Friday, May 29, 2009
Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor is a man-made harbor that was named after the author of "Two Year's Before the Mast", Richard Henry Dana Jr. The harbor is divided into the East and West Basin, both of which operate as a separate marina. The harbor hosts 50 guest slips for travelers passing through, Adventura Sailing Association, Dana Point Yacht Club, and Dana West Yacht Club. Seaport shopping and restaurants are also located in the harbor at Mariner's Village and Dana Wharf.
For cruisers, there is an abundance of marine activity in the mornings off the coast and spectacular views. North of Dana Point is Laguna Beach and San Capistrano is to the South. For racers, Dana Point Yacht Club sponsors a competitive intermediate to advanced racing series throughout the year with windward/leewards, short-distance legs, and long-distance legs starting in Long Beach, Seal Beach, and Newport Beach.
Winds tend to be light in the mornings, but it usually picks up in the afternoon after 11am. The winds average between 8-12mph out of the W, SW, WSW. Swells range between 1-3 feet on average.
For cruisers, there is an abundance of marine activity in the mornings off the coast and spectacular views. North of Dana Point is Laguna Beach and San Capistrano is to the South. For racers, Dana Point Yacht Club sponsors a competitive intermediate to advanced racing series throughout the year with windward/leewards, short-distance legs, and long-distance legs starting in Long Beach, Seal Beach, and Newport Beach.
Winds tend to be light in the mornings, but it usually picks up in the afternoon after 11am. The winds average between 8-12mph out of the W, SW, WSW. Swells range between 1-3 feet on average.
Long Beach
Long Beach Harbor includes Alamitos Bay Marina, Long Beach Shoreline Marina (Downtown Marina), and Rainbow Harbor / Rainbow Marina. Boats are protected by a series of offshore breakwaters and by a natural south-facing bay.
Winds consistently average between 8-12mph, which makes for a great sailing location.
The harbor hosts Marina Sailing Charters and the Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, Little Ships Fleet, Seal Beach, and Shoreline Yacht Clubs. This location also hosts the Congressional Cup, Transpac and Olympic trial races.
Winds consistently average between 8-12mph, which makes for a great sailing location.
The harbor hosts Marina Sailing Charters and the Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, Little Ships Fleet, Seal Beach, and Shoreline Yacht Clubs. This location also hosts the Congressional Cup, Transpac and Olympic trial races.
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