Dolphin ‘stampede’ off the coast of Dana Point in California

 

A huge dolphin pod “stampedes” (video) across open water off the coast of Dana Point in the above video. Credit: Dana Point Whale Watch and http://www.danawharf.com

Dana Point’s Rob Pelkey Wins California Waterman at SC Ocean Fest

The 37th installment of the San Clemente Ocean Fest was held last weekend. There were an estimated 50,000 people in attendance over the two-day span to take in the sights, which included all the activity in the water and on the beach.

This year Dana Point’s Rob Pelkey took home the coveted California Waterman Award, which is given to the competitor who compiles the most points on the first day. Pelkey had a very successful day, placing first in the American Ironman contest and the surf race. He also placed second in the 5K paddle and surf ski event. He wrapped his day up with two third-place finishes in the International Ironman and the Dory Boat races.

Here is a rundown of the top finishers from the San Clemente Ocean Festival.

Million Dollar Fortune for Local Wheel Winner

With a little luck and the letter G, last week a local woman became the second $1 million winner in “Wheel of Fortune” history. When solving the final puzzle with just four letters, Autumn Erhard’s “Wheel” run got a little bit tougher. But the class of 2000 graduate from Dana Hills High School thought about the other things in her life that were tough. Within an instant she yelled, “Tough Workout.”

Wine & Music Cruise

5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf’s cruise on a luxury catamaran with wine, snacks, music and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, http://www.danawharf.com.