Events at the Ocean Institute

The Ocean Institute hosts unique fundraising events throughout the year to help support our educational programs, facility maintenance, and student aid funds. These exciting events are open to the community and help play a pivotal role in promoting our mission of ocean education.

Sponsorship and donation opportunities are available for our fundraising events.

Coming Soon

Annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta
September 9 - 12, 2010
This premier event, sponsored by the Dana Point Yacht Club, will benefit the Ocean Institute. All events are open to the public.
The Regatta Includes:
Marine Corps Twilight Fishing Tournament
Sponsor's and VIP reception/ dinner held at the Ocean Institute
Fishing Predicted Event Log
Racing for PHRF
Non-spinnaker and junior sabot classes
Gala dinner and auction at the Dana Point Yacht Club
For more info. and pricing, please visit www.dpyc.org.

26th Annual Toshiba Tallships Festival
September 10 - 12, 2010
For over 20 years the Ocean Institute has hosted the annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival, the largest annual gathering of tall ships on the West Coast. The festival features a spectacular array of family-fun activities including live sea-faring music, art shows, interactive living-history encampments, and a variety of tasty food.

For more information please visit www.tallshipsfestival.com.

California Crusin'
September 26, 2010
Presented by the Sand Dollar Guild. Join us for an evening filled with lively surf music, a sampling of delicious food from local restaurants, a classic Woodie Car display, and casino-themed fun! Try your luck at our casino games, enter raffles for great prizes, plus many more exciting surprises. Enjoy the beautiful ambiance at the Ocean Institute and support this incredible organization.

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