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During the second round of discussions about revising Title 17 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or, the Harbor Code, a group of boaters, residents, and mooring permitees shared opinions, ideas, and concerns on a number of topics. As part of their ongoing effort to update the...

Newport Beach Harbor Commission approved some changes Wednesday to the policies that manage the harbor and beaches In August, City Council directed the Commission to review and update, if needed, the “H” policies, which cover beaches and the harbor. “This was a very good, healthy...

O’Neill Chosen as Mayor Pro Tem Newport Beach has a new mayor, and he already has a plan for 2018. Marshall “Duffy” Duffield was elected Tuesday by his fellow City Council members as the next mayor of Newport Beach. “I’m going to do my best to make it work,” he said later...

While other Orange County neighborhoods offer walk or drive through viewing of decorated holiday homes, Newport Beach offers another perspective: By boat. Waterfront homes on Balboa and Harbor islands, Balboa Peninsula and Bayside Drive are decked out in lights, color and...

  For more than 20 years, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County has hosted the annual House of Design, where a team of local designers customize a classic home and the public pays to tour the home, with proceeds going to the Society’s youth music education programs. The...

Classic car fans and automobile aficionados will be driving, flying and probably even sailing into Newport Beach this weekend for the fifth annual Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction that takes place Friday through Sunday at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. More...

Goldrich Kest, owners of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach-based Sunset Marina, is celebrating its 60th anniversary by launching a “60 Acts of Kindness” campaign, according to a statement released this week. The company is seeking submissions...

It’s official, Newport Beach City Council confirmed their decision this week to repeal an earlier approval of the controversial project in Newport Center known as Museum House. Council members voted 4-2 Tuesday to approve the second reading of their decision to repeal any Museum...

Boy, what a difference a year can make! The last several years the drought we have lived through has allowed some of the warmest and best autumn, winter and spring weather any boater could dream of. Winter and spring allowed the Blue Fin tuna to stick around within daytrip...

For those of us with the pleasure of growing up on Newport Harbor, many times we found ourselves admitting it’s a small world along our bay. Whether it be the yachts cruising in and out of the local waterfront, owners or families who own and use the yachts, or the men and women...

I had the pleasure for the first time to attend the trophy presentation following the Newport to Ensenada race. This year’s race had a substantial increase in participants, and all were treated to vibrant winds allowing for several record breaking finishes. The boisterous and...

My wife and I recently spent some time in Denver. We thoroughly enjoyed the impressive Denver Salt Water Aquarium and Zoo. Even though it was winter, the weather was in the 60s. Knowing this prior to leaving, I was looking forward to sailing on Cherry Lake in the “burbs” of the...

As you read this we are about to commence the third night of the Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade. The theme of “Seas the Holidays” couldn’t be more appropriate. The organization and supervision of the Commodores of the Newport Chamber has been superior, as always. This event...

A week and a half ago I skippered a 44-foot Trojan International to Avalon for the day, so an out of town couple could spend part of their 10 year wedding anniversary celebration as guests of one of the owners. The seas were calm and the ocean water temperature was 73-degrees,...

If ever there is an appropriate phrase to sum up what a multitude of anglers are thinking and doing, it’s “Gone Fishin’” Last summer and throughout what we used to consider the off-season, water temperatures were above normal and the Bluefin Tuna never left the outer banks within...

The 2015 Governor’s Cup 49th Annual International Junior Match Race Championship sailbing regatta hosted by Balboa Yacht Club was held last week, with the final races last Saturday off the Newport Pier. Competition was fierce with the two Newport crews staying in contention until...

The Fourth of July had an abundance of yachts of all sizes enjoying and celebrating one of the busiest boating days of the year. We entered the Old Glory Boat Parade put on by the American Legion Yacht Club. The crowds ashore and on their docks were quite appreciative and...

We thought a change of scenery would provide interesting nautical information and lifestyles, so we traveled east—to Chesapeake Bay on the East Coast. We’ve traveled the Baltimore, Maryland inner harbor, several Chesapeake Bay locations and the Potomac. As the weather is...

Around November of last year I started to notice the annual migration of yachts anchored in the Newport Harbor Turning Basin from all ports north including Alaska, Canada, Washington, Oregon, and Northern California. These (mostly sailboats) visit our harbor on their way to the...

As we close the boating chapter of 2014 and begin a new year, I thought it appropriate to once again pass along my primary goal for all boaters and boating passengers to think boating safety at all times. For many years, Catalina has promoted an extravagant dinner dance ...