never been to one of these, but apparently it is a public auction held a few times a year by newport. looks like there are a few kayaks that might need a good home to a newbie yakker or someone who wants to make a project yak. i doubt there are any hobies, but who knows. it says cash only. and you have to remove the vessel from the area by 5PM.
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/home/s...ument?id=53219
* i have no affiliation with the harbor resource or harbor patrol. i'm just posting the ad because i thought it might help some people out.