The California Boater Card will be required for all persons on January 1, 2025, who operate on California waters. Once issued, the card remains valid for a boat operator’s lifetime. US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification with California Boater Card Read More …
Author: Brad Gilreath
Boating Etiquette
Boating etiquette afloat basically consists of respect for others and common courtesy. But sometimes doing the right thing is not always obvious; thus rules have been developed to define correct behavior. Know the Rules of the Road – The Navigation Read More …
The School of Sailing & Seamanship Orange Coast College Catalog
Some Interesting Yachting History
What is a Yacht? The word “yacht” is derived from the 16th century Dutch word jagh that later become jacht. The word is short for jacht-schiff, which a 1559 dictionary defined as a swift vessel of war, commerce or pleasure. Read More …
Open House Thursday, August 20, 2024
Marine Gear Sale & Boat Auction August 1-22, 2024
OCC Waterfront Campus July 4th Holiday
The OCC Waterfront Campus will be closed from Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7, 2024, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. The campus will re-open on Monday, July 8. Happy Independence Day!
Discover Sailing and Open House June 22, 2024
Spectrum Sailing Camp Recap
Spectrum Sailing Camp Cloudy skies and rain turned to sun and milder weather as eighteen young sailors ages 10 to 16 gathered excitedly at the OCC Waterfront Campus preparing to attend our first ever Spectrum Sailing Camp, a camp designed Read More …
Top Ten Cruising Sailboat Checks Before You Cast Off
Does your sailing crew know the location of survival equipment, fuel shut-off valve and how to test a seacock? Make these ten items your first stop when you step aboard any boat, power or sail. Did you know the Coast Read More …