South Beach Under the Stars with Captain Bouncer Smith
Donated by Captain Bouncer Smith and Emeril's Restaurant
Live Auction Item # 2
Start your afternoon by checking into one of South Beach's wonderful hotels. Then cruise over to Miami Beach Marina for an evening of Tarpon fishing with Big Game Room Hall of Fame Inductee, Captain Bouncer Smith. Then enjoy a late dinner at the famed Emeril's restaurant in the Loews Hotel. This South Beach Fishing package is valued at over $1,000.
"Leviathan" - An Original Painting by Mark Ray
Donated by Mark Ray
Live Auction Item # 3
This outstanding work of art, valued at $2,995 depicts a grander Blue Marlin at the stern of the boat. The size of the painting is 20" x 24" and comes with a certificate from the Fine Arts Title Registry in the purchaser's name.
World Sailfish Championship Tournament Entry
Donated by Executive Adventures
Live Auction Item # 4
This VIP entry includes gift bags and social passes for up to 6 anglers. Valued at $7,500, the kick-off begins on Tuesday, April 15th in Mallory Square in Key West, FL and lines go in the water Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, April 16, 17 and 19, 2008. Social events include a charity auction and a celebrity dinner with General Norman Schwarzkopf as the featured speaker. The tournament has a $100,000 first place CASH prize.
72" Custom Carved Sailfish Table
Donated by Bluewater Signatures
Live Auction Item # 5
This work of art, valued at $7,500 is a 72" solid kidney table made from an exotic species of mahogany. This unique piece was continuously carved with our own sailfish design and accented with clear tempered glass. This masterpiece is a must have for the tried and true sport fisherman.
Mounted Sailfish Signed by 39 Celebrities
Donated by the Dan Marino Foundation
This priceless piece of sports memoribilia was signed by 39 celebrities including Dan Marino, Coach Don Shula, Alex Rodriguez, Whitey Ford, Jack Wagner, Dan Quinn, Rudy Gatlin, Mike Schmidt, Jack Marin and many more.
Florida Billfish Masters Tournament Entry
Donated by Dan Kipnis
This entry for up to 6 anglers is valued at $2,500 and is one of South Florida's most popular fishing tournaments. The tournament paid out over $245,000 to it's winners in 2007. The kick off party at Miami Beach Marina's Texas De Brazil is on Thursday, March 13 with lines in the water on Saturday and Sunday, March 15 & 16, 2008.
Hand-Crafted Step Box
Donated by Release Marine
Beautifully hand-crafted, solid teak or fiberglass step boxes provide storage and feature a non-skid furface to ensure safe boarding onto your vessel. Valued at $1,150.
Zodiac Cadet 260 S
This brand new Zodiac Cadet 260 S model retails for over $1,500. It is 8'6" and holds up to 4 passengers. The Cadel 260 S has 2 airtight compartents, weighs 79 lbs. and has a payload 815 lbs. The perfect tender or personal canal cruiser.
Romero Britto Framed Poster Autographed by the Artist, Romero Britto and Dan Marino.
Donated by The Dan Marino Foundation
2007 Dan Marino Wine & Food Festival poster designed by world renowned artist, Romero Britto. Autographed by Hall of Famer and former Miami Dolphins Quarterback, Dan Marino and artist, Romero Britto. This poster has a value of $1,000
Full Day of Offshore Fishing - Top Shelf Fishing Charters
Donated by Captain Larry Berryman
Enjoy a day of light tackle sport fishing with Capt. Larry Berryman. Capt. Larry specializes in live bait, offshore, kite and reef fishing aboard a 29' Sea Vee center console. Capt. Larry has been fishing off South Florida for over twenty years and is a contributor to Florida Sport Fishing Magazine and other leading marine publications. This day of fishing is valued at $600.
Lunch and a Round of Golf for a Threesome
Donated By Edd Helms Marine Air Conditioning
Your 4th player will be Wade Helms who is a member at Westin Hills Country Club and generousy donated 2 of these packages valued at $500 each.
Westin Hills is home to two magnificent 18-hole golf courses, created by world renowned designer, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The courses have been known to test the skills of even the most serious golfer, while allowing for the occaisional player to thoroughly enjoy the pleasures that the game has to offer. The Tour Course was built in 1990 and is 7,069 yards from the championship tees, while the Players Course was built in 995 and is 7,272 yards from the championship tees. Westin Hills has been the proud host to the PGA Honda Classic (2002 - 2005), the Dan Marino Celerity Invitational (1991 -2001), the LPGA Chrysler Plymouth Tournament of Champions (2007) and continues to host various USGA qualifying events.
Flats and Back Country Fishing Trip for 2 in Islamorada, Florida
Donated by Capt. John Houpt of Bad Fish Charters
Enjoy an 8 hour flats and back country fishing trip for 2 people with Captain John Houpt of Bad Fish Charters. You trip, valued at $475, begins in Islamorada, Florida. You'll be sightfishing for the species of the anglers choice (fly, bait or spin) and may include Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Sharks, Redfish, Snook, Seatrout and many oher fun and challenging gamefish.
Raymarine Ray 55 VHF Radio
Donated by Raymarine
The Raymarine Ray 55 VHF radio retails for over $250 and is a Class D, Digital Selective Calling Transceiver. Options include GPS position display and distress key to transmit your GPS position. Programable scanning, superior receiver with excellent intermodulation reection and submersible construction.
One Hour Swing Evaluation
Donated by GolfTEC
Your initial evaluation, valued at over $150, consists of a one-hour lesson that includeds a complete evaluation of your swing from address position to finish. Your instructor will ask you questions that cover how often you play or practice, your current handicap or average score, your ball flight tendencies, a ranking of the best and worst parts of your game and most importantly - what are your goals for improvement?
The Predator Knife
Donated by Manny Puig
Only a man who lives face to face with predators can design a knife to survive in the wild. The Manny Puig Predator, valued at $100, is a hand-crafted, beautifully designed, 16" double edged blade made of 1/4" thick Japanese 440 stainless steel. Each serialized Manny Puig Predator Knife has a Mako Shark laser engraved blae and a certificate of authenticity.
Ladies, Let's Go Fishing - Seminar Registration
Donated by Betty Bauman, founder of Ladies, Let's Go Fishing
Enjoy the Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Saltwater Fishing Seminar in either Ft. Lauderdale or Stuart. Registration, valued at $145, includes instruction, use of equipment, T-Shirt, lunch & more. Your choice of beginner or inermediate/advanced class levels. You'll have a terrific time with other women learning the fishng skills that will make you an independant fisherwoman.
Reelfish Art Buoy Bitch Gift Pail
Donated by Karen Rhodes Reelfish Art
The whimsical Buoy Bitch Gift Pail, valued at over $80, includes a glass cutting board, trivet and matching coaster set. You'll also get a fabulous Tervis tumbler Buoy Bitch duo, fun magnet for the fridge and juicy Buoy Bitch green apple lip balm. All neatly wrapped up in a reusable pail..
$50 Gift Certificate - Spris on Lincoln Road
Donated by the Sbroggio Restaurant Group
This casual restaurant on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach gets rave reviews for it's Italian and California cuisine.
$100 Gift Certificate - Van Dyke Cafe
Donated by Sbroggio Restaurant Group
The Van Dyke Cafe is one of Lincoln Roads flagship cafe's. The food is outstanding, the Bellini's are to die for and the people watching will entertain you for hours on end.
$100 Gift Certificate - Tiramisu
Donated by the Sbroggio Restaurant Group
Tiramisu opened it's doors on 5th street in the 1980's. The first of many of Graziano Sbroggio's mouth watering eateries, it's been flourishing in it's current location on Lincoln Road for almost two decades. Tiramisu is one of the finest restaurants in South Beach. The diverse menu and reasonable price range make this a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
Fishing and 3 Night Stay at the Cove Lodge, Elfin Cove, Alaska
Donated by The Cove Lodge
The lodge is located 80 miles West of Juneau, Alaska! Fishing includes trophy salmon, monster halibut, ling cod & rockfish. Package includes: Lodging, daily hors d'oeuvres, gourmet meals, fully guided fishing, fishing tackle, and fish processing for one 50 lb. box of fish per person. Both saltwater and freshwater fishing are available. Valid for the 2008 season! The package does not include transportation or fishing license and is valued at $2995
Fishing Harness Donated by Southern Offshore Fishing Products This new Big Game fishing harness features a ratchet rope system for the instantaneous adjustments which are implemented by the fisherman actually fighting the fish. The features are so unique that it has two U.S. Patens. The Harness can be used for stand up fishing on deck or in the fighting chair.
Abacoa Lure Package
Donated by Abacoa Lures
An assortment of Big Game Medium Tackle Lures that target all pelagic species and a 10 Pouch Lure bag to put them in. This package is valued at $400.
Los Cabos Offshore Tournament
Donated by Bisbee's Tournaments
This certificate allows entry to the bisbee's Los Cabos offshore Tournament, October 17 - 19, 2008 is Los Cabos, Mexico and is valued at $1,200.
East Cape Offshore Tournament, Buenavista, Mexico
Donated by Bisbee's Tournaments
This $1,200 entry is for the East Cape Offshore Tournament taking place in Buenavista, Mexico, July 29 - August 2, 2008.