Marina- Camp Pendleton

Workshops / Classes

Lessons & Course Overview

Many new adventures await patrons through sailing courses and cruises along the coast with unique programs and a great environment to learn to sail. Many levels of group sailing courses are offered throughout the year from January – November. Skilled instructors are US Sailing Certified with years of experience to teach and guide course participants into becoming skilled sailors in a short time.

Start with the Learn to Sail Course then move into the Keelboat /Cruising Course, which will have participants sailing in the ocean on their own in a short time. Learn to Sail is taught in a safe, fun, and easy environment in the boat basin. Located only 10 min. from the ocean makes it a perfect location to learn how to day sail and coastal cruise in the Pacific Ocean.

The Seamanship course offers the opportunity to improve and build up the confidence needed for coastal cruising. The Navigation Course is for those who want to dig deep into charting on charts, (The lost art of navigation). With the completion of the Seamanship Course, a practical cruise, and experience on the water, this can open up the coastline for sailors to explore on their own in a sailboat from the rental fleet.

Clinics throughout the year are offered to grow knowledge and skill level in the sport of sailing: Spinnaker, Engine Maintenance, and Bareboat Chartering.

After completion of each course, participants will be able to rent the different boats they trained on, and after completion of the Keelboat/Cruising Course, it is only a matter of time on the water, and a practical check out to move up to the next size boats.

Most programs require taking 2-3 levels of instruction to achieve the different US Sailing Certification; One class is offered for each of the different US Sailing Certifications.

Get started today on a great new adventure!

Adult Courses

Learn to Sail Course

Prerequisite: None |  3-Day or 4-DayThis course is perfect for anyone who has never sailed or has little experience sailing. Choose from a weekday, weekend or holiday course. Held in a safe, fun, and easy environment, the course includes boat safety, rigging, how sails work, points of sail, knots, sail trim, basic nomenclature, rules of the road, and other sailing skills. Participants will be out on the water the first day!

Courses are taught on a Capri 16.5 sailboat with a mainsail and jib, along with the “Learn Sailing Right” book. Free practice sailing is offered before the last day.

This is a great place to start and build up your confidence!

Note: We will be covering capsizing; however, it is not a requirement for completion of the course or boat rentals. (the boats used in the course do not capsize) It is a requirement for the US SAILING small boat certification.

These boats do require some physical movements, moving from one side to the other while sailing. If you have bad knees or back problems, please discuss them prior to signing up.

Weekdays

4-day Course:  5-hours/day, Wed – Thu x 2. A slower pace than the weekend or holiday courses. Course Fee: $250 Includes book

Weekends

3-day Course:  8-hours/day, Sat-Sun, and the following Sun. Course Fee: $275 includes book

Holidays

3-day Course:  8-hours/day, Sat-Sun & Mon. Complete the course in only 3 days straight. A fast-paced course that covers everything the weekend course covers. Course Fee: $275 Includes book

Certification/Qualification

US SAILING Keelboat CERTIFIED COURSE UNITED STATES NAVAL SAILING ASSOCIATION QUALIFICATION B SKIPPER

Keelboat/Cruising Course

Prerequisite:  Completed Learn to Sail Course or have challenged our program prior to the course starting. 4-Day (2) Weekends.

After learning the basics of sailing, a new adventure awaits in the ocean. It’s time to move up and experience sailing off the Southern California coast where dolphins, sea lions, and whales play.

This course is for those who have completed the Learn to Sail Course and covers skills to day sail in the ocean and coastal cruise. Instruction includes sail trim, anchoring, VHF radio operations, reefing, outboard motors, docking, crew overboard, weather, basic charting, how to fly a spinnaker, and other sailing skills. Participants will head out to sea on the first day of class!

4-day Course: 8 hours each day, Sat-Sun x 2, with a great mix of instruction and practical sailing. Taught on a Catalina 22 Sailboat and included books are US SAILING Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising. At course completion, participants receive a US Sailing Keelboat Certification, logbook, and year-long membership with US Sailing. Participants are qualified to rent these boats for day sailing along the coast, and go on the fleet cruise to Dana Point!

Course Fee: $375 Includes books

Certification/Qualification

US SAILING Keelboat CERTIFIED COURSE UNITED STATES NAVAL SAILING ASSOCIATION QUALIFICATION B SKIPPER

Seamanship Course

Prerequisite: Completed Keelboat/Cruising Course and sailed a minimum of 8 hours in the ocean. 2-Day Weekend.

This course is designed to teach participants to sail to both Dana Point and Mission Bay. Instruction includes GPS, Mooring, Coastal Weather, Sail Trim, Piloting, and Trip Planning. It also reinforces Keelboat/Cruising Course skills: Anchoring, Docking, COB, and Reefing. Fine-tune skills to become a more seasoned sailor.

2-day Weekend Course:  Advance prep work required, please sign up no later than a week prior to start. The practical element of this course is a cruise to Mission Bay; to sail off station without an instructor.

(Participants will be evaluated demonstrating course skills to the instructor and responsible for securing a crew for the cruise. This is separate from the course and has separate fees. On the cruise, you will be anchoring in Mariner’s Cove, and spending a wonderful evening out on the water; the boats will raft up and share sea stories and more. This will be held on Catalina 27’s with an instructor/evaluator on board – not necessary to be qualified to sail 27’s for this course).

Navigation Course

Prerequisite: None | 2-Day Weekend.

This course hones navigational skills on the water or prepares participants for a destination cruise. This weekend course will cover charting, basic navigation, set and drift, as well as other applications that will help. There will be no sailing skills required for this course; it will be taught in a classroom environment. Navigation tools and charts may be purchased through the Marina, or tools are available to borrow. However, Chart #18740 is required.

Weekend Course:  Advance prep work required, please sign up no later than a week prior to start.

Youth Classes

Del Mar Marina and Sailing Center

Discover Sailing and Kayaking

Welcome to the Youth Discover Sailing and Kayaking Course. We will be sailing our new Expos 12.5 and kayaking on sit on top kayaks.

Items to bring:

Shoes: tennis shoes work great as long as they do not have a black sole. No open-toed shoes are allowed and shoes are required at all times. (Reef walkers or old tennis shoes for kayaking Thu)

Swimsuit: needed on Wed and Thu

Clothes: change of clothes, towel, sweatshirt, or light jacket

Hat, Sunscreen 30+, Water Bottle and Sunglasses (crockies to keep them),

LUNCH: soda & snack machine available, bring a lunch and snacks. Refrigerator and microwave access, water cooler for filling up water bottles.

Be on time: There is a lot of information to cover so it’s important to be on time and be ready to learn.

Course Description

Tue – Fri 9am – 4:30pm |  Ages 10-17, 4-Day

Perfect for youth who want to experience sailing for the first time or have some experience already. A chance to learn how to skipper a boat and harness the wind. Courses are held in a safe, fun, and easy environment in protected waters. Taught skills: boat safety, rigging, how the sails work, points of sail, knots, sail trim, basic nomenclature, capsizing, and other sailing skills. One morning session will be learning on sit on top kayaks. Participants will be out on the water the first day!

This is a 4-day course with a great mix of class instruction and practical sailing on the water. Classes are taught on an Expo 12.5 sailboat with a mainsail. This is a great program to build up confidence, team-building skills, and learning to take responsibility for their sailboat on and off the water! They will learn the same skills as our adults in the Learn to Sail course. (See above – Learn to Sail class description for course details.)

Instructor: Certified US Sailing instructor with almost 10 years of teaching within our program, Masters Captains license, and Skippers commercial boats 100+ tons. Assists with Sea Cadets throughout the year.

Course Fee: $200 Reservations required 

US SAILING SMALL BOAT CERTIFIED COURSE

Paddling Excursions

Paddling Excursions First Saturday of the Month: Reservations Required. 2hrs. A paddling adventure from Del Mar Marina through Oceanside Harbor once a month. A guide will lead from the docks of Del Mar Marina to Oceanside Harbor checking out the sights and local sea life along the way. So fun to do with a group! Dockside instruction provided on how to use the equipment. This is a great adventure for family and friends!

	Fees
Single Kayaks, Standup Paddle Boards	$25
Double Kayaks	$40
Hobie Mirage Pedal Kayak (Single)	$35

 

Reservations required or call the morning of and see if there are any openings. Start time 9:30 am; come early for paperwork.

Sunset Paddling Evening Excursion Last Saturday of the Month – Spring-Fall: Reservations Required. 2hrs. A paddling adventure from Del Mar Marina through Oceanside Harbor from spring to fall. A guide will lead from the docks of Del Mar Marina before sunset to Oceanside Harbor checking out the sights and local sea life along the way and on the way back, paddle into the sunset. So fun to do with a group! Dockside instruction provided on how to use the equipment. This is a great adventure for family and friends!

	Fees
Single Kayaks, Standup Paddle Boards	$35
Double Kayaks	$50
Hobie Mirage Pedal Kayak (Single)	$45

Start times will vary to coincide with the sunsets, so call for start time and reservations.

Regattas

Small Boat Sailing Regattas

 

Three Regattas are hosted during the year, one in the Spring, Fall, and Winter. Open to any sailors (ages 10-up) that are qualified to rent our Capri 16.5 or Expo 12.5. If you have never raced, no problem, helpful hints will be provided and lessons will be learned each race. It’s a fun day on the water competing in as many races as possible. Bring a sack lunch and beverages and enjoy a day on the water. A crew member will be needed to race a Capri. 16.5 in order to work the jib and old enough to work the jib sheets. Expos can be sailed single-handed, which is a great way to improve sailing skills, sail trim, and have fun doing it. Awards provided at the end of the races.

 

Fees:

$30 Expo $45 Capri Check our Calendar for dates. Also, look on schedule for Race Clinic.

Summer Race Series

Every Wednesday 5:30 pm

Get out on the water during the summer and enjoy racing small sailboats from June-August. The first race starts at 5:30 pm, and the amount of races depends on winds and daylight. Open to all sailors (ages 10-up) that are qualified to rent a Capri 16.5 or Expo 12.5. Choose to race one night or all of them, however, it’s required to have a crew when racing the Capri’s to work the jib. First place prizes provided for each class, and awards and BBQ gathering at the end of the summer for the overall results. Spectators welcome and occasionally skippers are looking for crew. Reservation required for boats. 

Fees: $10 Expo $20 Capri

Reduced Rate for Series: $90 Expo $180 Capri

Look for a race clinic scheduled before the series starts.

Come join us for one of our many clinics offered throughout the year. Improve skills and knowledge on sailing and boating. The clinics typically run 3-4 hours and cover many topics: Outboard engine maintenance and repairs, Bareboat chartering A-Z, Spinnaker flying, and Racing small boats. Some of the clinics are on the water and require a rental card, but most don’t have requirements. Clinics are added sometimes due to high demand, so check our Facebook or web page.

Private Charter

Harbor And Sailboat Charters. Skipper Provided. Get out on the water for an enjoyable and relaxing day with a boat and skipper. Enjoy a harbor cruise to Oceanside and around the harbors on an 18’ Duffy Electric Boat. Sit back and sightsee and experience the local sea life in the quiet with your family and friends. Sailing charters are also offered along California’s beautiful coastline. Experience the tranquility of the water, dolphin exploring, and maybe even whale watching. Located just 10 minutes from the ocean and can accommodate eight passengers on the Duffy and six passengers total on sailboats. Please call in advance for availability and reservations. 

Fees: $85 per hour and 2 hour minimum on Sailboats

 

 

Additional Info

MARINA RULES

• Renters must be a qualified patron and in possession of a current DOD ID • All boats must be signed out by an adult 18 years or older (that is an authorized patron) • Operators of power vessels shall be at least 18 years of age • Must wear Personal Flotation Devices on all vessels at ALL TIMES. Children 12 years and younger and non-swimmers must wear PFD’s on the docks. (Exception on the Duffy: Only those under the age of 13 and don’t know how to swim are required to wear a PFD) • No children under the weight of 15 lbs allowed on any MCCS VESSELS. • Skippers must be licensed, fill out the manifest, and are fully responsible for vessel and crew. • Skipper must ensure compliance with all State and Federal Regulations. • Report all accidents or injuries to Marina Staff. • Alcohol and Boats don’t mix, intoxication is prohibited on any MCCS boat. • No rental boats out of the harbor in Heavy Weather or Small Craft Advisories. • Capsized or Disabled boat – STAY WITH THE BOAT. • No picking up additional passengers not listed on the manifest. • No Sailing into slips unless motor problems. (Please call the marina for assistance) • Skipper is responsible for leaving the vessel clean inside and out after use. • No black soled shoes or high heels, wear proper boating shoes. • No PETS on rental boats or equipment. • Military vessels have Right of Way in the Basin and Channel. • No beaching of boats. (Exception is kayaked w/o pedals). • Porta-Potties must be cleaned thoroughly after use. Skipper is responsible. • Fishing is allowed on all boats, (exception is Duffy, Capri’s & Expo) 

BOAT CAPACITIES: Paddle Boards (SUP) 1 Person Basin and Harbor only Kayaks 1-2 Persons Basin and Harbor only Pedal Boats 1-4 Persons Basin only 12.5 Expo 1-2 Persons Bain and Harbor only 16.5′ Capri 1-4 Persons Basin and Harbor only 13.5′ Power Boat 1-4 Persons (max 650lbs) Basin and Harbor only 18’ Duffy 1-9 Persons (max 1500lbs) Basin and Harbor only 22′ Catalina 2-5 Persons See staff for boundary limits 25′-27′ Catalina 2-6 Persons See staff for boundary limits 30′ Newport 2-6 Persons See staff for boundary limits

** No Single-handed sailing of 22′ and above** (Crew member must be at least 16 years old) Skipper’s card remains the property of MCCS and may be revoked for careless or negligent use of equipment, failure to properly unrig and clean the boat, violation or disregard of safe boating practices, and failure to obey all rules and regulations. IF IN DOUBT – ASK!! Children under the weight of 15 lbs are not permitted on any MCCS watercraft. All Boats must be signed out by an adult 18 years or older Sailboats 22’ and above are the only vessels allowed in Open Ocean (Pedal Boats are restricted to the Del Mar Basin Only) All other vessels are restricted to the Harbors

Paddle Boards (SUP) Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by, and under the direct supervision of an individual at least 18 years old. All boards are restricted to the harbors. Beaching of the boards is prohibited (due to fins)

Kayaks Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by, and under the direct supervision of an individual at least 18 years old. All kayaks are restricted to the harbors. (Beaching of the Hobie (pedal) kayak is prohibited due to underwater fins)

Pedal Boats Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an individual at least 18 years old. All Pedal boats are restricted to the Boat Basin

Sailboats Qualifications All sailboat skippers must have a Certification Card from Camp Pendleton and must be qualified in the boat they are renting.

Sailing Card Other Facility Holders of sailing qualifications from other sailing facilities will be recognized on comparable boats if proof can be provided of their sailing experience (logbooks). A full practical (check sail) will also be required.

No Sailing Card You may challenge the sailing qualifications, by taking a written exam and passing a full practical check sail. An appointment for check sails may be necessary and there is a fee for practical check sails.

Expos and Capri 16.5 Skippers must have a Camp Pendleton certification card, anyone under the age of 18 must be under the direct supervision of an individual at least 18 years old. Expos and Capri 16.5 is restricted to the harbors. Sailors age 16 and up may rent Capri.16.5 (10-17-year-old skippers are limited to the Boat Basin only) (Capri 16.5 when racing are required to have a crew member)

** No Single-handed sailing of 22′ and above** (Crew member must be at least 16 years old)

22′ Sailing Vessels Skippers must be age 18 or above. You must have a Camp Pendleton certification card. There is a maximum of 5 persons on board the 22’s.

25′ and 27′ Sailing Vessels Skippers must be age 18 or above. There is a maximum of 6 persons on board. *A minimum of 24 hours of actual sail time must be lodged by the skipper on 22′ boats in order to initiate procedures for the rental of a 25’ vessel. *A minimum of 24 hours of actual sail time must be lodged by the skipper on 25′ boats in order to initiate procedures for the rental of a 27′.

30′ Vessels The skipper must be age 18 or above. There is a maximum of 6 persons on board *A minimum of 35 hours of actual sail time must be lodged by the skipper on 27′ boats in order to initiate procedures for 30′ rentals. *Actual sail time aboard Del Mar Marina vessels or verified logged ocean time from other military facilities.

Overnight Bareboat Chartering The skipper must be fully certified for the size vessel to be rented. The skipper must successfully complete all parts of the Marina’s Advanced Sailing class or challenge the course by completing a written exam and passing a full practical exam. Skippers must have logged at least one entrance to the destination harbor with a Marina sponsored cruise. (You need to have been there before) Skippers are fully responsible for all damages and repairs.

Power Qualifications Must be a holder of a card stating they are certified in a powerboat. If you don’t have one you can challenge yourself by passing a written exam.

Boston Whalers: • Skipper must be 18 years old or above. • Skipper is fully responsible for strict adherence to all navigation rules. • Skipper is responsible for clean-up of the vessel • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited • Maximum of 4 persons or a collective weight of 650lbs is allowed. • Skipper is responsible for all Fishing Licenses from Base and State agencies. • No water skiing, tow toys, and beaching is not allowed.

Duffy: • Skipper must be 18 years old or above. • Skipper must pass a practical check out prior to renting the vessel • Skipper is responsible for clean-up of the vessel • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited • There will be no beaching of the vessel • No Fishing or swimming from this vessel • There is a maximum of 9 people with a collective weight of 1500 lbs allowed on this vessel. • Life jackets must be worn by all nonswimmers and children under the age of 13.

Towing In accepting outside commercial assistance, renters can incur large personal liens. Vessel Assist, Sea Tow, etc., charge YOU for towing and YOU are responsible for those costs. If you need assistance call the Marina staff on VHF 68 or we can be reached at (760) 725-2820.

Boat Return Time All vessels must be tied up at our docks at 17:00 hrs Daylight Savings time (Mar-Nov.) 16:00 hrs Standard Time (Nov-Feb.)

Late Return Charge – $25 for every 15 minutes past the required return time. (Example: 1-15 min late is $25, 16-30min late is $50 etc.)

Questions The above policies are intended to provide you with a safe and pleasurable experience at Del Mar Marina. Please do not hesitate to contact the Manager or Staff with any questions or comments you may have. Our phone is  (760) 725-2820. SPEED IN THE BASIN, CHANNEL, AND OCEANSIDE HARBOR IS NO WAKE.

Wet-Dry Storage Info

WET SLIPS The Marina has 52 wet slips that can be rented monthly that range from 26’-45’. Also a couple of long end ties and a 3’ overhang on a few slips. A waiting list is maintained for different size slips; however Active Duty has precedence. The slips can be rented monthly and come with water and 30-amp electrical power. Amenities: restrooms, showers, laundry, ice, and vending machines. Charged by the foot from tip to tip, so if you have raised outboards, swim steps, and anchors sticking out, they count in the measurement of the vessel. Dock boxes are also available for rental.

DRY STORAGE 18-spaces dry storage for smaller vessels on trailers. Length limits so the max. trailer and boat length are 25’.

KAYAK AN DINGHY STORAGE Rack spaces for kayaks and small dinghies for monthly rental. Fees can be found under the price list tab.