Don Hansen and Dana Wharf Sportfishing were the first business operating out of Dana Point Harbor. Dana Wharf Sportfishing originated whale watching for Orange County and founded the Dana Point Festival of Whales and Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights. Don Hansen was a strong business leader in Dana Point Harbor and was appreciated for his dedication and service to the harbor community over the past 40 years. Dana Wharf Sportfishing began in May 1971.