpit cushions and
loaded for cruising. She sails fast and down below
she is a dream! Large open and airy main salon,
two private staterooms, each with its own private
electric heads. Ease of handling, space and beauty!
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Marina del Rey -Beneteau 367, Southern
Star -This boat has the speed of a racing boat
and also sleeps 8 in three private staterooms.
A Boat of the Year winner, she offers a perfect
mix of performance and comfort. She is set up
for racing and ease of sail handling, and her
equipment includes LPG stove, refrigeration, sailing
instruments, GPS, Autopilot and more.
Long Beach - Sea Ray 39, Vesper
Another fast power boat, this beauty and is equipped
with GPS, chart plotter, radar, generator, air
conditioning and TV/DVD, satellite radio and Xbox.
In the galley is a refrigerator/freezer, microwave/
convection oven, stove and wine cellar. She has two
private cabins and sleeps 6 down below.
ASA 104: Bareboat Chartering
ASA Certifications and Special Classes
These two and three day classes cover advanced boating skills essential to overnight
cruising, and qualifies you to charter boats at great sailing locations worldwide.
Topics include boat systems, navigation, anchoring, mooring, cruising techniques,
and more. All two-day courses start Friday at 7pm, and return home Sunday at
5pm, $395. Three-day courses are $495 and start at 9am. Ensenada four-day is
$895 (Must bring Passport). Provisions and ASA test fees are included.
Channel Islands: April 13-15 (2-day); May 26-28 (Memorial weekend, 3-day)
June 22-24 (Santa Cruz Adventure, 3-day)
Marina del Rey: April 20-22 (2-day); May 18-20 (2-day)
Redondo Beach: May 4-6 (2-day); June 8-10 (2-day)
Long Beach: April 26-30 (Ensenada Race, 4-day)
Newport Beach: June 22-24 ($425 sails at 7:00 pm
Friday)
San Diego: June 2-3 (2-day)
Lesson 7: Basic Navigation
An introduction to coastal chart plotting and safety at sea offered free to all
members. 7pm-10pm.
Channel Islands: April 10, May 8, June 5
Redondo Beach: April 2, May 14, June 18
Marina del Rey: April 19, May 17, June 14
Long Beach: May1, June 26
Newport Beach: April 9, May 14, June 11
Lesson 9: Night Sailing
This on-the-water class involves navigation skills essential for sailing at night.
The curriculum includes departing and entering harbors, reading signal lights and
lighted buoy markers, as well as an introduction to triangulation of bearings to
determine position. 7pm-10pm, $45
Channel Islands: April 6, May 18, June 15
Redondo Beach: April 9, May 7, June 4
Marina del Rey: April 26, May 24, June 21
Long Beach: April 17, May 15, June 12
Newport Beach: April 23, May 28, June 25
Heavy Weather and Anchoring
A four-hour class covering heavy weather and boat preparation skills that includes
safety at sea, boat preparation, reefing, heaving-to, boat handling in rough
conditions and advanced heavy weather anchoring techniques. 1-5pm, $65.
Marina del Rey: Apr 14; Channel Islands: May13; Redondo Beach: June 10
ASA 118 Docking Endorsement - To dock competently is a skill learned
through an understanding of the forces that act on a boat and how to control them.
This one day course teaches basic theory and hands-on techniques - with a lot of
docking practice. 10am-4pm, $125.00.
Marina del Rey: May 6, June 23
Powerboat Lesson in Long Beach - Class will be held on the Sea Ray
39 Express aft cockpit yacht. You will learn how to maneuver with twin engines,
put the boat on a plane using trim tabs, dock, and pull up to a mooring ball. We’ll
also go over reading the GPS chart plotter at high speed, and learn about the
mechanical and electrical systems, $125. 10am to
4pm. Long Beach: May 20
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Private Powerboat Lessons - We offer
private powerboat lessons in our Marina del Rey,
Long Beach, Redondo Beach, and Newport Beach
fleets. Contact us to set up private instruction.
ASA 104 & 114: Bareboat &Catamaran
In addition to the ASA 104 material,
this course includes the ASA Cruising
Catamaran Certification. Students will
sail aboard the Mahe 36 twin engine
catamaran from Long Beach to Catalina.
Prerequisites include ASA 101 and 103.
$475 per person for a 2-day class, $575
for 3-day class.
Long Beach: April 6-8 (3-day Easter flotilla), April 27-29 (Spring
Flotilla), May 18-20, June 15-17
ASA 114: One Day Multi-hull Class - Learn the ins and outs of
sailing and handling these unique sailboats. We’ll cover powering, docking,
setting and trimming sail, and all the particulars of catamaran sailing. This
one day course is taught onboard our Gemini104M catamaran in Long
Beach, and the super fast Corsair31 trimaran in San Diego. Prerequisites
include ASA 101,103 and 104. Course includes testing materials, $195 per
person. Long Beach: April 1, June 9; San Diego: May 12, June 16
GPS/Radar/Marine Electronics Class - Modern electronics are
great as long as you know how to use them. The trend is to overlay radar
images on top of electronic charts and combine everything into one unit
with full color graphics, which can sometimes be confusing. This handson course covers step-by-step procedures to learn to plot GPS waypoints,
compute various courses, set anchor watches,
tune and read radar, and more. 1pm-4pm, $65.
Channel Islands: Apr 22; Redondo: May 6;
Marina del Rey: June 16; Long Beach: June 24;
San Diego: May 27
ASA 107: Celestial Navigation - Your
iPad’s battery just died and your GPS was doused by a rogue wave. Now
what? With celestial navigation you will always know where you are in
any part of the ocean and any season. This fun 4-night course includes all
navigation techniques using the sun, moon, stars, planets, and will prepare
you for the ASA107 exam. The fourth night includes a sail. Larry Mumford,
instructor. Call (949) 548-8900 for details, 7-9pm, $245.
Newport Beach: Tuesdays in June-5, 12, 19, 26
ASA 105: Coastal Navigation - This home study course covers
coastal piloting and navigation. The course material is available for order
through any office, $125
Emergency Procedures at Sea - In this class we offer in depth
information about plumbing, engine, galley, and head functions, as well as
emergency procedures, emergency tiller operation, how to sail without a
rudder using only sails, and more, 1pm to 5pm $75. Marina del Rey: Apr
29; Redondo Beach: May 19; Channel Islands: Jun 10
Basic Diesel Class - In this beginning class you will learn how a
diesel engine operates and how to properly maintain a marine engine. We
will cover troubleshooting, belts, filters, coolant, electrical components, and
oil and filter change. 1pm-5pm, $65.
Redondo Beach: April 21; Channel Islands: May
6; Long Beach: June 3; San Diego: June 17
Free Marlinspike Class - Learn to tie a
variety of useful knots, splice lines, and make
decorative turk’s head braids. Class is offered free
to all members, 2-5pm. San Diego: Apr 15, June 2
Weekend Daysails
Weekday and Holiday Daysails
Take a break out of a busy week and experience a relaxing day sailing with
minimal on the water traffic. Bring a lunch, snacks, beverages, and a camera!
Noon-4pm, $45.
Channel Islands: April 19; May 29; June 8
Redondo Beach: April 3; May 17; June 26
Marina del Rey: April 11, 25; May 30; June 19
Long Beach: April 5; June 6
San Diego: April 12; May 23; June 13
Daysail with Instructor
Improve your sailing skills and ask our expert your
sailing questions as we set sail for a fun afternoon
on the water. You will also have an opportunity
to get the details and hands-on experience on a
variety of boats. 1pm-5pm, $50.
Redondo Beach: April 28; Long Beach: May 5;
San Diego: May 26; Marina del Rey: June 3
BBQ Daysail in Long Beach Harbor Join us for fun and informative
daysail with an experienced sailor. We’ll sail around Long Beach Harbor and
learn general navigation tips and local knowledge of the harbor. Then enjoy a sail
along the beautiful coastline, spot a whale, watch dolphin swim in the bow wake,
and finally head back for a great BBQ onboard at anchor. BBQ hamburgers and
hotdogs included. Call the Long Beach office to sign up! 10am to 4pm, $75.00
per person. Long Beach: Apr 21, May 27, June 30
Catalina Island Day Sail Prep for ASA 104 - Join Captain Al for
a fun hands on daysail to prepare you for the ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering
Certification and trips to Catalina Island. Practice anchoring, use of VHF,
valuable weather and tide information, sailing courtesies and customs, Catalina
coves, and things to see. 10am – 4pm, $75 per person. Newport Beach: June 2
Mother’s Day Daysail on the Prout 50
Show your appreciation to Mom with a unique
Mother’s Day daysail on our magnificent Prout
50 Catamaran. Jump onboard the Big Cat for
a smooth and exciting sail with beverages and
hors d’oeuvres! 11am to 3pm, $125 per person
(includes a Rose for Mom).
Marina del Rey: May 13
Sunset Sails
Bring your favorite beverage and snacks and enjoy a relaxing late afternoon
on the water. Experience the sunset reflecting colors on the water and gentle
breezes to sail by. Watch the sailboat races and enjoy their tacking duels
and colorful spinnakers. Then join the yacht club’s post-race party for a
BBQ and fun. 4pm ‘till sunset, $35.
Channel Islands: May 2, 15; June 13, 28
Redondo Beach: May3; June 7, 21
Marina del Rey: May 9, 22; June 15, 27
Long Beach: May 16, 31; June 14, 20
San Diego: May 9; June 22
Multi-hull Daysails
Experience a smooth, comfortable, and
fast daysail on a catamaran or trimaran.
You’ll be hooked by their stable motion and unique sailing abilities. Take
the helm and see for yourself ! 10am – 4pm, $75.
Long Beach: April 14, May 12, June 2
San Diego: May 20
Daysails , Flotillas, and Events
Our daysails are a great way to improve
your sailing skills, meet new people, enjoy
your local harbor or explore a new one,
experience new boats, and have a great
time sailing. Also, see lots of dolphin,
spot Gray or Blue Whales, and enjoy
the clear skies and flat seas. Bring your
camera! 10am - 4pm, $55 per person. Channel Islands daysails start at 9am-5pm
and go to Anacapa Island. Newport Beach daysails are all with instructor.
Channel Islands: April 7, 28; May 12, 27; June 3, 23
Redondo Beach: April 15, 28; May 13, 26; June 17; July 1
Marina del Rey: April 8, 21; May 5, 19; June 9, 24
Long Beach: April 21 (BBQ); May 27 (BBQ); June 16, 30 (BBQ)
Newport Beach: April 1, 15; May 6, 20; June 10, 24
San Diego: April 7 (Trimaran), 22 (Secret Spots); May 6 (Trimaran); June 10
(Trimaran),
Grand Prix in Long Beach, April 13-15
Charter a boat and experience the exciting Grand Prix Race and
festivities from the best view around. This is the largest event in Long
Beach with attendance exceeding 200k, and is the longest running “street race”
in North America. It is particularly noted for its hairpin turn followed by a
long front straightaway running the length of Shoreline Drive - right past our
docks at Shoreline Village! Also featured are great concerts and celebrity races.
Saturday, racers practice and the celebrity race begins at 11:40 am. On Sunday,
the Grand Prix race begins at 1pm. Reserve your boat now, or call Long
Beach office for more info. 562-432-4672.
Easter Flotilla to Two Harbors, April 6-8 - Have a fun Easter
adventure at Two Harbors on Catalina! Enjoy the beautiful harbor and
experience great hiking, kayaking and the festivities on shore. Join our party
Saturday on the host boat with free Mai Tais. Sunday enjoy a scrumptious
Easter brunch at the Harbor Reef
Restaurant. The flotilla shoves off from all
harbors at 10am on Friday. Charter a boat,
or sign for our ASA Bareboat Chartering
course from Marina del Rey. ASA 104
is $495, ride-a-long $345. Or our ASA
104/114 from Long Beach, $575, ride-along $395.
Catalina Island Events
Easter Sunday at Two Harbors - April 8th, Easter egg hunt.
The Avalon Ball - May 12, Big Band music and dancing.
Summer Wine Festival - June 9th, Two Harbors, fine wine and live music.
Opening Day Two Harbors - June 29-30, Celebrate another terrific sailing
season with a weekend of boating seminars, beach BBQ’s, and much more.
Avalon’s 4th of July Celebration – July 4, USC Marching Band, parade down
Crescent Avenue, and fireworks at 9:00 pm.
Two Harbors Fireworks - July 6th, fireworks show over Isthmus Harbor.
See the complete events calendar at www.ecatalina.com/calendar.html
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Racing and Parties
Start your own Racing Team - Give Marina Sailing racing a try! Get a crew together for your own team or join an existing one. We have races once or
twice a month at each harbor or Marina Sailing location. Also, the schedule includes an exciting two-day race to Catalina Island and back. Start a team or join as
crew by contacting any Marina Sailing office.
The 2012 Marina Cup - The races are off to another fast start, and once again, there has been some very exciting contests.
Both races in the Catalina weekend series saw final differences of about 90 seconds after over 4 hours of racing! During the
Redondo Beach race we had three boats cross the finish line
Marina cup race schedule
within 85 seconds of each other. The marine life has also
Marina del Rey
April 14
been joining in the excitement, with the racers encountering
a super pod of a thousand dolphins coming back from
Newport Beach May 5
Avalon, and a whale passing directly between 2 race boats
Long Beach to Isthmus and back
May 19-20
only separated by 200 yards. We are always looking for new
Marina del Rey
June 9
members to join in this exciting sport. Contact your local
Channel Islands June 23
office and sign up!
Ensenada Yacht Race - April 27 to April 30
For 63 years seasoned pros and first-timers have joined together for a fun-filled weekend of
partying, racing, and more partying. This is one of those races you just don’t want to miss!
This 125 mile overnight race provides a perfect mix of fun and adventure. Whether you are
a first-time racer or an experienced pro, you will be competing with hundreds of boats for
one of 50 race category trophies. This is also a fun way to earn your ASA 104/106 certification! The ASA class is $895.00 for four days. Testing fees and provisions are included.
Call the Long Beach office to sign up.
Sail Trim Seminar - Sail trim is an acquired art that is simple to learn when it is
presented in a concise and logical manner. This all-day seminar takes the guess work out of
trimming, and includes both the Sail Trim User’s Guide and a laminated quick-reference
chart; 3-hours in the classroom, break for lunch, then 3 hours on the water. 9am - 5pm,
$150. Newport Beach: May 27
Opening Day Celebration in Two Harbors, June 29 & 30th - Charter a
boat and enjoy the festivities onshore to help kick off the summer sailing season! There will
be a happy hour with free hors d’oeuvres, music, booths from the boating community, a
raffle drawing, and an opportunity to mingle with other boaters. You will also get to experience the beauty of Two Harbors, its
quaint town, and fun outdoor activities. Do not miss this fun filled weekend!
Racing Clinic - Join us for the Marina Cup racing series aboard one of our race boats. A team of seasoned racers will guide
you through the positions and race tactics as you experience the excitement of sailboat racing. You will split the cost of the
charter among the crew. Call us to get on board, or sign up on our website under “Racing”. Marina del Rey: April 14 ; Newport
Beach: May 5; Long Beach: May 19-20; Marina del Rey: June 9; Channel Islands: June 23
Spinnaker Class - Experience flying a full-size spinnaker on the Green Dragon 2 in
Marina del Rey. You will learn how to properly set up, hoist, adjust the spinnaker pole, trim
the sheets, and douse the spinnaker. Or just go along for the thrill of the ride! 11am- 4pm,
$125. Marina del Rey: June 30
Fourth of July Fireworks - Catch the best view of the fireworks in your local harbor or
on Catalina Island and celebrate the 4th close to the action. Enjoy a BBQ onboard, then watch
the show with friends and family! Fireworks start at 9pm, reserve your favorite boat! Channel
Islands Harbor: Drinks at sundown to celebrate the fireworks with a Pot Luck Party at the office at 7pm. Long Beach: See the
amazing show from the Queen Mary and festivities around the harbor. Redondo Beach: Patriotic music playing on the pier to
the fireworks show. Marina del Rey: See the show from the harbor, or view it from Burton Chase Park. San Diego: Lots of
festivities around the harbor. Newport Beach: Great harbor to watch the fireworks and celebrations around the harbor.
Member Parties - Join Marina Sailing race teams and members for free appetizers
and a no-host bar, not to mention all the great conversation and tall tales about sailing!
RSVP, and join the fun! 4pm-7pm.
Long Beach: March 31
Marina del Rey: April 14
Newport Beach: May 5
Marina del Rey: June 9
Channel Islands: June 23
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MARINA SAILING
LOCATIONS
Channel Islands
3600 S. Harbor Blvd
Ste 112A
Oxnard, CA 93035
(805) 985-5219
[email protected]
Marina del Rey
4633 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 822-6617
[email protected]
Redondo Beach
819 North Harbor Dr.
Redondo Beach, CA
90277
(310) 318-2772
[email protected]
Long Beach
429 Shoreline Village Dr.
Suite M
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-4672
[email protected]
Newport Beach
Balboa Marina Upper Lot
201 East Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 548-8900
[email protected]
San Diego
1551 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 221-8286
[email protected]