The Region’s Oldest Family-Run Youth Sailing Program to Host Wine Tasting and Yacht Tour Fundraiser.
- Santa Barbara Wine Tasting and Yacht Tours
- Saturday, Oct. 3, 4-7:30 PM
- Guests must be 21 years or older with valid ID
- Proceeds support the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association
- Tickets available at https://www.sbssa.org/info/events/wine-tasting-yacht-tours/
SANTA BARBARA, CA — The Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association will host its 42nd annual “Sips & Ships” Wine Tasting & Yacht Tour Fundraiser Saturday, October 3 from 4 to 7:30 PM at Marina One in the Santa Barbara Harbor.
“Sips & Ships continues to be one of our most anticipated traditions, bringing together the Santa Barbara community to enjoy the beauty of our harbor and celebrate the generosity of local wineries, breweries, corporations and businesses, and local and visiting boat owners,” said Denise Higgins, Commodore of the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association. “It’s a wonderful evening of tasting, touring, and connection — all in support of the young sailors who carry forward our Sea Shell legacy.”
Come join us for a wonderful evening of wine tasting from local wineries paired with hors d’oeuvres and sumptuous desserts, while enjoying yachts across Marina 1 in the Santa Barbara Harbor. During this event, you can expect to:
- Tour amazing motor and sailing yachts, and meet with their owners and crew
- Sample quality regional wines, including Brut Cuvée
- Enjoy beer tastings too, paired with complementary bites
- Receive a commemorative Sea Shell wine glass with each ticket
- Sample hors d’oeuvres and desserts
- Bid to win fabulous silent auction items
- Mingle and meet all your friends during a wonderful afternoon and evening!
The Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association (www.sbssa.org) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1948 for the sailing education of children ages 8–17. The annual wine tasting event is the organization’s only fundraiser. The funds raised provide for maintenance and operation of safety boats, four racing fleets, educational materials, acknowledgments, awards and perpetual trophies, and other operating expenses.
Tickets are $75 and available at: https://www.sbssa.org/info/events/wine-tasting-yacht-tours/
Guests must be 21+ to attend.
This event is generously sponsored by The Chandlery Yacht Sales; Sanford Winery; Rusack Vineyards; Our Lady of Guadalupe Wines; Island Brewing Company; Erin Feinblatt Photography; Santa Barbara Yacht Club; Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation; and numerous local businesses supporting our silent auction.
About the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association:
The Sea Shells were founded in 1948 to teach children the art, skill, and sport of sailing at an affordable price, and to impart a love of sailing, a stewardship of our local harbor, and a sense of community through family-oriented and volunteer-driven programming. For over 77 years, the Sea Shells have taught sailing, seamanship, self-reliance, and teamwork. In addition to the weekly Sunday regatta, there are picnics, instructional days, work days, parties, and road trips, all fostering strong, long-term friendships among skippers and families. Many skippers who learned through Sea Shells continue racing on high school and college teams, and in the Santa Barbara community, including weekly “Wet Wednesday”events. The Sea Shells welcome any families who have children interested in sailing. Financial assistance is available. www.sbssa.org
