Archive for May, 2010

Block Island Get Away

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Win a Fall Weekend Get Away in a beautiful home on Block Island!

Here are details on another terrific item you can bid on at the GBSA auction to be held on June 5th.

One of the oldest structures on Block Island, this antique home has wide plank flooring, ship’s beams used for interior structural purposes, low ceilings, low door frames and steep stairs.

4 bedrooms: 2 Queen, 1 Full, 2 twins (occupants 8)

1.5 baths (shower only) plus enclosed outdoor shower

Large private yard

Includes:   Dish TV/ DVD/VCR/ CD player

Microwave/ Dishwasher/ Blender/Coffee Pot

Washer/Dryer/ Charcoal Grill

Does NOT include:  Cleaning, Trash Removal, Linens

Fall Weekly rental rate/ $1800.

For more info on the auction and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE

Win a Ride on Puma’s Il Mostro

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

GBSA in raffling off a day of sailing for two on the awesome Il Mostro! This is the boat that Ken Read and company sailed around the world in the last edition of the Volvo Ocean Race.

You can win this! There will only be 50 tickets sold so your chances are excellent.

WE NEED YOUR HELP  -  THIS RAFFLE IS A BIG PART OF THE GBSA FUND RAISER TO HELP IN THEIR MISSION OF GETTING CHILDREN OUT ON THE WATER LEARNING VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS!

You do not have to attend the auction (although you would be crazy to miss it!) to buy the raffle tickets or win.

To purchase your tickets Click Here or got to www.gbsa.info

GBSA Auction Item – Week in Bonita Springs, FL

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Here is another great item you can win at the June 5th GBSA Auction!

Week in Bonita Springs Florida – Your choice, long weekend or extend your stay to a full week at a Gorgeous Carriage House in Bonita Springs FL.   This luxurious condo overlooks the 3rd hole!  You’ll have access to a championship golf course to help you unwind from the blahs of the chilly northeast.   This donation is compliments of Fred and Jean Darlington!

p.s. GBSA is in need of some volunteers to help out the night of the auction, so step up and contact Beth Coughlin at coughlib@cox.net if you can pitch in!

GBSA Auction Item – North Sail

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

North has donated this sail for a boat up to 35ft. in Length! Winning Bid will receive either a Easy Mainsail or Easy Head Sail depending on their need!

North 3DL thermo-molded sails have dominated America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and Grand Prix race events for over 15 years. With the new Easysail™ from North Sails Direct, you now can enjoy the unmatched performance and shapeholding of 3DL with thicker films and an added layer of woven taffeta for improved chafe, tear and UV resistance.

Easysail is the clear choice for club racers and performance cruisers looking for superior performance, durability, versatility…and value! With Easysail you CAN have it all.

Learn More here about the Kids Should Be Sailing Auction to be held on June 5th at 6;00 p.m.

GBSA Auction Item – KirkBrae Foursome

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Here is another great item you could win at the “Kids Should Be Sailing” GBSA auction.

Not all your time should be spent boating, save a little time for GOLF!

We are auctioning off an outing for four players at beautiful Kirkbrae Country Club.

To learn more about our other great auction items click here;

p.s. on this same page you can buy right online the raffle tickets to win a day of sailing for you and a guest on Puma’s Il Mostro

These tickets are going fast! Only 50 will be sold!!

GBSA Auction, June 5th, 6;00 p.m. at the East Greenwich Yacht Club

Kids Should Be Sailing Auction!

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

On June 5th at 6;00 p.m. GBSA will be holding an Auction which is the organizations major fundraiser. There will be both a silent auction and a live auction with all kinds of great things you can bid on.

This event is a lot of fun, a great night out and your helping to get kids out on the water sailing!

Here are just a few of the great Live Auction items you can win;

  • Afternoon Sail on the classic 12 Meter Easterner

  • $1,500 gift Certificate to Brewer Yacht Yard
  • Block Island Fishing Trip
  • Vapor Race Opti
  • Family Portrait by Karen Bernard
  • Onne Van Der Wal Print
  • Custom Web Site
  • EGYC Centennial Portait
  • Foursome at KirkBray Country Club

This is in addition to the many silent auction items you can bid on while enjoying the complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and a cold beverage.

Tickets to the auction are  $20.00 at the door.

SPECIAL PRIZE! Day of Sailing on Puma’s Il Mostro Raffle!!

As part of the auction festivities GBSA will be raffling off a day of Sailing on the awesome Il Mostro. This was the boat Ken Read and company sailed around the world in the Volvo Ocean Race.

GBSA will be raffling off 50 tickets at $100 each. For a mere $100 you and a guest, get the chance to go sailing on this awesome machine:

Check out this video, this could be you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHuPb1h1Fj0

Please purchase your raffle tickets for a ride on Il Mostro at the auction!

GBSA Auction Item – 12 Meter Sail

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Only 29 Days Until the GBSA Auction!

We promised more info on some of the great items up for auction and we are delivering!

How about a beautiful afternoon sail on the vintage 12 Meter “Easterner”. This boat contended for the America’s Cup Defense in 1958, 1962 and 1964 and has often been called one of the best looking 12 Meter’s ever!

Thats right, you can win a cruise around Newport for 4 to 6 on this gorgeous yacht.

If your single what better way to impress your date?

If your married what better way to treat your wife?

If you have friends what better way to chill with them?

Stay tuned for more great auction items.