First, it's probably a good idea to comment as to the reasons we're sending so many Boat Blasts lately. Simply put:
There's a lot going on right now of concern to Dana Point Boaters!
1. Given the current economic situation (ugh!) we must be extra vigilant to protect our boater resources!
The good news here is that due to the efforts of many, many boaters like us, it appears Sacramento apparently now has 2nd thoughts about eliminating Cal Boating, the Department of Boating and Waterways. As you may have already heard, merger into the State Parks and Recreation Department has been dropped from the budget cuts short list.
Let's not forget either that in the last month, at least in major part as a result of hard work by The Dana Point Boaters Association, the case was made to OC DPH (frankly it didn't take as much nudging on our part as some might think) to forgo all Dana Point slip and dry storage fee hikes for the short term. DPBA directors recently went to Santa Ana to attend the OC BOS meeting to publicly thank The Supervisors, especially Pat Bates, for their support.
2. Speaking of protecting boater resources, the California Coastal Commission hearing on the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan (aka Local Coastal Program Amendment, LCPA DPT-MAJ-1-080) is still tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 11th in Marina del Rey.
While we still do not have an official CCC Staff Report to share, we're advised that it is coming soon and the hearings will really, really happen this time. We'll let you know as soon as we get the official word of course and also plan to post the report on the DPBA website.
3. There are new state regulations in public hearings right now that will have a huge potential impact on all SOCAL fisherman! (See the next article.)
4. Beyond these three major initiatives, all critically important to Dana Point Boaters, there are lots of other things going on, like having fun at the upcoming Dana Point Boat In-Water Show. That's coming up on May 28 - 31. To get a $3 discount, print and save this image:
