Award-Winning Boats of the 45th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

The 45th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, a long-standing tradition in San Diego Bay, announced winners of the best decorated boats at the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights’ Awards Dinner held at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse on January 10, 2017. The “Best of Parade” award winner was Libro d’Oro, which walked away with the “Star of India” Perpetual Cup. The complete list of winners is as follows:

 

Award NameBoat Name
Best of Parade. “Star of India” Perpetual Cup Libro d’Oro
International Award Dolphin
Best in Theme Award Dolphin
Best San Diego Port Tenant’s EntryOur Great Escape
Best Yacht Club Entry So Inclined
Runner up Best YC Deborah Marie
Best Marina EntryScotts Landing
Runner up Best Marina Mary Elsa
Best Power (Commercial)Daily Double
Runner up Best Power CommercialYacht Fantasea
Best of Power 46 ft and over (Private)Free Time
Runner up Best of Power 46 ft and over (Private)Tireless
Best of Power 33-45 ft (Private) Beyond Blessed
Runner up Best of Power 33-45 ft (Private) Bubble O’s
Best of Power 32 ft and under (Private) Dispatch One
Runner up Best of Power 32 ft and under (Private)Second Chance
Best of Sail (Commercial) Blue Pearl
Runner up Best of Sail (Commercial) America
Best of Sail 46 ft and over (Private) Brazen Hussey
Runner up Best of Sail 46 ft and over (Private) Velos
Best of Sail 33-45 ft (Private) Timshel
Runner up Best of Sail 33-45 ft and over (Private) Comfort Zone
Best of Sail 32 ft and under (Private) Unwinder
Runner up Best of Sail 32 ft and under (Private) Chablis
Best Self-Powered Vessel Southwestern College Canoe Club

Sponsors of the Parade of Lights include:

Presenting Sponsor – Port of San Diego

Grand Prize Sponsor – Star Clippers Cruises

Awards Banquet Sponsor – USS Midway Museum

Best of Theme Sponsor – UnCruise Adventures

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is sponsored by the Port of San Diego’s Tidelands Activation Program, designed to support a vibrant and active waterfront with events that engage the community and inspire visitors to enjoy San Diego Bay.