More than 600 captains, crew and yachting industry folks helped us celebrate our second birthday April 27 with a fabulous party at The Boathouse. We couldn't have had the fete without generous contributions from The Boathouse, Shadow Marine, Oregon Camera Systems and Inlet Fine Wine & Spirits. When you work with these businesses, please tell them you appreciate their support of the industry.
It may be our birthday, but you get the presents.
Oregon Camera Systems donated a Breitling Colt Automatic II watch ($3,200). Capt. Paul Stengel of M/Y Martha Ann won it.
Shadow Marine donated a Gary Fisher Trek bicycle ($1,200). Capt. Jeffrey Miller of M/Y Paradox won it.
Crew health insurers MHG Marine Benefits and MNUI donated a Sony Cybershot 10.3 megapixel digital camera ($900). Stewardess Leah Jeffery of M/V Argusea won it.
Maritime Professional Training donated a Medical First-aid Course ($600). Crew hand Rose Gershon won it.
Yellow Air Taxi donated a round-trip flight voucher from Ft. Lauderdale to Abaco ($500.) Capt. Allison Thompson of M/Y De Vrouwe Christina won that.
Mankind and Capital Marine Alliance donated a $500 gift certificate to The Spa at Mankind (good for anything from a massage and facial to a hair cut and shave). Capt. Robert Kurtzer won that.
Antibes Yachtwear donated a pair of boat shoes ($150). Capt. Michael Sentoff of M/Y Silver Shalis won these.
We also reserved two prizes for the top two winners of the casino tables.
Treasure Cay Services donates a three-night stay for two in a deluxe suite with dockage at Treasure Cay Hotel & Marina in the Abacos ($1,500). Loni Kersten of Kersten Catering won that.
Global Marine Travel donated a travel voucher worth $500. June Montagne of June Montagne Yacht Charters won it.
