From land to sea, Strictly Sail Long
Beach is the Place for Families to Be!
Living in Southern California, water sports are a great way for family together
time. Progressive Insurance
Strictly Sail Long Beach returns to Rainbow Harbor, on Thursday, October 23
to Sunday, October 27th, offering people of all ages a chance to
explore the fun of sailing and the boating lifestyle.
Whether you want to shop for the
family’s new toy or purchase your dreamboat, learn to sail on an entry-level
sailboat, on-land or in-water, kayak, or test the waters on a Stand up
Paddleboard, Strictly Sail Long Beach has it all. Bring the kids for an
afternoon of “fun in the sun” with activities geared for all ages and skill
level.
And, kids under 15 are FREE (with
paid adult ticket).
• Already have a boat? Fred's
Shed Interactive Learning Center: Participate
in hands-on clinics and get DIY questions answered. Certified Marine Service
Technician, Fred, offers up practical and professional advice on maintaining,
repairing or upgrading your boat or engine.
• It’s a boaters’ shopping paradise:
There is no better place to shop and compare the
top brands of sailboats, sailing gear and accessories. The best deals on new and brokerage sailboats ranging in sizes
from 6 feet to 76 feet can be found at Strictly Sail Long Beach.
• Discover Boating Hands-On Skills Training: On-the-water
workshops, presented by Discover
Boating, will take sailing skills up a notch for both new sailors and
experienced captains. This year’s show features a full schedule of workshops
including Fundamental Sailing Skills, Docking Under Power and Introduction to
Catamarans.
• Free sailing lesson – Sailing Simulator: Get a feel for the water without leaving
shore. The highly advanced Discover Boating sailing simulator,
featured at this year’s America’s Cup in San Francisco, recreates the movement
of a boat under sail. With the help of a certified instructor, learn to use a
tiller and feel how a boat reacts to wind and waves.
• The grown-ups, educational clinics and seminars: Experienced and novice sailors alike can benefit from the numerous educational sessions offered on and off the water at Strictly Sail Long Beach. Blue Water Sailing Magazine presents a complete schedule of free hourly seminars on topics including the basics of hoisting sails, boating safety and navigating by the stars. World-renowned sailing pros will teach a number of immersive three-hour, half-day and full-day paid seminars and clinics, which include same day entry to the show.
• For moms, dads, kids –
even grandparents! Try It Cove featuring on-water fun: Free hands-on, on-the-water, activities for all guests
to enjoy. Try out entry-level sailboats, stand up paddleboarding (SUP),
kayaking and more. Visitors are
encouraged to bring a suit and towel for Try It Cove activities.
• 2nd Annual Cruising Outpost Cruisers’ Party – Saturday,
October 26: — All
sailors are invited to this dockside celebration featuring free beer and pizza,
live music and prizes.
Admission:
Strictly Sail Long Beach is $10 for
adults; youth 15 and younger accompanied by an adult and active military with
ID are FREE. Tickets can be purchased in
advance online
or at the box office (cash only).
Show Hours:
Thursday and Friday 12pm-7:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am-7:00pm and Sunday,
10:00am-6:00pm.
For more information
call (714) 633-7581 or visit www.strictlysaillongbeach.com. Strictly Sail Long Beach
on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and
show updates about guest speakers, seminars, exhibitors, giveaways and
highlights!
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