* 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, 1375

Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627; by fax to (949) 646-4170; or by

e-mail to lindsay.sandham@ latimes.com.

SAILING CLASSES

The Basic Cruising exam will be administered by the Orange Coast

College School of Sailing and Seamanship. Students must have

completed the Basic Cruising II course. The test is a three-hour,

on-the-water test with an instructor. It will be held from 1:45 p.m.

to 5:30 p.m. March 20 at OCC’s Sailing Center, 1801 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. Registration is $150. Information: (949) 645-9412.

A six-week advanced marine weather class will be offered by the

OCC’s School of Sailing and Seamanship. The course takes an in-depth

look at high and low pressure systems and the evolution of hurricanes

and thunderstorms. Class will meet Thursday evenings March 3 -- April

7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Orange Coast College Sailing Center.

Registration is $80. Information: (949) 645-9412.

A fiberglass repair workshop class will be offered by OCC’s School

of Sailing and Seamanship. Course instructor, Armando Eason, will

offer attendees valuable tips on how to care for and repair a

fiberglass boat. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, March 19

from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Orange Coast College Sailing Center.

Registration is $120. (949) 645-9412.

An Intermediate Lidos sailing class will be offered by OCC’s

School of Sailing and Seamanship. This course should be taken

following completion of a beginning sailing class. Class will be held

on Fridays March 4 through March 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Orange

Coast College Sailing Center. Registration is $120. For more

information, call (949) 645-9412.