Welcome to the Mattapoisett Community Sailing Association, Inc.’s First Annual Summer Gala. Thanks for celebrating our successful inaugural sailing season. Your generous support makes the William E. Mee Youth Sailing Program available and accessible for Mattapoisett, Marion and Rochester youth. Thank you!

MattSail Live and Silent Auction Listing

Live Auction

1. Two (2) Red Sox tickets for September 11 or 12 vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Great seats! – Sec 17 Box 124 Row AA Seat 1&2. Donated by Tim O’Connor.

2. Original oil painting “Mattapoisett Cedars” by Mattapoisett artist Laura Anderson. This wonderful landscape depicts 2 lonely cedar trees at Ned’s Point. Donated by the artist.

3. Dinner for eight (8) catered in your home by outstanding local chef. Will prepare from a special menu and deliver to your home. (Wait service not included.) Donated by Harriett’s Catering Service.

4. Mattapoisett historic photo circa 1936-1937 – Beautifully double matted in a Burl Walnut frame. Donated by Collyer’s Frame Design.

5. Day sail for 6 aboard the tall ship Fritha – Go back in time and sail a square rigger. Arrive at the vessel at 8:00 a.m. for coffee, morning pastries and orientation from the professional Captain and crew. Leave the dock at 9:00 a.m. for your sailing adventure around Buzzard’s Bay. Lunch is provided and served underway (chef’s choice). Return to the dock at approximately 4:00 p.m. Moored in New Bedford Harbor. Donated by Northeast Maritime Institute, Fairhaven, MA.

6. “Name a Boat” – Inspire our young sailors! This is your chance to name the first boat (Capri 14.2) in the MattSail Fleet after your spouse, child, pet or other inspiration!

Raffle

Buy a $20 raffle ticket to take a chance to win an Avon R 260 HBI Inflatable and Suzuki 4 hp Outboard Engine (O/B donated by Atlantic Boats) (Package valued at $4,100) Drawing: 9:45 pm.

Silent Auction

1. Day sail for 6 aboard Saudade a 55′ Classic wooden yacht. Moored right off Long Wharf in Mattapoisett. Donated by Leonard Beckwith.

2. Day sail for 4 aboard Indigo, a 52′ Tayana Yawl. Moored in Marion. Donated by Bill Cantor.

3. Ceramic Golden Cod. Donated by Grainger Pottery.

4. Original watercolor painting by Lee Jones of the William E. Mee Sailing Program 2007 Donated by the artist.

5. Original watercolor painting by Mattapoisett artist Tony Days of 5 Shipyard Lane (Zarins’ home / 1st MattSail gala venue). Artwork donated by the artist.

6. New Bedford Light Ship 18″port hole (restored) Donated by Tucker-Roy Marine Towing and Salvage, Inc.

7. New Bedford Light Ship 18″port hole (original) Donated by Tucker-Roy Marine Towing and Salvage, Inc.

8. Foul Weather Gear Ocean Racer Smock red size med and xl yellow Offshore trousers. Donated by TeamOne Newport.

9. West Marine Water Tender 9.4 Rowing Dingy Rugged polyethylene construction and a cathedral hull shape. Rated to carry up to 3 people and a 5hp engine. Oars & oarlocks NOT INCLUDED. Donated by West Marine.

10. Framed photograph of Ned’s Point Lighthouse by Neil Alexander. Donated by the artist.

11. Custom mahogany 60” flag pole with 3’ x 5’ American flag. Donated by Bette Fleming.

12. Assorted children’s clothing. Donated by The Hayloft.

13. One (1) Year Unlimited Towing Package. Donated by Tow Boat U.S.

14. One (1) Year Unlimited Towing Package. Donated by Tow Boat U.S.

15. Framed Ned’s Point Print by New Bedford artist Robert Duff (signed and dated). Donated by the artist.

16. Framed “Ned’s Point at Sunset” by New Bedford artist Robert Duff (signed and dated) Artwork donated by the artist, framing donated by Collyer’s Frame Design.

17. Dickie Walker marine canvas bag. Donated by Marion Sports Shop.

18. Framed Buzzards Bay chart. Donated by Roger’s Gallery.

19. Gift Basket with assorted Sea Glass jewelry. Donated by Surroundings.

20. Beach House Gift Basket with hooked Mermaid area rug, starfish candles, starfish paper weight , zest potpourri, scalloped napkins and placemats. Donated by Sail Away Studio.

21. Paint the Town Red Gift Tray w/ Marvacu Bag, Margaret Smith Belt, Diane Page earrings and Elligators Mermaid Pendant. Donated by Sail Away Studio.

22. Brownell Boat Stands. You pick $500.00 worth to fit our boat. Donated by Brownell Boat Stands, Inc.

23. Ladies Day Out Gift Basket – Collection of gift certificates donated by: Massage ($65 value) from Still Water Therapy, Marion; Clothing and accessories ($50 value) from Panache, Mattapoisett; Antiques ($50 value) China Antiques Trader, Marion.

24. “Optimize Your Health” – Six (6) months of food and health counseling including review of health history and defining health goals and two 1 hour appointments (in person, over telephone or on the Internet) each months for 6 months. Donated by Joanne E. O’Day, LCSW, MS

25. Suunto C-115 Power Boat Black/Bracket Mount with free compass adjustment. Donated by Andrews Compass Service.

26. Suunto C-115 Sail Boat Black/Bracket Mount with free compass adjustment. Donated by Andrews Compass Service.

Special thanks to all of the Gala Volunteers, Kenny Pacheco for being Master of Ceremonies and Village Signs for all of their support in 2007!