* WHAT’S AFLOAT If you are planning...

* WHAT’S AFLOAT If you are planning a nautical event, submit the

information to the Daily Pilot, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA

92627; by fax to (714) 966-4667; or by e-mail to o7lindsay.sandham

@latimes.comf7o7.f7

The American Cetacean Society invites the public to participate in

a dolphin research program Oct. 29. Orientation is at 7:30 p.m. on

Oct. 27 at the Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa

Mesa. Information: (714) 534-5177 or o7www.acsonline.orgf7.

SAILING CLASSES

A basic cruising class is offered by Orange Coast College’s School

of Sailing and Seamanship. This course is designed for people who are

seeking basic keelboat certification. Classes will meet from 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Saturdays Oct. 29 through Nov. 12 at the college’s sailing

center, 1801 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Registration is $239.

Information: (949) 645-9412.

A fiberglass repair workshop is offered by Orange Coast College’s

School of Sailing and Seamanship. The workshop is scheduled from 9:30

a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the college’s sailing center, 1801 West

Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Cost is $40. Information: (949)

645-9412.

An alternative to beginning sailing class is offered by the Orange

Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship. This class is for

students who prefer personalized instruction on a more stable

platform. The first section of the class will meet on Saturdays from

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5 through 19; the second will meet on

Sundays at the same time Nov. 6 through 20 at the college’s sailing

center, 1801 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Registration is $335.

Information: (949) 645-9412.