After 31 years of public service, Newport Beach’s harbormaster is setting sail for retirement. “It has been a real pleasure to work in a community that values and protects its natural resources,” Kurt Borsting told the Epoch Times. “Our tidelands encompass an area as big as Central Park and to be responsible for the wellbeing of such an expansive natural element has truly been a privilege. “Whoever is lucky enough to be hired for this position will inherit a terrific team and a great community who are committed to the overall success of the harbor.” Borsting was hired for the role in December 2018. Prior to joining Newport Beach, he served as the marine operations superintendent for the City of Long Beach’s marine bureau. He was previously a long-time administrator on various student-related projects for California State University’s Fullerton and Pomona campuses. During his tenure, Borsting oversaw the harbor department’s …