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 September 21st, 2014
  
 
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Next Round Boater Liaison Program To Harbor Management

In the past rounds of our Boater Liaison Program, we again collected issues raised by our Dana Point boating community and presented them as your advocates to harbor management.  We continue to be impressed by the quality and thoughtfulness of the issues raised by our boaters, which is testimony to the interest and engagement of our boating community in their harbor.  As in past rounds, we reviewed every submission, categorized and summarized each issue, then presented them in a report to OC Dana Point Harbor and their contracted marina operators (Dana West Marina (TBW), Dana Point Marina Company and VMP/Embarcadero, as well as the Dana Point Harbor Patrol.  In our past collaborative sessions with harbor management stakeholders, we presented Dana Point Boaters' position on each issue, and harbor management responded with theirs.  In some cases we found ourselves in agreement, resulting in new policies or changes to existing policy.  Some issues required negotiation and compromise.  And on issues where there was no movement, it became a matter of asking the Harbor Department to fully articulate their position so our boaters fully understand it.

Its that time again, are there issues that you would like us to raise with harbor management, please let us know by visiting our Boater Liaison Program website.  With our recent publication of the Harbor Revitalization Plan building permit application, California Coastal Commission (CCC), Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Appeal and other important developments around our Dana Point Harbor, we're sure you must have questions, suggestions or issues to raise with Harbor Management.  Let us be your voice.

So then, follow this link to review the Last Boater Liaison Response Summary of each issue presented to harbor management, our DPBA position on the issue, and harbor management's written response.

Our Thanks To Dana Point Harbor Patrol!

 

Last year we received a Boater Liaison Program (BLP) suggestion from a Dana Point boater concerned about speeding in the main channel.  As this concerned boater pointed out, there are many more kayakers, stand up paddleboards and other small craft in the water these days, in addition to just boats.  His point was that safety should always be the number one objective.  During the next meeting with OC DPH, Sgt. Mike Scalise, OC DP Harbor Patrol and other harbor management stakeholders, this issue was discussed at length.  One of the outcomes was that adding "NO WAKE" to harbor signage would be helpful.

 

As the photo below shows, the Harbor Patrol quietly and without fanfare has in fact addressed this safety management opportunity.  Several boaters and paddlers have told us that this small but important reminder of what the law on speed within the harbor actually is now making a difference.  On behalf of our fellow boaters we wish to publicly acknowledge and thank all those involved

in making it happen.

 

Remember to keep our voice strong, we need your support.  If you can spare one dollar, ten dollars or 100 dollars to the cause, please take a moment to donate to the DPBA.  You have our promise and commitment to use every penny on the protection and advancement of affordable recreational boating in Dana Point Harbor.

 

Our Thanks,

Steve Carpenter, IT Officer

For The Board of Directors

Dana Point Boaters Association
You need the Dana Point Boaters Association.  And we need your support.

As upcoming the REHEARING of DPH Commercial Core CDP takes place in early October, as the Dana Point City Council revisits the issues recently identified by the California Coastal Commission, as decisions are made on the future of your harbor, whose voice do you want in the room?
 
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Thank You
At the Dana Point Boaters Association, our mission is to advocate for the preservation, enhancement, and expansion of affordable recreational boating.  We strive to improve the family-friendly atmosphere and breadth of water-oriented activities we all enjoy in our harbor.  As Dana Point boater advocates, our strength comes from your support and participation.  We are proud of the achievements we've made together on behalf of our boating community, and we won't give up.  But we can't do it without you.
 
Questions should be directed by email to (Officers@DanaPointBoaters.org).  Or call us at (949) 485-5656 and leave a voice mail and we'll get back to you soon.
 
Dana Point Boaters Association
P.O. Box 461
Dana Point, CA  92629
http://www.danapointboaters.org
Mission Statement:
The Dana Point Boaters Association advocates the preservation, enhancement, and expansion of affordable recreational boating resources.  We work to improve the family friendly atmosphere and breadth of water-oriented actives 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.