We wanted to bring to our members attention a DPBA drafted editorial that is currently running in the (November 20-26) Dana Point Times Editorial section.  This rebuttal is in response to a rather scurrilous editorial by a Mr. Thomas, and came after much thought by your Board of Directors. While we would prefer not to bore our members with matters such as this, due to a long running campaign by a small dissident group to misrepresent the facts important to all boaters, we felt it necessary to respond.  We will continue to defend both the Boaters of Dana Point, and the DPBA if necessary, for the years to come because we understand (and know that our loyal members do also) that boaters have benefited from a strong Association, and desire that in the future.

Please (Click Here)  to access our editorial response.  Please forward any comments or questions you may have to Officers@DanaPointBoaters.org or contact us at 949-485-6565. Our editorial response will also be running in the next edition of The Log due out next week.

Now on to something a bit more upbeat.  Your DPBA will be sponsoring its second Most Spirit Award at this year's Dana Point 2009 Boat Parade of Lights, December 11, 12 & 18, 19.  The award is for the boat having the "Most Spirit".  Your BOD will be judging each evening of the parade, with the results announced on Sunday, December 20th.  In addition to the trophy, a cash prize of $250 will be awarded to the winner.  We look forward to another wonderful time during this holiday season, and want to wish all our members and friends a great holiday season.  If you wish to learn more or enter your boat in the 2009 Boat Parade of Lights Please (Click Here).