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 Name | Boat Name |
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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 Entry | Our Great Escape |
Best Yacht Club Entry | So Inclined |
Runner up Best YC | Deborah Marie |
Best Marina Entry | Scotts Landing |
Runner up Best Marina | Mary Elsa |
Best Power (Commercial) | Daily Double |
Runner up Best Power Commercial | Yacht 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.