* WHAT’S AFLOAT is published periodically. If...

* WHAT’S AFLOAT is published periodically. If you are planning a

nautical event, submit the information to the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay

St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627; by fax to (949) 646-4170; or by e-mail to

[email protected].

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Balboa Merchant and Owner’s Assn. will have its 2003 Holiday

Dinner and Cruise fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. today aboard the

Catalina Flyer. Enjoy spectacular views of the holiday lights, dance

to live music and sing a few carols while cruising Newport Harbor.

The cost will be $35 per person. Information: (949) 675-9445.

The Dulcinea sailing boat will be decorated and available during

the Holiday Parade of Lights from Wednesday through Dec. 21.

Information: (949) 632-3736, https://www.shellbackdon.com.

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum will have an exhibit opening

for “Hooked: The Lure and Lore of Sport Fishing,” at the Grand Salon

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 29. The museum is at 151 E. Coast

Highway, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 673-7863,

https://www.nhnm.org.

SAILING CLASSES

Sailing Fascination offers classes in boating safety and sailing

year-round for persons with disabilities. Free. (949) 640-1678.

Orange County employers can bring their employees out to Newport

Beach on weekdays to enjoy a day of sailing courtesy of Orange Coast

College. The School of Sailing and Seamanship now offers a chance for

groups to work with the on-board instructor on different sailing

techniques while they get advice on how to perform well in business.

No sailing experience necessary. One-day classes cost from $100 to

$125. (949) 645-9412.

Orange Coast College’s school of sailing and seamanship will offer

a five week noncredit Introduction to Shields sailing class from 9:30

a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 18 and 25 and Feb. 1 and 8 at OCC’s sailing center in Newport Beach. The cost is $120. Information: (949)

645-9412.