* 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 [email protected].

SAILING CLASSES

A Marine Radio Operator’s Permit class is being offered by Orange

Coast College’s School of Sailing and Seamanship. The course will

meet May 26 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the permit exam will be

administered at 5:45 p.m. at OCC’s Sailing Center, 1801 West Pacific

Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Cost of the class is $75, fee for the

exam is $50. Information: (949) 645-9412.

“All About Anchoring,” a three-hour lecture that looks at

anchoring, is being offered by Orange Coast College’s School of

Sailing and Seamanship. The seminar is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 10

p.m. today at OCC’s Sailing Center, 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. Registration is $35. Information: (949) 645-9412.

A varnishing workshop is being offered by Orange Coast College’s

School of Sailing and Seamanship. Course instructor Erica Christian

will offer tips for effectively tackling one of the most frustrating

of all marine maintenance projects. The session is scheduled from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21 at OCC’s Sailing Center, 1801 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. Registration is $30. Information: (949) 645-9412.

An Intermediate Lidos class is being offered by Orange Coast

College’s School of Sailing and Seamanship. Intermediate Lidos should

be taken following the completion of a beginning sailing class and is

a primer for the college’s Introduction to Shields class. Classes

will meet from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays May 6-27 at OCC’s Sailing

Center, 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Registration is $120.

Information: (949) 645-9412.

A Basic Cruising II class is being offered by Orange Coast

College’s School of Sailing and Seamanship. This course focuses on

boat systems and on-board waste management. Classes will meet from 9

a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays May 22 through June 12 at OCC’s Sailing

Center, 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Registration is $235.

Information: (949) 645-9412.

Sailing Fascination offers classes in boating safety and sailing

year-round for persons with disabilities. Classes are Tuesdays and

Saturdays at the Balboa Yacht Basin, slip B1,

829 Harbor Island Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

640-1678.

The 1812 American Privateer Schooner Lynx is offering educational

programs for

fifth- and eighth-grade students based on state standards.

The Lynx operates from the Scout sea base, at 1931 W.

Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 723-7814, https://www.privateer lynx.org.

FISHING

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.