It’s sailing season in the South Bay
Chance Weston, 15, of Hermosa Beach, leads approaching the leeward gate of the Optimist West Coast Championships Regatta, hosted by the King Harbor Yacht Club last year. Photo by Will Weston Whether you’re chasing a high-speed race rush, looking for a leisurely sunset cruise, or seeking the feeling of utter freedom – the feeling of being on deck with the wind in your hair and the sun on your shoulders – boating opportunities in the South Bay abound. Fairly consistent winds and a generally temperate climate make sailing a must-do during a South Bay summer. A bevy of sailing schools and yacht clubs cater to the needs of sailors both serious and casual, and the Redondo Beach Marina is the place to find them. “All the South Bay cities have a beach. Only Redondo has a harbor that serves as an easy on-ramp to the ocean for those wanting to get out there, whether it be for sailing, paddle sports, kayaking, powerboating, marine mammal watching, whatever,” King Harbor Yacht Club Commodore Lisa Falk said. “People are missing a really unique and rare opportunity if they aren’t [using] the harbor… Whichever club/company/organization they feel fits them best, it’s just all good!” For salty…
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