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Sailing Around California's Marina del Rey In A Myriad Of Ways

August 5, 2009 at 5:22 PM | by Heidi Atwal | 0 Comments

Not far from the hustle, bustle, and general madness that is Los Angeles lies Marina del Rey, a refreshingly laid back waterfront city. Idyllic weather and beautiful scenery provide the backdrop for sailing its surrounding waters, we're hard-pressed to find reasons why you wouldn't want to hit the high seas yourself.

Sailing lessons in Marina del Rey attract both out-of-towners and high-profile celebrities, such as Zac Efron, who's also an occasional thrill-seeker.

In addition to sailing, there is a myriad of options for seagoing adventures depending on your taste. Get in touch with your inner sea captain this summer with Marina de Rey's top activities:

Blue Water Sailing: For a hands-on experience, Blue Water offers a diverse menu of lessons, ranging from Basic Keelboating to an Instructor Qualification Clinic for more advanced ASA (American Sailing Association) members. Private lessons and group discounts are also available. Or, you can charter a boat and sail to a number of gorgeous seaside California cities.

Blue Pacific Boating: Whether you want to Skipper and sail a yacht or learn more about coastal navigation with a bit of home study, Blue Pacific has courses specially tailored for beginners. Depending on how much time you have available, you can choose a basic or more in-depth exposure to life on the high seas.

FantaSea Yachts and Yacht Club: For an ocean experience that's slightly more extravagant, FantaSea is the ideal way to host a memorable event—be it a wedding or birthday—on the water. With a full staff of party planners, you can kick back and leave the details to FantaSea and enjoy what the ocean has to offer.

Mariner Sailing Charters: Sailing to Catalina Island from Marina del Rey is well worth the day trip that Mariner offers. Though the excursion doesn't come cheap, it does include a tour of the island's coast, drinks and snacks of your choice, and the priceless experience of exploring one of LA's off-shore gems.

Related Stories
· Marina del Rey Visitors Site [Official Site]
· Zac Efron Sailing Marina del Rey [Pop Sugar]
· Sailing [Jaunted]

[Photo: tiarescott]

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