BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv5.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T032829 CREATED:20260130T171303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163426Z UID:63232-1793815200-1793822400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Amber Sparks and Emily Hazelwood DESCRIPTION:Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Amber Sparks and Emily Hazelwood\n \n \n \n \n \n “The future of ocean conservation is no longer us against them\, we need to find opportunities to work together to conserve our oceans.” \n– Amber and Emily\, Co-Presidents \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, November 4 \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amber Sparks \nAmber is a marine biologist\, educator\, and entrepreneur. She has a B.A. in Marine Science from UC Berkeley and a M.A.S in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. In 2018\, Amber was recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the energy sector for her work developing sustainable\, creative\, and cost-effective solutions for the environmental issues that surround the offshore energy industry. \nMrs. Sparks is also a PADI certified rescue diver and Ambassadiver. \nEmily Hazelwood\, M.A.S.  \nEmily is a marine conservation biologist\, offshore energy consultant\, and entrepreneur. She has a B.A. in Environmental Science from Connecticut College and an M.A.S degree in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. As a leader and explorer\, Emily is committed to elevating the scientific understanding of our oceans in communities worldwide and she volunteers her time as a science educator at schools across the country. In 2018 Emily was recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the energy sector for her work developing sustainable\, creative\, and cost-effective solutions for the environmental issues that surround the offshore energy industry. \nMrs. Hazelwood is also a PADI certified Dive Master and Ambassadiver and a SCUBAPRO Deep Elite team member. \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-amber-sparks-and-emily-hazelwood/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oceaninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Amber-and-Emily-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T032829 CREATED:20251029T192424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T192424Z UID:59013-1796481000-1796490000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sunset Sail DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax\, and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tall ship. \nDuring the summer\, enjoy sailing later in the day to take in California’s majestic sunsets from the water! \nMust be four years or older to sail. \nTickets: $65 \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sunset-sail-5-2026-12-05/ CATEGORIES:Spirit of Dana Point,Sunset Sail END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR