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September 1, 2007
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DANA WHARF TO LAUNCH WHALE WATCHING AND SEA LIFE ADVENTURE CHARTERS ABOARD STATE-OF-THE-ART CATAMARAN

DANA POINT, CA – Offering destination management companies and corporate meeting planners a unique mix of ecology, education and excitement, Dana Wharf Sportfishing, the originator of whale watching in Orange County, is launching a new series of naturalist-guided whale watching and sea life adventure charters aboard a brand-new, state-of-the-art, eco-friendly catamaran, the OCean Adventure.

Highlighting each cruise will be informative commentary by certified naturalist Angie Cowan.  Cowan observed, “The largest wilderness in the world is just off our shore. The combination of our ecology and marine-life experts and this first-class new vessel will create an unparalleled adventure for our guests.”

Sharing top billing with Cowan will be the 63-foot OCean Adventure, which was designed and built exclusively for Dana Wharf. It accommodates up to 49 guests and features a deli-style galley and full-service bar. Groups that charter the vessel may also contract with their own caterer. Among the catamaran’s many innovations are underwater cameras that enable guests to view ocean inhabitants while they are below the surface and a hydrophone that makes it possible to listen to the calls of the whales and dolphins. To help protect the ecology of the ocean it will be exploring, the OCean Adventure’s advanced-technology engines are significantly quieter and produce 75% fewer emissions than engines from just five years ago. The catamaran’s shape and configuration also guarantee one of the smoothest rides on the open ocean.

While its maiden voyage is a few months away, the OCean Adventure is already attracting the attention of some of the area’s leading destination and event managers. Celeste Pilkington, operations manager of PRA Destination Management, an event producer and logistics firm in Costa Mesa, Calif., stated, “The size of the OCean Adventure is perfect for our clients. It’s small enough for an intimate, personal experience with the naturalists, yet large enough to accommodate a sizable group comfortably.”

Pilkington also noted that Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers the added advantage of a dock that is near the mouth of the Dana Point Harbor. “They can get out of the harbor and into the open ocean in no time,” she said. “That means that guests on board the OCean Adventure will get to spend the maximum amount of time exploring the sea life and interacting with the naturalists.”

Dana Wharf is now accepting reservations for OCean Adventure charters beginning in January 2008 with an introductory rate of $2,450 for a two-hour cruise and $1,025 for each additional hour. Charters will depart from the dock at Dana Wharf Sportfishing, located in the Dana Point Marina at 34675 Golden Lantern. Reservations may be made by calling Dana Wharf Charters at 800-590-9994 or sending e-mail to charters@danawharfsportfishing.com.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing is a family-owned-and-operated company that has been offering only the finest whale watching, sportfishing, sailing, and ocean adventures on the California coast for over 35 years. Additional information is available at www.danawharfsportfishing.com or www.ococeanadventures.com.