2026 Mariner Career Advancement Schedule
Our 2026 schedule of Mariner Continuing Education classes at the Professional Mariner Training Center is here! Classes are posted online as available and download our schedule.
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Professional Mariner Program (Earn Academic Credit)
School of Sailing and Seamanship (Recreational Boating)
Mariner Career Advancement (USCG Approved Courses)
Intercollegiate Rowing (Men's & Women's Crew)
GET ON THE WATER
The Orange Coast College Waterfront Campus is one of a kind, boasting a state-of-the art maritime training facility and a waterfront facility with boats ranging from 14 - 92 feet.
The Waterfront Campus is home to programs including OCC's nationally recognized intercollegiate Crew teams, the School of Sailing and Seamanship - one of the largest community boating programs in the nation, an accredited certificate and associates degree program for Professional Mariners, and continuing education opportunities for career mariners.
WHY LEARN AT THE ORANGE COAST COLLEGE WATERFRONT CAMPUS?
Gain knowledge & insights from our experienced faculty
All are active or retired merchant mariners, athletes, or US Sailing and Powerboating instructors.
Practice aboard our simulators, sailboats, powerboats & training vessels
Build your competence and confidence inside our variety of safe, repeatable, and energetic learning environments.
Participate in programs unlike any other in our region
Accreditations from the US Coast Guard, US Sailing, US Powerboating, American Red Cross and more.
Learn in an unbeatable location and community
Navigate the active waterfront of Newport Bay and learn in a modern facility near maritime organizations with employment opportunities.
WATERFRONT CAMPUS NEWS
2026 Sailing & Seamanship Catalog of Courses
Click here to view our 2026 OCC School of Sailing & Seamanship class schedule and to register online
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