- KAHAKAI Sprints (Marine Stadium, July 18), Polynesian Outrigger Canoe racing in a sprint regatta for one, two and six-person canoes. www.kahakai.org
- Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival (Marine Stadium, August 8-9, 2009), (626) 288-2888 www.lbdragonboat.com
- Long Beach Seafest Kite-Surfing Challenge at the Capture the wind Festival (Granada Launch between LaVerne and Granada Lots, Aug 7-8). Includes kiteboarding clinics, product demos, raffles, auctions and promotions. (562) 592-5483
- Pacific Open Water Challenge (Marine Stadium, Aug 23, 2009) Includes 5K open swim, mile and half-mile swims, 5k run, Aquathon and Kayak/Paddleboard races and the ever popular Canine Splash & Dash (100 yd. Swim and ½ mile run with your dog). www.pacificopenwater.com
- The Richard Miller Novice Swim Meet (Belmont Plaza Pool, Aug 8, 2009) (562) 570-1809 www.lbparks.org
- Novice Dive Meet (Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pool, Aug 9, 9 am - 1 pm)
- Alamitos Bay Beach Water Polo (Alamitos Bay - Ocean Blvd and Bayshore, Aug 28-30, 2009, www.shoreaquatics.com)
