WHAT’S AFLOAT

SAILING

Orange Coast College Island Cruising Seminar will explore the best ways for cruising the island from 7 to 8:30 p.m., March 21 in OCC’s Sailing Center, 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Presenter Bill McNeeley will show slides on a variety of places to visit, from downtown Avalon to the outpost at Two Harbors. $35. (949) 645-9412.

Orange Coast College Two-Day Catalina Powerboat Trip is a weekend class running 9 a.m. Saturday August 19 till Sunday August 20. Many tips about successful sailing in Catalina will be learned. Saturday night a barbecue dinner will be served. Fee is $495. Visa and Mastercard holders may register by phone or online at www.occtickets.com. Call (949) 645-9412 for more information.

is scheduled for Wednesday August 16 through Sunday August 20. The cruise, which will explore Anacapa, Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa, is intended for sailors with at least intermediate skills. Fee is $695, which includes permits and all meals. Call (949) 645-9412 for more information.

Orange Coast College Northern Islands Channel Cruise

is a five-day live-aboard bareboat cruising trip this summer. The trip will run Monday to Friday, August 28 through September 1. The cruise is designed for students seeking adventure in the context of a demanding training experience. Fee is $795. Call (949) 645-9412 for more information.

Orange Coast College Cruising Excursion

The Newport Single Sailors, in conjunction with the South Shore Yacht Club, will be meeting on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. Location: Docksider Room at the Newport Beach Yacht Club, 1099 Bayside Dr., Newport Beach. (949) 499-3592 or (714) 542-3690.

Orange Coast College’s School of Sailing and Seamanship offers a three-hour workshop to teach sailors the basics for maintaining and troubleshooting their outboard engines from 1 to 4 p.m. on July 15. Fee is $39. Visa and MasterCard holders may register by phone. For more information about OCC sailing courses, call (949) 645-9412.

Orange Coast College’s School of Sailing and Seamanship offers ongoing classes for all levels of experience. February classes are now in session. Contact the sailing center, 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, (949) 645-9412.

Orange Coast College’s School of Sailing and Seamanship will offer a pair of noncredit intermediate Lidos sailing classes during April and May. Registration is $135. At 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, (949) 645-9412.

FISHING

Fishing classes leave Balboa Pavilion at 6 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Cost: $125. (949) 673-2810.

Get to the Newport Pier early to watch the dory fishing fleet return with the fresh catch of the day. Fish are prepared for sale at McFadden Square, an open-air market.

Fishing supplies and boat charters are available at Davey’s Locker(949) 673-1434; and Newport Landing Sportfishing, (949) 675-0550.

Day and night fishing charters for groups or singles are available at Bongos Sportfishing on the Balboa Peninsula. (949) 673-2810.