Saturday, June 21 2025 12 noon to 4 pm Admission: It’s like the wind … absolutely FREE! Registration opens at 10 am on June 1, 2025. Walk-ins welcome. If you’ve never joined before, why not make this your year Read More …
Upcoming Events
2025 OCC Waterfront Campus Discover Sailing & Open House
Join us on June 21 for our Discover Sailing & Open House Event. Registration opens at 10 am on June 1 – Click here to register. This is a fun day of sailing and exploring our programs with many activities Read More …
Gift Certificates
Give the gift of sailing with an OCC School of Sailing & Seamanship eGift Card. You select the card value and your lucky recipient decides what class to take when. BUY GIFT CARD NOW
Planning a European Sailing Adventure?
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 …
Meet the New Waterfront Director – Justin Dion
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 …
The Science Behind How Sailing Improves Your Mental and Physical Health
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 …
Get Your FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit (MROP)
Do not miss this opportunity to be taught by world-renowned Ham Radio Operator and Radio Instructor Gordon West in this 1 day licensing class. Accepting registrations for remaining 2024 classes and 2025 classes. FCC Marine Radio Operators Classes
California Boater Card Classes Filling Fast
In January 2025, The California Boater Card will be required to operate a powerboat on California waters. Get started by registering for US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Part 1 – w/ California Boater Card. January 2025: US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Read More …
California Boater Card
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 …
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 …