MARINA DEL REY BLOG 

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.  

2023 Sunset Series Regatta

The California Yacht Club organizes this series of sailing races that take place Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. We recommend viewing from Fisherman’s Village and Burton Chace Park or the North Jetty. Free to watch! April 19—September 6, 2023. 

Annual Sunset Series Regatta in Marina del Rey

Aerial shot of sailboats in the channel during sunset

The California Yacht Club organizes this series of sailing races that take place Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. It allows Southern California sailors the chance to participate in a time-honored event. The weekly races run April 19 – September 6, 2023. The series originated in 1964 and is the largest sailboat regatta on Santa […]

Sunset Series Regatta

Sunset sail on ocean with sun setting in background

The California Yacht Club puts on this series of sailing races that take place Wednesday from April 13 to September 7. The prime viewing spots are at Fisherman’s Village and Burton Chace Park. Have your phones ready around 7:30 p.m. to capture photos and videos of the multitude of sailboats returning to the harbor’s main […]

Summer Sailing Camps for Kids in Marina del Rey

young boy learning how to sail with the wind

Sailing camps for kids is a unique way to get your kid out in the great outdoors this summer! Several local yacht clubs and recreation centers offer all-day youth programs in the summer. Beginner classes typically introduce terminology, boat rigging, water safety, and basic sailing skills.  Advanced classes for older children build on that foundation. […]

Blood Drive at California Yacht Club

Donate blood with the American Red Cross at the California Yacht Club in the Fireside Room. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: CYC to schedule an appointment.

Long Distance Cruising 101

The California Yacht Club’s Yachting Program presents a video presentation by CYC Long Distance Cruising Award recipient Clifford Rome on how a long distance cruising lifestyle is possible. The event is held at the Fireside Room. Click button for more information.

Yacht Talk: Accelerating Women’s Sailing

The public is welcome to attend this presentation from Allie Blecher. The Cal Yacht Club member is a highly decorated racer, as well as mentor and coach. She serves on the board of the California International Sailing Association and is involved in The Magenta Project, whose main focus is to accelerate women in sailing. She is […]

Sunset Series Regatta

sailing at sunset

The California Yacht Club puts on this annual summer sailing series. Boats race from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 18-September 5, 2018. Watch from anywhere in the Marina that has a view of the main channel, including Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village, or join Hornblower’s seasonal Sunset Cocktail Cruises on Wednesdays, which are timed to watch […]

Yachting Talk: A Cleaner Marina

Join Michael Tripp, Chief of Planning, Department of Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors; Charles E. Michaels, General Council, LAACO, Ltd.; and S/C Anne Sacks, Director and Past President, RBOV, for updates on our Marina. Look at and beyond the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)- where we are and where we are headed and other […]

Regatta Seminar – Season Opener

Cal Yacht Club offers this event to kick off the Sunset Series Regatta races in Marina del Rey. Racing division class splits will be announced. Get the latest advice on the new 2017-2018 rules. Questions? Call CYC at 310-823-4567.