A 1 night seminar on how to cruise Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel Islands.They say that if you can cruise the Channel Islands, you can cruise anywhere. These islands in the Santa Barbara Channel are rewarding ruising grounds for local sailors who want to venture beyond Catalina. But cruising the islands successfully also requires careful planning, permits, local knowledge, and the right equipment. Using slides and information gathered from many trips aboard "Alaska Eagle" and smaller cruising boats, OCC Sailing Progrm Director Brad Avery will cover the best anchorages and coves of each island. Route planning from the Dand Point/Newport/Long Beach area, weather, cove selection and local sailing directions will be stressed.Other seminar topics include bow and stern anchoring techniques in the islands, surviving Santa Ana winds, necessary cruising equipment, danger areas, points of interest, and arranging island tours.Permit applications, brochures, Park Service guidebooks and other reference materials will be provided. Charts, books and guides will be available for sale during the seminar break.
Area: Central County
City: Newport Beach
Location (building): OCC Sailing Center
Event Sponsor: Orange Coast ColSail
Keyword(s): Sailing, Boating
| Status | Class# | Start Date | End Date | Day(s) | Time | Ages |
| Open | 05/29/98 | 05/29/98 | Fri | 7:00pm-10:00pm |
Instructor: Brad Avery
Minimum number of participants: No Minimum
Maximum number of participants: No Maximum
Fee: $15
$18 at the door.