About Us
Welcome to the official web site of the Dana Point Boaters Association. The Association is a not for profit, public benefit California Corporation created with the express purpose of being a recreational boaters advocacy group. The group intends to be a permanent fixture within Dana Point Harbor becoming part of the fabric of the harbor.
While the organization focuses on many issues presented to recreational boaters in Dana Point Harbor one of the more significant efforts will continue to be what the County of Orange refers to as the "Revitalization". The Associations members are boaters who are interested in and committed to helping the; Dana Point Harbor Department, the City of Dana Point, the Department of Boating and Waterways, the South Coast Water District, the California Coastal Commission and others to develop and implement the very best renovation of Dana Point Harbor.
It is truly encouraging all of the ideas that we’ve heard for possible solutions that will make Dana Point Harbor the best place on the West Coast to keep your boat, launch your boat, or just watch boats. It is time to involve all boaters and make sure our needs, wants and ideas are heard and acted on. Together we can have a positive impact.
Ted Olsen, President contact Ted at: TedOlsen@dpba.org
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, Vice President contact Tom at: TomStallings@dpba.org
With over 30 years of boating experience, Tom, a Dana Point resident, continues to enjoy the boating life aboard his sailboat and powerboat 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. A USCG licensed Captain, Tom is a member of the Dana West Yacht Club and the Dana Point Yacht Club where he serves on the membership committee.
Rodger Beard, Treasurer contact Rodger at: RodgerBeard@dpba.org
An enterprise software development professional with technology consulting and program management background within the private and public sectors, Rodger is a “numbers guy” and life long sailor who grew up racing during summers spent on a small lake in Michigan. He first visited beautiful Dana Point Harbor from Chicago in February, 1978 to go racing with a friend. One month later Orange County was home. Rodger has two sailboats in Dana Point Harbor, Rendezvous, a comfy Jeanneau cruiser and Wild Child, a J/24 which he races often with DPYC where he and wife Dede are active members.
Steve Carpenter, Secretary contact Steve at: SteveCarpenter@dpba.org
An Orange County native, Steve has lived most of his life in Capistrano Beach since 1959. He attended school in the CUSD. Upon completion of high school, he enlisted in the USAF as a Medic in the 944 th Medical Air-Evac Squadron. After his discharge, he continued furthering his education at Saddleback College and simultaneously applied for entry into the IBEW Apprenticeship Program, and was accepted in 1979. Having worked as a journeyman electrician for 10 years, he went on to open his Electrical Contracting Businesses. Steve and his wife Linda and son Alex, enjoy boating on their Monterey Express Cruiser, slipped in Dana West Marina.
Ray Ergas , Director contact Ray at: RayErgas@dpba.org
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.
Steven Alan Fry , Director contact Alan at: StevenAlanFry@dpba.org
Steven is a SoCal native and lifetime boater who has launched 15 new boats and utilized Dana Point’s public launch ramps, Baby Beach and several slips since the harbor was opened. He is the Founder and CEO of Trekker Yachts, the industry’s first brand to be founded upon an environmental mandate. A passionate sailor, he currently switched to power boating with his high performance “Hot Rod” 35 foot express sport fisher. He launches his rowing scull from Baby Beach, and recently added a stand-up paddle surfboard to his quiver. He is a graduate of Brooks Institute School of Photographic Arts and Science in Santa Barbara with triple degrees including a degree in underwater photography.
Diane Heyman, Director contact Diane at: DianeHeyman@dpba.org
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.
Bruce Heyman, Founder & Advisor contact Bruce at: BruceHeyman@dpba.org
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 and the Dana Point Boaters Association. Bruce is a USCG licensed Captain, a volunteer at the Ocean Institute where he helps to maintain the tall ships, 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. Founders Message.
Jim Dahl, Advisor
David Drenick, Advisor
Kevin Hendra , Advisor
Mike Isaacson, Advisor
Mitch Kronowit, Advisor
Barbara Merriman , Advisor
Jim Montrella, Advisor
Tom Smith , Advisor
Dana Point Boaters Association
PO Box 461
Dana Point, California, 92629-0461