Spring Awakening
Tony Winner Best Musical 2007
The California Maritime Academy Annual 2008 Gala
Live Auction Items
From vacation getaways, to one-of-a-kind experiences, we guarantee there is something you'll want to bid on at this year's event Gala. Keep checking back as this site will be updated as additional items are secured.
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Dinner and overnight stay for two at Calistoga Ranch At Calistoga Ranch, a passion for food, wine and good cheer is woven throughout every culinary experience. You and a guest will enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared by CIA-trained Executive Chef Eric Webster and his staff at this Auberge Resort, which was recently named one of the Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure Magazine. The package includes an overnight stay in one of The Ranch's luxuriously appointed guest lodges. Donated by: Calistoga Ranch |
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7-day Caribbean or Mexico cruise for two For more than 135 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising, taking its guests to exotic destinations around the world. You and a guest will enjoy a Fall Caribbean or Mexico cruise onboard one of Holland America Line's spacious and comfortable ships, where you will enjoy award-winning service, five-star dining and extensive activities. Donated by: Holland America Line |
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WEEK'S STAY FOR TWO AT RIO MAR SURF CAMP IN PANAMA Cowabunga Dude! The winning bidder will win a weeklong stay for two at Rio Mar Surf Camp in Panama, courtesy of the camp's owner, Alan Barnes (Class of '90). Rio Mar Surf Camp is located 1 1/2 hours from Panama City, at Playa Rio Mar in the town of San Carlos. In this area of the Bay of Panama, there are 12 additional surf breaks that are within a 20 minute drive from the camp. Donated by: Alan Barnes (Class of '90), Owner of Rio Mar Surf Camp |
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A PASSION FOR PINOT! A panoply of perfect and prestigious pinots awaits the lucky winner of this auction. Arranged and presented in an authentic, wine-stained half barrel, this baker’s dozen of impossible-to-get California pinots has been culled from boutique wineries that sell only to exclusive mailing lists. Designed to appeal to connoisseurs and newbies alike. Donated by: Mark Nickerson and Augusta Saulys |
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weeklong HAWAIIAN vacation This package includes round trip airfare for two (up to $700 per person) and a week's stay in Matson's Honolulu condominium, which overlooks beautiful Ala Moana Beach Park. It's a perfect base to explore the variety of Hawaii -- from Honolulu to Pearl Harbor or the big wave beaches of Oahu's North Shore. Donated by: Matson Navigation |
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SEAFOOD LOVERS DELIGHT: No other shellfish in the world projects a more elegant image as the Alaska King Crab, which is unmatched for its sweet flavor and rich, tender texture. The winner of this package will receive 40 pounds of Alaskan King Crab and 10 pounds of Alaskan Halibut that you can enjoy with friends and family, or keep for yourself. Either way, we'll include a case of 2005 Sauvignon Blanc from Flying Horse Winery. Donated by: Trident Seafoods and Flying Horse Winery |
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Week's stay in a Mexican condo This two bedroom, two bath condo is 175 miles South of Puerto Vallarta and 10 miles North of Manzanillo, Mexico, which is known for its hospitality and friendliness to tourists and visitors. Situated on majestic bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the condo features some of the finest views on the Mexican Coast and is in walking distance to the beach. Donated by: CMA neighbors Rich Taylor & Chris Lundgren |
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learn how to fly fish in the black hills of south Dakota You and a guest will learn how to fly fish in beautiful Spearfish Canyon of the Black Hills, an area that offers a diversity of trout streams, creeks and lakes as well as a scenic backdrop for attendees. This two-day course is for beginners to intermediates and gives exposure to both stream and lake fly fishing. Two nights of lodging (double occupancy) at Spearfish Canyon Lodge is included. Donated by: Dana Cole, School of Fly Fishing |
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Yacht HARBOR CRUISE FOR 12 You and up to 11 guests will enjoy a harbor cruise aboard a 60-foot Fairline Squadron motor yacht from Huntington Harbor to LA/Long Beach Harbor. You'll enjoy food and beverages, along with a personal narration by Jerry Aspland. Aspland will explain how this harbor manages to be one of the most productive in the world -- while cruising by the Queen Mary, the Port Area and Terminal Island. Donated by: Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Aspland |
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WEEKEND GETAWAY FOR
TWO IN Situated in the Nob Hill section of San Francisco, Powell Place is a charming Edwardian building near Union Square. You and your guest will enjoy the comfort of a graciously appointed suite, surrounded by everything that makes San Francisco so special. This package also includes a Hornblower dinner or brunch cruise for two, as well as a $100 gift certificate to Butterfly Restaurant, where you'll enjoy dining with gorgeous views of the Bay. Donated by: Hornblower Cruises and Events, Dave and Maryann Fuerstenberg and Butterfly Restaurant |
You can catch a cable car less than a half-block away from Powell Place, or take a short walk to China Town or Union Square. |
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WINE LOVERS BLENDING
PARTY Located in Suisun Valley, Wooden Valley Winery & Vineyards has been owned and operated by the Lanza Family since 1955. You and 11 guests will enjoy a lunch prepared by Vintage Café. Following lunch, accompany Ron Lanza to Wooden Valley's barrel room where you will spend time choosing between several of Wooden Valley's varietals designing your own personal blend to take home. Donated by: Repworks and Wooden Valley Winery and Vineyards |
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ONE WEEK'S STAY IN AN OCEAN FRONT HOME IN NORTH CAROLINA Off the southeastern coast of North Carolina, Oak Island is known for its coastal beauty and family atmosphere. You and your guests will enjoy a one week's stay during the off season in an ocean front 3 bedroom, 3 bath house located on Oak Island. Only minutes from historic Southport, this family-oriented community abounds with water-related activities for all ages including fishing, swimming, surfing, kayaking and boating. The area is also known for its challenging golf courses -- there are more than 100 courses all within an hour's drive! Donated by: Stephen and Laurel Mastro and Margaret Rudd Property Management |
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NIGHT "IN" THE DRAG RACES We know your type. You're a thrill seeker. You don't want to sit in the stands and watch the action, you want to be part of it. Well, now's your chance. CMA alum Charlie Walther will rocket you down the Infineon drag strip in his vintage Corvette. Once you're done, you'll enjoy burgers at trackside. Donated by: Charlie Walther, Class of '67 |
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VACATION PACKAGE AT WARNER SPRINGS RANCH Nestled in the rolling foothills of Palomar Mountain, within a two-hour drive from Los Angeles and a one-and-a-half hour drive from San Diego, is the historic Warner Springs Ranch. Established 1844, Warner Springs Ranch has been serving up western hospitality to travelers since the days of the old west Butterfield Overland Stage Coach. General Manager, Jim Stilwell (Class of '67), says he'll let the winning bidder choose from a spa, golf or sky sailing package. Each comes with a two-night stay at the Ranch. Donated by: Jim Stilwell,
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custom framed klaus lange original As a merchant seaman artist, Klaus Lange photographs abstract images of worn and rusty paint on the sides of ships at sea. On the open ocean, beyond San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, he captures these amazing works of art, which were created by the forces of man and nature. To Lange, a ship's hull is an expressionist's canvas with portrayals of physical struggle and natural beauty in which he finds stories told by the ship's own paint. With his work, he offers a new view from an imaginary line between abstract painting and abstract photography. Donated by: Capt. Bob Pinder, Class of '76 |
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Thursday evening san Francisco theater package for two You and your guest will enjoy four musicals in the San Francisco 2007/2008 Best of Broadway Series -- The Drowsy Chaperone, Spring Awakening, A Midsummer Night's Dream and a TBD final show. You choose the date offered on a Thursday night when these plays are showing. Donated by: SHN |
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Lake Tahoe SKI GETAWAY for four You and your guests will enjoy a two-night stay at alumnus Charlie Walther's three-bedroom townhouse located at beautiful Granlibakken Resort in North Lake Tahoe. The resort is family-owned, occupying 74 wooded acres in a picturesque mountain valley. Breakfast is included. This package includes four unrestricted lift tickets to Sugar Bowl and two magnum bottles of Mumm Napa Brut Prestige sparkling wine. Donated by: Charlie Walther (Class of '67), Mumm Napa, and CMA's Adventure Recreation Center |
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bridge simulator dinner for 8 Cal Maritime's Bridge Simulator lets you experience the thrills (and challenges) of piloting water craft, large and small, in all kinds of conditions in life-like simulation. After your "White Knuckle Adventure," you and your guests will enjoy a gourmet meal, with fine wines, as you share your evening of fun and thrills. Donated by: Chartwells and the CMA Foundation |
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SEA RANCH WEEKEND You and up to 8 guests can relax in a private hillside home (with hot tub and fireplace) at the stylish Sea Ranch Resort on California's North Coast. The highest bidder will enjoy ready access to golf, restaurants and walks on the shoreline. It's also a great base for exploration of the coastal region including Mendocino, Fort Bragg, Ft. Ross and area wineries. Donated by: Jay and Jeanne Christofferson |
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KEever vineyards PRIVATE tour and wine tasting for six Commodore John Keever's brother Bill enjoyed a successful career in the telecommunications industry before retiring to become a grape grower and vintner in the Napa Valley. Since launching in 2006, Keever Vineyards has quickly become known for its exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon. You and five guests will tour this Yountville vineyard, winery and cave with Bill and his wife Olga and enjoy a tasting of their newly released 2005 vintage along with a sampling of delicious hors d'oeuvres. You will also receive a $100 gift certificate from California Wine Tours for a six-passenger limousine or another vehicle of your choice. Donated by: Bill and Olga Keever and California Wine Tours |
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