INSIDE COASTAL REAL ESTATE GUIDE
Use this QR code to go to NewportBeachIndy . com to get all the news and lifestyle information in Newport Beach
INSIDE COASTAL REAL ESTATE GUIDE
BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION The Newport Beach Independent wants to hear from you about the issues affecting us all . Send letters to : info @ NewportBeachIndy . com
“ For Locals , by Locals ”
NEWPORTBEACHINDY . COM
‘ Groundhog Day ’ Takes Top Honors at the 75th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race
by Christopher Trela | NB Indy
Nearly 140 boats of all sizes set sail from the Balboa Pier on Friday , April 28 in the 75th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race .
When it ended hours later , Rich Festas ’ 46-foot Rogers “ Groundhog Day ” came out on top and nabbed three trophies .
According to information provided by the Newport Ocean Sailing Association , “ Groundhog Day ” was one of seven in the competitive Ultra-Light A-Class . “ Groundhog Day ” crossed the finish line at 17hr 36mn 13s , more than 2 hours and 34 minutes faster than the closest class competitors .
Festas ended up with the Governor of California Trophy for Best Overall PHRF- UL-A , the President of USA Trophy for Best Corrected Time ( All PHRF ), and the Tommy Bahama Best Corrected Overall Trophy .
When the boats set off from Newport , they found better-than-expected winds , yet according to Newport Ocean Sailing Association they were lighter than hoped for , putting sailors to the test and making
Grace Leung , Newport Beach City Manager
Yachts set sail from the Balboa Pier in the 75th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race / photo by Jim Collins
every decision and problem-solving measure meaningful . Those choices resulted in close racing , with the difference between winning or not a matter of minutes , and in some cases seconds .
Festas said it was a nice easygoing race for “ Groundhog Day ,” with the crew of 10 , including his son , staying positive and motivated . Positivity and expectations for
Newport Beach City Manager Update
We understand and share the desire to help homeless individuals in our community who have fallen on hard times . The City devotes considerable resources to homeless outreach , aimed at connecting people to specific resources they need to secure and maintain permanent housing , along with support services such as drug and alcohol treatment , mental health care , and more .
From time to time , we hear of residents and visitors giving direct donations to people experiencing homelessness in the form of cash , food , tents or camping equipment . Such direct donations are generous and well-intentioned but can inadvertently undermine the City ’ s efforts to help connect those experiencing things getting better are what the boat ’ s name and mantra are all about , noted Festas . Taken from the movie , the spirit of “ Groundhog Day ” is not only being the best possible person every day , but the best possible sailors trying to do better every time they go out .
YACHT RACE Page 11
homelessness with temporary shelter and services , and to help them find longerterm housing .
The City created the Good Giving campaign several years ago to discourage direct donations and boost support for a local , City-administered fund that provides direct support to achieve specific goals . This fund provides homeless , formerly homeless , and housing insecure people in Newport Beach with resources and support that will help them on a path to finding and maintaining permanent housing .
Good Giving funds have purchased , for example , a bicycle for a formerly homeless
CITY MANAGER Page 10
MAY 12 , 2023 | VOLUME XV , ISSUE 10
NBPD Holds Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation in May
NB Indy Staff
The Newport Beach Police Department will have extra officers on patrol during the month of May from 8 a . m . to 4 p . m . looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders .
The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed , improper turning , right-of-way violations , driving under the influence and unsafe lane changes . Speeding is the most common , accounting for nearly a third of all crashes in the state .
To help protect you and your family , keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding : Drivers
• Always check twice for motorcycles in your mirrors and blind spots .
• Use your signal when changing lanes .
• Never follow a motorcycle too closely . Always keep a safe distance .
• When at an intersection , allow enough space before turning . Motorcyclists
• Always wear a DOT compliant helmet and protective gear .
By Grace Leung , Newport Beach City Manager NBPD Page 6
the
INDYPOLL
THIS WEEK ’ S QUESTION :
Will you be attending this year ’ s Balboa Island Parade ?
� Yes
� No
� Maybe