Auction
Island Experiences
This year's auction items are a great way to join together with friends or family to bid on experiences together. Most items are group-oriented, so gather your crew and decide which will be your amazing, one-of-a-kind Island Experience!
Quick's Hole Sunset Cruise
Experience
Value: $400, Start Bid: $200
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A sunset cruise with Rachel and Wyatt Garfield with a swim and walk on the beach followed by cocktails on the deck. Transportation provided by The Garfields on their Axopar, "Freyja"! Max 4 Guests.
The Penikese Experience
Value: $500, Start Bid: $300
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Enjoy a fabulous walking tour of Penikese Island followed by a swim and snorkeling for Cuttyhunk Oysters. Return to Cuttyhunk for freshly shucked oysters at the Raw Bar shack on the dock. Max 6 Friends.
A Fishing Charter on the Lisa G!
Value: $500, Start Bid: $200
Fish the waters of Cuttyhunk Island with Captain Russell Wright, owner and operator of LISA G CHARTERS. Captain Russ specializes in fly fishing from his 2006-23' Jones Brothers Center Console. Charter accommodates 1-3 anglers of all ages and levels of experience for 4 hours. Catch a lunker striper on light tackle, or get into a school of blues, Captain Russ will put you on the fish!
Tortola BVI Experience
Value: $6000, Start Bid: $2000
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Limin' House is located on the West End of Tortola, set on a hillside with stunning views from sunrise to sunset. The house is perfectly laid out for family or several couples. The four bedrooms/baths all have private terraces and/or balconies. The dining verandah overlooks the pool and the harbor below and is the perfect spot for group gatherings. The villa is the epitome of romance! The furnishings are eclectic and high end, but the atmosphere is relaxed. Feet up anywhere! Come visit Limin'House and find out the true meaning of "limin'". You will return with your body and soul revived...that is a promise!
Check it out: liminhouse.com
Sunset Beach Cookout
Value: $400, Start Bid: $200
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Includes the setup, cleanup, food, drinks-adult beverages (beer, wine, cocktails), chairs, blankets, music, sing-alongs to bad guitar music upon request, fire, sand, ocean, a sunset, priceless views, and memories to cherish! Nate Hornbach to host. 6-8 Guests.
Sailing Cruise Experience
Value: $600, Start Bid: $300
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Sailing with USCG Captain Chip Bradish, master sailor and racer aboard his 32' Selkie Morris Yacht Ocean Series. She has cruised and raced in New England for the past twenty years and is winner of the 2017 Marion to Bermuda race. The offer is for a late afternoon cruise in Buzzards Bay for 4 people with picnic basket from Cuttyhunk Picnic Company!
Cuttyhunk Bee Experience
Value: $250, Start Bid: $100
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Ever wanted to see the inside of a real live beehive? Ever wanted to see what goes on, how the hive works, where and how the honey is made and stored, and maybe even meet her majesty the Queen herself? Ever wanted to look the most stylish you’ve ever looked in your life? Well, then want no more! Suit up with a Cuttyhunk beekeeper and assist in the fascinating experience of inspecting a beehive. Learn mind-blowing facts about bees and the pivotal role they play for life on planet earth. Come away with a little more knowledge, wisdom, and a jar of pure authentic Cuttyhunk honey made by Cuttyhunk honeybees from Cuttyhunk flowers. It’s a pretty “sweet” deal!
West End Oyster Farm
Tour Experience
Value: $400, Start Bid: $200
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Usually 1-3 pm. Limit of 5 guests. Ride in the company Bobcat to the West End. Hop aboard the work raft. Take a tour of the working oyster farm, look at the seed oysters, biofouling, harvest some oysters, throw a bull rake over the side. After completing the farm tour, return to the Raw Bar on the dock to try some delicious oysters and adult beverages.
A Quahogging and Cruise Experience!
Value: $500, Start Bid: $200
Join Nancy Wilder on the Wet n’ Wilder for a Quahogging Adventure. Nancy will take up to 4 adults or a family of 5 to Nashawena on a Wednesday (tide and weather dependent) to enjoy the thrill of catching your own Quahogs in the beautiful setting of Nashawena harbor. If the timing, tides, or weather do not align, Nancy can also take you quahogging at the West End Pond on Cuttyhunk. Instruction, libations, and recipes to use your catch will be provided.
The Dine-Around Experiences!
Value: $600, Start Bid: $300
Two progressive dine-around dinners! Dinner one: appetizers/cocktails at Chris and Jennifer Harts, dinner at Rachel and Wyatt Garfields, and dessert at Susan Schwarzwald and Werner Bargstens.
Dinner two: appetizers/cocktails at Kate and Michael Parkers, dinner at Sarah and Allen Berrys, and dessert at Roxy and Dix Leesons. An amazing night of food and conversation is guaranteed at the spectacular homes of these hosts. Max 6 Guests.