Announcing the 2023 GOLDEN SPINNAKER GALA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
We are excited to announce the 2023 Golden Spinnaker Gala, which will be held at
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court on Thursday, September 7.
Please visit our dedicated event page to learn more.
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court on Thursday, September 7.
Please visit our dedicated event page to learn more.
POSTPONED: 2020 Golden Spinnaker Gala
We are sad to announce the 2020 Golden Spinnaker Gala is postponed.
Please visit our GSG Update page for more information.
Thank you for your support.
SAVE THE DATE: 2020 Golden Spinnaker Gala
The Sailing Foundation of New York is pleased to announce
the 2020 Golden Spinnaker Gala, to be held on Thursday, May 14
Honorees
Commodore George Isdale and Commodore George Hinman, Jr
Celebrating 20 years of service to the Sailing Foundation of New York
Thursday, May 14, 2020
New York Yacht Club
37 W 44th St, NY, NY
Cocktails, dinner and live auction
Please check the event web page as we post additional details: www.sailingfoundationofny.org/GSG20
2018 Golden Spinnaker Benefit Dinner at New York Yacht Club Harbour Court raises more than $300,000 for US Sailing Team
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 12, 2018) – The Sailing Foundation of New York (SFNY) raised more than $300,000 for the US Sailing Team at the 2018 Golden Spinnaker Benefit Dinner, held on Friday, September 28 at the iconic New York Yacht Club Harbour Court in Newport, Rhode Island. The special evening highlighted the incredible support of the sailing community to come together and bolster the hard-working efforts of these athletes aspiring to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
By renewing their longstanding tradition of support, the Sailing Foundation of New York and the New York Yacht Club were recognized as US Sailing Team Gold Medal Partners. The Gold Medal Partner Club status is reserved for organizations that support the Team with contributions of $100,000 or more.
Sailing Foundation of New York President and Board Member Tom Stark was thrilled with the evening’s success. “Every two years, we are excited for athletes and donors to have the opportunity to share an evening designed to galvanize support for U.S. Olympic pursuits in our sailing community. The generosity of New York Yacht Club members is unwavering, and the hospitality of the New York Yacht Club Flag Officers is steadfast. We are grateful to have the ability to make this happen and are proud to help act as a catalyst for these dedicated athletes.”
With nearly two years in his role, Malcolm Page, US Sailing’s Chief of Olympic Sailing, shared his optimism for the opportunities provided by the event. “The results of this evening show that our athletes have the full force of the sailing community behind them as they work together to become Olympians. The funds raised tonight directly support coaching, equipment, travel and more. While these seem like basic needs, they are truly necessary for athletes who commit to training in Olympic class sailing.”
The legendary and ubiquitous Ken Read held court for the evening as the Master of Ceremonies, conducting athlete interviews and navigating guests through a journey highlighting the challenges faced by sailing team members on their quest. The cocktail hour provided time for guests to learn more about the US Sailing Team athletes in attendance, with fun facts and Q&A booths positioned throughout the tent. Event Chair Colin Gordon addressed the crowd of nearly 200 supporters as they settled into dinner, providing a reminder of the collective efforts put forth to ensure the evening’s success.
As guests enjoyed dinner, a live auction cleverly orchestrated by Lydia Fenet of Christie’s Auction House kicked off a whirlwind of bids and raises to generate funds needed for athlete equipment, training and more. Auction highlights included exclusive artwork and experiential opportunities offered from the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic, a U.S. challenger for the upcoming 36th America’s Cup, as well as two Tokyo 2020 Olympics travel packages offered by US Sailing.
“US Sailing, our national team and Olympic athletes are incredibly fortunate to have such a loyal, committed and energized partners in the Sailing Foundation of New York and the New York Yacht Club,” noted Jack Gierhart, CEO of US Sailing. “They have passionately supported Olympic sailing for the past 18 years – more than any other benefactor – because their leadership believes in our athletes and the collective benefits they, our national team and Olympic sailing bring to the sport. We are extremely grateful for their commitment to the sport, and welcome other organizations to join in supporting these dedicated athletes.”
The Sailing Foundation of New York, the New York Yacht Club and US Sailing would like to thank the following event sponsors for making this special night possible – American Magic, Oakcliff Sailing, Gowrie Group, American Cruise Lines, BMW, A.G.A Correa & Son, Helly Hansen, Sailor Bags, Yeti, and Knotty Tie Co.
*photos courtesy of US Sailing
By renewing their longstanding tradition of support, the Sailing Foundation of New York and the New York Yacht Club were recognized as US Sailing Team Gold Medal Partners. The Gold Medal Partner Club status is reserved for organizations that support the Team with contributions of $100,000 or more.
Sailing Foundation of New York President and Board Member Tom Stark was thrilled with the evening’s success. “Every two years, we are excited for athletes and donors to have the opportunity to share an evening designed to galvanize support for U.S. Olympic pursuits in our sailing community. The generosity of New York Yacht Club members is unwavering, and the hospitality of the New York Yacht Club Flag Officers is steadfast. We are grateful to have the ability to make this happen and are proud to help act as a catalyst for these dedicated athletes.”
With nearly two years in his role, Malcolm Page, US Sailing’s Chief of Olympic Sailing, shared his optimism for the opportunities provided by the event. “The results of this evening show that our athletes have the full force of the sailing community behind them as they work together to become Olympians. The funds raised tonight directly support coaching, equipment, travel and more. While these seem like basic needs, they are truly necessary for athletes who commit to training in Olympic class sailing.”
The legendary and ubiquitous Ken Read held court for the evening as the Master of Ceremonies, conducting athlete interviews and navigating guests through a journey highlighting the challenges faced by sailing team members on their quest. The cocktail hour provided time for guests to learn more about the US Sailing Team athletes in attendance, with fun facts and Q&A booths positioned throughout the tent. Event Chair Colin Gordon addressed the crowd of nearly 200 supporters as they settled into dinner, providing a reminder of the collective efforts put forth to ensure the evening’s success.
As guests enjoyed dinner, a live auction cleverly orchestrated by Lydia Fenet of Christie’s Auction House kicked off a whirlwind of bids and raises to generate funds needed for athlete equipment, training and more. Auction highlights included exclusive artwork and experiential opportunities offered from the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic, a U.S. challenger for the upcoming 36th America’s Cup, as well as two Tokyo 2020 Olympics travel packages offered by US Sailing.
“US Sailing, our national team and Olympic athletes are incredibly fortunate to have such a loyal, committed and energized partners in the Sailing Foundation of New York and the New York Yacht Club,” noted Jack Gierhart, CEO of US Sailing. “They have passionately supported Olympic sailing for the past 18 years – more than any other benefactor – because their leadership believes in our athletes and the collective benefits they, our national team and Olympic sailing bring to the sport. We are extremely grateful for their commitment to the sport, and welcome other organizations to join in supporting these dedicated athletes.”
The Sailing Foundation of New York, the New York Yacht Club and US Sailing would like to thank the following event sponsors for making this special night possible – American Magic, Oakcliff Sailing, Gowrie Group, American Cruise Lines, BMW, A.G.A Correa & Son, Helly Hansen, Sailor Bags, Yeti, and Knotty Tie Co.
*photos courtesy of US Sailing
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, September 28, 2018
2018 Golden Spinnaker Benefit dinner
Please save the date for the 2018 Golden Spinnaker Benefit Dinner, set for Friday, September 28. Held at Harbour Court, at the New York Yacht Club in Newport, RI, this important fundraiser provides essential support for athletes in the US Olympic Sailing arena.
Please visit our benefit page for event details, registration and more. We hope to see you on the 28th!
Interested in donating to the event, even if you're unable to attend? We appreciate your support. Please consider a gift today by mailing your check to the address below. Thank you.
Sailing Foundation of New York
PO Box 124
Rye, NY 10580
*Checks must be made out to Sailing Foundation of New York
Please visit our benefit page for event details, registration and more. We hope to see you on the 28th!
Interested in donating to the event, even if you're unable to attend? We appreciate your support. Please consider a gift today by mailing your check to the address below. Thank you.
Sailing Foundation of New York
PO Box 124
Rye, NY 10580
*Checks must be made out to Sailing Foundation of New York
2016 Gala Raises $252,000 for Rio-Bound US Teams
The Sailing Foundation of New York (SFNY) held its biennial Golden Spinnaker Gala on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan, benefiting the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Team athletes representing the United States at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Gala raised $252,000 for the athletes’ Olympic and Paralympic campaigns, which includes travel, shipping and accommodations expenses, as they embark on the final stretch of their Olympic and Paralympic campaigns in order to reach their medal goals. The SFNY has raised more than $500,000 in the last four years for the teams, and $1.2 million since the foundation was launched. “The Sailing Foundation of New York is so proud to support so many amazing young athletes on the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Teams. We believe these athletes should be training and preparing for the Games every waking moment and not worrying about raising money,” said Dean Brenner, the SFNY president. “So we are committed to giving them as much support as we can. We are grateful for all the guests’ generosity at the Golden Spinnaker Gala – and for those paddles raised high during the auction.” While other countries’ sailing teams are funded by their respective governments and lotteries, the U.S. teams rely on generous philanthropists and corporate sponsors to stay competitive. Nearly 200 people attended the Golden Spinnaker Gala, which included cocktails, dinner and a live auction led by renowned Christie’s auctioneer Lydia Fenet. Established in 2004, the Gala is held every other year at the New York Yacht Club in New York City and Newport, R.I. |
Photos: Annie Watt
This article originally appeared in Scuttlebutt Two-time U.S. Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and America’s Cup skipper Ken Read (Newport, R.I.) served as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies and interviewed several athletes on stage during the program about what it takes to be Olympic-class sailors. He stressed the time they spend traveling and training – and noted the sacrifices they make to be the best at their sport.
The Gala was sponsored by US Sailing Team Sperry, Sunbrella, Chubb Personal Insurance, Gowrie Group, Sunsail, The Hinckley Company, Arader Galleries, The Heritage Flag Company, Soundview Millworks, Team One Newport and Serendipity Magazine. This article originally appeared in Scuttlebutt
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