* 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 summer. 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. 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.
Pedal boats, electric boats, boogie boards, kayaks, inflatable
rafts, catamarans, beach furniture and wetsuits are available for
rent at Resort Water Sports at Newport Dunes. (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.
Gondola Adventures/Newport, 3101 W. Coast Highway, offers one- and
two-hour gondola cruises. A one-hour tour with champagne is $70. A
two-hour tour with dinner and champagne is $180. Pickup is available
at waterfront restaurants. (949) 675-4984.
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