LCPL Micah Garza was standing post in Rhamadi, Iraq when he was hit by sniper fire that caused him to lose a portion of his bicep muscle. PFC Joshua Onan's convoy was hit by IED's while on patrol. He sustained significant head, knee, and shrapnel injuries during the attack which took the lives of nine others in his unit.

August 28, 2006-

While it may be difficult to believe, summer has passed and it is once again time for school to begin. That shouldn't stop you from enjoying Mission Bay. In fact, fall may be the perfect time to do it! Each fall about 1000 SDSU students take Exercise and Nutritional Sciences Watersport Credit Classes at the MBAC. What many do not realize is that students from other colleges, and non-students alike can also take the same classes.

July 25, 2006-

It's hard to believe that the Summer Camp season is already half gone. Don't worry if you haven't gotten your fill yet because there is still plenty of room in our many of our popular August camp offerings.

June 16, 2006-

For people with disabilities, finding affordable and accessible recreation opportunities can be a daunting task. That's where the Torrey Pines Kiwanis Club steps in to help. For the past 20 years they have been hosting annual La Jolla Festival of the Arts™ to raise money to provide affordable recreation opportunities for the disability community. As a beneficiary of the program, the Mission Bay Aquatic Center has been able to design and build accessible water-skiing and kayaking equipment, and to provide over 200 people watersports instruction who otherwise may not have been able to afford or access the equipment.

May 19, 2006-

The Mission Bay Aquatic Center is proud to announce it's Spring "Instructors of the Semester". The honors were awarded to (from left to right) Nate Batchelder from sailing, Jenny O'Hara also from sailing, Taylor Strada from the front desk, Jesse Valentine from Wakeboarding and waterskiing, and John Noble also from wakeboarding.

April 14, 2006-

The Mission Bay Aquatic Center is proud to announce it's Spring "Instructors of the Semester". The honors were awarded to (from left to right) Nate Batchelder from sailing, Jenny O'Hara also from sailing, Taylor Strada from the front desk, Jesse Valentine from Wakeboarding and waterskiing, and John Noble also from wakeboarding.

May 19, 2006-

The Mission Bay Aquatic Center is proud to announce it's Spring "Instructors of the Semester". The honors were awarded to (from left to right) Nate Batchelder from sailing, Jenny O'Hara also from sailing, Taylor Strada from the front desk, Jesse Valentine from Wakeboarding and waterskiing, and John Noble also from wakeboarding.

April 14, 2006-

Liquid Force pro rider Melissa Marquardt wowed the participants of the Ladies Freeride Clinic with a impressive demonstration of over-the-top wakeboarding. Considered by many to be one of the top female riders in the world, Melissa competitive record may just justify such a title.

March 27, 2006-

Liquid Force has announced that pro rider and wakeboarding sensation Melissa Marquardt will be the featured guest at the April 9th Ladies Freeride Session from 8-11am at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center. After the success of the first ever LFS, we expect the day to be a great opportunity for local women riders.

February 28, 2006-

As if blessed by some unseen power, the inagural session of the first ever Ladies Freeride Clinic at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center saw some of the best riding conditions seen on Mission Bay for the past several seasons. The participants, varying in background and experience from youth camp cross-over's, to seasoned verterans, and even a rider who experienced their first pull ever, enjoyed the chance to meet other local women riders.

February 14, 2006-

Voting against the recommendation of the City Staff to approve terms of a lease renewal for the operation of the Mission Bay Aquatic Center with the Associated Students of SDSU and the Regents of the University of California, the Mission Bay Park Committee voted 6-4 to recommend the City prepare a Request For Proposals (RFP) and explore any interest there may be for other proposals for use of the property on Santa Clara Point.

January 25, 2006-

The Mission Bay Aquatic Center will be appearing before the Mission Bay Park Committee to secure approval of a lease renewal on February 7th, 6pm at the Mission Bay Room of the Paradise Point Resort. (directions to meeting)

January 22, 2006-

The MBAC is current readying it's fleet of brand new 2006 Correct Craft wakeboarding and waterskiing boats for spring classes. The new fleet, consisting of 4-Super Air 210 wakeboarding boats and 1-Air 211 wakeboard/waterski hybrid boat, arrived in early January.

January 4, 2006-

The Mission Bay Aquatic Center and Mission Bay Youth Watersports Camp will be hosting booths in the Kids Area of the San diego Boat Show, at the San Diego Convention Center, January 5th through 8th.