WHAT’S AFLOAT

SAILING

Orange Coast College Cruising Excursion 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.

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 (open party and private) are available at Davey’s Locker, 400 Main St., Balboa, (949) 673-1434; and Newport Landing Sportfishing, 309 Palms, Suite F, Newport Beach, (949) 675-0550.

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

PADDLING

Imua Outrigger Canoe Club invites adventure-minded adults to canoe Newport Harbor Hawaiian-style. No experience required — they’ll teach you all you need to know. Dress for the beach and bring a towel every Saturday at 10 a.m. at North Star Beach, 1 White Cliffs Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 432-1236.