CCA FALL 2026 MEETING - Newport Beach, CA
Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23. 2026
Newport Harbor Yacht Club
720 West Bay Avenue
Balboa, CA 92661
Fall is the perfect time to visit Southern California, the crowds are gone and the weather is wonderful. Newport Beach is a mix of old-fashioned coastal charm and modern elegance along miles of renowned beaches with 8 islands in it’s 21 square mile tranquil harbor. Newport Harbor Yacht Club is located on the bay side of the Balboa peninsula with two piers to explore on the ocean side of the peninsula. We’re an hour south of Los Angeles between Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach and 26 miles from Catalina Island.
Come for the meetings on Thursday and Friday and stay for the weekend to enjoy and discover more of what Southern California has to offer.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, 10/22/26
Registration/information table at NHYC* – start 0800, all day
Committee Meetings – 0900 to 0400
0930 Optional: Crystal Cove Excursion (info following)
1200 Lunch - Baja Street Taco buffet – no-host bar
Speaker: Alli Bell, 2025 Transpac Overall Winner on her Cal 40
“Taking a Winch Handle to the Fiberglass Ceiling”
1600 - 1800 Cocktail Cruise around Newport Harbor on local station member’s boats
Dinner on own – suggestions following
FRIDAY, 10/23/26
Registration/information table at NHYC*– start 0800, all day
Committee meetings - morning and afternoon – start 0900
0900 Optional: Navigator Bridge Simulator (info following)
1200 Lunch - Deli Sandwich buffet – no-host bar
Yachts at dock for viewing – likely Windward Passage and Palawan
1400-1600 CCA Membership meeting
1800 Cocktails, 1915 Dinner
Dinner – Duo -Braised Boneless Short Ribs and Stuffed Jidori Chicken Breast;
vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request
Speaker: Kimball Livingston,
“West Coast Iconic Sailors”
* Breakfast on own each day
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Activities for spouses, travel companions or anyone not in a meeting
Thursday – 930 – 1530
Crystal Cove and Laguna Beach adventure. Leave from NHYC by van/bus, stopping at Crystal Cove Historical District’s century-old cottages reflecting the character of California’s early beach communities. The charming cove has attracted Hollywood filmmakers and many plein air artists over the years. Then we’ll head to the Laguna Beach Art Museum for a docent-led tour to discover California art. After lunch in a nearby restaurant, you will have time on your own to enjoy Laguna Beach’s pedestrian-friendly downtown full of galleries and small shops before heading back to NHYC to board the boats for the harbor cruise.
Included: transportation and entry fees Not included: lunch
Friday 0900-1130
Full Mission Navigator Bridge Simulator at Orange Coast College’s waterfront campus.
Come try your hand at the helm of a commercial ship on the large, immersive virtual simulator.
Led by Karen Prioleau, CCA member. Transportation provided from NHYC by boat.
