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2 fireworks shows on mission bay on july 3rd, mission bay yacht club show starts at 9pm seaworld show starts at 9:50pm, two good to be true.

Come celebrate America’s birthday in Mission Bay on Sunday, July 3rd with two spectacular fireworks shows to light up the sky over Mission Bay. At 9pm, the Mission Bay Yacht Club will launch a fireworks show from a barge in Sail Bay, located between the Mission Bay Yacht Club and Crown Point, followed by a 9:50pm fireworks show put on by SeaWorld San Diego. Get ready for double the fun and excitement this July 3rd!

Best Views of the Fireworks Shows

The best views of the fireworks shows are at the Mission Bay hotels, Bahia Belle sightseeing cruise, SeaWorld San Diego and spacious public parks along the 27 miles of shoreline. Plan your perfect Mission Bay fireworks experience at the following locations:

Mission Bay Hotels Celebrate with Festive Activities Throughout 4th of July Weekend

Bahia Resort Hotel

Discover the picturesque natural beauty of the Bahia Resort Hotel. Savor the fresh flavors and unobstructed bay views at Dockside 1953, enjoy beachside bonfires, play tennis, and swim in our Olympic-sized swimming pool!

Bahia Point Beach and Venture Cove Park both have excellent viewing of both fireworks shows!

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay

Celebrate 4 th of July weekend with balloon artists, face painters and meet and greets with Superheroes for hotel guests. San Diego Whalewatch will also set sail on a fireworks sightseeing cruise.

Get the best views of the SeaWorld fireworks when you book a Marina View Room on Floors 5-17 in the tower.

Mission Bay Resort

Spend the weekend with quintessential family summer activities, such as snow cones, monster volleyball, tie dying tshirts, bounce houses, s’mores nights, family Olympics, and poolside games!

For a front row seat to the fireworks, head over to the beach by the marina, or enjoy from the comfort of your own hotel room!

Catamaran Resort Hotel

Be spoiled with endless activity options both on-property as well as in the surrounding Pacific Beach neighborhood. Kick off the holiday weekend with a Sunset Luau , have fun in the sun at the beach, and then enjoy a beachside bonfire!

Enjoy a birds’ eye fireworks view from your Mission Bay view room, or watch the show from the comfort of your beach chair on the sand!

Paradise Point Resort

Join in on the fun at Paradise Point with movies under the stars, a corn hole tournament and super soaker Sunday. Before the big show, head over to Paradise Terrace for Bayside Island Barbecue, cocktails, lawn games and s’mores by the fire.

North Cove has the best seats in the house!

The Dana on Mission Bay

Get festive at The Dana during 4th of July weekend with daily pool BBQs featuring your favorite grilled fare with all the fixings, independence day themed dive-in movies, specialty cocktails, s’mores and games for the whole family!

Watch the Mission Bay fireworks on the Dana Lawn or from your Water’s Edge room balcony! Then head to the pool or marina boardwalk for the SeaWorld show.

Bahia Belle Cruise

Jump aboard the Bahia Belle and join in the fun! Cruise on Mission Bay under the starts, with scenic panoramas and\ breathtaking views, cash bar and light snacks. Departs from Bahia Resort at 8pm. $10 for hotel guests and $20 for general admission.

The best views are from the water!

SeaWorld San Diego

Immerse yourself in light and music this Independence Day weekend with SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean ! Get your thrills as Emperor dives through space! The SeaWorld fireworks spectacular brings the brilliant colors of the sea to the skies North Cove has the best seats above the park.

The SeaWorld fireworks can be seen throughout SeaWorld’s 100+ acre park.

Mission Bay Fireworks are Back After 10 Years!

The Mission Bay fireworks show put on by the Mission Bay Yacht Club to celebrate July 4th was an annual tradition that started in 1982, and it went dark in 2012 due to lack of funding. After a 10-year absence, the July holiday fireworks show is back on Mission Bay entirely due to the overwhelming support of the local San Diego community. The Mission Bay Yacht Club was able to raise more than $45,000 of the $60,000 fireworks show cost through a GoFundMe page, which enabled local residents and local businesses to raise money for the show.

You Can Make The Mission Bay Fireworks Show Even Bigger!

The GoFundMe page continues to accept donations up to the event date—the more money raised, the bigger and better the fireworks show will be!

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Complete Guide to San Diego-Area Fireworks Displays on July 4, 2023

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As the birthplace of naval aviation, San Diego knows better than most cities how to put on patriotic sky show, with fireworks — and even drone spectacles — scheduled across the region on July 4.

Here is Times of San Diego’s complete guide to fireworks displays, from Imperial Beach to Oceanside, and from Del Mar to Ramona, to celebrate Independence Day 2023.

Most are free to the public, but you may have to pay for parking, get there very early or take public transit.

Note that two of the events, over Mission Bay and in Oceanside, are a day early on Monday, July 3.

Big Bay Boom

The Port of San Diego’s Independence Day tradition is the largest fireworks show in California and can be seen all around the bay beginning at 9 p.m. on Tuesday and lasting 20 minutes.

Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from four barges located off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the North Embarcadero, and the South Embarcadero.

The most popular areas to watch from are Shelter Island, Spanish Landing Park, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Seaport Village, and The Headquarters at Seaport District. 

Attendees are encouraged to follow parking guidelines , use public transportation if possible, arrive early, bring a lawn chair and blanket, and tune a radio to the musical simulcast on KGB 101.5 FM.

Those who can’t make it to the show can watch it on Fox 5 San Diego, KTLA 5 Los Angeles, or Fox 40 Sacramento.

“The Port of San Diego is proud to sponsor the Big Bay Boom and invites San Diegans and visitors to enjoy this incredible celebration,” said Port Chairman Rafael Castellanos. “The Big Bay Boom is one of the port’s iconic holiday events and is a significant economic stimulus for local businesses.”

Chula Vista

The South Bay city’s annual fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. Magic 92.5 will broadcast accompanying patriotic music. Gates open at 7 p.m. for the free event. Bring you blankets and lawn chairs, but alcohol tents, grills and umbrellas are prohibited. There will be food tucks on site. Additional parking is available at New Hope Community Church and Mountain Hawk Park.

The Big Bay Boom can be seen from many areas of Coronado, but the city’s own fireworks will explode over Glorietta Bay near Stingray Point starting at 9 p.m. The Coronado Golf Course is a good vantage point. While you’re watching, tune in the sound track on KYXY 96.5 FM. The fireworks cap a full day of patriotic events in the Crown City.

Del Mar Fairgrounds

If you’re going to the San Diego County Fair on July 4, stay until 9 p.m. to see the fireworks spectacular. For an additional $20, you can reserve a seat in the Corona Grandstand Stage for a ringside view.

The City of El Cajon will host July 4th fireworks at 9 p.m. over John F. Kennedy Park.  The show follows an afternoon of free activities, including train rides, arts and crafts, family games and live bands.

This city’s annual July 4th fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. over Grape Day Park and can be viewed from anywhere in the downtown area. Prior to the show, beginning at 5 p.m., the California Center for the Arts will host a free celebration with live music, activities for children and food to purchase.

Imperial Beach

Fireworks go off from the iconic Imperial Beach Pier at 9 p.m. The best viewing is on the beach from Imperial Beach Boulevard to Palm Avenue. Pick up dinner from local merchants, spread a blanket on the beach and enjoy the show.

Lake Murray

The Lake Murray Music Fest and Fireworks is a day of food, fun, bands and fireworks celebrating Independence Day. The music begins at 11 a.m. at Lake Murray Community Park in San Carlos. The fireworks go off at 9 p.m. and can be seen throughout the Navajo community, from La Mesa to Del Cerro and beyond. The event is free, but donations are encouraged .

La Jolla Shores

It’s not a fireworks display, but safer and possibly more spectacular. The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is hosting a show performed by a fleet of 100 choreographed drones beginning at 8:45 p.m. on July 4. The best viewing area will be the south end of Kellogg Park. The drones are under the control of San Diego-based  Drone Studios . Fans of the eco-friendly event are encouraged to make a donation to the nonprofit LJ STEAM Foundation .

Mission Bay

Early fireworks over Mission Bay are back for the second year in a row, with a show over Sail Bay beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, July 3. Organizers say the best views will be from Sunset Point Park, Santa Clara Point to Fanuel Street Park, along Rivera Drive and other shoreline areas with a view of Sail Bay. The show is sponsored by the Mission Bay Yacht Club and local businesses.

Ocean Beach

A pet-friendly July 4 light show beginning at 9:05 p.m. will feature a fleet of 300 drones, meticulously choreographed to create stunning formations and patterns in the night sky. The drones will launch over Ocean Beach Elementary School, but the spectacle can be seen throughout Ocean Beach and Point Loma. You can listen to an accompanying sound track online . The show by the community organization LUMINOSITY replaces fireworks that can no longer be launched from the storm-damaged Ocean Beach Pier.

Oceanside always celebrates Independence Day on July 3, since that’s the date of its incorporation, and this year it’s the city’s 135th anniversary. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. at the SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon with live entertainment, a family fun zone and food vendors. The fireworks go off at 9 p.m. Parking is $12 at the SoCal lot, but free at the adjacent Ocean Ranch Business Park

Fireworks go off at 9 p.m. at two locations on July 4 in Poway, the Poway High School Stadium and Poway Sportsplex. Gates at the high school open at 6 p.m. for games, activities, and a DJ spinning tunes. No registration is required, but there’s a $5 charge at the gate. You can also see the high school show from Lake Poway.

Ramona’s Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club are sponsoring a family picnic and fireworks at Olive Pierce Middle School on July 4. The grounds open at 4 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.

Rancho Bernardo

This San Diego neighborhood’s fireworks begin at 9 p.m. on July 4 at Rancho Bernardo High School after a full day of celebration at Webb Park. The Spirit of the Fourth event includes music, a parade, crafts, food trucks and more.

The Red, White and BOOM! fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. at Bradley Park. The free pre-show begins at 5 p.m. with 80s cover band BetaMAXX, carnival games, jumpers and food sales. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

The annual Santee Salutes celebration begins at 2 p.m. at Town Center Community Park East. Enjoy live music, sample the food vendors and watch the fireworks that begin just after 9 p.m. on July 4. Preferred parking is available for purchase.

Fireworks will fill the sky over Brengle Terrace Park at 9 p.m. The show is free, but you can watch from the Moonlight Amphitheatre for $5 per person. Gates open at 5 p.m. with tickets available at the entrance. Food and drink are available for sale in the amphitheater, along with entertainment by the Cassie B Project at 7:35 p.m.

Updated at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023

Have we missed a fireworks show? Let us know at  [email protected] .

Chris Jennewein

Chris Jennewein is Editor & General Manager of Times of San Diego. More by Chris Jennewein

Mission Bay Firework Show Returns After 10 Years

For nearly 30 years, residents in the area would gather on nearby beaches to watch the fireworks, but in 2012 the show went dark, by amber frias • published july 2, 2022 • updated on july 2, 2022 at 7:16 pm.

After a decade-long hiatus, fireworks will once again light up Mission Bay this Fourth of July weekend.

“I’m excited, said Audrey, a mission bay resident. “My mom had told me how she used to watch them when she was my age and I think it'll just be a full-circle moment.”

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“We are so excited,” said Christy Wile, mission bay resident. “She's been talking about the fireworks for weeks now.”

For nearly 30 years, residents in the area would gather on nearby beaches to watch the fireworks, but in 2012 the show went dark.

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“It’s one of those things that was a long-time tradition for the Yacht Club to put on the fireworks and we had to stop it because it just got too expensive for our budget,” said Kathy Dryden, Yacht Club rear commodore. “For 10 years it's been a little lonely here on the Fourth of July.”

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So this year Dryden made it her mission to bring it back.  

“It means a lot because families and friends and everybody comes down and hangs out for the day and waits for the fireworks,” said Dryden.

She says the show costs at least $60,000 to put on. Dryden initially went to the board for help but they only approved $20,000 so she turned to the community for help. She created a GoFundMe page and the response was overwhelming.

“Immediately people that just live in the community just donating which was really heartwarming,” said Dryden.

Not only did residents come forward, but so did hotels and nearby businesses.

“As soon as I saw Kathy posted about the fundraiser we shared it with everyone we knew,” said Wile.

The GoFundMe page raised over $48,000. With the necessary funds, the show was back on, giving San Diego residents one more reason to celebrate this holiday weekend.

The Mission Bay show will be held Sunday, July 3rd, at 9 p.m. Organizers say they wanted to make sure the community was able to attend multiple shows this weekend.

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Whether you're traveling with friends or family, San Diego is everyone's first choice for great Fourth of July celebrations. Get ready to stretch out on an inviting expanse of sand and watch some extraordinary pyrotechnics against a balmy night sky. Here’s our list of favorite beachside viewpoints, spectacular fireworks shows and other places to go "Fourth" and enjoy the festivities around San Diego.

Please note, firework displays and events are subject to change and cancellation.

Annual Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks Show

Location: Multiple Locations along San Diego Bay Time: 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes Pack your patience! Construction along Harbor Drive may cause traffic delays - LEARN MORE

Fireworks on Mission Bay

Location: Mission Bay Yacht Club - 1215 El Carmel Pl, San Diego, CA 92109 Date: July 3, 2024 Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

SeaWorld San Diego 4th of July Fireworks

Location: SeaWorld San Diego - 500 SeaWorld Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:30 PM Fireworks: Yes

Old Town 4th of July

Location: Old Town State Historic Park Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Fireworks: No

4th of July Celebration in Coronado

Location: Various Locations on Coronado Time: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

Crown City Classic 4th of July Race

Location: Coronado Tidelands Park Time: 7:00 to 9:00 AM Fireworks: No

North Coastal

Red, white and boom.

Location: LEGOLAND California - One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Time: 10:00AM to 9:00 PM, Fireworks at 8:30 PM Fireworks: Yes

San Diego County Fair's July 4th Fireworks Celebration

Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 Time: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Fireworks at 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

Oceanside's Independence Day Parade

Location: North on South Coast Hwy 101 from Wisconsin Ave to Pier View Way (just before City Hall) Date: June 29, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Fireworks: No

Oceanside Fireworks Show

Location: SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon Date: July 3, 2024 Time: 5:00 to 10:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

North Inland

Escondido independence day.

Location: Grape Day Park - 321 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

Scripps Mesa Fireworks

Location: Wangenheim Middle School - 9230 Gold Coast Dr., San Diego, CA 92126 Date: July 3, 2024 Time: 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

An Old-fashioned Fourth of July in Poway

Location: Old Poway Park - 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064 Time: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Fireworks at 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

Rancho Bernardo's The Spirit of the Fourth

Location: Rancho Bernardo High School - 13010 Paseo Lucido, San Diego CA 92128 Time: 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

San Marcos Fireworks Extravaganza

Location: Bradley Park - 465 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 Time:  5:00 to 9:30 PM Fireworks at 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

Scripps Ranch 4th of July Run & Ride

Location: Red Cedar Dr & Aviary Dr, San Diego, CA 92131 Time: 6:00 to 10:00 AM --> Time: Starts at 7:00 AM Fireworks: No

Scripps Ranch 4th of July Parade

Location: Scripps Ranch Hoyt Park - 10800 Canyon Lake Dr, San Diego, CA 92131 Time: Starts at 10:00 AM Fireworks: No

Vista Independence Day Celebration

Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre - 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 Time: 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

East County

El cajon 4th of july fireworks.

Location: Kennedy Park - 1675 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92019 Time: 9:00 to 9:30 PM Fireworks: Yes, Fireworks at 9:00 PM

Julian 4th of July Parade

Location: Main Street, Julian, CA 92036 Time: 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM Fireworks: No

Santee Salutes - Fourth of July Celebration

Location: Town Center Community Park East - 550 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071 Time: 2:00 to 10:00 PM, Fireworks at 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

Lake Murray Fireworks and Musicfest

Location: 7001 Murray Park Dr, San Diego, CA 92119 Time: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes, Fireworks at 9:00 PM

Alpine 4th of July Parade and Carnival

Location: Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901 Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Fireworks: No

Chula Vista 4th Fest

Location: 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91915 Time: 7:00 to 10:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

Independence Day Fireworks in Imperial Beach

Location: Imperial Beach Pier Plaza - 940 Seacoast Drive Imperial Beach CA 91932 Time: 9:00 to 9:20 PM Fireworks: Yes

Independence Day at the Border & Fireworks

Location: Larsen Field - Cesar Chavez Park - 4061 Camino de la Plaza, San Ysidro, CA 92173 Date: July 1, 2019 Time: 3:00 to 9:00 PM Fireworks: Yes

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India’s “King of Good Times” sells Sausalito home for $14.4M 

Vijay Mallya’s house ranks as the priciest sale in Marin so far this year

A photo illustration of embattled Indian liquor magnate Vijay Mallya along with 6 Bulkley Avenue in Sausalito (Getty, 6 Bulkley Avenue)

Embattled Indian liquor magnate Vijay Mallya has sold his panoramic Sausalito home for $14.4 million, just inching past a $14 million trade in Ross to become the most expensive sale in Marin County so far this year. 

When the 11,000-square-foot home at 6 Bulkley Avenue first came to market in 2021, it was listed at $22.5 million. That price dropped to $20 million the following summer . It was most recently listed at $16.85 million, according to a marketing site from Mill Valley-based Coldwell Banker agent Farnoosh Hariri. 

Hariri confirmed that she was still the listing agent on the home, which has been in and out of foreclosure since 2019, when it sold. Hariri declined to comment on the sale. 

Mallya purchased what was then a shell home for $1.2 million in 1994, according to a San Francisco Chronicle profile in 2003. Its previous owner had defaulted on the property. 

The former chairman of United Spirits, known for its Kingfisher beer brand, Mallya spent many times the sales price finishing the house and filling it with art by Picasso, Renoir and a gold Steinway piano, according to the Chronicle. It also said he owned 26 homes around the world at that time, plus 260 classic cars, and several jets and yachts, including the famed Kalizma, once owned by Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. 

Mallya, once the face of Kingfisher and known as the “King of Good Times” in India, has sold off the Kalizma as well as many of his homes and other assets over the last few years as his bet on starting Kingfisher Airlines in 2005 failed to pay off. In 2016, he had to flee India to avoid arrest on money laundering and fraud charges, with more than $1 billion owed to more than a dozen banks. 

The country is still seeking his extradition from England, where he hosted a lavish week-long wedding celebration for his son Sidhartha on his $14 million estate in Hertfordshire this summer, according to the Economic Times.

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Back in Sausalito, Mallya’s $5 million loan from 2015 first became distressed in 2019 and was in and out of foreclosure throughout the pandemic. A notice of trustee’s sale was filed on an unpaid balance of about $5.3 million in March 2023 on behalf of lender Wilmington Trust, and a public auction set for May that year. It appears not to have sold at auction at that point, and another notice of default was sent to Mallya that summer. 

Records from the Aug. 20 close show Mallya’s daughter Leana as the seller of the property, though a substitution of trustee filing from earlier that month still put Wilmington Trust as the beneficiary. 

The buyer was Puna LLC based in Colorado. Its mailing address from Colorado state records matches the San Diego address of Wenthur Law Group, a law and tax firm which specializes in yacht, jet and vintage automobile purchasing, according to a feature on senior partner Cris Wenthur by the International Superyacht Society. 

Wenthur speaks internationally at superyacht events around the world, according to the story, and has worked for the America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race teams, Oracle and other teams as legal counsel over more than 20 years. Wenthur’s name is listed on the state LLC filing but it is unclear if he bought the home for himself or on behalf of a client. 

The hillside home has panoramic views of the bay, Alcatraz, Angel Island and the San Francisco skyline, and while it is less than half a mile to the Sausalito Yacht Club, it does not have its own dock. 

Marin’s biggest sale last year was a $23 million dock home in Belvedere, and its second-biggest was a $17.5 million trade for a property on Bolinas Bay in Stinson Beach. 

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The 2024 International 14 World Championships were held on Lake Garda in Torbole Italy. Torbole is next door to the better known Riva Del Garda. Both clubs sail on the same water which is on most all sailors bucket list of locations to sail, certainly in the skiff sailing crowd. Seventy boats from six different countries were present.

Great Racing and Sportsmanship Shine Under Clear Skies at the 7th Annual San Diego OCR

The 7th annual San Diego Olympic Classes Regatta (OCR) rolled out on a perfect June weekend. The classic San Diego "June Gloom" burned off quickly and a nice westerly filled in for the majority of both days. With winds ranging from 7-14 kts, and modest little swells running down the course, 28 sailors in three classes completed seven races on a trapezoid course located just south of Point Loma on the Coronado Roads.

INSA Junior Sabot Nationals Comes Back to San Diego July 29-August 1

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 INSA Junior Sabot Nationals, which will be held at San Diego Yacht Club July 29 through August 1! Make sure to register online before 1700 on June 14 to avoid late entry fees.

For the first time since 1962, the INSA Junior Sabot Nationals is returning to SDYC, making it an unprecedented event in the modern history of the Junior Sabot Nationals. While this marks an exciting new development for the Sabot Fleet, it is also a return to form in many ways, with a qualification series limiting the championship series to 120 boats and the Cove Cup Consolation Regatta. 

The 2024 Star World Championship Comes to San Diego this September

San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) is excited to invite members of the International Star Class to compete at the Star World Championship in San Diego, CA with racing from September 8-13, 2024. SDYC has previously been host to the regatta in 2013, 1994, 1973, 1969, 1961, 1958, 1940, and 1938, making 2024 our 9th edition. Co-Chairs Traci Miller and John Burnham and the Star World Championship Committee are committed to making this championship a top-notch experience for sailors and spectators alike.

2024 SDYC Yachting Cup Delivers Thrilling Finale Amidst Blustery Conditions

As a blustery weather front cleared Sunday morning to reveal clear blue skies and white caps at sea, sailors on the final day of Yachting Cup were excited to get out on the water in some 'sporty' conditions.

Light Winds, with Heavy Competition

What's Yachting Cup without on the water fierce competition, tasteful strategy, and a hint of chaos? The outside courses on the Coronado Roads gave way to quite the interesting turn of events for some. Though the course was square with light and shifty winds, there was still plenty of energy in the air to create that chaos.

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