SAN DIEGO, CA – The 46th 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 11, 2018. The “Best of Parade” award winner was the Dolphin, which walked away with the “Star of India” Perpetual Cup. The complete list of winners is as follows:
Award Name | |
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Best of Parade. “Star of India” Perpetual Cup | Dolphin |
International Award | Seaduction |
Best San Diego Port Tenant’s Entry | Seafarer |
Best Yacht Club Entry | Bubble Os |
Best Marina Entry | Our Great Escape |
Best Power (Commercial) | 7 |
Runner up Best Power Commercial | At Last |
Best of Power 46 ft and over (Private) | Cute Stuff |
Runner up Best of Power 46 ft and over (Private) | Mas Vino |
Best of Power 33-45 ft (Private) | Beyond Blessed |
Runner up Best of Power 33-45 ft (Private) | Murphy's Time |
Best of Power 32 ft and under (Private) | Mary Elsa |
Runner up Best of Power 32 ft and under (Private) | Shermanator |
Best of Sail (Commercial) | Cloudia |
Best of Sail 46 ft and over (Private) | America |
Runner up Best of Sail 46 ft and over (Private) | Rum Away |
Best of Sail 33-45 ft (Private) | Comfort Zone |
Runner up Best of Sail 33-45 ft and over (Private) | Bramasole |
Best of Sail 32 ft and under (Private) | Chablis |
Runner up Best of Sail 32 ft and under (Private) | Sand Dollar |
Best Self-Powered Vessel | Mike’s Bike on Water |
Sponsors of the Parade of Lights include:
Presenting Sponsor – Port of San Diego
Grand Prize Sponsor – Royal Caribbean
Awards Banquet Sponsor – USS Midway Museum
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.
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored tradition brought to the San Diego Bay by the boating community. Each year, more than 80 lavishly decorated boats proceed around the San Diego Bay on two consecutive Sundays in December. For more information, please visit www.sdparadeoflights.org.
About the Port of San Diego’s Tidelands Activation Program:
Port of San Diego Experiences includes the Tidelands Activation Program (TAP). TAP awards grant funds and waives service fees to community organizations for public events along the waterfront that connect visitors and residents to new cultures and vibrant activities. Artistic and cultural exhibitions, along with exclusive interactive installations inspire visitors and residents to push the boundaries of creativity. Additionally, Port Experiences sponsors and hosts events across San Diego Bay, including organized runs, parades, cultural festivals, concerts and more.
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