2013 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Winners
January 16, 2014
With another Christmas Boat Parade gone by, Southern California coastal cities are celebrating the owners of 2013’s prize winning boats with awards, banquets and prizes.
Each year, boaters and waterfront homeowners spend time and money to decorate their vessels and residences with twinkling lights and themed decorations to attract spectators – and parade judge’s – attention to their hard work.
Judges from Santa Barbara to San Diego have cast their votes on who should win the title from “Best Theme” to “Best Crew.”
Here is a list of boat parade winners from harbors throughout Southern California.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Diego Parade of Lights
Best of Parade: Star of India Perpetual Cup: Scotts Landing
International Award: Dolphin
Best San Diego Port Tenant’s Entry: Fintuition
Best Yacht Club Entry: Fantasea
Runner up Best Yacht Club: Wind & Wing
Best Marina Entry: Seafarer
Runner up Best Marina: Escape
Best Power (Commercial): Humboldt
Runner up Best Power (Commercial): Double Down
Best of Power Over 46 feet (Private): Tireless
Runner up Best of Power Over 46 feet( Private): Dr. Sic
Best of Power 33-45 feet (Private): Pilon
Runner up Best of Power 33-45 feet (Private): Delta Moon
Best of Power Under 32 feet (Private): Second Chance
Runner Up Best of Power Under 32 feet (Private):Ten Fold
Best Sail (Commercial): Aquamarine II
Runner up Best Sail Commercial: Windswept
Best of Sail Over 46 feet (Private): Velos
Best of Sail Over 33-45 feet (Private): Ship Happens
Runner up Best of Sail Over 33-45 feet (Private): Comfort Zone
Best of Sail Under 32 feet (Private): Escape
Runner Up: A Wisp of Wind
Best Self-Powered Vessel: Aqua Adventures
Runner up: Lokalani
ORANGE COUNTY
Dana Point Parade of Lights
Best Crew Under 30 feet: Free to Roam; Mike Romano
Best Crew Under 30 feet Runner Up: Anthem; Walt Folsom
Best Crew Over 30 feet: Endless Summer; Gary and Julie Champlin
Best Crew Over 30 feet Runner Up: Nowhere Bar; Mike Groves
Best Animation Under 30 feet; Ming Poo; Simeon Cathey
Best Animation Under 30 feet Runner Up: Easy Money; John and Crezlu Koss
Best Animation Over 30 feet: JTM; Morales Family Trust
Best Animation Over 30 feet Runner Up: Oisean de Fey; Jerry Shilo
Best Use of Color Under 30 feet: Refuge; Sam Scott
Best Use of Color Under 30 feet Runner Up: Julie’s Telleii; Frank Moudy
Best Use of Color Over 30 feet: Bella Rose; Mike Medina
Best Use of Color Over 30 feet Runner Up: JTM; Morales Family Trust
Best Use of Lights Under 30 feet: Doheny Doll; Chuck and Pam Micalizzi
Best Use of Lights Under 30 feet Runner Up: Furlough Daze; Doug Mack
Best Use of Lights Over 30 feet: Shannon Rose; Shaun Keating
Best Use of Lights Over 30 feet Runner Up: Why Knot; Jeff Scott and David Bye
Most Original Under 30 feet: Wendy Ann; Tim Larson
Most Original Under 30 feet Runner Up: Mer Sea;Chuck Gramlich
Most Original Over 30 feet: Nowhere Bar; Mike Groves
Most Original Over 30 feet Runner Up: Jumbuck; Chris Lynch
Best Theme Under 30 feet: Furlough Days; Doug and Ana Mack
Best Theme Under 30 feet Runner Up: Free to Roam; Mike Romano
Best Theme Over 30 feet: Endless Summer; Gary Champlin
Best Theme Over 30 feet Runner Up: Bella Rose; Mike Medina
Best Sailboat Under 30 feet: Mer Sea; Chuck Gramlich
Best Sailboat Under 30 feet Runner Up: Ming Poo; Simeon Cathey
Best Sailboat Over 30 feet: Why Knot; Jeff Scott and David Bye
Best Sailboat Over 30 feet Runner Up: Alcyone; Steve Williams
Best Powerboat Under 30 feet: Doheny Doll; Chuck and Pam Micalizzi
Best Powerboat Under 30 feet Runner Up: Indulgence; David Raslowsky
Best Powerboat Over 30 feet: Bella Rose; Mike Medina
Best Powerboat Over 30 feet Runner Up: Shannon Rose; Shaun Keating
Yacht Club with Most Entries: Dana West Yacht Club
Judges Choice Under 30 feet: Doheny Doll; Chuckand Pam Micalizzi
Judges Choice Over 30 feet: Endless Summer; Gary and Julie Champlin
Sponsor Award Winners
White Pelican Best New Entry Under 30 feet: Sandra Lynn; John and Adee McMaster
Dream Catcher Yachts – Best New Entry Over 30 feet: Oisen de Fey; Jerry Shilo
The Woody Cup Making the Most of What you Got: Indulgence; David Raslowsky
Nordhavn “Oceans Apart-Magnificent Melody”: JTM; Morales Family Trust
Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Safari: Ming Poo; Simeon Cathey
Country Fox – “Clever Like a Fox”: Wendy Ann; Tim Larson
Dana Point Boater’s Association Spirit Award: Doheny Doll; Chuck and Pam Micalizzi
Chamber of Commerce Best Crew: Good Times; Bob and Linda Hartung
Vintage Marina Partners Best Santas & Nun: Nowhere Bar; Mike Groves
Proud Mary’s Best Music: 1st: Free to Roam (w/Alvin), Mike Romano; 2nd: Jumbuck, Chris Lynch; 3rd: Anthem, Walt Folsom
Coffee Importers Latte Lights Cup: 1st: Shannon Rose, Shaun Keating; 2nd: Doheny Doll, Chuck and Pam Micalizzi; 3rd: Yellow Chapparell, John and Adee McMaster
Dana Wharf Sportsfishing Kids Cup: Nampach, Evan Chapman
Harbor Grill Dinghy Cup: 1st: Wake For It, Tony VonDwingelo; 2nd: Goin Ta Blazes, DPYC Jrs, Gary MacCleverty; 3rd: Ted Olsen, DWYC Jrs.
Hennessey’s Best Power Boat: Bella Rose; Mike Medina
Wine Bistro Best Sailboat: Mer Sea; Chuck Gramlich
Wind & Sea Best in Parade; Bella Rose; Mike Medina
Hennessey’s Mayor’s Cup: Endless Summer; Gary and Julie Champlin
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Sweepstakes Winner: Rob and Elizabeth Meadows, Last Hurrah
Non-Commercial Sweepstakes Winner: Paradise Found
Best Powerboat: Sasco Electric
Best Lights: 1st: Charisma; 2nd: Amazing Grace; 3rd: Foxsea
Humor and Originality: 1st: Seanote; 2nd: Rose Maria; 3rd: Max
Animation & Special Effects: 1st: Hippocampus; 2nd: Wild Thing; 3rd: Two Are Better Than One
Best 1st Time Entry: Wild Thing
Best Yacht Club Entry: California Yacht Club (Last Hurrah)
Yacht Club With Most Entries: Balboa Yacht Club (six entries)
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Marina del Rey Boat Parade
Best Overall: Weekend Hooker; Bruce Taguchi
Best Sail: Giniana Joy; Marina Venice Yacht Club
Best Power: Clueless; Killer Shrimp
Best Charter: Tiki Mermaid
Best Animation and Best Yacht Club: Pacific Dreams, Santa Monica Windjammers YC
Best Organization: Insolent Minx; Richard Maire & Troop 927
Best Individual: Valhalla; Greg and Laverne Potter
First Place Theme: Sleigh Ride; UCLA Marina Aquatic Center
Second Place Theme: My Time 3; Women’s Sailing Association
First Place Music: CF 9060 SJ; Toan Lam
Second Place Music; Emerald; Challenges Foundation
First Place Lights: Festivus; James Hansen
Second Place Lights: Makana; John Datwyler
Second Place Animation: Senia Jade; Lynn Silverman
First Place Spirit: Ciao Bella; San Stoneking
Second Place Spirit: Sampson; Vessels Assist; Gabriel Roletti
First Place Band: Cloud 9; Marina del Rey Parasailing
Second Place Band: Plan B; Mitch Niedbalec
Kings Harbor Boat Parade
Sweepstakes Winner: Danny Boy II; Sam Edgerton
Best Power Boat: Teddy’s Float; 40 Don Corsaro
Best Sail Boat: Ziphora; King Harbor YC Women’s Race Fleet
Best Execution of Theme: Pascal’s Wager; Lee Coller
Best Lighting: Hydro-Therapy; Bruce Honer
Best Sound/Music: Das Schiff; Sea Scouts
Best Costumes/Animation: Nahoa/Lanakila; Laura Scarbrough and Moses Rambler
Most Creative SUP: Susan Kowalski
Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade Winners
Grand Marshal’s: Paul Javier
Judge’s Choice: Don and Heather Jordan
Children’s Choice: Bruce Honer
Most Original: Morgan Griffin
Theme: 1st: Juergen Doll; 2nd: Kevin Mohr; 3rd: Erin Grayson; 4th: Bill Anast
Traditional: 1st: Randy Emslie; 2nd: Sean Sedillo; 3rd: Dan Underwood; 4th: Lawrence Howe
Holiday Spirit: 1st: Ron and Sheilia Dare; 2nd: Anthony Popov; 3rd: Shane Cleland; 4th: Rick Simpson
Best Animation: Libby Di Bernardo
Best Humorous: Vicki Guy
Best Commercial: Mr. C; Brett Brown
VENTURA COUNTY
Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Lights Winners
Individual Under 30 feet: 1st: Smalldine, Rick Devau; 2nd: Ms. D, Richard G. Degn; 3rd: Towmater, Howard and Shirley Tanner
Individual Over 30 feet: 1st: Pure Brilliant, Alan Wilson; 2nd: Gallowglass, Michael McQueen; 3rd: Sun Soliel, Phil Lindholm
Best Electric Boat: Code 4, Bruno Tonin
Best Commercial/Non-Profit: Valkyrie; Bruno Petersen
Best Yacht Club Under 30 feet: Done Deal; Anacapa YC
Best Yacht Club Over 30 feet: 1st: Forever Young, Anacapa YC; 2nd: Bother Me Tomorrow, Channel Islands YC; 3rd: Seal, Pacific Corinthian YC
Most Humorous Display: Valkyrie, Thomas Petersen
Best Dressed Crew: Valkyrie; Thomas Petersen
Sweepstakes: Forever Young, Anacapa YC; Valkyrie, Thomas Petersen
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Santa Barbara Parade of Lights
Grand Prize Winner: Aldebaran; Beadle
Commercial Fishing: 1st: Perseverance, Friedman; 2nd: Knotty Girl, Moreno; 3rd: Plumeria, Hepp
Other Commercial: 1st: Channel Cat, Anderson; 2nd: Channelkeeper, Owens
Human Powered: 1st: Kayak, Englem and Faloon; 2nd: Kayak, Foote; 3rd: Kayak, DuMong
Power: 1st: Arboleda, DeLorie; 2nd: Isla, Boneck; 3rd: Ranger, Webb
Sail: 1st: Aldebaran, Beadle; 2nd: Feather Moon, Ives
Golden Bilge Pump Award: Amanda 3’; Christman
