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Emeryville Marina
Emeryville Marina
Emeryville, 94608
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Phone
2674717182
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A Day on the Bay

May 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

Wingman For Life in partnership with Wooden Boats For Veterans and Sea Valor look forward to hosting you on Sea Valor Saturday morning, May 20th!

**A DAY ON THE BAY is for past and presently serving U.S. Military service members**

Firm RSVPs needed by  14 MAY 2023
(space is limited)

PRICE:
Free to attendees. First come first serve. (Adults only until 14 May 2023)
Check back to see if seats went unfilled and we will consider other attendees.

WHEN:
Wingman For Life will be enjoying “A Day on the Bay” Saturday, May 20th, in the San Francisco Bay.
Showtime is 10:30 am.

WHO:
Seats are open to military members or veterans (All branches welcome). Seats may also be open to prospective donors and sponsors wanting to connect with our wingmen, but will be considered after interested veterans.
1. We can accommodate 10-12 wingmen on the 56′ Sailboat provided by Sea Valor. Need RSVP by 14 May 2023
2. Sailors and Non-sailors will have the option to meet for drinks with the Veteran Beer Club following our time on the boat.  (More details to come)

WHERE:
We will debark from Emeryville Marina
(Meet at Emeryville Marina dock)

How to get there: 
Emeryville Marina, directions to parking lot here

WHAT TO BRING ON SEA VALOR:
The following items will be useful to keep you comfortable and nourished during a Sea Valor Excursion:

  • Water
  • Lunch/snacks
  • Sunblock
  • SPF chapstick
  • Hair ties
  • Hat that won’t blow off in the wind
  • Sunglasses
What should I wear?

Please bring comfortable layers, warm clothes, a waterproof/rain jacket, a hat, and sunglasses. If you want to wear shoes on the boat you can wear something with non-marking soles and good grip, many people like to go barefoot, and it keeps the boat clean.

Additional FAQs covered here:

OUR SKIPPER

About Eric Jones of Sea Valor:

If you have a minute, please check out this introduction to your skipper.  Not only will you get to experience the wonders of SF Bay on a beautiful Hans Christian 56’ sloop,  you’ll get to hang out and learn something about sailing from a true American hero:   https://www.seavalor.org/about-our-founder/

FUNDRAISING:

  • Wingman For Life , Founder/CoFounder Sean Triglia, Technical Sergeant, United States Air Force is accepting donations toward a funding target of $20,000.Funding will benefit Wingman For Life military and veterans through a national boating fleet share allowing for regular outings on sailboats, pontoon boats, fishing boats, and eventually an annual Yacht Gala and Fundraisers in areas such as Northern California, Tennessee, Florida, and New York City/North Jersey.

    100% of  Wingman For Life donations are distributed direct to our community, operations, and growth. We are 100% volunteer.
  • Donations to Sea Valor are highly encouraged to enable Sea Valor to continue taking military, veterans, and first responders on voyages across the bay. These trips are pivotal to many coping with post traumatic stress and other invisible wounds.

 

 

 

Details

Date:
May 20, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Website:
www.wingmanforlife.org./event/a-day-on-the-bay/

Organizer

Sean Triglia
Phone
267-471-7182
Email
Trig@wingmanforlife.org
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