Dana Point Tall Ship Festival to be Held Starting Sept. 10

DANA POINT— The Ocean Institute will host the 37th Annual Maritime Festival, the Tall Ships Festival, presented by Toshiba, in Dana Point Sept. 10-12. The festival is a three-day celebration that immerses visitors in the culture and history of tall ships and seafaring. “Over the course of three days, landlubbers and sea dogs alike can marvel at the impressive sight of tall ships dotting the horizon just off the coast of Dana Point,” said the Visit Dana Point website. “Get into the action as actors recreate battles, complete with the sound of cannon fire. The event also features plenty of fun for the entire family along with food, drinks, and entertainment to get you in the mood for some serious ocean exploration.” The event will kick off on Friday night with a cannon battle, which allows visitors to climb aboard a historic tall ship to set sail off the coast of Dana Point for a mock cannon battle at sea, visitors can join the crews of the Bill of Rights, Irving Johnson, Curlew, Exy Johnson, American Pride, America, or just join the escort cruise aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. After waging war visitors can enjoy craft beer and seltzer from several breweries in...