Welcome to the official Marina del Rey blog written by the Marina del Rey Tourism Board. My Marina tells different stories of what makes L.A.’s Marina a unique destination. Read about fun things do like sailing and paddle boarding to waterfront dining, yacht cruises, and more.
Cal Yacht Club offers this informational event about the Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) ratings, which are required for the Sunset Series Regatta races in Marina del Rey. Topics include new splits for cruising A and Cruising B, signal flags, and tips and techniques for cruising racers.
The California Yacht Club invites boating enthusiasts to this dinner and presentation on the LA2024 Olympic and Paralympic bid. LA2024 Director of Marketing Matt Rohmer will share updates on the bid process, the proposed venues plan, and community events supporting the LA2024 bid. $26 includes dinner, tax, service, and parking. Reservations required: reservations@calyachtclub.net. 6:15 p.m. […]
March 18 is the 7th Annual Yacht Maintenance & Do It Yourself Event in Marina del Rey. Yacht enthusiasts can go to one place for all their yacht maintenance and service questions – seminars, lunch, raffle, and over 30 exhibitors with maintenance experts of all facets. Entry to the event is free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. […]
The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay invites the public to its yacht club for a lecture from the Marina del Rey Historical Society. Willie Hjorth, Rikki Barker, and Howard Wenger will talk about the founding of the MDR Society, show historical photos of the harbor, and answer questions about this hub of local […]
All racers in the California Yacht Club’s Sunset Series regattas, including those in the Cruising Division, will be required to have up-to-date Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) ratings. Attend this orientation seminar to learn about the PHRF rating for your boat – how it is determined and how different equipment changes on your boat may […]
Whether it’s your first date or one rare night out without the kids, you’ll find fun on-the-water options for couples in Marina del Rey. Ditch the dinner-and-a-movie routine in exchange for a unique date night (or day!) in LA’s Marina. Try these suggestions: Moonlight Paddle Excursion ($) Paddle through the calm waters of the Marina on a guided kayak tour […]
Join fellow racing enthusiasts and Olympic fans at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey to hear the inside story of Olympic sailing from two experts: Caleb Paine, 2016 Finn Class Olympic Bronze Medalist, US Sailing Team Sperry; and Craig Leweck, Editor – 2016 World Sailing Olympic Blog, and Editor and Publisher of Scuttlebutt. Caleb […]
It’s almost time to shake off winter and embrace some sunshine! Want to know what to do for spring break in Los Angeles? Read on for exciting spring break ideas in LA’s premier waterfront playground, Marina del Rey!
The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay invites the public to a presentation from Marilyn Cassedy about her experience as captain of a boat in this past summer’s Race to Alaska. The trip covered 750 miles of coastal waters from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska, and was limited to nonmotorized vessels. No support […]
The Del Rey Yacht Club invites the public to a free seminar lead by Peter Isler, a renowned sailor, author, and motivational speaker. Peter’s talk will focus on starts, lane management, and position assessment–all you ever wanted to know about fleet racing but were afraid to ask. Please RSVP to info@dryc.org or by calling 310-823-4664. […]