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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHandouts and Presentations (14)Newport Beach The West Coast's Newport -Of -Call Prepared by i-,- Kent Events and Tours 949 - 415 -0455 kenteventsa ndtou rs. co m Together we can establish Newport Beach as a new Cruise Ship Port -of- Call • Market Potential • Ten major cruise lines sail along Orange County's pacific coast. • Each line has several large cruise ships. • Each ship holding 2,000 -3,000 passengers. • Estimated 80% of passengers and crew members disembark at port -of- calls. Solving the Dock Issue • At ports where harbor conditions are not suitable for large ships • Ships Drop Anchor at Sea • Send Passengers Ashore by Tender Crafts • Each Tender holds about 150 Passengers • As an example, both port -of -calls Catalina and Santa Barbara have this program now. • Newport Harbor Master, Tom Slayton, has approved this program. Tender Ready Docks at Newport Harbor • Balboa Pavilion has accepted this program Taking care of visitors iR £—o ...d r., • With pocketbooks ready, visitors embark to an array of adventures and activities within walking distance of Balboa Pavilion. • Kent Events and Tours will be transporting tourists to other attractions and points of interest throughout the city. A I I. r� .. { Major Cruise Lines require... • Notice of interest from the City of Newport Beach • A contact person with the Harbor Authority. Direct Contact with Cruise Lines Annual Cruise Ship Convention Miami, Florida March 11 -14, 2013 • Acquire a booth to promote Newport Beach showing points of interest, activities and tours available. • Opportunity for a direct presentation to all cruise line key decision - makers. Benefits • Thousands of cruise ship passengers visit Newport Beach each week. • Tourists add to private and city revenue. • Tourists provide future economic value by returning to the city with friends and families. For More Information Kent Events and Tours Steve Kent 949= 499 =9990 steve@kenteventsandtours.com ikEw, D . ♦ Vq,gp�S _ �- �� v f Present boat field: ;:� °' " �► i Newport Beach Harbor Commission Recommendations on Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Newport Harbor February 13, 2013 Issue: Should concerns over Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Newport Harbor and potential restrictions be considered by the Harbor Commission Approach: • Review concerns expressed by City leaders and stakeholders including boaters, paddle boarders, law enforcement, rental and sales operators • Review relevant ordinances /laws covering Newport Harbor • Review relevant ordinances in other harbors • Invite /encourage community involvement in promoting SUP safety in Newport Harbor • Develop recommendations Existing Ordinances /Laws Governing Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Newport Harbor Newport Beach City Municipal Code: 11.12.170 - Crafts Prohibited in Harbor Entrance: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any paddleboard, kayak, pedalo, life raft or similar type of craft used for the transportation of persons in any portion of the main channel or entrance channel of Newport Harbor as defined in Section 11.12.160. (1949 Code § 10723 as amended by Ord. 1090; August 24, 1964) The Harbor Entrance and Main Channel of Newport Harbor .Y•+ P I't A r� 11. 115'+ f� } I r r'�' X71 / A/ � r p •�. `, 111 \� y� � � ��' ' ;Q�` _ 1. "C• � ��• .\ � 5 � II` it Ffpr „/ 1 "S n rr . } �M �� � ! x�>it, - + ✓ � s�v.11 ATT v J`P r•i1�' M .ter` A _,,ti ti • + r +r AOf. +..• „vii' �: I.l i.� "I i7 •. l � Jcp” � ,\ ✓l:v it d y.� x , r + � l : 1�`�!�,, k- /,; ' + r � r ♦ .ry • .6,� � •/• Ir ` 6 4. + { \\ IF ' l� e t �� .�; � � i� °V •4,�� •I+il+�ltl Y '�bFTP,w ����. ��r s�"$� r � YJ �r\ \. �'f''� .. r: • , + . +. .._.. .. .. _. •,� `_ '-"rW J. A:U+Y.rarry l�.lpJ �'- a`v�% . r. • 9 r ; •f M I `0 CHANNEL - � � - •\ • Existing Ordinances /Laws Governing Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Newport Harbor U.S. Coast Guard (Title 1 U.S. Code, section 3), and California Harbors and Navigations Code 651.1 define a Stand Up Paddle Board as a vessel when it is outside a designated swim area or outside the surf line. Therefore, when outside a designated swim area or the surf line, operators of Stand Up Paddle Boards must obey the "Rules of the Road" for Inland Waterways applicable to all vessels including: • Life jackets must be carried for all people on board • Children under 13 must wear life jackets while on board • Navigational lights must be used between sunset and sunrise • A vessel under engine power must yield to vessels using wind or paddle power • Etc., etc., etc... Existing Ordinances /Laws Governing Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Newport Harbor California Penal Code Section 4: The rule of the common law, that penal statutes are to be strictly construed, has no application to this Code. All its provisions are to be construed according to the fair import of their terms, with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice. MEANING: The Harbor Patrol has the discretionary latitude to apply and enforce laws to promote justice and safety "Spirit and intent of the law" over "Letter of the law" Examples: • Crossing the Main Channel versus operating in the Main Channel • Hugging the coastline near the Entrance Channel Proposed Forum on SUP Safety in Newport Harbor Event Coordinator: Letty Giang, ABC Surf Shop Event Venue: ExplorOcean, Balboa Pavilion, Newport Aquatic Center and /or Harbor Patrol Headquarters /Beach Event Date: 10 am to noon on April 7, 13 or 14, May 6 or 7 Presenters /Panelists • Ian Cairns, National Surf School & Instructors Association • Jeff Dole, SUP Alliance, Newport Beach Chapter • Lt. Tom Slayton, Harbormaster • Paul Blank, Harbor Commission Content • Basics of SUP /vessel safety • Basic rules of the waterways • Harbor layout and areas for safe SUP'ing • Q &A with panelists • Vendor /sponsor exhibits Methods of Publicity • Local media • Social media • Links from City sites including PB &R and HC Conclusions: • The existing Newport Beach City Municipal Code and Federal Inland Waterways Right of Way Rules provide sufficient clarity on where, when and how to safely operate a Stand Up Paddle Board in Newport Harbor • The Harbor Patrol has an approach to enforcement that is sound and reasonable • All stakeholders can benefit from additional education and outreach on • general boating and specific SUP safety in Newport Harbor • the existing City Code and Federal Inland Waterways Rules of the Road Proposed Recommendations: 1. The Harbor Commission recommends against considering additional restrictions related to Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Newport Harbor at this time 2. The Harbor Commission recommends, with the help of community volunteers and professionals, conducting a public event before mid - May on the subject of water safety in general and paddle board safety specifically in Newport Harbor.