| 2009 WCSC Silent Auction- Thanks to all our generous contributors to the Silent Auction! | |||||
| Item Descriptions | |||||
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| Item number | Item | Description | Fair market value | ||
| 1000 | 4 Mooring lines | Protect your boat from storms with these spliced nylon braid mooring lines 3 - 1/2" x 15', 1 - 1/2" x 20', 1 - 1/4" x 6 " fender line | $105 | ||
| 1001 | 4 Mooring lines | Protect your boat from storms with these spliced nylon braid mooring lines 3 - 1/2" x 15', 1 - 1/2" x 20', 1 - 1/4" x 6 " fender line | $105 | ||
| 1002 | 4 Mooring lines | Protect your boat from storms with these spliced nylon braid mooring lines 3 - 3/8" x 15', 1 - 3/8" x 20', 1 - 1/4" x 6 " fender line, US flag | $85 | ||
| 1003 | 4 Mooring lines | Protect your boat from storms with these spliced nylon braid mooring lines 3 - 3/8" x 15', 1 - 3/8" x 20' | $60 | ||
| 1004 | Mooring line and snubber | Protect your boat from storms with this spliced nylon braid mooring line and snubber 1/2" x 20' line, very heavy duty snubber rated for a 35+ ft boat | $85 | ||
| 1005 | Mooring line and snubber | Protect your boat from storms with this spliced nylon braid mooring line and snubber 1/2" x 20' line, very heavy duty snubber rated for a 35+ ft boat | $85 | ||
| 1010 | One night stay at the Double Tree Hotel | One standard night's lodging with breakfast for two | $240 | ||
| 1020 | Letter from HJ Burton, an MYC founder | Letter dated August 8, 1985 from HJ Burton congratulating Mr. Higginson on winning the Championship. Stationary is headed 'Deephaven, Minnesota'. | |||
| 1030 | 2 nights, 3 days in the "Aft Cabin" in Bayfield | $300 | |||
| 1040 | Free exam and three adjustments | $300 | |||
| 1041 | Two 30-minute massages | $90 | |||
| 1050 | Photo Gift Certificate | $50 Gift Certificate for Photos from the WYC Photographer Laureate Dallas Johnson | $50 | ||
| 1060 | Kattack LIVE GPS tracker | Kattack LIVE trackers broadcast your boat location in real time. Avoid the hassle of having to turn in and pick up your GPS unit with Kattack LIVE. Included in package are cellular tracker and waterproof case. Note: Tracker is a pay as you go cell phone and requires a $10 reboost every 90 days. | $100 | ||
| 1061 | Kattack LIVE GPS tracker | Kattack LIVE trackers broadcast your boat location in real time. Avoid the hassle of having to turn in and pick up your GPS unit with Kattack LIVE. Included in package are cellular tracker and waterproof case. Note: Tracker is a pay as you go cell phone and requires a $10 reboost every 90 days. | $100 | ||
| 1070 | Two days racing on Chewbacca | Sail with the winner of multiple Trans-Superiors and Bayfield Race Weeks | $200 | ||
| 1080 | Automatic Inflatable Vest (PFD) | $140 | |||
| 1090 | Horizon True self-leveling camera mount | Improve your racing skills with a Horizon True self-leveling camera mount. Just add your own camera and enjoy the video you have captured, not only for enjoyment, but as a unique learning tool as well! No camera? Horizon True has cameras available as well! See www.horizontrue.com for more information. Horizon True camera mounts are used for filming many sailing events seen on ESPN. College Nationals, Key West Race Week, and Olympic trials are a few. | $499 | ||
| 1100 | Learn and Master Piano | A set of 14 DVDs, 5 CDs, lesson book, and student support. | $249 | ||
| 1110 | Piano Tuning | $90 | |||
| 1120 | $200 Certificate for roofing or gutters | Good toward roofing or gutter work. | $200 | ||
| 1130 | 2 Celtic Music CDs by 'The Muses' | 'The Muses Live' and 'Tramps and Hawkers' by the Muses. | $30 | ||
| 1131 | 2 Celtic Music CDs by Tanya Brody & Mattew Gurnsey | 'Not Your Average…Anything' by Tanya Brody and 'Kilted Concertina' by Matthew Gurnsey | $30 | ||
| 1140 | Four rope splices | A well made splice is a beautiful object and considerably stronger than a knot. Splice types include cover-to-core for standard rope eyes, core-to-core for high tech rope eyes, and tapered for spinnaker sheets. | $100 | ||
| 1150 | Boat Graphics Package | Boat graphics, both sides of boat, including registration numbers | $100 | ||
| 1160 | WYC Club Rental | Certificate for 1 Clubhouse rental. | $150 | ||
| 1161 | Set of 6 trophy glasses | Tell sea stories as you enjoy your favorite beverage with these WYC trophy glasses. | $40 | ||
| 1162 | Set of 6 trophy glasses | Tell sea stories as you enjoy your favorite beverage with these WYC trophy glasses. | $40 | ||
| 1163 | Set of 6 trophy glasses | Tell sea stories as you enjoy your favorite beverage with these WYC trophy glasses. | $40 | ||
| 1170 | 2 Gopher basketball tickets | 2 tickets to the Gopher vs South Dakota State basketball game on Wednesday, Dec 23, 2009. Lower level behind the visitors bench. | $70 | ||
| 1180 | North U Race Trim Seminar Ticket | The North U Trim Seminars will help you develop the boat speed and boat handling skills essential to racing success. The North U Trim Seminars will help you develop the boat speed and boat handling skills essential to racing success. The Racing Trim Seminar will have you going Upwind in the morning and Downwind in th Afternoon. In addition to the seminar, you will receive your very own copy of the North U Trim CD 2 disc set as well as lunch, and a full day of instruction provided by a top instructor. WYC will host a seminar at Ridgedale Library on February 13, however these certificates are good for any 2010 Racing Trim Seminar presented by North U. |
$125 | ||
| 1181 | North U Race Trim Seminar Ticket | The North U Trim Seminars will help you develop the boat speed and boat handling skills essential to racing success.The North U Trim Seminars will help you develop the boat speed and boat handling skills essential to racing success. The Racing Trim Seminar will have you going Upwind in the morning and Downwind in th Afternoon. In addition to the seminar, you will receive your very own copy of the North U Trim CD 2 disc set as well as lunch, and a full day of instruction provided by a top instructor. WYC will host a seminar at Ridgedale Library on February 13, however these certificates are good for any 2010 Racing Trim Seminar presented by North U. |
$125 | ||
| 1190 | Woman's sweater | Handmade woman's sweater with signal flags. | $100 | ||
| 1200 | 4 Gopher Basketball Tickets | Four great seats. 4th row behind visitor's team bench. Gophers vs. Morgan State. | $140 | ||
| 1210 | 4 Wild Hockey Tickets | 4 tickets to Wild vs Blues hockey game on Saturday, December 26th. Sect 121, row 19, seats 14-17. | $300 | ||
| 1220 | Sailor's First Aid Kit | Rum, gin, tequila, whiskey. Just what you need for a party. | $100 | ||
| 1221 | $100 Certificate good for boat repair | Have your boat made faster at Pearson Fiberglass! | $100 | ||
| 1230 | Oil change | One oil/filter service (excluding synthetic oil) | $65 | ||
| 1240 | 2 Insulated Custom WYC Insulated Mugs | Two mugs with 17 oz. capacity, 4 7/8" tall, w/ handle. Keeps hot drinks hot, cold drinks cold. Enjoy your favorite beverage in a crystal clear mug with a custom embroidered WYC burgee patch captured between the ultrasonically sealed layers. Use it to heat soup in the microwave - the handle will stay cool to the touch! Also safe in freezer or dishwasher. Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee from the manufacturer. Made in USA by Tervis Tumbler Company. | $30 | ||
| 1250 | 2 hrs Consecutive Hours Computer Consulting | $250 | |||
| 1251 | Advanced Team Training | Terry Foster will sail with you and your crew for one training session. Prefer a non-race situation because you'll learn more. | $150 | ||
| 1260 | Insulated Backpack & Mt. Gay Hat | Bayfield Race Week Insulated Backpack and 2009 Mount Gay Rum Hat. This handy insulated cooler backpack will store your cold snacks and beverages for your next sailing adventure. The backpack was a 2009 regatta 'skipper bag'. And you'll look sharp in a 2009 Bayfield Race Week hat from Mount Gay Rum. Available in red only, of course. | $45 | ||
| 1270 | Sailboat Tote | $50 | |||
| 1280 | Stella & Dot Gift Certificate | $50 Gift Certificate towards Stella and Dot Jewelry. | $50 | ||
| 1290 | Rosekrans House Print | High quality print of the original Rosekrans House oil painting. | $100 | ||
| 1291 | 420 Sailors Painting | Print of the original painting of children sailing a 420. 'Joy through Strength' | $75 | ||
| 1292 | TackTick Compass (used) | TackTick Digital Compass accurately gives you your heading at a glance. Includes mast mount. Sized to J/22. | $300 | ||
| 1300 | Rock & Republic Sunglasses | High fashion, oversize, round sunglasses. Woman's violet violet. R&R 'Predator' sunglasses, 3-dimensional shield temple, Logo treatment, Signature R&R Skully temple tips | $285 | ||
| 1301 | Silk scarf - Rock & Republic | 32" x 32" silk scarf with Rock & Republic logo. | $80 | ||
| 1302 | 7 Makeup Brushes | Set of 7 Rock & Republic makeup bruses with bag. The bruses are high quality goat hair. | $269 | ||
| 1310 | Spa gift certificate | Experience the magic of a relaxing retreat. Mind, Body, and Soul. Escape for an afternoon, evening…or an entire day! Just For Me Spa packages are designed to guide you on a journey of relaxation and rejuvenation. | $100 | ||
| 1320 | Gourmet Dinner for 4 | A personally prepared gourmet dinner for four. The dinner can be prepared in your home or mine. The winning bidder will consult with me about your choice of menu items, themes, or occasions. Wine and beverage selections to be arranged but not in bid price. I am a Culinary Arts Instructor at the high school level. I continue to train at the Culinary Institute of America both in Wine Studies and Culinary classes. | $100 | ||
| 1330 | 7" Digital Photo Frame | COBY 7” Widescreen Digital Photo Frame with multimedia playback. 1 GB memory built in memory. A brilliant widescreen LCD screen showcases your digital photos, in this 7” frame with brushed silver finish. Store your favorite photos to music with MP3 audio playback, and create and enjoy dazzling video slideshows with included PC software. A full size USB port and multiple memory card slots make transferring fast and easy. Integrated speakers, calendar, and alarm clock functions included. Stylish metal frame. Dimensions: 9.37” wide by 7.1” high by 1.65” deep. | $80 | ||
| 1340 | 2 hrs McDonagh Bros Computer Consulting | $300 | |||
| 1350 | $50 Santorini Gift Certificate | Nummy and delish. The old Santorini Taverna moved to Eden Prairie and is on the west side of Prairie Center Drive, across from Costco and westbound on Technology Drive. | $50 | ||
| 1360 | Baby Boy Bundle | Baby Boy Bundle contains a baby blanket, knit hat, and baby. Each year Person to Person provides bundles like these to more than 1600 children in our community as part of our Coat, Hat, and Mitten Drive | $75 | ||
| 1361 | Baby Girl Bundle | Baby Girl Bundle contains a baby blanket, knit hat, and baby. Each year Person to Person provides bundles like these to more than 1600 children in our community as part of our Coat, Hat, and Mitten Drive | $75 | ||
| 1370 | Backpack Baby Diaper Bag | SilverLine Convertible Backpack Diaper Bag converts from shoulder satchel to backpack leaving both hands free for baby. Six free accessories inside. | $135 | ||
| 1371 | Purse-type Baby Diaper Bag | SilverLine The Swagg. Plenty of room for toys, bottles, sippy cups, and snacks. | $109 | ||
| 1372 | Messenger-type Baby Diaper Bag | SilverLine The Fling Baby Diaper Bag. This messenger-type bag easily clips on a stroller. Lots of pockets for bottles, sippy cups, diapers, and toys. | $120 | ||
| 1380 | 3-ltr Bottle of Cabernet | 3-Liter bottle of 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon from Avalon Winery (Sonoma, California). Bon apetit! | $60 | ||
| 1390 | Airplane Ride - Piper Cup | Airplane ride over Lake Minnetonka in a classic 1941 Piper J-3 Cub. Approximate flying time 1 hour 30 minutes | $300 | ||
| 1400 | One 3-hr Conflict Resolution Session | Dispute Resolution / Divorce Mediation: It really is possible to sort out a disagreement respectfully! During these three hours of dispute resolution, I can help you talk through the disagreements and reach a solution that is acceptable to everyone involved. I am a Rule 114 qualified mediator, so this time can go towards working out a disagreement, or towards working out the details of a divorce. | $450 | ||
| 1401 | 3 2-hr Body or Breath Healing Sessions | Holistic Wellness Sessions: This is a mind-body-emotion approach to help you reach your goals. I do a hands-on healing technique or a breath technique to help you become aware of the patterns that don't serve you and support you to adopt some that Think body worker combined with personal coach. It's an alternative way of doing things - but that makes it interesting as well as effective! | $450 | ||
| 1410 | 2-hr Ski Lesson | 2-hour ski lesson with Level 2 PSIA Instructor - Thorn Turner | $150 | ||
| 1420 | 50" Fitch Fur Replica Coat | A touch of wild style, made for ultra sophistication. Designed in an elegant full-length silhouette, this faux fur coat has signature style with a "crunched" Peter Pan collar. Imported. Replicating all the characteristics of fine fur, this soft fur replica wraps you up in plush warmth. The plush coat is created to resemble prestigious fitch fur, with its long guard hairs and woolly, compact underfur, plus distinctive fitch markings. Fitch could be mistaken for a mink except for its distinctive and dramatic markings. This fur, from Scandinavia or Russia, is a study in contrast with its brown/black guard hairs and stripe set against white underfur. The lighter weight of this fur replica will be comfortable in a variety of temperatures, while the longer length helps block out the coldest weather. |
$227 | ||
| 1430 | Full-Body Tailored Workout (1 hr) | Join Pamela Drydale, Certified Sports Medicine Trainer, for a full-body tailored workout and stretch @ The Fixx Workout Studio 50th & Xerxes! The Fixx Workout Studio is a complete wellness studio specializing in personal &/or couple training, bootcamp & conditioning classes, nutrition coaching, dance classes, contact boxing, pilates, yoga stretch, massage & more! Led only by Master-level trainers, it doesn't matter if your just beginning, looking to switch things up, or training to become an elite athlete; we're here for you, offering the best in the business, every step of the way! | $79 | ||
| 1440 | Sailboats Oil Painting | Original oil painting of sailboats. Cheery yellows, blues & greens. Lets you look forward to time on the water. | $60 | ||
| 1450 | Acupuncture evaluation & treatment | Acupuncture focuses on a holistic, energy-based approach to the patient rather than a disease-oriented diagnostic and treatment model. Jennifer Winer holds a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine and is a Licensed Acupuncturist. | $90 | ||
| 1451 | Acupuncture evaluation & treatment | Acupuncture focuses on a holistic, energy-based approach to the patient rather than a disease-oriented diagnostic and treatment model. Jennifer Winer holds a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine and is a Licensed Acupuncturist. | $90 | ||
| 1460 | Private tour & wine tasting | Private tour and tasting at Saint Croix Vineyards, Stillwater Minnesota. The successful bidder will be entitled to a private tasting and tour for 10 people. This includes a tour of our vineyards (weather permitting) and wine making facilities. |
$175 |
| 1480 | Matistry Mat Certificate | One 23"x34" personalized doormat from Matistry.com Matistry features a variet of unique, customizable designs created by talented artists. You can easily create a personalized doormat on-line with your choice of text after selecting a design, size, and color scheme. | $49 | ||
| 1490 | Necklace - Sailor's Delight | Handcrafted necklace featuring a Brandy Opal focal. Can you see the sailboat in the stone? The band features Brandy Opal, Agate, and Carnelian stones with Bali Silver (Sterling) beads, accents, and clasp. Award-winning designer Denise Prince believes every woman has an essential beauty that can be enhanced by jewelry created especially for her. Her lifelong interest in jewelry ignited a passion for finding unique, high-quality gems and stones that she crafts to works of art. | $140 | ||
| 1500 | Sunfish Appetizer Plates, Napkins | Sunfish appetizer plates and Lake Minnetonka cocktails napkins. | $75 | ||
| 1510 | 5 Embroidered Polo Shirts | 5 Polo shirts embroidered with the WYC logo and your boat name. | $150 | ||
| 1520 | 1 Night at Holiday Inn Express | One night stay in a Whirlpool Fireplace Suite at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Downtown Minneapolis. Room is based upon availability and includes upgraded deluxe hot and cold breakfast, free high speed internet access, free local and 800 calls, a free newspaper in the morning, and use of the indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness room. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. The gift certificate number will be needed at the time of reservation. Incidental charges such as parking, in-room movies and long distance phone calls are the responsibility of the individual. A credit card will be required at check-in. The gift certificate must be presented to the front desk at the time of check-in. Certificate is valid 11/1/09 through 11/1/10 (Excludes New Year's Eve and Minnesota Viking's home game weekends or Convention Center event dates/sell-out dates.) | $189 | ||
| 1530 | Botanical Rendering of an Artichoke | This is an original drawing done in colored pencil on paper. It was drawn from a fresh artichoke. The framed size is 21” wide x 17” high. The botanical art tradition combines science and art. The ideal is to depict a plant or its parts with enough detail as to delineate that plant species from similar ones. The depiction is always done by hand. info Debra Greenblatt has been studying classical botanical art since 2002. Her work has been shown at the Bakken Museum, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 2008 American Society of Botanical Artists exhibition at the Huntington Library in Pasadena, the Robbin Gallery in Minnesota, Highland Park Library in St Paul, the Bloomington Art Center, Unitarian Universalists Association in Minneapolis, Ripple River Gallery in Aitkin, MN, the Phoenix Art Museum as well as a solo exhibit at Spyhouse Coffeeshop on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. You can view her work at: http://www.mnartists.org/Debra_Greenblatt To see all of the work she has posted, click on the Gallery button. The images can be enlarged by clicking on each one. |
$250 | ||
| 1540 | Swiss Army Man's Watch | This Swiss Army 'Chrono Classic' watch features a stainless steel case and band. The case is round with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and screw-in caseback. The blue dial has 3 subdials, date display, and luminous hands and hour markers. The Swiss quartz movement includes a tachometer timer with split time function. It is water resistant to 100 meters. | $500 | ||
| 1550 | Candy Store Necklace | This necklace is handmade by Lottie’s Trinkets. Each piece I make is an original piece of art jewelry and each piece is only made once. I made this necklace in late 2008 and it has been much admired both on-line and at various art fairs in 2009. You will be like a kid in a candy store, with these luscious pink and red crystals! Swarovski crystals and gold plated bugle beads - shortest is 16" or 41cm; middle is 18" or 46cm and longest is 20" or 51cm. This necklace looks superb on bare skin with a low scoop dress for evening wear or would also look great over a black or dark sweater in winter time. This necklace is handmade by Lottie’s Trinkets. Each piece I make is an original piece of art jewelry and each piece is only made once. You will be like a kid in a candy store, with these luscious pink and red crystals! Swarovski crystals and gold plated bugle beads - shortest is 16" or 41cm; middle is 18" or 46cm and longest is 20" or 51cm This necklace looks superb on bare skin with a low scoop dress for evening wear or would also look great over a black or dark sweater in winter time. Swarovski crystals are made in Austria under the tightest controls and each one is perfectly formed. They are much sought after and are the best jewelry crystals readily available on the open market. |
$50 | ||
| 1560 | Hand turned travel mug | Hanley Lewis has worked in a variety of media over the years: pottery, stained glass, photography to name a few. Several years ago he discovered wood turning and was quickly hooked. His attention to detail and desire to create items that are both beautiful and functional comes through in every piece he makes. Hanley loves spending time on the lathe and his turned pens and travel mugs are always favorite items at our shows. He is always looking for new and interesting ways to show off the natural beauty of wood while challenging his skills. | $65 | ||
| 1570 | $300 Home Inspection Credit | Handbook the client would receive at the inspection | $300 | ||
| 1580 | Crew Duffle & Equipment | Just what a crew needs. A large duffle bag, a pair of 8x32 binoculars, and a rigging knife. The latest West Marine hat to keep the sun out of your eyes while you trim the spinnaker. | $130 | ||
| 1590 | Bosn's Chair | The new West Marine design of bosn's chair. Comfortable and safe. Includes a detachable tool bag. Just what you need next time you have to go aloft. | $140 | ||
| 1600 | Blue Bird Feeder | Blue bird feeder has glass sides so you can watch the birds as they feed. | $43 |
