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Classic and British cars lined up in the Harbor during the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Classic and British cars lined up in the Harbor during the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

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(At left) Kiersten Aady and Lisbeth Labor throw beads at the 6th annual Clam Chowder Cook off. Local restaurants competed for the best Clam Chowder during the Festival of Whales at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Megan Hyland and Maddy Miller from Wind & Sea offer up clam chowder during the Festival of Whales at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

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During the 46th Festival of Whales couples danced to a band on Baby Beach during the 6th annual Clam Chowder Cook off. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Classic and British cars lined up in the Harbor during the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

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A band played during the Festival of Whales' Clam Chowder Cook off at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Rick Rossback from Dana West Yacht Club pours clam chowder during the Festival of Whales' Clam Chowder Cook off on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Roxy Busch from the Shwack serves clam chowder during the Festival of Whales' Clam Chowder Cook off on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Roxy Busch from the Shwack serves clam chowder during the Festival of Whales' Clam Chowder Cook off on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Nichole Abiad from RJ's Cafe serves clam chowder during the Festival of Whales' Clam Chowder Cook off on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Eric Heinz

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A family slides down a slide at the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce's Kids' Fun Fair as part of the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Carnival games were offered at the at the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce's Kids' Fun Fair as part of the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Kylee, 3, shows off her face painting during the Kids' Fun Fair on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales' Kids' Fun Fair offered games, rides and more on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales' Kids' Fun Fair offered games, rides and more on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales' Kids' Fun Fair offered games, rides and more on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales' Kids' Fun Fair offered games, rides and more on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Artists were able to showcase their work during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Students from Dana Hills High School showcased their work during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Classic and British cars lined up in the Harbor during the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Classic and British cars lined up in the Harbor during the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Classic and British cars lined up in the Harbor during the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Classic and British cars lined up in the Harbor during the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Kids got their face painted at Captain Dave's Under the Sea Eco Carnival on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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At Captain Dave's Under the Sea Eco Carnival, recyclables were being collected to fill in the whale tail on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The second annual Classic Cardboard DInghy races took place at Baby Beach on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Classic and British cars lined up in the Harbor during the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Dana Hills High School students showcased their work during the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Dana Hills High School students showcased their work during the 46th annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Locals helped clean the sands at Doheny State Beach during the Whale of a Beach Cleanup on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Matt Cortina

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Locals helped clean the sands at Doheny State Beach during the Whale of a Beach Cleanup on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Matt Cortina

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Locals helped clean the sands at Doheny State Beach during the Whale of a Beach Cleanup on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Matt Cortina

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Locals helped clean the sands at Doheny State Beach during the Whale of a Beach Cleanup on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Matt Cortina

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Locals helped clean the sands at Doheny State Beach during the Whale of a Beach Cleanup on Saturday, March 11. Photo: Matt Cortina
The 46th annual Festival of Whales continued a second weekend with dinghy races, clam chowder, kids’ fun and more.
The morning events kicked off at Doheny State Beach with the Whale of a Beach Cleanup.
In the Harbor, the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce held a Kids’ Fun Fair with inflatables, carnival games, face painting and more.
Along the Harbor walkway, Dana Hills High School students showcased their work alongside some classic and British cars.
At Baby Beach, teams of all ages participated in the second annual Cardboard Classic Dinghy Race, held by Westwind Sailing.
For the 8-12 year olds, Team Dunan came in first, with Team Death Skulls in second and Team Sharkfinn in third.
In the 13-17 age group, Team Ocean Institute came in first, followed by Team Zuri Pet Rescue in second and Girl in the Curl won Most Inspired.
For the adult category, Team Fireball came in first with Team Too Trash too Furious in second and Team Rock It came in third.
In the School category, Soule Ceramics came in first, followed by Prendiville Insurance in second and Global Paint Supply in third.
The Titantic, or best sinking vessel, went to Jim Taylor #3, Team Rock It won most artistic, Team Davis Family won most team spirit, Team Lord of War won best design and Team Zuri Pet Rescue won best use of duct tape.
Behind the dinghy races, the sixth annual Clam Chowder Cook off had local restaurants compete for the best clam chowder.
The event continues Sunday, March 12. For the event guide, click here.
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