We have partnered with the City of Newport Beach to bring more sailing opportunities to the Community.
Use the information below to learn more about adult classes offered at Marina Park using the facility’s 8′ sabots, 14′ Quest and Venture sailboats. We have provided links for each class to help you find the registration page and more information about upcoming classes and fees.
Call 949-645-9412, or email The OCC School of Sailing & Seamanship for more information or help with registration.
Classes:
- Introduction to Sailing – First Sail
- Beginning Dinghy Sailing
- Intermediate Dinghy Sailing
- Advanced Dinghy Sailing
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Beginning Dinghy Sailing
Prerequisite: No prior experience needed. Participants must be 14 years of age or older on the first day of class and able to swim 50 yards. Have sufficient agility to move about safely in the boat.
Learn to sail on beautiful Newport Harbor in this 14-hour class designed for those with little or no sailing experience. Through classroom instruction and on-the-water practice you will learn the fundamentals of how to rig and safely sail a small boat. The class is also a great refresher for those who have not sailed recently.
Sailing a 14’ dinghy you will learn: Boating Safety, knots, rigging, sailing theory, boat handling, docking, sail trim and capsize recovery.
Class Size: Min 4/Max 12
Location: Marina Park
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Intermediate Dinghy Sailing
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Dinghy Sailing or equivalent experience. Participants must be 14 years of age or older on the first day of class and able to swim 50 yards. Have sufficient agility to move about safely in the boat.
A 4-session class for students ready to take the next step. You will build on basic skills and learn the finer points of boat handling and sail theory while learning to work as part of a team on a 14’ RS Quest.
Sailing a 14’ RS Quest you will learn: Rigging, docking, sail trim, sail controls, crew work and communication, and crew overboard recovery.
Class Size: Min 4/Max 12
Location: Marina Park
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Advanced Dinghy Sailing
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Dinghy Sailing or equivalent dinghy sailing experience. Participants must be able to swim 50 yards. Sufficient agility needed to move about safely in the boat.
This 2-session advanced class is ideal for competent dinghy sailors interested in learning how to fly the spinnaker aboard our 14’ RS Quest Dinghy. Through classroom instruction and on-the-water practice you will learn how to prepare, set, trim, gybe and drop the spinnaker.
Class Size: Min 6/Max 12
Location: Marina Park