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Sail just twelve miles from this harbor to the unspoiled natural beauty of the Channel Islands. In general, when chartering for a daysail, you have two main destinations to choose from- either out to Anacapa Island and back (the perfect daysail) or if weather or other factors suggest something different, just cruise up the coast towards Ventura. You can go in for lunch at one of the

many great eateries there, or just enjoy the view from the water as you glide up and down the coast.

In Spring there are lots of marine mammals to see in this area, including whales, dolphins, and sea lions.

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Glamorous sailing from the world's largest man-made pleasure craft marina. Easy sailing to Paradise Cove, Catalina Island or Santa Barbara Island.

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Our south bay location is perfect for whale watching near the Palos Verdes Peninsula and for easy sails to Catalina and Santa Barbara Island. The Sailing out of Redondo Beach is beautiful. The harbor is however difficult to enter if there is a large sea running from the south. When approaching the harbor, do not sail close to the breakwall. When sailing here, confine your daysails to Santa Monica

Bay.

SAILS TO MARINA DEL REY To the north, it is a two hour sail to Marina del Rey. Do not follow the coastline when sailing north. Instead sail to the west (to sea) of the 2ES buoy. Inside the buoy are tankers anchored and a submerged pipeline that has sunk over three hundred boats. When entering Marina del Rey, use the north entrance as the south entrance is heavily shoaled. You can go to the guest docks off Burton Chase Park and have a picnic in the park, or it is a short walk to nice restaurants.

DAY TRIPS SOUTH In whale watching season, the Palos Verdes Point is a great spot to see the gray whales migrate to Mexico. Stay a few miles offshore on your trip around the point. You will pass Malaga cove and Lunada Bay. There is no anchoring allowed in any of these coves as they are all exposed to sea, wind and have submerged rocks under the surface. When sailing, stay outside of the 10PV bell off of Palos Verdes Point. Inside are the remains of the shipwreck "Dominator". Do not attempt to sail to Long Beach in one day.

CATALINA PASSAGE It is generally a nice reach over to Catalina. Sail to buoy 10PV then you can change course to your destination on Catalina. Make sure your charts are handy as you will cross the tanker lanes. Keep a close watch for north and southbound traffic. Do plan at least on two days for Catalina trips. Night crossings are not allowed.

SANTA BARBARA ISLAND PASSAGE We recommend you make the trip to Catalina or the Isthmus for the first day, and set out early for Santa Barbara Island. Night crossings are not allowed and there are no facilities on the island. The only anchorage on the island offers little protection, so only the very experienced should attempt this crossing in broad daylight and only in very settled weather.

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DESIGNATED CATALINA OVERNIGHT ANCHORAGES
Located near the new aquarium and the Queen Mary, this great location is the closest to Catalina Island. There are dozens of coves that have moorings in place for your convenience. We recommend you use these moorings whenever possible. In the summer, moorings can be difficult to obtain, especially for those people who arrive on Saturday.

AVALON AND SURROUNDING COVES
In July, August and September, moorings at Avalon and surrounding coves can fill up as early as Thursday for the weekends. If you are planning a vacation, it is a good idea to go to Avalon early in the week. Absolutely no anchoring is allowed in any of these coves, as the water is too deep and there is too much exposure to wind and sea.

HEN ROCK, WHITES AND BUTTONSHELL COVE
There is shoreboat service from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day weekend, which will allow you to visit Avalon from all the overnight anchorages around Long Point, if you are secured on a mooring. If at anchor, you do need to keep anchor watch at all times.

ISTHMUS AND SURROUNDING COVES
Moorings are available in abundance here. In the summer, the shoreboat operates all the way to Emerald Cove. Anchoring is allowed in designated overnight anchorages (the same anchorages that have moorings). Use extreme caution and always have your charts with you upon entering the Isthmus, Emerald Cove and surrounding coves. There are reefs under the surface and rocks near the points. The most hazardous reef is on the east side of the Isthmus, well marked with a Red buoy. Emerald Cove has a very long reef that extends west from Indian Rock. There are no anchorages west of Emerald Cove.

BACKSIDE OF CATALINA
Catalina harbor, on the backside of Catalina, is an excellent harbor with rnoorings and good anchorage area. It is the recommended anchorage in Santa Ana wind conditions (winds from East North East) and is also a good anchorage on busy summer weekends. It is the only bay on the backside that we allow Marina Sailing boats to enter. We do not allow any anchoring in Little Harbor, due to the reef that extends from the west side across the entrance.

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DESTINATION FOR DAYSAIL. This beautiful harbor is lined with million-dollar homes and waterfront restaurants. A nice sail to Dana Point, Catalina and San Clemente Islands. Newport has a beautiful harbor with many restaurants. We can provide directions for places to dock. South of Newport about four miles is a Emerald Bay which has great anchorage and swimming. Dana Point is three hours away. It has slips available, restaurants, an aquarium and more.

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Enjoy the 12 miles of beautiful coastline in San Diego Bay. Best southern location for sails to Ensenada, San Clemente and Los Coronados Islands. See some whales and other marine mammals as you share a fun sail with your guests and some "friends you hadn't met yet" namely your fellow Marina Sailing members. This is also a great chance to get familiar with various boats in the fleet so you'll know 'em better when you charter them. Boat size(s) is/are determined by the number of sign-ups, and the most qualified member aboard will be the "acting skipper". Everyone gets a trick at the wheel and everybody helps sail the boat.

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Beginning sailors are invited to take advantage of our special "Complete Sailing Course"; package, offered exclusively by Marina Sailing. The Complete Sailing Course covers all basic and intermediate sailing techniques. Text books and log books are included. With the Complete Sailing Course, you'll learn everything you need to know to sail with confidence:

You also earn two American Sailing Association certifications (ASA 101 & ASA 103.) These sailing goals are recognized at charter companies throughout the world as proof of sailing competency. All Marina Sailing instructors are ASA Certified so you can be assured of the highest quality of training. This course also meets the standards set by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard for safe boating courses. In addition, You can start chartering sailboats immediately following the successful completion of this course.

This one comprehensive course certifies graduates to charter boats from MARINA SAILING

YOUR CERTIFICATION:
So you can learn to sail quickly and safely ENJOY the Thrill of sailing, MARINA SAILING offers ASA Certified sailing instruction through The Complete Sailing Course! This one course allows you to earn three credentials and start chartering immediately upon successful completion:

This course concentrates a great deal of material and associated sailing experiences into a succinct but flexible schedule to better fit your lifestyle. Soon those sailing fundamentals will seem like second nature as you Enjoy the Thrill and Pleasure of sailing.

YOUR EQUIPMENT:
Don't bring a boat! You'll use one of ours. That's why we're here. Wear boating shoes. That goes without saying but we say it again anyway. Later, you will want a few other items before navigation & chartering.

YOUR NAVIGATION CLASS:
You can take this indoor class any- time prior to your first charter. Periodic class dates are listed in your newsletter. Register as soon as possible so you can take advantage of your Confidence Sail charter discount.

YOUR CONFIDENCE SAIL:
You'll feel most confidant on your first charter if you take it the same day and immediately following lessons eight. Marina Sailing encourages this Confidence Sail by giving you a 20% discount when you schedule your first day's charter on the same day as your lesson #8.

YOUR SAILING CONFIDENCE:
The Complete Sailing Course properly prepares you to keep your mind on what matters. The Comprehensive instruction includes:

ENJOY THE THRILL OF SAILING
This one course covers all basic sailing techniques:

ENJOY LOW COST LUXURY
'Eye On LA' reported Marina Sailing to be "One of the best bargains in Southern California." Marina Sailing is the affordable way to sail. so get off your turf and go beyond the surf!

NAVIGATION CLASS This three hour evening classroom session in coastal piloting covers chart selection and reading, plotting a course, dead reckoning, bearings, fog and night sailing, local hazards, chartering responsibilities, emergencies and cruising techniques. This class is FREE to all members	DUSTY DECK SHOES This three hour class is designed to get you back in the swing of things. Review of club procedures, seacocks, docking, location and use of mechanical and electrical equipment, instrumentation and navigation, rigging, internal halyards, reefing lines, travellers, inboard diesel operation and helmsmanship under sail are covered. Dust off those deck shoes and let's go sailing! Classes offered in morning and afternoon session. Tuition: $40.00
	NIGHT SAILING NAVIGATION CLASS This three hour evening class will help you navigate and practice your night sailing skills. Night navigation can be difficult without proper knowledge of lights, night landmarks and triangulation. We will enjoy some nice evening sailing as we sharpen our skills. Tuition: $40.00
SANTA CRUZ SEMINAR This cruising seminar is recommended for anyone visiting the Channel Islands. The course consists of three hours of spectacular aerial slides of anchorages of Santa Cruz, excellent advice on the best anchorages and preferred location on the anchorage to set your hook, recommended anchorages in other than prevailing winds, anchor watches, cruise planning, information on landing permits, and fishing and diving. Tuition: $35.00
BIG BOAT SAILING CLASSES Taught aboard 36 to 42 foot boats, in this five hour class you will learn general boat handling, reaction time and docking of the big boats as well as fine-tuning sail trim, and be introduced to some new equipment and electronics found on larger boats. Scheduled in morning and afternoon sessions. Tuition: $125.00	HEAVY WEATHER Introduction to Heavy Weather is a three hour class on the water with an emphasis on man overboard drills, reefing and changing head sails while underway and learning to handle those blustery breezes. Tuition: $65.00
	POWER BOAT CLASSES This full day class is for those experienced sailors who would like to try their hand at a twin engined alternative to travel the seas. Course aboard 24 to 42 footers covers detailed engine start up and operating procedures, docking and undocking, maneuvering the boat using gears and throttles, emphasizing that you don't need the wheel. Course also covers bringing the boat up to plane, quartering waves, adjusting speed for sea conditioning and boat handling at different speeds. Tuition: $150 - or private instruction is offered for $50/hr plus fuel.
ADVANCED HEAVY WEATHER In this full day on-the-water class, you will learn when to reduce sail area, proper reefing procedures, roller furling systems and sails, when to strap on your safety harness, making sure you have sea room, selecting a safe anchorage, bailing systems, tools and jury rigging, liferings and man overboard poles, keeping warm and dry, helmsmanship and how to handle heavy seas, how to read the weather conditions for advance warning on storms and squalls. Tuition: $95.00	FIRST MATE'S CLASS This three hour course will prepare your mate for duties on your next cruise, including basic boat systems and operations, how to assist sailing the boat, sailing a compass course, picking up a mooring and anchoring (time permitting) and the invaluable and necessary man-overboard and emergency procedures. Tuition: $65.00
MAINTENANCE AFLOAT This class will show you how to solve most common problems and covers tools, Y-valves, holding tanks, engine problems, furling and halyards. It is time well spent for experienced and new sailors alike, even if you do not fancy yourself mechanically inclined. With a little guidance, you can do it! 4 - 6 hours. Tuition: $65.00
RACING CLINIC Become a CONTENDER! Now is the time to move from crew to skipper. If you have done some racing and want to improve, or even if you are totally new to the game, this full day on-the-water class will give you the skills required to compete in any of the Marina Sailing Race Series offered throughout the year. We will practice race starts, mark rounding, rules, sail trim and tactics. Tuition: $195.00	ADVANCED RACING CLINIC This class consists of four evening classroom sessions and a full day of on-the-water practice and racing. Racing fleets, in depth rules, starting, windward and leeward legs, rounding marks, sail trim, boat handling and responsibilities of the skipper and crew are covered. Tuition: $245.00
SPINNAKER CLASS The most powerful of all sails, this course will teach you how to properly "Fly the Chute." This all day on-the-water course covers sails and gear, spinnaker packing, rigging, hoisting, gybing, trimming, dropping the chute and crew responsibilities. Tuition: $125.00

ASA #103 BASIC COASTAL CRUISE PREP CLASS ASA#103 Basic Coastal Cruising is the next level of ASA certification following ASA #101, Basic Keelboat Sailing. This one day on-the-water course covers the basic sailing skills for cruising sailboats in the 30' range, including federal equipment carriage and navigation lights requirements, safety at sea, emergencies such as man overboard and how to treat hypothermia, read and interpret nautical charts of local areas and safely operate auxiliary engines. Tuition: $125.00	ASA #105 COASTAL NAVIGATION STANDARD Twelve hours of classroom offered in 3 or 4 mid-week evening sessions or 2 six hour sessions on consecutive weekend days. A prerequisite for ASA #106 Advanced Coastal Cruising, this course covers advanced coastal piloting skills, compass deviation, NOAA chart reading and detailed use of chart symbols, tides and currents, set and drift and other advanced navigational skills. Tuition: $195.00 (Also available as a home study course)
ASA #104 BAREBOAT CHARTERING STANDARD Spend a full weekend cruising or three days of island circumnavigation. This is the next important step in ASA Certification. A pre-departure seminar the first evening, then it's off to complete provisioning assignments and make ready for your trip to one of the offshore islands. Covered in the course will be night sailing, standing a watch, anchoring techniques, boat systems, maintenance procedures and valuable cruising knowledge. This certification is a MUST for those of you who are planning a bareboat cruise in the Carribean. A written exam is given during the off-watch hours. Course includes textbook, certification and provisioning and two or three days of cruising. Tuition: $345.00 for 2 day session and $445.00 for 3 day sessions. Prerequisite: ASA #101 and #103.	ASA #106 ADVANCED COASTAL CRUISING STANDARD Three full days on the water, for those experienced sailors who want to act as skipper and crew on boats up to 50' in coastal or inland waters in any conditions. Course covers advanced seamanship, weather, engineering and safety. Tuition: $455.00, includes provisioning. Prerequisite: ASA #101 to #105.
ASA #107 CELESTIAL NAVIGATION STANDARD This course enables graduates to safely navigate a sailboat on an offshore passage. The Celestial Navigation Standard consists of three classroom sessions and one on-the-water session. The course covers proper use of sextants, sightings on celestial bodies, including Sun and Moon fixes and use of tables to determine position at sea. Tuition: $345.00	ASA INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION Want to futher your ASA certifications and pave the way for a career in the sailing business? ASA Instructor Certification is the next step. Instructor ratings are the highest levels of ASA certification available. Prerequisites: 18 years of age, 3 years of sailing experience, documented teaching experience or ability to demonstrate an aptitude for clearly communicating sailing to the novice and advanced sailor. ASA Keelboat Sailing Instructor Clinic comprises two and a half days of on-the-water and the classroom evaluations. Personal membership in ASA in good standing is a requirement ($25.00 annually). Tuition: $225.00

As a member of Marina Sailing, you enjoy many privileges and opportunities. Established in 1962, Marina Sailing is a full service sailing club with six convenient harbor locations in Southern California. Our knowledgeable staff is committed to doing everything possible to accommodate our members. Qualified instruction with ASA Certification, flexible schedules, affordable rates and a "user friendly" chartering policy distinguish Marina Sailing's approach to member service and satisfaction
Nine Lessons on-the-water 21 hours
Evening class in navigation & safety at sea 3 hours
Total: 24 Hours of Instruction

Complete Sailing Course $595 ($20 off if two sign up together)
Marina Sailing Initiation $345
(This fee is waived for Complete Sailing Course students.)
Monthly Association Fee ( billed quarterly) $30
ASA Certification $75
All Marina Sailing instructors are ASA certified.

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Channel Islands (Oxnard )

3001 Peninsula Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93035
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13441 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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819 North Harbor Dr.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Long Beach

429 Shoreline Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90802
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300 West Coast Highway, Suite F
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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San Diego

1551 Shelter Island Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
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