OXNARD SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours on the Santa Barbara Channel: A Public Day Sail out of Oxnard
A 3-hour Public Day Sail operated by Central Coast Ocean Adventures offering open-ocean sailing and wildlife viewing in the Santa Barbara Channel — bring your own meal and note children under 5 are not permitted.
Three Hours on the Santa Barbara Channel: A Public Day Sail out of Oxnard.
Come aboard for a three-hour adventure sail in the Santa Barbara Channel. Feel wind and spray on the face of the Pacific while keeping a weather eye for seabirds, pinnipeds and — on fortunate days — whales and dolphins; meals are not provided, so bring your own to enjoy on deck.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seabirds, Pinnipeds and the Chance of Cetaceans
The Santa Barbara Channel teems with life: expect abundant seabirds and pinnipeds, and the possibility of seeing whales and dolphins as you cruise the channel.
Three Hours of Open‑Sea Sailing
This is a purposefully short, three-hour day sail that puts you out on the open sea to feel wind, spray and the motion of a working sailing vessel while the crew handles navigation and safety.
Supporting At‑Sea Education
Ticket sales support Central Coast Ocean Adventures’ commitment to provide subsidized or no‑cost at‑sea education programs for youth in the community.
What the day feels like
What the Day Sail Feels Like
Board, cast off and spend three hours riding the swell of the Santa Barbara Channel. The pace is energetic but approachable: a day sail designed to deliver wind in the rigging, panoramic water views and repeated wildlife encounters while the crew manages the vessel and points out marine life.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this sail is best for — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meals are not provided; bring your own food to enjoy on board. Do not bring alcohol, glass, or other breakable materials.
No alcohol, glass, or any other breakable materials are allowed on board.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Public Day Sail?
The sail lasts three hours.
Are meals provided?
Meals are not provided; guests are encouraged to bring their own food.
Can I bring alcohol or glass containers?
No — alcohol, glass, and other breakable materials are not permitted on board.
Are children allowed?
Children under 5 years of age are not permitted onboard during underway events for safety reasons.
When does boarding begin and how many guests can you accommodate?
Boarding will begin 30 minutes prior to departure; Mystic Whaler has a maximum capacity of 45 guests for day sails.
Where do ticket proceeds go?
Ticket sales support subsidized or no‑cost at‑sea education programs for youth in the community.