A favorite summertime Sea Shell event is the two-day regatta which takes place at Mission Bay San Diego. This event is hosted by Mission Bay Yacht Club members Dave and Linda Sparkuhl who have a long time relationship with the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association. Mission Bay serves as a wonderful sailing destination for younger and novice skippers who are still developing skills because it is in a protected area offering different challenges than sailing in the Santa Barbara Harbor. It is also a perfect venue for more advanced skippers as it offers new and longer sailing courses. After a fun-filled day of competition, the skippers and their families are invited to join a catered dinner at the Mission Bay Yacht Club to bond over the adventures of the day and build long-lasting friendships. After dinner, a favorite activity is to play at the Belmont Amusement Park, driving bumper cars, riding a roller coaster, or climbing the rock wall. Finally, we end the weekend with another full day of sailing and awards!