The Dana Point Aquatic Foundation & Westwind Sailing are hosting our 10th Annual AquaFest / Open House on Sunday, May 18, 2025 to usher in National Safe Boating Week and to showcase the public access boating, recreation, and community programs for the whole family offered at the OC Sailing & Events Center, and public access educational boating programs throughout Dana Point Harbor.

AQUAFEST is made possible by the support of our friends and partners! Cal Boating, OC Parks, OC Dist. 5 Supervisor Foley, Dana Point Harbor Partners, Dana Point Mayor Frost

AquaFest has FREE Lifejackets, FREE Goodie Bags, FREE Sno Cones, FREE Sail Rides, FREE Sup & Kayak clinics, Safe Boating Partner Booths and Exhibitions, a Free Photo Booth, Music & Entertainment... and more!

Join us for the National Safe Boating Campaign, Ready, Set Wear It! Lifejacket Group pics

Aquafest is a perfect family event. And it's a great way to get active on the water and within the community! Come join in on the fun :D

AquaFest Event Booths and Exhibits:
Westwind Sailing, DP Aquatic Foundation, OC 5th District Supervisor Foley, Comedian Jim Taylor: Music, Trivia & Prizes, Mariner Ship 936, Coast Guard Aux., Aventura Sail Association, Dana Point Harbor Youth Foundation, Women's Sailing Association OC, Dana Outrigger Canoe Club, OC Sheriffs Harbor Patrol, Subway Ocean Ranch, Safe-Boating Selfies, Sno Cones

Schedule of Events - Sunday, May 18, 2025

9 am - 2 pm Westwind Booth open for event info, Sail Rides / Paddle Clinic scheduling, and 10% off Summer Solstice Sale
10 am - 2 pm Event Booths open
10 am - ? FREE Lifejackets and FREE Goodie Bags (while supply lasts)
10 am - 2 pm Exhibitor booths open
10 am - 2 pm Westwind Sailing hosting Free Sail rides & Kayak / Stand Up Paddle clinics
10 am - 2 pm FREE Safe-Boating Selfie photo booth
12 - 2 pm Free Sno Cones
10:30 am - (as available) OC Sheriff Fire Boat on site for tours and demos
12 ish pm Ready, Set, Wear It! Event Lifejacket photos