Orange Coast College Offers Community Sailing Classes

NEWPORT BEACH— Orange County is a sailing hub. The coastline is dotted with several beachy towns that fit the laid-back California aesthetic and beautiful coastal waters within an hour of most residents. With such easy access to the coast, it is no wonder so many people look to get out on the water and test out their sailing skills. And one of the best ways to learn a new skill is to take a lesson or two from experts. Orange Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship offers several accessible classes for sailors, whether they are just learning or looking to improve their skills. While the school also offers college credit for some sailing courses and career programs for those interested in careers out on the water, they also offer courses open to the community. “We offer a comprehensive program of sailing, powerboating, and seamanship classes for our community,” said Sailing Program Coordinator for OCC Mette Segerblom. “From beginning sailing to offshore cruising, powerboat training, navigation, and more.  We also have a program for professional mariners working to build job skills or obtain a Coast Guard License.” Classes take place in two locations, at their waterfront campus from the Sailing Center on the bay side...