* WHAT’S AFLOAT is published periodically. If...
* 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
Orange Coast College is offering new credit and noncredit sailing
classes this spring. Most classes are five weeks in length, and boats
range from Lido 14 dinghies to large ocean racers, even keelboats.
Cruising seminars are also being taught. The OCC Sailing Center is at
1801 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 645-9412 or visit
occsailing.com.
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
With Marina WaterSports at
the Balboa Fun Zone, you can enjoy nautical experiences from mild
to wild. Take a self-guided tour of the bay in your choice of power
and sail watercraft, jump the ocean swells in a Sea-doo jetboat, put
you sport-fishing skills to the test in a fully equipped Boston
whaler, or soar above it all on a parasail flight along the Newport
coast. Complimentary ice and beverages are included with all electric
boat rentals.
Balboa Boat Rentals can put you on the water in many ways: with
single and double kayaks, electric boats, 14-holder sailboats, pedal
boats and runabouts for offshore use or cruising the bay. Balboa Boat
Rentals also holds two-hour scavenger hunts aboard the electric bay
boats, providing group activity for corporations, birthdays,
nonprofit organizations and group outings. The hunt packages include
boats, trivia questions, maps, Polaroid cameras and supplies. The
cost of a hunt begins at $225 per boat and catering is available at
an additional rate. For hunt reservations, call (949) 673-7200.
Electric boat rentals are available by the hour at Duffy Electric
Boats, 2001 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Ice and cups are
provided. Reservations are suggested. An hour rental is $75. (949)
645-6812.
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