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New Years Eve Party on 12/31/09 - NYEOC


Updated - Tuesday
August 4, 2009
Afterwards....

See the Flash Updates  below for the latest information !!
The Duffy Boat Shuttle will run, but will be jammed -  try to get a ride on a boat !!!
Just found out that ACCESS HOLLYWOOD will be filming this for their TV Show !!!



 Diamond Productions
Our Annual
Newport Harbor Boat Tie-Up Party

Saturday, August 1
1pm-6pm

Newport Tie Up Yacht
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Epilogue..... "Fun while it Lasted" !!
The Harbor Patrol just didn't like what they saw this year, so they shut us down early. 
What people don't know is that the OCSD won't give us a permit for something that size, and we have never had one before.... or had many problems with them.  The Harbor Patrol just didn't like the large number of large boats, it looked like too many to them, too many boat crashers and too many looky-loos.  We have someone looking into this, more info soon.

There were sooooo many boats trying to get into the main Tieup line, must have been 30 of them right at 1:30-2:00pm. And those old folks in the Tieup line behind us were complaining to the Sheriff - that we were blocking their channel views :) !!!  What a crock....

 Meanwhile, once the OCSD left, we tied back together in smaller groups and
all of us had a blast the rest of the day, see the pictures below !!!!
 

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You have arrived at the Diamond Productions webpage for our
Annual Newport Beach Harbor Boat Tie-up Party !!! 
Someone has invited you, so you already know where the Party is.... 
check with the Boat Captains below if you need a ride !!! 

NOTE:  Only boats that are on the list will be able to tie-up.... please see point 2) below...... 

 

Captains, Mates and those who enjoy a fun day on the water meet Saturday, August 1 for our annual Boat Tie-up party !!!  This is the 12th year for this bash and it's the best event of the Summer in Newport Harbor - ask anyone who's been there.  Live Band, dancing, 25 boats, lotsa pretty mermaids, and fun for all !! There is an Aerial view below of a prior year's gathering.... this year even better !!  We don't do any publicity on this party, keeping it on the down low.... Captains are in charge of their ship and guests !!!


Here's the inside scoop and sailing information for August 1, 2009:

-------- Latest Flash Updates --------
Check back often for the latest information !!!

The Duffy Shuttle will run from the BBC as planned.  Don't overwhelm this, it's a 20 minute roundtrip ride so try to find
a boat to get out there on, the Duffy line may be crowded.

Captains - the Lead Boat will be Jim Shab's 46' Viking Peak Time.
Look for that boat when you arrive, he'll be there at Noon

We have room for about 6 2 more Big boats on the Main Line

WOW !!  The OC Register and Access Hollywood
crews will be filming it this year !!
 

James Raven is bringing his 10' Water Playpen, oh my.....


Boat Captains Only please call me anytime....
We invite the Boat Captains and they invite the crews !!

- Call the Boat Captains below to see if you can hitch a ride
- Perfect Weather expected in Newport .... Sunny and 79 on the water !!!
-  We will have all 25 boats confirmed, and 25 is the maximum, please no boat crashers !!!
-  The Duffy Shuttle will run from 1:00-6:00pm, see # 3 below

1.   This party will start at about 1pm and go until 6:00pm, unless we get busted up earlier.   Some Captains will come earlier, some later.  Check with your Captain to see what time you sail !!  Also, this year we have the Live Band on one of one of the boats, Dancing Everywhere !!! 

 

2.   We have a tight list of large (very large) boats that are part of this.  This is not the River...only the boats on our list will be able to tie-up, otherwise the Harbor Patrol will bust us up (too many boats) and no one has any fun.  Boats without a full crew of mermaids are not welcomePlease, No Boat Crashers !!!!  Everyone's cooperation is appreciated.  If you have a boat, anchor it safely aways off and take your tender or dinghy over to the party, you are welcome. 

3.   We have arranged a Duffy Shuttle back and forth from the Balboa Bay Club from 1:00 until about 6:00pm.  Late arrivals and early departures can use this access.  You can park at the BBC in Valet for $12 /day or use self parking (make a left as you enter the BBC gate) for free.  The Duffy will be leaving from the Balboa Bay Club Guest Dock. If you can get there by some other safe means, come by.  
MORE INFO.....   a lot of people are going to try to use this Duffy Shuttle, but remember.... it's only a 10 passenger Duffy and it takes 20 minutes round trip, so it is bound to be crowded and full.  A better idea.... call the guys below who have extra room and see if you can hook up with them if you will be there all day.  Or hitch a ride and anchor away and dinghy over.  The Duffy is mostly for people who need to leave early....   See list below, get a ride, call Captains below !!!


4.   There is a list below of the Captains whose boats are not full as of now -  girls only please call the Captains below and make arrangements - we already have plenty of guys.  You gotta call the Captains below, I don't know who is going on what boat or how many people can still come - the Captains know that.  I know that all of the boats will be full, 500+ people, so call right now !! 

5.   It goes without saying, but....  enjoy our time, drink sensibly and no drugs !!!  The Harbor Patrol will be watching our every move through binoculars, and they don't need much of an excuse to bust us up, so..... 
be cool, have fun, do it right !!!!


Any questions please send me an email boatparty@bestOCevents.com 

See you Saturday !!!!!  

 

Your Pirates--->>       Todd Gullett       Robert Reeves 
Al Freeman       Dave Wabasewski     <<---Your Pirates


Boat Captains Only.... call me for confirmation.
Al Freeman - Diamond Productions
Office (949) 222-2232  cell (714) 390-5190


Mermaids and Crew...
. Please call below to get a ride, or use the Duffy Shuttle from the BBC.
We don't place people on boats, please call the captains or ask around.  
Captains are in charge of their Boats !!!
 
Ohhhh, we are going to be full !!!  Here are a few boats that 
might be able to squeeze a few girls in....
all of these boats are 45' or larger....
 

Here's the Boat Captains with extra spots - call them now !!

Check back often - this list will change:

Captain Dino    FULL
Don Okada
Gordon Bierdenbach  FULL
Sparky Wilbur  FULL
Jim Shab - going out early
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The 2008 Tie-up Party, Saturday July 26
What a terrific day on the water it was!!!!

We had about 37 boats, 22 in the Main Line, and
over 400 people... WOW !!! 

Here's a video of the live band and some crowd shots....


Click Here for 2009 Pix, courtesy of Tony Lattimore, photog excellante...
Click Here for more 2009 Pix, thanks Richard Niedzwiedz
Click Here for even more Pix, thanks Dino Katsiametis
And Click Here for still more pix, thanks Jemma Urmston

Click Here for 2008 pix, thanks to Dave Tanner and James Raven
Click Here for some pix from 2008, thanks to Dave Siegmund
Click Here for another set from James Raven and Bob Gick
Click Here for a Video, courtesy of Barry Saywitz and John Kuebler
Click Here for Kevin Wilkerson's  Pub Club 2008 Review !!

Click Here to see a Professional Video from 2007 
Click Here for a write-up from 2007's Boat Party

Aerial View of the Newport Boat Tie-up
Courtesy of Charlie Hartwell, Private Pilot
extraordinaire

 


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