Come join the US Sailing Team Sperry athletes at the Southern California Fundraiser to support our national Olympic and Paralympic sailors, with all proceeds going to support their efforts at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2016
Saturday May 16, 2015
Host:
California Yacht Club
4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey
Schedule and Details
Junior Sailors Arrive, Rig, & Get Ready for a great day 800 – 1000
Junior Coaching and Workshops 1000 – 1430
Junior sailors, come get some coaching from the US Sailing Team athletes themselves! Open to all abilities in Optis, Laser Radials, Lasers, and CFJs (double-handed). Bring your own boat.
Meet the Athletes & Silent Auction 1500 – 1700
Open to the public; no cost! An afternoon meet-and-greet with the athletes will allow everyone – kids and adults alike – a chance to get to meet some of the Olympic hopefuls and enjoy the afternoon with them. There will be options to sail with them and get to know them better, as well as some videos to see what the team has been up to over the past year. There will also be a silent auction, US Sailing Team Sperry gear for sale, and a raffle. Raffle tickets may be purchased with event registration online or at the door; $5 per ticket or 5 for $20.
Paul Cayard – Project Pipeline 1600 – 1630
Paul Cayard, from the AmericaOne Foundation will say a few words about the contributions that the Foundation is making to the US Olympic Development Program, and some of the exciting new opportunities for American junior sailors as a result.
Cocktails & Silent Auction 1800
In the evening, California Yacht Club is continuing the festivities with a cocktail party and additional silent auction for the guests. Tickets required, see below.
Dinner 1900
Dinner Program & Live Auction 2030
Master of Ceremonies: Gary Jobson
Attire: Smart Cocktail Casual
Athletes
Chris Barnard | Carson Crain | Trevor Burd | Marion Lepert | Sarah Newberry |
Maureen McKinnon | Brad Funk | Caleb Paine | Ryan Porteous | Matthew Whitehead |
Featured Auction Items
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Raffle Items
Grand Prize
$500 West Marine Gift Card
First Price
US Sailing Team Sperry Gift Package: Sperry Shoe Gift Card, US Sailing Team Sperry gear
Second Prize
Kaenon Sunglasses
Third Prize
Wine Basket
Pricing
Junior Coaching and Workshop: $100 per sailor*
Sailors in the Opti, Laser Radial, Laser, and CFJ classes – bring your own boat.
(100% Tax Deductible)
Gala – Table Sponsorship: $2,500
($2,000 is Tax Deductible)
Includes 10 tickets
Seated with two athletes and/or VIP at your table
Signed US Sailing Team Banner/Poster
US Sailing Team Sperry team gear
Gala – Individual Dinner Tickets: $150*
($100 is Tax Deductible)
*Space is limited
Also available when you register:
Raffle tickets – $5, or 5 for $20
US Sailing Team Sperry T-shirts – $20
Payment Information
Purchase tickets through the EventBrite button below, or by contacting the California Yacht Club directly.
California Yacht Club – Events
(310) 823-4567
Sponsored By
California Yacht Club |
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Contact
For Reservations:
California Yacht Club – Events
(310) 823-4567
For Event Information:
Kellie Fennessy, Rear Commodore, California Yacht Club
Email: cyc-rear-commodore@cycfleet.com