Boaters for Dana Point Harbor is California Not For Profit Corporation formed as a recreational boater advocacy group. It is a permanent and active member of the Dana Point Harbor Community. Within the Harbor there are many diverse stakeholders with varying needs and wants from the Harbor's limited resources. It is this organization's desire to keep recreational boating a priority and maintain compliance with all appropriate laws, such as the California Coastal Act and the State Tidelands Trust Doctrine. The men and women that make up this organization have, for the last five years been pursuing these goals. We invite you to join us. To help please contact us at:
Boaters for Dana Point Harbor
P.O. Box 3137
Dana Point, CA 92629
949 289-8400
bruceheyman@cox.net
The Team: For a campaign of this magnitude and complexity it takes
a community but I’d like to make special mention of the following
individuals who have selflessly given so generously of their time
and expertise:
Ray Ergas (949) 388-4431 rae@uclalumni.net
Ray and wife Rita are members of DWYC and have lived in California for over 35 years. They have had a boat in Dana Point Harbor for the last 23 years and are currently sailing a Moody 376 named “Avoca”. With over 45 years of sailing experience Ray is an active Coxswain in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, a Navigation Instructor and a Retired USCG Licensed Captain (US Merchant Marine). Having earned his Ph.D in Geophysics and Space Physics at UCLA he is currently semi-retired scientist working in the petroleum industry including international sea time.
Bruce Heyman 949-289-8400 BruceHeyman@cox.net
A resident of San Juan Capistrano, Bruce has kept a boat in Dana Point Harbor since 2001. Reacting to the many issues facing recreational boaters in the harbor he first founded the Revitalization Yahoo Group, Boaters Blast, the Dana Point Boaters Association and Boaters for Dana Point Harbor. Bruce is a USCG licensed Captain, a volunteer at the Ocean Institute where he helps to maintain the two tall ships and is First Mate of Pilgrim, a USCG AUX volunteer and a member of Dana West Yacht Club. His love for the area resulted in him taking early retirement from Motorola, Inc. when his next assignment required a moved to Eastern Massachusetts. Bruce has a BSEE, MSEE and most recently an MBA.
Diane Heyman 949 254-2224 DianeHeyman@cox.net
Diane and husband Bruce have lived in San Jan Capistrano since 2001 and kept their boat, Somerset, a Catalina 320 in the Harbor during this time. Diane earned her Jurists Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law and used to practice law in the state of Illinois. In 2006 she earned her Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel License from the US Coast Guard. Diane, when not enjoying her work at Target Corporation or sailing Somerset can be found at the stables riding Little Joe over jumps or volunteering as a USCG Auxillarist.
Barbara Merriman (949) 240-8682 doubleagle1@cox.net
Barbara, a USCG Captain is a long time sailor who enjoys racing, cruising and chartering. Her current vessel, co-owned with Mike O’Conner, is a 50’ Hinckley named ARCA which has been in Dana Point Harbor since they returned from cursing the East Coast. Barbara was appointed to the Orange County Planning Commission by Supervisor of the fifth district, Tom Wilson. She also served as the Chairperson of that Commission. As a board member at the Ocean Institute she spends considerable time helping this organization execute its mission. As a proud member of the Dana Point Yacht Club she actively contributes too many of the club’s annual events.
Ted Olsen (714) 746-1596 Boaters4DPH@cms4visa.com
As a Maine native, Ted grew up around boats enjoying both inland and coastal boating. He and his family moved to Mission Viejo in 1973 and after ten long non boating years they purchased a 20’ Cuddy Cabin in 1983. “Dirigo” was launched for 21 years at our Dana Point ramp. He now enjoys his Bayliner Ciera “Aloha Ke Akua” in an East Basin slip. He and his wife Patty are members of the Dana West Yacht Club and enjoy boating with their children and grand daughters. Ted is determined to keep the small harbor atmosphere of Dana Point.
Tom Stallings (949) 370-3416 stllngstom@aol.com
With over 30 years of boating experience, Tom, a Dana Point resident, continues to enjoy the boating life aboard his sailboat “Plan B” a Catalina 36 which is berthed in Dana Point Harbor. His recent retirement after 40 years in the retail industry has afforded him more time to pursue his passion for boating including being an Agent at Mariners Yacht and Ship Brokerage. A USCG licensed Captain; Tom is a member of the Dana Point Yacht Club where he serves on the Board as Dock Master.
