“Plus the harbor wasn’t nearly as crowded then. “They wanted to be left alone, and to sail and party. They were seeking privacy from a gossip-mongering Hollywood. The film boasts twin stars: there’s the “world’s largest small harbor (Newport),” just being discovered at this time and there are the people, among them so many Hollywood stars, “seeking safe harbor” as Bob Verini wrote in a New York Times story in 2019. Wouldn’t have been the same.” Beek says BYC always pushes envelope, “just a little.” Club offered to host film premiere in August.

The film event? People said ‘You’re crazy.’ I said no, we’re not. Only yacht club that had a junior summer sailing program this year. From day one started doing to-go, shipping orders. ”BYC is the only yacht club on the west coast that never closed. “We’ve always pushed the envelope, just a little bit,” Beek said. “It’s a film about the harbor – we’re (BYC) on the harbor, and a very important part of its history.”īeek’s grandfather Joe started BYC in 1922.Ĭommodore Beek took a chance hosting the Museum’s film premiere at BYC, easily the largest live-event gathering for both since March – a risk that fit according to Beek. “Most optimal place to host an event, Beek said. Movie night at Balboa Yacht Club, fans enjoy premiere of Balboa Island Museum’s “Golden Age of Newport Harbor.” Photo by Joy Bronny/BYC

BYC Commodore David Beek offered to host the premiere in August. The premiere sold out BYC’s lower deck – 150 film fans, history buffs, BYC members and Museum patrons and old friends eager to cruise into nostalgia. It takes more than two boat rides, three-hours each. “We really go into depth on some really neat stories. “These are just the highlights,” Mang said, to cap off a post-film panel. The “Golden Age” was recounted and hosted by longtime harbor resident, Tim Mang. The 45-minute film covers that magical period here, especially in Newport Harbor, from the 1940s – 1960s. By Pete Weitzner | Special to the NB Indyīalboa Island Museum Newport Beach premiered its first film on September 17 at the Balboa Yacht Club (BYC).

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