savedpharborThe Dana Point Boaters Association is the champion of recreational boating and the jewel that is

Dana Point Harbor.

December 1, 2025

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, the 50th Annual Boat Parade of Lights &

Harbor Magic: Adventure Close to Home

Hi, Dana Point Boater,

Reminder, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday

December 2nd, 2025

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday!


Support the Dana Point Boaters Association in our mission to protect and enhance recreational boating for all. Your contribution helps us work toward affordable access, foster a family-friendly harbor experience, and ensure that future boaters inherit a thriving and vibrant harbor. Together, we can preserve the heart of Dana Point Harbor and the joy it brings to our community.

 

Our Sincere Thanks,

DPBA Board of Directors & Advisors


50th Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights




2025 Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade Of Lights Entry Form



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Harbor Magic: Adventure Close to Home


Many of us travel far for adventure, yet some of the most restorative moments happen here in Dana Point Harbor—no long passage required. Whether seeking serenity, connection, or simply a breath of sea air, our harbor offers little pockets of beauty waiting to be enjoyed. So, if life feels busy, or you want peace, step aboard and cast off without a destination. Our harbor offers a sanctuary for the spirit and a reminder: paradise isn’t elsewhere. It’s right here.



Here are a few local delights worth savoring:



  • A sunrise cruise past the breakwater as seabirds take flight
  • Quiet evening drifts through the east and west basins as the harbor lights appear
  • Slow-cruising the channel to watch sea lions and pelicans at rest
  • Dropping anchor in the outer harbor for a simple lunch on the water
  • Turning off the engine and letting the gentle harbor breeze do the rest


The gift of boating can mean simply being on the water. In a world that moves fast, the harbor invites us to slow our pace, look around, and reconnect with what matters most—fresh air, calm water, good company, and gratitude for this extraordinary place we get to call home.


May your next outing be filled with the quiet joy only the harbor can bring.


See you on the water — may calm seas and bright days find you often.


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DPBA - I'm All In Flag

Dana Point Boaters Association thanks you for your help and dedication to improving our Boaters' Rights. Feel free to fly your I'm All In Flag.

In the meantime, please continue to submit your comments on slip rate increases and other subjects by Click Here.

DPBA MEMBERSHIP

JOIN THE DPBA


Membership in the Dana Point Boaters Association. Your generous membership donation and support will help fund our vision and mission. All membership donations go to support the DPBA. Your personal information is always kept private from outside sources. Click here to join.


Remember, 100% of all donations and membership donations help to support our efforts as we continue to protect affordable recreational boating in Dana Point Harbor.


All donations are private, and your identity will never be shared


Your Dana Point Boaters Association Directors, Advisors, and Advocacy Members Thanks You For Your Support!

From: Victoria Winters, Secretary | (949) 485-5656 | Email Us! | #DPBA WEBSITE

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