go west young man

[sailormanbigd]

It seems I will be flying, unfortunately not sailing to SanDiego in September some time to assist my sister in renovations to her house and business. I am wondering what there is to do out west for a florida sailor. What marinas do I check out, where can I get a crew position, and what is there to do there? My visit is open ended. I would enjoy sailing, assisting in deliveries, and even south to panama, thru the canal, and back to florida in a few months. So, any suggestions? I hear the black pearl might be there? Naval base, etc.
thanks for any suggestions, Pat oh, I'm a registered nurse and a fair cook.

 

[justsomeguy]

There's a nice museum floating in San Diego's harbor.

 

[Freedom77]

Americas Cup Experience, San Diego Zoo, USS Midway, Corvette Diner, Old Town, Sea World, and a ton of yacht/sailing clubs. If ya check in to some of the clubs on Shelter Island and tell 'em where you're from and what ya have in mind you might just get a sail. Good Luck.

 

[Eddie7045]

There are some sailing clubs that are a good deal if

you have an ASA certification or are in a club that they will honor in a reciprocal deal. Either that or you can get a ride with a friend out here. I can tell you one thing, an overnight trip at one of the Channel Islands is an experience of a life time.

 

[sailormanbigd]

thanks

hey, thanks for the responses. A floating museum, zoo, clubs. I don't have any asa schooling just been a boat and sailboat owner for 30 years. Self taught, school of hard nocks, etc. I did belong to a sailboat club for a year. Could'nt make it to many meetings or events due to work schedule though. Not familiar with channel islands but sounds interesting and will google it. Thanks again. Pat

 

[Eddie7045]

There is one way to experience the Channel

Islands but it is not a sailing adventure. Island Packers is a concession of the National Parks. They offer excursions on and around the Channel Islands. They operate out of both Oxnard and Ventura.

 

[Freedom77]

Channel Islands are magnificent. Also Catalina which is a litttle closer to SD. You can drive a couple of hours to Long Beach/San Pedro and catch the shuttle. We used to drop anchor there every year for a week. Stay away from Tijuana Mexico. Very dangerous for americanos at this time. Mucho drug wars.