Newport Beach International Boat Show Named #1 Boat Show in the Nation…

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.  Source — (BUSINESS WIRE)

Newport Beach International Boat Show is proud to announce that it has been named the #1 Boat Show in the United States by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025. Full official announcement from USA Today 10BEST was released on May 7th, 2025.

This national recognition follows the overwhelming success of the 2024 show, where record attendance, world-class activations, and unforgettable experiences cemented Newport Beach as the premier destination for marine lifestyle events. The show’s blend of high-end yachts, music, entertainment and family-friendly programming captured the hearts of attendees and, now, the nation.

“We’re incredibly honored and humbled to receive this recognition from USA Today readers,” said Anthony Trimino, CEO of Revel Republic, the show’s producer. “It’s a testament to the vibrant Newport Beach community, our incredible partners, and all the passionate boating enthusiasts who make this event so special.”

Source: Business Wire — https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250501645489/en/Newport-Beach-International-Boat-Show-Named-1-Boat-Show-in-the-Nation?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=wordpress_blog&utm_source=blog

A Productive Year in Review

2023 was a busy and productive year for the City of Newport Beach, thanks to strong leadership and our extremely professional staff.

We have been working diligently to increase public safety, address quality-of-life issues, and make strategic investments to further improve our great city.

Here’s a look at some of our 2023 successes:

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Vessel Owners Invited to Apply for New City Mooring Licenses

The City of Newport Beach has introduced a new license program offering 16 onshore and offshore City-owned moorings to the public in a variety of sizes. Applications for the initial licenses will be accepted through March 1, 2024.

The new program is designed for vessel owners to lease moorings long-term without having to acquire a permit, sub-permit or mooring equipment.

Monthly fees will be charged based on the size of the mooring, starting at $162 a month for an 18-ft. mooring. There is no cost to apply for one of the 16 new mooring leases.

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Balboa Island Ferry on Verge of Shutdown

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Siyamak sits down with Seymour Beek, president of Balboa Island Ferry, one of Southern California’s oldest family-owned businesses. Today he will discuss the new rules in California aimed at reducing emissions and how they will impact small businesses.

“CARB made a rule that all short run fairies in California had to be zero emission by 2026. We consume an average of 26 gallons of fuel a day. You’re not gonna save the world by making us go zero emission,” Mr. Beek said. “They haven’t really examined the consequences of the rules they’re making. It’s extremely challenging, extremely expensive.”

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