* WHAT’S AFLOAT is published periodically....
* WHAT’S AFLOAT is published periodically. If you are planning a
nautical event, submit the information to the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay
St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627; by fax to (949) 646-4170; or by e-mail to
dailypilot@latimes.com.
SAILING CLASSES
Sailboat rentals and private lessons are available at Marina
WaterSports in the Balboa Fun Zone. Advanced classes include
navigation, big boat, powerboat, introduction to heavy weather and
first-mate instruction. (949) 673-3372; the Blue Dolphin Sailing
Club, (949) 644-2525; or Lido Sailing Club, (949) 675-0827.
Sailing Fascination offers classes in boating safety and sailing
year-round for persons with disabilities. Free. (949) 640-1678.
Orange County employers can bring their employees out to Newport
Beach on weekdays to enjoy a day of sailing courtesy of Orange Coast
College. The School of Sailing and Seamanship now offers a chance for
groups to work with the on-board instructor on different sailing
techniques while they get advice on how to perform well in business.
No sailing experience necessary. One-day classes cost from $100 to
$125. (949) 645-9412.
BOAT RENTALS
Electric boat rentals are available by the hour at Duffy Electric
Boats, 2001 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. All boats are equipped
with window enclosures and CD players. Ice and cups are provided.
Reservations are suggested. An hour rental is $75. (949) 645-6812.
Sail airborne outside Newport Harbor at Marina WaterSports, pulled
by a motorboat at Balboa Para-sailing near the Balboa Fun Zone. A
90-minute trip is $45. (949) 673-3372.
A motorized lounge chair may be rented at Resort Water Sports at
Newport Dunes for $25 per hour. Pedal boats, electric boats, boogie
boards, kayaks, inflatable rafts, beach furniture and wetsuits also
are available. (949) 729-1150.
Gondola tours are offered by the Gondola Co. of Newport, 3400 Via
Oporto, Suite 102-B. The $75 cost includes a basket of bread, cheese,
salami, ice, glasses, a blanket, music and a Polaroid picture. Wine
is also available. (949) 675-1212.
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