eNewsletter
DPBA eNewsletter ~ UPCOMING OC BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AUGUST 11, 2026 MEETING (NEW)
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley's Proposed Lease Amendments ~ Slip Rate Language (NEW)!
DPBA eNewsletter ~ JUNE 23, 2026 UPDATE FROM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
Updates ~ CA COASTAL COMMISSION JUNE 10, 2026, AGENDA ITEM (New Updates)!
DPBA eNewsletter ~ A Five-Year Plan You'll Hate
UPCOMING COMMUNITY MEETING
OC Sailing & Events Center Enhancements
Save the date for the OC Parks Community Input Meeting on August 19, 2026, from 6- 8 p.m.!
As the broader Dana Point Harbor Revitalization moves forward, the OC Sailing & Events Center (OCSEC), located next to Baby Beach, continues to see meaningful enhancements thanks to County investment. Since opening in 1985, OCSEC has served as an important community hub, offering recreational programs, public restrooms, meeting spaces, and special event venues for the public.
Recently, the Board approved a contract to begin developing a long-term master plan for the entire OCSEC campus. This effort will evaluate future opportunities for key facilities such as the Cove Room, Pilot House, Boat House, picnic areas, and parking and pedestrian access points, focusing on how OCSEC can continue to serve the community for decades to come. Public engagement will be an essential part of this process, so please stay tuned for details on upcoming community meetings.
To address immediate needs, the County is currently undergoing short term facility enhancements at OCSEC. These improvements include essential building repairs, ADA upgrades, demolition and replacement of aging storage structures, and expanded classroom space for program users. Additionally, the aging north and south docks are being replaced with modern infrastructure for more accessible boating access.
Together, these projects reflect a comprehensive County investment for the future of Dana Point Harbor, supporting community programming, improving aging facilities, and ensuring residents can continue enjoying this treasured waterfront destination for years to come.
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And, what the new harbor leases may control,
OCRE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING!
Local Notices To Mariners (NEW)!
Your Dana Point Boaters Association Posts Weekly/Daily Updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, USCG, and Local Notice to Mariners Notifications as they become available.
(BLP) Boater Liaison Program Submissions
(BLP) Boater Liaison Program ~ Combined Submissions received from TMDP Rate Increase Notification (UPDATED - 03-27-26 - 05-04-25)! - Please note, these submissions do NOT include ALL the emails sent directly to DPBA (NEW)!
The Log Newspaper & Guides
The Log Newspaper ~ The Log Newspaper - Digital Edition (NEW
The Log Newspaper #thelog ~ Coast Guard Cutter Narwhal Opens for Public Tours at Dana Point Harbor (Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m,) (NEW)!
The Log Newspaper ~ Catalina’s Dining Scene Is Worth the Crossing (NEW)!
The Log Newspaper ~ 2026-27 HARBOR GUIDE DIGITAL EDITION-1 (NEW)!
The Log Newspaper ~ Blips on the Radar: Four Harbor Village Businesses to Close as Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Advances (NEW)!
Our Vision
The Dana Point Boaters Association is the champion of recreational boating and the jewel that is Dana Point Harbor.
Our Mission
The Dana Point Boaters Association advocates the preservation, enhancement, and expansion of affordable recreational boating. We work to improve the family-friendly atmosphere and breadth of water-oriented activities we all enjoy in the harbor. We serve as the watchdog by ethically protecting the rights of all boaters and representing them when collective action is most effective. We actively gather information and communicate our views to educate boaters, external interests, and public officials. We build and maintain constructive, working relationships to achieve common goals with other harbor stakeholders. We will pass on our harbor to the next generation of recreational boaters in better condition than it is today.
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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.
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COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Dana Point Boaters Association Proud Member of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce
Dana Point Boaters Association was founded in 2007 by a group of community members who recognized the need for a local organization dedicated to protecting affordable recreational boating. Since then, we have grown into a thriving nonprofit, serving thousands of individuals each year.
