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Summer Sailing Registration Starts April 16

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Brad Gilreath
Classes and Programs

Summer Registration for OCC School of Sailing and Seamanship opens April 16 at 10:00AM. Register for non-credit recreational boating classes through our website or give us a call!

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Save the Date! Sailing Summer Camps 2026

January 28, 2026 Brad Gilreath

Your kids need a lifelong skill? Registration for OCC Youth Sailing Summer Camps open on March 12, 10am and Marina Park Youth Sailing Summer Camps open on March 26, 8am.

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Winter Holiday Schedule for 2025

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Brad Gilreath

The Waterfront Campus will be observing the following hours and dates: December Regular Hours from Monday, December 1, 2025 to Thursday, December 18, 2025 9 am – 5 pm Mon-Fri 9 am – 2 pm Sat-Sun Holiday Hours from Friday, Read More …

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Spectrum Sailing Autism Sailing Program arrives February 2025

December 17, 2025February 11, 2026 Brad Gilreath

Spectrum Sailing, the only National Autism Sailing Program, is excited to set sail in Newport Beach from February 17-19, 2026. Hosted by OCC School of Sailing and Seamanship, this 3-day progressive camp will give 20 autistic kids ages 10-17, the Read More …

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OCC Sailing & Marina Park Registration

November 4, 2025December 17, 2025 Brad Gilreath

Be the first to register for upcoming Lido 1, Lido 2, Harbor20, and Shields classes! Registration opens at 10:00am on 11/13/2025 for classes offered between January 1, and March 15, 2026. Marina Park Be the first to register for upcoming Read More …

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Marine Gear Sale & Boat Auction – October 18, 2025

September 11, 2025November 4, 2025 Brad Gilreath

The live, in-person Marine Gear Sale & Boat Auction is on Saturday, October 18, 2025. 8AM: Marine Gear Sale 9AM: Live Auction   Auction Location Coast Community College District 1370 Adams Ave Costa Mesa, CA   Preview Day Friday, October Read More …

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Navigating Change: Women at the Helm of Maritime Leadership

August 26, 2025November 4, 2025 Brad Gilreath
advertisement for panel discussion at OCC with Anne McIntyre, Marie Rogers, Bonnie Lowenthal, and Christina Danai.

Orange Coast College Waterfront Campus is proud to present Navigating Change: Women at the Helm of Maritime Leadership on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at our Newport Beach campus. This landmark event will bring together trailblazing Read More …

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Planning a European Sailing Adventure?

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 Brad Gilreath

Thinking about taking a European sailing getaway? Imagine setting sail along Croatia’s coast, island-hopping in Greece, or exploring Spain’s hidden coves—all without a captain. The freedom to chart your own course in European waters is closer than ever, thanks to Read More …

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Meet the New Waterfront Director – Justin Dion

November 27, 2024November 4, 2025 Brad Gilreath

Orange Coast College is pleased to welcome Justin Dion as the new Director of the Waterfront Campus. Dion joined OCC from the East Coast, bringing valuable experience as a maritime professional on United States Navy and government cargo vessels. Licensed Read More …

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The Science Behind How Sailing Improves Your Mental and Physical Health

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 Brad Gilreath

The Science Behind How Sailing Improves Your Mental and Physical Health “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water,” wrote the noted American anthropologist Loren Eiseley. This belief in the enchanting, transformative power of water isn’t Read More …

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