Silent and Live Auctions
The Tuna Challenge auction will be divided into two parts; Silent and Live. At the Silent Auction you will have ample time to casually view each of the items available and write your bid down next to any you are interested in. The Silent Auction will be closed at four staggered times to allow participants to concentrate on items of special interest. The Live Auction will be held after the close of the silent auction and our terrific auctioneers will encourage people to verbally bid on items as they are presented on stage. All Silent and Live Auction items will have initial starting bids. Silent bidding will commence for all items offered at the onset of the festivities and close after ample announcement.
Some of the Silent Auction items will then go to a Live Auction of each item where the highest bidder will be identified by name and the amount that they bid at that time. If there are no new bidders during the live portion of the auction, the last bidder and amount from the Silent Auction shall be declared the winner.
Winning bidders for each of the Silent Auction items will be posted at the cashier's station within 30 minutes after the close of the Silent Auction.
Fabulous Lake Tahoe Vacation
Estimated Retail Value $2,000
A one week stay in beautiful Lake Tahoe, in a recently built, beautifully furnished, 4 bedroom house, located ¼ mile from the entrance of Sierra, at Tahoe Ski Resort.
This ideal vacation is available between March 1st through November 15th , 2009, for mutually acceptable dates. (Not available for any holiday weekends)
Courtesy of the James P. Walsh Family
Lance Alworth Signed Jersey
Estimated Retail Value $1,000
A beautifully art framed and matted Lance Alworth
White Throwback Jersey signed by the Legendary San Diego Charger Wide
Receiver. Lance was an All American at Arkansas, 1961, Elected to the
NFL Hall of Fame, 1978, Elected to 7 all AFL Teams and Elected to NFC
75th Anniversary Team. Lance played for the San Diego Chargers from
1962-1970, and is an all-time favorite with decades of Charger Fans.
Courtesy of Monty & Barbara DeLong and CJ’s Sports Cards & Memorabilia
Specially Commissioned Oil Painting
Estimated Retail Value $3,850
A specially commissioned "water themed" Oil Painting by local artist and Blue Ink Syndicate Founder and Creative Principal, Stephen Fishwick. Stephen graciously agreed to create this special oil painting entitled "Blue" for our Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge event. It is art framed and measures 20" x 30". Steven is widely known for his Paint in Motion, live performance speed painting called Splash! We are thrilled to have this talented artist's work today.
Courtesy of Stephen Fishwick & Blue Ink Syndicate
Alaskan Fishing Adventure
Estimated Retail Value $5,000
A memorable trip for 2 to the Trophy Lodge, located on
the Kenai River in Soldotna, Alaska. This great trip includes 4 nights
and 3 days accommodations and 3 fishing charters. You will be fishing
for Salmon on the Kenai and/or Kasilof River and/or Halibut on the Cook
Inlet. All trips include a guide, boat, and all necessary tackle. Meals
will be provided by the lodge. Also included is one box (approximately
50 lbs.) of fish processing. The trip must be taken during May, June, or
August of 2009. Trip is non-transferable. No Cash Value.
Courtesy of Tim and Carol Berg & Alaskan Fishing Adventures, LLC
Luxurious Mission Beach Condo
Estimated Retail Value $5,000
A one week stay for up to 8 people in a luxurious condo overlooking South Mission Bay and the Pacific. Complete with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a fully equipped kitchen and a garage to park 3 cars. Relax in the Jacuzzi on the huge roof deck while enjoying the fabulous panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. A great vacation spot for your out of town guests, in-laws or friends. A fabulous place for a Staycation as well. Condo available for mutually acceptable dates from 10/15/08 - 10/01/09. (Not available during June, July, or August, 2009.)
Courtesy of Tom and Pattie Drake
Intrepid Angling Adventure
Estimated Retail Value $2,500
A 5 day Angling Adventure on the gorgeous, new, 116' Intrepid Sportfisher, in 2009, for one person. Your trip includes meals, soft beverages and Mexican fishing permits. Crew gratuities are not included. This gift certificate is non-transferable, has no cash value, and
may be used only on an open party 26 passenger trip. Expires October 31, 2009.Courtesy of Ken Price & Intrepid Sportfishing
Baja Naval Great Boat Package
Estimated Retail Value $5,000
What a great opportunity for all you boat owners. This generous package is offered for a boat up to 50 ft. and the package includes: Haul out, hydro-blast cleaning, light power surface sanding, rolling two full coats of antifouling paint, hull polishing and waxing and launching for one boat up to 50'. Package is non-transferable. May only be used for credit towards work stated. No cash back for any difference in price for services rendered.
Courtesy of Baja Naval
Custom Lasik Surgery
Estimated Retail Value $6,000
Our lucky winning bidder will receive bladeless custom lasik surgery performed at TLC Laser Eye Centers, La Jolla. World renowned surgeon Dr. David Schanzlin, will be performing the surgery. With Bladeless LASIK and its customization components, surgeons can treat a wider variety of patients, including patients with thin corneas. Bladeless LASIK has been used in more than one million LASIK procedures worldwide.
Courtesy of TLC Laser Eye Centers, La Jolla
Field of Dreams
Estimated Retail Value $3,500
Have you ever dreamed of attending a baseball game in a legendary ball park or perhaps visiting one of the new, state of the art ballparks? Well, here's your chance! The San Diego Padres have made it possible for you to attend a MLB game in the city of your choice, any where in the U.S.A. This fantastic dream package includes: Four (4) 2009 regular season tickets to a MLB game in any city serviced by Air Tran Airways, 2 round trip coach tickets (value; $1,000) from San Diego, and a $500 Hotel Voucher for lodging. As a package bonus, the winning bidder will also receive four (4) field level seats at a 2009 regular season Padre home game at PETCO Park.
(Reservations must be made 6 weeks in advance and will be subject to availability. Opening Day and Premium Games excluded.
Expires, September 1, 2009. Non-Transferable, No Cash Value.
Courtesy of the San Diego Padres and Air Tran Airways
Argentinean Wild Red Stag Hunt
Estimated Retail Value
$6,500An incredible Argentinean Wild Red Stag Hunt in April or May, 2009, on over 100,000 acres of Private Ranches in Patagonia. This is a 5 day/6 night wild hunt for one person and includes personal Signature Service. From the time you arrive in Buenos Aires, the hunter will be privately hosted and accompanied by a trained professional. Hunts are conducted from Ranch Houses, Cabins and /or Alpine Camps with one guide per hunter. It is also possible to stay in towns and all food and lodging is included during the hunt. The hunt ends upon completion of the field prep for your animal. Animals have scored
Bronze, Silver, and Gold, SCI Scores. Airfare and Trip Cancellation Insurance not included. Does not include Import, export, or government inspection fees.
Courtesy of Dan Brown Outdoor Adventures
Custom Stained Glass Marlin
Estimated Retail Value $2,500
A dazzling custom, one of a kind, stained glass artwork, featuring a jumping Marlin poised against a setting sun with a myriad of vibrant hued, hand made, iridescent glass as a background. A very dramatic and colorful art piece that has been custom framed in Oak. This dynamic piece measures 39" x 27", and will be at home in any collectors gallery.
Courtesy of Marty Morris
California XR Pilot House
Estimated Retail Value $6,598
This incredible Californian XR, is the only PREFABRICATED, after market product that allows you, a simple way to retrofit a new or an older center console boat, over 18', amazingly converting it to a pilothouse version. This wheelhouse will customize the look, protect your electronics, and extend your boating season by greatly increasing your overall comfort level and time on the water. The height of the pilothouse is 78", the length is 43", and the width measures 44".
Courtesy of Ed Slawson & Pacific Pilothouse
Red Rooster 10 Day Trip
Estimated Retail Value $3,850
A fabulous 10 day long range trip on the venerable Red Rooster III. Anglers have a choice of 3 dates to choose from. Nov. 5-12, 2008, Dec. 12-22, 2008, or Dec. 26 (08)-Jan.5th, 2009 These are great dates to have a chance to catch the 100 lb. + Tuna. ( Fishing permits, excise, gratuity and possible fuel surcharge is not included.) Non-transferable, No Cash Value. This terrific package also includes a "Super Tackle Pack" especially created for your trip by AAWORMS/OPTIMUM BAIT. In addition to this great fishing experience, you will receive a gift certificate worth up to $1000 for "free" fish processing for one angler on one long range trip.
This includes fish pick-up, filleting, packaging, smoked fish, dips, can and even "free" home delivery.
Courtesy of Linda Palm-Halpain & the Red Rooster III, Tony Paino & AAWorms/Optimum Bait, and Mike Burns, and The World Famous Smoked Fish Company
Napa Valley Get-away
Estimated Retail Value $5,000
A fabulous weekend get-away to the heart of Napa Valley for 3 couples. The successful bidder will be the guests of Tim & Carol Berg at the Sarco Creek Estate with its own boutique vineyard, year around creek, flower gardens and hiking trails for two nights in your private guest rooms with outstanding views of the Napa Valley. Tim and Carol will personally host this weekend which will include a lovely Champagne breakfast each day, barrel tasting of their Estate wines, a special day of touring of your Host's favorite wineries. A Gourmet Pizza Party will be held in your honor with Special Selections from the Berg's private 4,000 Bottle Wine Cellar will be served. Relax & enjoy the Sauna (dry & steam, Whirlpool and Jacuzzi tubs in the Spa or the outdoor lap pool and Hot Tub. We look forward to having you as our special guests. (Trip dates to be arranged in the Fall of 2008)
Courtesy of Tim and Carol Berg
Special Tracy Taylor Watercolor
Estimated Retail Value $3,500
A specially commissioned Underwater themed, Water Color Painting by noted watercolorist Tracy Taylor, entitles "No More Turtle Soup". Tracy graciously created this special watercolor painting for our Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge event. It is art framed and measures 30" high and 11" wide. You may view some of Tracy's other charming original watercolors at Wyland Galleries throughout California.
Courtesy of Tracy Taylor
Anchor Point Lodge Alaskan Fishing Package
Estimated Retail Value $5,290
Join us for a fantastic 5 night, 4 day, Alaskan Fishing Package for 2, at beautiful Anchor Point Lodge. The main lodge, with its spectacular view, overlooks the water and houses the dining room and a cozy lounge. There are 8 heated guest cabins, nestled among the towering spruce trees, just a short walk from the main lodge. Each cabin sleeps two with private bath and daily maid service. Located on Shelter Island, just 20 minutes by boat from Juneau, you can look forward to catching scrumptious King Salmon, Halibut, and Rock Fish. Trip to be taken either May 25 or May 30, 2009.
Courtesy of Jackie Yamada, Anchor Point Lodge, & Alaska Reel Adventures
Outer Banks YFT
Estimated Retail Value $3,800
A fabulous "mixed media" sculpture, incorporating both of David's mediums, with the beautifully grained wood splash and the masterfully colored patinas on bronze, was created especially for Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge, by David Wirth, noted Wildlife Artist. This fabulous piece represents a 300 lb. Giant Yellow Fin Tuna, powerhouse of the sea, blasting her way through the water. It is a first and 1 of a kind. Edition no. is A/P 1/1. This dynamic sculpture measures approx. 20x10x13.
Courtesy of David Wirth
Fabulous Montana Log Cabin Vacation
Estimated Retail Value $1,400
A one week stay in a fabulous authentic Log Cabin in Craig, Montana, for a maximum of 4 occupants. Situated on a secluded, forested, three acre site, a short distance from the Missouri River on Cox Creek. Great for fishing or hunting and numerous other outdoor activities. ($500 refundable cleaning deposit required.) Based on availability and is non-transferable. Application information required. The 7 day stay may not be divided.
Courtesy of Barry & Kathy Rockwell
